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. AlexC
    Apr 24, 2009
    10
    One of the best shooters on the PS3 console today. The controls are solid and the graphics are amazing. You'd have to be a pretty poor gamer to not understand these controls! It took me two minutes to understand the control scheme. I've played alot of next gen shooters, COD4, Halo 3, Gears Of War Series, COD5, Team Fortress, Resistance Series and the list goes on. I'm not a One of the best shooters on the PS3 console today. The controls are solid and the graphics are amazing. You'd have to be a pretty poor gamer to not understand these controls! It took me two minutes to understand the control scheme. I've played alot of next gen shooters, COD4, Halo 3, Gears Of War Series, COD5, Team Fortress, Resistance Series and the list goes on. I'm not a fanboy for any systems, i like them all in there own unique ways and each game shines in it own right, but i'd have to say the set up of killzone multiplayer and the graphics are what makes this game shine a little bit bighter than the rest. Yes Killzone 2 is hard, but its not any harder than any other game on max difficulty. Jeesh a company reinvents the typical A.I. to more than just running out in the open and dying to an A.I. that dodges grenandes, flanks your position and isnt afraid to rush. Killzone 2 draws a line between casual gamers and hardcore gamers, you beat this game on expert, every shooter after it will be a cake walk. This game is a masterpiece and it sets the bar for shooters in the years to come, and like Vinny B said, if you can't figure out the controls or don't like the aiming, stick to COD4, Killzone 2 is out of your league.… Expand
  2. RealG
    Apr 20, 2009
    10
    best fps of this next generation.smooth grafic FSAA and rendered by god with gorgeous effects incredible amount of particles, explosions as never seen before.smart AI that offers a credible sense of real war and a solid fight.sounds effect are reproduced very very well.amazing musics and soundtracks.on-line rock-steady and hours and hours of funny incredible multiplayer.with this game best fps of this next generation.smooth grafic FSAA and rendered by god with gorgeous effects incredible amount of particles, explosions as never seen before.smart AI that offers a credible sense of real war and a solid fight.sounds effect are reproduced very very well.amazing musics and soundtracks.on-line rock-steady and hours and hours of funny incredible multiplayer.with this game guerrilla has set the bar over and over the other fps.highly recommended for who is looking for a real fps war simulator.not recommend for the fan of childish fps with auto aim like halo.… Expand
  3. localcelebrity
    Apr 17, 2009
    4
    I bought a PS3 solely for Killzone 2, as a kind of methodone drug to tide me over till Modern Warfare 2 comes out. Ruddy hell, is it overhyped. The multiplayer feels so dated. Not only is it slow, but aiming is nigh on impossible in this game. It's just spray and pray, all the way. COD4 feels like a precision art next to this. The much-vaunted graphics aren't all that either. I bought a PS3 solely for Killzone 2, as a kind of methodone drug to tide me over till Modern Warfare 2 comes out. Ruddy hell, is it overhyped. The multiplayer feels so dated. Not only is it slow, but aiming is nigh on impossible in this game. It's just spray and pray, all the way. COD4 feels like a precision art next to this. The much-vaunted graphics aren't all that either. Well art directed, absolutely. But technically, the Guerilla team haven't broken any new boundaries. This is supposed to be a flagship title, but I kept noticing frame-rate drops at the slightest bit of action.… Expand
  4. CalumHogg
    Apr 17, 2009
    9
    This game is amazing. Incredible visuals and compelling gameplay.

    And for all the haters that say the control system sucks. I have to agree that the default setting is crap (L3 to look down sights?) but if you switch to the alternate 2 controls ( pretty much the COD controls we all want) then you may find you have a brilliant game in your possesion. Game on!
