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PS4 / PC - 12/11/2018
Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.
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Critic average
73
Average of 30 scored external reviews.
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Critic avg
73
30 scored reviews
Total coverage
30
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Score range
40–90
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 73 across 30 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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30 included scored reviews
Showing 1-10 of 30 matching critic reviews. 30 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 3.
Earth Defense Force 5 Review - Niche GamerEarth Defense Force 5 Review - Niche Gamer
Published 11/8/2020
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalPC Review - 'Earth Defense Force 5'
Published 8/23/2019
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalEarth Defense Force 5 PC review – it came from outer space
Published 7/25/2019
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalEarth Defense Force 5 Review
Published 1/30/2019
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65
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalEarth Defense Force 5 (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 1/16/2019
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalPS4 Review - 'Earth Defense Force 5'
Published 1/4/2019
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read original[PlayStation 4] EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 Review
Published 12/25/2018
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85
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalEarth Defense Force 5 review – global ant attack
Published 12/18/2018
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalEarth Defense Force 5 Review – GameSpew
Published 12/13/2018
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalEarth Defense Force 5 Review – Don’t Forget the Ammo
Published 12/13/2018
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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