Helldivers 2 isn’t just a bug-blasting shooter; it’s a finely tuned experience that combines intuitive controls with explosive action. Movement feels fluid and natural, allowing you to navigate chaotic battlefields with ease. Every move feels like a well-choreographed dance. It’s pure, adrenaline-fueled action.

But the game isn’t just about mechanics; it’s also about style. If you have a soft spot for campy sci-fi classics, this game will transport you to a world full of bizarre monsters and tongue-in-cheek humor. The game playfully embraces the tropes of the genre and throws you into scenarios that are equally hilarious and challenging. Today, we’ll be exploring how well this game runs on the Alienware x17 R2 and whether or not you should consider it.

I played the game primarily on my Alienware x17 R2 to share the hours I spent with my daily driver.

The Alienware x17 R2 packs some serious power under the hood, with a 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HK processor. This is no run-of-the-mill CPU; this is a multitasking maestro, with six performance cores for blazing-fast processing and eight efficiency cores designed to optimize battery life while crunching through everyday tasks. Think of it as a team of specialists – some will tackle demanding games and apps head-on, while others quietly handle background tasks for extended periods of unplugged play.