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In this video, Ash and Dave share their experiences and critiques of "Helldivers 2," focusing on aspects like the lack of local co-op, the game's reliance on bots for single-player mode, and mandatory PlayStation access for gameplay. They worry these changes might alienate the original fanbase. Comparing it to other games like "Anthem," they underscore the developers' choices such as featuring gameplay footage with developers instead of external testers. The video also discusses a game trailer which announces a post-launch addition of a mech but highlights the absence of a tank, and critiques PlayStation Access for not addressing deeper franchise issues, including limited single-player content and persistent friendly fire that could lead to trolling. The conversation emphasizes the significance of strategeme mechanics and briefly promotes their recent RoboCop PlayStation 5 review.
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In this part of the video, Ash and Dave discuss their experience with “Helldivers 2,” expressing excitement about the game despite concerns. They criticize the lack of local co-op, the introduction of bots for single player, and the necessity for PlayStation access for gameplay. They also highlight how the game seemingly ignores the original audience’s preferences and compares it to other games like “Anthem.” Additionally, they note that the gameplay footage features developers rather than external testers and mention three races in the game, though details about one race are missing. They express worry that these choices may alienate the game’s core fanbase.
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In this segment, the video discusses a trailer revealing a mech with a note indicating it would be added post-launch and mentions the absence of a tank. The speaker critiques PlayStation Access for not addressing deeper issues within the game’s franchise, highlighting the limited single-player content and the inability to disable friendly fire, which could lead to trolling issues. They express excitement for Hell Divers gameplay and other local co-op shooters available on the channel. The segment concludes with a mention of the importance of strategeme mechanics in the game and a plug for their recent RoboCop PlayStation 5 review.