IGN
Original Score: 9/10 · 2024-02-16
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“Helldivers 2's combat feels fantastic, and its chaotic co-op missions generate endless war stories.”
4-Player Co-Op Galactic Extraction Shooter · Developed by Arrowhead Game Studios · Published by PlayStation Publishing
Chaotic 4-player orbital-strike co-op where directional headset audio and fast D-pad Stratagem inputs save your squad.
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Helldivers 2 is the best co-op shooter of the decade because friendly fire, orbital 500kg bombs, and directional audio cues create cinematic squad moments in every mission. A wireless gaming headset with simultaneous 2.4GHz + Bluetooth (like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless or Audeze Maxwell) lets you hear stalkers behind you while balancing Discord comms.
Our hardware lab recommendations for experiencing Helldivers 2 at peak frame rates, HDR contrast, and input responsiveness.
Sonar spatial EQ and hot-swappable batteries keep squad comms crystal clear during marathon operations.
Trigger stops and back paddles let you dial D-pad Stratagem codes while sprinting.
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“Helldivers 2's combat feels fantastic, and its chaotic co-op missions generate endless war stories.”
“A masterclass in cooperative chaos and satirical spectacle.”
“Unscripted cinematic moments happen every five minutes.”
“Gloriously tactile gunplay and slapstick camaraderie.”