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[dreamstation]

Helldivers 2: The Final Preview - IGN

After going hands-on with Helldivers 2 for three hours, I’m sold on the bold pivot from the original’s top-down view to the sequel’s new third-person perspective, the appetizing roster of deadly gadgets, and the outrageous comedic tone that expertly channels the low-budget action film vibes that...

www.ign.com

Preview: Helldivers 2 Utterly Revels in Its Chaotic Bug Battles

Hands on with Sony's new shooter

www.pushsquare.com

Helldivers 2 preview - peace through superior firepower

How I learned to stop worrying and love the bombs

www.techradar.com

Looks pretty good. Keen as. Will be there day one on PS5. No mention of frame rate and graphical options though. Hope there is a performance mode that runs at 60fps.

 

[Heisenberg007]

My prediction was 81-82 MC. But these glowing previews may mean even better scores

 

[Markio128]

This game does look like a lot of fun, and the previews seem positive. Tempting.

 

[StueyDuck]

I'm so ready for this... I want it now.

For super earth

(It's the best starship troopers game, even better than that actual starship troopers game that we got last year or whenever)

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Helldivers 2: The Final Preview - IGN

After going hands-on with Helldivers 2 for three hours, I’m sold on the bold pivot from the original’s top-down view to the sequel’s new third-person perspective, the appetizing roster of deadly gadgets, and the outrageous comedic tone that expertly channels the low-budget action film vibes that...

www.ign.com

Preview: Helldivers 2 Utterly Revels in Its Chaotic Bug Battles

Hands on with Sony's new shooter

www.pushsquare.com

Helldivers 2 preview - peace through superior firepower

How I learned to stop worrying and love the bombs

www.techradar.com

Looks pretty good. Keen as. Will be there day one on PS5. No mention of frame rate and graphical options though. Hope there is a performance mode that runs at 60fps.

Read the pushsquare article and the comments below, the previewer said it felt like a smooth 60fps throughout.

 

[Zheph]

solid day one for me

 

[demigod]

I'm so ready for this... I want it now.

For super earth

(It's the best starship troopers game, even better than that actual starship troopers game that we got last year or whenever)

Really? I was about to buy it last week since it was a couple of bucks off msrp but waited for this instead.

 

[[Sigma]]

 

[dreamstation]

Read the pushsquare article and the comments below, the previewer said it felt like a smooth 60fps throughout.

Nice! I did not see that! Hell yeah!

 

[Killjoy-NL]

I honestly have no idea what this game is about exactly, or what you're supposed to do, other than it reminding me of Starship Troopers.

But I'm going to pre-order the Super Citizen Edition when I get home from work.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

 

[dreamstation]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

How do you know this is a worse game..? If it's anything like the first one it's going to be awesome fun.

 

[tommib]

Am assuming it’s gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

What you on about? What’s the conspiracy here? Explain this to all of us, please.

 

[STARSBarry]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

ROFL, no.

I know I have some bad takes, but this IS a bad take. It will get better reviews if it's a better game, unless graphics and DC IP's apparently give you +20% score.

 

[GymWolf]

We need a topic where to put the names of people whoi are gonna play this one so we can do some coop.

I'm ready to distribute some democracy.

P.s. is there any preview with only gameplay footage, i can't stand any voice-over

 

[GymWolf]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

A worse game?

 

[tommib]

We need a topic where to put the names of people whoi are gonna play this one so we can do some coop.

I'm ready to distribute some democracy.

P.s. is there any preview with only gameplay footage, i can't stand any voice-over

I might get it if we have a GAF team going on.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

This game looks better and more polished than that turd in every sense. What do you mean?

 

[Heisenberg007]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

This is a driveby post if I have ever seen one.

 

[crackajack]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

If install size defines worse for you, yes, HD2 seems to be circa half as good as SS.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Nice! I did not see that! Hell yeah!

Yeah in the comments below the pushsquare staff clarified so hopefully that’s good news. Definitely was weird that they held back previews until so close to release but now that 60fps is hopefully confirmed I’m 100% in.

 

[Luipadre]

This looks sooooooooo much better at 60 fps its not even funny. All of their trailers were pretty bad and laggy. These videos sold me on this game. Looks super dope

 

[Luipadre]

 

[demigod]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

Console warring at its finest.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I hope this game find success

 

[GymWolf]

I might get it if we have a GAF team going on.

I'm soo gonna friendly fire on you by mistake

 

[Schmendrick]

I expected generic fodder from this game. If it turns out to be great then...
I´ll still never play it because my toddler says no and being an adult with no free time sucks. /rant.

 

[Luipadre]

I really hope there is a UI scale slider. It should be mandatory in every game

 

[GymWolf]

They nailed robot and bugs "gore", the shooting loooks very satisfying.

