5 reasons Helldivers 2 is so overwhelmingly popular

Helldivers 2 has been topping charts and creating waves across social media, with gamers rallying and swearing by it. The fast-paced third-person shooter has captured the attention of gamers worldwide due to its unique gameplay and co-op mechanics, essentially evoking the old "run-n-gun" feeling that gamers love so dearly.

Helldivers 2 continues to trend on top charts across social media and gaming stores, with thousands of new players enlisting every day. This continues despite Sony receiving backlash over their PSN account-linking mandate, which it later retracted after massive protests.

So, why is the game so popular? Let's find out.

Note: This article is subjective and solely based on the author's opinion.

Helldivers 2 immerses you directly into the game without wasting time on a storyline, plot, or plot progressions. You’re deployed in space and you kill alien bugs. That’s it. Not having to deal with the complication of remembering a plot or development or racking your brains to connect the dots makes the game quite freeing and easily playable.

Any lore is eliminated; instead, the players make the story. The lack of customizations, although a con to some, makes the game more focused on the playing. Rather than trying to figure out the best modification for your weapon, you focus on the shooting and the experience.

At a time when many game studios are hell-bent on raising the upper limit to game prices, Helldivers 2 offers a AAA co-op experience at just $39.99. This hits the sweet spot for many who feel spending that amount on a game is justified rather than paying hefty prices and then feeling disappointed with the gameplay later.

The relatively affordable pricing makes it easier at a time when the cost of living is