Earth Defense Force 2017 is a third-person shooter developed by Sandlot, and published by D3 Publisher, for the Xbox 360. It is the follow-up to Global Defence Force, and is the first game in the Earth Defense Force series.The game was released on the PlayStation Vita in Japan on 27 September 2012. It is scheduled for a digital-only release in North America on 8 January 2013 and in Europe on 16 January 2013

The Vita version will include both local and online co-operative play, as well as the return of Palewing from Earth Defense Force 2.

The player takes control of an EDF soldier who is part of the elite unit Storm 1. To fight these alien forces the player can access over 150 weapons in the game, ranging from assault rifles and sniper rifles to rocket launchers, grenades and laser weapons. Only two weapons may be selected for each mission. Some levels also contain vehicles which can be commandeered; a tank, a helicopter, a hoverbike and a bipedal mecha are available. The game takes place across 53 levels featuring destructible environments, taking place in settings such as cities and underground caves. There is no penalty for collateral damage that is inflicted on the environment by the player, for instance buildings will crumble after sustaining a single hit from a rocket launcher or grenade. Other EDF soldiers can be recruited or followed, and attack enemies on sight, as well as provide radio chatter.

There are five difficulty levels. More effective weapons are dropped by the enemies in the game at the higher difficulty levels, encouraging players to repeat the missions. In addition to weapons, armor enhancements which function as permanent maximum health bonuses are dropped along with healing items.

I knew there was a reason I liked DP Trust him to find a game as good as this releasing for the PSV as soon as the 16th of Jan.

NVM...read again, digital only

Digital only just means it will be nice and cheap hopefully, looks like a really fun game, apparently really addictive especially online.

Played this at TOkyo GAmes Show.

It was fun though I question how long it can hold my attention though since all you do is just shoot. In a way its like a 3D version of those side scroller shooters so if you are into that you should enjoy this.