Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable

Game Overview

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable drops players into an apocalyptic sci-fi invasion scenario where an alien armada known as the Ravagers unleashes hordes of colossal insects, giant spiders, robotic motherships, and towering bipedal monsters upon Earth's major cities. Playing as an elite EDF soldier, your objective is simple: eradicate every alien threat in sight using completely destructible environments and an overwhelming surplus of firepower.

While based on the classic 2007 console hit, the Portable edition introduces significant upgrades, including the ability to play as the jetpack-equipped Pale Wing tactical soldier class from the start, local Wi-Fi Ad-hoc co-op, and online multiplayer matches for up to four players to tackle chaotic missions together.

Quick Specifications

• Developer: Sandlot

• Publisher: D3 Publisher

• Platform: PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), Xbox 360 (original version)

• Genre: Third-Person Shooter, Arcade, Action

• Release Date: January 2013 (Japan) / January 2013 (North America / Europe via PSN)

• Players: Single-player, Cooperative Multiplayer (Up to 4 Players via Local Ad-hoc or Online)

• Format: Digital Download (PlayStation Network / PSN) and select physical retail cartridge distributions in Asian markets

Key Features

• Massive Insect Invasions: Battle hundreds of giant ants, spiders, and flying saucers simultaneously across sprawling urban battlegrounds.

• Destructible Environments: Obliterate buildings, bridges, and city blocks with heavy rockets and artillery fire to clear lines of sight or eliminate hidden enemies.

• Playable Pale Wing Class: Take to the skies using high-mobility jetpacks and energy-based weaponry alongside the standard infantry stormtrooper.

• Over 300 Weapons: Collect armor upgrades and massive weaponry dropped by defeated enemies to expand your military arsenal across multiple difficulty tiers.

• Multiplayer Cooperative Play: Join forces with up to four players online or locally via Ad-hoc wireless to conquer intense missions together.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

How does the Portable version differ from the original Xbox 360 release?

Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable adds online and ad-hoc cooperative multiplayer modes, makes the flight-capable Pale Wing class playable throughout the campaign, updates performance handles, and includes additional weapons not present in the original game.

Does the game support physical cartridge releases?

While released primarily as a digital download on the PlayStation Network in Western regions, physical retail game cards with English language support were published natively in Asian territories.

Can you play cooperative multiplayer offline?

While online matchmaking requires an internet connection, local cooperative play can be enjoyed wirelessly using the PS Vita's Ad-hoc feature without needing an active internet router.

Can Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable be played completely offline in single-player?

Yes, once downloaded or loaded via physical game card, the entire single-player campaign, weapon-hunting grind, and offline missions can be played fully offline.