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[drezz]

I've played it for almost 7 hours now.
Almost fininshed a 40min mission and "connection to server disconnect" and was booted from the match(I was playing SOLO) and lost all that 100% progression I was going for.
Start the SAME MISSION AGAIN, but was "Connection to server disconnected" again...

Game is still great doh, I've only played Solo the entire time and it is not fun running "Hard" SOLO on so low level, so I jumped back down to Mid.
Me and my brothers are going to play it later, hopefully we dont get any DC problems.

 

[The Skull]

Redfall

More like Redfail, amirite?

 

[Topher]

Just removed the game from my Gamefly queue.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

It not and it absolutely should matter.

The kind of crap that's in this game shouldn't get rewarded.

What’s bad about it? Is it P2W or something

 

[FoxMcChief]

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't certain purchasable items offering gameplay advantages?

wait, what?

 

[SmokedMeat]

Yep.....no ill intent or bad faith there.

Yeah, nobody does that around here.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

oh, so your average PC release

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

If PC players want crossplay with consoles then kernel level anticheat should be the price.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Just removed the game from my Gamefly queue.

And i've just added you back to my naughty list

 

[Ozriel]

OP dropped this turd of a thread and bounced....lol

Is there any false or misleading information in the OP?

 

[Topher]

And i've just added you back to my naughty list

Do yourself a favor and just leave me there my man. Starfield DLC will be out at some point.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Matchmaking is borked right now. No doubt about that. I have faith it will be fixed shortly and even solo it is fun as hell

 

[Lucifers Beard]

I've played for about 5 hours and haven't had a single issue outside of not being able to randomly matchmake in game. No crashes, no BSOD. Runs flawlessly.

Can understand the gripes with anti-cheat though.

 

[newtypepilot]

kernal level anti cheat

ROFL no thanks

 

[foamdino]

Here's a thought, maybe the game shouldn't launch with problems?

QA exists for a reason.



Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't certain purchasable items offering gameplay advantages?

Apparently not. The stuff in the battlepass is available in the free tier. The currency is available in the free tier and you can find currency in the actual missions.

It seems "relatively" fair as far as monetization goes. At least from the livestreams I've watched - I have no first hand experience

 

[SmokedMeat]

If PC players want crossplay with consoles then kernel level anticheat should be the price.

I’d rather have bots.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

I think it was Banjo64 that compiled a list of the usual "do-gooders" in here, I suppose that we can add Little Chicken to it.

Shit's so transparent that it's not even funny, of course "others" have already jumped in to defend - the same people that have been completely absent from every thread that involve the absolute MS/Xbox shit-show that's been going on for the past few days, hmmmm...

Regarding the state of the game now : im absolutely NOT surprised that it's been having problems, welcome to the 99% of online-only game launches, it's absolutely nothing new, not that it matters or that it should be excused - on the contrary - but, it is what it is.
Server fuckery is always bound to happen under heavy load, the rest of the MTX shit though can literally go fook itself,
this is one of the reasons why I've bailed out of MP only games.

PS: I guess "some" people have to have their proverbial "e-win®" against evil company that is not Xbox/MS, well done lads, warriors gotta war I suppose

 

[DeaDPo0L84]

Typical launch issues are one thing, no ultrawide support is laughable, refund it is.

 

[rodrigolfp]

If PC players want crossplay with consoles then kernel level anticheat should be the price.

If I want to play alone can I turn it off?

And can PS5 detect XIM4 users?

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Somethings wrong with me?

also glad you rejoined us after most of the fun this week!

 

[FalsettoVibe]

I think it was Banjo64 that compiled a list of the usual "do-gooders" in here, I suppose that we can add Little Chicken to it.

Shit's so transparent that it's not even funny, of course "others" have already jumped in to defend - the same people that have been completely absent from every thread that involve the absolute MS/Xbox shit-show that's been going on for the past few days, hmmmm...

Regarding the state of the game now : im absolutely NOT surprised that it's been having problems, welcome to the 99% of online-only game launches, it's absolutely nothing new, not that it matters or that it should be excused - on the contrary - but, it is what it is.
Server fuckery is always bound to happen under heavy load, the rest of the MTX shit though can literally go fook itself,
this is one of the reasons why I've bailed out of MP only games.

PS: I guess "some" people have to have their proverbial "e-win®" against evil company that is not Xbox/MS, well done lads, warriors gotta war I suppose

So transparent.....lol

 

[BennyBlanco]

I think it was Banjo64 that compiled a list of the usual "do-gooders" in here, I suppose that we can add Little Chicken to it.

Shit's so transparent that it's not even funny, of course "others" have already jumped in to defend - the same people that have been completely absent from every thread that involve the absolute MS/Xbox shit-show that's been going on for the past few days, hmmmm...

Regarding the state of the game now : im absolutely NOT surprised that it's been having problems, welcome to the 99% of online-only game launches, it's absolutely nothing new, not that it matters or that it should be excused - on the contrary - but, it is what it is.
Server fuckery is always bound to happen under heavy load, the rest of the MTX shit though can literally go fook itself,
this is one of the reasons why I've bailed out of MP only games.

