Killzone

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 2, 2004
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 349 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 206 out of 349
  2. Mixed: 94 out of 349
  3. Negative: 49 out of 349
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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    One of the games that made me love on-line gaming. I also played it for hundreds of hours with my friends (and bots). So much fun, Good old days, man.
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 22, 2023
    9
    First person shooter with very linear levels and the strategy is basically "pick the guy with the biggest gun", but its presentation is top notch and the graphics are streets ahead of most of its competition. A quality shooter that's one of the best of its type on the platform.
  3. crazylion
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    Hailed as the "Halo killer" of its time, it never lived up to that premise. Overall though it is a very good and highly underrated game.
  4. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 10
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 7
    Story: 8
    Total: 8.17
  5. Muismi
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    El mejor juego de la saga Killzone en mi opinión. Era el que técnicamente estaba más limitado y supo mantener la acción, tener una buena trama y ser el inicio de una saga. Este juego pasó sin pena ni gloria, no se habló tanto de él como de las entregas de PS3. Creo que si vas a jugar a un Killzone sin duda éste es el mejor, los demás van decayendo.
  6. Flashyboy89
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    KILLZONE is probably the best FPS on PS2 and it pushed the PS2 to it’s graphical limits.
  7. izraillikedi31
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. added to wishlist ps2 istek listesine eklendi liste istek ps2 killzone 2004… Expand
  8. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    El comienzo de una gran saga de shooter . El killzone es entretenido por que no solo tiene el modo campaña si no tambien el modo bots que puedes jugar con la IA (Bots )y tambien modo de dos jugadores, su campaña tiene 11 misiones enormes y de buena duración . Un gran juego .
  9. JudgeMathew
    Jul 6, 2014
    9
    Do not compare Kill-Zone to Halo: Combat Evolved or Halo 2. They're two completely different games that have only one thing in common, and that's the fact both Halo 2 and Kill-Zone have online play and wanted to have a focus on such. Not much to brag about today, though during the Play-Station 2 days, Kill-Zone is quite the amazing first person shooter. Some small technical problems areDo not compare Kill-Zone to Halo: Combat Evolved or Halo 2. They're two completely different games that have only one thing in common, and that's the fact both Halo 2 and Kill-Zone have online play and wanted to have a focus on such. Not much to brag about today, though during the Play-Station 2 days, Kill-Zone is quite the amazing first person shooter. Some small technical problems are existent, though it's nothing game-breaking. Kill-Zone's gun-play is top-notch and the vast variety of modes with A.I. and a lengthy campaign will have you coming back for more.… Expand
  10. PatrykG
    Jan 19, 2013
    10
    Killzone (PLAYSTATION) attempted to beat Halo (XBOX) and well they are both epic but I prefer Killzone because its really the Sci-Fi genre I like in Video Games. Alot of people don't like Killzone because it tried too much to be the PLAYSTATION version of Halo but after Killzone 2 and 3 came out everybody shuted-up. I see on METACRITIC that K1 got 70/100 and K2 got 91/100 and K3 gotKillzone (PLAYSTATION) attempted to beat Halo (XBOX) and well they are both epic but I prefer Killzone because its really the Sci-Fi genre I like in Video Games. Alot of people don't like Killzone because it tried too much to be the PLAYSTATION version of Halo but after Killzone 2 and 3 came out everybody shuted-up. I see on METACRITIC that K1 got 70/100 and K2 got 91/100 and K3 got 84/100, um I don't care what those guys say for me K1 is the best out of the trilogy, Its campaign is a real challenge, the graphics I'll pass on that one, the characters are Bad Ass and Killzone deserves 10/10.… Expand
  11. haze166
    Jan 25, 2012
    8
    This game is best for its graphics and multiplayer both online and offline but you need to know that the gameplay are a bit interesting while an A.I not so much though and the control are so very clunky i mean is hard for me to aim at higs but the game received its award for the Greatest Hits and Platinum because it looks fun and its true i play Killzone 3 at PS3 then i bought KillzoneThis game is best for its graphics and multiplayer both online and offline but you need to know that the gameplay are a bit interesting while an A.I not so much though and the control are so very clunky i mean is hard for me to aim at higs but the game received its award for the Greatest Hits and Platinum because it looks fun and its true i play Killzone 3 at PS3 then i bought Killzone because i wanna how it entertain me so yeah it is entertain me because it looks fun and best for me to play an offline multiplayer with splitscreen even though it received 70 its still popular and as i know it sell more million copies in the world.… Expand
  12. bobmoorwessel
    Aug 3, 2011
    8
    It is obvious that Sony wanted their own halo. They for sure fell short of that, however it has the best fps graphics on Playstation 2. The story is decent, trying to make it very detailed when it actually isn't complex at all. With that being said it has the best controls on ps2, and the best graphics. It would have easily been a 10 with a more in depth story, not to mention it sometimesIt is obvious that Sony wanted their own halo. They for sure fell short of that, however it has the best fps graphics on Playstation 2. The story is decent, trying to make it very detailed when it actually isn't complex at all. With that being said it has the best controls on ps2, and the best graphics. It would have easily been a 10 with a more in depth story, not to mention it sometimes gets old killing the same masked men from Helgahn over and over. Great game for sure worth owning, you can tell a lot of work was put forth. They did even better with Killzone 2 and 3. Great franchise. Very fun.… Expand
