is a Japanese video game developer that is known for its very unusual and inventive control and gameplay mechanics. The company was founded in March 2001 and is composed of former employees from Human Entertainment.
Games developed
PlayStation 2
2001
Tekkōki Mikazuki Trial Edition Published by Media Factory only in Japan
2002
Gigantic Drive Published by Enix, known in North America as Robot Alchemic Drive
2003
Simple 2000 series Vol. 31: The Chikyū Bōeigun (Earth Defense Force) Published by D3 Publisher, known in Europe as Monster Attack
2004
Tetsujin 28-go Published by Bandai only in Japan
2005
Simple 2000 series Vol. 81: The Chikyū Bōeigun 2 (Earth Defense Force 2) Published by D3 Publisher, known in Europe as Global Defence Force
Nintendo DS
2006
is a mecha video game published by Nintendo only in Japan. Popular Japanese singer and voice actor Ichirou Mizuki sung its song heard in the game's Japanese television commercials and trailer.
The player uses the stylus to manipulate a Marionation Gear (MG) on the battlefield. MGs are giant mechas that have been developed from marionettes. The touch screen shows a control panel which varies depending on which MG the player is operating. Actions are performed using the touch screen. They include shooting, jumping, swinging a mecha's arm or close-range weapon, changing form, shooting projectiles, etc. There are more than 100 mechas, some of which are able to transform from a vehicle form to a robot form and vice versa, similar to piloted robots from many Japanese television shows.
The gameplay of Chōsōjū Mecha MG is split into a series of over 120 missions, which can range from defeating enemy robots to winning first place in a race. Outside of battle, MGs can be purchased from various shops, and equipped with status boosting items.
In the 2008 crossover fighting game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, 3 Marionation Gears, which are the Warrior Mech Gauss, HM Mech Rosa, and Musketeer Daltania, appear as trophies and stickers. The Beetle-like MG, Ningyou Kouchuu Viigaru, appears only as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. A remix titled "Marionation Gear" plays on a stage called Norfair, which is an area from the Metroid series, in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. "Marionation Gear" returns in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on the same stage. Gauss also appears as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with the song "Marionation Gear" returning as well, but this time it can only be played in stages not associated to any fighter.
Xbox 360
2006
Chikyū Bōeigun 3 (Earth Defense Force 3) Published by D3 Publisher, known in North America and Europe as Earth Defense Force 2017
2013
Chikyū Bōeigun 4 (Earth Defense Force 4) Published by D3 Publisher, known in North America and Europe as Earth Defense Force 2025
Wii
2010
Zangeki no Reginleiv Published by Nintendo only in Japan
PlayStation Portable
2011
Chikyū Bōeigun 2 Portable (Earth Defense Force 2 Portable) Published by D3 Publisher only in Japan
PlayStation Vita
2012
Chikyū Bōeigun 3 Portable (Earth Defense Force 3 Portable) Published by D3 Publisher, known in North America and Europe as Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable
2014
Chikyū Bōeigun 2 Portable V2 (Earth Defense Force 2 Portable V2) Published by D3 Publisher, known in North America and Europe as Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders from Planet Space
PlayStation 3
2013
Chikyū Bōeigun 4 (Earth Defense Force 4) Published by D3 Publisher, known in North America and Europe as Earth Defense Force 2025
PlayStation 4
2015
Chikyū Bōeigun 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair (Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair) Published by D3 Publisher
2017
Chikyū Bōeigun 5 (Earth Defense Force 5) Published by D3 Publisher
Windows
2016
Chikyū Bōeigun 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair (Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair) Published by D3 Publisher
2019
Chikyū Bōeigun 5 (Earth Defense Force 5) Published by D3 Publisher
Nintendo Switch
2021
Chikyū Bōeigun 2 (Earth Defense Force 2) Published by D3 Publisher only in Japan
Chikyū Bōeigun 3 (Earth Defense Force 3) Published by D3 Publisher only in Japan
Notes
References
External links
Sandlot profile at MobyGames
Sandlot profile at GameFAQs. Sandlot profile at IGN.