![]() Loading screens are mercifully short, inventory management and menu dithering is curtailed by a brisk timer that starts to count down as soon as one person readies up (so you’re not stuck waiting on that one guy who wants to try out every cape option he has before dropping), and the actual missions are fast paced, “get in and get out” affairs. Unlike other multiplayer games where you can get roped into long, shitty matches, it’s easy to pull up stakes and move on to greener pastures in Helldivers. The game has a very breezy, low-commitment feel. You can, of course, set it to push-to-talk if you prefer) but there are also quick-response radio options (“roger,” “negative,” etc.) if you’re the type that doesn’t like to talk into a mic, but still wants to coordinate with the rest of the team. Helldivers features built-in VOIP (which is actually enabled as an open mic by default as I found out accidentally to my teammates delight and my embarrassment. Hosting a game or joining one in progress is effortless and linking up with friends or kicking a toxic player is just as simple as it should be. Thankfully, multiplayer support on the PC version is every bit as smooth and easy as the PS4 version. ![]() A total snap while fending off never-ending hordes of flesh-devouring bugs the size of school buses, right? All you have to do is stop firing, take a knee, tap out a quick series of directional movements (think the Konami code, but for strafing runs instead of 30 extra lives) and toss out a drop beacon. Stratagems range from supply drops and reinforcement respawns, to orbital bombardments and quick-deploying auto-turrets. The titular Helldivers have access to all the typical space-marine gear: machine guns, flamethrowers, miniature walking mechas, as well as specialized “stratagems” that can be called in from headquarters to be airdropped into the field. Cyborgs, giant bugs, and robots all threaten the future well-being of Super Earth (by not giving up their resources and getting in line fast enough), and it’s your squad’s job to either bring them democracy or hot death (note: there is no “democracy” button on your controller, just a trigger). You play as a squad of Helldivers, a group of all-purpose space-marines, representing the peaceful (and not at all totalitarian, xenophobic, or belligerent) world of Super Earth as they “defend” their sovereign nation-planet against the scum of the galaxy. * This game/content may not be available in some countries and regions and in some languages.If you were foolish like me and never played Helldivers on the PS4 when it came out, it’s a top down four-player co-op shooter with an emphasis on teamwork and coordination. * The above information is subject to change without prior notice.
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