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[DeepEnigma]

The first one kinda snuck up on me. This looks like it might do the same. I disregarded its announcement. But kinda liking what I see now.

My buddy was really into the first one and raved about it and loved it, I never got around to playing it. But this one's aesthetics are getting its hooks into me. Will definitely be checking it out to coop with friends.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Steam page is up. Day 1 for me. First game ruled.

 

[Rac3r]

Looks awesome but still no release date. Prob will come out Nov/Dec.

 

[Varteras]

Looks awesome but still no release date. Prob will come out Nov/Dec.

I was thinking it could get delayed at first, but the game is probably not very complicated by most standards and from what little we've seen it looks like it's about in the shape it would be for release. I don't imagine they need much more time.

 

[Varteras]

I remember before the first game came out and all we knew of the game was the title, then someone posted a link to the DeviantArt page of the professional concept artist, StTheo, who had posted ridiculously sick concept art under the same "Helldivers" title:

https://www.pinterest.ca/ramseyflores/sttheo-helldivers/

His artwork was soo good, giving Metal Gear vibes, that I was totally underwhelmed to learn the real Helldivers game was not connected to this art at all and looked nothing like it.

Holy shit. That art is fucking sick. Shit needs to be used in a game somewhere.

 

[yurinka]

Looking cool. Let's hope it's as good as the previous one.

 

[[Sigma]]

New trailer!

 

[[Sigma]]

Yep, they kept the hilarious(helldive on your head) stuff intact lol.

 

[Heisenberg007]

The friendly fire and the various ways you die seem so much fun.

 

[Draugoth]

Stratagems return with bigger and badder weapons and gear than ever before. Find out how teaming up with friends may make or break your mission in HELLDIVERS 2. Join the Helldivers to fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in third-person co-op shooter operations. Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. Coming soon to PlayStation 5 and Steam on PC.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I swear you're running a reverse psychology psyop.

In the same way Colt Eastwood and other Xbox shills wants Sony to go Day 1 on PS+ for their first party so it can damage them.

You know that red button theoretical? Would you push a red button that randomly kills a person on earth if it meant a new Live Service game started development?

I would press that button so fast, so repeatedly, they'd have to drag me out of the room. I would attack the scientists, jam the doors with a broom, and press that little button like I was getting tackled in Tecmo Bowl until I passed out from exhaustion.

Don't ever compare me with Colt Eastwood ever again.

 

[Wesleyalucard]

This is a multiplayer game that I want to play because the graphics are realistic and it's based on starship troopers. Sorry bleeding edge and splatoon I hate your design

 

[Varteras]

You know that red button theoretical? Would you push a red button that randomly kills a person on earth if it meant a new Live Service game started development?

I would press that button so fast, so repeatedly, they'd have to drag me out of the room. I would attack the scientists, jam the doors with a broom, and press that little button like I was getting tackled in Tecmo Bowl until I passed out from exhaustion.

Don't ever compare me with Colt Eastwood ever again.

 

[GHG]

Can't wait. Picked up the first game again on Steam (currently $5 btw) to play over the next few months before 2 drops

I've been looking at this as well. Does it play well solo or is it a strictly coop affair?

 

[R6Rider]

New trailer!

Goddamn this looks good.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

GotY 2023

Things I noticed:

- Player movement looks slow. Thank God.
- Long range engagement distances in trailer look rare. Hoping that's more pronounced in game.
- Skins look more varied in here. MTX likely.
- Looks like a PS4 game.

 

[DeepEnigma]

You know that red button theoretical? Would you push a red button that randomly kills a person on earth if it meant a new Live Service game started development?

I would press that button so fast, so repeatedly, they'd have to drag me out of the room. I would attack the scientists, jam the doors with a broom, and press that little button like I was getting tackled in Tecmo Bowl until I passed out from exhaustion.

Don't ever compare me with Colt Eastwood ever again.

 

[R6Rider]

You know that red button theoretical? Would you push a red button that randomly kills a person on earth if it meant a new Live Service game started development?

I would press that button so fast, so repeatedly, they'd have to drag me out of the room. I would attack the scientists, jam the doors with a broom, and press that little button like I was getting tackled in Tecmo Bowl until I passed out from exhaustion.

Don't ever compare me with Colt Eastwood ever again.

 

[Varteras]

I've been looking at this as well. Does it play well solo or is it a strictly coop affair?

The first game was a nightmare to try by yourself, from what I remember. I'm sure someone out there pulled it off, but I sure as shit never lasted long. Definitely a game meant for friends to group up.

 

[R6Rider]

Now to convince some friends to get it.

Remnant II and this are looking to be some great co-op shooters.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Glad they ditched top-down perspective of the first one.

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

Holy shit. That art is fucking sick. Shit needs to be used in a game somewhere.

