Helldivers 2
8.5User Rating
1 ratings
OpenCritic
Strong
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"Unrelenting and brutal, Helldivers delivers fast-paced combat, epic standoffs and a comical approach to death. Its enemies are varied, powerful and a constant threat to the players. While the full impact of the larger multiplayer experience remains to be seen, it still adds a nice little scratch to the progress itch. The strategem system provides great flexibility in squad building with many ways to build out team roles to maximize defensive and offensive capabilities. With procedural map generation and just enough mission and enemy variety to prevent a sense of repetition, the twelve levels of difficulty ought to keep players challenged for a good long time."
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About Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 launched on February 8, 2024 as a chaotic third-person shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios. Sony Interactive Entertainment published the title for PlayStation 5 while PC and Xbox Series X|S versions followed shortly after. You play as a soldier defending Super Earth against alien swarms or mechanical terrors in this co-op focused action game. The premise involves dropping into hostile planets to complete missions before getting overrun. It feels less like a tactical simulation and more like a loud, explosive battle royale where you rely heavily on your squadmates to survive the onslaught.
Gameplay
You spawn onto a planet with three teammates and receive an objective ranging from bomb defenses to supply drops. The combat feels frantic because enemies constantly swarm your position from all directions. You manage a loadout of primary weapons, grenades, and stratagems that call in orbital strikes or turrets via a radial menu. Every session involves moving between points while managing ammo and health packs scattered around the map. Deaths are frequent and permanent for that run. The controls feel weighty but responsive during close quarters fights. You spend most of your time coordinating fire support with friends to clear out bug nests or robot factories without getting flanked.
What Players Think
Critics gave Helldivers 2 a solid 82 on OpenCritic with 77.27% recommending the title. IGN scored it 90 while The Jimquisition went as high as 95 for its humor and mechanics. Players rate it 84.9 out of 100 on IGDB based on 284 reviews. The average playtime sits around 20 hours for a typical completion run. Only 55% of the 38 available achievements unlock on average, suggesting some tasks prove difficult or require specific squad coordination. Community moods swing between frustration at sudden wipes and excitement during successful orbital strikes. Reviews frequently mention the chaotic nature of the firefights as both a strength and a source of rage.
PlayPile's Take
This title works best for groups willing to coordinate attacks rather than play solo. The $34.99 price point on Green Man Gaming makes it accessible compared to other live service shooters. You will likely spend time grinding the 38 achievements since the average unlock rate sits at just over half. Expect loud explosions and friendly fire incidents during every match. If you want a shooter that demands communication and punishes sloppy aiming, this fits that niche perfectly. Avoid this if you prefer quiet stealth games or single player campaigns with slow pacing.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
84.9
RAWG Rating
4.3
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