Killzone 2

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1769 Ratings

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  1. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    The best Killzone game. It looks and plays great for a PS3 game and also is a great follow up to the original.
  2. FrankCreeper
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    One of the best exclusive on PS3 the game itself is so good to play and replay the campain because of his beatiful moments in the game such a masterpiece on PS3 too bad SONY didnt porting on PC or in his other console
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    The original Killzone on the PS2 was a visually pleasing but very linear FPS with a rather lacklustre storyline. Exactly the same can be said about this sequel in that the graphics are excellent but the story is nothing more than gung ho stereotypes spouting clichés at each other and it feels quite old fashioned and limited in comparison to the likes of Halo and Mass Effect. Well enoughThe original Killzone on the PS2 was a visually pleasing but very linear FPS with a rather lacklustre storyline. Exactly the same can be said about this sequel in that the graphics are excellent but the story is nothing more than gung ho stereotypes spouting clichés at each other and it feels quite old fashioned and limited in comparison to the likes of Halo and Mass Effect. Well enough executed to still be considered a good, solid old school FPS however.… Expand
  4. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    KILLZONE 2 is one of the best FPS games you should play on PS2. The hype for this game payed off.
  5. Harra
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    One of the best Killzone game's there is. This is not one to miss out on. The graphics, the story (albeit short) and the multiplayer (now botzone and private servers) is excellent.

    This game was such a fun time back in the day.

    I recommend it, the impact this had on the games industry was massive and I still think it holds up today.

    Thank you Geurilla!
  6. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 27, 2023
    9
    In my opinion, the second-best FPS game for the PS3 after the OG Modern Warfare 2. The surprise from the trailer that was notoriously feckin fake to releasing and getting some fantastic reviews was SUCH a surprise to me and I love it for a reason.
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    I hate exclusive games, I so wish Killzone 2 existed for PC! I played on PS3 plus the best experience that an FPS can give and playing with mouse and keyboard
  8. TonyBoyBR
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    um bom jogo de fps, porém o game trava em certos momentos, talvez devido ao gráfico forçar o ps3, todavia oferece uma jogabilidade insana e visceral.
  9. Gamersnews32
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Killzone 2 is a great shooter. It's grim and dirty. Heavy and gritty. It's a fun experience for the single player campaign alone. The story is fairly simple and while the characters are nothing to boast about, the plot driving the story is compelling from start to finish. This game feels good and weighty. Guns and melee attacks pack a punch. The cinematics are well done and we'll shot. TheKillzone 2 is a great shooter. It's grim and dirty. Heavy and gritty. It's a fun experience for the single player campaign alone. The story is fairly simple and while the characters are nothing to boast about, the plot driving the story is compelling from start to finish. This game feels good and weighty. Guns and melee attacks pack a punch. The cinematics are well done and we'll shot. The levels are well designed and the art direction is somewhat unique. The multiplayer is game changing. The way a single match can have three or so different game modes at once is unique and exciting, resulting in matches that can last up to 30 or so minutes. Overall, Killzone 2 is great! The single player campaign has a good story with a few memorable and entertaining characters, good cinematography, good pacing and fun levels. The multiplayer is like nothing else out there, even to this day.… Expand
  10. MechGundam13
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
    Killzone 2 is a must have for the PS3, a huge improvement over the first Entry in the series.

    Even in 2022 the graphics are still impressive, the gun play feels nice, there are even some vehicle section, also the game is overall challenging compared to other FPS of that era. But even Killzone 2 has some bad bits. A lot of Environments have this yellow-bronish filter, there are    Killzone 2 is a must have for the PS3, a huge improvement over the first Entry in the series.

    Even in 2022 the graphics are still impressive, the gun play feels nice, there are even some vehicle section, also the game is overall challenging compared to other FPS of that era.

    But even Killzone 2 has some bad bits.

    A lot of Environments have this yellow-bronish filter, there are constant enemy swarms that are plain annoying, some Enemy's are bullet sponges, also while the protagonist of the first game is present in the game, your main character is just a normal soldier with absolute no background.

    The Story is nothing special, but it's alright.

