Helldivers II

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83

Top Critic Average

90%

Critics Recommend

IGN
9 / 10
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
Eurogamer
4 / 5
PC Gamer
86 / 100
TheGamer
4 / 5
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
Game Informer
9 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Creators: Arrowhead Game Studios AB, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release Date: Feb 8, 2024 - PC, PlayStation 5

Helldivers II Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Engaging and dynamic cooperative combat

Varied and replayable missions

Complex progression system

Helldivers II is a chaotic third-person cooperative shooter that blends strategic depth with frantic, high-octane action. Critics praise its engaging gunplay, addictive cooperative gameplay, and dark humor. Missions are varied, with dynamic combat across diverse planets. However, the game suffers from occasional server issues, repetitive missions, and progression challenges tied to multiple currencies. Despite these flaws, Helldivers II delivers an exciting and rewarding experience, especially when played with friends, but may be less appealing for solo players.


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Helldivers 2 Announcement Event

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Helldivers 2 - Announce Trailer | PS5 & PC Games


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Critic Reviews for Helldivers II

Helldivers 2's combat feels fantastic, its missions stay fresh and interesting, and its smart progression system doesn’t nickel and dime you.

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Helldivers 2 is an exceptional cooperative experience, featuring a tight gameplay loop that is easy to pick up, and extremely difficult to put down. While its launch was plagued with issues, the title ends its first week as one of modern gaming's best multiplayer experiences. From the moment the opening cutscene rolls, players are engrossed in a hyper-militarized world that is just as rewarding as it is deadly. Whether players achieve a glorious victory or fail miserably, Helldivers 2 finds ways to make every mission truly memorable, by injecting its vast battlegrounds with a dark sense of humor, gratuitous gore, and uncapped replayability. After just one week, the title has proven itself a must-play experience on both the PC and PS5. With the majority of its universe still waiting to be explored, and the foundations of its story beginning to take shape, Helldivers 2 is sure to be an experience that keeps fans coming back for more.

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With its high-chaos, high-comedy firefights, Helldivers 2 is a riot to play with friends – although its launch has been hampered by persistent matchmaking and progression problems.

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Server issues aside, Helldivers 2 is a bombastic, strategically engaging and funny squad shooter.

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After all of this, I got what I was expecting from the game: a damn fun time. What I didn’t expect, however, is to be thinking about it so much after each game, wanting to dive right back into hell with others alongside me. I can’t wait to get better at the game, face bigger threats, to see what planets this galaxy holds, and just what each planet will throw my way. I’m not one to often fall into multiplayer experiences, but even with a quickly-resolved rocky launch, Helldivers 2 is a strong and careful foundation for the beginnings of a flagship multiplayer experience of 2024 and, if it bears the strength of its launch, into the years to come.

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"The way bugs burst and robots rupture is a masterclass in damage feedback"

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Perhaps the biggest hurdle Helldivers 2 has to face is its own success; servers have been overrun since launch, leading to lengthy wait times and faltering progression systems. Yet, for me, the indoctrination is just too strong. I'm still compelled to wait my turn to get another taste of sweet victory in this live-service diamond in the rough.

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Helldivers 2's randomized missions and compelling reward track make for a delightfully fun shooter.

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Industry Coverage

Helldivers 2 Frying Pan Leak Has Fans Thinking Melee Weapons Are Coming

Helldivers 2 Frying Pan Leak Has Fans Thinking Melee Weapons Are Coming

Are we finally getting melee weapons, or is it just clutter?

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Helldivers 2 Is Reportedly Bringing Back First Game's Armor

Helldivers 2 Is Reportedly Bringing Back First Game's Armor

Celebrating the brave Helldivers who "forever defeated" the Terminid, Illuminate, and Cyborgs. Yeah, about that...

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