Helldivers

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 493 Ratings

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  1. Zbox
    Mar 3, 2015
    10
    helldivers is like baby from starship troopers and warhammer 40k , fun and addictive but also...... PREPARE TO DIE.......... ALOT !!!! with unlimited replay value, it cant go wrong for 19.99
  2. teflonminne
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    By FAR the most fun i've had in a multiplayer game on my PS4 since i bought it, and for $20? Devs should call the police because this a STEAL! The stratagem system is awesome, the weapons feel diverse and the sounds, oh my god the sound of a machinegun spinning up and spewing death and mayhem in every direction.. If you haven't picked this game up already, treat yourself. And theBy FAR the most fun i've had in a multiplayer game on my PS4 since i bought it, and for $20? Devs should call the police because this a STEAL! The stratagem system is awesome, the weapons feel diverse and the sounds, oh my god the sound of a machinegun spinning up and spewing death and mayhem in every direction.. If you haven't picked this game up already, treat yourself. And the developers are in tune with the community with constant feedback through their subreddit and i guess they have forums as well. 10/10… Expand
  3. Kydd_Amigo
    Jan 19, 2016
    8
    Easy to learn, hard to master. This game shines in multi. Possibly one of the best co-op games I've ever played. The theme is the satiric progressive/expansionist futuristic society, think Starship Troopers!

    Helldivers requires communication and quick thinking as you move to higher difficulty levels and quickly becomes all out chaos with multiple players at high difficulty. But should    Easy to learn, hard to master. This game shines in multi. Possibly one of the best co-op games I've ever played. The theme is the satiric progressive/expansionist futuristic society, think Starship Troopers!

    Helldivers requires communication and quick thinking as you move to higher difficulty levels and quickly becomes all out chaos with multiple players at high difficulty. But should you and your fellow Helldivers communicate, you quickly find the calm amidst the storm.

    Hours of entertain found here!    … Expand
  4. Jugmonkey
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    Total blast. Baldur's Gate meets Starship Troopers. Absolutely addicting and the best $20 I've spent on a game in recent memory. So much fun and seemingly unlimited playability. I've found myself playing this exclusively now for a couple weeks. Who knew spreading democracy throughout the universe could be so fun. The online co-op is where its at. Link up as a foursome and have at some bugTotal blast. Baldur's Gate meets Starship Troopers. Absolutely addicting and the best $20 I've spent on a game in recent memory. So much fun and seemingly unlimited playability. I've found myself playing this exclusively now for a couple weeks. Who knew spreading democracy throughout the universe could be so fun. The online co-op is where its at. Link up as a foursome and have at some bug killing. Lots of fun weapons and level ups. I hope there's a sequel. Game rocks.… Expand
  5. Sookilala
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Great twin stick shooter... the most enjoyable multiplayer experience ive had on PS4 thus far... unforgiving difficulty curve simple but great mechanics... 15 hours of enjoyment atm, great value for money...
  6. Gonejackal
    Dec 5, 2016
    9
    People who are giving this game low scores, are criticizing it for the wrong reasons. They are complaining about manual reloading, not enough ammo, stratagem key combos etc. Are these guys for real? It is the formula on which this game thrives. It finds a great balance between strategizing and working as a team, and simply blowing sh*t up. I am quite far into the game and ammo has neverPeople who are giving this game low scores, are criticizing it for the wrong reasons. They are complaining about manual reloading, not enough ammo, stratagem key combos etc. Are these guys for real? It is the formula on which this game thrives. It finds a great balance between strategizing and working as a team, and simply blowing sh*t up. I am quite far into the game and ammo has never really been an issue. It is simply about being able to prioritize your load out before going into a mission and which team member provides ammo drops and when. (To get my point across I am playing the game with my wife and four year old son) Having to key combo stratagems adds a level of intensity and challenge to the battlefield and quite honestly if they made it a one button action, it would make the game extremely boring.

    The visual style of the game is engrossing and reminds me of a Blizzard title - polished. Character movement and general animations are smooth and satisfying to watch. The sound effects are noticeable and immersive. Units have some hilarious chirps, enemy mobs make threatening gestures and again the kill effects are satisfying and make for an extremely addictive experience. I also cannot understand how people are complaining about repetitiveness. Yes, it is repetitive, but the above mentioned mechanics make it a fun repetition. Kind of like the fun you had slaughtering mob after mob in (insert any mmo, rpg hack and slash here).

    To top all this off, each player gains experience per level, amount of kills, objectives completed within a mission, relics found etc. The leveling system is obviously not as deep as other titles out there (like Skyrim as a rather extreme example), but its depth adds enough to make an impact in the game. There are a plethora of weapons to choose from and each weapon has a skill tree to level up making your desired weapon(s) of choice more powerful to suit your style of play. You can also upgrade your stratagems in a similar fashion.

    Another unique touch is the system zone contribution progress bar, which increases each time an online player(s) completes a mission and dominates a planet. When this bar is filled, it initiates a global offensive attack on the alien home world in question, adding a greater sense of immersion knowing there are thousands of other 'Helldivers' out there kicking butt like you all for a common goal - freedom and liberation!

    Overall his game is a fun, well balanced, extremely polished twin stick shooter, satisfying in every aspect and it really shines playing it couch coop.    … Expand
  7. pongkrit03
    Oct 30, 2016
    9
    I never expected that this game would be so much fun. Helldivers is very challenging and strategical. It is the best COOP game I've ever played. Only bad thing I found was the internet connection that was sometimes difficult to connect to other players. Other aspects are fine. Gameplay is superb. A bit repetitive once you played for a while, but acceptable with this low price. You can'tI never expected that this game would be so much fun. Helldivers is very challenging and strategical. It is the best COOP game I've ever played. Only bad thing I found was the internet connection that was sometimes difficult to connect to other players. Other aspects are fine. Gameplay is superb. A bit repetitive once you played for a while, but acceptable with this low price. You can't expect the game to have huge content like AAA game 60s title anyway. I really like to see this game evolve in the future. There are a lot of rooms to improve.

    In sum, as long as you have friends to play with, I recommend you to buy this game immediately, grab your weapon and hop on alien's planet for universe's liberty and democracy.    … Expand
  8. felasi
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    Excellent twin stick shooter with co-op play. Something ive always wanted. Having 3 of my buddies join and taking on a hell dive challenge is a blast. Game really places and emphasis on co-op play, i.e. buddy can reload your rocket launcher for you making the reload time much faster. Excellent way to reward players for co-op play. Also im glad friendly fire is on. Makes it that much moreExcellent twin stick shooter with co-op play. Something ive always wanted. Having 3 of my buddies join and taking on a hell dive challenge is a blast. Game really places and emphasis on co-op play, i.e. buddy can reload your rocket launcher for you making the reload time much faster. Excellent way to reward players for co-op play. Also im glad friendly fire is on. Makes it that much more challenging, and ofcourse funny. Good variety of enemies. I thought i would move on from this game within 2 weeks, but the game play was solid enough to keep me around.… Expand
  9. Teardropzz
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    This game... I started to believe in games again.. I could write things forever but no, i want to leave a comment for this glorious game and go back and play.
    Being 30 years old, my faith in gaming industry has died because of companies like ea taking over everything... Anyway oldscool player here, been through a lot.
    Guys just BUY and SUPPORT this game, you have to see it for yourself,    This game... I started to believe in games again.. I could write things forever but no, i want to leave a comment for this glorious game and go back and play.
    Being 30 years old, my faith in gaming industry has died because of companies like ea taking over everything... Anyway oldscool player here, been through a lot.
    Guys just BUY and SUPPORT this game, you have to see it for yourself, you will die a lot but give it a try and you will not believe the awesomness..
    Tbh i think this is one of the games that just live and die by how good the community is so guys just hope on the hype train .. U re so gonna love it.. see you inside and don't land on top of me lol..

    P.S. so many laughters for so little time played gg    … Expand
  10. Furtin
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    So much fun to play. This is such a great example of easy to play and hard to master. Go in Solo, if you have the skills. Check out the Lvl12 solo runs on youtube.

    @Arrowhead: The desperate attempt to get the combinations on the D-pad in utterly stress moments are genius! But then: it is much more fun and sheer crazyness on screen with three other players, that you would miss out on    So much fun to play. This is such a great example of easy to play and hard to master. Go in Solo, if you have the skills. Check out the Lvl12 solo runs on youtube.

    @Arrowhead: The desperate attempt to get the combinations on the D-pad in utterly stress moments are genius!

    But then: it is much more fun and sheer crazyness on screen with three other players, that you would miss out on a big ton of fun.