    Still would recommend to play it at least once if you are a fan of the genre.    … Expand
  11. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Killzone 2 looks and feels amazing. While the story is a bit mundane, the fun gameplay and fantastic multiplayer make up for it.
  12. BatmanTheNr1
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    proud to be a ps3 owner, fantastic game, visuals gameplay everything!!!!!!!
  13. TurkishPS3Gamer
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    This is Amazing but Real. This game is better than MW2. Graphics are Excellent, even better than some modern day games All that textures, lighting, character models are top notch. Gameplay is Very, very Great, The Cover system adds a realism and quality to the game that other games don't have. AI Much better than many games. It did a better job than all Call of Duty games. Story isThis is Amazing but Real. This game is better than MW2. Graphics are Excellent, even better than some modern day games All that textures, lighting, character models are top notch. Gameplay is Very, very Great, The Cover system adds a realism and quality to the game that other games don't have. AI Much better than many games. It did a better job than all Call of Duty games. Story is slightly above average. But Lore is Very Nice and Multiplayer is wonderful. However, the biggest problem in the game is that there is very little variety of vehicles, the vehicles we use are only Tank, AA gun, Anti-Aircraft and EXO . Although 4 vehicles seem like enough for you, we use these vehicles for a very short time, which reduces the variety in the game. But that's the only problem with the game, everything else is very Great .Lastly, the game makes good use of the Controller's features, Vibration puts you in a more combat atmosphere, and Motion sensors are well used on C4s or valves. My score is 93… Expand
  14. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 10
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 8
    Total: 8.17
  15. agekbaten
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    An excellent sony shooter that is played with great pleasure. On a high difficulty level, there is a finely honed balance that does not allow you to relax, but appreciates the player's skills, in contrast to sitting in shelters (uncharted 1-3). An excellent gameplay-oriented game with excellent visual style (just look at the hellgast) and graphics (which, albeit too dark, showed a decentAn excellent sony shooter that is played with great pleasure. On a high difficulty level, there is a finely honed balance that does not allow you to relax, but appreciates the player's skills, in contrast to sitting in shelters (uncharted 1-3). An excellent gameplay-oriented game with excellent visual style (just look at the hellgast) and graphics (which, albeit too dark, showed a decent level for the console, although worse than crysic, which gave many computers tests).
    It is difficult, painful and the game hits the balls, but after passing through you experience a great sense of pleasure.It’s very interesting to go through. Among the shortcomings, the questionable use of the capabilities of the gamepad, excessively dark graphics, the plot of the game will not present interesting stories in the notes, and the fps is sometimes small (but considering the graphics, this is normal).
    Would bet the game 9 out of 10.
    To increase the overall rating, I put 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  16. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    The best exclusive shooter on the PS3. It might be overrated by critics, but it's a big improvement over the original. Any fan of Sony's Uncharted series will be impressed. The campaign is a lot of fun and the multiplayer is enjoyable. While Killzone will never be a Halo killer, this is the best of the series. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10.
  17. AK_47Killer7
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This games has incredible graphics, a very good gameplay and an emotional storyline.
  18. elolugo
    Oct 9, 2020
    8
    Very good game. Even for today. Beautiful graphics. If you're a FPS fan then you should play this game by any means
  19. SamirMrtnz
    Oct 6, 2020
    9
    Juegazo en todos sus aspectos, gameplay frenético, personajes memorables, una historia buena, excelente banda sonora e increíble ambientación de los mejores shooters que e jugado en Ps3
  20. hocineDZ
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    I don't know if the servers are still working or are down but i spent hours and hours playing the online mode back since it's so fun and addictive i ranked first for so many times and i was in the top players of the week i got my platinum already the hard mode in the single player is a real challenge especially for the last mission and the controls are different than the other fps gamesI don't know if the servers are still working or are down but i spent hours and hours playing the online mode back since it's so fun and addictive i ranked first for so many times and i was in the top players of the week i got my platinum already the hard mode in the single player is a real challenge especially for the last mission and the controls are different than the other fps games but that's what makes this game so unique i had no problem using R3 button for zooming or L3 to sprint this is a must play ps3 game… Expand
  21. storygamer
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    Sure, the PlayStation 3 had many great fps games. But then there was Killzone 2! This game is more action packed than a Bruce Willis blockbuster movie. Combined with a cool story, superb controls and graphics, that can still keep up today. Just WOW!
  22. KratosKong
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    Este juego es todo lo contrario de lo que fue su primera entrega. Posee una historia interesante, un buen Gunplay y un apartado técnico sobresaliente
  23. Bottlecaps
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    Killzone is a a rare series where the sequel is the best in the series , among-st borderlands and banjo kazooie. killzone2 rose from the mild dumpster fire that was killzone 1 to forge an identity for it self and make a huge splash despite the advertisement debacle.

    Story: you play as sev an isa soldier who is part of a small what seems to be spec ops division of the isa. the story is    Killzone is a a rare series where the sequel is the best in the series , among-st borderlands and banjo kazooie. killzone2 rose from the mild dumpster fire that was killzone 1 to forge an identity for it self and make a huge splash despite the advertisement debacle.

