Helldivers 2 With Strangers Is Not What I Expected

[@deefactual]

📣 Come join us on our DISCORD! discord.gg/fqrM2Az28B 1. I'm aware samples are shared ❤2. The PSPlus information is wrong now as it was a temporary offer for one weekend, sorry! I was told by a reliable (CLEARLY UNRELIABLE, GREG) source that it was being made playable online by non-PSPlus users. Thank you solider, that is all.

[@muhammadamaar7936]

EPIC VIDEO

[@deefactual]

@@muhammadamaar7936 cheers mateeeee! 🥰

[@kuroinova2056]

Not sure if psplus is required but you can probably share the game with someone who doesn’t own the game digitally, this also extends to sharing your psplus membership with them despite they not paying for it.

[@thomasgabrielcatipon2967]

I needed PsPlus to play it and I knew because my psplus ran out on the 19th but was supposed to run out during the 9th. Maybe they gave me 10 extra days for DEMOCRACY. Just maybe lol

[@viktarsilayeu9166]

PS Plus subscription is required to play the game. No subscription requirement was a promotional offer available during the weekend. P.S. Great video, keep spreading Democracy!

[@HowellDiesel]

It's actually incredible what a AAA company like Sony can do for a company like Arrowhead, I used to have to beg people to give Helldivers 1 a chance, and now I have to wait in a queue just to play. I couldn't be happier to see one of my favorite games become so popular and trendy. A dream come true!

[@deefactual]

Loved this message, and glad to be a part of the new wave of Helldivers coming your way mate, cheers!

[@takemeseriouslyplx2124]

I've never heard of the first game which is such a bummer cause it looks like a lot of fun

[@IDirtyMangoI]

They are still using Squidbits as the game engine...thats nearly 10 yrs old. I wanna know what the budget was here

[@brennancurrier806]

Just like how monster hunter was a niche title in the west until world. Now it’s mainstream.

[@jadd2766]

is playing the first one still worth a shot?

[@LowLifeAM]

I’ve had such a good experience with randoms honestly, it’s an honor to serve with you all o7

[@TheCosta5000]

Some of my best team ups have been rando's

[@FOX178G]

O7

[@mattz459]

Its an honor to serve Managed Democracy! o7

[@golik133]

I think PvE is more fun to play in Co-op

[@swagmage6527]

i do partially agree with this but some people are so toxic. last night i had a game where i joined and didn’t die for about 20 mins and other ppl in the crew had died. i messed up and stepped on a mine and instead of reviving me they kicked me. after my first death

[@Wombat722]

Helldivers is legit helping me fight my drug addiction (no joke ) LONG LIVE SUPER EARTH 🌍 🔥🔥🔥

[@deefactual]

Hell yes, that's amazing, well done and keep going! For super earth! 🌎🤝 YOU'RE THE REAL DEAL, SOLDIER!!

[@nikobutterbar928]

Helping me with my alcoholism as well brother, MY LIFE FOR SUPER EARTH ❤

[@Toadyru]

One addiction exchanged for another..... Never look back!!!

[@zombiejoe79]

How about you give that addiction a nice cup of Liber-Tea!!

[@greggersonny]

Dispensing democracy > Unmanaged Liberty

[@jdbb3gotskills]

This is what multiplayer games used to feel like back in the PS3/360 days. This game makes me feel like a teenager again 🥲 I’m happy young teens and kids are now able to experience a pure fun game instead of a mtx simulator.

[@deefactual]

YESSS! This is exactly how I feel, it's so great to feel this way again, and share it with people who maybe never had it the first time around.

[@jdbb3gotskills]

I’m looking forward to what they have in store for us 😃 FOR DEMOCRACY! Fellow Helldiver 💪

[@TheNinjaCoby]

That's why so many PS3/Xbox 360 gamers seem to be always angry with modern gaming, we know what we used to get and the passion games had so maybe this would ignite a new way of thinking for gamers.

[@jeremyhubaker1199]

@@jdbb3gotskills democracy is a socialist construst that call for the totalitarian control of a singular un bias party who hors all the wealth of a country and elect only it eliet members for power. democracy is is not the wave TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS

[@thegreatpennywise3006]

This comment alone is why I’m buying it now! Thanks

[@markoulton3342]

The reason sticking together is important is because the resupply is a shared strategem. If the group splits up and a resupply is called in, the other half of the team will likely run out of supplies before the cooldown is over.

