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Helldivers 2 |OT| Another bug infested game
- Thread starter cormack12
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dreamstation
Member
Played 3 missions solo so far. Couldn't manage to join anyone and nobody joined mine. Something must be up with the servers. Feels good to play, and even looks OK in performance mode. I'm not a graphics whore so I'm fine with that. Have work early so that's enough for now. Look forward to playing more tomorrow night.
Found some crashed drone thing that gave me 100 super credits so that's cool. Hope it's viable to buy the warbonds as a free player. I'm happy to grind if it's not too grindy.
Found some crashed drone thing that gave me 100 super credits so that's cool. Hope it's viable to buy the warbonds as a free player. I'm happy to grind if it's not too grindy.
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Toots
Gold Member
It takes an intelligent man to be able to reflect on his flaws.
We're all part of the problem, but by reflecting on yourself like this you are also part of the solution.
(i think this yoda gif really went up to my head, i need to stop pseudo philosophizing like this
)
DenchDeckard
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I cant even get a 2 step code sent from Sony to login....Anyone else having the issue?
I want a quick game!!
I want a quick game!!
Lucifers Beard
Member
Was hoping to do some matchmaking but I've been searching for a minute and nobody seems to join.
Playing now if anyone wants to play. I'm based in the UK.
SteamID - LucifersBeard
Friend code - #2007-2310
Playing now if anyone wants to play. I'm based in the UK.
SteamID - LucifersBeard
Friend code - #2007-2310
Ogbert
Gold Member
So, on the plus side, game looks like absolute ass on the ship (like PS3 remaster bad), but the lighting and effects on the planets are beautiful.
This is very simply original Helldivers in 3D. Gunplay really good but fuck me, I absolutely hate the stratagem mechanic. The game goes out of its way to give you these stupid inputs to achieve very basic things. I have no idea who thinks this is enjoyable. Any other game would have a radial that you bring up and select from there.
This is very simply original Helldivers in 3D. Gunplay really good but fuck me, I absolutely hate the stratagem mechanic. The game goes out of its way to give you these stupid inputs to achieve very basic things. I have no idea who thinks this is enjoyable. Any other game would have a radial that you bring up and select from there.
Don't shoot the messenger, not my fault people people are hitting matchmaking/performance/protection/monetisation issues and bailing to probably get a refund. Although good news is you can probably ignore the less than 2 hour reviews in the future to get the rating you want it to have because unhappy people are not going to go past 2 hours.of people who played 30 mins max?
1.5 hours, case in point. The reviews with most awards have over an hour but you do you.
Steam Community :: Lieutenant Gamer of the Evil Ass :: Games
PectacularOz
Member
The idea is to apply the tiniest amount of skill and intent beyond just a simple selection. Also takes you 2-3 seconds to perform instead of immediate, so can add to the hectic gameplay.
It was part of the absolute charm of the original.
Killjoy-NL
Member
DenchDeckard
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First two names if you go down on your ship naming list is Halo...and Hammer of Dawn....
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
WhamBamThankYouMaam
Member
The ps5 version is a lot uglier? Hm.
cormack12
Gold Member
Noticed that lol. I also looked for Pillar but wasn't there :/
I dunno why the instruction tells you to put a different input in than the screen and then fails. Just a little lack of polish here and there.
HerjansEagleFeeder
Member
Played it both with the DualSense on my OLED as well as with KB/M on a 240Hz monitor. I don't like how it plays with a controller. On PC, it seemed fun, but for my taste the game is too complicated for something that's supposed to be a quick in-and-out mp shooter. Too much clutter UI, extra steps and button presses to go through just to jump into a game. Movement feels a bit clunky, but shooting is satisfying.
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Why is this?
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
I'm sure there will be the odd patch required, but I'm very happy with what I played so far.
Just, want to link my PSN account but it wont send me a message.
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ShaiKhulud1989
Gold Member
PC version is a bit messy right now, but nothing that a few hotfixes can't remedy.
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Lucifers Beard
Member
Observations from PC version
The good
- Game runs well on 3080 at 1440p with everything high and ultra. Getting between 90-120fps.
- Graphics are good.
- PC version feels stable. Had the game running for an hour and no crashes.
- Gameplay is satisfying and the bugs are squishy which makes it more fun.
The bad
- Matchmaking is fucked at the moment
- Store front is loaded with premium currency, it's not actually as bad as I first thought though. You can unlock better armour early without using warbonds here but the same armour can be had on the battle pass which doesn't seem to expire.
The good
- Game runs well on 3080 at 1440p with everything high and ultra. Getting between 90-120fps.
- Graphics are good.
- PC version feels stable. Had the game running for an hour and no crashes.
- Gameplay is satisfying and the bugs are squishy which makes it more fun.
The bad
- Matchmaking is fucked at the moment
- Store front is loaded with premium currency, it's not actually as bad as I first thought though. You can unlock better armour early without using warbonds here but the same armour can be had on the battle pass which doesn't seem to expire.
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Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
Game is stupid fun
cormack12
Gold Member
When you're in game one of the stratagems is SOS beacon.
When you choose quickplay, it searches for anyone who has thrown a beacon to add you into the game. I can't see a way to matchmake any other way atm
Ogbert
Gold Member
I get it.
I just think it distracts from the moment to moment gunplay. Orbital strikes I can accept. Getting ammo is just annoying.
Hot5pur
Member
Don't even...that game was crack cocaine for me. Too bad it died and no sequel.
Ah, didn't realize gameplay elements were locked behind a paywall at launch LOL. That's somewhat an odd way to start off, not that there should be gameplay walled off unless it's an expansion.
