HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition

Very fun. Extremely fast pace and hectic gameplay. Not what I was expecting coming from HD2, but there's a lot here to enjoy if it's something you might like.

One of the most interesting co-op games I've played. Having a shared screen really forces you to cooperate.

This game is made to be played by a group of people, playing Helldivers alone will get you a case of anger management (YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED). The game play does not feel fully flushed out: characters move sluggishly, aiming is a nightmare, reloading takes an eternity, and every weapon has MINUSCULE amount of ammo, so you are constantly, CONSTANTLY, having to reload - like, seriously, every 5 god damned seconds.

In sum, having to fend off enemies from every direction alone will FULLY ruin your experience with this game. You'll play it 'till level 3, then you will gladly uninstall it. If you don't already have a group of friends who are planning to play this together, don't bother buying this!

i really like the perspective and diffrent enemy types is has and all the varity and how the galatic map and war workes even how you can autally lose! it is really fun and addictive and i also like the teamwork aspect and even how you can go solo but its harder

Great game to play with friends, even after the first campaigns I still come back to play after HD2 MO's are complete

warning if you buy this game there is helldivers 2 so cheak that out first its not 3rd preson but still fun

i like it it is fun as the 2nd game. its a bit hard in the start but over all very worth it

Helldivers is a challenging game because it's so hard to see anything.

The UI is terrible. Your player card is always in a random spot out of 4. Stratagems don't have names on them so every time you try to call one there's a pause of confusion. But the worst offender is the teeniest-tiniest thin white crosshair - good luck finding that shit on the screen.

I often find myself writing how I hate something about a game when the game is actually great. Well, Helldivers 1 is a great game at it's core. I love it. But I hate the way it treats player at higher difficulty. When you litreally CANNOT SEE it's not a challnge, it's a handicap. What would it take to patch this game to make the reticle customizeable?

Insanely fun, but it does needs mod support. 9/10 would recommend

A very good game, recommended if you can't buy Helldivers 2.

A blast, but impossible on higher difficulties without others.

Happy liberty day folks!

I played the crap out of this game on the Vita its worth every penny even if the new one exists never forget the original war

~ DIFFICULTY ~
🔲 My 90 year old grandma could play it
🔲 Easy
🔲 Normal
✅ Hard
🔲 Dark Souls

~ GRAPHICS ~
🔲 MS Paint
🔲 Bad
✅ Meh
🔲 Graphics dont matter in this game
🔲 Good
🔲 Beautiful

~ MUSIC ~
🔲 Bad
🔲 Not special
🔲 Good
✅ Eargasm

~ STORY ~
🔲 This game has no story
🔲 Like playing Temple Runners for the story
✅ It's there for the people who want it
🔲 Well written
🔲 Epic story

~ PRICE ~
🔲 Free
🔲 Underpriced
🔲 Perfect Price
✅ Could be cheaper
🔲 Overpriced
🔲 Complete waste of money

~ REQUIREMENTS ~
🔲 You can run it on a microwave
✅ Average
🔲 High end
🔲 NASA computer

~ LENGTH ~
🔲 Very Short (0 - 3 hours)
🔲 Short (3 - 15 hours)
🔲 Average (15-50 hours)
🔲 Long (50-90 hours)
🔲 Extremely long (90-110 hours)
✅ No ending

~ FUN ~
🔲 I'd rather watch paint dry
✅ Hard to enjoy
🔲 Repetitive
🔲 Actually pretty amusing
🔲 Ride of your life

~ REPLAYABILITY~
✅ It's a one-time experience
🔲 Only for achievements
🔲 If you wait a few months/years
🔲 Definitely
🔲 Infinitely replayable