It really is.

He had way more stuff on his DeviantArt page, but it's since been taken down.

 

[darrylgorn]

Monster hunter with guns?

 

[drotahorror]

The weather effects look so damn good. If they hadn’t nailed that killer atmosphere I would have had my doubts and I initially did, but this is a day 1 title for me. Maybe my most anticipated game this year at the moment.

Hope it can be played solo as well like part 1.

 

[Sleepwalker]

 

[envyzeal]

Ok I like this

 

[Liamario]

First game is really good. Very addictive. If they can keep that sort of arcadey feel, I'll be very interested.

 

[GHG]

The first game was a nightmare to try by yourself, from what I remember. I'm sure someone out there pulled it off, but I sure as shit never lasted long. Definitely a game meant for friends to group up.

Thanks for the info. That's an avoid for me then.

 

[Liamario]

Thanks for the info. That's an avoid for me then.

Definitely wasn't a nightmare, but it was more fun with others. It's a multiplayer game, but can be played solo. I'm sure the original is fairly cheap to buy.

 

[Calverz]

Looks pretty generic but I have a mate who wants to play it so will keep an open mind on it for now.

 

[Liamario]

Looks pretty generic but I have a mate who wants to play it so will keep an open mind on it for now.

It does, but the original game is quite arcadey and a lot of fun. It's quite fast paced. I do recommend the first game. It'll give you a better idea.

 

[Revolutionary]

I've been looking at this as well. Does it play well solo or is it a strictly coop affair?

I remember playing the game solo quite a bit on Vita... but it's definitely more fun with friends.

 

[Roman Empire]

First game was a gem. I'm cautiously optimistic about this one.

 

[Evolved1]

Monster hunter with guns?

Helldivers is a pretty deep / involved game at high level. I almost put as much time into this as a MH game.

 

[Ogbert]

Really hope the game is good, but my God the first one had some of the worst gameplay design decisions I have ever seen. The input commands were hideous.

It was as if they specifically set out to make a top down shooter that was not fun.

 

[Evolved1]

Really hope the game is good, but my God the first one had some of the worst gameplay design decisions I have ever seen. The input commands were hideous.

It was as if they specifically set out to make a top down shooter that was not fun.

The input commands were HILARIOUS .

 

[Evolved1]

The first game established that we can trust these devs to deliver greatness. Helldivers is a sleeper... I wonder sometimes if it's one of my top 10 games. My playtime would suggest maybe.

(I had a awesome co-op group during this time though... that definitely factors in).

Idk if there's a game we're you're so focused/ stressed while also laughing your ass off. When the worst thing happens at the worst time and you crack up laughing but simultaneously stressing. Lol

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Looking forward to this one. That was a good trailer!

 

[Varteras]

The first game established that we can trust these devs to deliver greatness. Helldivers is a sleeper... I wonder sometimes if it's one of my top 10 games. My playtime would suggest maybe.

(I had a awesome co-op group during this time though... that definitely factors in).

Idk if there's a game we're you're so focused/ stressed while also laughing your ass off. When the worst thing happens at the worst time and you crack up laughing but simultaneously stressing. Lol

My favorite memory was my 4-man squad fighting like hell to complete a mission. Then getting squashed by a dropship because we didn't know it could kill us

 

[FalsettoVibe]

This is a day one game. Looks great!

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

 

[GymWolf]

I need someone to sell me on this sequel because i kinda like what i see but there is no X factor that make this a day one purchase for now.

Did the first one had good enemy variety?

 

[balls of snow]

I wish this or Remnant 2 had a.i partners. Playing solo is viable but also the worst way to play these games.

 

[Gojiira]

Yeh gonna have to disagree on that.

Ngl, I like the look of that too, base building aspect seems pretty fun.

But yeah cant for H2, looks amazing. I just hope they do more with the enemy variety.

 

[I'm nobody]

Game like this makes me want Starhawk and warhawk back even more
Day one

 

[StealthGoblin]

I don’t think that blog or video did a good job at explaining anything really.

 

[Krappadizzle]

I'm super curious about the gameplay loop and would like to see what people would be doing. It's been forever since I played the first game. But I will say, I really dig the art direction so far even if it's a bit by-the-numbers-sci-fi, it still looks coherent. Looking forward to seeing more. I REALLY hope it has cross-play, especially since it's a co-op only game.

 

[Pop]

 

[ChiefDada]

Damn, so co-op only huh? It's a shame, looks like a ton of fun.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Unpopular opinion? Helldivers 2 is just a more interesting Armored Core VI?

Build your Helldiver / Mech before match. Both relatively difficult. Helldivers 2 significantly better at creating interesting, heroic "water cooler" moments.

Popular opinion? Comparing two unreleased games in such a way is childish and lame.