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HELLDIVERS™ 2
Action
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
In-App Purchases
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: 20k

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Very Positive(82%)
cooperative multiplayer
teamwork
satirical tone
variety of weapons
chaotic gameplay
new content
difficulty
grunt fantasy
performance issues
communication
optimization problems
balance changes
Overall, players find Helldivers 2 to be a fun and engaging cooperative experience with its satirical undertones and chaotic gameplay. However, significant performance and optimization issues mar the experience, with reports of severe technical problems leading to potential hardware damage. The development team has faced criticism for prioritizing new content over necessary fixes and for their handling of community relations, which have left some players disappointed and frustrated.

Positive Points

  • Helldivers 2 provides a fun and chaotic gameplay experience, especially when played with friends.
  • The cooperative multiplayer aspect is particularly strong, with teamwork being a crucial part of the game.
  • Players praise the game's core concept of spreading 'managed democracy' and find its satirical tone entertaining.
  • The game offers a wide variety of weapons and strategies, which can keep players engaged with different gameplay styles.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from severe performance issues, including crashes, freezes, and bugs, which can sometimes lead to hardware damage.
  • Arrowhead’s communication with the player community and handling of their creator program has been criticized for being unprofessional and dismissive.
  • There are significant optimization problems, with the game's file size being overly large due to duplicated assets.
  • Many players have expressed frustration over what they perceive as unnecessary balance changes, nerfs to popular weapons, and lack of meaningful progression.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game is enjoyable when all systems function correctly, ongoing stability issues hamper the experience.
  • Some players appreciate the variety of newly added content, but others feel it comes at the cost of addressing critical bugs and performance issues.
  • There is a division among players regarding the game's difficulty and the developers' intent to create a 'grunt fantasy' experience as opposed to a power fantasy.

    • Common Themes

  • The fun and cinematic moments experienced during gameplay, particularly in cooperative modes.
  • Technical and performance issues are a significant concern, including crashes and potential damage to hardware.
  • The game’s satirical take on democracy and its unique style are often highlighted as appealing features.
  • Criticism of the game’s management and development decisions, including poor communication and prioritization of content over stability.
    • Updated 10/25/2025, 12:01:25 AM UTC
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