“Helldivers 2 aims to evoke different emotions”: Arrowhead’s Shooter Will Never Die Whilst It Continues to Hit the 2 Markers Set Down By Johan Pilestedt

Director Johan Pilestedt is confident Helldivers 2 will flourish for years to come.

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  • Johan Pilestedt claims Helldivers 2 was meant to evoke certain emotions for the player base.
  • Arrowhead Game Studios priorities making its games fun and appealing.
  • Helldivers 2 is a perfect party game for a tight-knit group of friends doing missions.
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Helldivers 2 is a pleasant surprise from Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arrowhead Game Studios. Director Johan Pilestedt is proud of the work his team has achieved and is confident that this project will become a mainstay for the following years.

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Pilestedt is confident that this endeavor will last because the game hits all the marks. The live service game is fun, exhilarating, and terrifying all in one package which makes it a potent mix for success. Players will likely spend hours making memories out of all the carnage and fun.

Helldivers 2 Is the Jack of All Trades in Live Service Games

Director Johan Pilestedt made Helldivers 2 for the gaming community to have fun. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios
Director Johan Pilestedt made Helldivers 2 for the gaming community to have fun. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

Arrowhead Game Studios did a fantastic job developing a great live service game for everyone to enjoy. The game has been around for quite some time and a few beginners are treated with the rare privilege of an explosive introduction in Helldivers 2 that leads to some good laughs and mindblowing moments.

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Director Johan Pilestedt set the record straight and the game was designed to evoke certain emotions. The gaming community felt a great wave of emotions while being tormented by hostile forces as players fled for their lives giggling and screaming with allies.

Regardless of how a mission ends, as long as players have fun then Arrowhead Game Studios has achieved its objective. Winning and losing are meaningless unless the gaming community is somehow moved and has gone through a series of emotions.

The chaotic and stressful nature of the game can lead to some rewarding moments and will strengthen the bond of a team. However, the developers need to tread carefully as they come up with new content that may not resonate well with the community and go down the same path Epic Games did for Fortnite.

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Johan Pilestedt Has a Clear Vision for the Future of Helldivers 2

Teamwork makes the dream work in Helldivers 2. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios
Teamwork makes the dream work in Helldivers 2. Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

Johan Pilestedt values the entertainment factor of his project and will not rest until the developers achieve its goal. Pilestedt believes that a video game is not worth playing if there is no incentive or return on investment which is entertainment.

Being shot at and chased by powerful enemies can get the adrenaline pumping and players are after the feeling of danger. Pilestedt designed the game to push the boundaries and move the players to the edge of their seats.

The developers wanted to design an emotional rollercoaster and got more than what they anticipated. The gaming community fell in love with the game immediately and will probably become one of the stronger live service games in the future.

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The experience may vary depending on the difficulty and Pilestedt found the perfect balance. Players are doing their best to survive and reach the end but often overlook the journey to reach their friends. All the moments of rage and joy that are rare to come by nowadays is worth retelling to future generations.

Have you felt an overwhelming amount of emotions while playing Helldivers 2? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Written by Rouvin Josef Quirimit

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Rouvin is deeply fascinated by pop culture media ranging from comics, movies, TV shows and especially video games with a rich narrative.