Arrowhead Games showcased arguably the most eye-catching and humorous trailer at yesterday's PlayStation Showcase when it confirmed that the sequel to Helldriver is coming later this year.
The first trailer for Helldivers 2 invites players on an adventure that spans an entire galaxy. Players take on the role of a Helldiver, a peacekeeping force that aims to make Super Earth safe from invading aliens. The trailer retains the humor and satire of the original game and looks like a parody of Starship Troopers.
"Experience true freedom. The freedom to travel the galaxy and secure the resources we need to build a better tomorrow," the narrator tells players. "The freedom to encounter fascinating life forms and introduce them to our sophisticated technology. The freedom to make new friends and represent the best of what Super Earth has to offer."
The sequel to 2015's Helldivers is a third-person shooter as opposed to the top-down perspective of the original game. The third-person perspective is similar to the "behind-the-shoulder" camera angle of Mass Effect and should provide players with a more immersive experience.
The visual upgrade will surely entice more players to try the game out. The trailer showed off detailed and smooth graphics that gamers would surely enjoy. We hope the combat in the game will be as intense and chaotic as the trailer.