Killzone

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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 349 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 206 out of 349
  2. Mixed: 94 out of 349
  3. Negative: 49 out of 349
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  1. John
    Nov 13, 2004
    9
    This game is awesome It's not halo, but it's still sick. I'll admit it not as good as halo, but what game as good. overall sick and fun for months. The campaign is 45 levels long long lasting fun.
  2. K.Dog
    Nov 10, 2004
    5
    At least this game gives better control, a larger variety of weapons, and generally more to keep your interest. It's just too bad that the PS2, with a 233Mhz processor, can't handle the higher end graphics this game needs to be great.
  3. SidJ.
    Nov 9, 2004
    10
    I thought it was awesome. Good storyline, beatiful ambient sound and excellent graphics. And the online is even better. Big kudos. I can ignore the popping and some of the liniarity as the rest more than makes up for it.
  4. Dude
    Nov 7, 2004
    10
    This game is worth 50 bucks.
  5. KyleK.
    Nov 6, 2004
    7
    This game was over hyped cause i thought it would be heaps better and take this in mind, some of the games do glitches and some dont mine doesn't same with gta san andreas frame rate. sorry but u got a bad copy. killzone is alrightNOW FOR HALO2 BRING IT ON.
  6. CheeksBuns
    Nov 6, 2004
    10
    GOD, u guys are so stupid! look ur basing ur view towards this game off a review on a DEMO. All the annoying glithes, lags online, and even the AI has been perfected by sony for the retail version! This 75 and 70 reviews are off the crap version that has these annoying things. The game u buy at the store will not have these. I had the demo version and i have the real one now. If the demo GOD, u guys are so stupid! look ur basing ur view towards this game off a review on a DEMO. All the annoying glithes, lags online, and even the AI has been perfected by sony for the retail version! This 75 and 70 reviews are off the crap version that has these annoying things. The game u buy at the store will not have these. I had the demo version and i have the real one now. If the demo version was actually the real game, which it would never be id probably give it a 70 or 80 but the new version took made everything perfect. definitly a 90 or 100 i said a 100 just so someone would read this. Honestly im very disappointed in ign, gamezone, and others who played the demo, and rated it without even investigating if the annoyances would get fixed. Fortunately enough, there's still one good rating service. PSM played the demo and randy nelson of psm talked to sony about the glitches, lags, and AI and sony told him what i told u, this is just the demo, kudos the psm, and im pretty mad these other rating services are putting a bad name on this terrific game.… Expand
  7. CovenanatMustDie
    Nov 6, 2004
    7
    I was going to get a PS2 for this game so that after extremely long sessions of Halo2, I would have something else to play for a while. I was doing this cuz since Halo 1, I've had nothing else on XBOX that comes close, except for GR and other military shooters, which ARE NOT anything like Halo. I'm glad I waited. It's bad enough to get a console for 1 game, but when the I was going to get a PS2 for this game so that after extremely long sessions of Halo2, I would have something else to play for a while. I was doing this cuz since Halo 1, I've had nothing else on XBOX that comes close, except for GR and other military shooters, which ARE NOT anything like Halo. I'm glad I waited. It's bad enough to get a console for 1 game, but when the game is Shellshock in almost every way, except FP view, there is no reason to waste the money on the game or console. I can't believe they used the same graphics engine as Shellshock. Limited draw distance, huge texture swapping 5 feet in front of you, not to mention the A.I., which Killzone really has none of. It's the best FPS on PS2, but not by much. Mace Griffon actually looked and played better, but had the stupid flying missions that fudged up the flow of the FPS parts. Try that one out if Killzone kills your spirits about FPSs on PS2. It looks better, plays better, and the only complaint is the flying parts. Those complaints aren't as bad as ALL of Killzones major problems. Not a system seller, not Halo 2 by a very, very long shot.… Expand
  8. Matt
    Nov 5, 2004
    2
