Earthfall

 Xbox One
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 4 out of 19
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  1. COGconnected
    Jul 17, 2018
    45
    The most frustrating thing about Earthfall is that it squanders its potential at every turn. From subpar graphics and gameplay mechanics to a story that’s been told a thousand times before, and a complete lack of game variety this alien shooter could have been a lot more fun.
  2. games(TM)
    Aug 9, 2018
    40
    When it's all said and done it's difficult to escape the mindset that Earthfall has taken the template of a decade-old experience for inspiration and failed to replicate (or expand on) it in any meaningful way. [Issue#203, p.84]
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  3. GameSpot
    Jul 23, 2018
    40
    Earthfall follows a proven concept, but its delivery feels outdated, derivative, and woefully underdeveloped.
  5. God is a Geek
    Jul 21, 2018
    30
    An uninspired, unoriginal Left4Dead clone that suffers from wishy-washy shooting and a lack of polish.

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#86 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#10 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jul 16, 2018
    7
    Left 4 Dead is a game that I’ve sunk a huge amount of hours into and it’s a game I still play to this day because there’s something about itLeft 4 Dead is a game that I’ve sunk a huge amount of hours into and it’s a game I still play to this day because there’s something about it that just keeps drawing me back in. Anything that is remotely like Left 4 Dead then immediately gets my attention and after reading a few people’s comments on it Earthfall looked like it was cut from the same cloth as Left 4 Dead. After sinking a few hours into Earthfall it’s quite clear that it’s like Left 4 Dead but I wouldn’t exactly call it a clone. It has a few of its own interesting ideas included and whilst it’s not as good as Left 4 Dead this game still provided me with a lot of enjoyment. Obviously the most important aspect in a game like this is its shooting mechanics, and I’m pleased to say that they got the gunplay spot on. Killing enemies always delivers a satisfying feeling to you and the variety of weapons all feel different and they all pack a punch, which is great. The enemies in the game are also packed full of variety and they all provide you with a different challenge which keeps things fresh and interesting for a little bit longer. Unfortunately though the missions in the game don’t have a lot of variety in them and it’s probably a good thing that both the weapons and enemies do have variety because the missions in the game do become repetetive quite quickly. This isn’t a good thing either because in terms of content the game doesn’t have much for you to get to grips with and the story that accompanies this content is very basic to say the least and in terms of depth there just isn’t enough of it in regards to the story. That being said despite its lack of content and lack of story it still hasn’t stopped me from returning back to the game and that’s because when in full flow Earthfall can be an incredible amount of fun. You’ll also be pleased to know then that the fun factor doesn’t get harmed by any problems because on the technichal side of things the game holds up really well throughout your time with the game. Something else that does well throughout your time with the game is the game’s presentation. Don’t get me wrong there may be better looking game’s out there, but even though Earthfall isn’t the best looking game in the world it still manages to create a wonderful atmosphere and both the visuals and sound design combine together perfectly. At the end of the day Earthfall is a game that is perfect for people who enjoy a good adrenaline-fuelled shooter. Don’t get me wrong it isn’t the best shooter available to you but it gets the important aspects spot on and in the end you can do much worse than Earthfall.… Full Review »
  2. paulust2002
    Jul 13, 2018
    4
    XBOX ONE X REVIEW.

    A solid, fun an playable game. And over price for under half of the content of a full game. I appreciate a game feeling    XBOX ONE X REVIEW.

    A solid, fun an playable game. And over price for under half of the content of a full game. I appreciate a game feeling quite polished and releasing but the price to pay is only two campaigns. I can’t imagine people are going to play games like this for long before moving on with this lack of content. AI is terrrible but expected these days with coop focused gaming. Graphics are ok, but not using the full potential of the X as quite blurry and undefined with poor contrast and lighting. I don’t think games should be out of early access until content is delivered. Sound needs a lot of work, a shotgun sounds like a silenced pistol. Need to have option to use normal menu controls (Seems like a trend since destiny to have ‘mouse’ control for a controller and this is dire) The game is fun, but like left 4 dead 2 compared to l4d1 it seems the ai director has taken a back seat for encounters and the specials come in too often rendering less than special.    … Full Review »
  3. Motichoor420
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    Earthfall is one of those games that are a break from the norm. One person told me that if you have played Left 4 Dead, then you may have aEarthfall is one of those games that are a break from the norm. One person told me that if you have played Left 4 Dead, then you may have a vague idea of what this is about. However, unlike L4D, this is not a horror-driven romp (even though you have to shoot all around you as the alien menance attacks you from all fronts). The key words here are alien hordes, team mates, weapon variety and checkpoints. All 4 categories are far suited to me than another (yawn) zombie-based shooter. Its not everday you get to shoot a variety of surreal appearing and sounding so-and-sos! Submachine gun? Nice! AK-47? Superb! Fire axe? Wonderful! Flamethrower? Like totally awseom, dudes! The only two flaws in this game are that the gusy you fight alonsige with are as dull as ditchwater; Im not asking for a rundown of what you are doing on the weekend, but come on guys, a little chit chat full of enthusiasm wouldnt do any harm would it? All yo uget for them is AGGH HERE THE COME! HERE'S A MACHINE GUN! WE NEED TO FIND A WAY TO (SUCH AND SUCH A PLACE)! Also, the fact that you r team mates can get caught in teh firing line is ok, but there should be a system that if you shoot your team mates a bit too much (and it happened to me a lot, when Mr Clever Clogs stomped out in the midst of all those aliens) they woudl go down and you have to reveive them, or lose a team mate for a few seconds, just to add more tension to the gameplay. Overall, teh shootign mechaincs felt really good. And the fact that you eventaully build up a lore of all the aliens you have encountered (and their background) is something to look forward to at least. The storyline is a bit baldn and stodgy, but you get the overall picture. If they had made as epic as Lost Planet or added a few elements from The Club thsi woudl have been really good. Plus some good dialgues (and elaborate clothing) of the team would have made this FAN-OM-ENAL!!!… Full Review »
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