  5. Anthonyg
    Apr 14, 2009
    5
    Very dissapointed. Why is this game so highly rated? At best its average shooter. This game is no different than any other run of the mill shooter that has come out. The controls are horrible. The weapons are what really makes this game suck. They just fill wrong and boring. Sony, quit trying to make shooters its just not you. The graphics don't look that special "hey look a cool Very dissapointed. Why is this game so highly rated? At best its average shooter. This game is no different than any other run of the mill shooter that has come out. The controls are horrible. The weapons are what really makes this game suck. They just fill wrong and boring. Sony, quit trying to make shooters its just not you. The graphics don't look that special "hey look a cool crate!" RE5 graphics put these to shame.… Expand
  6. VinnyB
    Apr 12, 2009
    10
    This quiet simply is the best mulitiplayer game i have ever played with amazing visuals and stunning audio(Surround sound turn right up) it's far better to any other game on the market at the moment. O.K the single player is not that long but still jaw dropping at times, still these days online gaming is what it's all about and this does not disappoint at all. So many new ideas This quiet simply is the best mulitiplayer game i have ever played with amazing visuals and stunning audio(Surround sound turn right up) it's far better to any other game on the market at the moment. O.K the single player is not that long but still jaw dropping at times, still these days online gaming is what it's all about and this does not disappoint at all. So many new ideas with all different classes which make it so differant to anything else i've played on the ps3 anyway. At first the online might seen difficult but if you put in the time you will be rewarded with month's of entertainment. Some people have moaned that the aiming is bad and it could have been better in places but this is mainly from jealous xbox owners who are gutted that it can never be made on there systems. All i can say to the people who don't like it for what ever reason or find the aiming to difficult is to stick with COD4 or 5. ZZZZZZZ. Activision need to up there efforts with the next COD game to compete with this masterpiece. GOOD LUCK they will need it.… Expand
  7. BarryP
    Apr 11, 2009
    3
    Summary of my play time for Killzone 2: Inserted the disc into PS3 at 6.34pm. Watched the unskippable prologue. Commenced to gameplay. 6.50pm took the game out of the dsc drive. It obviously has some dazzling graphics but that really is all. The control presets are terrible and do not cater for everyone's mapping playstyle. It feels incredibly combersome and even having the Summary of my play time for Killzone 2: Inserted the disc into PS3 at 6.34pm. Watched the unskippable prologue. Commenced to gameplay. 6.50pm took the game out of the dsc drive. It obviously has some dazzling graphics but that really is all. The control presets are terrible and do not cater for everyone's mapping playstyle. It feels incredibly combersome and even having the sensitivity of both x&y axis set to maximum it still feels horrible. Forgot to mention the front end menu made my eyes water a bit, with its pointless blur effect. I will never be playing this again and I'm so relieved I only had to borrow it from a family member and not give Sony/Guerilla any portion of my hard earned cash for such a basic and dull game that is painted over by (needless to say) superb visuals.… Expand
  8. Felix
    Apr 11, 2009
    1
    I hate this bloody game. No, it's not to hard, the controls simply don't work and make you die all the time. Sure, the game looks great, and it really does. But gameplay-wise it's just repetitive shooting, strange gunplay (enemies seem to take looooooads of bullets), and bad, really bad controls (it seems like the game is lagging.. in singleplayer). The story is completely I hate this bloody game. No, it's not to hard, the controls simply don't work and make you die all the time. Sure, the game looks great, and it really does. But gameplay-wise it's just repetitive shooting, strange gunplay (enemies seem to take looooooads of bullets), and bad, really bad controls (it seems like the game is lagging.. in singleplayer). The story is completely uninteresting. The only thing great about this game is it's music. Even if its not really rememberable, it still sounds great. Fix the controls!… Expand
  9. GD
    Apr 8, 2009
    8
    I am disappointed. For me Killzone 2 did not live up to the hype. It is not a bad game, but the single player campaign wasn't that impressive. The story is simple, the boss fight just tedious and nothing new. The graphics might be excellent, but I didn't notice with all the motion blur, screen shakes and clutter (smoke, blood, dirt, etc) obscuring the view. I felt that the I am disappointed. For me Killzone 2 did not live up to the hype. It is not a bad game, but the single player campaign wasn't that impressive. The story is simple, the boss fight just tedious and nothing new. The graphics might be excellent, but I didn't notice with all the motion blur, screen shakes and clutter (smoke, blood, dirt, etc) obscuring the view. I felt that the controls are a bit sluggish compared to other games in the same genre. The multiplayer on the other hand is much more fun. If it wasn't for this solid multiplayer I would have given it a lower rating. It is a nice game but not that revolutionizing IMHO.… Expand