Holding off on this one, will watch the player counts and see if people find it fun for more than a few hours or it will drop off quickly. From what I've seen it seems....repetitive.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
It’s something that worked well when the game was top down to give it the tension that such perspective lacks, but the new point of view is enough to generate tension so it’s probably superfluous now for basic stuff like getting more ammo.
FIREKNIGHT2029
Member
Played my first mission on PC solo. It was a lot of fun and I loved it. I'm gonna get some sleep now but I can't wait to play with my buddies later today.
It's an amazing game and I love taking out these bugs
It's an amazing game and I love taking out these bugs
Zheph
Member
I agree that those points can be a blocker for many and early opinions would give you a decent picture of it. It's also very lacking in some aspects such as gameplay/contentDon't shoot the messenger, not my fault people people are hitting matchmaking/performance/protection/monetisation issues and bailing to probably get a refund. Although good news is you can probably ignore the less than 2 hour reviews in the future to get the rating you want it to have because unhappy people are not going to go past 2 hours.
1.5 hours, case in point. The reviews with most awards have over an hour but you do you.
Steam Community :: Lieutenant Gamer of the Evil Ass :: Games
steamcommunity.com
It seems you get credits by just playing so you'll have to see how this impacts something like monetisation which seems hard to determine in an hour
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Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
Steam reviews on mixed . Apparently crashes, black/blue screen of deaths , matchmaking not fixed, some unfavored anti cheat, and the monetization is rubbing people the wrong way.
I can’t play until late Friday or early Saturday depending on friends schedules but am curious how quickly they can fix things to learn about the meat and potatoes here.
My worry is that after a few hours you’ve seen and done it all, or it just simply isn’t fun.
I can’t play until late Friday or early Saturday depending on friends schedules but am curious how quickly they can fix things to learn about the meat and potatoes here.
My worry is that after a few hours you’ve seen and done it all, or it just simply isn’t fun.
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Did my Starship Trooper duty and got my 3 steam keys.
See ya on the battlefield.
See ya on the battlefield.
Ogbert
Gold Member
GymWolf
Gold Member
100 credits is a lot if we consider that their battle pass are "just" 1000 super credit usually.
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
Matchmaking is completely broken as expected on day one. Got on with
Heaven Angel
for a while but they shot me in one of the games by accident (on purpose ) and it is way more fun in a group.
Hope they fix matchmaking soon as I don’t have lots of people to play with being a primarily single player gamer.
Heaven Angel
for a while but they shot me in one of the games by accident (on purpose ) and it is way more fun in a group.Hope they fix matchmaking soon as I don’t have lots of people to play with being a primarily single player gamer.
Ass of Can Whooping
Gold Member
You may think that just because i'm a sony pony that I would defend these poor choices
And you would be correct
I'm doing my part
And you would be correct
I'm doing my part
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
Whats the solo experience like?
Also does it have a commo-rose like Battlefield so you can communicate with your squadmates without needing a mic?
Also does it have a commo-rose like Battlefield so you can communicate with your squadmates without needing a mic?
TrebleShot
Member
TrebleChamp99
Steam & PS5, add me.
Played on both, PS5 performance mode isnt that bad, what you should expect really.
Theres an AA and sharpness setting on PS5 that helps with IQ give it a go.
Also MTX are cheaper on PS5, I think.
Lastly seems the DS haptics are much stronger on PS5.
Steam & PS5, add me.
Played on both, PS5 performance mode isnt that bad, what you should expect really.
Theres an AA and sharpness setting on PS5 that helps with IQ give it a go.
Also MTX are cheaper on PS5, I think.
Lastly seems the DS haptics are much stronger on PS5.
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BruceWayneIII
Member
Haven't played any multiplayer since Killzone and Warhawk, but decided to buy this. Feel free to add me (PS5)
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begotten
Member
I wonder how much you even read or looked at the store.
That PAID armor piece you are talking about, there's an exact equivalent piece (stat) you can get in the FREE warbond. The FREE warbond also has way more items. You can also buy that one piece of armour from the credits you get from the FREE warbond if it's such a bother to you. The paid stuff is just purely cosmetic.
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Roman Empire
Member
This was my concern. I know I'll enjoy the shit out of this game but wish they went with the Chivalry 2 or Deep Rock Galactic battle pass model where you can complete it whenever you want with no expiration date. Plus, anything armor related should be cosmetic only.
I'll wait for a little before committing. Thanks for the heads up.
begotten
Member
It's still shitting itself, turned it off after playing with different people for a couple of hours and matchmaking is bugging out even quicker lol
Lucifers Beard
Member
To be fair, someone else commented to say that stuff in the store is cosmetic only and that same piece of armour can be had in the battle pass but looks slightly different.
Playing more and I unlocked 18 warbonds after 1 mission. The battle pass model actually seems pretty fair.
I'll edit my previous post to reflect.
Ogbert
Gold Member
For me, not very good.
You get swarmed, there’s no evasion mechanic (seriously needs one) and you die. Game is designed for Co-op.
begotten
Member
Playing solo now because of the shit servers, definitely need to load up on turrets on objectives like the first game if you're solo.
DenchDeckard
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Can anyone with 2 factor in the UK get the text message sent to link your accounts? it just wont send them
I have had this issue on/off for the past week.
I had to use my backup code.
Granty666uk
Member
Add me on PS5 if you like. grant666uk
crazepharmacist
Member
Roman Empire
Member
Thanks for the info man. I'll get some reviews and see if I jump in early. I loved the first game so I want this to succeed.
Liquid_015
Gold Member
Steam: Liquid_015
Helldivers 2 ID#: 2187-9131
(I am located in Hong Kong) HMU.
Helldivers 2 ID#: 2187-9131
(I am located in Hong Kong) HMU.
DenchDeckard
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game just crashed...nice.