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Helldivers 2 Review - Not Enough Patriotism [Wccftech]

Helldivers 2 is broken at launch. That much is almost unquestionable. The game has many high highs and also abysmally low lows.

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ravens5293d ago

Stopped reading when complaining about difficulty. I've played a level 9 mission alone, it's far from impossible. The only issue is connectivity. Maybe a balancing issue on the one automaton mission where you escort the workers. Other than that to complain about difficulty is silly when they have lower difficulties, play those. 🙄

INMATEofARKHAM92d ago

That escort mission is crazy as all get out!

They did adjust it last patch but I haven't tried it yet.

Jin_Sakai93d ago (Edited 93d ago )

Has trouble with difficulty, gives the game a 6/10. 🤦‍♂️

badz14992d ago

Soulsborne games must be getting 1/10 all over by this reviewer

CrimsonWing6993d ago

I’m just not interested in anything GaaS.

VincentVanBro92d ago

This is the exception to the rule

CrimsonWing6992d ago (Edited 92d ago )

lol, I kind of noticed that on here. Suicide Squad is appalling for being GaaS, but Helldivers 2 is amazing. Makes sense to me… I think…

It’ll be interesting to see how people feel next-year when the Sony GaaS initiative goes full force. I hope they’re all exceptions to the GaaS formula because if this is successful we’ve opened the doors now.

VincentVanBro90d ago

@CrimsonWing69 in theory, Helldivers 2's success should prove that the "exception to the rule" should become the rule. Meaning Helldivers 2 hopefully sets a new precedent for GaaS games with how it handles mtx. You don't have to pay a single dollar to get everything in the game, it is very easy to earn everything for free.

mkis00792d ago

Either am I but in this case the price plus all the free updates coming makes it totally exciting where it could go from this solid content base. First multiplayer game for me and im in my 30's

Grilla92d ago

This my first multi- player game since World of Warcraft a decade ago.

Rimeskeem92d ago

I'm not a fan of GaaS because it usually means the quality of the game will be poor and they are just trying to cash in. But when a GaaS is fun and isn't stuffing MTs down your throat I can spend hours playing it with friends.

LoveSpuds92d ago

Honestly, I have absolutely zero interest in any form of online gaming and have been this way for at least 6 or 7 years. Due to my fondness for the first game, I ended up trying the sequel and I havent looked back. For me, it's the way the weapons feel and the feedback from the sound and crazy animation on the damage you are dealing, it just makes you feel like a complete badass.

I thought my online multi player days were long gone, but boy am I hooked. Its been so long that I find myself thinking about a game when I am not playing it, amazing!

CrimsonWing6992d ago (Edited 92d ago )

Have you had any issues getting in the game? I was hearing some people haven't been able to get in. To be fair, I don't think they anticipated this many users to have jumped on.

How does the Live Service element work? Are you constantly grinding and they entice you to buy resources to make the grind easier?

I personally, just have no interest in games that follow that Live Service model. I'm glad people are enjoying it though, there's going to be plenty more of these next year.

LoveSpuds92d ago

I haven't felt compelled once to make any purchases above my initial purchase of the game and I have bought nearly every weapon/stratagem just by playing around 40 hours of the game.

I would had my 1st issues with getting in last night and had to give up, but I have been fine tonight. Hopefully the issue is resolving itself.

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Kaii93d ago

This clown gives The Lord of the Rings: Gollum 6.5/10
Gave it the following positives, Wonderful environment design + Somewhat decent parkour system

Give HD2 "Very awful idea of "difficulty" " Yeah because inflating enemy health is the answer to modern-day gaming difficulty ./s

Guy bio "The best things always come from the most humble of places. A journalist from Mexico who often stands for what he says and works according to his standards." Try not to make clickbait articles/reviews and perhaps show some gameplay footage of how you're playing this "difficult" game, getting Polygon doom vibes from this tool.

Profchaos93d ago

Riiight guys clearly playing the game solo widely known the game is not possible to complete solo and it's a co op shooter going it alone will not work

Fishy Fingers93d ago

Exactly, but unfortunately the only thing harder than playing solo at the higher difficulties is actually getting into matchmaking.

Crows9093d ago

The game is harder on solo but definitely manageable from what I've seen and heard. He's just trying to be that one review.

Profchaos93d ago

I guess someone's gotta be that guy with a website who wants to take down the metacritic critical average

tay870192d ago

It can be very punishing on solo runs, particularly when fighting automotans. It's not impossible I managed to finish 3 solo runs consecutively and I suck st MP games. Lol

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Helldivers 2 player shares positive Stratagem Operations ideas

Some Helldivers 2 missions have modifiers that make the game more difficult, but a Reddit user has suggested modifiers to make it more fun.

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Helldivers 2 studio hires new CEO, but Pilestedt isn’t going anywhere

Pilestedt writes: "Hey everyone,

Big update, I've decided to hire @ShamsJorjani as the new CEO of @ArrowheadGS ! We go way back and I wouldn't trust the business in any other hands than his. (...and he comes with an impressive resume and love for games)

But what about me and my involvement in @Helldivers2 ? Well, I'm glad you asked! I am taking the role of Chief Creative Officer, which means I will spend MORE time with the team and 100% of my focus on the games and community!"

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Helldivers 2 players have discovered that the 500KG Bomb is not good

The current Helldivers 2 Major Order grants all players access to the 500KG Bomb and many are discovering its not a good Stratagem.

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Eonjay2d ago

When they last use bring it for free last weekend I felt really really overpowered. It's better than an Orbital Railgun if you are good at throwing. It can one-shot an entire smaller bug hole. I was getting 600+ kills easily on the harder difficulties.

Grilla16h ago(Edited 16h ago)

Eagle airstrike will do the same with a wider radius and 3 uses vs 2 on the 500lg. The 500kg makes up for the smaller radius with height which is good for the Bile Titans.

Deathdeliverer1d 2h ago

Needs a bigger AOE. It really feels like it does not have an AOE that is anywhere near how it looks.

repsahj18h ago

I agree. Same AOE as hellbomb and it will be great.

Grilla16h ago

That would be way overpowered but I agree the aoe is pretty small.

northpaws1d ago

Precision Strike is better. Much faster cooldown, and hit quite hard if you use it right.