Tips & Tricks vid if you didn't see it ---> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gryjjJV517-qkmw.html

Who needs PvP when you have _hilariously_ dangerous friendly fire enabled permanently?

HELL YEAH we need as MANY Divers to push back these Automatons

The composer is Wilbert Roget, II. If i remember correctly he did "Watchtower" from Destiny 2: Forsaken which I believe is used in the vault encounter of Last Wish

As a big fan of the first one, its about time people discover this gem of a series. Sadly, now too many people play and servers are fill all the time.

Ahhh, I love the feeling of friends hellpod breaking my spine into the abyss

What my mother does in her free time is none of my business.

Eras concert: 100,000 attendeees. Helldivers 2: 450,000 simultaneous players.

3:11 Yeah the composer of the music worked on Last Wish raid music so that's why it bangs so hard.

Honestly I find alot of your non D2 content a breath of fresh air, and there is a 95% likelyhood that if you ever quit D2, I'd still watch whatever you upload on other games, also cause we seem to have similar taste.

On the topic of future content, the devs have confirmed mechs are already finished and are just waiting for the servers to be fixed to drop.

Double take on that tittle

The theme that plays when you dive onto the planet slaps SO HARD. EVERY TIME I CRANK IT.

The first game is one of my all-time favorite games. Just. Ever. Seeing the franchise blow up fills me with glee. Welcome to the ranks, Helldivers.

In regards to what you said about new content:YES. The developers said they have BIG plans to add more stuff in the future, just dealing with server issues rn GREAT review btw!!

So much starship troopers vibes. I love this game. ❤

Every item in this game was in the first game, and the first game had a LOT more fun stuff. Vehicles, weapons, strategems, and a third enemy alien faction, the Illuminate. They teleport, they have shields. Can't wait for what's to come for what might be the best co-op shooter I've ever played.

I LOVED starship troopers, and you had me at losing track of time while playing

fun fact the voice behind the infomercials in the ship "general Brasch" is the voice of todd Haberkorn aka the drifter

Arrowhead did confirm with one of their trailers before the game released that they would be adding mechs back into the game post-launch. Maybe they'll get working on that again after this whole server debacle is fixed.

It's more like Starship Space Marines... All that's missing is, "FOR THE EMPEROR!!!" and "DIE HERETIC!!!"

The best thing about no PvP is not having PvE harmed by PvP balancing

Wilbert Roget II composed the soundtrack for Helldivers 2! For examples of other stuff, his first work was in *Star Wars: The Old Republic*, and was followed by stuff like Call of Duty: WWII, some music in MK11, MK1, and most notably for us: Destiny 2: Forsaken.

As the famous Helldiver mantra goes "Rock and Stone or you ain't coming home!"

For Liberty! That's all that need be said.

Wilbert Roget II has composed two of the most epic musical moments in gaming history: Last Wish Vault's third round, and extraction protocol Helldivers 2.

Not sure if this was in purpose but the clip,of Oh Ano nuking you as you give it a glorious/10 was PERFECT timing

Welcome to the new hotness, RIP destiny. We have moved on.

The games I usually like are single player action RPGs such as horizon, forbidden West, the latest Zelda entries, elden Ring, assassin's, Creed Odyssey, etc. I was never into shooting games at all until I tried cyberpunk 2077 a few months ago after all the patches and DLC and such were launched, and it was a glorious experience and I absolutely fell in love with shooting guns at enemies. Helldivers 2 was my first MMO experience. I gave it a shot cuz I'm trying to make myself be a little more social, but also because I knew that I enjoyed shooting games after having loved cyberpunk. As a person who's still kind of new to shooting games and totally new to the MMO scene, I have absolutely fallen in love with this game. If you're even thinking about getting yourself a copy, go ahead and do it.

Its fun even solo. Just play as a scout behind enemy lines. Kit youself out balanced and you will do fine. Granted you may run out the clock if you scout the whole map but if you are just level grinding you go for the main objective and speed bonus... but i have been going for credits, medals, and samples so i run the clock out all by my lonesome and it is so much fun.

I was a big fan of the first game. Not a crazy acolyte like some, but I'm definitely a big fan. I was stoked to play HD2. I was cautiously optimistic about the switch to 3rd person, though I certainly had my concerns about this studio making such a huge switch. Good lord did they deliver. My *entire* friends list is utterly obsessed with HD2. The problem now is making sure everyone is in four person squads. We've had cross-pollination through groups that never play with each other to make sure everyone has a good squad! The game is literally building bridges!!! Haha so glad you are having a good time Fallout! You're welcome to join us whenever you'd like, not that you'd ever hurt for a squad ahaha! *salutes* FOR DEMOCRACY! Love you dude!

im reallllly good at playing helldivers' server at capacity mission

I use first person only when aiming the DMR or the grenade launcher to close bug holes. It’s not necessary but I like it for immersion.