~ WORTH BUYING ~
✅ No
🔲 Wait for sale
🔲 Yes

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Helldivers attempts to deliver a cooperative, top-down shooter experience but falls short of reaching its potential. While the concept of a team-based, tactical mission structure sounds promising, the execution leaves much to be desired. Despite moments of intensity, the overall experience feels repetitive and lacks the polish needed to stand out in a crowded genre. The promise of deep, strategic gameplay is often overshadowed by frustrating design choices.
The story in Helldivers is minimal and underwhelming. Players are tasked with defending "Super Earth" from alien forces, but the narrative is shallow and serves only as a thin backdrop to the action. There is little effort to develop the world or create any emotional stakes, making it difficult to remain invested in the overall conflict. For a game focused on the future of humanity, it does little to make players care about the outcome.
Gameplay suffers from repetitive mission structures and frustrating mechanics. While the idea of friendly fire being constantly active adds a layer of difficulty, it quickly becomes a source of irritation rather than a fun challenge. Missions often feel similar, with little variety in objectives or enemy behavior. The lack of meaningful progression or customization options makes each mission feel like a grind rather than an engaging experience.
Visually, Helldivers does little to impress. The environments are bland and lack diversity, while character and enemy designs are generic. The top-down perspective, while functional, limits the game's ability to showcase any impressive visual detail. Explosions and weapon effects are serviceable, but there is little here that stands out in terms of graphics or art direction.
Overall, Helldivers is a game that struggles to maintain interest after the initial excitement wears off. Its repetitive gameplay, uninspired story, and lackluster visuals make it hard to recommend, especially when compared to other games in the genre. The cooperative elements show potential, but the overall execution fails to deliver a memorable experience.
Helldivers gets a 4/10.

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It's a good game. The only problem I may see for some people is the camera. I was initially strongly not happy with a it, but with time I got used to it and now camera even has its charm. Otherwise it's definitely fun and worth trying!

You often get stuck with one of 3 races (cyborgs), due to how online multiplayer is designed. Better to get console version and switch off internet - makes a good coop couch game.

Very fun game, sometimes stressful when your teammates test your anxiety but honestly the best 32 hours ive played so far. :D

This is a Starship Troopers game at its core though it doesn't actually use that license. It is a great game with a quality co-op set-up. It is NOT 1st person but I think that actually makes it better. There is a HIGE range of weapons, vehicles, turrets and orbital strikes plus a mess of other tricks and tools. A MASSIVE array of planets, stages, stage types and bosses. being online is required but as that DOES add an interesting dynamic to a GLOBAL co-op mission that is constantly going and changing the way you interact with the entire galaxy in the game.
Give it a try it'll be worth it. 8/10

VERY fun!
- Good gameplay loop
- DLCs COMPLETELY optional
- Awesome community
It is a bit grindy at times for samples in the early levels (15-25), but once you get your loadout down, you'll be fine.
100% Reccommend!
P.S. If you're looking for someone to dive with, send me a friend request!

For 7.99 with all DLCs as an offer really great, also because worse systems can manage this game. Absolutely not worth the money for the full price and all the comparisons with Helldivers 2 are really ridiculous.

In comparison, the only realy better thing I can say is that the escort and goods delivery missions in HD1 are a bit more fun, as you escort the group/goods across the map and not just in one location as in HD2. However, this is hardly possible in HD2 due to the size of the map and the fact that it is a 3D shooter. It should also be mentioned that the rounds are significantly shorter here, with a maximum of 20, more like 10 minutes.

The balancing, which is so highly praised here in comparison, is just as bad or good as in HD2. Some of the weapons are absolutely useless and I haven't seen one person using them, in fact I've seen very little weapon variation in HD1 in general. The enemy spawn is rarely completely bugged, sometimes nothing spawns the whole round, only to give you all the past waves at the same time with some reinforcement wave. I've fought an army of 6 Hawks at the same time on difficulty 5, who came with one reinforcement in solo play, plus a host of other opponents. Enemies also regularly spawn in the field of vision. At points where the map already shows me an enemy, there is very often nothing. If you then turn around briefly, the newly spawned enemies suddenly fall into your back.

Collecting research in HD1 is absolutely boring and even hinders the flow of the game. They just lie around randomly on the map without any system. On the other hand, you need less to fully equip a piece of equipment.
The maps in general are also random, just like in HD2. However, as there is no balancing of the locations here, you will hardly find any ammunition on most maps, but on others you can go swimming in it. As a result, ammunition replenishment is an absolute must and takes up one of the four equipment slots for many players. Yes, ammunition here is a gadget like tactical weapons, not standard and always present, as it is in HD2.

Incidentally, some maps have permanent and system-independent graphic errors, especially at the edge of the field of vision.