[@deefactual]

Feel I responded to the first edit of this, but it's good info and you're absolutely right, trying to be more aware of my Helldivers needs and be the best teammate they can get! 🫡🌎

[@Keyce0013]

You can save ammunition most effectively by not firing bullets. Remember: running away to double-back on the enemy to destroy the mission objectives while their front lines are pulled from whatever outpost they spawned at/from is a valid tactic and can save yourself a lot of otherwise wasted ammo!

[@gracecalis5421]

​@@Keyce0013Full-on stealthing also unironically works. You can have a 3 man team running the side and primary objectives and a single lone Diver with the trailblazer scout can just scour the map for POIs, collecting resources and playing like its MGSV. The game has surprisingly robust stealth mechanics. This works especially well against the bugs because there can only ever be one bug breach at a time across the entire map, so if you do have to resort to killing some enemies guarding a cache or something, you can do so when your away team triggers a bug breach and there will be zero risk of any reinforcements coming for you.

[@Keyce0013]

@@gracecalis5421 This is basically how I like to operate! I run with the light stealth gear though supposedly there is a medium outfit with the stealth bonus at the end of the free warbond so I might look into it.

[@davidsprott3216]

also reduces the chances of alerting multiple patrols.

[@venataciamoon2789]

I thought this game would not be for me at 53 and don't like button pushing console kind of games that I have to run around like a teenager on a high dose of sugar jumping like a lunatic. Absolutely love this game, most fun I've had in a long time. Pushing buttons for ultimate destruction, running around like a lunatic dodging bugs, dodging mine fields, dodging bombs, dodging your own teams fire, dodging auto turrets screaming like a child and having a laugh. This game has fun, atmosphere, fun teaming up with most people, lovely scenery and it's nice not to be serious and no pressure to do well. Even a fail is a blast.

[@deefactual]

This is exactly how I felt before getting it and how I felt after playing it, perfectly put!

[@mizuchi6209]

"Even a fail is a blast." Undetonated Hellbombs wiping out my team is the first thing came to my mind

[@pptemplar5840]

Always remember plan D: Dip, Dive, Dodge, Duck, and Dive

[@iwejun]

No one talks you’re lucky you had acres that talked because this spastic running is no fun.

[@Stouts_]

As long as the person who is carrying the sample(s) extracts, everyone gets credit for the sample(s) for their own ship.

[@512mbflashdrive]

best qol feature in the game

[@psychicpsycho99]

Wjat I love about this game is the complete lack of toxicity, everyone's in this together for democracy!

[@regulator18E]

​@@psychicpsycho99 well play it a little longer so you encounter all the people purposely bombing their teammates, kicking people before extraction, screaming when you dont stim them, etc.

[@ryean8212]

@@psychicpsycho99 I did get called a tard when a dude dropped a 500KG bomb on my head lol

[@GFlight.916]

The collected samples literally ping so everyone can remember to grab them. Too often have I been KIA, and after touchdown, all my weapons are still there, but someone snatched up the samples. Appropriately so.

[@javierxrtd]

I've had such a great experience with randoms, I am proud of you my Helldiver comrades.

[@deefactual]

So glad to hear this 😊

[@jimmy-breeze]

man I really hope this channel blows up, I must've watched a dozen videos on this game so far (jerma, drewski, rubixraptor, jackfrags, probably more I'm forgetting), and this was easily the most entertaining one yet

[@deefactual]

Aw thanks Bryson, that means a lot - because I watched most of them too haha and I loved them! Tomographic's are worth a watch too, highly recommend that lad! Appreciate the kind words mate, have a wonderful day. You're the REAL DEAL.

[@The_Idiocracy_Observer]

DEEF truly does engaging and cinematic gameplays REALLY well. Drewski is another favorite. If you haven't seen it yet, Karmakut is another one (similar to Drewski and they play together sometimes).

[@jimmy-breeze]

@@deefactual Oh yeah, good ol' Tomo! Love his content too, I knew I was forgetting someone haha

[@treis42]

I've been playing without the reticle and minimal hud as well. Actually makes the laser and sights mean more as a mechanic. I'm loving it. edit to add for anyone wanting to try this: background opacity - off primary objective - dynamic mission info - map only strategem visibility - header hidden stamina - dynamic reticle - hidden compass - map only Deef also made weapon and health dynamic, but i didn't. most others are preference

[@deefactual]

I love it! And yes when you take that away it gives them more than just an aesthetic purpose, the ADS is done so well.

