Explosions are always about ten times bigger than they need to be, which is complemented by the fact that every building can be destroyed with enough gunfire.

Fireworks and a family barbecue, a picturesque American Independence Day. D3 Publisher has an Earth Defense Force twist on it.

I would compare EDF 2017 (in the USA) to a cult classic movie—one of those films that is a little too quirky for the mainstream, but manages to amass a diehard following of fanatic fans.

Through a ton of playtesting against multiple different enemy types in controlled environments this equation was tweaked until it resulted in the ability to basically create weapons out of a pool of attributes that would be inherently balanced at each tier of play.

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon started out with us asking the question, “What did Earth Defense Force 2017 lack?”

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon has a campaign mode and a campaign remix mode. Choose the latter option and you can replay stages with different waves of enemies.

A new trailer for Insect Armageddon shows off the game’s armor selection and explosions. Lots of explosions.

Before we got to blasting bugs, I had to pick one of four armored exterminators. One battle ready gunner was decked out in heavy armor and carried an electric shield. I picked the jetpack type for the first mission.

And, apparently, unlock a “suggestive” photo gallery.

D3 Publisher sent us a little “reminder” about Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon.

It’s not the holidays without a giant ant wearing a green santa hat.

Vicious Cycle created 300 weapons compared to the 150 arms in Earth Defense Force 2017.

Get ready to exterminate giant insects on two consoles. Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is a multiplatform title.

D3 Publisher is planning another giant insect invasion.