![]() ![]() giving each player a slightly different experience. Helldivers levels are all procedurally generated, and this includes the mission objectives. All have a purpose but simplicity is key. Shiny ground among snow indicates ice, flames obviously indicate fire, rocks and brush litter the stage as obstacles and not scenery. It's less about their beauty and more about being simple visual cues. There is enough to differentiate the different worlds, but each mission within these worlds are similar. With how important reactions and timing is, this is essential for smooth gameplay and preventing cheap deaths.Įnvironments are kept simple out of necessity. Even as the screen fills with chaos there is never an indication of slow-down. This is made even more critical when the screen becomes full of enemies and projectiles, but Helldivers handles it well. There is enough of an isometric perspective to get more than an inkling of the character models and these intricacies, which is especially important given the emphasis on multi-player and discerning the multiple characters. This is a shame, because even from this perspective Helldivers looks great, especially for the genre. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Helldivers doesn't get a chance to show off much. Still, the story is completely reasonable to ignore, consciously or not, and still enjoy the game. ![]() But again, this is a lot more in the way of plot than say, Zombie Nation, and a lot more focus on telling a story too. It doesn't do much to add to the game as an attempt at depth, and honestly it hardly changes the gameplay only serving as a device to change up the enemies in a few missions. There is a slight nod to politics, and whether or not the government in place is a true democracy or just perceived as one. Finding new technology or completing a campaign has the feel of being a part of a bigger world. ![]() What Helldivers does do well is create an interesting world in which lends itself to the solar system trotting of each mission. But, this isn't a genre known for intricate plots, so Helldivers can be forgiven for the lack of one. Helldivers has a relatively simple story line and it's definitely not one of the stronger aspects of the game. With a large campaign and tons of unlockable weapons and deployments, Helldivers' Starship Troopers inspired setting combined with the ability for up to four players to team up, set it up as a great experience, especially for the genre. Helldivers brings an unmatched level of tactics to a genre that had little previously. Helldivers is one in a long line of recent twin stick shooters, and also one of the best. ![]()
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