A game like no other, people misunderstand it or just think it is bad/basic But under the hood, if you look closer and actually look at the small details instead of dismissing them, you will find an unmatched experience.
It is a game that focus on gameplay first but with its subtle genius storytelling, it manages to explain lot of details in a small time frame and without showing cutscenes. The game is full gameplay, whatever you understood during the battle, is what you got from it.
Everything from audio, voice acting, mission design with proper flow and teaching makes this game a rare gem found in the gaming history. l am certain not even the sequels will ever match EDF 4.1
At first it may look like a B movie plot, however this time is different. With its proper voice acting and alive NPCs allies, the game is an immersive experience. Its subtle style is the key here. Even the title screen theme explains exactly how you feel in this game Ah, the feelings of this game. As you go on the missions, you start to feel differently each block of missions with the last block being especially created to tire you out. Environment changes, NPCs allies from confident become filled with grief and desperation. Their lines become increasingly more desperate the further you go down but morale is still high. And why it wouldn't be when you have proper chants, unlike any other game.
There is no need to say anything more about it, you must experience it.

As for gameplay. Fittingly with the game's story, the difficulty can spike depending on the missions. Game wants you to play on Normal but overall makes the game tedious all because the weapons you find from enemies are low level. Its systems though wants you to play on Normal linearly to gather armor and experience (knowing how enemies work). With proper teammates(online mode) and/or perseverance (offline) starting on Hard seems the best course of action. As it contains a good challenge but the spikes can hurt you for sure .
Game can feel random especially at higher difficulties due enemies becoming faster, hitting more and harder. At times, the game can be insanely infuriating; online mode, if not filled with players, becomes really hard Enemies are tougher in online mode and being solo there, still retains the difficulty. Either you go offline solo or get a team before starting a mission as any mission in progress doesn't let you join in.
One major flaw is the NPCs allies durability. As in every power fantasy game; your allies are useless, you do all the work and they get only a few seconds of spot light. Thankfully there 2 mods in Nexus mods, that make your allies tougher and stronger. Really important to have during online while waiting for players to join in. It also makes the experience more joyful. All the NPCs dialogue are amusing and give character development despite being short dialogue.

A game that must be played with coop partners. Solo can be fun but not for long, all the action and gadget's uses are in the coop part.
PS: The video of "Genius storytelling EDF" made me interested in this game despite being spoiled. However, the experience and the feelings of it are what it matters.

A game like no other, people misunderstand it or just think it is bad/basic But under the hood, if you look closer and actually look at the small details instead of dismissing them, you will find an unmatched experience. It is a game that focus on gameplay first but with its subtle genius storytelling, it manages to explain lot of details in a small time frame and without showing cutscenes. The game is full gameplay, whatever you understood during the battle, is what you got from it. Everything from audio, voice acting, mission design with proper flow and teaching makes this game a rare gem found in the gaming history. l am certain not even the sequels will ever match EDF 4.1 At first it may look like a B movie plot, however this time is different. With its proper voice acting and alive NPCs allies, the game is an immersive experience. Its subtle style is the key here. Even the title screen theme explains exactly how you feel in this game Ah, the feelings of this game. As you go on the missions, you start to feel differently each block of missions with the last block being especially created to tire you out. Environment changes, NPCs allies from confident become filled with grief and desperation. Their lines become increasingly more desperate the further you go down but morale is still high. And why it wouldn't be when you have proper chants, unlike any other game. There is no need to say anything more about it, you must experience it. As for gameplay. Fittingly with the game's story, the difficulty can spike depending on the missions. Game wants you to play on Normal but overall makes the game tedious all because the weapons you find from enemies are low level. Its systems though wants you to play on Normal linearly to gather armor and experience (knowing how enemies work). With proper teammates(online mode) and/or perseverance (offline) starting on Hard seems the best course of action. As it contains a good challenge but the spikes can hurt you for sure . Game can feel random especially at higher difficulties due enemies becoming faster, hitting more and harder. At times, the game can be insanely infuriating; online mode, if not filled with players, becomes really hard Enemies are tougher in online mode and being solo there, still retains the difficulty. Either you go offline solo or get a team before starting a mission as any mission in progress doesn't let you join in. One major flaw is the NPCs allies durability. As in every power fantasy game; your allies are useless, you do all the work and they get only a few seconds of spot light. Thankfully there 2 mods in Nexus mods, that make your allies tougher and stronger. Really important to have during online while waiting for players to join in. It also makes the experience more joyful. All the NPCs dialogue are amusing and give character development despite being short dialogue. A game that must be played with coop partners. Solo can be fun but not for long, all the action and gadget's uses are in the coop part. PS: The video of "Genius storytelling EDF" made me interested in this game despite being spoiled. However, the experience and the feelings of it are what it matters.