Summary
Helldivers 2has managed to climb back to an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam reviews. After facing significant backlash over weapon changes in August, Arrowhead Studios made the necessary tweaks toHelldivers 2, regaining players' confidence.
Helldivers 2offers players a cooperative third-person shooter where they take on missions to defeat alien threats in an action-packed co-op experience. The game enjoyed positive reviews upon release, with many players praising its fun gameplay. However, in May, the game faced backlash following an Arrowhead announcement requiring PC players to link a PlayStation Network account. To make matters worse,Helldivers 2came under fire in August after the Escalation of Freedom update, which weakened fan-favorite weapons like the SG-225IE Breaker Incendiary and the grenade pistol. Many players were frustrated, feeling the changes didn’t align with the game’s focus on PvE. In response to the strong negative reaction, Arrowhead and Sony addressed players' concerns, which has positively impacted the game’s reviews.
Helldivers 2restored its place as one of the most popular co-op games on Steam, earning an “Overwhelmingly Positive” review rating again. Out of 900,000 reviews, nearly 700,000 reflect high player satisfaction. This represents a major comeback for the game afterthe backlashHelldivers 2received earlier in the year. The Steam reviews are now filled with players praising the game’s chaotic yet tactical gameplay.
Helldivers 2 Has Almost 700k Positive Reviews Out of 900k on Steam
Many players also praise howHelldivers 2offers fun co-op gameplayand lets players be creative with their strategies. While some have expressed a wish for more customization options and a less grind-heavy progression system, the overall feedback remains highly positive. Many also appreciate how the developer listened to players' complaints and feedback, then took action to address them.
In October, the studio tackled player concerns directly with amajorHelldivers 2patch that rebalanced over 70 weapons and stratagemsand revamped enemy behavior to make the game more challenging without reducing the fun. The update also introduced armor damage tweaks, quality-of-life enhancements, and UI improvements. This is not the first time the developer has listened to players. After the massive backlash Sony received for announcing that PC players would be required to link their accounts with a PlayStation Network account, the developer decided to backpedal and listen to fans.
While Arrowhead Games has made some mistakes, it has acknowledged its flaws and worked to improve them. As a result, the game has managed to become a solid and enjoyable co-op experience.