    Good thing is: you can choose!
    Go solo or invite others - and fight the aliens for a cup of liber-tea!    … Expand
  11. ryryan
    Mar 18, 2015
    10
    Fun, enjoyably re-playable, and casual but can also demand serious teamwork on harder levels. The matchmaking is easy (though often dangerous). IF you like chaos and teamwork in a well-made shooter, go for it.
  12. bloosugar
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Really...really...really...good. I love this game. It is very satisfying to punch in the various codes to summon items and gear, which was something that had me worried before i purchased it. It looks good, is fun and has a satirical humor. Pick it up if you enjoyed Diablo, Dead nation, Renegade ops, Mortal Kombat, Commando, Contra, Warcraft, Dark souls etc. just get it, you shant beReally...really...really...good. I love this game. It is very satisfying to punch in the various codes to summon items and gear, which was something that had me worried before i purchased it. It looks good, is fun and has a satirical humor. Pick it up if you enjoyed Diablo, Dead nation, Renegade ops, Mortal Kombat, Commando, Contra, Warcraft, Dark souls etc. just get it, you shant be dissatisfied(the vita version is good, but a little cumbersome control wise, though not overtly{for me anyways}.)… Expand
  13. Cherryleaf
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    You'll die. A lot! Cause there is a myriad of stuffs that can, and will, kill you - friends, foes, gear - and it is all part of the fun. I think there is a whole lot of others that thinks this reminds them of this being a baby spawned from Starship troopers and Warhammer 40k, and I'll have to say: I agree.

    This game is best enjoyed together in group of four, so grab hold of three    You'll die. A lot! Cause there is a myriad of stuffs that can, and will, kill you - friends, foes, gear - and it is all part of the fun. I think there is a whole lot of others that thinks this reminds them of this being a baby spawned from Starship troopers and Warhammer 40k, and I'll have to say: I agree.

    This game is best enjoyed together in group of four, so grab hold of three friends, and dive in to helluva lot of fun!    … Expand
  14. Levelgamer
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    Its a good game with a good "starship troopers" storie!
    Strategic levels and many ways to achieve the missions
    Good to play with friends, good price and a nice option to play while House of the Wolves still in shadows
  15. Kurisuteian22
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    Amazing game!!! One of the best multiplayer AND co-op games in ps store. Lots of hilarious moments and almost the only thing I play in the ps vita right now (with wi-fi connection). Buy it! The more we log in, more interesting the game is. The DLC it's not needed.
  16. vashkor
    Mar 12, 2016
    9
    I have 50+ hours in this game and still enjoying every moment of it. You can technically play it as a single player, but having or finding a good team and working together to complete a "Hell Dive" difficulty mission with 3 stars is very satisfying. I love how all the players are playing together in a common real-time galactic campaign. Any independent accomplishment will give you theI have 50+ hours in this game and still enjoying every moment of it. You can technically play it as a single player, but having or finding a good team and working together to complete a "Hell Dive" difficulty mission with 3 stars is very satisfying. I love how all the players are playing together in a common real-time galactic campaign. Any independent accomplishment will give you the feeling that you are contributing to the whole community. Which is probably the reason why the people you meet online are mostly friendly.

    You can unlock many items for free just by playing, and those will be just as strong as the dlc items. Actually, you can just use your starting weapon and be as strong as you would be with a weapon unlocked at level 25 for example. Yet it's great to have the options to try out new strategies, and Helldivers is a lot about that. I personally recommend getting the dlcs for full experience.

    I feel the game could use a better opening cinematic. I was turned off at first with the mediocre artwork. And it will be great to see other visual improvements and item additions which I'm sure the developers are working on.    … Expand
  17. DoG2000
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    HONEST REVIEW: This game does what it aims to do, and does it well. No more, and no less. If you're looking for a complex story, good character development and a well thought out single player plotline, you won't find it here. If you ARE looking for an hour or two to burn with a couple friends playing a strategic, well made twin-stick shooter, and having a blast doing it, you've downloadedHONEST REVIEW: This game does what it aims to do, and does it well. No more, and no less. If you're looking for a complex story, good character development and a well thought out single player plotline, you won't find it here. If you ARE looking for an hour or two to burn with a couple friends playing a strategic, well made twin-stick shooter, and having a blast doing it, you've downloaded the right game.

    SIMILAR GAMES: If you liked Dead Nation, or perhaps Pixel Junk's Shooter / Shooter 2, there's a very good chance you'll like this game as well.

    NOTE: The game is sub-par playing by yourself, but it really shines playing with 3 friends (and trying really hard not to shoot or squash them). I should be very annoyed when my friends shoot me and ask questions later, but I still find myself laughing instead.    … Expand
  18. onejed1
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    Dear Arrowhead,

    Thank you so much for making this game.

    Lots of fun, lots of laughter, very reasonable price. Cross-play cross-save cross-chat cross-buy? No-brainer.
  19. DreamcasterX
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    It reminds me of Destiny just in an overhead shooter form. I just wished there was more of a single player aspect, not everybody can always play online with a group of friends. Mechanics are solid & the graphics are pretty great overall considering it's modest budget. If you're looking for a challenging shooter to play with friends, this is a great place to start.
  20. pithing_needle
    Mar 5, 2015
    8
    Excellent twin-stick co-op. I didn't understand why they employed D-Pad combos to execute stratagems at first, but once you're past training and in a real mission, it adds a sense of urgency to the game. Nice look, controls are tight, and good value. Best of all, the difficulty is no walk-in-the park. Challenging, but not frustrating. With all the money I flushed down the toilet on recentExcellent twin-stick co-op. I didn't understand why they employed D-Pad combos to execute stratagems at first, but once you're past training and in a real mission, it adds a sense of urgency to the game. Nice look, controls are tight, and good value. Best of all, the difficulty is no walk-in-the park. Challenging, but not frustrating. With all the money I flushed down the toilet on recent lack-luster AAA releases, this is a breath of fresh air. I must inform you that I am a little biased toward twin-stickers, though. This goes all the way back to my youth and spending inordinate amounts of time and money on Robotron 2084. I'm only registering a score because I won't be able to post this review without one. I'm sick of assigning numbers. Numbers are for calculators.… Expand
  21. Sodastra
    Mar 28, 2015
    4
    Sadly, Helldivers lacks to many design flaws to be a good game.

    Especially: 1. All players of a mission are restricted to the same screen, although they are connected via Internet. This restriction is only normal for offline koop games. Leads to following problems: - Line of sight is greatly reduced compared to single player, as the screen centers in the middle of the players    Sadly, Helldivers lacks to many design flaws to be a good game.

    Especially:

    1. All players of a mission are restricted to the same screen, although they are connected via Internet. This restriction is only normal for offline koop games. Leads to following problems:

    - Line of sight is greatly reduced compared to single player, as the screen centers in the middle of the players position. Which leads to the tactic to fire blindly in directions where enemies MIGHT come along.
    - Frequently one player happens to fall back and be OFF SCREEN. Thus, he can't see what is happening with him and dies.

    2. Usage of equipment is a chore. You need to press certain key combinations for equipment to activate. Often in the midst of an chaotic battle, which leads to mistyping very often. Same applies for activating mission targets. This is ok for the latter, but inacceptable for own equipment. Imagine a Diablo 3 where you have to type long key combinations to use your skills. This leads to following consequences:

    - At the beginning of each mission and every time a new player arrives, equipment has to be summoned. However, the existing group regularly doesn't want to wait until the new players has summoned his toys.

    - More powerful equipment has longer combinations. This would be ok, but leads to players not using them as they are not really usable for the desired situations. Additionally, more powerful equipment tends to kill your comrades more easily, as friendly fire in this game is always on...

    3. Equipment is unbalanced, especially in teams. There is equipment which can be used indefinitly apart from cooldowns. And there is equipment that you can summon ONE TIME. If you die, this equipment drops to the ground. In hectic situations this means you often won't be able to retrieve your equipment - or it is stolen by your comrades instead. Consequently, most players in groups don't use equipment that will be dropped on death.

    4. Equipment progress is a fatal misdesign. You get new equipment mostly from completing planets with increasing difficulty. So, if you don't want to play overly chaotic, hectic and often impossible missions, your game progression comes to an end at half the game. However, you don't need the higher equipment in the easier missions. Nonetheless this cuts the progression content severely.

    5. Respawn system is ridiculous. On lower difficulties, it is possible to defeat enemy groups and have some rest, as new spawned groups take some time to get to you. On higher difficulties, there are ALWAYS enemies around, the only option is then to press forward and complete mission objectives while fighting enough enemies to proceed. Tactics are then non-existing. In many cases it is easier to run away from the current path than to try to get forward on the previously selected. Tedious.

    6. Single Player is possible, but broken as well. On the one hand, many of the multiplayer mistakes are gone. You have a full line of sight and you can retrieve fallen equipment any time. On the other hand, every difficulty other than easy is meant for groups. The only option to single them is to avoid fighting at all. This requires a special equipment not being available from the start. And of couse it offers some tactical depth. But why did I want to play a shooter then? The other option is to stay at easy missions, but these get boring very very fast.

