Would you recommend Helldivers 2 to someone who has never played the first game?

 

Would you recommend Helldivers 2 to someone who has never played the first game?                               Helldivers 2 builds upon the foundation of the first game in both gameplay and performance, but with some key improvements:

Gameplay:

• Visually impressive: Helldivers 2 boasts more detailed environments and enemies compared to the original. Battles can get quite chaotic with lots of explosions and particles on screen, making for a satisfyingly brutal experience (YouTube: https://twitter.com/digitalfoundry/status/1758537256782979332).
• Deeper enemy interaction: Enemies react more realistically to getting shot. You can blow off limbs or obliterate them with heavy weaponry. The physics are also improved, making the action feel more impactful.
• Same core experience: The core gameplay loop of completing objectives in a top-down shooter setting with friendly fire remains.

Performance:

• Two graphical modes: Consoles and PC offer Performance and Quality modes. Performance mode prioritizes frame rate with a lower resolution (around 1080p) while Quality mode offers sharper visuals at a higher resolution (around 1728p).
• Optimization challenges: The game can be visually demanding, and some PC players have reported crashes and matchmaking issues at launch. There are settings you can adjust to improve performance (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xb3dO3N4pHo).
• Generally smoother gameplay: Despite some launch issues, Helldivers 2 seems to run smoother than the original, especially with the focus on frame rate in Performance mode.

Overall, Helldivers 2 takes the core concept of the first game and expands on it with more impressive visuals, deeper enemy interaction, and smoother performance (assuming your system can handle it).