'Stop Ruining the Game': Helldivers 2 in Damage Control as User Reviews Hit 'Mostly Negative'

Key Points:

• Players express frustration with game developers nerfing weapons and buffing enemies in a PvE game, feeling these changes are unnecessary and repeatedly ignored despite fan feedback.
• Some newer players report enjoying the game without noticing significant balance changes and emphasize that in-game currency, including war bonds, is fully farmable without spending real money.
• The in-game community is praised for being supportive and cooperative, contrasting with the more negative and vocal online/social community often dominated by complaints.
• Long-term players criticize the game’s progression system, citing a lack of meaningful upgrades and a grind-heavy currency system that makes unlocking better gear feel unrewarding.
• There is a sentiment that after acquiring most equipment, the game’s appeal relies heavily on its premise rather than progression, with some players preferring games that offer clearer XP and leveling incentives.