Helldivers 2 looks insane as a NEO-GEO/Arcade 2D action shooter

YouTube’s 64 Bits has released an incredible video showing what Helldivers 2 could look like as a retro 2D action shooter for NEO-GEO and arcades. It looks absolutely insane and it’s a game I would buy without hesitation. Unfortunately, this is just a concept video. Still, it looks really cool so be sure to check it out.

As you can clearly see, this fan demake looks like a Metal Slug game. And I would really love to see a spin-off of Helldivers 2 like that. I know that will never happen. But man, imagine a Metal Slug-like game with these graphics and support for up to four players. With crossplay. THAT would definitely sell like hotcakes.

Since I don’t expect Arrowhead to dabble in such a concept, indie developers should definitely jump at the opportunity. A Metal Slug-like bug-killing game with mini-bosses and a full dismemberment system would be a dream come true for many old-school gamers. Heck, you can even replace bugs with dinosaurs. You know, because dinosaurs sell better than bugs.

All you have to do is watch this fan video closely. The gunfights should be similar to what’s shown here. Seriously, this is the perfect blueprint for an addictive retro 2D action shooter.

If you’re interested in demakes, we also recommend you take a look at the following. In June 2022, 64 Bits released a 16-bit SNES demake video for Elden Ring. And let’s not forget this cool SNES demake for Warframe. Then in August 2023, we released a 32-bit demake for Tomb Raider: Legend. You can also find demake videos for Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil 5, The Witcher 3, and Resident Evil 4. And finally, you can download and play the demakes of Bloodborne, Silent Hills PT, and Dead Space.

But wait, you can also download some other free fan demakes. For example, you can download a demake of Bloodborne. There’s also an awesome Portal demake for N64. Then we have this Quake 4 in Quake 1 demake. Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 also got cool PSX demakes, so be sure to get them here and here. Also, let’s not forget this 16-bit demake of Mega Man X8. And finally, you can download this Silent Hills PT demake in GZDoom. They’re all cool, so be sure to get them.

Have fun and stay tuned for more!

John is the founder and editor-in-chief of DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fanatic and is a huge supporter of the modding and indie communities. Before founding DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. Although he is a diehard PC gamer, his gaming roots lie on consoles. John loved – and still loves – the 16-bit consoles and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. However, the PC platform won him over consoles. This was mainly due to 3DFX and its legendary dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on “The Evolution of PC Graphics Cards”.
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