[@treis42]

@@deefactual It is! Also can't wait for you to try and solo stealth this game. The stealth mechanics are underrated.

[@deefactual]

LOVE the edit! Will try all this out. Stealth in this game feels impossible LOL but, I'm down to try.

[@HER0_]

Turning form a horde shooter to a literal horror game

[@beltempest4448]

@@deefactualstealth is actually a lot more viable that you would initially think. Just takes a bit of practice

[@thekotabear3262]

All i've done is search for randos seeing as I have no friends on PC or Ps5. It's like DRG, the community is amazing and almost every lobby people are communicating either via mic or ping/emote

[@rogeliorodriguez8518]

The developers really got it right with the whole vibe of playing together. Games like BF4 and those before it just nailed the feeling of teamwork. It was about us, the squad, taking on the world. So, there I was last night, playing solo and having a hard time staying alive. I sent an SOS, when other Helldivers arrived, the tides turned. We got to the extraction point and we all just clicked into place, setting up this insane defensive position and calling in all our stratagems. Watching the Terminids come at us, then boom-explosions left and right, and our turrets just going off. It was like a scene from a movie, only we were the stars, making those last stand moments not just cool but epic in the chaos and the teamwork. The cherry on top was the soundtrack, feels like Starship Troopers. I play for these kind of Helldiver moments. Democracy feels good brother.

[@deefactual]

Helllll yeah I loved this story! I felt like I was there haha, just like Only In Battlefield moments, we now have Only In Helldivers 2 moments!

[@wallium6681]

First video I see of someone playing this game with strangers. Smart move, thx

[@deefactual]

Cheers Wallium!

[@nicolajpedersen8506]

Gentlemen as a 30 year old guy with all my old pals retired from the frontlines, i can say with a whole heart that teaming up with randoms and making friends with fellow divers, are an experience i didnt dare to dream about again. It feels like im 16 again, and its incredible

[@aidjoHD]

I’m also 30. I used this game to pull by old bois out of retirement and it feels like we’re back 🥹

[@nicolajpedersen8506]

@@aidjoHDIts incredible mate ! Just played with 3 old buddies yesterday for 6 hours to the dismay of our partners haha. It really is a once in a decade game

[@aidjoHD]

@@nicolajpedersen8506lmao my fiancé and 7 year old caught me taking a cheeky hour early finish (I work from home) yesterday to spread some managed democracy with the boys - unamused looks… they just don’t get it man, our brothers are dying out there

[@pauljanetzke]

The thing I like about HD2 is that when you chuck a magazine you toss out all the remaining ammo. Really forces you to retrain the reload after every trigger squeeze instinct.

[@deefactual]

Yeah, I love that honestly. Also if an automaton chucks a grenade at you, hit the use or E key to pick it up and throw it back! Waste nothing! 🫡🌎🤝

[@MajidAlQassimi]

So good to see you enjoying this. My crew used to play the original and love that HD2 is getting this insane wave of love form the community. I know this is playing with strangers but a tip when playing with a crew together which you probably can relate to with your Ghost Recon play. We usually assign one player as mission leader (job of directing the teams efforts and calling the strategic retreats). Helps get us moving on speed and not get locked down with bug holes. The other tip is a "set and peel" maneuver which helps pull away from a hairy situation and cover retreating helldivers. Where the last man retreating pulls back and sets up and lays cover fire. Loving your vids and cant wait to see you on the hairier missions! FOR DEMOCRACY!!!!

[@deefactual]

I love this! And the tips are genuinely top tier stuff. Cheers Majid!

[@nikobutterbar928]

I couldn’t agree more. It genuinely makes me emotional seeing people my age get all giddy and into the role play of this game. TikTok is full of helldivers players sharing clips and the news of the war, and every time I get into a new group, I just find myself laughing like a kid. The intro to this vid made me cry a little, because I knew someone else appreciated this game the way I did. I think everyone does, it’s a spot of pure fun in a rather hard-living world. In an era where AAA game companies seek to make products for profit, it’s so amazing to see a small group of people make something they were passionate about, and see it bring them so much success, an us so much joy. I know it’s just a game and I know this was long winded, but I really do appreciate video games as a medium and how they’ve helped me cope, and getting one as good as this just hits me hard.

