Helldivers II Reviews
Helldivers 2 is the best game of 2024 so far, only being held back by the fact that the small team at Arrowhead Studios was not expecting so many players to flood the servers at launch.
Helldivers 2 is a beautifully crafted Live Service that marks the starting point for a potentially limitless title. The title turns out to be fun and well crafted. The only detail that turned my nose up at it is its near unplayability in solo play. I understand that the game is meant to be a cooperative title however giving a few more possibilities to single players I personally would have appreciated it. Who knows, however, that future updates may not completely innovate the modes thus adding more single player usability as well.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Helldivers 2 is a very strong co-op extraction shooter with some excellent gameplay and mechanics. Unfortunately, a lack of endgame content or a reason to keep progressing keep the game from being the live service darling that many thought it would be at launch.
Fun, addictive gameplay full of emergent moments and active developer support will have the community engaged for years with good reason.
HELLDIVERS II are a great example of how a good online game should look like. The simple concept and great execution is enough to keep hundreds of thousands of players entertained for many hours. Only the connection issues prevent me from giving it a better score.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Helldivers 2 doesn't do anything special, exceptional, or unique at its core. But what it does, is it does damn well, and it enhances it with similarly good mechanics, audiovisual design, impeccable atmosphere, an emphasis on co-op, and an overall gameplay loop. In other words, it's just incredible fun to play. We couldn't have hoped for more.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Helldivers 2 tackles it differently than its predecessor and in this case that has been a good gamble. Helldivers 2 guarantees hours full of pleasure, provided you play this with several and preferably also with friends. It is chaotic and you regularly find yourself on a battlefield. The missions can sometimes feel somewhat repeating, but that cannot be said about the rest. You can completely dress your character and provide it with the latest tools. A wonderful snack for which you are not lost the full pound.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
I can say that we are facing one of the best coop games released in recent years. The fun imposed is something superb, and I believe that with the studio's commitment to adding additional content over time, if they play the right weapons (Arrowhead, can I suggest a training ground on the ship to test the weapons, please?), they will be able to keep the player base pretty high... and I'll be there to spread democracy!
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Helldivers 2 is my forever game, one that I will play for years, and where I look forward to each day, because who knows what new additions the ongoing galactic war effort will bring? Today a mech? Tomorrow a new weapon? Who knows, and that’s the beauty of it!
As the first official live-service game from Sony, Helldivers 2 manages to stand on its own despite a certain lack of content. Its gameplay thrives by embracing the chaotic opportunity of its systems: from the hordes to friendly fire, to the multiple in-game effects (meteor showers, muddy terrain. Etc.). And its narrative consistency rarely fails to entertain, by feeding its ultracapistalist and fascist worldview.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
To put it plainly, Helldivers 2 is one of the best cooperative games in recent years. An uncomprisingly fun shooter, which may even stand up with the titans like Left 4 Dead 2, Monster Hunter World and Halo Master Chief Collection. Games like these, as well as Helldivers 2, are the ones I have spent hundreds of hours in, and will most likely continue to play for years to come. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to spread some managed democracy. Freedom don’t come free!
Arrowhead shines with Helldivers 2, a very funny sequel, which surprises both veterans of the series and those who had never heard of the name until now. A unique, entertaining and identity-filled title that awaits with open arms anyone willing to supply a little democracy at the point of a shotgun.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Helldivers 2 has single-handedly reinvigorated my love for live service games. The lighthearted yet intense gameplay feels like a throwback to multiplayer games from the PS3/360 era where the focus was on fun first and monetization second. Everything is on point with this game, from the immersive environment aesthetics to the great arsenal of weapons to the diverse enemy factions to yes, even the friendly-fire hilarity.
Each aspect of Helldivers 2, from its combat to the progression, feels so unique that I can’t help but continuously gush over it.
Helldivers 2 is not a perfect experience, and it is not a game that offers innovative or distinctive ideas, but it is a simple game that offers what anyone desires from a cooperative experience with his friends, which is spending an enjoyable time, due to the availability of a set of aspects that serve the cooperative play experience, with a slight Cinematic touch, and a dazzling visual level.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
After an impressive start to the year with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the momentum continues. Helldivers 2 is incredibly fun, action-packed and full of highlights. You'll have the time of your life with the soldiers you meet on your adventures. Battlefields will be filled with scenes worthy of the best cinematics, and memories will be made. While Helldivers I wasn't as successful as Helldivers II, it's good to see that this one has been a hit since its release. Now we'll just have to see what the future holds. Because between you and me, Helldivers 2 could easily take the top spot in terms of hours spent on a game this year. It's enough to keep my interest renewed on a fairly regular basis. So it's in the studio's hands to stay relevant at all times. But for now, the game is fantastic. And that's what I'll remember in the end. Long live democracy!
Review in French | Read full review
Helldivers 2 is an excellent Live Service that has the ability to capture players and keep them glued to the screen for hours on end. So many mechanics that are accessible to all are the key to the success of Arrowhead Games Studio's title, which must continue to support the game not only on the content side, but also on the technical side.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Arrowhead Games Studios has delivered an impressive sequel that elevates the concept they introduced back in 2015, and has established a commendable foundation for a live service title. I can already see Helldivers 2 being at the top of people’s minds when they are faced with the question – do you have any co-op shooters to recommend?
Helldivers 2 is one of the best multiplayer games in recent years: it's funny, entertaining, brutal and challenging in just the right way.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Helldivers 2 is a highly intense and immersive cooperative multiplayer with much more content than one can count. Of course, you can fight the creatures and droids going solo, but the ultimate experience you’ll receive is with peers. If you’re hoping for a story mode to get on, you won’t be getting much of that here. However, what you’re getting, including the enthralling missions and objectives, won’t matter much. And this game should give you hope for the future of online-based video games.