is a Japanese

video game A video game or computer game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface or input device (such as a joystick, game controller, controller, computer keyboard, keyboard, or motion sensing device) to generate visual fe ...

developer that is known for its unusual and inventive control and gameplay mechanics. The company was founded in March 2001 and is composed of former employees from

Human Entertainment was a Japanese video game developer and Video game publisher, publisher founded in 1983. The company produced games for a number of platforms, including home consoles, portable consoles, and personal computers. Human declared bankruptcy in 2000 ...

Games developed

PlayStation 2

2001 * '' Tekkōki Mikazuki Trial Edition'', published by Media Factory only in Japan 2002 * '' Gigantic Drive'', published by Enix, known in North America as '' Robot Alchemic Drive'' 2003 * ''Simple 2000 series Vol. 31: The Chikyū Bōeigun'' (''Earth Defense Force''), published by

D3 Publisher is a Japanese video game developer and video game publisher, publisher founded on February 5, 1992. The company is known for the ''Simple (video game series), Simple'' series of budget-priced video games. Their games have been released for the G ...

, known in Europe as '' Monster Attack'' 2004 * '' Tetsujin 28-go'', published by

Bandai is a Japanese multinational corporation, multinational toy manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Taitō, Taitō, Tokyo. Its international branches, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectables America and Bandai UK, are respectively headquartered ...

only in Japan 2005 * ''Simple 2000 series Vol. 81: The Chikyū Bōeigun 2'' (''Earth Defense Force 2''), published by

, known in Europe as '' Global Defence Force''

Nintendo DS

2006 * is a

mecha In science fiction, or mechs are giant robots or machines, typically depicted as piloted, humanoid walking vehicles. The term was first used in Japanese (language), Japanese after shortening the English loanword or , but the meaning in Japan ...

video game published by

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only in Japan. Popular Japanese singer and voice actor Ichirou Mizuki sung its song heard in the game's Japanese television commercials and trailer. : The player uses the stylus to manipulate a Marionation Gear (MG) on the battlefield. MGs are giant mechas that have been developed from marionettes. The touch screen shows a control panel which varies depending on which MG the player is operating. Actions are performed using the touch screen. They include shooting, jumping, swinging a mecha's arm or close-range weapon, changing form, shooting projectiles, etc. There are more than 100 mechas, some of which are able to transform from a vehicle form to a robot form and vice versa, similar to piloted robots from many Japanese television shows. : The gameplay of ''Chōsōjū Mecha MG'' is split into a series of over 120 missions, which can range from defeating enemy robots to winning first place in a race. Outside of battle, MGs can be purchased from various shops, and equipped with status boosting items. : In the 2008 crossover fighting game, '' Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', 3 Marionation Gears, which are the Warrior Mech Gauss, HM Mech Rosa, and Musketeer Daltania, appear as trophies and stickers. The

Beetle Beetles are insects that form the Taxonomic rank, order Coleoptera (), in the superorder Holometabola. Their front pair of wings are hardened into wing-cases, elytra, distinguishing them from most other insects. The Coleoptera, with about 40 ...

-like MG, Ningyou Kouchuu Viigaru, appears only as a sticker in ''Brawl''. A remix titled "Marionation Gear" plays on a stage called Norfair, which is an area from the '' Metroid'' series, in ''Brawl''. "Marionation Gear" returns in '' Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' on the same stage. Gauss also appears as a spirit in '' Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', with the song "Marionation Gear" returning as well, but this time it can only be played in stages not associated to any fighter.

Xbox 360

2006 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 3'' (''Earth Defense Force 3''), published by

, known in North America and Europe as '' Earth Defense Force 2017'' 2013 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 4'' (''Earth Defense Force 4''), published by

, known in North America and Europe as '' Earth Defense Force 2025''

Wii

2010 * '' Zangeki no Reginleiv'', published by

only in Japan

PlayStation Portable

2011 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 2 Portable'' (''Earth Defense Force 2 Portable''), published by

only in Japan

PlayStation Vita

2012 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 3 Portable'' (''Earth Defense Force 3 Portable''), published by

, known in North America and Europe as '' Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable'' 2014 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 2 Portable V2'' (''Earth Defense Force 2 Portable V2''), published by

, known in North America and Europe as '' Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders from Planet Space''

PlayStation 3

2013 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 4'' (''Earth Defense Force 4''), published by

, known in North America and Europe as '' Earth Defense Force 2025''

PlayStation 4

2015 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair'' (''Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair''), published by

2017 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 5'' (''Earth Defense Force 5''), published by

2024 * ''Chikyū Bōeigun 6'' (''Earth Defense Force 6''), published by

Windows

2016 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair'' (''Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair''), published by

2019 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 5'' (''Earth Defense Force 5''), published by

2024 * ''Chikyū Bōeigun 6'' (''Earth Defense Force 6''), published by

Nintendo Switch

2021 * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 2'' (''Earth Defense Force 2''), published by

only in Japan * '' Chikyū Bōeigun 3'' (''Earth Defense Force 3''), published by

only in Japan

Playstation 5

2024 * ''Chikyū Bōeigun 6'' (''Earth Defense Force 6''), published by

Notes

References

External links

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