PS: I guess "some" people have to have their proverbial "e-win®" against evil company that is not Xbox/MS, well done lads, warriors gotta war I suppose

Guess VGC are console warriors too

Helldivers 2 gets mixed reviews on Steam due to crashes, pay-to-win and anti-cheat DRM | VGC

Developer Arrowhead has said it’s trying to resolve the issues…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Why are you so defensive? There is a thread for every anticipated game that launches with bad reviews. Get a grip lad.

 

[GHG]

What’s bad about it? Is it P2W or something

Yes, although the only "win" you're getting is against the AI since it's PvE only AFAIK.

Apparently not. The stuff in the battlepass is available in the free tier. The currency is available in the free tier and you can find currency in the actual missions.

It seems "relatively" fair as far as monetization goes. At least from the livestreams I've watched - I have no first hand experience

I don't think anything that is purchasable and gives the player an advantage is "fair". Fair is when the purchasable items are cosmetic only.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

Guess VGC are console warriors too

Helldivers 2 gets mixed reviews on Steam due to crashes, pay-to-win and anti-cheat DRM | VGC

Developer Arrowhead has said it’s trying to resolve the issues…

www.videogameschronicle.com

Why are you so defensive? There is a thread for every anticipated game that launches with bad reviews. Get a grip lad.

What ?
I literally don't give a rat's arse about this particular game mate.

What I do give a fook about though are the usual petty, warring, defence force plants that literally shit these type of threads in bad faith

Cheerio

 

[MDSLKTR]

I think it was Banjo64 that compiled a list of the usual "do-gooders" in here, I suppose that we can add Little Chicken to it.

Oof, where we can find this list?

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

What ?
I literally don't give a rat's arse about this particular game mate.

What I do give a fook about though are the usual petty, warring, defence force plants that literally shit these type of threads in bad faith

Cheerio

Go easy on them. They've still got Stella Blade, FF7 and Ronin to go while also getting their ass cheeks prepared for next week

 

[TidusYuna]

'i would have bought this if it had a single player campaign on a physical disc.

 

[Three]

I think it was Banjo64 that compiled a list of the usual "do-gooders" in here, I suppose that we can add Little Chicken to it.

Shit's so transparent that it's not even funny, of course "others" have already jumped in to defend - the same people that have been completely absent from every thread that involve the absolute MS/Xbox shit-show that's been going on for the past few days, hmmmm...

Regarding the state of the game now : im absolutely NOT surprised that it's been having problems, welcome to the 99% of online-only game launches, it's absolutely nothing new, not that it matters or that it should be excused - on the contrary - but, it is what it is.
Server fuckery is always bound to happen under heavy load, the rest of the MTX shit though can literally go fook itself,
this is one of the reasons why I've bailed out of MP only games.

PS: I guess "some" people have to have their proverbial "e-win®" against evil company that is not Xbox/MS, well done lads, warriors gotta war I suppose

he's totally genuine he's just obviously showing how reactionary these reviews are. I mean look at his reaction to Starfields steam reviews:

"Steam players" are the most reactionary group of man-children on the planet.

 

[Hrk69]

Palworld wins again

 

[Little Chicken]

Go easy on them. They've still got Stella Blade, FF7 and Ronin to go while also getting their ass cheeks prepared for next week

I'll be buying FF7 and Ronin so I guess I get added to more lists

Not Stellar Blade though, it looks like a bit of a flop.

Meanwhile, please keep on topic. Between HELLDIVERS 2 and Foamstars it feels like Sony have really bad luck with GaaS titles, apart from that mobile game nobody talks about.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I think it was Banjo64 that compiled a list of the usual "do-gooders" in here, I suppose that we can add Little Chicken to it.

Shit's so transparent that it's not even funny, of course "others" have already jumped in to defend - the same people that have been completely absent from every thread that involve the absolute MS/Xbox shit-show that's been going on for the past few days, hmmmm...

Regarding the state of the game now : im absolutely NOT surprised that it's been having problems, welcome to the 99% of online-only game launches, it's absolutely nothing new, not that it matters or that it should be excused - on the contrary - but, it is what it is.
Server fuckery is always bound to happen under heavy load, the rest of the MTX shit though can literally go fook itself,
this is one of the reasons why I've bailed out of MP only games.

PS: I guess "some" people have to have their proverbial "e-win®" against evil company that is not Xbox/MS, well done lads, warriors gotta war I suppose

Not sure why you seem to care so much.

 

[outsida]

I can't even get into the menu to change my binds without it crashing

 

[Mr Moose]

Meanwhile, please keep on topic. Between HELLDIVERS 2 and Foamstars it feels like Sony have really bad luck with GaaS titles, apart from that mobile game nobody talks about.

Did this flop or something?

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Game's already increased. From 50% to 53 in 2 hours. Seems like it's just the typical bad reviews from day one due to server issues that usually happens with games like these.

This topic will be interesting to come back to in 3 days, after everyone is playing it during the weekend.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

Yes, although the only "win" you're getting is against the AI since it's PvE only AFAIK.



