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Helldivers 2 Announced - Coming in 2023 | PlayStation Showcase
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[Sigma]
Member
Well the first game had an illuminate race and Cyborg race. If the Cyborg return and are anything like they're in the first game, oh man lol. Especially on the higher difficulty planets.
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March Climber
Member
If the gameplay is the same or very similar, why would pulling the camera down to ground-level make it suddenly a deal breaker?
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
The gameplay can’t be the same once you do this big of a dramatic shift.
I wish them luck but nothing about this got me remotely hyped.
bender
What time is it?
gothmog
Gold Member
I missed the beta. Was it good?
bender
What time is it?
I wasn't in it. It's getting surprisingly positive reception from the press but I think it will be DOA because of the price point.
supernova8
Banned
Exactly it can't be the same because they've essentially changed the genre.
Plus, OK fine they changed it to a TPS, but it looks like a minimal graphical upgrade over the original fucking Destiny (you know the game came out almost 10 years ago..?)
Besides, it's not like it's an open world game or some sort of MMO with complex systems. It's going to be enclosed maps with a bunch of enemies so surely they could have gone way further with the visuals. Plus it's not even coming to PS4 so what gives?
If you're going to ruin what makes Helldivers ... Helldivers... at least give us some eyecandy, Jesus Christ.
crackajack
Member
I am totally not against it, from all the games this looked best for me, translated pretty much everything from the first one into the new view, but since we also don't get another xyz-nation or Resogun from Housemarque (or will we?) someone needs to fill that gap. Activision also won't do another Geometry Wars. When are the Indies stepping in? Doing some actual smaller scope Indie game?
StueyDuck
Member
All I can say is... ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm it's a'ight
Shifty1897
Member
I loved Helldivers one. One of the best couch co op games out there. Some thoughts:
- Switch to 3rd person is interesting. Inherently makes friendly fire less of an issue, which was a huge part of the first game, BUT now you can't see what's going on behind you. So the team communication aspect has gone from coordinating actions to avoid friendly fire to coordinating watching each others back for ambushes and establishing a moving defensive parameter while completing objectives. We'll see if that change is a net positive.
- Now that I think about it, In a lot of ways, Helldivers 1 was the first extraction shooter.
- New graphics are stunning
- Day One
- Switch to 3rd person is interesting. Inherently makes friendly fire less of an issue, which was a huge part of the first game, BUT now you can't see what's going on behind you. So the team communication aspect has gone from coordinating actions to avoid friendly fire to coordinating watching each others back for ambushes and establishing a moving defensive parameter while completing objectives. We'll see if that change is a net positive.
- Now that I think about it, In a lot of ways, Helldivers 1 was the first extraction shooter.
- New graphics are stunning
- Day One
crackajack
Member
Could be interesting if you could switch. Classic view for original fans, that hate change, and the trailer view is for new people, or going back and forth depending and what your current task is. But as said before, gameplay, coop and also solo, is automatically different if you don't see behind you, so might feel like a hack job if it tries to do both.
JCK75
Member
Actually I just had to see who had the rights.. it's Sony.. lol
ToTTenTranz
Banned
The new camera angle and updated graphics makes it look like Arrowhead is now positioning themselves as a larger studio capable of doing AA or AAA games.
While I did like the original game, I think this one can still be great but will cater to a wider audience. I hope the game strives.
While I did like the original game, I think this one can still be great but will cater to a wider audience. I hope the game strives.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Slightly let down by this extended look. Still need to see how vital teamplay and strategy are in the final release. Oh and FFS February 2024?!
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
Gold Member
This should be in its own thread since we also got a release date.
Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Make the Official Thread. I will support you there. I'll do it if no one else does but I can't jump on that for at least a week.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
Gold Member
Aight. I'm on it!
It's up: https://www.neogaf.com/threads/helldivers-2-gameplay-trailer-launches-february-8-2024.1661072/
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