  10. DamianL
    Apr 6, 2009
    10
    game looks and sounds amazing, very absorbing! i have played this game for about 70 hrs so far between campain and warzone and i love it. elite on game is solid (no cross hairs, great idea!) and multiplayer has lots of variety due to pick of characters and perks. the only limitation on mp are your teammates lol. another great feature allows you to practice mp maps against a.i to learn game looks and sounds amazing, very absorbing! i have played this game for about 70 hrs so far between campain and warzone and i love it. elite on game is solid (no cross hairs, great idea!) and multiplayer has lots of variety due to pick of characters and perks. the only limitation on mp are your teammates lol. another great feature allows you to practice mp maps against a.i to learn maps and missions. talking of a.i this game has best a.i i have seen the bad guys r smart and when two forces enter battle your not the only1 getting shot at (waw) lol. website also works great allowing you to check your stats at work etc lol... buy this game and enjoy!… Expand
  11. Chazs
    Apr 6, 2009
    9
    This game is the best looking FPS ive ever played or even seen. The only thing that doesn't make this title a bonified Halo killer is the lack of two player head to head. Come one, zero coop? For those who said the aiming was bad, no. It's just you suck at aiming. You may want to go into optionas and adjust your control settings...i cant wait for killzone 3.
  12. SebastienM.
    Apr 6, 2009
    6
    Graphics are the best ever and presentation is top notch, but main campaign is over in 6 hours. it was nice, but nothing really special, very cliched. The controls are sluggish and the multiplayer gets boring after a couple of days when you unlock everything. Only 8 maps and everybody are using the same tactics: spawn, enter a room, throw a missile and a grenade, kill 2-3 enemies, get Graphics are the best ever and presentation is top notch, but main campaign is over in 6 hours. it was nice, but nothing really special, very cliched. The controls are sluggish and the multiplayer gets boring after a couple of days when you unlock everything. Only 8 maps and everybody are using the same tactics: spawn, enter a room, throw a missile and a grenade, kill 2-3 enemies, get killed and repeat. Rent before you buy, I traded my copy after 3 weeks. Last game that I will buy based on hype alone.… Expand
  13. PaulM
    Apr 2, 2009
    10
    Where people are whining and complaining about the done and done over concept of 'Point shoot, survive, rinse and repeat', it's the essential combination of any successful First Person Shooter (FPS) on the market. Every Call of Duty game with the exception of 4, along with every Medal of Honor game ever created, follows the same storyline; You are not a Nazi, it's your Where people are whining and complaining about the done and done over concept of 'Point shoot, survive, rinse and repeat', it's the essential combination of any successful First Person Shooter (FPS) on the market. Every Call of Duty game with the exception of 4, along with every Medal of Honor game ever created, follows the same storyline; You are not a Nazi, it's your job to go kill Nazi's, go go go! There's never any variation; there's no way to really change what has already happened and call your game a "WW2 Sim". Now, what's wrong exactly with Killzone 2's storyline in similarity? Isn't this story EXACTLY the same thing? Country (in this case, another planet; Helghan) invades another country (also in this canse, another planet; Vekta), tries to take over because they were agitated / annoyed / pushed too the limit / feeling oppressed / find themselves inheritantly superior / the people they're invading are the 'real oppressors'. Invaded country holds off as long as possible before finally pushing invaders away. Invaded now become the invaders. New invaders do what they went to do, but get stomped in the process. Ladies and gents; this is a war game. If you don't like war, this isn't for you. This game is what all war games dream to be, just in year 4010. The gameplay is extremely immersive, the level design in singleplayer and multiplayer is not only intense, but never boring, and the animation / graphic / sound performance is unparalleled. Where in the Halo franchise, I felt like i was playing something akin to a cartoon with guns, with this I feel like I'm in the middle of a war. And I freaking love it. It's a top notch game with better multiplayer than I've ever been in. It's not gimped to the point of being an entirely new game - everything is exactly the same, except for the removal of cover-taking, which is a bonus to forwarding gameplay. Love this game, will likely play it for as long as the servers are up. Which I predict will be up until Killzone 3 is released.… Expand
  14. SalR
    Mar 30, 2009
    8
    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 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 are hitting someone. It feels like you are hitting air. All in all this game is mediocre, even though I really wanted to love this game. This was the main reason why I bought a PS3. At least it's a good start for Guerilla they just need to polish it up! Good try boys, but not good enough.… Expand
  15. mikeb.
