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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS

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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PlayStation 4

2021

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

Automated review

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS is an action-shooter that builds teamwork and hand-eye coordination through cooperative gameplay.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 43 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

43

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.65

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS offers engaging cooperative gameplay where players assemble and strategically utilize a team of diverse characters to defend a blocky Earth. It fosters teamwork, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills through its mission-based structure and character-switching mechanics. The action-shooter genre also enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

This game presents very low risks. While it is an action shooter with combat, the blocky art style and T-rating suggest moderate, non-graphic violence. There are no microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions, and no stranger chat, minimizing monetization and social risks. The primary risk is the potential for extended play sessions due to engaging gameplay, though missions provide natural stopping points.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS safe for kids?

Ludograph gives EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS?

We don't publish a daily session budget for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE:WORLD BROTHERS?

This game presents very low risks. While it is an action shooter with combat, the blocky art style and T-rating suggest moderate, non-graphic violence. There are no microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions, and no stranger chat, minimizing monetization and social risks. The primary risk is the potential for extended play sessions due to engaging gameplay, though missions provide natural sto