HELLDIVERS™ 2 Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-12
- Fun core gameplay and co-op
- Great variety of weapons and missions
- Unique atmosphere and graphics
- Poor stability and frequent crashes
- Grindy gameplay and poor balance
- Negatively impacted by developer decisions
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows 8-11GB VRAMmixedWindows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAMmixed
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
1,325
66%
34%
318
75%
319
82%
132
100%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 78%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 13%
- Protest reviews
- 9%
- 0%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 100%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 58
- Negative points
- 485
- Gameplay points
- 48
- Perf. points
- 60
- Rec. points
- 85
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Core gameplay is fun
| Multiple reviews highlight that the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, especially during the initial experience or tutorial. The game is described as fun and amazing at its foundation. | 29% |
Co-op with friends is great
| Playing with friends in co-op is a major positive, with mentions of cooperative gameplay being fun and cool explosions. The game is highly cooperative, except for the Galactic War mode. | 19% |
Graphics and atmosphere praised
| The graphics, sound, aesthetic, and unique atmosphere are praised. The spectacle is described as awesome, contributing to an incredible experience. | 14% |
Good variety in weapons and missions
| The game offers lots of weapons, diverse biomes and modes, and each mission is unique. This variety is appreciated by players. | 10% |
Optimization and file size improved
| Optimization is good, and the file size has been reduced from 150 GB to just over 20 GB with patches. This technical improvement is noted positively. | 9% |
Community is generally positive
| The in-game community is nice and good for roleplay, though it was once great. Community interaction is a positive aspect. | 9% |
Fun despite issues
| The game is still fun if you ignore issues, and it is basically not bad. Some might have fun if they can look past problems. | 9% |
Good concept and core idea
| The game has a good concept and gameplay idea, specifically playing as an elite shock trooper with support. This core idea is well-received. | 7% |
Memorable community events
| Specific events like the invasion of Super Earth and bot divers bringing the DSS back online are highlighted as high moments with build-up and player impact. These events are hype. | 7% |
Players love and continue playing
| Players express love for the game and will continue to play occasionally. This indicates long-term engagement. | 6% |
Great on console
| The game is enjoyed on Xbox and is great on console, indicating platform satisfaction. | 6% |
Price is reasonable on sale
| The price is considered reasonable, especially when on sale. This makes the game accessible. | 4% |
Modding scene enhances freshness
| The modding scene is beautiful and makes the game feel fresh. This extends replayability. | 4% |
Game was innovative at launch
| The game was something new at its time, offering a unique experience. This novelty is appreciated. | 4% |
Unique and incredible experience
| The game gives a unique, incredible experience. This is a strong positive sentiment. | 4% |
Explosive weapons and frantic missions
| Explosive weapons and frantic missions are highlighted as fun elements. | 4% |
Sharp and entertaining satire
| The satire is sharp and entertaining, adding to the game's appeal. | 4% |
Developer AMA noted
| Credit is given to Pilestedt for doing an AMA, though it was lackluster. Developer communication is noted. | 3% |
Potential with management changes
| The game can be fun if management changes, suggesting potential for improvement. | 3% |
Tolerable enemy spam
| Some players can tolerate enemy spam to annoy people, indicating a niche enjoyment. | 3% |