Helldivers

Helldivers offers plenty of challenges and a great excuse to play with others, and that is when the game is at its best. There is a nice campaign built around the carnage that offers a sense of accomplishment, too, that makes the difficulty worthwhile.

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74% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 23 reviews

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About Helldivers

Helldivers is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and was released on December 7, 2015. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

HELLDIVERS™ is a top-down squad shooter set in a dystopian future where mankind is ruled by a managed democracy. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect Super Earth and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war. Available exclusively as a cross-buy on PS4™, PS3™, and PS Vita systems, HELLDIVERS™ features cross-play and cross-save.

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74%Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Helldivers offers a superb cooperative experience that rewards teamwork and tactical thinking, making it incredibly fun and engaging with friends.
The game features a deep upgrade system and customizable loadouts, allowing players to tailor their characters and strategies to their liking.
Quick matchmaking and cross-platform play enhance the multiplayer experience, making it easy to find teammates and enjoy chaotic, humorous action together.

The mission structure can be repetitive, and solo play is not as enjoyable as multiplayer, leading to a less satisfying experience for individual players.
Some gameplay mechanics can feel clunky, particularly on the Vita version, which suffers from visual downgrades and less responsive controls.
While the game is fun, the lack of variety in maps and enemies can make the gameplay feel stale over time.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions
The game's story is often criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many players feeling that the mission structure detracts from individual accomplishment. While the cooperative gameplay and character customization are praised, the overall narrative experience is seen as dull, especially for solo players. Despite the engaging multiplayer aspects, the story itself does not provide a compelling backdrop to the gameplay.
- “Endlessly replayable procedurally generated missions and tons of character progression.”
- “Great sense of humor showcased through friendly fire, stratagem drop-in, and story.”
- “If you're a fan of arcade titles, this is a game you should definitely try, especially if you own more than one PlayStation platform and especially if you have friends who'd like to join you on your quest to spread managed democracy - the best system of government there is.”
- “Completing the game alone can be quite dull.”
- “Missions and story are lacking.”
- “The first few missions in the game are a little bit too easy and repetitive.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a strong emphasis on tactical multiplayer co-op, rewarding teamwork and community engagement, which enhances the overall experience. However, some players find the mission structure repetitive and feel that solo players may struggle to find satisfaction. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a unique stratagem system and a deep upgrade mechanic, making it a standout in the co-op action genre.
- “Tactical gameplay melts with multiplayer co-op and community engagement in a fun way and creates an amazing group play experience.”
- “While the maps and enemies could be more varied and interesting, there's no denying that the gameplay is stellar, rewarding you for working closely with your teammates and punishing you otherwise.”
- “True cooperative gameplay that rewards teamwork, deep upgrade system that lets you customize your character to your liking, easy to find teammates online and drop in and out of missions, stratagems are really fun to use.”
- “The gameplay systems can stick you where you don't want to be, and the mission structure at the best of times is repetitive. The Vita version is almost pointless once away from Wi-Fi. Single players don't get a great experience. The whole community integration concept isn't conducive to individual players feeling accomplished.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in Helldivers is highlighted by its frenetic co-op action and the comedic chaos that ensues from friendly fire and accidental deaths, creating a uniquely entertaining experience. Players appreciate the game's satirical elements and the unpredictability of gameplay, which contribute to its overall fun and addictive nature. Overall, the humor enhances the thrilling co-op experience, making it a standout title.
- “It features some of the most enjoyable and humorous co-op action in recent memory that makes sure it'll be one of 2015’s best titles.”
- “With friends, Helldivers provides a brilliant and addictive co-op experience full of thrills, spills, and hilarious accidental deaths.”
- “Factoring in the excellent and unique gameplay, the beautiful and variable graphics and environments, the variety of enemy types, the hilarious satire, and the perfect sound, we happily recommend you pick this one up.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty and variability, featuring diverse environments and a range of enemy types that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the unique visual style as a significant strength of the game.
- “Factoring in the excellent and unique gameplay, the beautiful and varied graphics and environments, the variety of enemy types, the hilarious satire, and the perfect sound, we happily recommend you pick this one up.”
- “Beautiful graphics, planetary variation, and different enemy types.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its procedurally generated missions and extensive character progression, alongside enjoyable cooperative play that adds to its satirical depth. Overall, the game offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Endlessly replayable with procedurally generated missions and tons of character progression.”
- “Deeply satirical with excellent cooperative play and great replayability value.”