    Conclusion:

    Depending on player type, Helldivers quickly leads either to frustration or to boredom. It is no bad game in terms of general game mechanics, but it could have been far better in keeping the players at bay. In the current state, I can't recommend buying it. It is challenging, yes. But it does so not with tactical depth like XCom, but with chaotic situations, friendly fire and other distractions. This can be done better - and has been done better before.    … Expand
  22. SparksTheRobot
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    Yes this game a is a top down twin stick shooter with remnants of Starship Troopers but, it's so much more. The depth of perks, stratagems and coop battles make this a game the best of it's genre. There is an abundance of features to this game that make it a game to keep you and your friends playing for months to come. It's a refreshing title that brings a ton of fun to the PlaystationYes this game a is a top down twin stick shooter with remnants of Starship Troopers but, it's so much more. The depth of perks, stratagems and coop battles make this a game the best of it's genre. There is an abundance of features to this game that make it a game to keep you and your friends playing for months to come. It's a refreshing title that brings a ton of fun to the Playstation family. It's nice to have more couch coop games as well, when there is such a small selection to choose from.… Expand
  23. arkhlongstride
    Mar 8, 2015
    10
    Diablo 3 addiction factor: Check

    Starship Troopers feeling: Check Strategy: Check High difficult: Check FUN: CHECK This game has everything. One of the best coop experience i had so far. The only requirement to enjoy this 100% is some friends. Dont expect to fully enjoy this if you are a solo player. Very low price if you count the cross platform and the hours of fun this    Diablo 3 addiction factor: Check

    Starship Troopers feeling: Check

    Strategy: Check

    High difficult: Check

    FUN: CHECK

    This game has everything. One of the best coop experience i had so far. The only requirement to enjoy this 100% is some friends. Dont expect to fully enjoy this if you are a solo player.

    Very low price if you count the cross platform and the hours of fun this game can provide. Waiting for Bloodborne will be easy now!    … Expand
  24. VickTorrie
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    It may seem just like another mix of games that you've already played before but Helldivers is something of its own. It has tons of replay ability, progression, and addictiveness. I'm sure you've heard that Helldivers shines brightest with friends. Give this one a try!
  25. Madrobot13
    Mar 12, 2015
    8
    There is a ton of reviews on this, I'll keep it short. It's a great game, very fun, the co opt works fantastic. It could use more stories and varied missions though. It you like Diablo and Starship troopers with a bunch of Warhammer 40K thrown it, you'll love it.
  26. jstevo
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    My 2 sisters and I loved playing this game. Its so easy to play 3 player local co-op. You soon get used to Friendly fire and how to call in air drops. We enjoyed playing Dead Nation, but the the graphics on HellDivers are so much better which really adds to the game.
  27. 00Link00
    Mar 6, 2015
    10
    defenatly a 10/10 if you play with freinds. when your low on ammo waiting for extraction while completly surrounded by enemis and some one sacrifices them selfs so the others can get away. those are the moments in games that are the best. it is definatly not a sp game.
  28. Casbi
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    Yea, good game, well worth the price (small compare to other games came out around the same time). Who would've thought that friendly fire in a top down shooter will change the game so much, it gets you thinking about forming a line, how best to move as a team etc. Haven't played the game much (only got to level 5), best moments were times when I saved teammates with shots that narrowlyYea, good game, well worth the price (small compare to other games came out around the same time). Who would've thought that friendly fire in a top down shooter will change the game so much, it gets you thinking about forming a line, how best to move as a team etc. Haven't played the game much (only got to level 5), best moments were times when I saved teammates with shots that narrowly misses them and got the mob that was melee them.… Expand
  29. Imagino
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    Arrowhead's Magicka roots are definitely apparent, and that's a good thing because they sure know how to make friendly fire hilarious, even when the difficulty is as high as this game. Recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in twin stick shooters.
  30. Charley023
    Mar 6, 2015
    10
    People can't be too particular! This is the real GAME! FUN is its core. After some controversies on some PS exclusive games, this one is finally an epic one! I have some much fun with my friends playing it! You don't want to miss it!
  31. Rounin
    Mar 6, 2015
    9
    So my friends asks me how is "Helldivers".. My answer? Frustratingly FUN.. It is one of those games you cannot lose focus. There are things you can unlock by leveling up and there are things you can only get by beating certain planets on certain difficulty. There are also perks you can unlock by using research points. Overall this game is fun. Missions usually take about 10-20 mins, thisSo my friends asks me how is "Helldivers".. My answer? Frustratingly FUN.. It is one of those games you cannot lose focus. There are things you can unlock by leveling up and there are things you can only get by beating certain planets on certain difficulty. There are also perks you can unlock by using research points. Overall this game is fun. Missions usually take about 10-20 mins, this is based on missions up to a "7" difficulty. So after a mission you see that it took 15 mins but it felt like forever! BUT you want more! I'd say if you are a little bored right now, give it a try you won't regret it.… Expand
  32. cstrang
    Mar 8, 2015
    7
    "INITIATING TELEPORT SEQUENCE

    CALCULATING TELEPORT MATRIX

    TELEPORT BOOT FAILED

    TELEPORT FAILED. RETURNING TO SHIP"

    Fun dual joystick shooter held back by terrible netcode.
  33. realwords
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    An incredible co-op experiences that rewards communication, focus, and wit. This game is truly genius in the form of the Stratagems feature, which allows you to deploy air-dropped weapons like Turrets, APCs, Tanks, and more. The game is BRUTAL too, one mistake and you've accidentally killed a teammate, or gotten killed by an enemy. I can't wait to see how much more content the developersAn incredible co-op experiences that rewards communication, focus, and wit. This game is truly genius in the form of the Stratagems feature, which allows you to deploy air-dropped weapons like Turrets, APCs, Tanks, and more. The game is BRUTAL too, one mistake and you've accidentally killed a teammate, or gotten killed by an enemy. I can't wait to see how much more content the developers add.

    The reason this game gets a point of is the currently weird matchmaking/invite system, which can be easily remedied once the devs get a hold on the issue. Otherwise, this game is far and beyond worth the 17.99$ asking price.    … Expand
  34. Dunge
    Mar 8, 2015
    5
    Me and 2 of my friends bought the game due to high ratings and recommendation online and played a few hours (now at level 7).

    Lot of positive aspects. Graphics are quite nice. Gameplay is fluid with good framerate. Controls are responsive. Multiplayer aspect works perfectly (two were playing on the same console with me online). There's quite a nice range of diversified weapons and    Me and 2 of my friends bought the game due to high ratings and recommendation online and played a few hours (now at level 7).

    Lot of positive aspects. Graphics are quite nice. Gameplay is fluid with good framerate. Controls are responsive. Multiplayer aspect works perfectly (two were playing on the same console with me online). There's quite a nice range of diversified weapons and stratagems.

    On the other hand, the missions/objectives and map design suck hard. The kind of empty sandbox square map where you have the same mini-objectives (most of the time stay in position while a countdown goes on) placed randomly that get repeated over and over again from one mission to another. The enemies just spawn randomly indefinitely instead of being placed at strategic positions. I was expecting more fleshed out quests, you know with exploration, waypoints, events, bosses and such. After tonight, I don't expect the game to evolve much more than what I already saw. A bit disappointing and overrated for this reason.    … Expand
  35. belt
    Mar 3, 2015
    9
    It's like if Destiny were top down and actually fun. But seriously, this is a blast in co-op. I personally would skip if you weren't planning on playing it with friends, as the missions get repetitive.
  36. Drumaen
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    I have been waiting for this game since November 2013 telling myself this is the first Indie game I had ever been looking for ever. Good God is it fun and a breath of fresh air!!! Thank you Arrowhead for making such a fun and different experience while keeping a very high level of graphical quality!

    For those on the fence, this game is loaded with content and hours of playtime. The    I have been waiting for this game since November 2013 telling myself this is the first Indie game I had ever been looking for ever. Good God is it fun and a breath of fresh air!!! Thank you Arrowhead for making such a fun and different experience while keeping a very high level of graphical quality!

    For those on the fence, this game is loaded with content and hours of playtime. The game mecanics are so solid it's insane. Way, way above my expectations!

    The community seems also to understand very well the concept of working together and avoiding friendly fire. Tons of fun! Get it!    … Expand
  37. SIPPIO
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    -ATTENTION ALL UNDECIDED PS users--ignore ALL ratings under 3..(esp ALL ZEROs) they are frustrated Xbox fanboys, or haters for who knows why.. I wish meta critic would fix this immature crap and limit the flAme scorers.........
    ---I'll keep this short
    ---This game is finally a break from all the annoying 16 bit dig dug, galago style graphics the indie devs have been giving us since    -ATTENTION ALL UNDECIDED PS users--ignore ALL ratings under 3..(esp ALL ZEROs) they are frustrated Xbox fanboys, or haters for who knows why.. I wish meta critic would fix this immature crap and limit the flAme scorers.........
    ---I'll keep this short
    ---This game is finally a break from all the annoying 16 bit dig dug, galago style graphics the indie devs have been giving us since launch. I grew up with those awful graphics, why on earth they are tolerated BY CHOICE annoys me..we didn't have a choice in 1993!!!

