The Helldivers 2 community has rallied around a Chinese player’s efforts to save the city of Equality-on-Sea from the Illuminate invasion, but things took an unexpected turn when it became clear that the city cannot be fully liberated due to game mechanics. The community is upset, and it has led to over 3,000 negative reviews on Steam.
The Helldivers 2 community has proven once again its dedication to saving Super Earth from the Illuminate’s invasion. A week-long battle against the invaders in Equality-on-Sea saw Chinese players, who are believed to have contributed a significant portion of reinforcements, push back the Illuminates and reclaim control of up to 50% of the city.
However, when the city’s control meter finally reached 99.9783%, it was discovered that it cannot be fully liberated due to storywise reasons. The Illuminate Overships still pose a threat to Equality-on-Sea, and it is not possible for players to “save” the city completely.
Despite this, some Chinese players feel they were misled by the game’s mechanics and translation issues. They believe that Arrowhead, the game developer, may be playing favorites with certain megacities, including Prosperity City, which is located in their home country of Sweden.
The community’s disappointment has led to a wave of negative reviews on Steam, but many are coming from Chinese accounts referencing the 99.9783% cap. The situation has also drawn attention from outside the gaming community due to the passion and dedication shown by the Chinese Helldivers.
While some players understand that the city cannot be fully liberated, others are upset, feeling misled or cheated out of what they thought was a victory. The incident highlights the complexities of game development and the importance of clear communication with the player base.
Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/helldivers-2-chinese-community-valiantly-holds-the-line-to-save-super-china-then-flogs-arrowhead-with-negative-steam-reviews-for-capping-liberty-at-99-9783-percent