[@deefactual]

I feel this very much so, and I am def having to chill after gaming because of how excited it makes me. And I'm really touched the intro hit like that man, just shows we're of the same mindset (and era, probably!) Pure fun in a hard-living world nails it on the head, there's a lot of tough things to deal with out there, but there's just as many if not more great things to pull us forward if we just grab on and don't let go.

[@Nomanspie]

FOR DEMOCRACY! (I'm 41 and this game has me reliving my childhood gamer feelings).

[@JoeyBK_86]

@@Nomanspie38 here and I couldn’t agree more!!!! ✌🏽👍🏽

[@kingweb11]

donate your mustache to me for democracy purposes.

[@out_into_space]

“This is SES Leviathan Of The Stars calling all Helldivers! I repeat calling all Helldivers, Malevelon Creek needs help and so do our comrades. Please send reinforcements, message on repeat..”

[@deefactual]

Helldivers from the XBOX division are on standby, hopefully will have them in onboarding training soon 🌍🤝

[@GrimOxford]

SES Soul of Despair standing by for coordinates. Ready for immediate jump and subsequent drop of Helldiver GrimOxford to assist.

[@captwaffle1361]

SES Star of the Stars ready for tasking. Send coordinates and we'll rain hell, over.

[@Checkpoint_King]

SES Prophet of the Constitution here, give our Eagles coordinates and they’ll bring the light show.

[@joseffranz3872]

SES Herald of Dawn en route.

[@MANIANes]

From the orbit drop animation and the TV brakes i feel Starship Troopers vibe all over it... and I love what i see.... im gonna play it...

[@deefactual]

Right? Ticks all those boxes for me and I'm so happy for it 😊

[@marcelleroux9172]

I feel like we are seeing something new in gaming, its rather exciting

[@deefactual]

I think a new generation are seeing something that older generations understood and loved, with the help of Arrowhead, they've brought the essence of that to 2024, so it's no longer a nostalgic memory, it's happening right now - and I love it!

[@marcelleroux9172]

@@deefactualcouldn't agree more Deef. Say while i have you on the line, I would never have attempted Ghost Recon if not for your vids. Please keep doing the lords work good sir ☺

[@deefactual]

Aw thanks bud - I have two more GR vids on the cards, so they will appear in due course haha. Appreciate the support and I'm glad I converted a fellow gamer to GR!

[@chrisjohn85]

I’ve already added 6 randoms to friends list. The shared experience of taking down some objectives really made the playtime wonderful. I’ve had a few negative matches, but by and large, the random teammates have been neutral or positive.

[@deefactual]

I love this! I think negative matches happen, but the positive or enjoyable far outweigh them (least for me so far) glad you've found more Helldivers you can team up with, it's a good time to be playing.

[@motionpicturek]

Does anyone else think this game is Risk of Rain 2 dialed up to 300 ? One thing the devs got right was the environment and player interaction with it, more complex enemies and game modes can be added later, but the base games is incredible.

[@deefactual]

RoR2 and this are examples of changing the games view perspective and it being a total hit. Both great games with solid foundations to build upon. Totally with you on that feeling!

[@motionpicturek]

@@deefactual there's just one perspective missing 1st person, difficulty mode hell divers hell view, no HUD, 1 life and limited stratagems...

[@HER0_]

First thing I thought of was ROR2 when I played this

[@bcoheed]

I say this is closer to deep rock galactic with a starship trooper skin

[@Mimeniia]

Yeah this bugs only thing is gonna get stale very quick. Im like meh after just watching a few vids.

[@Kalrosh]

Man, I love the vibe of your videos. Was hoping you'd do one on Helldivers. Keep up the good work!

[@deefactual]

Aw thanks Kalrosh! I may in fact do more than one at this rate haha, semi-obsessed with it not gonna lie. Cheers for the support!

[@kiekeyz]

Unhinged deef is now my favorite Deef 😂😂😂😂😂. "I'm doing my part"

[@deefactual]

This game has stolen my sanity and I don't want it back.

[@Edo_Ginting]

The QUALITY of this Video!, Great content!

[@deefactual]

Much appreciated!

[@iGxG32]

Hail to the Liber-Teaaa ! 😁

[@deefactual]

Add two dashes of freedom to that cup mister, and you've got one hell of a brew 🤝🍵

[@Quincy_Morris]

As an American I must instead drink Liber-coffee

[@Dampfhammer666]

I would have never thought that a Game where I mostly play with strangers, would be so lovely, heartwarming and most of all funny. I only positive vibes, a lot of jokes, cool people, laughinh all night.. with people from all around the world. Seriously, every single round is super fun. The Helldiver Community so far is the best thing that happened to me in many many years.