All in all:
Balancing - no better than in HD2, at least for solo players unfortunately even worse due to the uneven distribution of ammunition
Gameplay - average twin stick shooter, solo definitely the least fun, well suited and fun for groups
Price - far too expensive these days, buy on offer with all DLCs as a bundle
Other special features - it doesn't require a powerful PC, which is nice.

In direct comparison as short as possible - HD1 offers no better balancing, contains much less action and is unfortunately also much faster monotonous. In HD2, the adrenaline level is much higher, as is the joy of having completed a round well.
Nevertheless: HD1 is a solid game, especially for poorer systems and on offer. Just stop being ridiculous and claiming it's better than HD2, just learn to aim, look for co-op players for a co-op game or just get eaten by bugs, but stop this flood of tears.

An incredible game, with unique mechanics, very satisfying and addictive. The game is cooperative multiplayer and the community is very united. I played with players of different nationalities, without experiencing lag that hindered the matches. I'm loving this game and I think I'll play it for a long time, even after completing it 100%.

Team for one, one for team. We always dive together or not at all.

The gameplay loop and character progression is good. Getting to explore different stratagems the more you play is really fun. The community driven map also makes it feel like an actual real time war instead of a scripted event (nothing wrong with story driven games).

What makes this game shine really, is the cooperative experience and the different tactical interactions with the weapons and stratagems. Having your teammate feed your recoilless rifle with ammo while you're dishing out constant anti-armor goodness is a fun cooperative experience and makes sense in a squad shooter setting. It makes you feel like you're actually just a soldier fighting in a war, not some ultra-badass main protagonist. All these things and some other things I probably forgot to mention due to the rush of typing this review, make the game all the more immersive for me; that's pretty much the selling point of the game for me, excellent co-op mechanics and the immersive world. For Super Earth!

spinning around in a circle and watching your cape float is peak gameplay

Don't like the feeling that i don't get all the puzzle pieces to complete the challenge, they want you to buy DLC or you can farm and grind to get what you want.

Also the game is not greatly optimized for 2 players. Yea yea... i know obvious it's a 4 player game but still they could have made it better.

Don't like that i don't have a REAL goal like defeating a last boss for example. The ``Every player work togheter´´ mechanic bothers me.

4/10

Absolutely effective distribution of democracy here. wouldnt change a thing about it. fantastic arcade style shooter just about anyone can pick up and get familiar with. love this game. :D

This has probably the best gameplay loop of any other top-down shooter I've ever tried!

It was fun for a few hours to play with your friends. but the game definitely overstays its welcome. It's not going to be a fun experience if you are also aiming for 100% achievements due to grind. Besides the bugs which seems to be everybody's favorite race to fight against, all the enemy designs are quite annoying to play against. Various game mechanics to add "weight" to the feel of the game mostly feel cumbersome all around. Maybe it could have worked on other genres, but definitely not on a twin-stick shooter.

It's a fun game, yes, perfect for coop and teamwork but I can't seem to enjoy it because it crashes my entire PC and shuts it down, as if the power button was just held down for a few seconds, turning off all power to the PC and sadly I can't enjoy an amazing game like this.

This game is about to be 10 years old, but it still is a banger. Whether you want to go solo or play with friends or randos, you'll have fun playing the first Helldivers game. Nothing beats the feeling of surviving insurmountable odds and then extracting and reaping the rewards of your hard work.

And don't think of this as a one trick pony, no. You'll always have something to work towards, like unlocking new weapons or stratagems, helping the capital cities fend off an invasion, or doing the invasion yourselves. Once you reach the top, you can always strive to get your name up in the leaderboards. This game is worth your time and money. Hell, it's a staple in my game collection no doubt.

For Democracy! I like this game and I do plan on playing the 2nd game eventually. I love the guns, the mechs, and some of the mechanics in general. The Lore I am still understanding the lore. However playing this in single player...yeah its almost near impossible because its endless and its hard to catch a breather. But also I recommend getting the Ranger Pack first and upgrade the little droid strategm first because that helps finding Samples faster.

