Helldivers [PS4 Co-Op shooter]

Josey Wales

Has anyone played Helldivers yet? I'd be interested in people's impressions here. Would also be good to know if fellow Boards members are going to be playing it.

Destiny has really given me a taste for co-operative multiplayer.

tok9

Played a small bit last night.. roughly 5-6 missions with 3 other guys.

Had a lot of fun with it.

There is a long training session beforehand but it's needed as there is a bit to take in.

I can see myself really enjoying this.

tok9

Anyone else get this?

Have a few lads playing but it'd be good to see if a few boardsies have the game too.

Tackling level 7 or so missions now. This game is seriously tough. It can also be pretty hilarious.

moridin

Yup, started playing last night so still on easy/medium missions. So much fun. 3 of us playing local co-op but gonna try some online multiplayer later I think.

IRL Zangetsu on PSN if you wanna tackle some levels later on

SolvableKnave

Just watched the guys from AH do a lets play on this. It looks fantastic. Seriously tempted to take a punt on this, and for only 20 quid could be a bargain.

Otacon

Played this for a few hours last night with some friends online.

It is a mix of Starship Troopers and Destiny, in terms of aesthetics and plays so well. The tension when you are surrounded is not something I have experienced very often.

A definite recommend for me.

tok9

It's brilliant. Well worth €20 imo.

Generic Dreadhead

How does the co-op work in terms of scaling, like let's say I'm doing a level 4 mission or something, is there any incentive for other boardsies who are like level 12 to join me? It seems like a game that would be made a lot better playing with other boardsies

tok9

Cormac... wrote: »

How does the co-op work in terms of scaling, like let's say I'm doing a level 4 mission or something, is there any incentive for other boardsies who are like level 12 to join me? It seems like a game that would be made a lot better playing with other boardsies

The game doesn't scale. You just have to choose which missions you want to play.

Each planet will have it's extra benefit so that's the only incentive really. That said I've played lower level missions just to help out friends so that's enough incentive really.

SolvableKnave

Does it support local co-op?

tok9

SolvableKnave wrote: »

Does it support local co-op?

Yes

Otacon

Cormac... wrote: »

How does the co-op work in terms of scaling, like let's say I'm doing a level 4 mission or something, is there any incentive for other boardsies who are like level 12 to join me? It seems like a game that would be made a lot better playing with other boardsies

Each of the three systems have planets that swap out when you complete them. Each planet in a system has a difficulty from piss easy to hard-as-nails. You will level up regardless, though obviously quicker on the higher difficulties.

Davei141

Picked this up yesterday. I can see it being seriously good fun co-op and particularly local co-op.

This is getting rave reviews, I might pick it up? You online tonight tok?

Dr. Mantis Toboggan

Anyone play it on the vita? Is it cross save with PS4?

tok9

M!Ck^ wrote: »

This is getting rave reviews, I might pick it up? You online tonight tok?

Ya I play it a decent bit. Bloody tough to getting around to playing all these co op games.

That_Guy

Having listened to IGN's Podcast Beyond, they were talking about this game a lot and I took the plunge and am currently downloading it. It looks like great fun.

Otacon

Dr. Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Anyone play it on the vita? Is it cross save with PS4?

It is cross-save AND cross-play (Vita players can play with PS4 and PS3 players).

tok9

Yup. I plan on testing that out when I travel home next weekend.

Lone Stone

Had a few games today, was good fun. Any one played on the ps4 with some onew on the ps3? Any issues partying up?

That_Guy

Some of the best fun I've had with online multiplayer. That_Guy2799 if anybody fancies a few games sometime.

What I lack in gaming skills, I make up for in drunken banter.

That_Guy

That_Guy wrote: »

Some of the best fun I've had with online multiplayer. That_Guy2799 if anybody fancies a few games sometime.

What I lack in gaming skills, I make up for in drunken banter.

Reminds me of me

That_Guy

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Reminds me of me

Oh kindred spirit, where have you been all of my life.

Otacon

Helldivers is fast becoming my favourite game of the year so far. I actually look forward to jumping online every evening for a go, to the point where I am starting to think about the game during the day - that never happens with me.

I wrote a review, if anyone is interested.

That_Guy

Nice review.

Any of ye fancy a few games later round 9pm?

tok9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYvoKSAs7E

Some new objectives and a new world for free. That's pretty cool.

tok9

tok9 wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVYvoKSAs7E

Some new objectives and a new world for free. That's pretty cool.

I haven't touched this since the last time we played online
Scratch that the PS4 in general...

tok9

M!Ck^ wrote: »

I haven't touched this since the last time we played online
Scratch that the PS4 in general...

And I haven't had time because I've so many games to play on the PS4! :P