Killzone 2

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 27, 2009
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1769 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,335 out of 1769
  2. Mixed: 233 out of 1769
  3. Negative: 201 out of 1769
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  1. yangfanhong
    Mar 23, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game wanted to be a Halo Killer, but it is far from Halo. It is more like a imitation of Call of Duty.… Expand
  2. JrDouble
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    Good game, if not a bit dull. Final boss was pretty annoying but doable. I good looking FPS on the PS3.
  3. MrBrooun
    Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Графон отвал башки, ии просто порой выбешивает, босс в конце вообще не балансился.
  4. Ruegrong
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    I have been playing this game for awhile now and the more I play it the more I don't like it. the controls are terrible. There's is so much lag when you turn its almost impossible to kill someone.on top of that every gun is extremely inaccurate, there's is no point aiming down sights. Multiplayer is descent , the controls are a little better but most of time enemy camps outside your spawn,I have been playing this game for awhile now and the more I play it the more I don't like it. the controls are terrible. There's is so much lag when you turn its almost impossible to kill someone.on top of that every gun is extremely inaccurate, there's is no point aiming down sights. Multiplayer is descent , the controls are a little better but most of time enemy camps outside your spawn, killing you every time you spawn. They are a lot better because of the unlocked abilities they have and you don't have anything.… Expand
  5. PSGaming
    Jul 17, 2021
    7
    For me it is an OK game.It has nice graphics,but sometimes they felt bit to blurry.The voice acting sync sometimes was off it was not good at all.The controls felt very sluggish,even i set the sensitivity on the highest level.
  6. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 17, 2021
    7
    Killing space Nazis has never felt so good. Guerilla games has produced an excellent sequel which distills the core gameplay down to a satisfying loop.
  7. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    7/10
    big improvement from the first installment, though what to expect after half a decade?
    Nice guns, nice gameplay, weird ass controls though, very strange, bare in mind this came out the same year as MW2, and the controls on MW2 are smooth as butter. Story was good. Howevery, the reason as to why this won't get a 10/10 is because I can't turn off motion sensor like I could in KZ3. I    7/10
    big improvement from the first installment, though what to expect after half a decade?
    Nice guns, nice gameplay, weird ass controls though, very strange, bare in mind this came out the same year as MW2, and the controls on MW2 are smooth as butter. Story was good.
    Howevery, the reason as to why this won't get a 10/10 is because I can't turn off motion sensor like I could in KZ3. I play with a 3rd party controller, since I broke my DS3 back in 2015 I believe and original DS3 controllers are going around for 100+ € and I cannot afford that for one dumbass controller, so I will sadly never be able to play this game again.    … Expand
  8. LironesAlviento
    Aug 20, 2020
    7
    Muy buen juego, no soy fan de los shooters pero no deja de ser muiy entretenido.
  9. Alentejano
    Aug 19, 2020
    6
    Grim and entertaining FPS that actually cares about its worldbuilding and that makes for a good tale of war.
  10. Muismi
    Apr 28, 2020
    6
    Killzone 2 es un buen juego shooter, con buena trama y por ejemplo, unos detalles de desgaste de armas excelentes, pero no se puede obviar el tremendo downgrade que tuvo con respecto a los primeros gameplays que se mostraron. El engaño al gran público fue patente y a día de hoy se puede comprobar. Fue todo un circo, una herramienta que se usó para vender la "nueva generación de consolas",Killzone 2 es un buen juego shooter, con buena trama y por ejemplo, unos detalles de desgaste de armas excelentes, pero no se puede obviar el tremendo downgrade que tuvo con respecto a los primeros gameplays que se mostraron. El engaño al gran público fue patente y a día de hoy se puede comprobar. Fue todo un circo, una herramienta que se usó para vender la "nueva generación de consolas", que además era exclusivo de Sony por lo que ya desde 2005 se mostraban trailers increibles (literalmente no se podía creer que eso funcionase en una PS3). Aún así recomiendo jugarlo si te gustan los shooters, los gráficos no son malos para nada, los niveles son algo "pasilleros" eso sí, pero la trama gustará al gran público.… Expand
  11. AlvaroK95
    Jan 4, 2020
    5
    Un juego para echar el rato pero nada más. No emociona, es un poco tosco para cuando salió y es muy corto.