    Mar 30, 2009
    1
    Repetitive repetitive repetitive non stop repetitive redundant repetitive implausible repetitive pointless repetitive mundane repetitive action, that's really repetitive. Plus bad guys that don't die when you shoot them in the head. Instead they get woosy and lose their helmets, but with the helmets off, you can hit them in the head again, and this time severely wound them... Repetitive repetitive repetitive non stop repetitive redundant repetitive implausible repetitive pointless repetitive mundane repetitive action, that's really repetitive. Plus bad guys that don't die when you shoot them in the head. Instead they get woosy and lose their helmets, but with the helmets off, you can hit them in the head again, and this time severely wound them... But if you unload an entire clip in on their heads, they'll eventually die.. So remember, unload entire clip, take their gun and repeat.… Expand
  16. CarlosJ
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    This game is just the best fps ive ever played its graphics are really the best of any ps3 game around and the gameplay its abit difficult to get use to it at first but youll get them easily in almost no time so if your planing on buying this game, do it its awesome and its one of the best games ive played in a long time.
  17. CarlosJ
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    This game is just the best fps ive ever played its graphics are really the best of any ps3 game around and the gameplay its abit difficult to get use to it at first but youll get them easily in almost no time so if your planing on buying this game, do it its awesome and its one of the best games ive played in a long time.
  18. columbom
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    This is the best FPS ever. dont listen to these whining Xbots . These BOTS never played the game . Killzone 2 makes any game on their console look like a wii game. KZ2 offers the best MP as well as the best SP experience. The online WARZONE is just a blast . The SP offers the most intense campaigns along with the hardest boss fights ever seen in a game. I traded in those garbage COD4/5 This is the best FPS ever. dont listen to these whining Xbots . These BOTS never played the game . Killzone 2 makes any game on their console look like a wii game. KZ2 offers the best MP as well as the best SP experience. The online WARZONE is just a blast . The SP offers the most intense campaigns along with the hardest boss fights ever seen in a game. I traded in those garbage COD4/5 after buying KZ2. anyone who has played KZ2 will do the same.… Expand
  19. Gklouse29
    Mar 28, 2009
    10
    I felt compelled to write about this game... Sure it's nothing new, but it plays so well. I cant remember the last time I played a game which kept my interest peaked for so long. The campaign is just a balls out action fest, which was good enough to play through more than once. Multiplayer, much better since they fixed the movement acceleration, is constantly evolving as you level I felt compelled to write about this game... Sure it's nothing new, but it plays so well. I cant remember the last time I played a game which kept my interest peaked for so long. The campaign is just a balls out action fest, which was good enough to play through more than once. Multiplayer, much better since they fixed the movement acceleration, is constantly evolving as you level up, and with the new classes, the way you play changes constantly... it rarely feels stale. I think it would be unfair to compare it to Duty or Halo... so take it for face value, it's one more phenomenal game added to the list.… Expand
  20. Chris
    Mar 28, 2009
    9
    Killzone 2 sports amazing visuals & will be known as one of the best FPS's this gen. A 8 hour highly polished, simply outstanding single player game with a unique & successfully implemented First Person Cover System will keep the gameplay as fresh as it is, even though it suffers from "been there, done that" puzzle/shooting elements this is still one of the most brutal & unforgivingKillzone 2 sports amazing visuals & will be known as one of the best FPS's this gen. A 8 hour highly polished, simply outstanding single player game with a unique & successfully implemented First Person Cover System will keep the gameplay as fresh as it is, even though it suffers from "been there, done that" puzzle/shooting elements this is still one of the most brutal & unforgiving single player campaigns in years. It truly takes the status of 'War Perfected'. Also sporting an in-depth online stat & gameplay/squad system this is the next mainstream online experience for all the CoD muthas out there.