Solo Helldivers is almost a horror game at times. Ive lost track of the number of times I've barely managed to limp into the extraction dropship with only half a pistol mag and a dream with a swarm of bugs nipping at my heels.

2:40 “bro…give me that back” in the chat killed me!

I picked up Hell divers to about a week ago and I feel like a little kid playing video games again. In about a week I put 60 hours on this game and I haven't done that to a single game in years. If you haven't played it I absolutely suggest it, it's just so good

Definitely just what we needed to fill the gap between now and the final shape

I almost never play shooters myself, and I ADORE this game. Hell, I like it more than my shooter obsessed friends at this point. There's so much instant gratification and opportunities to come in clutch and completely turn around a hopeless situation with a couple well executed stratagems. This sort of scratches a similar itch to Risk of Rain 2, but with a lot less knowledge investment. Game is chocked full of instant gratification. Also, while there's technically not a lot of content mixed up into the procedural mission system, the scenarios and environments make it feel fresh every time. It's a 10 for me.

First 20 seconds describes my experience when I found a hole-in-the-wall deli a few miles from my place. Best pizza and sandwiches I've had in a really long time, rarely a line, and they include a little extra meat in my order if I have my German Shepherd along.

3:55 DEEP ROCK MENTIONED!

As someone who has been a hardcore Destiny player since the D1 beta, HD2 is everything I've ever wanted Destiny to be. The live service model feels important to the game and it genuinely feels like I'm part of a bigger world. The community the game has managed to garner in such a short time is incredibly kind, helpful, and fun to play with too. Monetization and the battle pass stuff feels fair. I have almost zero desire to spend more money on the game, mainly because I'm rolling in supercredits from just playing the game. Additionally, I have no fomo over missing a battle pass if I don't clock in enough hours. In fact, I want to play just because I enjoy the game and I want to aid in the war effort. Finally, I love the Helldivers knows what it is. I feel like Bungie is still struggling after a decade to figure out what Destiny should be. The firm "no pvp" stance is awesome and I wish more developers had solid visions of what they want their games to be. If Helldivers gets raid/dungeon like content, I will never touch Destiny again. I still may never touch Destiny again anyways.

Fallout they have mechs on the horizon. Apparently if they go the helldivers 1 route there’s tanks, armoured vehicles, new stratagems, new enemy type. And the Game Master can dynamically shift the war around

I haven't been this addicted to a game since vanilla D2

I'm a "story mode single player dude" who never plays shooters online. This game looked so rad I had to get it. The lower price point was a huge part of it too, but now I want the upgrade!

As someone who only plays single player open world games, and typically hates games like COD, or fortnite, I absolutely love Helldivers. It's addicting, and just very fun in ways I can't really explain. Not your typical shooter. I also am not usually a fan of 3rd person games but this game pulls it off well.

If they would have had a solo function, I would've picked it up. I love super troopers. Games are one of the ways I recharge my battery, so I can be social. Forcing these live service elements act as a barrier of entry. Different strokes for different folks.

I always love your content that branches out. I’d love to see more guides or Hell Diving content in general. Great stuff man always a fun watch

Dang. Ill definitely pick this up then

"Let me play you the amazing music" *fucking shouts over it the whole time it's playing*

"Let me demonstrate the music." * talks over the music as loudly as possible *

The way i describe this game to most people is this; Its essentially playing as the covenant from halo. You have the following: -better weapons -glassing beam -purging everyone that goes against your belief -drop pods (more odst but we ignore that) -large galactic war yet those fucking hulk units for automatons are the equivalent to a spartan 2, those fucking DEMONS

Oh there's gotta be more coming. Hulks and Titans are big bosses sure, but there's gotta be like brain bugs and ai overlords.

OMG the amount of hell you go through on helldiver difficulty is so intense and nail biting like a crazy movie I love it so much

I’ve actually played about as much solo as I have with friends and I find both modes of play fun for different reasons, so I think it’s still valid to play solo. With friends it’s like a pack of chaos goblins causing mayhem whenever they go, but solo it’s almost like a puzzle game where you’re trying to work out how best to solve certain encounters and then watch as those plans go sideways in the field.

i think an important point to mention about players getting bored when they finally unlock everything, is that that DOESN'T leave them with not carrot to chase, because the difficulty ceiling this game can reach is so wildly high that i think those players will have something to do for a long time. I may be incorrect, but hasn't the hardest mission in the game still never been completed?