 

[Luipadre]

Framerate still looks all over the place tho and the resolution in performacne mode looks really low aswell. Probably going with PC on this one

 

[Heisenberg007]

I might get it if we have a GAF team going on.

Same. I would break my no-new-game-purchase-in-Q1-and-first-clear-your-huge-backlog-you-fucking-dumbass rule if we are all playing together.

 

[Ethelwulf]

Looks very fun to play. That's the only thing that matters to me! PC team anyone?

 

[GymWolf]

Framerate still looks all over the place tho and the resolution in performacne mode looks really low aswell. Probably going with PC on this one

Pc is the way, free multyplayer and it's also 10 euros cheaper.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

How do you know this is a worse game..? If it's anything like the first one it's going to be awesome fun.

A worse game?

More of a question. There is a “?” at the end.

This game looks better and more polished than that turd in every sense. What do you mean?

Not to me, it doesn’t. Looks decent low budget title.

Dont get me wrong, its my type of game, i will play heck out of it when i get the chance.

Does look slightly generic and overly safe though. Compared to Suicide Squad which has a new gameplay system.

What you on about? What’s the conspiracy here? Explain this to all of us, please.

ROFL, no.

I know I have some bad takes, but this IS a bad take. It will get better reviews if it's a better game, unless graphics and DC IP's apparently give you +20% score.

Not a conspiracy unless it actually does score higher. Remains to be seen.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Not a conspiracy unless it actually does score higher. Remains to be seen.

I don't see how this game will score lower than a 63 on Metacritic.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Not a conspiracy unless it actually does score higher. Remains to be seen.

Suicide Squad has a 63 Metacritic as of now.

Do you really think Helldivers 2, based on the videos and previews you've seen, has any chance of scoring lower than a 63?

 

[FalsettoVibe]

This game is about to be

 

[Markio128]

If I see a few of my UK buddies playing this game, then I’ll probably get it. It could still be fun with randoms though.

 

[demigod]

I don't see how this game will score lower than a 63 on Metacritic.

Suicide Squad has a 63 Metacritic as of now.

Do you really think Helldivers 2, based on the videos and previews you've seen, has any chance of scoring lower than a 63?

In his

Spoiler

wet

dream

 

[vaibhavpisal]

I don't see how this game will score lower than a 63 on Metacritic.

Suicide Squad has a 63 Metacritic as of now.

Do you really think Helldivers 2, based on the videos and previews you've seen, has any chance of scoring lower than a 63?

Can go either way. But hopefully they will have some legit justification if it does score higher, for sake of their credibility.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

In his

Spoiler

wet

dream

Yeah sounds like a weird hill do die on. You could smell the flop on Suicide Squad a mile away. Helldivers 2 isn't even on the same ballpark. Weird.

 

[demigod]

Only have 1 PS5 until the Pro so i’ll be getting this for PC to play with my son and maybe his friends.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Can go either way. But hopefully they will have some legit justification if it does score higher, for sake of their credibility.

You talk like Suicide Squad is a great game and those scores aren't justified lmao. Nothing about Helldivers 2 seems to be on that level and i also don't even see why reviewers need "legit justification" for Helldivers 2 to score higher than a terrible game.

 

[Markio128]

Can go either way. But hopefully they will have some legit justification if it does score higher, for sake of their credibility.

What does the Helldivers 2 review have to do with Suicide Squad? I’m genuinely baffled.

 

[Bilu]

"Though, it strikes at the heart of what Helldivers 2 is all about: fun. The game is the perfect excuse to switch your brain off (to a degree) and down legions of bugs all for army generals who couldn't care less whether you die or not".

Turn your brain off boys, but only for this game, not for others. Another curious case of good relations between journalists and Sony.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Am assuming its gonna get better reviews than Suicide Squad, despite being a worse game?

What are you talking about. Completely different games despite both being GaaS. This is a coop shooter ie. Deep Rock Galactic or Left 4 Dead(ish). It'll be a better game because the game looks better.

The main issue that comes up is possibly a lack of content. The game will live or die depending on how it delivers content, but for £35 I'm on board with what they have currently.

 

[Yoboman]

I'm sold just by the fact Earth is called Super Earth in this game

 

[DenchDeckard]

Whats the expectations for review son this one?

It's only £24.99 on PC but I am a little concerned about the DRM. Has it been proven to be ok?

Also, would anyone be willing to play at a decent UK time with a rat?

 

[phant0m]

This is free on PS+ right?

 

[Lucifers Beard]

This is free on PS+ right?

No, £35 or whatever your regional equivalent is. It was never said that they would include it with any subscription services and I believe Sony are basically dead against that.