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Metacritic 6913+

Earth Defense Force 2017

Sandlot Games|2007ActionShooterArcade

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

39/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

2/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a straightforward action shooter with clear objectives. Encourage your child to take breaks between missions and discuss the strategic choices they make in combat.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

What your child develops

Earth Defense Force 2017 offers engaging action gameplay that promotes spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and quick reaction times. Players will also develop problem-solving skills and adaptive thinking as they face a wide variety of alien threats.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

This arcade-style third-person shooter equips players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall.