Helldivers 2 is more than just a cooperative shooter; it's a dynamic galactic conflict in which every mission counts.
About six months ago, my brother David gave me the game as a birthday present. Although I wish I had started playing it sooner (I missed the "Helldivers x Killzone" Superstore event), I now play it every day for at least an hour, and I'm completely engrossed.
Starship Troopers is the main inspiration for Helldivers.
Starship Troopers (1997) heavily influenced Helldivers 2. That much is blatantly apparent. The tone and storyline of Starship Troopers inspired the game's themes, including a "managed democracy" and the humorous portrayal of a futuristic war against alien bugs. The game combines squad-based chaos, explosive combat, and satirical propaganda in a way that is both intense and hilarious. However, the Battle for Super Earth and other dynamic campaign events are what make Helldivers 2 unique. These aren't merely pointless missions; if players worldwide fail, there are actual repercussions. It is possible to lose entire sectors. Opponents get more powerful. Your failure impacts the whole player base, not just you personally.
The ODST "Helljumpers" from Halo 3: ODST
Helldivers, the soldiers, are dropped from their ships in a "Hellpod" in a similar way to the human soldiers known as "Orbital Drop Shock Troopers" or ODSTs from Halo 3: ODST (2009). The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, informally referred to as "Helljumpers," are an elite special operations component of the UNSC Marine Corps.Other influences
Additionally, the game draws inspiration from other sci-fi media such as Warhammer 40,000 (1987–present) and Edge of Tomorrow (2014). Arrowhead also cites the Swedish tabletop RPG Drakar och Demoner (Dragons and Demons, 1982) as a source of inspiration for the game's cooperative and chaotic gameplay.So, what makes Helldivers 2 special?
Arrowhead Game Studios perfected the formula. Only a fair, reasonably priced game (still among the cheapest available) with frequent updates, patches, and hotfixes based on community feedback—no pay-to-win nonsense, no bloated pricing. It continues to change and draws us back.In Helldivers 2, you are engaged in a meaningful battle rather than merely playing a game. For Super Earth!