HelldiversI cranks up the intensity with its fast-paced, tactical co-op gameplay. The chaotic battles, teamwork, and sheer satisfaction of surviving relentless alien hordes make it an absolute blast. The strategic depth and need for coordination really shine, especially when things get hectic.

Whether you're playing with friends or randoms, the adrenaline never stops. The brutal difficulty adds to the fun, and every victory feels earned. If you're a fan of co-op shooters with a serious challenge, this game is a must-have!

Bringing Democracy—Whether You Voted for It or Not!

PS! While its meant for Helldivers II, this I version is also still amazing!

I only knew about Helldivers 2 before this and I must say that the vehicles in this game are so damn fun

The game is showing its age, but it's still a certified banger.

a good game that is worth buying if you like the genre.my only real complaint is the fact that sometimes you cant play 2 of the 3 factions and most of the time you can only play 2 and 99% of the time the last faction is the most annoying(cyborgs) also the humor is on point

Game is actually very fun when you play solo. but when it come to coop it is pure dogshit and also i hate drop pods. Love the game alot

good game, but forces team work, friendly fire always on, i wish game did better job tracking bad behavior or intentional friendly fire

If you enjoy Hd2 give this one a try, it still has some stuff that it did better than the sequel, for example, loadouts, boss fights, drivable vehicles (tanks, motorcycles, APCs), and of course, 4 poor bastards sharing the same screen, forcing you to actually work as a unit

Nice game. Budget went to the mainstream project and this masterpiece flew under the radar of many -mine included-. -- Season attention or approved mods? This game does not need it. Gameplay is solid with its own learning curve to movement -dodge mechanics- makes matches varied enough to spend time in them until you quenched your democratic urges. Best thing in the game: RS arena type maps vs mobs. Worst thing: playing with a mf thats got a freakin saber or maybe hitboxes e.e Rating 6/9

-Watch friend play game
-he was with level 50 and 44
-one leaves
-I join him
-im in the hardest level (level 14 circle of hell)
-We finish
-we get told good job by one
-get like 27000 points
-felt like getting told good job by the leader of super earth
-i will never forgot that

Not a single player game, you need at least 2 to 4 guys with you to play this game. Its very tough...

I didn't notice this game until I had already purchased Helldivers II. I decided to give this one a try. After 2 days of playing I'm already level 12. It's way fun.

Helldiver 1 player here, the game miss some simple features we had like tanks, speeder, cloak, and ofc Illuminaty something the alien race with energy weapons. And some more epic bosses and faster ending war!

Overall it can get boring at times but the harder the difficulty the better it gets, I would very much recommend this game.

The game is too hard if you play it alone! Even with planets with the easiest difficulty! However it’s fun and addictive if you play it with your friends!! Teamwork and patience are both tested!

I strongly recommend the game if you have friends to play with. 👍

"The game’s design focuses on promoting teamwork and close-quarters combat, which is achieved through the shared camera perspective." Which fvcking sucks, nonetheless and makes no sense whatsoever.

The fvcking cyborg missions from 7 or higher just fucking suck, u kill a tank just for another spawn in at 0.3 seconds, there is no point in doing it stealth because it doensn't let you.
And the fvcking Cyborg Dogs, keep spawning at all directions during fights or just walking through the phase.
I you truly hate yourself, buy this game at promo or don't play at all.

a great game for 170 countries who cant play helldivers 2 because of sony's terrible choices

"The game’s design focuses on promoting teamwork and close-quarters combat, which is achieved through the shared camera perspective."

This game really went underlooked by playes, not as new, but remains as fun as it once was

Gameplay loop is fun.
reminds me of DeadNation on PS3

Got into the first mission and there was no way to get ammo. Ran around the enemies aimlessly until i got overwhelmed because no ammo and no way to fight back.

This game is worse than the sequel I figured I would give it a try and personally the top down aspect isn't that great its a lot more difficult to play alone than the sequel besides which I usually play with others on helldivers but if I do want to play alone this isn't it

Absolute banger, don't know how I didn't play this gem or never heard of it before.
COOP makes it more fun, especially if u got friends to spread and paint democracy with!
10/10 Perfect

Pros: Seems like a good online community. Fast paced. Fun Gameplay loop.

Cons: Epic hard when just starting and doing it solo. Get some friends (or random people) - it will make it easier.