[@jimmy-breeze]

YEEAAHHH BOYYYY all my favorite gaming channels are dropping vids on Helldivers 2 but yours is the one I've really been waiting for

[@deefactual]

Appreciate chu Bryson - like I said, real deal

[@greywolf9587]

i was enjoying your panicking. But this: 17:00 "run cubed³" sent me into orbit😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamie56k]

Glad to see you uploading frequently, great content as always

[@deefactual]

Cheers Jamie, I think I set a new record with this video somehow. But anything that's less than a friggin month is a new record these days. More to come lol

[@Guitarfailtastic2857]

This game gives me Doom Eternal vibes mixed with Warhammer 40K/Starship Troopers. I enjoy your videos, DEEF. I'm glad to see you have fun with Helldivers 2

[@deefactual]

I feel that too, haha I love that blend! Thanks mate, I'm loving it to bits right now ^^

[@Guitarfailtastic2857]

You're the only gameplay of the game I've seen that has the HUD crosshairs turned off. It really changes the game. Have a good day, man. Thanks for the response!!@@deefactual

[@Skilow]

Fun fact: the higher up difficulty you are, the higher chance you'll run into either a chinese hacker, or people who kick during extraction.

[@bruhproductions2078]

The soundtrack compliments this game so much man, it's so cinematic and badass, like the avengers are arriving on the planet. It's so cool

[@CusterPlays]

Can´t tell you how many times i laughed at that intro 🤣

[@deefactual]

😂😂😂

[@DustinBlaise]

I have been playing with Strangers quite a bit while my friends are busy with other stuff. Have had great experiences and had bad experiences. All in all it's experiences that are memorable in many ways.

[@NightL3gacy47]

I've never had the opportunity to ever play Helldivers or Helldivers 2, but man, this is right up my alley. A fantastic soundtrack, and very smooth gameplay from the looks of it

[@deefactual]

Will Roget II Is a beast composer, and a lovely guy, great soundtrack, great game! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@NightL3gacy47]

@@deefactual I can see so! He definitely deserves more credit!

[@orion5470]

The fact that when you throw down an SOS beacon, it shows up on other Helldiver’s maps- is astounding. It makes the game see so much more seamless which is AWESOME

[@deefactual]

Right?!? And you can see how many are doing a specific mission on a planet that you can drop into, so much to just immerse you further into the galaxy

[@scriosta1]

Firstly: I think this game took off because is simple! You have an objective so you do it! Secondly: joining random matches and hearing other players yelling bloody murder and vulgarity that rivals classic COD lobbies is somehow relaxing and nostalgic.

[@kieranfitzgerald2030]

Thanks

[@deefactual]

Aw cheers mate! Much appreciated 👍🏻☺️

[@PigPissBeUponThem]

Fun fact about our sun: it actually isn’t Yellow/Orange it’s White, Blindingly White.

[@ghostgamz8989]

Randos always makes co-op interesting. I'm eager to try on PC but don't like the anti-cheat security risk. The photo op at 5:08 is epic!

[@peterclarke7006]

Amazing what can happen when a coop game uses actual adult satirical comedy, rather than inane Marvel-esque "banter," to encourage it's players to have fun and not take anything too seriously. And also not resorting to grubby live service gimmicks to drive people into the cash shop.

[@LegendaryZabby]

21:49 "Gman needs to watch his back. Cause liberty, it comes from all angles." 😭

[@eagleyezxgaming]

Normal men will never know the risks that we take and the dives that we make for freedom, liber-teeaa and democracy.

[@deefactual]

The risk to dive ratio is 1:1 at the minute, may it never change. FOR SUPER EARTH!!!

[@tazstidson4231]

... So glad you are having a similar experience to me and my friends have playing this game.... Lol. 🤣🤣🤣 🍄💜👏😁

[@335449286]

One of the rare moments where its a new game I want to play but physically cant 😞. Hopefully those server issues get fixed a month or 2

[@deefactual]

Sorry you're in that bind dude, it sucks to see :( From what I've read online, the server expansion is a big operation, but it sounds like they're sweating blood over getting it to happen, and we'll likely see some post mortem on it down the line too. It def seems like a tough operation though, but they're on it! Just like DJ Khaled.. they're suffering.. from success.