    ---I only played for 2 hours. I totally want to keep going but it's acter 3am and I gott work in the am :(
    ---addictive..each level is fast or easy(at least in beginning) so it's hard to put down the controller..
    ---gameplay--I struggled for like 5 minutes and then became elite just like that..
    ---story--I love anything conquest that is GALACTIC.. I'm excited for 'No Mans Sky'..
    I only just found out bout this gMe yesterday when seeing what the months free games were..
    ---so far the story isidentical to Starship Troopers. Pretty funny in that way..
    ---for $20 it's a nice break from the boring same ole while waiting for Bloodborne/Borderlands/State of Decay..

    Now the Negatives---
    --game seems like it's cheap in the art area..or the detail on flora and cheesy looking bugs. I haven't seen the other 3 enemy civilizations yet, so I hop they look better then dumb alien purple and green beetles..
    ----voice acting- it's not that its bad(it is), but it's missing and were forced to read the dialog. The NPC will say the 1st part of a sentence and the rest is reading...not a deal breaker, but hurts the story..

    ---multiplayer--- sorry, but haven't gotten that far yet..i tank it's co op only..who cares as versus would be lame imp in this type of shooting mechanics...    … Expand
  38. SWERY_51
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    If you like playing tough dual sticks shooters with some friends, this is the game you need.

    Pros:
    - Best coop seen since a very long time
    - It's difficult, you can die quite fast
    - Awesome gameplay mechanics
    - Epic soundtrack

    Cons:
    - Repetitive objectives
    - Your influence seems worthless
    - The customization of your avatar is quite limited
  39. FriedConsole
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    Somebody finally nailed a co-op dual stick shooter. Missions are short at about 15 minutes that it doesn't really matter so much if you get a crappy team. Lots of fun just working together to complete the objectives. Surprising amount of depth that will keep you playing for a long time with lots of interesting weapons and perks to unlock to keep it fresh. Biggest criticism is that matchingSomebody finally nailed a co-op dual stick shooter. Missions are short at about 15 minutes that it doesn't really matter so much if you get a crappy team. Lots of fun just working together to complete the objectives. Surprising amount of depth that will keep you playing for a long time with lots of interesting weapons and perks to unlock to keep it fresh. Biggest criticism is that matching making is terrible. You have to scroll through lots of full games and fail to connect to a game a lot to get matched. Some of the unlocks are useless and some are overpowered. Hopefully these get patched. Single player is not very fun. I can't recommend this game enough.… Expand
  40. whatisvisceral
    May 22, 2015
    9
    Boy, this game is an evil piece of... software. Don't expect the game to show you any courtesy or help you in any way, it's tough as nails. But when you beat a mission, you feel like a badass! Not for the faint of heart!
  41. Crunchewy
    Mar 10, 2015
    8
    Fantastic game, but very much multiplayer-centric. It isn't much fun solo, but it is so much fun with friends. I have to knock it down to an 8 for now, though, because of matchmaking issues. First of all you can't currently join a game if a friend is hosting it on a different device (so PS4 to PS Vita, for example), though apparently that does work with randoms. Even when you're on theFantastic game, but very much multiplayer-centric. It isn't much fun solo, but it is so much fun with friends. I have to knock it down to an 8 for now, though, because of matchmaking issues. First of all you can't currently join a game if a friend is hosting it on a different device (so PS4 to PS Vita, for example), though apparently that does work with randoms. Even when you're on the same platform it sometimes produces an error message when you try to join even if there is room for you. The game will seem to think they are not playing even though they are, or that the game is full when it isn't. You have to wait a few minutes, go back to the main menu, then go back in and you'll be able to join the game. I hope they can resolve these issues soon, but even with them this game is just so much fun. Highly recommended.… Expand
  42. lydianfanfare
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Every game I play either at our place our online, something hilarious/tragic/both happens, everyone laughs out loud, and someone catches themselves saying out loud something to the effect of "Man, this game is awesome!" There's just something about the joy and craziness of this game, and I can't stop playing it. So looking forward to Magicka 2!
  43. FriskyDogbreath
    Mar 8, 2015
    9
    Refreshing gameplay in the form of a top down shooter, although it has a steep learning curve at first, once you get used to the controls it's hard to put down, coop is satisfying and the banter of "Freedom" and "Liberty" adds a humorous touch to it all.
    On the flip side it can suffer from Destiny syndrome, grinding to get achieve new levels and get new gear really wears you down,    Refreshing gameplay in the form of a top down shooter, although it has a steep learning curve at first, once you get used to the controls it's hard to put down, coop is satisfying and the banter of "Freedom" and "Liberty" adds a humorous touch to it all.
    On the flip side it can suffer from Destiny syndrome, grinding to get achieve new levels and get new gear really wears you down, although once you get a good squad going you can fly right through most missions leaving a path of destruction in your wake.
    Overall it's a good buy for the money and a nice change of pace from the seemingly generic games that have been pumped out over the past year.
    Pros:
    -Innovative gameplay
    -Great coop
    -Good use of RTS elements
    -Great soundtrack
    Cons:
    -Grinding can be a chore
    -Single player is near impossible    … Expand
  44. okina
    Mar 4, 2015
    9
    I bought this game, and it's what i have imagined. TOOO FUN!

    There is a lot of strategy, it's not only shoot shoot and shoot. There is a lot of friendly fire, everything kills you, it makes the game even more hardcore (which is good)

    A perfect coop game to play with friends or randoms.
  45. ujinroth
    Jun 8, 2015
    0
    Automatic weapons don't shoot with some DS4 controllers, the dev's said they won't fix it, suggesting to people to buy another controller, obviously 60$ of incompetancy tax.
  46. OnP01ntGaming
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    I'll keep this as quick and benifical to you (the reader) as I possible can.

    Helldivers is a top-down twin stick shooter. It has a very minimal story, and you pretty much get the gist of things from the opening cinematic. You join the helldivers to protect your way of life, and as a helldiver, you fight battles protecting, resources, assests, and the influence of Super Earth. Some    I'll keep this as quick and benifical to you (the reader) as I possible can.

    Helldivers is a top-down twin stick shooter. It has a very minimal story, and you pretty much get the gist of things from the opening cinematic. You join the helldivers to protect your way of life, and as a helldiver, you fight battles protecting, resources, assests, and the influence of Super Earth.

    Some missions will have you reactivating anti-air defense systems, retieving lost black-boxes, and defending resource convoys before extracting. Youl'l be doing all this while fighting hordes of enemies which will progressively become more diffcult as you move from a level 1 planet up to a level 12 planet.

    You can capture a planet by completing all missions on that planet. Each mission has a certain amount of influence that is rewarded at completion of each planet and is added to the overall "war effort." The war effort is a feature in this game that is supppsed to keep the community invested and this is how it works: You have a Campaign Map of the entire galaxy, in the center of the galaxy is Super Earth. The galaxy is split up in to three sections, each owned by the games enemy faction. Each Faction has a set of "sectors," some controled by super earth, and some controlled by its respective faction. If one enemy faction takes all sectors and is able to attack Super Earth. The Helldivers lose the war, the map is reset and a new "session" begins. However, this also applies to the enemy factions homeworlds. This is where the influence matters. Once the Helldivers comeplely fill the Influence bar, they take the sector, pushing the enemy front closer their homeworld.

    Gameplay is just like any other two stick shooter. Left stick moves and the right stick aims and the shoulder buttons do things like shoot and throw gernades. The support (stratgems) system is pretty unique, requiring you to do button combos to call them in. I also like the fact everything can kill you. This often leads to some extermely funny (and frustrating) moments.

    Overall I gave this game a nine because ay the moment their is no invite system and matchmaking is a bit of a mess. But Arrowhead is already on top of it and will be releasing a series of patches in the coming days. If like games like Left 4 Dead or Magicka and if you ever played alien swarm on PC then youl'l most likely enjoy this game. I highly reccomened this game and think that most people who are suffering from the console drought will welcome this game with open arms.    … Expand
  47. Terran_Lopez
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    Helldrivers parece que ha sacado lo mejor de otros juegos para hacer una combinación maravillosa, la campaña tradicional ha sido dejada de lado para meterse de lleno en la experiencia multijugador, ya que jugar de forma individual es lo mismo pero sin compañeros de equipo.

    La jugabilidad es muy buena, los movimientos son sencillos y al mismo tiempo complejos, ya que debes de tener    Helldrivers parece que ha sacado lo mejor de otros juegos para hacer una combinación maravillosa, la campaña tradicional ha sido dejada de lado para meterse de lleno en la experiencia multijugador, ya que jugar de forma individual es lo mismo pero sin compañeros de equipo.

