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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 198.8 hrs on record (25.5 hrs at review time)
Posted: Jul 25, 2017 @ 12:50am

HELLDIVERS is a top down shooter. It has been meant for the PS4 but then came on PC.
Set in a future where earth is a big alliance, under control of a managed democracy, this game already promises well. So let's see the

PROS

+Great backstory. I won't spoil it to you.
+Intuitive controls, and original support call system: You can call for resupplies and fire support using a peculiar key combination system, like cheats in GTA.
+Well-made weapons: There are quite a few weapons, and they all have their pros and cons, sometimes you are forced to change weapons because your current weapon isn't suited for the mission.
+Teamwork. A lot of it. The game offers quite a few ways to put your team to good use. From choosing complementary equipment, tanks, and assist-reloading heavy weapons, teammates are invaluable. Best played with 3 friends.
+Unforgiving friendly fire: Yep. There's friendly fire. And a lot of it. Your teammates are squishy, and so are you. See that giant heavy caliber rifle in your hands? It oneshots enemies. And so does to teammates.
+Good unlock and progression system.
+Democracy is life

But, not everything is good in HELLDIVERS. There are a few

CONS

-Too many DLCs. I get that the devs need money, but there are way too many, and adding stuff that is REQUIRED in some cases. Plus, the DLC equipment is all available from start and is not to be unlocked.
-A few bugs. There are few of them, but this few can easily be gamebreaking. Although rare, a bug could end your mission.
-Stealth could've been better: Having a suppressed weapon won't change anything, you can't go stealth.

--Verdict--
HELLDIVERS is a nice game, and strangely doesn't suffer from the port from console to PC. It will deliver a lot of fun with friends, and it will make you swear a lot. The pricetag is quite high and difficult to justify, because of the so many DLCs and the age of the game. If you want to buy, i suggest you get the digital deluxe to fully enjoy it, and buy it from external sites at a lessened price.
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