Joseph Yaden
PlayStation LifeStyleEarth Defense Force: Iron Rain Review — Raining Repetition (PS4)
Published 4/11/2019
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PS4 / PC - 4/11/2019
Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain
The EDF series moves away from its traditional series and into new territory with this new project. Developed by YUKE'S, with a theme song by Takashi Niigaki and creatures designed by Ryu Oyama for an EDF game that has never been seen before. Welcome to EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: IRON RAIN. Set on planet Earth devastated by war, this new adventure joins the EDF as they continue to battle to save the world.
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- Yuke's
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- D3 Publisher
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71
37 scored reviews
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40–85
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The critic average is 71 across 37 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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John-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseEarth Defense Force: Iron Rain Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 4/11/2019
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85
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalBlake Morse
ShacknewsEarth Defense Force: Iron Rain review: Kills bugs dead
Published 4/11/2019
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJed Pressgrove
Slant MagazineReview: Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain Misfires After a Provocative Start - Slant Magazine
Published 4/11/2019
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60
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Read originalAlexander Thomas
COGconnectedEarth Defense Force: Iron Rain Review – One Hell of a Bug Hunt
Published 4/11/2019
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68
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Bowman
GameSpaceEarth Defense Force: Iron Rain
Published 4/10/2019
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70
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalCoral Louise
Thumb CultureEarth Defense Force: Iron Rain PS4 Review – Bug Stomping
Published 4/10/2019
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