[@335449286]

​@@deefactualyea thankfully steam has a nice return policy and I returned it really quick. Good thing old DRG is there for me 😂

[@Helljump]

Or EDF! (Which is on sale this week...)

[@kumagorong]

Randoms seem to all have different play styles and ways to "solve the problem," but everyone seems to understand that and still somehow work together. The community has just been flat-out awesome so far.

[@deefactual]

Agreed, some good eggs and a lot of different approaches!

[@SaGeOwL4891]

I'm doing my part.

[@deefactual]

I know you are soldier, those catapult arms are throwing strategems by the bucket load!

[@Thejigholeman]

what i thought it would be: I'll drop an emc mortar to stun the bile titan. you will flank it and begin attacking it's weak points while i line up a railgun shot to the head. How it be: Diver 1: hey, stand next to this pod so i can launch you. Diver 2: Cowabunga it is!

[@deefactual]

Hahaha this all over 🤣

[@motionpicturek]

What an intro, had to watch it twice...

[@deefactual]

You, my friend, are the real deal.

[@ghostderazgriz]

That feeling you're talking about, the cooperation of random excursions met with heart pounding excitement jaunty laughs, is mostly dead in today's online space. Helldivers was a beacon in that regard. It masterfly weived coop into the gameplay, not just an addition. And they crafted an experience holy unto itself. I'm very proud to see Helldivers 2 manage to hold onto the coop magic despite the live service shift and 3rd person perspective. Playing with randoms never felt this good.

[@deefactual]

I feel so too, and HD2 actually also makes me think of WoW in a way, in the Vanilla and Burning Crusade days, where there were so many people playing, so excited to be there, and the feeling was just wholesome and energising. I hope this is the revival of something in the gaming industry that has been gone for a long time. Glad you're enjoying it mate!

[@airekofvinlandslayerofthes7965]

I dont have internet until the end of March, BUT I'M ICHING SO FUCKING MUCH TO PLAY THIS MASTERPIECE

[@damiangomez8540]

i've had some of the most fun experiences with randoms in helldivers, it's probably one of my favorite games right now

[@yooxmusic_]

oh great experience bro, i hope i can play this game someday, i just love watches people having fun

[@TheOystersClam]

Aside from the random that kept friendly firing on purpose, playing with randoms has been really fun, love hugging people with the hug emote to spread positivity 😊

[@nightraven1319]

I started HD2 pretty much with difficulty 7 to 9 because of my friends that started to play a couple days early. After a couple games of that I played my first game on difficulty 4 and I was amazed how Relaxing Helldiver could be! It's amazing how easy extraction is if you don't have 2 titans 5 Charger and about 263 other bugs in the landing zone...

[@kylelantan9220]

Guy going to town on the corpse was hilarious. Reminded me of the scene from ST "It's dead Watson! IT'S DEAD!"

[@LordGareth_Gaming]

I love your content, voice, writing and direction of your videos. I really get excited when I see your notifications.

[@deefactual]

Aw thank you mate!

[@sandman5359]

Oh maan laughed so hard during your challenging mission, great commentary!

[@deefactual]

lol glad you enjoyed it mate

[@wolfprowler]

When you fell down the hole I lol'd loud enough I woke my wife up down the hall 😂 The incendiary shotgun is the bomb!!

[@Gryllus2501]

"M.I. Does The Dying. Fleet Just Does The Flying." Yes the game gets increasely harder. Yet as do more missions successfully you'll unlock more Orbital & Eagle strikes and weapons & armor. Certain support weapons or strikes are better used on mass groups of enemies or larger armorer enemies. The squad supporting each other is quite a fun dynamic of the game. Hitting the unarmored weak points or blowing off the armor is possible. Going after dropped gear and samples is thing. Sometimes exploring non mission sectors you find a weapon and resupplies. Many mission terminal quest points, better to wait and setup a defense before using. As for the drop ship after calling it in, rather then standing on the pad, retreating to a better spot or running a train of enemies away from the pad is better option. Calling in combine strikes and then sprinting into the shuttle with stims can be narrow escape. BTW there is stealth in the game, so crouching and going prone helps before attacking or getting spotted. Some patrols will walk on by. Others you have to hit key enemies before they call in reinforcements. You can solo, which is riskier. Even random squads has its own craziness, and can be much fun if able communicate. Making battle buddies and teaming up is all part of the fun. A coordinated squad on coms is best. The game give rewards for helping lower tier missions as well. So racing to the hardest level, isn't always ideal. Everything is currently unlockable by level 20, with enough creds by 33 to have all the stratagems bought. Still need to run mission for medals and samples. And since any mission can give super credits as loot and the Warbonds as few credits as well. Enough playtime you can buy the cool super store armors. Don't feel like loot box rip off game at all. Currently Armor Value isn't working between Light, Medium, Heavy Armor. So it's better to use Light armor with whatever extra bonuses you desire. "I'm doing my part." "Service Guarantees Citizenship."

