[PS Vita/PS3/PS4/PC] Helldivers
Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:21 pm
I picked this up at release last year and it's free for PS+ members this month (Feb 2016). Cross-play between all Sony systems (sorry, no cross platform play with PC).
What is it?
Helldivers is a top-down, 4 players co-op, twin-stick shooter that is set in a Starship Troopers influenced universe. There is a lot of emphasis on teamwork and friendly fire is always on. You will have to work with your fellow Helldivers to complete objectives and liberate the resources Super Earth needs to spread managed democracy throughout the known galaxy.
How does it play?
What if XCOM was a top-down, co-op shooter? I think that's how I could best describe it. Not familiar with XCOM? Imagine a co-op Starcraft space marines themed shooter. Players select from 3 different factions to fight against and are given planets of varying difficulty to begin their Helldive, drop pod style. Helldivers can be played online or offline, though playing online opens up a community based campaign where progress is pooled toward an overall galactic war with the different factions. Events are triggered when the community reaches certain goals.
I enjoyed playing Lost Planet 2 with some of you guys and though the two are very different games, Helldivers shares that over-the-top sci fi vibe with 4 player co-op and a huge toy box of weapons, vehicles, and special perks to play with.
Add me on PSN and let's save Super Earth together: Randy_M_Green
What is it?
Helldivers is a top-down, 4 players co-op, twin-stick shooter that is set in a Starship Troopers influenced universe. There is a lot of emphasis on teamwork and friendly fire is always on. You will have to work with your fellow Helldivers to complete objectives and liberate the resources Super Earth needs to spread managed democracy throughout the known galaxy.
How does it play?
What if XCOM was a top-down, co-op shooter? I think that's how I could best describe it. Not familiar with XCOM? Imagine a co-op Starcraft space marines themed shooter. Players select from 3 different factions to fight against and are given planets of varying difficulty to begin their Helldive, drop pod style. Helldivers can be played online or offline, though playing online opens up a community based campaign where progress is pooled toward an overall galactic war with the different factions. Events are triggered when the community reaches certain goals.
I enjoyed playing Lost Planet 2 with some of you guys and though the two are very different games, Helldivers shares that over-the-top sci fi vibe with 4 player co-op and a huge toy box of weapons, vehicles, and special perks to play with.
Add me on PSN and let's save Super Earth together: Randy_M_Green