Summary
Following the news that Sony no longer plans to move forward with its controversialHelldivers 2PlayStation Network account-linking update, reviews are skyrocketing in a positive direction. TheHelldivers 2community has been up in arms over the recently announced update, which would have forced players to create and connect to a PlayStation Network account to access the game. Massive backlash ensued, withHelldivers 2being review-bombed on Steam. This decision was ultimately reversed, with reviews immediately shooting up as a result.
WhileHelldivers 2emphasizes action and chaotic shootouts, both teamwork and communication are key components to success. As a result,Helldivers 2has managed to create a passionate and dedicated community of fans.This community has been incredibly supportive ofHelldivers 2,as well asdeveloper Arrowhead Game Studios, which, up until this point, had managed to avoid controversy and large-scale community upsets.Helldivers 2continues to become more exciting with each update, but it’s fair to say Sony had no idea how controversial its now-canceled account update would end up being.
All of this controversy would not last long, with Sony backtracking on the update entirely. As a result, reviews for the game are already starting to bounce back on Steam. Reddit user u/FlowersPaintings shared a snapshot of the review metrics forHelldivers 2, revealing that reviews are spiking once again, only this time in a positive direction. Upon release,Helldivers 2managed to become one of Sony’s biggest successes, receiving near-endless positive reviews.Helldivers 2’s reviews page is a far cry from where it once was, but things are beginning to stabilize.
Positive Helldivers 2 Reviews Flood Steam
Steam charts show thatHelldivers 2is once again trending positively. The orange lines represent negative reviews forHelldivers 2, and the blue represents positive ones. Fans used Steam as a way to make their voice heard regarding the update, with many demanding Sony and Arrowhead drop it completely. Players took great issue with this new update, specifically with the fact that PlayStation Network is not available in every country, which would mean certain players would no longer be able to play. Large amounts of playersreview-bombed bothHelldivers 2and the originalHelldiversin protest. Despite these issues coming to a head, things appear to be headed in the right direction forHelldivers 2.
Helldivers 2is the direct sequel toHelldivers,although the formula of the original 2015 game has been changed quite significantly. In a short amount of time, Arrowhead has managed to turnHelldivers 2into one of the world’s most popular games, breaking records and topping both the Steam and PlayStation 5 charts.Helldivers 2takes the strategy of the original game and transforms it into a visceral and satisfying third-person shooter experience that has taken the world by storm.
Helldivers 2
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios.Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy.Helldivers don’t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.
