Global Defence Force Tactics (THE地球防衛軍タクティクス) is a PlayStation 2 turn-based strategy game developed by thinkArts released in Japan on July 25, 2006 and in Europe on June 28, 2007.
It is variously known as Simple 2000 Series Vol. 103: The Chikyuu Boueigun Tactics in Japan and both Earth Defence Force Tactics and Global Defense Force Tactics in Europe.
Gameplay
Players assume the role of a GDF Commander and control GDF units in turn-based missions against the Ravagers. Missions take place on 2D hex-maps, with attacks depicted by brief animated cutscenes.
The game has 50 stages and 250 different weapons.
Main series and remakes | Monster Attack • Global Defence Force / Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space • Earth Defense Force 2017 / Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable • Earth Defense Force 2025 / Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair • Earth Defense Force 5 • Earth Defense Force 6 |
Spin-offs | Space War Attack • Global Defense Force Tactics • Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon • TapWars: Earth Defense Force 4.1 • Earth Defense Force 4.1: Wing Diver The Shooter • Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain • Earth Defense Force: World Brothers |