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Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up
Earth Defense Force
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Jaleco |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Jaleco, Earth Defense Force arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a shoot 'em up.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Jaleco also made Tuff E Nuff, Rival Turf! and Brawl Brothers for the SNES.
Earth Defense Force is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Earth Defense Force is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Earth Defense Force cheats & codes
43 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Score Digits 1&2 | 7E015A00 |
|---|---|
| Score Digits 3&4 | 7E015900 |
| Score Digits 5&6 | 7E015800 |
| Score Digits 7&8 | 7E015700 |
| Power Level | 7E017D00 |
| Speed Mod | 7E017F00 |
Earth Defense Force walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Earth Defense Force.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Earth Defense Force FAQ
When did Earth Defense Force come out on the SNES?
Earth Defense Force was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Earth Defense Force?
It was developed by Jaleco.
Is Earth Defense Force multiplayer?
No. Earth Defense Force is a single-player game.
How long does Earth Defense Force take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Earth Defense Force typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Earth Defense Force on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.