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John Bender · Mar 3, 2015

Hanmik said:
Remember it is Cross-buy, Cross-save, Cross-Chat and Cross-play.. which is amazing.

Giriath_89 said:
Price: $19.99 or ~$18 the first week with PS+

Select Button - 10/10

Jimquisition - 9.5/10

Destructoid - 9/10

PSNation - 9/10

PlayStation Universe - 9/10

Videogamer - "HELLDIVERS is awesome"

PlaystationLifeStyle - 8.5/10

God is a Geek - 8.5/10

Push Square - 8/10

Gamespot - 8/10 (Great)

TheSixthAxis - 8/10

Shacknews - 8/10

JoyPad.dk - 80/100

GamesVillage.it - 8/10

Game Revolution - 4/5

USGamer - 4/5

VGNetwork.it - 7.5/10

IGN Italy - 7.4

Amir0x - 10/10

Amir0x · Mar 3, 2015

I've been hearing crazy positive things about this game from trusted GAFers, and now the reviews are already coming in high.

Once again small devs save the day with smart, gameplay-focused design after "AAA" The Order embarrassment. Resogun saved PS4 launch. :salute the unsung heroes:

Black Duke · Mar 3, 2015

Here is our video review 3/5
http://youtu.be/Abl14ToK8Cw

Elixist · Mar 3, 2015

Gurish · Mar 3, 2015

We are not getting it for free ha?
Could have been one of the best Plus months ever, anyway it seems like it well worth a full price.

nib95 · Mar 3, 2015

Amir0x said:
I've been hearing crazy positive things about this game from trusted GAFers, and now the reviews are already coming in high.

Once again small devs save the day with smart, gameplay-focused design after The Order embarrassment. :salute:

There really is no need for the latter, especially in a thread completely unrelated to the game. Most people playing it seem to be enjoying it, and that's ultimately what matters.

In any case, this game completely fell off my radar, but if GAF impressions and reviews are both highly positive, I may have to jump in.

Mdk7 · Mar 3, 2015

7.4 from me, on IGN Italy

Some - those that love a bit of pain in their games, to make the reward even sweeter - might be truly bewitched by this charming game, especially if they'll play it with the right company. All the others will find in Helldivers a fun and refreshing experience, one that's capable of adding something unique to a well known formula crowded with glorious precursors. It might not be fully on par with the best ever in its genre, but don't hesitate to give it a chance if you dig this kind of shooters.

bombshell · Mar 3, 2015

Gurish said:
We are not getting it for free ha?
Could have been one of the best Plus months ever, anyway it seems like it well worth a full price.

10% discount for PS+ during launch week.

Flunkie · Mar 3, 2015

So excited for this.

jmaine_ph · Mar 3, 2015

Gurish said:
We are not getting it for free ha?
Could have been one of the best Plus months ever, anyway it seems like it well worth a full price.

Too much potential for a free game. Did you watch any gameplay? This is one of the most in depth top down shooters I've seen for $20

bombshell · Mar 3, 2015

PlaystationLifeStyle 8.5/10

Shacknews 8/10

fedexpeon · Mar 3, 2015

When did they add cape?
Fun factor increases by 10.

Anyway, this game is what Destiny should have tried to be with its assets imo.
And man, can't believe this is to PS+ users.
Sogood.gif

Edit: Aww, not free. But 10% discount is still good.

serenewarfare · Mar 3, 2015

I'm guessing this would not be recommended as a single player experience?

fedexpeon said:
Anyway, this game is what Destiny should have tried to be with its assets imo.
And man, can't believe this is free to PS+ users.
Sogood.gif

You don't have to believe it, because it's not.

super-famicom · Mar 3, 2015

fedexpeon said:
When did they add cape?
Fun factor increases by 10.

Anyway, this game is what Destiny should have tried to be with its assets imo.
And man, can't believe this is to PS+ users.
Sogood.gif

It's not a free PS+ game.

Blablurn · Mar 3, 2015

Impressive Reviews.

jmaine_ph · Mar 3, 2015

serenewarfare said:
I'm guessing this would not be recommended as a single player experience?

From what I'm hearing no. It does have local and online multiplayer though

Sjefen · Mar 3, 2015

Nice, been waiting for this. Good reviews thus far.

Amir0x · Mar 3, 2015

nib95 said:
There really is no need for the latter, especially in a thread completely unrelated to the game. Most people playing it seem to be enjoying it, and that's ultimately what matters.

In any case, this game completely fell off my radar, but if GAF impressions and reviews are both highly positive, I may have to jump in.

