Helldivers 2 Review Bombed as Super Earth War Rages

The battle for Super Earth continues in Helldivers 2 as players struggle to repel the invading Illuminate forces. The recent "Heart of Democracy" update culminated months of narrative buildup when the mysterious Meridian Singularity - a black hole created during Terminid eradication operations - became a portal for the Illuminate invasion fleet.

A Desperate Last Stand

Players have been defending Super Earth's Mega Cities, digital counterparts to real-world metropolises like New York (York Supreme) and Buenos Aires (Remembrance). Currently, only two strongholds remain standing: Equality-On-Sea (Shanghai analogue) and the capital Prosperity City (Stockholm).

The conflict has seen remarkable moments of player coordination - some squads even abandoned Super Earth missions to retrieve the massive DSS space station from Automaton-controlled sectors, bringing crucial orbital support to the homeworld defense.

EOS. WILL NOT. FALL.

Community solidarity reached its peak during the defense of Equality-On-Sea, with players worldwide joining Chinese Helldivers in memes and morale-boosting messages. Despite sustaining 99.9783% defense progress under relentless assault, the city never reached full security.

Controversy Erupts

The situation has sparked heated debate among players. Some argue the percentage represented defense sustainability rather than traditional liberation mechanics, while others believe Arrowhead artificially capped progress to extend the narrative.

The frustration manifests in Steam reviews, with over 2,300 negative ratings in 24 hours. Many Chinese players specifically reference the elusive 0.0217% remaining in Equality-On-Sea's defense meter.

This game is being review bombed for not letting players liberate EoS

Though concerning, the current backlash pales compared to May 2024's PSN-related review bombing. The timing is particularly unfortunate as this represents a climactic moment in Helldivers 2's evolving narrative.

Despite the controversy, the Super Earth defense remains one of Arrowhead's most ambitious live-service events. The visceral combat against Illuminate shock troops amid crumbling megacity ruins creates unparalleled emergent storytelling.

As the conflict nears its apparent conclusion at Prosperity City, the Helldivers community faces a crucial test - whether players can reconcile their understandable frustration with appreciation for this unprecedented gaming experience.