    La jugabilidad es muy buena, los movimientos son sencillos y al mismo tiempo complejos, ya que debes de tener cuidado al apuntar para no dañar a un aliado o destruir tus equipos mientras viene una oleada de enemigos.

    Progresar para desbloquear armas y mejoras, la personalización de tu personaje, el sistema de puntos, el defender posiciones, personas o un tren, destruir nidos de bichos, activar lanzamisiles, batallas alucinantes contra enemigos que no dejan de aparecer uno tras otros, lo hacen un juego altamente adictivo.

    Si te engancha el concepto del juego te dará para muchísimas horas de diversión, y uno de los puntos que más me gusto fue el poder jugar con amigos en la misma consola.

    A las personas que están más interesadas en una historia o un juego con gráficos alusinantes, no les parecerá un gran juego, pero para los que gustan de una buena jugabilidad y el multijugador, debe de ser una compra segura.

    Un juego que llegó sin bombos ni platillos, pero que puede convertirse en una compra indispensable.    … Expand
  48. MegaJohn
    Mar 4, 2015
    7
    For right noe, i can only give this game a 7. I have been waiting for this game since i first heard about it coming to PS Vita in February 2013. So far I have only put about an hour into it on PS4, and after only 4 missions, i like the gameplay and mechanics. I love twin stick shooters, so this was a day one purchase for me, however, as of now I'm not a big fan of the short missions. TheFor right noe, i can only give this game a 7. I have been waiting for this game since i first heard about it coming to PS Vita in February 2013. So far I have only put about an hour into it on PS4, and after only 4 missions, i like the gameplay and mechanics. I love twin stick shooters, so this was a day one purchase for me, however, as of now I'm not a big fan of the short missions. The first 4 missions that I have played have all consisted of completing 1 objective, like activating a SAM launcher, and then moving to the extraction point, and ending the mission. I do like the drop in/drop out multi-player, but so far of the missions I've played, players drop in right at the end, and dont really get to experience anything. So for now I've had to switch my lobby to private to stop from ruining everyone else's experience of dropping into my game when I have already completed the objective. I really hope that the more that I play, the better the missions will get, so that it really gives me an incentive to play multi-player. I'm sure it will, bit in the early missions its just not worth it to force would be teammates to join in just to view a loading screen.… Expand
  49. rerewrerererew
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    This is one of the best exclusives on PS4. There are some bugs right now, but overall its tremendously fun with friends or pubs, and offers really different gameplay styles for solo play. Many build options, lots of hilarious accidents. Spend the money you save on this 20 dollar gem and get a headset! I've been playing since release and I'm hopelessly and joyously addicted.
  50. kris2fur
    Mar 7, 2015
    2
    PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING.

    No one will tell you how broken this game is I have had my level reset from 15 to 0, twice. There are other various bugs too across all platforms. Difficulty is almost random sometimes. Some people can't fire specific weapons because of their controllers. People can't join each other multiplayer, you can't join your friends, you can't invite (This is a    PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING.

    No one will tell you how broken this game is I have had my level reset from 15 to 0, twice.
    There are other various bugs too across all platforms. Difficulty is almost random sometimes. Some people can't fire specific weapons because of their controllers.
    People can't join each other multiplayer, you can't join your friends, you can't invite (This is a feature of the actual game), it goes on and on.
    The facts are this is a great fun and punishing game but the verdict is it's got a high amount of bugs preventing players progression and ruining the experience.    … Expand
  51. AzothBluntin
    Mar 6, 2015
    9
    Helldivers , where do I start ! Top down twin sticks, yes. Unlockable tech tree that spans many hours, check. Engaging co op experience, yes. Inventive methods of calling in support packs, yes. Tower defence elements laced throughout, oh yes! A live dynamic battlefield where your choices make a difference in the galactic war! Also check. This game is the bee's knees! If you like shootingHelldivers , where do I start ! Top down twin sticks, yes. Unlockable tech tree that spans many hours, check. Engaging co op experience, yes. Inventive methods of calling in support packs, yes. Tower defence elements laced throughout, oh yes! A live dynamic battlefield where your choices make a difference in the galactic war! Also check. This game is the bee's knees! If you like shooting and dying and calling in air supports and probably also reviving people you're in luck. If you don't like fun and chew nails for a living then maybe you should pass this up ! Single player exists but only because it has to. Grab some pals or randos and let's save the Galaxy !… Expand
  52. Peptide
    Mar 6, 2015
    3
    WARNING!!! This game is the biggest steaming pile of crap ever released on PSN.
    If you are looking for a twin stick shooter, this has about as much action to it as a turtle race in a pool of molasses. For every scene of shooting you haver to sit through a lot of reading, story, background, and recapping. Don't bother trying to play alone. You have to be able to shoot, constantly    WARNING!!! This game is the biggest steaming pile of crap ever released on PSN.
    If you are looking for a twin stick shooter, this has about as much action to it as a turtle race in a pool of molasses. For every scene of shooting you haver to sit through a lot of reading, story, background, and recapping. Don't bother trying to play alone. You have to be able to shoot, constantly Constantly CONSTANTLY manually reloading, running out of ammo, calling in for supply drops and other support drops all while hordes of baddies are overrunning you. Is a haphazzard and messy pile of mayhem. It was a HUGE waste of $20 and after 1 hour has been deleted off my system.
    .
    I love twin stick shooters so much but this pile of garbage is an insult to the genre and to videogamers' intelligence. On this 1 to 10 rating scale, I would honestly give this somewhere between a 2.0 and 4.0 depending on your mood. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!    … Expand
  53. illegalmonkey
    Mar 13, 2015
    3
    As a couple that has little time for video games these days, my girlfriend and I look for simple co-op games we can play in our downtime. From the videos I watched Helldivers seemed like the sort of run-n-gun shooter we would enjoy. Some mindless bug splattering nonsense that we can switch off our brains for and enjoy. Sadly this was NOT the case.

    The game, to our dismay, is overly    As a couple that has little time for video games these days, my girlfriend and I look for simple co-op games we can play in our downtime. From the videos I watched Helldivers seemed like the sort of run-n-gun shooter we would enjoy. Some mindless bug splattering nonsense that we can switch off our brains for and enjoy. Sadly this was NOT the case.

    The game, to our dismay, is overly complicated by making you actually run out of ammo(which there is very little of) and making you have to reload your gun manually. On top of that they toss in the Stratagem junk where you have to sit there typing in a code to get a drop of more ammo or an auto-machine gun that you have to hide from or otherwise be killed by. This all makes for a very lame, very frustrating time. My girlfriend and I were greatly disappointed in the game after only 20 minutes. If they had simply given this a Geometry Wars control scheme and cut out all the low-ammo/reload crap and upped the number of monsters to kill we would have enjoyed the game.

    In summary this game is not worth all the hype it has gotten. I dunno where people are getting 9's and 10's for this game, but it's the crappiest game I've played lately and it didn't take long to turn me off to it. I wish I could get my money back on this, but we all know that isn't gonna happen.    … Expand
  54. velvetmeds
    Mar 3, 2015
    0
    Another overrated indie game without anything interesting about it, bad for SP gaming, no story, same as every online centric game out there, and you only need one of those to play, so this is just extra"fat" that serves no purpose. There are much better indies out there, including on the PS4, and some of them were free on PS+ so no need to waste money on this.
  55. jmart0031
    Feb 7, 2016
    0
    Boring, repetitive, and unoriginal. Ammo empties so fast. Ripped off a warhammer series w/ logos and character design. Also warhammer did a way better two stick shooter years ago. Complete trash
  56. MrBill
    Apr 4, 2015
    0
    Log in. Go to the multiplayer pad. Shoot things. For Democracy! For freedom!! For liberty!!! For the sound bugs make when they pop!! I am enjoying myself :)
  57. Turbodowg
    Feb 4, 2016
    1
    Yet again Sony have let us down. We had a terrible xmas on ps+ a terrible New Year and now an awful February. Feb's free games list is headlined by this outdated, mess of a game.

    Twin stick shooters are a dull genre in general unless done right like Binding of Issac. However this is just another example of a piss poor game that has no place on a modern console. Another yawn worthy    Yet again Sony have let us down. We had a terrible xmas on ps+ a terrible New Year and now an awful February. Feb's free games list is headlined by this outdated, mess of a game.

    Twin stick shooters are a dull genre in general unless done right like Binding of Issac. However this is just another example of a piss poor game that has no place on a modern console.