    Presentation-10/10 There's not much to say here. You just have to experience it for yourself.
    Graphics- 9.5/10 One of the most graphically & technologically impressive games ever. The best parts being Lighting & Animations.
    Audio 10/10 With an intense & rich orchestral score and the real sense of being put in this intensely immersing war zone the Audio is the best achievement of this game.
    Game Play 9/10 Tactile    … Expand
  21. simb
    Mar 24, 2009
    10
    Best game I have played. The graphics are second to none, but it's the gameplay what completes the package, you feel so realistic, you actually feel the weight, you move realisticly, and this is a perfect example of a FPS using a cover system, lean and peak works a treat in this game and is great fun to use. Whilst the demo is great, you need the complete game to get a real feel for Best game I have played. The graphics are second to none, but it's the gameplay what completes the package, you feel so realistic, you actually feel the weight, you move realisticly, and this is a perfect example of a FPS using a cover system, lean and peak works a treat in this game and is great fun to use. Whilst the demo is great, you need the complete game to get a real feel for it, and the multiplayer just adds to the experience, the best multiplayer I have played, incredible. Looking forward to the DLC.… Expand
  22. ChrisS
    Mar 23, 2009
    10
    Amazing multi player! People need to stop complaining and let the game stand on its own. Its not cod4, its not meant to be cod4, n if EVERY game were exactly like cod4 thered be no point for anyone to make any other fps's. This game is awesome in every respect, don't let the whiners turn you away from it because you'd be missing out. Different styles for different tastes, Amazing multi player! People need to stop complaining and let the game stand on its own. Its not cod4, its not meant to be cod4, n if EVERY game were exactly like cod4 thered be no point for anyone to make any other fps's. This game is awesome in every respect, don't let the whiners turn you away from it because you'd be missing out. Different styles for different tastes, to each his own.… Expand
  23. MoeS
    Mar 22, 2009
    10
    I'll say it again: Killzone 2 is the best console first person shooter ever. It will be bested one day, and that is as it should be, but this game has set the proverbial bar so high we reckon it'll be the king for a good long while... Hail to the king, baby....this game is GOD-LIKE!!!
  24. toms
    Mar 22, 2009
    8
    The game is ok, but could really be better , the controls feel as if you are drunk, and if u r a cod or halo or gears fan this will feel very strange. Campaign is very good i agree, but the multipllayer is bloody repetitive.