    Story: you play as sev an isa soldier who is part of a small what seems to be spec ops division of the isa. the story is probably the weakest part of this game , and characters are kinda boring . rico returns from killzone 1 but he was much more over the top in killzone one , here he is still a rough tough angry and violent man but he cares about his friends and squad mates . Sev being the player character is mostly silent and when he dose show emotion it dose feel awkward and unwarranted , like when one of the characters dose die ( wont tell you who) he gets angry and him and Rico start fighting and that felt out of place to me. besides little awkward moments the story flowed really well and had excellent pacing
    Story: 8/10

    World building: killzone's best aspect to it is 100% its world building and killzone 2 builds on the first killzones lore in big ways . and this really just feels like one event in a bigger story, to the way every thing looks to the helgan planet to even the helgans ideologies vs the ideology of the isa every little bit of lore is in service to either the game play or the story. i like the world war 2 feel to the lore but with a sci fi spin on things makes for a truly great world
    World building: 10/10

    Graphics: killzone 2 looks great , animations are very dynamic alot of thought was put into the reload animations , mostly because they are well made fictional guns . lighting is well done and the colour pallet is dark and neonish witch over all helps set the gritty cinematic tone for the game. for the ps3 this game looks great and even holds up today in 2019
    graphics 9/10

    Gameplay: first person shooters are a dime a dozen these days but killzone 2 manages to set it self apart in terms of game play in little ways. like how most guns are actually inaccurate and shooting for center mass is a legitimate strategy in this game where in other games id be aiming for head shots. the cover system in this game is innovative taking cues from 3rd person cover shooters but done in a first person view it makes it so much more immersive. the games difficulty is just right and a solid game direction makes for a great cinematic game a huge step up from killzone 1
    gameplay: 8/10

    sound design: for killzone 1 sound design was poor even having no battle music, BUT killzone 2 said none of that this time , all the music is cinematic and has an industrial feel to it witch goes along with the lore and story , and voice acting has greatly improved as well , lines are well spoken and not super cheesy ( maybe a little cheesy but not super ) all the guns sound cool and makes them a joy to shoot .
    sound design:8/10

    8+10+9+8+8=43
    43/5= 8.6

    killzone 2 is a triumph over its predecessor and breaks the mold to become one of gameings greats    … Expand
  24. RASoub
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    KILLZONE 2 IS STILL ONE OF MY BEST FPS EVER

    Well i am a fan of killzone saga and am writing this in 2019 i love all killzones and all of them are rock especialy killzone 2 man its owsome game its very cool killzone 2 its one of my best 3d shooter game i love the story , the action, the sounds, the adventure the story. just buy this game you will love it but one important thing, me    KILLZONE 2 IS STILL ONE OF MY BEST FPS EVER

    Well i am a fan of killzone saga and am writing this in 2019
    i love all killzones and all of them are rock especialy killzone 2
    man its owsome game its very cool
    killzone 2 its one of my best 3d shooter game i love the story , the action, the sounds, the adventure the story.
    just buy this game you will love it
    but one important thing, me as a realistic the maps are all like the same and ugly its the helghans planet all places looks same not so diffrent then other maps.
    and the trailer of E3 2005 its not like the game that was a fake, but for me the game is alot better then the es 2005 trailer, the AI is perfect, their is alot o soldiers type, and i will never forget when i faced the rocket launcher with the knife he was reloading,man he was afraid when he saw me getting close, this game is awsome, i enjoyed the online more then any others game, sad that we have to move on with other games whil time is passed.
    killzone 3 was kickass but 2 is better for me.
    ok guys i hope my review help you to decide to buy this game
    have a good game and enjoy online, my user is R-SOUB    … Expand
  25. Kskj37
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
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  26. Papamia
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  27. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    A really good game, there are lots of cool things about it and it is a lot of fun to play.
  28. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    After playing the first game and was astounded by how tedious and bland the game was, Killzone 2 blew me away. The gameplay itself was exponentially better, so much more fluid and challenging. The graphics were gorgeous and have aged so well, made it hard to believe that this game is 8+ years old. The characters were expanded on from the first game as they had really no depth at all in theAfter playing the first game and was astounded by how tedious and bland the game was, Killzone 2 blew me away. The gameplay itself was exponentially better, so much more fluid and challenging. The graphics were gorgeous and have aged so well, made it hard to believe that this game is 8+ years old. The characters were expanded on from the first game as they had really no depth at all in the first game, and you play as a character separate from the four main characters which allows you to care about the main protagonist (inherently) and also the supporting characters since you've played as them before. Like a beautiful combination of Battlefield's gameplay and Halo's futurism with a score straight out of Hans Zimmer's career, Killzone 2 shines bright and stands out as one of gaming's best shooters.… Expand
  29. kylocosplay
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    My first game of Killzone that I played. The campaign is brutal and the graphics are so realistic. The multiplayer has 32 players in a match with a lot of game modes and a variety of class like Battlefield. One headshot with any weapon = one kill. Is simply perfect.
  30. Gizmo-Guy
    Apr 19, 2018
    8
    Really good shooter with awesome bullet impact and shooting mechanics and intriguing storyline
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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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Universal acclaim - based on 94 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 94
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  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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