Preteen girl looking at a cell phone with her parents

Family movie night? There's an app for that

Download our new mobile app on iOS and Android.

Get the app
Parents' Guide to

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon

By Mark Raby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Unique but uninspired shooter has loads of fantasy violence.

Game PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 2011
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Poster Image

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

  • Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Game: Screenshot #1
  • Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Game: Screenshot #2
  • Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Game: Screenshot #3

Community Reviews

See all
age 12+

Based on 2 parent reviews

magreen9
magreen9 Adult
September 27, 2014
age 9+

Common sense media does not make common sense!

This game is a part of a M rated series but do not let that turn you off. This game does use guns, but you do not shoot humans. The "Ravagers" as they are called are mutated bugs mixed into robots that do emit a bit of orange and green blood but it is quite noticeable. There is a little bit of language such as " I used to want to live in Detroit Damn, not any more!" but it is hard to hear it.
BrioCyrain
BrioCyrain Adult
May 6, 2012
age 15+

EDF!!!

A fun, indie shooter for those who love games that are pretty much a giant horde-mode.
See all 2 parent reviews

What’s It About?

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: INSECT ARMAGEDDON takes place in a world overtaken by humongous invading alien insects. Players work with fellow soldiers in an elite unit called the Earth Defense Force as they try to mitigate the utter chaos and mayhem taking place around the planet. Parts of the story are under-developed, including references to how the insects invaded in the first place, leaving players focused more on the constant battles and shooting than the actual story behind all the action.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (3 ):

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon scores points for having a unique concept; after all, how many games are there about an invading race of giant alien insects? However, the action -- including gameplay and battle controls -- is rather uninspired, leaving players with little strategy other than to shoot enormous bugs, ants, and cockroaches until they die. The mere fact that the enemy force is different than what we see in standard first-person shooter fare may pique players' curiosity, but those hoping for a fulfilling gameplay experience may end up feeling largely underwhelmed.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the impact of media violence. How is the violence in this game different from real life?

  • Families can also discuss what they may have learned from the other members of the Earth Defense Force. How do you react in tough real-life situations?

Game Details

Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.

See all recommended game lists

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate