#HELLDIVERS 2 PLAYER FULL#

The frantic bug-hunting action of Helldivers had a distinctly arcade-type feel and the game itself was chock full of humor. The original Helldivers counts itself as one of the best co-op twin-stick shooters and was able to generate a strong fanbase on PlayStation 4 thanks to the expanded edition releasing as one of the first free games for the PS Plus service. RELATED: All the Games That Could be At PlayStation's May 24 Showcase Other Changes to the Helldivers Formula to Expect in Helldivers 2

While Helldivers was already technically a third-person game due to its overhead perspective, the sequel's switch to a camera view more often associated with co-op shooters might help it reach a greater audience than the original and help endear it to shooting fans. Both Metroid and Resident Evil found great success by shifting to first-person perspective after originally being third-person. While several games in the shooting and action genres allow for switches between first and third-person perspective during particular sections of the game, it's a much more rare occurrence for a title to change its camera perspective between sequels. The sequel is already differentiating itself from its predecessor thanks to a shift in perspective from the original's top-down action to a third-person shooter complete with a 'behind-the-shoulder' camera view reminiscent of Mass Effect. Clearly seeking to replicate the Starship Troopers-esque humor and satire of the original game, Helldivers 2 is set to launch on PS5 later in 2023 though no specific release date was given. As one of the best arcade-style shooters available on the PS3 and PS4, it was an unexpected but welcome surprise to see a sequel to Arrowhead Games' Helldivers announced as part of the May 24 PlayStation Showcase.

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