[@Danosauruscrecks]

My team was not available this week and i played with strangers for the first time. I think everyone's really nice so far, totally different than other games. This was the next Gen experience i was waiting for since ps3

[@deefactual]

Nice! I'm glad you got some great experiences, more of those! I have been so busy this week I've struggled to get much Helldivers played 😢 liberate on my behalf! I'll be Helldiving this weekend though 🤝

[@Arachnid-scribe]

Just became a helldiver a few days ago and I can't get enough of spreading liberty

[@deefactual]

Never stop, keep spreading! FOR SUPER EARTHHHHHHH!!!!

[@Arachnid-scribe]

I'll see you on the battlefield soldier! Let's show those bugs and bots what TRUE DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE. FOR SUPER EARTH!!!!!! (Just subbed lol)

[@hdrsiy2132]

Soldier, don't forget to tag incoming enemy or anything important using Q. Help your fellow soldier get a grasp for enemy location.

[@deefactual]

This is vital information and you are the real deal for reminding me to Q more often 🤝🌎🫡

[@mr.u3078]

they hit the nail on the head with Helldivers 2, the game is difficult (if you want it to) but everything still feels convenient in some strange way

[@deefactual]

Absolutely agree. The balance and timing of this game are both very significant, you have a generation of gamers who are hitting an age or time where they don't necessarily want the sweat experience. This game isn't trying to take away from that for those who want it, but it caters for those who want a challenge or don't, and want team mates, or don't. I hope this is the first of many games being released with the same essence 🫡

[@fulltilt151]

As a solo player, never in a million years would I think I'd love this game so much. Team up with randos and go save the galaxy! (also, I'm not using a headset, do I need to?). I've just been following the more leveled up players around

[@DoofenshmirtzView]

This video got me to get over my nervousness to buy the game as I don't have friends who are into this genre. Thanks for getting me over the hump!

[@12SickOne34]

*The existence of high casualty missions implies the existence of low casualty missions*

[@deefactual]

Perfectly put 🫡

[@billchamberlain1196]

I think i'm getting PTSD from this Game, Love it! But the the explosions are straight wild!

[@CoH696]

Orbital drop pods do not just remind of ODST, but also of Rogue Trooper, especially if we take into account the side gear that you can have.

[@deefactual]

Oooo that's a great reference! I need to go look me up some Rogue Trooper strips now 👀

[@Quackinator69]

I also love that there is an unspoken rule to dive off every cliff

[@BigDanDingus]

Very entertaining content my friend. Look forward to more. Subbed.

[@deefactual]

Cheers mate!

[@hnccarter7870]

“Liberty comes from all angles…. Especially behind”😂😂😂😂😂

[@deefactual]

LOL I don't even expect that to come out of my mouth ngl 🤣

[@hnccarter7870]

I’ve watched every one of ur vids bro ur commentary is top tier

[@deefactual]

Aw thanks dude that means a lot@@hnccarter7870 fr!

[@hnccarter7870]

Btw Deef Target front leg armor on chargers. They hide the weakpoint 27:42

[@deefactual]

now THAT is useful intel, thank you@@hnccarter7870 !

[@CalebM_]

This idea of helldivers 2 in VR is giving me goose bumps

[@deefactual]

Oh my.. I'd love that

[@amirnaseri8793]

30 min of pure chaos 😂😂😂😂👌👌 love ur videos.

[@cosmicalsounds]

Helldivers 2 with strangers can be a mess, but as long as you stay with the group, follow what everyone else is doing, and stay on the main objective, you'll make less mistakes

[@deefactual]

Absolute facts 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@CallMeConstantine]

I’m in California, U.S. and playing with Ireland, India and Australia has been fantastic. I’ve f we can’t understand each other, we use the pings and emotes and we get it done. In fact, in many cases, words have been the source of misunderstanding. They gave us plenty of ways to express intent in game. It reset a bar that was lost and it will be difficult to go to games that aren’t as streamlined.