    It was fun for the first 20 minutes. but now i sit and wonder what i could of done with my money that i spent on this game... perhaps i could have used it to wipe my butt... oh well... the sound in this game is HORRIBLE. the glitches in this game are HORRIBLE. it looks so good in videos and what not but it is actually one of the most disappointing games i have ever played. i will neverIt was fun for the first 20 minutes. but now i sit and wonder what i could of done with my money that i spent on this game... perhaps i could have used it to wipe my butt... oh well... the sound in this game is HORRIBLE. the glitches in this game are HORRIBLE. it looks so good in videos and what not but it is actually one of the most disappointing games i have ever played. i will never again buy a game made by guerrilla unless i rent it first. The in game play is EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING along with the controls. for example. why does he cock his gun everytime he reloads it... even when he reloads mid clip. or when you switch guns, he has to cock it... for no reason... it's annoying. finally the screen shakes some times, for no reason. so if you are going to stick this game in little timmy's stocking for christmas... don't bother.. toilet paper would give more sensation than this game. HORRIBLE, ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE....I'm serious.... toilet paper.… Expand
  9. RichardC.
    Nov 5, 2004
    0
    Lag every good damn second...
  10. Djwess
    Nov 4, 2004
    9
    I am really enjoying the online play. I love the timing, length of reloads and the strategy of using the sprinting mechanic. The multiplayer map environments are excellent.
  11. JohnS.
    Nov 4, 2004
    1
    Absolute rubbish. Overhyped and not worthy to be mentioned in the same breath as classics like Halo.
  12. [Anonymous]
    Nov 1, 2004
    10
    It's not a one-random-thing-after-another shoot-em-up but it's not supposed to be. It's an immersive FPS that sets out to do something uncommon - tell an actual story set in a semi-realistic setting. It's a great game with great graphics, great AI, a great story, and exceptional level design. It is serious competition for any other FPS available but, unfortunately, it It's not a one-random-thing-after-another shoot-em-up but it's not supposed to be. It's an immersive FPS that sets out to do something uncommon - tell an actual story set in a semi-realistic setting. It's a great game with great graphics, great AI, a great story, and exceptional level design. It is serious competition for any other FPS available but, unfortunately, it may have been overhyped.… Expand
  13. EvanT.
    Jul 22, 2004
    10
    This game should not be passed up, this is a great example of a game that has been given alot of hype, and is actually true to its word. It feels like Call of Duty with a tactical feel to it like Rainbow Six, you can say, which is based in the 20th century. The game has a total of 26 levels, 30+ weapons in all, and 4 playable characters all with their own story. The game is fueled with This game should not be passed up, this is a great example of a game that has been given alot of hype, and is actually true to its word. It feels like Call of Duty with a tactical feel to it like Rainbow Six, you can say, which is based in the 20th century. The game has a total of 26 levels, 30+ weapons in all, and 4 playable characters all with their own story. The game is fueled with tons of emotion and epic experiences. So if you are looking for a unique and innovative shooter, then Killzone is for you.… Expand
  14. evan?
    Jul 8, 2004
    10
    Killzone really lives up to its word! Exciting visuals and epic gameplay, just like call of duty, but in the 20th century. You have 26 levels in all, including 4 playable characters each with their own storyline. There is 24 weapons in all. Everytime, and i mean everytime, you play a level over and over again, it will be different. The enemies will act just like you, and will be inKillzone really lives up to its word! Exciting visuals and epic gameplay, just like call of duty, but in the 20th century. You have 26 levels in all, including 4 playable characters each with their own storyline. There is 24 weapons in all. Everytime, and i mean everytime, you play a level over and over again, it will be different. The enemies will act just like you, and will be in different spots each time you play. Not to mention, its been in development for 4 years.… Expand
  15. JarodXG
    Apr 6, 2004
    7
    I read at a cover of a magazine (PSM?) that this will be the PS2 version of Halo.

    Microsoft's too proud not to make a PS2 version of the game. In fact, me thinks Microsoft really doesn't have any plans in pursuing marketing goals for the Sony console. Well, if they don't want to, fine with me. But know this: somebody else will. Right now, I'll give them a    I read at a cover of a magazine (PSM?) that this will be the PS2 version of Halo.

    Microsoft's too proud not to make a PS2 version of the game.

    In fact, me thinks Microsoft really doesn't have any plans in pursuing marketing goals for the Sony console.

    Well, if they don't want to, fine with me. But know this: somebody else will.

    Right now, I'll give them a score of 7 for effort, but I will later change my score when the game's out.    … 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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