Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain

About

Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain drops you into a world torn apart by a massive alien invasion. In 2028, a 1-kilometer-long Hivecraft begins dropping hordes of insectoid creatures across the globe. You join the Earth Defense Force to hold back the tide, using everything from rifles to grenades in chaotic combat. The game mixes single-player missions with co-op and multiplayer modes, letting you team up or go solo against overwhelming odds. You’ll fight through ruined cities and open terrain, balancing survival tactics with brute-force firepower. The game stands out for its over-the-top creature designs by Ryu Oyama and a relentless sense of scale. Battles feel urgent with waves of enemies pouring in from all directions. While some critics called the graphics dated, fans praise the pure action and squad-based chaos. Launched in 2019 for PlayStation 4 and PC, it’s a no-frills shooter for players who want explosive teamwork and nonstop alien-slaying.

Storyline

In year 2028, earth was attacked by the outer space invader “Aggressor”. The huge levitation object called the “Hivecraft“ which is indeed 1km in total length, came flying suddenly from the outer space, and began to attack all parts of the world by dropping numerous insect looking huge creatures and murder weapons. It flew over United States to Russia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe only in three days. Human beings established a ground defense force (called the EDF) ahead of the national fence and fought back against the invaders. However, the war situation was in bad condition and the beautiful cities began to turn into mountain of rubbles. As a result, the important military bases of the world that could possibly be opposed to the invaders were all already destroyed. There were nothing left for the human beings to do and all they could do was to wait for the world to end….