[@Mirekluk]

Games like this (very similiar with DRG in this respect) can suck you in the premise so hard, that when you play with randoms, they aren't random. They Helldivers fighting for Liber-Tea, god damnit! If they see a nuke, they salute Super Earth. If they see bug, they scream until either their mag is empty or bugs dead. They are comrade in the very military sense of the word, and that helps build community so well. Such a shame my laptop isn't strong enough, I can't fight for Democracy, but I can support the brave souls fighting the soulless hordes.

[@deefactual]

You're the real deal mister, and don't even doubt it for a super earth second! 🌎🤝🫡

[@cthonmon_4781]

"I can't believe we're actually gonna become Helldivers!" "...Sorry, did you say Helldivers?" Best line ever.

[@MrBlackchaos05]

First time I played it I was alone and super immersed running for my life in a dark planet. Until my wifuu tapped my shoulder and I jumped out of my sit coz I thought there was one enemy behind me I didn’t noticed. We laughed so hard! Lmao!

[@CuriousJet]

This game really goes beyond my expectation. I would love to team up with you or any fun Helldivers out there!

[@Furukan455]

"it's not that big it's fine." famous last words

[@mmmmmm8606]

Love your video!!! Keep making content like this. It’s so funny. 🤣🤣🤣 Laughing my ass off

[@roblucci253]

Maniac laugh and tha Hahahaha.......with the music love it.😂😂

[@classicjonesy]

This is so much fun to watch, I'm also such a fan of the accent. :)

[@deefactual]

Thanks Jonesy! Haha glad somebody likes it!

[@shortbuspimp]

My experience with Randoms has been 50/50. Usually they kick me soon after joining them or wait until we call in the pick up ship they kick me

[@baruscream7279]

I had a very funny bug that made an specific mission quite legendary. A fellow helldiver reinforced me just before the pelican arrived and I landed exactly where the pelican was touching the ground. Somehow, that caused the game to not detect that we were inside the pelican, so we pretty much shouted 'FOR DEMOCRACY' and kept killing bugs until we ran out of ammo and reinforces. 😅

[@deefactual]

Hahaha incredible

[@Nazz-b7p]

I always play random with strangers. It's just fine. A few do mic, no ones ever been toxic. People from south america, central, north, europe. Its a blast. The big thing is, people aren't open to chatting with strangers to often... but, it goes well.

[@Realicious]

What an awesome video! I love the comedy u put in there. I just became annoyed with a lot of youtubers and their reviews. But this right is just perfect :) i love it, thank you!

[@pbenavides09]

I haven’t laughed this hard playing a game in ages. Absolute blast. Malevolen Creek, we will never forget.

[@deefactual]

Same! Oh man.. too soon.. too.. soon 😔

[@mikevoogd1619]

tip for the charger is to run the left then spin around and dive towards him at the right, it has a slow turn so it wont hit you and ull be right behind him. also his front legs are his weakpoint but u need to take off the armor first

[@MrUserasd]

Tiny vision distance limit gives this game a kind of 2000s claustrophobic vibe, when there was no technology to properly render open air scenes

[@JapashFN]

Maybe time for another run now to visit some illuminate fronts Helldiver?

[@deefactual]

2025 will be the year of liberty.

[@michaelmacleod6517]

Lost it at the Laughing theme. Genius.

[@deefactual]

😂

[@pptemplar5840]

Games with randoms are either the greatest thing ever or an absolute mine field, intentional or unintentional

[@LowkeyHundo]

I don’t have any friends on PlayStation, but I’ve had tons of fun just matching with randoms! Unlike most multiplayer-only games, I don’t need a friend group to have fun. I can just quick match and help other helldivers in need!

[@RtsFps1]

Strangers is a mixed bag. I just had a kid join and he was micro-managing everything and other times I'll get people who know what they are doing while not spamming the mic.

[@troyrarehale2517]

14:43 There is also a huge mushroom that you can destroy to clear the atmosphere of mist.

[@vernonthompson3060]

I want to love this game also much but I feel almost overwhelmed by it then the first game I try to jump into I'm treated to " you have been kicked". What a thrill 😂.