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HELLDIVERS™ 2
Action
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
In-App Purchases
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Chat Speech-to-text
Chat Text-to-speech
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Narrated Game Menus
Playable without Timed Input
Stereo Sound
Subtitle Options
Surround Sound
Partial Controller Support
Family Sharing

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

Developers: Arrowhead Game Studios
Publishers: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Release Date: Feb 8, 2024
Price (USD): $39.99
Current Players: 70k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(83%)
fun gameplay
great humor
unique mechanics
visual design
immersive sound
game difficulty
new content
community interaction
poor balance
technical issues
toxic community
developer inaction
persistent bugs
The general sentiment of the reviews reflects a mix of fun and engaging gameplay experiences, often counteracted by significant technical issues and poor community management. While the game offers a unique style and humorous take on themes, the developers' failure to address balance problems and their seeming disregard for community toxicity has led many players to frustration. A significant number of players express hope for improvements, although skepticism remains until the developers take more decisive action.

Positive Points

  • The gameplay is generally praised as being fun, chaotic, and enjoyable, especially when playing with friends or in multiplayer mode.
  • The game offers a unique and satisfying blend of mechanics, including humor and strategic elements which many players find appealing.
  • The thematic elements, such as its satire on democracy and liberty, are often appreciated as a humorous backdrop to the chaotic gameplay.
  • There is significant praise for the visual and audio design, with graphics and sound effects enhancing the immersion and overall gaming experience.

    • Negative Points

  • The developers are heavily criticized for their inaction on balancing issues, with players noting that many weapons and strategies are unviable at higher difficulties.
  • Many users report an abundance of technical problems including bugs, crashes, and performance issues that have persisted since launch.
  • There is significant frustration with the developer's reaction to community feedback, particularly their seeming acceptance of a toxic community environment where doxxing and harassment have occurred.
  • The game's community is often described as toxic, with intense divisions between those who rigidly support the developers and others demanding change.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's difficulty and balance are frequently mentioned, with some enjoying the challenge, while others find it frustrating and unfair—especially at higher levels.
  • Updates and new content are received with mixed feelings; while new features are welcomed, they often come with new bugs or balance issues that detract from the gameplay experience.
  • The cooperative gameplay element is praised for teamwork possibilities, but criticized due to reliance on specific viable equipment, leading to a repetitive meta.

    • Common Themes

  • Community management and developer responsiveness are major recurring themes, with players frequently discussing the disconnect between developer actions and community needs.
  • Balance and gameplay mechanics are repeatedly mentioned, indicating a need for the developers to address these elements more thoroughly to meet player expectations.
  • Game performance, including bugs and crashes, is a persistent issue that overshadows the otherwise positive gameplay experiences many players have.
    • Updated 3/7/2026, 12:02:13 AM UTC
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