  12. ElemWiz
    Feb 12, 2019
    5
    "Killzone 2" is definitely a major step up from "Killzone 1". The graphics are really good, and the enemy AI provides one heck of a challenge. So why is my rating so low? Well, unfortunately, the ally AI is so terrible that it made the last boss fight ridiculously unfair. I watched in horror as the final boss riddled Rico with bullets repeatedly, while Rico just stood there facing the"Killzone 2" is definitely a major step up from "Killzone 1". The graphics are really good, and the enemy AI provides one heck of a challenge. So why is my rating so low? Well, unfortunately, the ally AI is so terrible that it made the last boss fight ridiculously unfair. I watched in horror as the final boss riddled Rico with bullets repeatedly, while Rico just stood there facing the opposite direction. Did he run? Did he return fire? No, he stood there, apparently so entranced by the palace architecture that he barely noticed the blood spewing from himself. This happened so often during the course of the game that the only reason I continued playing was I'm OCD and a glutton for punishment. Also, the dialog was terrible, the voice acting was terrible, and the plot had so many points that lacked common sense it was difficult to suspend disbelief. Further, why would you ever put someone as dumb and as wholly worthless as Rico in charge of a squad? Further, the enemy, the Helghast, were far more interesting--well, actually interesting--than the people on your own side. Nothing irritates me more about a video game than when it starts off amazing and slides down the garbage chute the further in you go. It was wholly frustrating and rage-inducing to watch.… Expand
  13. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    7
    Так и не прошел, забросив на первых уровнях игры. Шутеры на PS3 не самые удачные.
  14. jelikey
    Mar 28, 2017
    7
    This game looks awesome! I would say it's up to par with Gears 1 and 2. But the gameplay could be worked on a bit. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. The whole aiming scheme is just horrible it feels like you can't hit anything. When you jump it doesn't even feel like you are jumping, or when you run it feels so slow and awkward. But the cheesiest feel is when you
  15. Meathook94
    Feb 14, 2016
    5
    This is my first game review... I'm playing KZ2 while my PS4 downloads an update for another game. This game is okay, but I'm not fond of the controls. X/Y sensitivity is sluggish, you cannot turn quickly while sprinting... and I prefer using O to crouch, but that's not an option in this game. The cover system is terrible, as is attempting to melee an enemy. Grenades are slow to toss, theThis is my first game review... I'm playing KZ2 while my PS4 downloads an update for another game. This game is okay, but I'm not fond of the controls. X/Y sensitivity is sluggish, you cannot turn quickly while sprinting... and I prefer using O to crouch, but that's not an option in this game. The cover system is terrible, as is attempting to melee an enemy. Grenades are slow to toss, the pistol is slow to fire. Only being able to carry 1 heavy weapon kinda sucks. Story-wise, I haven't been paying it much attention, I wouldn't call it captivating. Graphics were great. Enemies all sound the same. NPC allies are generally useless. I haven't beaten it yet, actually haven't played it in quite some time, as other games had captured my attention. I'd call it a disappointingly average game, so I'll give it a score that reflects my opinion. 5/10.… Expand
  16. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    A tougher, more complex follow-up to a very popular Playstation exclusive game line. Animation, graphics have improved. Different controls make a little confusing if going right from the original "Killzone" to 2 but not bad. A fun, violent sci-fi combat game exclusive for the PS.
  17. B1ackGuard
    Jul 14, 2015
    7
    The game is interesting, but more suitable for hardcore fans of shooters. The game is somewhat similar to Quake 2 in style. In my opinion, the game has some serious flaws: not a good storyline, bad settings of aiming, too hardcore walkthrough. Sometimes you just cant pass the level. The final battle with Radek became the talk of the town.
  18. emlugo123
    Feb 25, 2015
    6
    Could have cared less about the story, I did not feel a connection to any of the characters. Some of the missions are very long and tedious. The shooting itself is fun though so I'm guessing that's what matters.