Just callin' it like the truth knows it. >

PS4 had a rough launch, t'was saved by Resogun. Not cinematic bloated ten thousand shaders a second modern shooter with glowing yellow arrows, but pure explosive gameplay in a bottle refined to a perfect 10 sheen. The Order was a mass of poor game design choices with endless uninteresting cinematics interspersed through one of the most beautiful game engines ever made for a console. And remember, it was delayed into 2015. This is their "polished" vision. I know! And now, Helldiver's save the day with a distinctive, crossplay and crosssave system unifying Sony platforms underneath the banner of purely gameplay driven shenanigans of the highest quality order. Small devs/indies always save the day for Sony. Sony was quite wise to invest so much attention in this side of the fence, I'm sure they're going to need a small dev to save Naughty Dog after UC4 debacle. Maybe No Man's Sky or Galak-Z or The Witness will save the day. Who knows. Exciting times ahead though, no?

I'm just teasing man, relax. It's just playing game dissin', nothing personal.

Joni · Mar 3, 2015

serenewarfare said:
I'm guessing this would not be recommended as a single player experience?

Indeed, more multiplayer experience. Also quite hard in singleplayer. As in, why am I dying so much on Easy missions?

John Bender · Mar 3, 2015

Mdk7 said:
7.4 from me

7.4?

.4???

Why not 7,7598556?

Jesus!

stryke · Mar 3, 2015

fedexpeon said:
When did they add cape?
Fun factor increases by 10.

John Bender · Mar 3, 2015

stryke said:

lmao!

That's awesome!

Lingitiz · Mar 3, 2015

Game Revolution 4/5

jmaine_ph · Mar 3, 2015

Amir0x said:
Just callin' it like the truth knows it. >

PS4 had a rough launch, t'was saved by Resogun. Not cinematic bloated ten thousand shaders a second modern shooter with glowing yellow arrows, but pure explosive gameplay in a bottle refined to a perfect 10 sheen. The Order was a mass of poor game design choices with endless uninteresting cinematics interspersed through one of the most beautiful game engines ever made for a console. And remember, it was delayed into 2015. This is their "polished" vision. I know! And now, Helldiver's save the day with a distinctive, crossplay and crosssave system unifying Sony platforms underneath the banner of purely gameplay driven shenanigans of the highest quality order. Small devs/indies always save the day for Sony. Sony was quite wise to invest so much attention in this side of the fence, I'm sure they're going to need a small dev to save Naughty Dog after UC4 debacle. Maybe No Man's Sky or Galak-Z or The Witness will save the day. Who knows. Exciting times ahead though, no?

I'm just teasing man, relax. It's just playing game dissin', nothing personal.

Almost blew a gasket when you mentioned Naughty and needing to be saved in the same sentence lol

Amir0x · Mar 3, 2015

Tell Italy to stop sucking at games:

IGN Italy - 7.4

VGNetwork.it - 3/5

Mdk7 · Mar 3, 2015

John Bender said:
7.4?

.4???

Why not 7,7598556?
Jesus!

Because we have decimal numbers, and we use them.

bombshell · Mar 3, 2015

stryke said:

lol

Looked up the trophy: Dancing Queen - Do 25 capespins in a row, without moving, while on the ship bridge.

http://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/helldivers/trophies/

Alex Connolly · Mar 3, 2015

Would love a dedicated Vita version review, but I guess the excellence carries over.

Hyped.

jmaine_ph · Mar 3, 2015

bombshell said:
lol

Looked up the trophy: Dancing Queen - Do 25 capespins in a row, without moving, while on the ship bridge.

http://www.playstationtrophies.org/game/helldivers/trophies/

That is so awesome.

John Bender · Mar 3, 2015

Mdk7 said:
Because we have decimal numbers, and we use them.

On a scale from 1 to 10.... these decimal numbers in a review make absolutely zero sense.
Just my two cents

Rosur · Mar 3, 2015

How is it singleplayer thinking of getting but doubt I'll play much of the co-op due to none of my friends getting this.

Amir0x · Mar 3, 2015

Rosur said:
How is it singleplayer thinking of getting but doubt I'll play much of the co-op due to none of my friends getting this.

you're part of the Knack Army, get fellow Knackians to play

John Bender · Mar 3, 2015

Rosur said:
How is it singleplayer thinking of getting but doubt I'll play much of the co-op due to none of my friends getting this.

Singleplayer is great.
Just reading the reviews (and I'm a singleplayer myself) and -> it's good

Lingitiz · Mar 3, 2015

Rosur said:
How is it singleplayer thinking of getting but doubt I'll play much of the co-op due to none of my friends getting this.

From a friend that was reviewing the game (and from reading reviews), it's pretty much MP or bust. The SP doesn't sound worth the time.

Seanspeed · Mar 3, 2015

John Bender said:
On a scale from 1 to 10.... these decimal numbers in a review make absolutely zero sense.
Just my two cents

Just pretend its a scale from 1-100 then. Same thing....

Anyways, shame this is so focused on multiplayer. Looks like a blast.

