Helldivers 2 smartly lets this tone seep into every crack and crevice that shows off even a hint of personality. Characters invade alien planets and scream about liberty and napalm strikes are an unlockable weapon. Everything you do is in the name of capitalism or 'democracy,' and even the microtransactions have fake reviews 'sponsored' by the government of Super Earth. The satire is the funniest kind: ridiculous, loud, and impossible to miss.
But plenty of games, from Earth Defense Force to official Starship Troopers adaptations, have emulated the movie's tone. What makes Helldivers 2 special is that it also happens to be a fantastic game to play.
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