When defending super earth, only one mission available?

[Dreepa]

Am I getting it right, that when super earth is attacked, you basically are stripped of all game content except the super earth defend mission for like 2 days?

Cause I sure as heck don't find it fun to play the same mission over and over and over...

[Aiden Araneo]

Originally posted by Zeropoint:

But to answer the question - no, i believe if there were other races we'd be able to play them normally

At this point, I'm afraid the "playing normally" in Helldivers is more like defending Super Earth than killing bugs. Just saying.

[Gallonigher]

What Zeropoint said.

If enough people stop playing for a day, super earth will fall and the war will restart, unlocking the rest of the content.

[Vysence]

Same mission? The only difference is that you're stuck on city maps instead of random volcanic, desert, snow and forest maps. The missions still change and you have 5 difficulties to choose from.
And yes, the 1 available race thing is pretty limiting for new players or veterans who can't be bothered to switch out their savefile.

[Dreepa]

Originally posted by Vysence:

Same mission? The only difference is that you're stuck on city maps instead of random volcanic, desert, snow and forest maps. The missions still change and you have 5 difficulties to choose from.

So basically all content is the same? And you say it doesn't matter?
Seems like a pretty bland game then.

[YOPG]

Originally posted by Dreepa:

Originally posted by Vysence:

Same mission? The only difference is that you're stuck on city maps instead of random volcanic, desert, snow and forest maps. The missions still change and you have 5 difficulties to choose from.

So basically all content is the same? And you say it doesn't matter?
Seems like a pretty bland game then.

No one forces you to play then.

[Vysence]

Originally posted by Dreepa:

Originally posted by Vysence:

Same mission? The only difference is that you're stuck on city maps instead of random volcanic, desert, snow and forest maps. The missions still change and you have 5 difficulties to choose from.

So basically all content is the same? And you say it doesn't matter?
Seems like a pretty bland game then.

No, I'm arguing that city maps are randomized the same way as normal missions, so you still get that variëty + city maps are much more rare than say a volcanic map, so if anything a siege offers different content than you're used to.

As for blandness of games, that's just how you prefer to experience your games. There are games that receive raving reviews, but just don't tickle my fancy and others that I deeply enjoy even though "technically" they offer less than a AAA game.

Helldivers is pretty good at enemy and loadout/weapon variëty and randomized maps and spawns help to keep the game feel fresh. On the other hand, it's no RPG with plot development, memorable characters (aside from great players you meet arguably) or hand crafted levels that you can just roam around for hours to appreciate all the eye candy and cool references (though the game isn't bad looking either).

To be honest, if Helldivers feels bland in it's levels, I'd love to hear what games do a better job and what differentiates them, because they must be hidden gems I haven't discovered yet. :)

[Dreepa]

Originally posted by YOPG:

Originally posted by Dreepa:

So basically all content is the same? And you say it doesn't matter?
Seems like a pretty bland game then.

No one forces you to play then.

Thanks Cpt obvious. And here I was thinking someone is gonna break into my house and hold me at gunpoint if I don't play at least 2h Helldivers a day.

Man, thanks for helping. Much appreciated.

[YOPG]

Originally posted by Dreepa:

Originally posted by YOPG:

No one forces you to play then.

Thanks Cpt obvious. And here I was thinking someone is gonna break into my house and hold me at gunpoint if I don't play at least 2h Helldivers a day.

Man, thanks for helping. Much appreciated.

No problem, you are safe.