Helldivers is an absolute GEM of a niche cooperative twin-stick shooter that has kept me hooked for countless hours. From its intense gameplay to its dark humour immersive sci-fi universe, this game nails every aspect. The core mechanics are tight and responsive, blending strategic teamwork with chaotic, edge-of-your-seat action. The variety of missions, planets, and objectives ensures every session is fresh, with environmental hazards and randomized enemy spawns capable of taking you out at any time, the moment you drop your guard, you're dead.

The progression system is fantastic, offering a wide array of weapons, perks, and stratagems that let you customize your playstyle. Unlocking new gear feels meaningful, and the majority of them are at least viable, and the sense of accomplishment when you finally master a tricky stratagem drop is unmatched. The visuals and sound design are BASED on the patriotic vibe of Super Earth's war effort. The friendly fire adds a layer of hilarious unpredictability that makes every match memorable. It's never been so fun to get teamkilled

I’m proud to say I’ve unlocked all the achievements in Helldivers. The grind to 100% completion was challenging but fun.

The only downside I’ve found is in the highest difficulties (13, 14, and 15), where the enemy composition heavily favors armored units. This forces you to rely almost exclusively on anti-tank stratagems, which can feel restrictive and slightly diminish the variety of viable loadouts. But once you become a veteran, the lower difficulties don't cut it anymore so your hand is forced.
I can’t recommend Helldivers enough to anyone who loves a challenging shooter. This is a game I’ll keep coming back to for years.

" AND THEYLL ALL FEEL GAY WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME "

While it's quite different from the block-buster sequel, Helldivers has its own satisfying team-based chaos design that- like Magicka before it, encourages lots of stupid fun and blowing up your friends by mistake.

The game has both a solid amount of content and grind that makes it worth playing! That being said, should you get this game I'd recommend it most during a sale so that you can get the DLCs along with it for quite cheap.