  19. OmoDeCarton
    Oct 21, 2014
    6
    One of the first if not the first game for PS3. In the beginning of the "new generation" this was the first FPS and the hype was very high. Sadly we were and we are disappointed. The graphic is not so good and there are a lot of "loading" moment, where the screen freeze for a couple of second. They are in some strategic point, so there is no real problem during combat, but they are stillOne of the first if not the first game for PS3. In the beginning of the "new generation" this was the first FPS and the hype was very high. Sadly we were and we are disappointed. The graphic is not so good and there are a lot of "loading" moment, where the screen freeze for a couple of second. They are in some strategic point, so there is no real problem during combat, but they are still annoying. Also you can see a many freeze (for less than a second). The music and the sound effects are also poor. The plot is very thin and there are too many things left out, nothing is explained about the first episode just some hints...
    And the end game? Ahhh... It's better not to speak about it!    … Expand
  20. the_blueprint
    Dec 11, 2013
    7
    Good shooter. Like the world created here. Although there is nothing new or special about it. It looks good, it controls well. I don't like the grey worlds though, there should be more color in this game.
  21. Ad4m
    Nov 5, 2013
    6
    I can't believe this game has earned such high rankings. The story is a catastrophe and the campaign is boring. I give a six because the multiplayer is better.
  22. Makaveli
    Oct 24, 2012
    7
    When I first played this game at launch, I stuck the game in played for 20 mins, got sick of it and put it away for over a year. I then was bored one day so I figured I would try it out again. It took me awhile to get into it but I did and it wasn't that bad after all. The people saying that the graphics are the best......hmm no I don't think so. The game is ugly, it only uses a few colorsWhen I first played this game at launch, I stuck the game in played for 20 mins, got sick of it and put it away for over a year. I then was bored one day so I figured I would try it out again. It took me awhile to get into it but I did and it wasn't that bad after all. The people saying that the graphics are the best......hmm no I don't think so. The game is ugly, it only uses a few colors and it's actually very dull to me. The controls were dog crap when I first played this game, but they patched it and that is no longer an issue. The story is as generic as they come. There is nothing unique about this game and there are bigger and better games out there. The game however is quite fun when you get into it, but like I said, been there,done that. Atleast it's better than Call of Duty, I won't go into why Call of Duty sucks, but it does.. Once you finish Killzone 2 you may want to get the trophies, but the campaign has no replayabilty. Multiplayer is alright but nothing that will engage you for too long. But like I said earlier, it's still better than Call of Duty..… Expand
  23. AlienSpaceBats
    Oct 22, 2012
    6
    Coming from well over a decade of FPS experience on PC, I found Killzone 2's controls to be horrible, the AI stupid and annoying and the environments (although nice to look at) just as stupid. Example: Being unable to shoot through cracks in rubble, grenades bounce off the most ridiculous parts of the scenery and your comrades constantly wander into your line of fire or stand behind youComing from well over a decade of FPS experience on PC, I found Killzone 2's controls to be horrible, the AI stupid and annoying and the environments (although nice to look at) just as stupid. Example: Being unable to shoot through cracks in rubble, grenades bounce off the most ridiculous parts of the scenery and your comrades constantly wander into your line of fire or stand behind you preventing you from taking cover. That said, for some reason I enjoyed it, though I did restart the game on its easiest difficulty due to my control pad handicap. There's realism (but little enjoyment) in the dark environments it's difficult to see who's shooting you or what you're supposed to be shooting at, however the game is well designed and looks great and kept me playing until I finished it, not sure whether that's down to OCD on my part though.… Expand
  24. Tall_But_Short
    Oct 19, 2012
    7
    Not only is Killzone 2 one of the best ps3 exclusives, it is one of the BEST first-person shooters ever made. It is creative, has an amazing story and graphics, and is just a BLAST to play! This is a must-buy for Playstation 3 users.
  25. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    6
    Great graphics, but not much else.
  26. Human
    Apr 2, 2012
    6
    This game does have a certain charm to it. Its bleak, dystopian Helghan homeworld is well presented with realistic graphics and great sound. In the whole, you could say, genre of gun-metal grey shooters, Killzone 2 stands out as particularly compelling. It's just too bad this thing is a mess to play. The controls feel like you are constantly moving through mud, and for a first-personThis game does have a certain charm to it. Its bleak, dystopian Helghan homeworld is well presented with realistic graphics and great sound. In the whole, you could say, genre of gun-metal grey shooters, Killzone 2 stands out as particularly compelling. It's just too bad this thing is a mess to play. The controls feel like you are constantly moving through mud, and for a first-person shooter this is a very big problem. The thing is just frustrating to play and kills feel more like strokes of luck than anything else. Too bad, this could have been great.… Expand
  27. Dahum
    Mar 10, 2012
    7
    the only standout feature in K2 is the beautiful graphics and atmosphere. other than that the story is meh and the controls are hard to get used to through the whole game.
