Dystopian politics and aliens collide in Helldivers 2
YOU! Yes, you! Have you ever wanted to explore the galaxy? Do you want to see exotic alien lifeforms? How about something even better – defending Democracy! Then, it’s time for you to make the most important decision of your life…
Join the Helldivers.
The galaxy is at war. The tyrannical Terminids have dared to rebel and break out of the E-710 farms (which were not used to extract their blood for fuel) and the socialist Automatons, who absolutely hate freedom and democracy, are on the loose. These barbaric factions have made it their sole goal to annihilate our magnificent homeworld of Super Earth and all its free-willed democracy-loving citizens such as yourselves. But who will defend our home? Who is brave enough to prove that you deserve to be free? Who is brave enough to join the courageous, honourable and noble Helldiver Corps?
Helldivers are the best of the best, true patriots of humankind. As one of them, you shall have your own Super Destroyer, equipped with a full battalion of your fellow brothers and sisters (and an arsenal of world-destroying weaponry) waiting to spread managed democracy throughout the entire galaxy! But Helldivers aren’t your standard infantry, they get right into the action! With state-of-the-art Hellpods, you and 3 other squadmates are explosively dropped into the fray to preserve liberty and freedom! Friendly fire is a possibiliy, however, so you must be aware of your surroundings, and work together to annihilate enemy forces and extract valuable resources to maintain Democracy’s integrity. Helldivers is the horde shooter that you never knew you needed. With recent funding from Super Earth, Helldivers on the field now have access to 500 kg bombs, disposable rocket launchers and a new edition to the front, EXO-15 Patriot Exosuits! Your enemies won’t know what hit them.
Surprisingly, the whole galactic war is controlled by a single person. Notorious dungeon master Joel has been pulling the strings, controlling the entire galactic war from the comfort of his office. An astounding feat! Unfortunately, due to its popularity the only problem with Helldivers 2 is that its servers are constantly under pressure from the onslaught of new players joining. A recent patch has increased the server size from 500,000 players to 700,000. With the addition of the mechs and new environmental factors, such as meteors and fire tornadoes, the stage is set for a new advancement in the war!
Democracy’s torch has been passed on to you! Don’t let it go out!
Thomas C, Year 11