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re: Helldivers 2 has lost 90% of its players
Posted on 7/4/24 at 10:47 am to Thundercles
Posted on 7/4/24 at 10:47 am to Thundercles
Lateral progression does not maintain interest in a PvE game. It's a good idea on paper to attempt to keep everything at the same level of power, but in reality players want to become more powerful over time. Your level is just cosmetic and that's fine, but there needs to be some persistent progression systems that don't just result in side grades.
The game is just too restrictive on load outs and that's what got me to not be very interested in playing anymore. Some flexibility in build is nice, but there are so many enemies that require certain types of loadouts that it makes 95% of the equipment in the game useless. Developers should be balancing difficulty in games to attempt to counter the meta that pops up as the result of all of the resources and info we have access to online, so why pump enemies into the game at a high rate that only some loadouts can deal with?
This is supposed to be a drop in and play co op game, and it shouldn't be pushing you towards certain play styles.
I would also say that it was a huge missed opportunity to not have a game that really scales difficulty with player count. I know that there are slightly less patrols on some difficulties, but there are a ton of gamers that love mastering games solo. I am one of them. A game where you're more or less forced to party with randoms is not appealing to many people. You CAN play the game solo, but you have to use these ultra meta cheese strats which are not fun at all.
The game is just too restrictive on load outs and that's what got me to not be very interested in playing anymore. Some flexibility in build is nice, but there are so many enemies that require certain types of loadouts that it makes 95% of the equipment in the game useless. Developers should be balancing difficulty in games to attempt to counter the meta that pops up as the result of all of the resources and info we have access to online, so why pump enemies into the game at a high rate that only some loadouts can deal with?
This is supposed to be a drop in and play co op game, and it shouldn't be pushing you towards certain play styles.
I would also say that it was a huge missed opportunity to not have a game that really scales difficulty with player count. I know that there are slightly less patrols on some difficulties, but there are a ton of gamers that love mastering games solo. I am one of them. A game where you're more or less forced to party with randoms is not appealing to many people. You CAN play the game solo, but you have to use these ultra meta cheese strats which are not fun at all.
This post was edited on 7/4/24 at 10:54 am
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Posted on 7/10/24 at 5:46 am to DrSteveBrule
Yeah, this was always gonna happen with a pve game. Left for Dead is one of the longest to hang around and that was a different era of gaming.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 1:40 pm to Corinthians420
So, that new, major patch with additional content that just came out?
Yeah, it also came with a slew of completely unnecessary nerfs.
Is there a more clueless developer than Arrowhead!?
Yeah, it also came with a slew of completely unnecessary nerfs.
Is there a more clueless developer than Arrowhead!?
Posted on 8/6/24 at 2:32 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
Is this about the flamethrower? 
eta: I never use it but I get why people would be upset. Especially right before the Freedom’s Flame warbond lol.
eta: I never use it but I get why people would be upset. Especially right before the Freedom’s Flame warbond lol.
This post was edited on 8/6/24 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 8/6/24 at 3:20 pm to DownSouthCrawfish
I took a long break and was disappointed that there isn't much new stuff of note
Posted on 8/6/24 at 4:08 pm to DownSouthCrawfish
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Is this about the flamethrower?
Yes, and the breaker incendiary, and the grenade pistol, and the....
It's never-ending with these devs!
Posted on 8/6/24 at 4:11 pm to jmarto1
I'll probably try it out again when they add the new faction. Hope they balance the game to prioritize... ya know....fun. If not, I got 100+ hours and my money's worth.
Posted on 8/6/24 at 7:38 pm to bricksandstones
I like that I can pick it up and get a run in and then set it down. It is good for that quick disconnect. I think I am the only still using a quasar
Posted on 12/14/24 at 12:29 pm to jmarto1
This game has shook back and has added some pretty good content today. Anyone still on this?
Posted on 12/14/24 at 12:32 pm to Thundercles
I tried playing it and the sound was completely out on ps5.
Looked it up and the update fudged the sound. Had to go into the audio system setting and set it to linear pcm instead of Dolby and the sound came back.
Looked it up and the update fudged the sound. Had to go into the audio system setting and set it to linear pcm instead of Dolby and the sound came back.
Posted on 12/14/24 at 12:35 pm to dgnx6
That was the most recent update?
Posted on 12/15/24 at 1:23 pm to jmarto1
I hopped back on last night. New faction is very fun to fight. The urban maps was a much needed injection of variety as well
Posted on 12/15/24 at 5:10 pm to Thundercles
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Helldivers 2 has lost 90% of its player
Even the few successful live service games like almost all face this fate which is something gaming companies don't seem to realize.
There are a gazillion options to choose from int he gaming world. The idea that people are gonna pick some live service game and dump all their gaming hours into it is just absurd, even if your game is great, people want to try other games and their time is limited.
You're not gonna build the next live service game that's gonna last year and years, you're just not, stop wasting time and money trying.
Posted on 12/15/24 at 6:47 pm to dgnx6
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Looked it up and the update fudged the sound. Had to go into the audio system setting and set it to linear pcm instead of Dolby and the sound came back.
Why wouldn't you already have that set?
Posted on 12/15/24 at 8:11 pm to StansberryRules
They had an amazing start, fricked shite up, and found a way back. No they won't go on forever but the game is a success as of now
Posted on 12/16/24 at 10:19 am to jmarto1
Personally thought this was the most boring game I've ever played. Was fun for like 3 drops and then I lost all motivation
Posted on 12/16/24 at 10:22 am to jmarto1
I've never played this but it looks really fun. Is it worth getting into for a new player? I loved playing the Left 4 Dead games and Vermintide. I also just got a new gaming PC and I'm struggling to find something to actually play on it
Posted on 12/16/24 at 10:54 am to TigerNutwhack
Counter strike is really fun - still vocal public voice chats, very hard shooting game to master and the skins have made it to where I never have to pay for another game ever again.
Posted on 12/16/24 at 11:12 am to TigerNutwhack
It’s very much the same vein as those games, and it’s a ton of fun to learn as a new player. Community is really helpful and supportive for new players, so just go in and kill some bugs/bots/squids!
The new update has me all the way back. They’ve rectified quite a few of their earlier missteps and taken accountability for the bad calls they made. May not be enough for some, but I respect the commitment to actually heed community feedback.
The new update has me all the way back. They’ve rectified quite a few of their earlier missteps and taken accountability for the bad calls they made. May not be enough for some, but I respect the commitment to actually heed community feedback.
Posted on 12/16/24 at 1:54 pm to TigerNutwhack
Absolutely. If you want someone to join you lmk
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