    Another yawn worthy bad looking game we've been fobbed off with this month.    … Expand
  58. Justmatt101
    Mar 11, 2015
    9
    Easily the best multiplayer game I have experienced on the PS4. It stresses teamwork, and the degree to which you can adjust your loadout to compliment your team entering a mission is fantastic (the number of stratagems and weapons and perks, along with the implications of various upgrades is very impressive). In one game, I can stress offensive firepower, lumbering around in gatling &Easily the best multiplayer game I have experienced on the PS4. It stresses teamwork, and the degree to which you can adjust your loadout to compliment your team entering a mission is fantastic (the number of stratagems and weapons and perks, along with the implications of various upgrades is very impressive). In one game, I can stress offensive firepower, lumbering around in gatling & missile toting walkers....in another I can play a support role, keeping the heavy hitters alive by healing them , dropping mines and turrets to block enemy movement and jumping via jet pack where I' needed. OR I can distract enemy patrols with deploy and forget noise makers, recon the area with UAVs or make my game a priority for other players looking to join a match. It's brilliant. Play "smart" and as a unit and you can tackle the hardest objectives..providing covering fire from a IFV turret while team mates dismount and complete the objective.
    Replayability is immense.
    GET IT....FYI, you can play solo but it's not the same (fun, but not on the same level)    … Expand
  59. jeffreymccarty1
    Mar 13, 2015
    8
    This is a very cool game. All of the games in this genre seem repetitive but at least this one has a large number of upgrades and options. The co op is a lot of fun and intense. There is nothing "easy" about the game which is great. Even on "Medium" levels with 4 players you will die. Well worth the 17.99 I paid.
  60. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    Set in a dystopian future, players fight to protect "Super Earth" where a managed democracy has mussed the lines between military and government rule. We are losing the war, and the HELLDIVERS are the last line of defense against three invading enemy species.
  61. Professorfett
    Apr 21, 2020
    6
    "Come on you ape you wanna live forever!" Words spoken true in 1997 and because of Helldivers will be spoken again. Hello everyone B-rod here again to review Helldivers Masters of the Galaxy. When Arrowhead Game Studios made this game what they were doing was writing a love letter to Starship Troopers. This game is like if you take Starship Troopers, the future part of Terminator, and"Come on you ape you wanna live forever!" Words spoken true in 1997 and because of Helldivers will be spoken again. Hello everyone B-rod here again to review Helldivers Masters of the Galaxy. When Arrowhead Game Studios made this game what they were doing was writing a love letter to Starship Troopers. This game is like if you take Starship Troopers, the future part of Terminator, and Pandorum then just mixed into a blender. Sadly with the zero amount of story that is in this game we must just jump into graphics and sound.

    The games sound is good for the most part. The guns is what really sticks out to me. Unlike most games where you can reload as often as you please. This game takes a realistic take on reloading where if you reload prematurely then you might lose half a clip. This is hard to overcome at first. The game uses a unique sound to tell you when you are almost out of bullets. Besides that the rest is fairly generic. The game looks good but desilent. The planets you go to might be different terrain but they all end up being the same. You never invade a planet with a base or town or anything really. The character models seem like they took Destiny's idea and just said, "how about we make that with more capes". The enemy design is at least unique, but unless you play on a harder difficulty you will rarely see variant of enemies.

    The gameplay is the most team killing co-op game in its existence. Let me tell you what can kill you besides enemies. Players shooting, driving, players turrets shooting, player calling in supplies to help the battle, you calling in supplies, your own turret, not stopping a vehicle before you exit, and lets not forget a new player joining or just spawning. All that and more is trying to kill you. (and people say Dark Souls is for masochist) The game is a top down dual joystick shooter, which is a fun style of game but not lasting in my opinion. It has a level up system to make yourself more badass, but it seems like it takes forever to earn the points and when you fully upgrade a weapon I never saw much of a difference. The game has so many support options that you can call into battle to save your ass. Except if you are in a real pickle you don't have time to press up, up,down, left, left, right, for an air strike. The game is hard as hell and if you are like me and enjoy more of a single player experience then this game isn't for you. Hell as a co-op focused experience I wish it was easier to get rid of trolls. I had a couple of times I was almost done with a planet and people joined and spent the entire time killing each other ruining my reward.

    Overall the game is long yet can get repetitive at the same time. If you have friends that own this I can see this being days of bug killing, robo-smashing fun. If you don't I'd honestly say don't bother because playing with random people can be frustrating and alone is kinda boring. I still like the game but could never recommend it to the average gamer. If you're looking for a co-op game to play with friend or girlfriend this is it. I give it a 3/5. I leave with a question. Why the hell can't we just get a Starship Troopers game already?    … Expand
  62. ExoDeploy
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Helldivers is by far one of the top games my friends and I have played together since Micro-machine v4, vigilante 8, smash bros, titan quest and marvel ultimate alliance. Helldivers is on top of all that. Amazing cooperation drills, great graphics, simple yet deep gameplay, great adjustable difficulty and lots of content to unlock in-game without having to cash in. Helldivers will hook youHelldivers is by far one of the top games my friends and I have played together since Micro-machine v4, vigilante 8, smash bros, titan quest and marvel ultimate alliance. Helldivers is on top of all that. Amazing cooperation drills, great graphics, simple yet deep gameplay, great adjustable difficulty and lots of content to unlock in-game without having to cash in. Helldivers will hook you up until late at night and is definitely most enjoyable with friends on the same couch. The ability to be able to play offline is a big plus as well. If you want to play online, you ll find a very satisfying speed and next to 0 lag (even in China), and there is an unspoken bro code that will favor team players instead of solo artists. I could only wish for a Helldivers 2, but I don't think that's in the pipeline for this small studio.… Expand
  63. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2016
    6
    I'm giving it a 6/10 due to respect for the decent gameplay, graphics, and design. I, however, did not enjoy it and just find these top-down coop shooters that much fun. If you like these kinds of games, it might be decent.
  64. jetSetWilly
    Feb 27, 2016
    0
    The games network protocol are all p2p with small updates done to the community stats done by arrowhead servers. We connect to each other using our psn accounts, so you need to be logged in to play with other people. Its not bad but when problems start to occur such as weekends when you can't get a game and you've been looking forward to it all week, well that just leaves a bad taste inThe games network protocol are all p2p with small updates done to the community stats done by arrowhead servers. We connect to each other using our psn accounts, so you need to be logged in to play with other people. Its not bad but when problems start to occur such as weekends when you can't get a game and you've been looking forward to it all week, well that just leaves a bad taste in your mouth. We pay monthly money for our playstation plus service and they can't provide a server for a game they sold for free? Seriously? Like wtf Sony! This is cheap as, fact! Happily pulling in the dosh whilst providing minimial tech capital investment to look after you're customers and developers.

    I have heard Sony can be hard to talk to and developers like arrowhead can have some difficulties getting things done. I have this game a 0 mainly because Sony didn't make it, don't support it, should never have been entitle to own its trademark. That's just wrong.    … Expand
  65. LadiesMan217
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Prepare to get stomped. This game will show you new ways to die. That being said, when you get a great squad together it's a total blast. If you enjoy top down shooters, the teamwork in this game makes it worth picking up with some buddies.

    DIE YOU BUGS!
  66. Mr_Wednesday
    Mar 23, 2016
    4
    Great game, but **** servers disconnecting every 10 minutes make it unbearable. Even if you are playing solo, it disconnects and sends you to the main menu. A real shame
  67. MNecromancer
    Aug 8, 2021
    4
    The game is a very fun coop experience, but its structure suggests that you're building up to something, and then you find out that none of the missions really matter and nothing ever changes. That killed the game for me and I haven't played it in 5 years. I've been waiting for any reason to play it again, but they've never released any sort of story mode. So disappointing. There areThe game is a very fun coop experience, but its structure suggests that you're building up to something, and then you find out that none of the missions really matter and nothing ever changes. That killed the game for me and I haven't played it in 5 years. I've been waiting for any reason to play it again, but they've never released any sort of story mode. So disappointing. There are already so many coop games, but most of them allow you to work towards some goal.… Expand
  68. mikepango
    Feb 15, 2016
    8
    Extremely fun, challenging and action packed online. Single player on the other hand is still all that minus some of the fun. Story would be so much better if I didn't have to read it half the time (I REALLY HATE READING IN VIDEO GAMES) This games is best played online in my opinion, you don't have to communicate if you don't want to!
    One of the best games on psn and it's under $60. If    Extremely fun, challenging and action packed online. Single player on the other hand is still all that minus some of the fun. Story would be so much better if I didn't have to read it half the time (I REALLY HATE READING IN VIDEO GAMES) This games is best played online in my opinion, you don't have to communicate if you don't want to!
    One of the best games on psn and it's under $60. If you like twin stick shooters this is one of the best, if you don't then this game won't change your mind about the genre.    … Expand
  69. chesaro
    Mar 27, 2018
    8
    Great game, great controls and has some extra point by having a great local multiplayer, which is rare on recent games. If you liked dead nation, this feels really similar, but it requires you to be more skilled to prevent killing your allies.
  70. bigboss1964
    Feb 21, 2016
    8
    Helldivers

    Game-Play: The game-play is simple but extremely fun are rewarding with a variate of weapons and skills. The fact that you have to manually reload your weapons and the limited times you can use your skills makes the game difficult and makes you very careful when you play. The game is even better when you play with a friend. Story: The story is not that great but you do not    Helldivers

    Game-Play: The game-play is simple but extremely fun are rewarding with a variate of weapons and skills. The fact that you have to manually reload your weapons and the limited times you can use your skills makes the game difficult and makes you very careful when you play. The game is even better when you play with a friend.

