Helldivers 2‘s popularity is growing as fans cannot get enough of the Indie title. The atmosphere, the newly added planetary hazards, the humor, the experience of surviving, and the fight for the establishment of democracy are some of the things players enjoy about the title.
Despite the title not having a campaign or a full-fledged story mode, the title still flows with some narrative elements. The primary backdrop is the Super Earth, which is an intergalactic federation seeking to spread democracy across all of the celestial bodies in the cosmos. But when a particular Helldiver tried to question the intention of the Super Earth, things didn’t end well for them.
The Curious Case of Treason and Dissent in Helldivers 2
One doesn’t have to look long enough to find clips of the title on social media, such as X, given the game’s popularity among the masses. The clips showcase everything from glorious wins to epic fails. However, one clip that honestly seems one of a kind recently did the rounds on X.
The clip shows a particular Helldivers squadron on a mission. In a brief moment, one of the many troops carrying arms questions the intentions of the Super Earth, the intergalactic UN-esque federation that seems to be the primary governing body in Helldivers 2.
The reaction from his squadmates is grim and funny at the same time:
While one can view this as satire or something done for lighthearted purposes only, depending on their outlook, it is most certainly creative. Moreover, if it was spontaneous and not planned for social media posting, then it is inevitable that some players will live the game instead of just playing it.
What is even funnier in the clip is that there is no laughter to be seen or heard, and the players shooting down the supposedly treasonous soldier are doing so with a very stern tone of voice. That, in particular, makes the clip even more rib-tickling than it already is.
How Other Gamers Reacted to the Above Clip of Helldivers 2
Since the clip was posted on social media, other gamers are expected to comment in the comment section. This post was no exception, and other gamers responded with satire, GIFs, and even memes to suit the occasion.
A particular X user commented the following in the same ironic tone:
Another X user replied with a hilarious meme based on an iconic but tragic Call of Duty scene:
Another gamer familiar with the game’s lore responded with a poster akin to the many propaganda posters we have seen from erstwhile times:
Unsurprisingly, Helldivers 2 is doing so well and gaining popularity and acclaim from players and critics. If this continues, the game might become a sustainable hit and the latest indie darling in recent times.