  25. MatthewM
    Mar 22, 2009
    6
    Good Graphics. That said, the single player campaign is monotonous and uninspired. The multiplayer is fun for a while, but the relative ease with which you kill your enemies leaves you wanting more after about an hour. The class system in multiplayer is useless because you get the best AR in the game right off the bat, and the game takes very little real skill to be good at. Look to Call Good Graphics. That said, the single player campaign is monotonous and uninspired. The multiplayer is fun for a while, but the relative ease with which you kill your enemies leaves you wanting more after about an hour. The class system in multiplayer is useless because you get the best AR in the game right off the bat, and the game takes very little real skill to be good at. Look to Call of Duty 4, Halo, and Fallout 3 if you want Superb Shooters.… Expand
  26. DavidA
    Mar 21, 2009
    9
    The best FPS game ever, with a great cover system which allows you to take cover behind anything, which you will have to do if you want to survive, to the very challenging Elite mode in single player. The graphics and surrounding are really good to look at (as long as you're not being ambushed by Helghast) since there is always something happening, whether it's something beign The best FPS game ever, with a great cover system which allows you to take cover behind anything, which you will have to do if you want to survive, to the very challenging Elite mode in single player. The graphics and surrounding are really good to look at (as long as you're not being ambushed by Helghast) since there is always something happening, whether it's something beign blown out of the sky, or a massive electrical storm. The only downfall I found from this was the lack of cut-scenes, most of it is all in-game speaking on what you're doing next then you're suddenly transported there. I wouldn't ask for cut-scenes like MSG4, but at least ones that lasted for a few minutes to keep the story flowing more smoothly.… Expand
  27. BobS
    Mar 20, 2009
    10
    First off, if you hate this game, you most likely suck at it, giving a game a 0/10 just because you are completely horrible at it is just ignorant. The controls take some getting used to but that's because of the weight of the weapons and the lack of an Aim-Assist (in games like CoD and RFOM when your crosshair is close enough to someone it automatically targets them). The story on First off, if you hate this game, you most likely suck at it, giving a game a 0/10 just because you are completely horrible at it is just ignorant. The controls take some getting used to but that's because of the weight of the weapons and the lack of an Aim-Assist (in games like CoD and RFOM when your crosshair is close enough to someone it automatically targets them). The story on normal mode is an 8/10, but on Elite difficulty it's easily a 10. The multiplayer is better than any game this generation. It's deeper than CoD4, CoD5, and Resistance combined. Th graphics and sound are the best console games have to offer. Killzone 2 is the new king of console multiplayer.… Expand
  28. AliAl-H
    Mar 18, 2009
    9
    One thing held back this game from a perfect 10, and that is story. It had great potential for an epic and even moving story. There were moments where you can see the anguish in the main characters face and you wanted to feel for him, but lack of story didn't allow that. Also, the graphics are the top of the line sans Crysis. Even though Crysis looks better still frame, KZ2 takes the One thing held back this game from a perfect 10, and that is story. It had great potential for an epic and even moving story. There were moments where you can see the anguish in the main characters face and you wanted to feel for him, but lack of story didn't allow that. Also, the graphics are the top of the line sans Crysis. Even though Crysis looks better still frame, KZ2 takes the cake in over all animation and technical prowess. While the controls may initially feel odd, it can be easily adapted too. Anyone with a PS3 and that loves a shooter NEEDS to get this game. While it doesn't bring much to the table in terms of "innovation" it sure is the best damn polished game I have played to date.… Expand
  29. justink
    Mar 18, 2009
    2
    I am not a graphics whore so I gave this game a 2 based on it's multiplayer aspect. Controls are awkward and slow and as a friend of mine put it, slinging a wet noodle around would be more accurate than trying to kill someone with one of the KZ2 weapons. Movement basically feels as if you are wading through molasses. Thick molasses. With quicksand in it... The guns are useless and I am not a graphics whore so I gave this game a 2 based on it's multiplayer aspect. Controls are awkward and slow and as a friend of mine put it, slinging a wet noodle around would be more accurate than trying to kill someone with one of the KZ2 weapons. Movement basically feels as if you are wading through molasses. Thick molasses. With quicksand in it... The guns are useless and the cover system WISHES it were as intuitive and responsive as in Gears. If you are a fan of Halo 1-3, any of the COD games, Gears of War or Resistance don't bother buying this game: it will just frustrate you for it's lack of precision and speed. I want to love this game (the graphics and menu art are second to none) but gameplay is what it's all about in the end and this game just doesn't deliver. I highly recommend you try the demo before buying (I didn't and basically tossed $60 in the toilet.)… Expand
  30. NickV
    Mar 17, 2009
    10
    Killzone 2 blew me away. I'm not one to complain about a learning curve. The controls were clunky at first, but playing through the campaign makes you feel like going from a raw recruit to a grizzled vet. The graphics are SKEET SKEET-worthy, the gameplay is top notch, the physics, interactivity with the environments, and immersive "suck you in" feel makes this my favorite gameKillzone 2 blew me away. I'm not one to complain about a learning curve. The controls were clunky at first, but playing through the campaign makes you feel like going from a raw recruit to a grizzled vet. The graphics are SKEET SKEET-worthy, the gameplay is top notch, the physics, interactivity with the environments, and immersive "suck you in" feel makes this my favorite game I've played this generation. COD4 has been collecting dust on my shelf ever since FEB. 27. HAIL KILLZONE!… Expand
  31. DanielWhatever
    Mar 17, 2009
    5
    This game looks nice, visual quality is fantastic. But we've seen this gameplay a thousand times and it just doesn't work on a console. First person shooters should be played on PC. Controls are completely handicapped and the story isn't very engaging (which is a must if one is to suffer through the retarded feeling of the joystick controls).