Klart · Mar 3, 2015

John Bender said:
On a scale from 1 to 10.... these decimal numbers in a review make absolutely zero sense.
Just my two cents

On a scale from 1 to 10.... two cents make absolutely zero sense.

Hanmik · Mar 3, 2015

My danish review is here: http://www.joypad.dk/index.php/anmeldelser/1-spil/377-anmeldelse-helldivers.html

As a coop multiplayer game it is really fun and challenging.. as a singleplayer game it is a boring grind.
Vita version has some problems:
- Longer loadtimes.
- Shadows and some objects look terrible.
- Reload and throwing Grenades are done by swipping Down on the touchscreen on the back of the Vita. That is terrible in a hectic firefight.. terrible.. Grenades get thrown at other players feet and it is hard to reload instantly.

Mdk7 · Mar 3, 2015

John Bender said:
On a scale from 1 to 10.... these decimal numbers in a review make absolutely zero sense.
Just my two cents

They are nuances, meant to give you a better idea of the overall value.
Nothing revolutionary of course, but a 7.4 is different from a 7.7.

Amir0x · Mar 3, 2015

Hanmik said:
My danish review is here: http://www.joypad.dk/index.php/anmeldelser/1-spil/377-anmeldelse-helldivers.html

As a coop multiplayer game it is really fun and challenging.. as a singleplayer game it is a boring grind.
Vita version has some problems:
- Longer loadtimes.
- Shadows and some objects look terrible.
- Reload and throwing Grenades are done by swipping Down on the touchscreen on the back of the Vita. That is terrible in a hectic firefight.. terrible.. Grenades get thrown at other players feet and it is hard to reload instantly.

That's what I was wondering about. Vita version seems bad bad bad unfortunately.

Good thing it was always PS4 version for me!

John Bender · Mar 3, 2015

Seanspeed said:
Just pretend its a scale from 1-100 then. Same thing....

Yep, which makes just as much sense....

Klart said:
On a scale from 1 to 10.... two cents make absolutely zero sense.

And 3 cents?

Hanmik said:
My danish review is here: http://www.joypad.dk/index.php/anmeldelser/1-spil/377-anmeldelse-helldivers.html

As a coop multiplayer game it is really fun and challenging.. as a singleplayer game it is a boring grind.
Vita version has some problems:
- Longer loadtimes.
- Shadows and some objects look terrible.
- Reload and throwing Grenades are done by swipping Down on the touchscreen on the back of the Vita. That is terrible in a hectic firefight.. terrible.. Grenades get thrown at other players feet and it is hard to reload instantly.

Thanks

Diprosalic · Mar 3, 2015

Hanmik said:
- Reload and throwing Grenades are done by swipping Down on the touchscreen on the back of the Vita. That is terrible in a hectic firefight.. terrible.. Grenades get thrown at other players feet and it is hard to reload instantly.

what? that is terrible.

Amir0x said:
Once again small devs save the day

i didn't know the day was in need of saving.

JBourne · Mar 3, 2015

I couldn't believe how long the load times were for the Vita version. This video convinced me to hold off on purchasing it until I have a PS4.

Jimmyfenix · Mar 3, 2015

I knew this would be a good one !

Messofanego · Mar 3, 2015

Amir0x said:
you're part of the Knack Army, get fellow Knackians to play

The goddamn Knackian Cabal

Booshka · Mar 3, 2015

Saw it during Giantbomb's UPF, it looked fantastic and with a ton of replay value, co-op and challenge.

Definitely picking this up when I get a PS4.

Lé Blade Runner · Mar 3, 2015

Why haven't I heard about this game? I want it!

Deleted member 471617 · Mar 3, 2015

Is there a single player campaign? Or do you have to play with 2-4 players? Thanks.

Garuda1One · Mar 3, 2015

Mdk7 said:
Because we have decimal numbers, and we use them.

really ? .4 or any decimal number doesnt add any real value to the score..
" 7.4 ?? Damn it, its a no buy for me !! I was hoping for 7.6 !! "

anyway.. words on vita performance scares me,, im going to play this on vita alot rather than on my ps4,, anyone can confirm how smooth the gameplay is on vita ?

not expecting much in terms on graphic, shadow, sound etc in vita... im looking at you dead nation....................

Amir0x · Mar 3, 2015

Diprosalic said:
i didn't know the day was in need of saving.

don't worry Sony was aware, you didn't need to be

Hanmik · Mar 3, 2015

Amir0x said:
That's what I was wondering about. Vita version seems bad bad bad unfortunately.

Good thing it was always PS4 version for me!

I almost forgot..I joined several games on my Vita where there was 3 other players, the framerate went to shit.. for real I thought there was a problem with my Vita. It was like playing the game in slow motion. As soon as one player was dead the framerate was better, but once all 4 players were back, the framerate went to shit again.
It wasn´t like that all the time, but like 50% of the games I played on the Vita.

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