Get ready to fill your summer with some top-down, sci-fi shooting fun, as the new Helldrivers looks to deliver a unique, action-packed experience.
Ryan Clements (who is Social Media Specialist) recently posted an update to the PlayStation.Blog further touting the upcoming release of this beautifully rendered new title. Coming off their recent hands-on preview, Clements states that the “…basics are easy to grasp for any passing fan of twin-stick shooters. Move with one stick, aim with the other. Each soldier in the squad had a default loadout of a primary weapon, sidearm, and grenades. There’s plenty of tactical options when building these loadouts, but doubly so when dealing with strategems. These abilities allow each player to call in additional support from orbit, be it an ammo drop, auto turret placement, or even replacement troops…”
It’s also obvious that aside from the stylized visuals (giving off a very Halo -esque feel), the co-op mechanics stand out at the core of this title. Up to four players can blast through the levels, all in a layout that absolutely requires them to work together (lone wolfing it is not going to work here). Clements reveals that (even though coordination as a team is paramount) friendly fire adds a new element of danger (and fun) to the gameplay. “…watching players fight together through procedurally-generated environments (and mission objectives) and learning how to cope with the vicious enemies is its own special treat. Newcomers will inevitably kill their teammates with stray assault rifle fire or an ill-placed grenade, which, surprisingly, leads to a lot of laughs…Arrowhead’s decision to keep friendly fire on at all times forces players to stick together, play carefully, and think about positioning.” He says.
Read more on the new Helldrives (coming in 2014) on the PlayStation.Blog found here .