Newest Update:

The new updates have been HUGE steps in the right direction from Arrowhead. I love the game. I no longer feel like I'm forced to a few selections to feel capable. I'm experimenting with different weapons and stratagems and I LOVE it. Great work Arrowhead! Now just hoping for Sony to reopen the game to non-PSN regions.

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August 7 Update:

I've enjoyed this game. I truly have. Lots of fun moments of fighting through hell with a buddy by my side.

However, there are other issues that have plagued this game with empty promises of fixes. The handful of bug fixes and quality of life patches are VERY much appreciated, don't get me wrong. However, the issues I'm talking about are:

1) Sony has yet to walk back the region restrictions after their PSN requirement fiasco. Sure, you don't need a PSN account to play. But if PSN isn't available in your country, no luck on buying the game on Steam. This fiasco was months ago, yet it's still locked for future players? C'mon.

2) Balancing feels like whack-a-mole on whatever the playerbase finds fun. Railgun? Too many people like it, nerf its damage. Slugger? Staggers too much, bring that back down. Quasar? Pops chargers too easily, make it take longer to fire. Breaker incendiary? Everyone is using it, let's drop the ammo capacity. Flamethrower? Melts through enemy armor too much, let's nerf it 2 days before a flame-themed battle pass. I hate that I can keep going on examples like this. This is exhausting.

Look. This game is a PvE game. Who cares about meta? No one. The reason you see the same weapons and stratagems every game is not because they are too good or overpowered. It's because the alternatives aren't as capable. I'm tired as hell of using the same stuff every mission, but when every mission throws so many enemies at you, you're stuck trying to do more with less. Why nerf the go-to's when you can buff the other weapons to be similarly capable?

Remember when the CEO said "It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed"? I do. That was 3 months ago. Now that same guy stepped down and some new CEO is worried about meta weapons and Helldivers becoming like Apex Legends. Seriously?

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Love the game. Fun, yet challenging gameplay that can be enjoyed with friends.

After 48 hours of intense criticism from the fans, Sony has reversed their decision to require PSN accounts for all players. Well done helldivers, Major Order Completed.

My review has now been changed to be positive, but I’d still like confirmation that Helldivers 2 can now be bought and played in the countries blocked by PSN

Newest Update: The new updates have been HUGE steps in the right direction from Arrowhead. I love the game. I no longer feel like I'm forced to a few selections to feel capable. I'm experimenting with different weapons and stratagems and I LOVE it. Great work Arrowhead! Now just hoping for Sony to reopen the game to non-PSN regions. -------- August 7 Update: I've enjoyed this game. I truly have. Lots of fun moments of fighting through hell with a buddy by my side. However, there are other issues that have plagued this game with empty promises of fixes. The handful of bug fixes and quality of life patches are VERY much appreciated, don't get me wrong. However, the issues I'm talking about are: 1) Sony has yet to walk back the region restrictions after their PSN requirement fiasco. Sure, you don't need a PSN account to play. But if PSN isn't available in your country, no luck on buying the game on Steam. This fiasco was months ago, yet it's still locked for future players? C'mon. 2) Balancing feels like whack-a-mole on whatever the playerbase finds fun. Railgun? Too many people like it, nerf its damage. Slugger? Staggers too much, bring that back down. Quasar? Pops chargers too easily, make it take longer to fire. Breaker incendiary? Everyone is using it, let's drop the ammo capacity. Flamethrower? Melts through enemy armor too much, let's nerf it 2 days before a flame-themed battle pass. I hate that I can keep going on examples like this. This is exhausting. Look. This game is a PvE game. Who cares about meta? No one. The reason you see the same weapons and stratagems every game is not because they are too good or overpowered. It's because the alternatives aren't as capable. I'm tired as hell of using the same stuff every mission, but when every mission throws so many enemies at you, you're stuck trying to do more with less. Why nerf the go-to's when you can buff the other weapons to be similarly capable? Remember when the CEO said "It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed"? I do. That was 3 months ago. Now that same guy stepped down and some new CEO is worried about meta weapons and Helldivers becoming like Apex Legends. Seriously? -------- Love the game. Fun, yet challenging gameplay that can be enjoyed with friends. After 48 hours of intense criticism from the fans, Sony has reversed their decision to require PSN accounts for all players. Well done helldivers, Major Order Completed. My review has now been changed to be positive, but I’d still like confirmation that Helldivers 2 can now be bought and played in the countries blocked by PSN