    Story: The story is not that great but you do not really care.

    Graphics: The graphics are very good.

    Notes: The variate of outfits and weapons are very big. The game is great you should buy at even at full price.    … Expand
  71. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Feb 11, 2016
    7
    PS+ game February 2016:

    Another freebie, and one that I was actually considering buying on it's release (but was released at a time of many good AAA titles!). Helldivers is an interesting game. It offers twin-stick shooter style action with multi-player chaos. What I wasn't expecting was the satire much alike star-ship-troopers. Which I absolutely loved. Organised chaos: Don't    PS+ game February 2016:

    Another freebie, and one that I was actually considering buying on it's release (but was released at a time of many good AAA titles!).

    Helldivers is an interesting game. It offers twin-stick shooter style action with multi-player chaos. What I wasn't expecting was the satire much alike star-ship-troopers. Which I absolutely loved.

    Organised chaos: Don't expect to be a camper, sniper, or tactician in any way when you get into the multi-player. As swarms of enemies approach, you will do well just to organise yourself enough with others not to have cross-fire! It's manic. Expect a high death count. Expect to die from players re-spawning landing on you. But with this, expect a lot of fun!

    The game feels familiar in combat and even the enemies, but the graphics are very polished and the sound is exceptional and very engaging. As a free game I think this may stay on my harddrive for a while    … Expand
  72. homer4president
    Feb 9, 2016
    8
    Picked this up because it was free on PS Plus and for the most part, I've had a lot of fun with this game. I enjoy the strategic commands, something you don't usually see in a video game. However, matchmaking can be a pain and finding a match might take a while.
  73. MillerKiller
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Helldivers is the best coop couch game twin-stick shooters. Up to 4 players, with a lot of weapons like tanks, rocket-launchers, landmines, machine guns, laser-guns, jumpsuits and much much more. This is a MUST PLAY for everyone who like twin-stick shooters! Warning! This game is only suitable if you play with at least two people. Online there are a lot of players who wants to coop. IfHelldivers is the best coop couch game twin-stick shooters. Up to 4 players, with a lot of weapons like tanks, rocket-launchers, landmines, machine guns, laser-guns, jumpsuits and much much more. This is a MUST PLAY for everyone who like twin-stick shooters! Warning! This game is only suitable if you play with at least two people. Online there are a lot of players who wants to coop. If you play this as a single player, the game-play is not so rewarding and fun.… Expand
  74. Investigaelfo
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Awesome game that It forces you to cooperate (local or online up to 4 players) in a way that is smart, funny and cruel at the same time, thanks to friendly fire and the fact that almost everything can kill you.
    Master this game is extremely gartifying.
    PROS *tons of weapons, perks and powerups (called stratagem) *you can build your charachter as you wish, according to your style of    Awesome game that It forces you to cooperate (local or online up to 4 players) in a way that is smart, funny and cruel at the same time, thanks to friendly fire and the fact that almost everything can kill you.
    Master this game is extremely gartifying.

    PROS
    *tons of weapons, perks and powerups (called stratagem)
    *you can build your charachter as you wish, according to your style of play
    *friendly fire forces players to cooperate
    *almost everything can kill you in a blinkeye
    *easy fun, but hard to master
    *12 level of difficulty
    *addictive
    *thanks to free updates now more enemies, big (sooo big!) boss, level cap increased
    *nice sound and effects

    CONS
    *can be very frustrating (if you search for an easy game to play mindless here and there)
    *story is almost non-existent
    *graphic is so-so
    *missions can get repetitive

    Definitely worth the price, one of the best multiplayer game I've ever played. Extremely fun, extremely cruel, extremely gratifying.    … Expand
  75. Addo
    Mar 23, 2015
    9
    I've invested about 30 hours into the game its self and I'm still l'm still playing it now. It's delightfully addictive, simple, and fun. Seeing that I have little friends to who happen to own the game, I hop in the game with no mic. I found that the players you meet are very easy to communicate with due to the voice commands. Sharing a screen with the other players was also a great ideaI've invested about 30 hours into the game its self and I'm still l'm still playing it now. It's delightfully addictive, simple, and fun. Seeing that I have little friends to who happen to own the game, I hop in the game with no mic. I found that the players you meet are very easy to communicate with due to the voice commands. Sharing a screen with the other players was also a great idea since it forces the players to work together. Couch co-op is also a blast as long as you're not playing with people below the age of 6 because kids can get a little... Team-killy? I had played with a six year old locally and 2 more people just so happened to join the game and he got mad that they were taking the ammo he couldn't pick up and killed us all xD

    Even singleplayer was fun and challenging, but still doable. I loved going into worlds alone that I was sure I would never beat and then turn out on top. It's an equally great feeling to be playing alone and see that 3 other people had joined your mission.

    The factions are my favorite part of the game. The 3 races are so different from each other and you really have to invest some time to learn how to change your strategy and thought patterns depending on the race you're going up against. For instance, when fighting against the Cyborgs, you may want to bring a shotgun to take out multiple enemies at once because the cyborgs rely more on numbers than actual strength, but when you're going against the Illuminate, you might want to bring a rail gun or laser weapon to take out the enemies that try to one-shot-kill you from a distance.

    The only problems I had with the game its self were the bugs. There was one instance where I broke from the group and had my own screen that wouldn't even follow where I went. This only happened once, though, so it's no big problem.

    HellDivers has made me glad I've gotten a PS4 and I can't say that about all the PS4 games I've played. Despite a few bugs I've encountered, it's a very solid game that does everything right. It hits that sweet-spot between difficult and fun, making you laugh more at the failures rather than getting frustrated.    … Expand
  76. Phoenixxx98
    Apr 2, 2015
    9
    Great gameplay for casual gamer, big fun with friends, nice parody of Starship troopers :).
    But if you want to play alone consider a different game.
    Story and lore could use expanding.
  77. Nel
    Feb 14, 2017
    6
    Multiplayer game. The game is semi fun with a partner, other it is a pretty basic game, and I cant really say it did much for me. Felt very repetitive.
  78. IrishLeadFarmer
    Jul 8, 2015
    9
    Fun, humorous, game in the vein of Starship Troopers meets Geometry Wars/Diablo with objectives. Perfect amount of difficulty to give you a challenge.

    Pros: -LOTS of campaigns -Weapon and perk variety -4 player local(!!!)/online - Fun voice acting - devs have been updating it regularly -friendly fire cannot be turned off (yes, that's a pro) - Marriage of skill and chaos Cons:    Fun, humorous, game in the vein of Starship Troopers meets Geometry Wars/Diablo with objectives. Perfect amount of difficulty to give you a challenge.

    Pros:
    -LOTS of campaigns
    -Weapon and perk variety
    -4 player local(!!!)/online
    - Fun voice acting
    - devs have been updating it regularly
    -friendly fire cannot be turned off (yes, that's a pro)
    - Marriage of skill and chaos

    Cons:
    - No co-op bots for offline
    - Online doesn't always work    … Expand
  79. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    9
    Helldivers is a very strong co-op game that’ll provide great thrills and challenges with your friends. There is something very satisfying about finally completing a difficult level, which I put down to the fluid gameplay that rewards teamwork over anything else.
  80. Ashbelthor
    Mar 16, 2016
    8
    This game is like crack! Addicting af.

    Controls work flawlessly to the point of complete sync with your character and (for the first time in my gaming life) with the rest of your team (provided they understand the right way to deal with a situation). The Galactic map makes you feel like a community working together, determined to win the war. I like the statistics on the left of the    This game is like crack! Addicting af.

    Controls work flawlessly to the point of complete sync with your character and (for the first time in my gaming life) with the rest of your team (provided they understand the right way to deal with a situation).
    The Galactic map makes you feel like a community working together, determined to win the war. I like the statistics on the left of the map, showing you how many times people died, killed others due to friendly fire, and how many enemies 'we' have killed in this conquest.
    Your tools to take over enemy planets consist of a passive skill, a main weapon, a pistol, and 4 other active skills known as stratagems - activated by a d-pad combination. At first you'll feel extremely limited as you start out with a rather meagre selection of strats, but as you keep doing missions you'll unlock new ones, and devise new strategies to go along with them.
    This game is a co-op game at heart. You could try to do some missions on your own, but for the higher levels you'll have to work together, mostly with strangers, to take on the harder goals. And you get rewarded for it with new skills, but more importantly - an amazing experience.
    I especially like in this game, the cool movie-like moments. Like jumping for cover so your teammates could save your surprised ass from getting killed, or holding off the enemies as your team race for the shuttle at the end. I'm sure you'll find your unique experiences as I have if you decide to get this game.
    And the etiquette that evolved from the limited expressions in the game, and the fact almost no one uses a mic as to not miss an opportunity to get the jump on a passing patrol - is so charming, and even gets you more immersed in this world.
    The lore is basically a tongue-in-cheek parody on a futuristic, space-flight able, totalitarian government. I don't want to spoil anything, but the game doesn't really have a story. But if you do get the game be sure to check the encyclopedia. It made me snicker.

