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[ReaperXL7]

IGN:

As impressed as I was with PlayStation-exclusive titles at this year’s Gamescom like Killzone: Shadow Fall, Resogun, Infamous: Second Son, and Metrico, Arrowhead Studios’ Helldivers is a game that stood out to me simply because I didn’t see anything like it coming. It’s not a pretty game by any stretch of the imagination. It doesn’t try to tell much of a story, either. What it does do is create a feeling of dread and hopelessness, and yet it makes you want to come back for more.

Of course, “dread and hopelessness” should be put into context, because Helldivers isn’t a scary game, it’s just really, really difficult. It beats you mercilessly; it makes you feel like you can’t complete a single mission. And I had a lot of fun playing it.

http://youtu.be/JaLMl30zbYI

http://youtu.be/OJf2ER4kns4

http://m.ign.com/articles/2013/08/24/gamescom-in-helldivers-you-probably-wont-survive


GameInformer:

Our Gamescom demo dropped us onto a desert filled alien planet devoid of plant life but teaming with Starship Troopers-like bugs. My goal was to demolish a couple of alien nests and activate some oil drilling machines, but neither task was as easy as it sounds. The bugs swarm in from all sides and you have to make good use of your arsenal of weapons. Thankfully, Helldiver's list of perk abilities, such as ammo resupplies drops, deployable turrets, and aerial strikes, assist in making short work of these bugs. However, in order to activate these abilities players have to tap a button and then input a series of a D-pad combos; it's somewhat reminiscent of classic 8-Bit game codes.

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/h...ien-bugs-in-arrowhead-studios-helldivers.aspx

Trailer:

http://youtu.be/Y6C_gxlDpPE

Game is sounding pretty awesome, love a good challange, and been itching for a few good top down shooters on Vita. Cant wait to see more since I liked Magicka allot.

 

[John Wayne]

Oh wow, that does sound awesome. The trailer had my interest. From what I'm reading, I can't wait to play it now. I hope it's a long game though. I would hate to think it's short.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

I'll be all over this game. I'm hoping that it supports local co-op. I can see me and my brother playing this for hours on end.

Game to make me throw my DS4 down in anger? Let's do it.

make sure that you don't accidentally throw down your vita. That would be horrible.

 

[Wynnebeck]

Game to make me throw my DS4 down in anger? Let's do it.

 

[Dusky]

This will be amazing on my Vita.

 

[thesuperfunk]

Hype!

 

[coldfoot]

Game difficulty should never be achieved by making input combinations more difficult to access, that sucks.

 

[beast786]

Lol completely forgot this was announced. thanks OP

 

[Rezae]

Looks awesome so far. Definitely could fill a good niche that's been missing lately it seems.

 

[OatmealMu]

Game difficulty should never be achieved by making input combinations more difficult to access, that sucks.

Where's the fun in a game if you can't accidentally summon a meteor shower on top of your teammate?

 

[CaptainTiptop]

Love that it uses a system somewhat similar to Magicka's spells. Gotta remember the right combinations under pressure. Should be tough but fun.

 

[Foxix Von]

Oh man I'm seriously hoping this is cross buy. This is sounding really fun.

 

[orioto]

Some of those PS4 indy games have an insane IQ, i love that. Not only the rez but the nice textures and light, everything seems just like it should be.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

If this is anything like Magicka with it's systems then it will be incredibly fun.

Arrowhead knows what they're doing.

 

[outunderthestars]

For a system with "no games" my Vita looks like it is going to see alot of use in the next year!

 

[Foxix Von]

For a system with "no games" my Vita looks like it is going to see alot of use in the next year!

I'm curious about which system has no games now. Is this a PS4 game made mobile or is it a mobile game on the PS4. This is an important question so I know which system is only getting ports. I can't have fun with the game if I can't point and laugh at one of these systems for being shitty.

 

[Cornbread78]

Game to make me throw my DS4 down in anger? Let's do it.

exactly why I should avoid on my vita, lol

 

[Monty Mole]

Oh man, so many retro-style games like this on PS4, it's going to be great times ahead

 

[Zekra Dezivad]

Amazing.
Day one for me.

 

[Mechazawa]

This basically looks like someone taking the halfhearted effort Valve/the mod team did with Alien Swarm and making a significant game out of it.

 

[Tripolygon]

 

[NinjamicWZ]

Game difficulty should never be achieved by making input combinations more difficult to access, that sucks.

In the videos shown, as soon as you press the L button to bring up the code inputs you've equipped, it shows you what to press and lights up as you press the correct directions. There's absolutely nothing cryptic, inaccessible or dexterously difficult about it so far. The rest of the gameplay is move, point and fire. Difficulty will be had in being outnumbered and outmatched in a semi-roguelike game of endurance.

 

[Crimson_Gold]

It's just begging me to buy it

 

[Unknown One]

Sony unifying their platforms will benefit consumers a lot. Hopefully all these games are cross buy.

 

[Oyashrio-Sama]

This looks like this is going to be a great game to play locally with freinds.

 

[PolarGamer]

Helldivers yeah!

Looks amazing. Love the smaller games on the way to PS4. This last week I've been trying to get into big games in my back log. Dead Rising 2, Saints Row and Call of Juarez GS: And I just can't find the motivation.

GTAV though.. Don' let me down!

 

[ReaperXL7]

Just added the two gameplay vids from IGN for those who might want to see abit more indepth.

 

[Kaako]

Gameplay footage looks good. Looking forward to it.

 

[Bundy]

Love it!
Developers: Arrowhead Studios, co-developed with SONY's Foster City Studio.
This will be great

 

[Apath]

One of the few games announced that I'm interested in. Will buy day one.

 

[Remmy2112]

Game difficulty should never be achieved by making input combinations more difficult to access, that sucks.

It's Magicka with space marines. The entire point of Magicka, who's studio is making this I believe, was to experiment and find interesting combinations to schwack enemies... or troll the shit out of your friends.