Speaking of cheesy dairy goodness, that’s exactly what you’re going to get when playing “Earth Defense Force 2017” for the PlayStation Vita. A re-release of the original home console game in portable form, EDF 2017 displays all the camp and lack of polish of a typical B-movie in videogame form. Cheesy voice acting? Check. Production values that ooze classic Godzilla quality? Check. A story that’s just about as deep as a mountain peak? Checkity-check-check. And yet, while you might have to work up the urge to play this game, it’s hard to put the darn thing down once you start. Maybe it’s the fast-paced, run-and-gun gameplay and overabundance of loot. Perhaps it’s the oh-so-bad-it’s-good dialogue. Maybe it’s the hilarity of how buildings crumble like sandcastles while your character shoots rockets in a goofy, pretzel-like posture while running sideways. Regardless, explaining the appeal of this game is like explaining why you like listening to “Ice, Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice.
Granted, the game has plenty of issues. Monsters and items can get stuck in solid objects. Gameplay also can be mind-numbingly repetitive. Then, there’s the $40 price tag. Get a local or online co-op session going, though, and watch the time go by. The addition of the Pale Wing soldier also helps freshen things up. Like durian, this one’s definitely an acquired taste that pays off for its target demographic.
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