3:08 "A quick demonstration of the sountrack." > screams over the soundtrack

i actually like doing solo because i can play using stealth and it so fun, it make you feel like your playing a metal gear game

Was playing with my nephew and 2 others joined afterwards. My nephew steped slightly in the line of fire and got one shot. Was pretty funny but what happend next was much better. I call down his hellpod in a secure location. Turns out that hellpod deviated smack dab on the guy that originally shot him. Was comedy gold and wish i could have cliped it. Nearly peed myself laughing😂

Something most people don't say: playing this game is so much more fun than it looks. Even if it looks meh to you, once you get your hands on it, it's amazing. So many movie moments happen on every single drop. Grab some homies and get on the front lines, soldier.

Will Roget is a GOATED composer; under-appreciated but not for long after this. Hope he continues finding games to bless with big sexy horns.

I’ve never understood one dimensional content expectations from fans. Like obviously I don’t know you, but I enjoy watching what you put out because you’re you. Not because it’s Destiny 2 content. All that to say wherever this channel goes, I’m strapped in for the long hall, come hell(divers) or high waters.

I’m still addicted to Killing Floor 2 for the exact same reasons. There’s no depth, it’s just fun to play

I share your sentiment bro! I knew about the first one but never played it, but thanks to KZfaqrs like you I picked up the second game and never looked back. Having a blast!

Finally. Someone I can trust to review a damn game. Shit, man. Thank the good Lord.

Glad you're with us. "Wait. How did I kill you?" - Every. Helldiver. Ever.

1:03 Fallout: "Helldivers 2 is Starship Troopers in video game form." The 3 Starship Troopers video games: *Are we a joke to you?* Hell, the first Starship Troopers game came out in 2005, a whole *decade* before Helldivers 1.

Personally, I believe this game is primed for PvP mode. Just not people shooting each other. They can do that for fun right now. But rather, they should make a super large map and split the players into 2 team, like 16 vs 8 or something. Where 16 would play as troopers 3rd person shooter style. While the other 8 would control the bugs/automatons RTS style. That way, no matter who wins, they are in for a good laugh.

As an OG Helldiver from the first game, it's great to see this sequel gets the praise and recognition it deserves. Once you start playing it, you will be addicted haha.

Go show some love to the composer of the theme song for Helldivers 2, Wilbert Roget, II. This is such an incredible piece to listen to as is. P.S. He also composed two scores for D2 Forsaken.

They(devs) don't need to add new planets as each one is procedurally generated (and so are the missions iirc), therefore you will never experience the same planet twice.

I'd be fine with this channel partially becoming a Helldivers channel.

Hand written note on your foggy mirror: Hey! Glad you're here!

Im enjoying the solo experience quite alot~ granted that was cause when i bought it the other day the matchmaking was bonked. Its both intense and relaxing to just hop into a mission and leisurely kill bugs while listening videos.

I've been playing Vermintide 2 for almost a decade with everything unlocked. Helldivers 2 is absolutely up my alley.

The premium battlepass can be purchased by using the credits in the normal battlepass and the supercredit loot in game.

Hearing a Destiny 2 player list that a game is "repetitive and not very deep" as a downside just blows my mind. My guy, thats all Destiny has been since beyond light came out.

The solo experience is very satisfying imo. I cleared an impossible mission solo this morning and it was like playing a souls game

If you enjoy this game, I recommend Deep Rock Galactic or Earth Defense Force 5/6(when it comes out). Both games have a similar vibe to Helldivers in that they both feel like the devs are utterly committed to the bit. Both have excellent gameplay and excellent multiplayer experiences.

Missed fallout videos since I stopped playing destiny. Have been enjoying helldivers (when I can play) was great to hear your take on it. Thanks for branching out.

I am happy to know that I am not the only one who BLASTS their volume when you launch into a mission. This game is awesome.

the fact that EVERYONE likes helldivers 2 (they’re fixing the problems lfg) and it blew tf up i’m so happy for the dev’s

