With new triple A game titles coming in at a whopping 70$ price tag these days many gamers have become more discerning when it comes to buying new games. Several recent successes in the gaming industry have shown that people care about getting their money’s worth. Palworld and Helldivers 2 can be bought for 30$ and 40$ respectively and have outperformed bigger titles from major studios in recent months. This shows that gamers still seek value when it comes to their entertainment. Historically video games have been some of the best bang for your buck as a consumer when it comes to dollars spent versus hours of entertainment. Nothing else really compares when you consider the fact that many titles can provide hundreds of hours of entertainment, or even more. In recent years it seems that major players in the gaming industry think they can increase the price of their games while not providing more value for the end consumer. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is a prime example of this. The title is a glorified DLC with a 70$ price tag and a campaign that has been considered by many to be the worst in franchise history. This sets the stage for more affordable games that offer novel gameplay to achieve success. The idea of spending 40$ for a game like Helldivers 2 is much more palatable in contrast to recent titles costing over 40% more. Of course, content creators enjoying a game and making content about it drives sales, but more than that FUN drives sales. In a day where skill-based matchmaking and competitive games that lack co-op or even a campaign altogether are the norm, a fun and engaging experience that can be enjoyed with friends is a breath of fresh air. Helldivers 2 is the antithesis of much of the gaming industry at present, and that is why it has been more successful than even its developers at Arrowhead could have imagined. Helldivers 2 does not have PVP, it is not pay to win, it has four player co-op and costs less than 60% of recent triple A titles. That means it is much easier to convince your friends to buy the game when the appeal is playing cooperatively and the barrier to entry is lower than most new games. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy PVP and playing competitively as much as the next guy, but one thing I have been wanting for ages is a game that scratches that itch of co-op against hordes of NPCs. The itch that firefight in Halo, horde mode in Gears of War or terrorist hunt in Rainbow Six Vegas used to scratch. That old couch co-op vibe of blasting countless enemy mobs with your friends has been noticeably missing in recent years until now. It may not be for everyone, but if destroying hordes of alien bugs and menacing robots with ridiculous weapons that make you as a player feel powerful sounds fun then I’d suggest checking out Helldivers 2. It just might be what you’re looking for in a sea of overpriced soulless game titles. Author: @Carbon_M0N0XIDE
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