I don't think anything that is purchasable and gives the player an advantage is "fair". Fair is when the purchasable items are cosmetic only.

you dont have to purchase anything, the free pass has the same stats afaik

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Meanwhile, please keep on topic. Between HELLDIVERS 2 and Foamstars it feels like Sony have really bad luck with GaaS titles, apart from that mobile game nobody talks about.

The game literally released a few hours ago and has over 50k people on steam alone. How is this a flop so far? And Foamstars isn't a Sony game.

 

[rhodesianshepard]

I'll be buying FF7 and Ronin so I guess I get added to more lists

Not Stellar Blade though, it looks like a bit of a flop.

Meanwhile, please keep on topic. Between HELLDIVERS 2 and Foamstars it feels like Sony have really bad luck with GaaS titles, apart from that mobile game nobody talks about.

Pretty much everybody is praising the actual gameplay of HD2. It's getting bad reviews because of server issues and anti-cheat complaints on PC. Sony almost certainly has a hit on their hands

 

[ResilientBanana]

If PC players want crossplay with consoles then kernel level anticheat should be the price.

There are plenty of solutions for Anti-Cheat, the one chosen wasn't the best one.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

There are plenty of solutions for Anti-Cheat, the one chosen wasn't the best one.

I thought it was kernel level in general they have issues with

 

[R3TRODYCE]

I just bought it with money earned from selling both my Xboxes so hopefully it doesn’t give me issues.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Meanwhile, please keep on topic. Between HELLDIVERS 2 and Foamstars it feels like Sony have really bad luck with GaaS titles, apart from that mobile game nobody talks about.

Too obvious lol

 

[Edmund]

Is there matchmaking for multiplayer? None of my friends are into shooters.

 

[Jigsaah]

no link to the reviews?

One of the negative reviews:

Avoid Because of Kernal Level Anti-Cheat (nProtect Gameguard)

The truth is, this game's anti-cheat, Nprotect Gameguard, is the cheapest and most unsafe rootkit anti-cheat on the market.

Since it's kernal level the anti-cheat has kernal access to your PC, meaning it can go through all your files and control hardware. Some reported that even after uninstalling their games, people still can't get rid of the anti-cheat as it lurks in your PC.

Here's a list of awful Free 2 Play games that Helldivers 2 has the honor of sharing an anti-cheat with: {LINK REMOVED}

The decision behind using this anti-cheat is because, the developers don't want cheaters to steal microtransactions like they did in the first game. Which is absolutely fair, but they have chosen the wrong anti-cheat.

It doesn't even make sense for a PVE Game to have such a strong rootkit anti-cheat that gives it access to your entire PC.

To protect their profits, the developers have chosen an anti-cheat that put players at risk.

Many people have been turned away from this game, due to their decision.

I hope the developers read this and consider using one of the popular anti-cheats like EAC, at least that anti-cheat has a good reputation unlike nProtect Gameguard.

Welp that's a no go for me. Enjoy Gold on me ResilientBanana . This info saved me from making a huge mistake.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

Is there matchmaking for multiplayer? None of my friends are into shooters.

I believe there is

 

[Neofire]

No crashes on my ps5 version.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Did this flop or something?

No, just sounds like launch day hiccups.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Welp that's a no go for me. Enjoy Gold on me ResilientBanana . This info saved me from making a huge mistake.

Holy shit, thanks!

 

[SmokedMeat]

Thread about the Steam reviews of a PC game.

Console players making up 95% of the replies fighting it out.

 

[adamsapple]

I think it was Banjo64 that compiled a list of the usual "do-gooders" in here, I suppose that we can add Little Chicken to it.

Shit's so transparent that it's not even funny, of course "others" have already jumped in to defend - the same people that have been completely absent from every thread that involve the absolute MS/Xbox shit-show that's been going on for the past few days, hmmmm...

Regarding the state of the game now : im absolutely NOT surprised that it's been having problems, welcome to the 99% of online-only game launches, it's absolutely nothing new, not that it matters or that it should be excused - on the contrary - but, it is what it is.
Server fuckery is always bound to happen under heavy load, the rest of the MTX shit though can literally go fook itself,
this is one of the reasons why I've bailed out of MP only games.

PS: I guess "some" people have to have their proverbial "e-win®" against evil company that is not Xbox/MS, well done lads, warriors gotta war I suppose

Every notable game gets a steam review thread, Draugoth made one for this too, but this OP's thread was made earlier.

Drama - Community - Helldivers 2 releasing to mixed reviews on Steam as players are having server issues and issues due to anticheat code.

Helldivers 2 has been a very succeseful launch on Steam, amassing over 100k players on it's release day, whomever the game hasn't been well received due to a myriad of technical issues over networking and always online requirements The Developers have replied, saying they are commited to solve...

www.neogaf.com

Stop the dumbness.

Just removed the game from my Gamefly queue.

Console version's probably gonna be fine at launch, I'll take a safer bet that that's where most of the pre-release QA went.

 

[iHaunter]

The reviews seem to be linked to the anti-cheat program mostly. Not my type of game in general.