The replayabiity is fairly to easy to explain once you know what you're looking for. Simply put, this game has all the benefits of a L4D style AI Director, but doesn't actually use one. Instead, its self modulated by players, using the Mission timer as a way to discourage slow and methodical map clearing. Like Ammo, time is a finite resource you have to manage; and getting stuck in an endless loop of reinforcements costs you a lot of both. The above is also shaped by the Exp system being objective based, rather then kill based. So its in your best interest to avoid protracted fights, and thoroughly clear areas you need to make safe. You also have to weigh the risk of engagement, as a quickly clearing a path lets you move around faster.... but a miscalculation or bad judgement can get you hung up on a resource draining fight. Even escaping is a risk, as you can (and usually do) run into a patrol while fleeing from another blob of enemies, adding to the problem you're in. This is the same model DRG uses overall; sans DRG's swarm timer in place of a mission time limit. Even the resource and unlock system follow similar logic to DRG. Ship upgrades increase the power to stratagems, as you become increasingly reliant on them in higher difficulties. While the Stratagems themselves are tool kits to deal with various types of problems. While not all equal; each acts as a response to a specific set of problems. And Effect modifiers can dramatically change the value of a given stratagem. Like orbital scattering makes their use a liability, in turn increasing the viability of Eagle strikes. Or long deployment or cool down makes faster cycling ones more desirable. I wish they could do the same thing with Support weapons more often, making some situationally advantageous depending on environmental factors. So far only seems energy weapons have an environmental factors with Heat/Cold. Collectively this translates to pre-drop and mid-mission decision making being of a high importance, but generally favors operational flexibility. Having a build doesn't mean you're permanently committed to it for the duration of the mission. And scavenging and sharing support weapons can maximize team flexibility, opening slots for other stratagems. Basically you can improvise and/or fight your way out of a jam if you have to. This is partly why dying is not really a big deal in this game. As the majority of non-collateral deaths are easy to deconstruct, and don't automatically snowball into a spiral of failure. As for the collateral deaths.... the rag doll physics ease the frustration with some hilarity. The gun play is also comfortably on point. its somehow avoiding the issues most 3PV games have with pitch translation, making it handle as intuitively as an FPS. And the way some weapons have weight in their slew rates, and the reticle using muzzle track instead of random spread, makes sweeping fire and bringing weapons to bear easy to follow, adding a sense of control many shooters don't have. Adding to this, the satire and lore perfectly complimenting the absurd levels of firepower and chaos the Hell Divers bring. A pitch perfect game that most Starship Trooper games realistically can't replicate, in how the nature of the Satire in the movie would lose its jux position should they lean into it this hard.

Such a gem to stumble on! And like you said, despite every major “content” creator using it as a way to lash out at the games that made them, we found it in the middle of nowhere!

The current premium warbond will never leave, also true for the normal warbond, my source? Its in the game, its in one of the many Manual Training Tips or whatever they are called.

I'm here for the Helldivers. Enjoyed the video. Why do you still play D2? I bounced shortly after they nuked the first game. From I've heard it's not gotten better.

You also get the premium battlepass by purchasing the full-price $70 version of the game. Only the $40 version needs to "buy" the battlepass.

The Devs at "HD2" probably felt JUST LIKE the original Devs for the "O.G. Modern Warfare" and "The Division" when it came out... It was breathtaking and overwhelmed with players... Too bad the COD guys eventually sold their souls... Lets hope these guys learn from that experience...

Earth defense force already proved that this simple and repetitive gameplay loop works, ofc it would work with helldivers 2 as well seeing how starship troopers like it is

The first descendant beta was this for me

Great video! Love to see you do new kinds of stuff!

Imagine at the end of the game, they showed you mission failed instead of mission completed when you fail to extract, it's gonna annoy you at least a little bit and even IF they give you the same exp, it just doesn't feel the same. You would feels like you lost something even though you really didn't, what matters is that it shows that AT LEAST you completed the mission. So you just don't feels like you lose but rather you just didn't get AS MUCH AS you COULD HAVE and THAT really feels better than mission failed even if it's doesn't matter. You can feels the different and that's why sometimes even when you failed to extract, it's still FEELS good rather than tilted. So you can still keep playing even if you failed to extract. This game really knows how to manipulate us to feel good about ourselves even if we "fail" man😂

Quick play is a fucking blast. You don't need 3 best friends from elementary school to get the "real" experience.

Wilbert Roget II cooked soooo hard on the Liber-Tea track bro. Holy shit.

The good out weighs the things that ant working by a long shot! The server thing is the biggest issue and the company are addressing it and have took full pride and responsibility. They didn’t expect it to blow and far as I can see they handling it well. The game is well made and designed. I’ve had Minor issues with the game! I’m impressed with this and I’m in the franchise for life now and I never heard of the first game. Well done! What a game! What a studio! What a way to handle the battle pass and progression, what a way to look after players and I can see big things happening! Good luck citizens! I’m feeling like a kid again getting excited about a game and I haven’t felt this in years

I swear they dug Basil Poledouris out of his grave to do the music.

Fallout: brags about how hard the music goes Also Fallout:*talks the whole time he shows off the music*

Random fyi- the free battle pass gives 800 super credits(8.00 USD) and the premium battle pass (costs 10.00 USD / 1000 super credits) gives you 300 credits. And they don’t expire.

Great video glad to see not missing anything

Now it's working on ps5 so I'm happy again. People actually working together even without talking is like finding a unicorn

I have played tf out of Mass Effects multiplayer for years. Having an entire game model built around it with very polished movement, awesome sounding guns, beautiful explosions, giant monsters a variety of missions that can be 15 minutes or 40 minutes, and they have the potential of adding actual boss fights. Maybe even some bug hole dives or automaton boarding parties as well as defending Super Earth. Way too much meat left on the bone that this game just forgets it's a live service and becomes stale. This is how you do a live service game. It feels like a complete game with the potential of multiple other games worth of content that can and does seem to be planned on added later.