  13. AdrianC.
    Sep 19, 2008
    8
    The game has it's flaws and the framerate is definitely an issue at times during intense action, but I think that it's still a solid game. I wasn't a big fan of First Person Shooters on the PS2, and Killzone was one of the few FPS games that I actually played on the PS2 and overall I liked the game. I think the story was pretty good and the Single Player portion of the game The game has it's flaws and the framerate is definitely an issue at times during intense action, but I think that it's still a solid game. I wasn't a big fan of First Person Shooters on the PS2, and Killzone was one of the few FPS games that I actually played on the PS2 and overall I liked the game. I think the story was pretty good and the Single Player portion of the game was pretty fun to me, but it was frustrating at times not being able to jump over objects and having to wait until a "jump icon" appeared in order to leap over a small object. I'm glad that in Killzone 2 you'll be able to jump with just a press of a button. The Single Player is fairly linear, but the majority of Shooters are linear anyways. Obviously Killzone 1 could have been better but I think that for the most part it's a good, solid shooter for the PS2 and to this day I still play Killzone 1 on my PS3.… Expand
  14. AlexH.
    Jun 29, 2008
    8
    Very fun casually but nothing worth dedicating hours to. I found that control issues can be fixed by changing the sensitivity. Do not play this game if you are looking for a serious experience but nevertheless it is still very fun.
  15. ZachA.
    Dec 19, 2007
    10
    One of the greatest games on ps2. always fun to play. ive been playing it for years and still enjoy it. anyone who has a ps2 should def. buy it.
  16. MikeK.
    Dec 7, 2007
    9
    While there are a fe wglitches the game is easy to get in and out of while offering the ability to play a long or short game. The "Campaign" section of the game is challenging yet "do-able."
  17. IvanC.
    Nov 28, 2007
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It has a wide array of weapons, missions, and enemies. The battlefields option is the best FPS multiplayer mode I've ever seen. And I've haven't seen any glitches or bugs so far.
  18. MattT.
    Feb 21, 2007
    8
    Killzone is a game an above average game even but the hype behind was part of its downfall. Graphics are ok but flawed in many places, gameplay is repetitive and multiplayer is a disaster. The story line however is good and single is fun, mainly because you get a sense of real fightning not halo style but fun. The game actually gives off a military feeling, you cook grenades, enemy's Killzone is a game an above average game even but the hype behind was part of its downfall. Graphics are ok but flawed in many places, gameplay is repetitive and multiplayer is a disaster. The story line however is good and single is fun, mainly because you get a sense of real fightning not halo style but fun. The game actually gives off a military feeling, you cook grenades, enemy's shout potions to each other blind fire is everywhere and taking cover is essential. The game is no "halo killer" but still solid and fun while it lasts.… Expand
  19. KevinD.
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    Fantastic console shooter that got way over-hyped.
  20. JakeK.
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    i really dont get what everyone is smoking cause how could people say this game has bad graphics and sounds? AND IT DOES NOT LAG. it is also deff. a halo beater. i mean come on people, we all know halo 2 was the biggest hyped game ever and it SUCKED.
  21. DarthMoon
    Mar 14, 2006
    8
    This game is very interesting.It has great atmosphere and amazing settings witch inspire the player to keep on playing.All the problems killzone has are technical,the graphics look very nice but the game feels it has a hard time running on the ps2 and its not very solid. The story is interesting but it doesint get too deep.The overall atmosphere of the game amazing and has a lot of style. This game is very interesting.It has great atmosphere and amazing settings witch inspire the player to keep on playing.All the problems killzone has are technical,the graphics look very nice but the game feels it has a hard time running on the ps2 and its not very solid. The story is interesting but it doesint get too deep.The overall atmosphere of the game amazing and has a lot of style. The characters are good but it needs a more deep and mature main character.It can be much better even a classic with a few improvements!.… Expand
