The best moments in games like Helldivers 2 are spontaneous. While it’s cool to see professional set-up encounters and events, there’s something special when the dominoes all fall perfectly, resulting in a moment that wows even the most experienced gamer.
With the game featuring a wide array of weapons and explosives, each designed to offer a bigger boom, witnessing such moments is more of a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if.’ The game does not disappoint fans looking for bombastic visuals, and when everything on screen is a potential weapon, all it takes is a single shot and timing.
Helldivers 2 Fans Demand a Movie Based on the Game Due to its Dynamic Moments
Sharing videos from online games is by no means a new phenomenon. It’s been happening ever since YouTube became a thing, and people have built entire careers by showing off their gaming highlights. Some do stand out from the rest, though, and the same can be said for the recent clip shared by @Helldiversmedia on X.
This is CINEMA !! pic.twitter.com/13dr5lLCTt
— Helldivers 2 Media (@Helldiversmedia) April 5, 2024
The clip shows Helldivers running around on the ground to destroy a rogue research station. They have also called down a Hellbomb, a stratagem that can be summoned only when the objective is to take down stationary targets such as buildings. However, it appears they also spot an unexploded Hellbomb in a nearby icecrag.
Aiming with their weapon, they land a well-placed shot. Seconds later, we see a massive explosion that hits a passing Automaton Heavy ship. The blast force causes the ship to hit another icecrag, effectively taking down all the reinforcements onboard. No doubt this was a cinematic event, and replies on X also reflect the enthusiasm of the players.
Anyone know any producers to create a movie? pic.twitter.com/i9ab9nT1o9
— CBGAMING (@thecbgaming) April 5, 2024
Random events like these make games even more engaging and fun. Pair the dynamic nature of the game with the friendly fire component, and you have a recipe for a lot of laughs and possible mission failure.
Cinematic Moments in Games Help Bring in More Players
The more eye-catching the explosion, the more likely it is for others to try and recreate it. Making a title that wows the gamer is a surefire way of earning free publicity and increasing the player count. With Helldivers 2 already breaking several Steam records, player count is not something it needs to worry about. But it’s always better to have more active players than fewer.
Given that the title is inspired greatly by the 90s cult classic Starship Troopers, one can see how the transition to the big screen would be easy enough for the game. The dialogue is already over-the-top, as is the action, and it would make for a pretty entertaining action-comedy movie.
Despite the droves of adoring fans, Helldivers 2 also has its share of issues. One is that not many people seem to be interested in fighting the Automatons. Arrowhead Games needs to bring more attention and interest to that front, as everyone seems to be busy squashing bugs right now.
Have you experienced any cinematic moments in Helldivers 2 yet? Let us know in the comments below!
