Welcome to Helldivers 2. A game about spreading managed democracy and liber-tea across the known galaxy. This game has captured the heart of many but today i'm here to discuss the good, the bad, and all that in between. lets start off on a positive.

THE GOOD

How it feels:
The game itself is what i would call a masterpiece in the gaming industry. As someone who has just shy of 100 Hours as of posting this comment, this game really captures what it strives to be, and that's an enjoyable experience for all kinds of players. Want to take a dive into first person? You got it. Care about your customization? You also got it. Did you need variety so you can build the perfect bug eradicator or bot exterminator? You also can do that! The versatility of every game, PLUS the randomness of each mission with terrain, patrols, objectives, the proximity or distance of them all, the variations of weapons and stratagems needed to complete them feels great when it happens, and even better when it does not and ends up blowing you to Lego brick kingdom in the process. Even trying to complete objectives on solo (WHICH I HIGHLY DISCOURAGE AS A LOSS RESULTS IN LOOSING PROGRESS FOR DEMOCRACY) Can still be exciting to take on the game in different ways. Steal Mechanics, Frontal Assault, Sniping, Or brawling with a shotgun. Overall I give the feeling and stimulation you get a
10/10

Weapons, Armor, and Stratagems:
Everything in this game feels unique. and each combination feels smooth. From being a high explosive ordnance carrier, with grenade launchers, airstrikes, rockets, and orbital bombardments, down to a smoother single engagement with precision snipers, flamethrowers, DMR like weapons, and more. They have been very good with balancing each weapon, grenade, stratagem, ordnance, and consumables to be the perfect balance between devastating in the right hands of players who want to go pro, laughable moments with players who decide to enjoy the casual aspect, and easy enough to understand for those new or using something for the first time. Therefore overall rating i give this section is
10/10

Ambiance, Music, and World Building
There is only one thing i will say about the music, and that if you decide to ever shut it off you are a traitor hands down. This is one of the best music albums i have ever heard and packs such a punch that i believe it can truly turn your worst of days into an inspiration and hope filled day just in a matter of moments. Each planet gives off great ambiance although i will say i wish there was slightly more for automatons. The bugs seem perfect seeing tiny bugs skitter around trying to bite your ankles, and larger ones beaming down on you. As for Bots they play a war tune you can occasionally listen to if you sneak up on them. I do think down the line the immersion of planetary life being hunted by the different factions or even trying to battle whatever approaches them to make a Man vs Enemy vs Nature scenario could be super cool, and i think regardless they have the staple that makes what every helldiver dreams for, which is launching a giant ICBM out into the distance giving off this beautiful shock wave, and plume of orange smoke set ablaze in the distance. They give many updates to build the world in this game ranging all the way from the second you step out of your cryo-pod in your ship and seeing the ice melt off, to funny announcements on your TV inside your ship, the commander waiting for you to activate the war table, the pods dropping and breaking into the atmosphere, and tons more! Every detail they bring truly feels like your setting foot into a developing story as voice lines and announcements, even the war map changes due to the efforts of EVERY SINGLE Helldiver you come across. All around i have to give this section a
10/10

WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER THIS GAME

I do believe this game brings a sense of joy to so many people. and can truly help make your taste for the gaming world be healthier then ever as they include literal MICRO transactions, so small and so unnecessary you can tell they truly just use this as a method for support since every single item can be achieved in game except for two things. An arcade game that lets you practice every stratagem in retro gaming fashion on a console, and a cosmetic change of armor, and title that lets others know you are someone who paid for the DLC giving you access to those minor details. The stats you get from the armor itself are still available in the game and mirror a free set every player has access too regardless.

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