  22. SamJ.
    Feb 16, 2006
    9
    I would give it a 7, but overall, I feel it is a 9 out of 10. There are graphical glitches, such as dead bodies being stuck upside down or held up on some invisible platform, of sorts. The immersive, dark graphics, sound, and overall production values make this game my favorite first person shooters on PS2. My only complaint, in wake of recent FPS's is the lack of Iron-Sight. The I would give it a 7, but overall, I feel it is a 9 out of 10. There are graphical glitches, such as dead bodies being stuck upside down or held up on some invisible platform, of sorts. The immersive, dark graphics, sound, and overall production values make this game my favorite first person shooters on PS2. My only complaint, in wake of recent FPS's is the lack of Iron-Sight. The plot, notably, is very B-scifi movie, with a soundtrack that reminds me of the old Star Wars movies.… Expand
  23. MattD.
    Jan 16, 2006
    10
    this game is truly impressive. Killzone is a realistic tactical shooter. The graphics are amazing, and when you remember this is a ps2 game they are even more amazing but it seems to be stretching the ps2 a bit, as there is a bit of pop in and the hight res textures sometimes take a few seconds to load. ok this game is the only fps that ive played through more than once, 3 times to be this game is truly impressive. Killzone is a realistic tactical shooter. The graphics are amazing, and when you remember this is a ps2 game they are even more amazing but it seems to be stretching the ps2 a bit, as there is a bit of pop in and the hight res textures sometimes take a few seconds to load. ok this game is the only fps that ive played through more than once, 3 times to be exact and it is just starting to get old! the ai is supurb they will do all the things you would expect: duck for cover, attack in teams, run from grenades, ect. there is no music in the game, which isnt a downfall- it adds to the expirience, the sounds of bullets buzzing by, explosions, distant gunfire, all make you feel as though you are in a real war. the story isnt really spectacular, but its not craptacular either. the gameplay is excelent, with the 4 different characters it can feel like 4 diff first person shooters. i love the animations, they also add to the expirience. when you reload the camera moves down to look at the gun, and when you run or side step the camera moves accordingly.… Expand
  24. JustinS.
    Jul 10, 2005
    10
    This is an amazing FPS shooter it's idea of a broken nation coming back after 10 years, now being so powerful is awesome, the reload animations are the best I have seen since Red Faction(PS2) & Perfect Dark(N64), and the levels are so fun to play that you can't get bored of them, the weapons are sweet especially the sniper you get one hit kills with it, the multiplayer is a load This is an amazing FPS shooter it's idea of a broken nation coming back after 10 years, now being so powerful is awesome, the reload animations are the best I have seen since Red Faction(PS2) & Perfect Dark(N64), and the levels are so fun to play that you can't get bored of them, the weapons are sweet especially the sniper you get one hit kills with it, the multiplayer is a load of fun not only do you get to do deatmatch but you get to do other games like supply drop and defend and destroy and so-on. I think the enemy the Helghast is a real good idea. Some people may say they keep saying the same thing over and over but just listen more and you'll notice they say alot more than you think. The style of war this game used was amazing, all the levels were all war torn, and destroyed and it was also trying to show how war is such hell. The only problem I find more annoying than any other is there is no jump button which limits you do many things such as jump up onto boxes and crates, jump over barb wire, and other places where you could jump instead of going around. The multiplayer is better than the Halo 1 or Halo 2. This is the game to get if you love multiplayer shooters. Killzone 2 is going to kill Halo 3.… Expand
  25. StephenT.
    Jun 29, 2005
    9
    The plot isn't brilliant, the levels are linear, but the quality of the gameplay and the immersive environment created prevent this game from being a dull game. The graphics are very impressive for a PS2 and as much as I normally place no weight in the quality of graphics improving gameplay, in this title they really do add to the atmosphere that game provides. For console FPS The plot isn't brilliant, the levels are linear, but the quality of the gameplay and the immersive environment created prevent this game from being a dull game. The graphics are very impressive for a PS2 and as much as I normally place no weight in the quality of graphics improving gameplay, in this title they really do add to the atmosphere that game provides. For console FPS benchmarks, it's as good as Halo 1 and far better than Halo 2. Recommended.… Expand
  26. Jeff
    May 24, 2005
    10
    Ignore any score here below 75 because the reviewer must have been playing a different game. This game isn't a Halo killer but it's absolutely a Halo 2 killer. Story: Epic. The game could easily be made into a movie. Much better storyline than Halo 2. And you don't switch to a former enemy character half way through. Graphics: Excellent. There are issues with texture pop up Ignore any score here below 75 because the reviewer must have been playing a different game. This game isn't a Halo killer but it's absolutely a Halo 2 killer. Story: Epic. The game could easily be made into a movie. Much better storyline than Halo 2. And you don't switch to a former enemy character half way through. Graphics: Excellent. There are issues with texture pop up and draw distance but Halo 2 had those problems and the Xbox is three times more powerful than the PS2. For the most part the graphics are superb. Controls: Mediocre until you adjust the sensitivity slider the way you want it and then the controls are as good as any FPS out there. AI: Superb. The enemy evades your grenades and ducks behind objects and walls. Also when you fire upon the enemy they lock on and fire upon your position. Superb AI. Sound: The music and sound effects are top notch. Extras: You can carry three weapons at one time. Not enough credit has been given to this feature. Thank you to fellow gamers here that rated this game highly. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have bought this game. It's my favorite game. Also to review sites that scored this game low. You have a responsibility to gamers and by scoring a great game like this low, you are a discredit to the gaming industry. Hopefully enough gamers like me will brush off your low scores and go out and buy this stellar game.… Expand