    On to the bad (at the time of writing this review):
    - Since the game is P2P, the game can often drop connection, making you lose your progress in the mission.
    - Not many customization options. I remember a few times that I actually confused my character with someone else's in the midst of battles. But maybe that just happens to me, so take it with a grain of salt. But something i was expecting was being able to change colours or have a unique pattern on your vehicles.
    - Not much variety in missions. Personally I like this fact, as it lets me perfect the way I approach them, and experiment with new ways..

    However, one thing REALLY bugs me, and keeps this from being a 9 or maybe 10. That is the DLC.
    If you reach the later game levels and bosses, you can't skip the DLC. In this day and age it is acceptable to 'lock' a certain part of a game (that you might've bought at it's full price) behind a paywall.
    And by the time you understand this, you're already invested in the experience.
    You may be able to do it if someone that bought these DLCs joins your game, or your team shares your determination to retry the level until you pass it. Usually this isn't the case.

    One thing I wasn't sure where to put in, was that the gaming sessions can be very tense. I end up getting exhausted after an hour or so. But your mileage may vary.    … Expand
  81. stamito
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    This is quite a decent game, and I think it scores quite high in the world of the twin stick shooters. Its game play is significantly different from the average twin stick shooter (e.g. dead nation) in terms of it is not simple, crazy action fun. Mastering this game requires some careful playing, you need to coop well with the other players, think of the abilities/weapons that make senseThis is quite a decent game, and I think it scores quite high in the world of the twin stick shooters. Its game play is significantly different from the average twin stick shooter (e.g. dead nation) in terms of it is not simple, crazy action fun. Mastering this game requires some careful playing, you need to coop well with the other players, think of the abilities/weapons that make sense in the team, be careful with your aim (mainly, but no uniquely, because of friendly fire) etc.. If you go all crazy john Rambo, you’ll die quite quickly. I think it is a nice different gameplay, but if you’re just looking for some crazy mayhem fun, maybe you wanna look somewhere else.

    I think everything else, sound, graphics etc…are ok, not great…but ok. It won’t prevent you from enjoying the game, and for me, this one is all about having fun, not jaw dropping scenarios. The variety of missions is decent, there could be a few more kind of missions, especially at low difficulty levels. It might feel a bit repetitive as I said, if you’re stuck playing low level missions a lot, as some missions only appear in higher difficulty levels, but still quite good.

    In terms of background story of its universe, I think it does ok. This isn’t the most important thing in this kind of game, but it is always nice. If you feel like it, you can read about the background story of the universe in the encyclopaedia, it is quite simple and reminds me a lot of other high-tech universes (such as WH40k) but it gives you an excuse to go shoot stuff around in the galaxy!.
    Anyway, you like twin stick shooters and you think you might like the idea of a bit more strategic approach to the genre?, give this one a go, it is a well-made game.    … Expand
  82. Barnes1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    This is a really good top down twin stick like shooter. Really fun for playing with friends. It's well worth an investment on any system it's out for.
  83. Fostero1993
    Aug 25, 2016
    7
    Easy to learn, very nice co-operation game. Playing with this game is so fun, but this isn't a game in which I could spend more than 10 hours. Repetitive missions and the customization of your avatar is quite limited. If you like playing with friends, this game will be very fun and good for you.
  84. Nath6349
    Dec 11, 2016
    3
    The idea of being of being a part of the big fight is cool but the impact you have on the galactic battle is so small that it has no impact and you are just wasting your time.

    The gameplay is OK, the shooting isn't great and you have to hope the others want to go where you want to go as you all share the screen. Each game is basically exactly the same but slightly different enemies and    The idea of being of being a part of the big fight is cool but the impact you have on the galactic battle is so small that it has no impact and you are just wasting your time.

    The gameplay is OK, the shooting isn't great and you have to hope the others want to go where you want to go as you all share the screen. Each game is basically exactly the same but slightly different enemies and difficulties. The likelihood of even joining other players was actually rather low, it kept failing. When you do make it through a multiplayer game, you typically add 1-3 points each. The total required for each battle is in the millions!

    So the gameplay is average, the achievement is nothing and there was generally alot of waiting around with the multiplayer aspects.    … Expand
  85. Chris-Krollz
    Jan 10, 2017
    10
    One of the all time best couch game! You can't go wrong if you are looking for a game to play with friends/family on the same screen! Unforgiving with the friendly fire (or friendly stomping) but so much fun gets you to communicate a lot with your team mates and there is a real sense of accomplishment when you manage to survive a tough map.
    Also during the game you'll have a lot of    One of the all time best couch game! You can't go wrong if you are looking for a game to play with friends/family on the same screen! Unforgiving with the friendly fire (or friendly stomping) but so much fun gets you to communicate a lot with your team mates and there is a real sense of accomplishment when you manage to survive a tough map.
    Also during the game you'll have a lot of adrenaline rush when you are the last man standing and you need to pitch in the code to save everyone :) When you've been spotted by enemies and reinforcement are coming, when there is a fully armored insect coming at you and you didn't have the time to call for that missile launcher ^^

    If Star Ship Troopers had been a video game it would be Helldivers !    … Expand
  86. McCoyPauley
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    Helldivers is a game that shouldn't be as good as it is. My first impressions were of an utterly unremarkable twin-stick shooter. After hundreds of hours of gameplay, I can assure you that could not be further from the truth.

    Boasting infinite randomly-generated missions and maps, dozens of unique weapons and stratagems, high skill cap gameplay that rewards awareness, quick decision    Helldivers is a game that shouldn't be as good as it is. My first impressions were of an utterly unremarkable twin-stick shooter. After hundreds of hours of gameplay, I can assure you that could not be further from the truth.

    Boasting infinite randomly-generated missions and maps, dozens of unique weapons and stratagems, high skill cap gameplay that rewards awareness, quick decision making and constantly teaches the player new tricks, Helldivers is a brilliantly designed and executed game that stands amongst the best titles of the generation, and never stops giving.

    As you rank up, you will discover certain tools and strategies that worst best. However, the real joy of Helldivers is trying out every weapon, every stratagem, and making them work.

    The developers have released generous DLC in the form of new equipment. These are all worth the purchase, but there is no pay-to-win, here. All missions are beatable with the stock weapons and stratagems, but the DLC is there for those that love the game and want more.

    Helldivers is almost certainly the best co-op title available on PS4, and there is an argument to be made that it is the best game, period, on the system. To call it an underappreciated gem would be an understatement. This is game that knows exactly what it is, and executes that vision to flawless perfection.    … Expand
  87. vojta57
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    The best twin-stick shooter that has ever existed! Extremely fun to play with friends. Well designed, well pulled off, well done. Everything is excellent except:
    Poor variety of secondary weapons
    Repetitiveness
    Toxic borgdivers who are pathetic without their Trident and Rumbler.
  88. REENIZZLE0421
    Jul 6, 2019
    9
    Very fun game. Wasn't prepared for the amount of detail and time that was put into the game but am impressed. I was expecting another top down shooter but it's so much more than that.
  89. ElCaptain
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    utterly boring in every way, shape and form, just extremely boring and dull
  90. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    Imo it is the best twin-stick-shooter out there atm. Great game overall. Fun, challenging, strategic, especially when you have friends to play with. (The only bad part are the cyborg patrols who appear out of thin air sometimes.)
  91. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    helldivers is one of those timeless couch anti-coop games. you're placed in a level where you have to kill enemies and complete objectives. but you can also kill each other.
  92. Prom47
    Apr 12, 2023
    10
    the best coop game, you will get a lot of fun. High attention to detail and game design
  93. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    7
    This game is hard if your playing in parties of 1 - 3 so I would suggest you embrace the chaos and get filled up. Unfortunately it is really easy to kill teammates and draw attention to you and your team so surviving the mission is hard.

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#45 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Hobby Consolas
    Feb 9, 2016
    75
    With some great cooperative mechanics, Helldivers is better when playing with friends, but repetitive missions and maps lacks experience.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    80
    Will you do YOUR part, citizen? You should. [May 2015, p80]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    80
    The upgrade paths and gear-gating lend genuine longevity. [May 2015, p.94]
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