Calling in orbital bombardments while laying waste to alien swarms and robot armies has never been more fun.
However, server capacity remains an ongoing problem for anyone looking to get in.
So goes the average mission inHelldivers 2, a live-service title from Arrowhead Game Studios and PlayStation Studios.
Automatons are overrunning Super Earth’s worlds.
Here’s my review.
Disclaimer: This review was made possible by a review code provided by PlayStation Studios.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
What is Helldivers 2?
Helldivers 2
Squad up and drive back the enemies of Super Earth across war fronts that are constantly changing.
That’s amplified through the ongoing story of the Galactic War.
It makes things feel fresh because players aren’t endlessly grinding for loot.
Helldivers 2: Gameplay and customization
Helldivers 2 is a third-person shooter.
A key design choice for Helldivers 2 is the inclusion of friendly fire.
The war is ever-changing.
Players can (and will) hurt each other with mistimed artillery barrages and melee attacks alike.
Unfortunately, right now, even just getting into the game is fraught with difficulty.
As a live-service game, there are also paid microtransactions available for cosmetic items.
More firepower means more success.
There’s also a free Warbond with new guns, skins, and gear that everyone can access.
Should you buy Helldivers 2?
Helldivers 2 is a fantastic co-op game.
Alien environments.
Once that is sorted, I hope we’ll see a roadmap of what’s coming in the future.
Join up and spread democracy across the stars.
Helldivers 2 is a fantastic co-op experience that always feels exciting and fresh.
Swarms can overrun even the most entrenched positions.
Some server issues remain, but once you’re in, it’s a blast.
Worlds are waiting to be conquered.
