D3 Publisher and Esquadra have released a smartphone spin-off of Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair called Tap Wars: Earth Defense Force 4.1. It is available now via the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.

Here’s an overview of the game:

The spin-off to the popular Earth Defense Force 4.1 is finally here! Tap to defeat the invaders! Lead the troops of the Earth Defense Force (EDF), and aim to repel the unknown enemy, “Ravagers”! It’s easy to attack the enemy! Just tap away! Tap the screen like your life depends on it! The pride of the EDF hangs in the balance! Game Features The world of Earth Defense Force 4.1 has been reproduced for smartphones! Easy to play, simple to understand, but with incredible depth! Defeat the advancing enemies and strengthen your troops! In order to protect this green Earth… Even today, somewhere out there the fight for the future of humanity is continuing! Our fight will not end here. The EDF will become the shield for humanity’s hope!

Watch a trailer below.