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When a successful live-service title likeHelldivers 2makes a mark in the industry, it’s almost obvious for other creators to follow in those footsteps. Unfortunately, these inspirational expeditions don’t always follow the trail of hype. Rather, they end up as a goofy parody, let alone a spin-off.
In this light, an audiobook on Audible is gaining popularity and some of its fame may have to do with a title you may have heard of in the gaming scene. Here’s the story of a work of fiction that has nothing to do withHelldivers 2, but thrives on a title that may feel like an unwanted DLC.
Hell Divers II: Ghosts Is Not the Helldiving Experience You’re Thinking Of
At first glance, it may seem that this audiobook by author Nicholas Sansbury Smith is a bland ripoff of Arrowhead’s game about humanity fighting against an alien invasion. As it happens, the only big similarity here may be the sci-fi themes, hope for a better future for humankind, and hell diving. A lot of hell diving.
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The audiobook is in a post-apocalyptic era set 200 years after World War 3 when mankind can no longer live on Earth. Instead, the species survives on ships that orbit the planet’s surface:
Aging and outdated, most of the ships plummeted back to Earth long ago. The only thing keeping the two surviving lifeboats in the sky are Hell Divers – men and women who risk their lives by skydiving to the surface to scavenge for parts the ships desperately need.
The above is part of the first book’s summary, a prequel to the events that take place inHell Divers 2: Ghosts.
Helldivers 2’s Newfound Narrative Is an Open Canvas for Writers to Create Ripoffs
Aliens. Guns. War. A broken sense of humanity. These are elements for a perfect sci-fi franchise, andHelldivers 2has already dipped its feet in tested waters that are safe and promising. However, even with a strong live-service plan, the game is in itsnascent stage when it comes to contentand narrative direction.
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This gives gamers (or viewers) a chance to observe and come up with their own version of a tale based in theHelldivers 2universe. Or better yet, fan fiction that’s completely innovative even if inspired by tales that have already been told by game designers/developers.
Whether it’s a live-service co-op title or a single-player game, the medium of interactive storytelling has the potential to be a source of inspiration for several talented minds, and it won’t be surprising to see more titles likeHell Diverspop up in the future.
What are your thoughts on books and related mediums inspired by modern-day sci-fi games? Do you thinkHelldivers 2will receive fan fiction (recognized by Arrowhead) at some point? Let us know in the comments below.
Tanay Sharma
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Tanay is a gaming writer who wears more hats than Red Dead Redemption 2 characters. He’s a musician, writer, voice-over artist and adores interactive media. He covers everything from game reviews to interviews with developers. His favorite games are the ones with memorable stories and characters. He’s also pursuing a master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. No, he won’t read your mind.
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