  27. JanT.
    Feb 11, 2005
    9
    I would give this a 10, but its just SO DANG HARD!!! now, unles your super good at FPS's then get the srtategy guide, and i didnt, so its VERY HARD. and sometimes youl get all the way to the end of a mission , but then they wont tell you were to go, or what to do. but the weapons are awsome! just go read Lance E's reveiw, and i agree with almost everthing he says. go read it now.I would give this a 10, but its just SO DANG HARD!!! now, unles your super good at FPS's then get the srtategy guide, and i didnt, so its VERY HARD. and sometimes youl get all the way to the end of a mission , but then they wont tell you were to go, or what to do. but the weapons are awsome! just go read Lance E's reveiw, and i agree with almost everthing he says. go read it now. he the next new editor at Game Informer.… Expand
  28. JacobB.L.
    Feb 7, 2005
    8
    The graphics are among the very best on the PS2. There's some noticeable slowdown at times. Sound is acceptable. Gameplay is so far good, but sometimes your objectives are not so clear, and I have to read a FAQ to get help with the levels, even in "easy" mode! Well, I guess I suck at video games, cause I allways play at the "Easy" setting! But all I wanted to say, was, that this game The graphics are among the very best on the PS2. There's some noticeable slowdown at times. Sound is acceptable. Gameplay is so far good, but sometimes your objectives are not so clear, and I have to read a FAQ to get help with the levels, even in "easy" mode! Well, I guess I suck at video games, cause I allways play at the "Easy" setting! But all I wanted to say, was, that this game has got lots of style, but it might not be to everyones taste.… Expand
  29. Dragon
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    Anyone who scores this game as a 5 or under, never played the finished version. I challege anyone to play A FINISHED COPY of this game and then tell me it sucks or the framerate is bad or the aiming is poor. Bu$% Sh&$! If you're aiming is off, than maybe your don't know how to aim. If you're finishing a magazine for every helgast, Then you suck at shot selection. I Anyone who scores this game as a 5 or under, never played the finished version. I challege anyone to play A FINISHED COPY of this game and then tell me it sucks or the framerate is bad or the aiming is poor. Bu$% Sh&$! If you're aiming is off, than maybe your don't know how to aim. If you're finishing a magazine for every helgast, Then you suck at shot selection. I don't give a damn about what is better, Halo 2 or killzone. if you like halo 2 then f'n play halo 2 and quit bitching about why halo is so great. Yes it's a great game but this is a KILLZONE SITE.… Expand
  30. Sharko11
    Jan 28, 2005
    8
    Lance E. got the point! Trust him, cause it's true. I ignored this game for a long time because of all of those bad reviews. Well, I bet a million that that reviewers stand up ipnotized by the mediatic bombing about Halo 2.... Man, if you don' t like online playing, Halo 2 it's the same as the first!!! We wait three year for a 9 hour single campaign?! Yes, but now Chief can Lance E. got the point! Trust him, cause it's true. I ignored this game for a long time because of all of those bad reviews. Well, I bet a million that that reviewers stand up ipnotized by the mediatic bombing about Halo 2.... Man, if you don' t like online playing, Halo 2 it's the same as the first!!! We wait three year for a 9 hour single campaign?! Yes, but now Chief can handle two guns!! OOOOHHHHH!!! That's incredible! What else? Errr.... nothing. Ok, it's framerate it's not the state of the art, and the voices of the helgast are really boring, but man, the plot, the real weight of the guns, of your own equipment, the feel of absolute power when you open the fire even with a simple assault rifle. The smell of war... This is KillZone. By the way, i'm not a Sony trooper. I got an Xbox, a Gamecube and a PS2, and I play vg since I was 8 years old. Now I'm 30. For me KILLZONE is really the HALO killer, cause (for me, I repeat) halo had killed itself.… Expand
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5
#5 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
2
#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 67
  3. Negative: 3 out of 67
  1. The Sydney Morning Herald
    60
    The innovative controls for the sniper rifle don't allow the player to pull off precise headshots when they're needed most, which leads to rising frustration.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    74
    If the gameplay matched the atmosphere, Killzone would be a real winner.
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  3. PSM Magazine
    95
    Killzone was worth the wait, and matches the hype. It hits the mark in so many ways, it's baffling; they promised us we'd experience fugture war, and we have...and come away shaking. [Holiday 2004, p.70]
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