  28. HiddenName
    Dec 28, 2011
    7
    Killzone 2 is pretty good and now have a very cheap price, its must have for every user PS3. Graphic is good and available to use a 1080p - but still worser than KZ3. Campaign i'ts ok, with very good history. I found for me one negative is booring.
    SinglePlayer - Yes. / Multiplayer - No.
    Finally score: 7
  29. MikeE50
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    -Excellent tech (animation, AI, renderer) and visual elements (textures, models). Music: excellent. Sound: some good & bad. Story: mediocre. Gameplay: somewhat bland and repetitive (there are some good sequences though). Difficulty: some very frustrating sequences in the latter half (even on "easy"). Your weapons are underpowered. The controls feel sluggish (probably due to perceptible-Excellent tech (animation, AI, renderer) and visual elements (textures, models). Music: excellent. Sound: some good & bad. Story: mediocre. Gameplay: somewhat bland and repetitive (there are some good sequences though). Difficulty: some very frustrating sequences in the latter half (even on "easy"). Your weapons are underpowered. The controls feel sluggish (probably due to perceptible input latency) and the cover system works but is too clunky. My campaign clocked at just under 8 hours. Includes multiplayer offline bots which is a bonus. Multiplayer: not played. I finished it only to see all the visuals--they are that good. This could have been a great single-player game with some needed changes. For its 2011 price, I'd call it a good value.… Expand
  30. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 27, 2011
    7
    My first time playing a game in the Killzone series, and in my opinion it seems like the PlayStation 3's parody/rip-off of the Xbox 360's Gears of War series, from the focus strictly on action rather then plot, to the annoying overuse of the F word, the graphics are phenomenal managing to be better looking then a lot of games that come out now with only light areas showing age (I'm lookingMy first time playing a game in the Killzone series, and in my opinion it seems like the PlayStation 3's parody/rip-off of the Xbox 360's Gears of War series, from the focus strictly on action rather then plot, to the annoying overuse of the F word, the graphics are phenomenal managing to be better looking then a lot of games that come out now with only light areas showing age (I'm looking at you flamethrower fire trail), and the soundtrack is great, as is the sound of explosions and gunfire, but voice acting is passable at best, you can get used to the controls but I wouldn't really call them good but instead decent, the campaign is pretty good but mediocre compared to some other shooters, and is hindered by a lack of plot and unlikable characters, but like I said it's still pretty good, multiplayer is where it shines, all the issues with controls fade away, it's a blast and addicting and the reason you should pick this up, but with Killzone 3 out the multiplayer is slowly coming to an end, so in the end it's got some issues but it's still a good shooter that you can still have fun with, but there are better options available.… Expand
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#9 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#10 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 94 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 94
  3. Negative: 0 out of 94
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    100
    It's true that Killzone 2 is filled with moments that can handily be described as inspiring awe. Each scene is incredibly well detailed, from the gaps in jerry-rigged cover points letting you sneak in a killing headshot to scarred and scratched textures, the planet feels entirely believable... Without a doubt Killzone fans, action and shooter fans of any stripe will instantly tag this sequel as a powerful contender for best game of 2009. [Feb 2009, p.38]
  2. MEGamers
    99
    Killzone 2’s secret ingredient is the fluidity in gameplay that we have come to enjoy more than its graphical prowess or jaw-dropping visuals. And that’s what games have always been about... We're surprised to see Killzone 2 blows our expectations out of the water with a memorable SP campaign and a stellar MP component. To put it short, this game makes "Gears of War 2" look like a high school attempt at gaming and that is a HUGE compliment!
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    90
    Visually it's so far ahead of anything else out there it shatters your expectations...This is a PS3 showing what it's truly capable of and delivering a landmark piece of explosive entertainment you can't afford to miss. [Feb 2009, p.88]
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