  32. TheBigmac
    Mar 15, 2009
    9
    To sum it up, Call of Duty 4, Still KIng of multiplayer. This game, best rental ever. First off, best graphics I've ever seen in any system. (And I own them all). I just beat the campaign mode in 9 and a half hours. It was a blast. If you have a good HD set, you're friends will drool at the sight of this game in motion in glorious 1080p. If you own a 120hz set, grab a bucket. To sum it up, Call of Duty 4, Still KIng of multiplayer. This game, best rental ever. First off, best graphics I've ever seen in any system. (And I own them all). I just beat the campaign mode in 9 and a half hours. It was a blast. If you have a good HD set, you're friends will drool at the sight of this game in motion in glorious 1080p. If you own a 120hz set, grab a bucket. Now, the game has 1 big flaw. The controls are clunky and if you're used to play COD4, you will feel like you're playing underwater playing this game. You kind of get used to it during campaign. I tried the multiplayer and it was OK. But the control issue makes you slow at reacting and you just can't move or dispatch enemies as fast as Modern Warfare has accustomed us to. Because of these issues and with the graphics alone as an upside, I just don't see myself popping this game inside my PS3 for a multiplayer session instead of playing COD4, let alone paying 50-60 bucks to keep it after beating my rental copy. If you're a PS3 owner you owe it to yourself to play this game and see what your black shiny beast is capable of doing when the programmers know what they're doing and are competent enough to harness a big chuck of the untapped PS3 power. Now, graphics wise, this game has spoiled me by setting the bar so high that I won't settle for anything inferior from now on. From here on out, every time a new PS3 game is released and does not look like this or better, I will deem the programmers incompetent and undeserving of their salaries.… Expand
  33. OC
    Mar 14, 2009
    6
    For the sheer visceral thrill this game bestows on it's player Killzone2 deserves great admiration. Wonderful graphics, physics and atmosphere lend Killzone it's talking points, which will no doubt be discussed for some time. However this is all people will be talking about; unfortunatly the game suffers from terrible Deja Vu. You have been here before, and you most certainly For the sheer visceral thrill this game bestows on it's player Killzone2 deserves great admiration. Wonderful graphics, physics and atmosphere lend Killzone it's talking points, which will no doubt be discussed for some time. However this is all people will be talking about; unfortunatly the game suffers from terrible Deja Vu. You have been here before, and you most certainly have done that. Space Marine games, lets face it are more saturated more than a large slab of lard and whilst the game attempts to lend some sort of emotional resonance it fails miserably at enrapturing it's audience; with more than just big arms and big guns needed to liven up this party. If Killzone had made me feel as though I was part of an actual conflict I may have felt differently. As it is, Killzone2 represents the cheerleader of games: Pretty to look at but hardly worth waiting for the personality.… Expand
  34. BrandonF
    Mar 13, 2009
    6
    I would have given this game a higher score, but in real life when you steal ideas, or use old ones, you're not usually given a pat on the back. This game takes old ideas removes good controls that came with those ideas and supplants them onto new graphics. It's a decent game, but nothing to run home about, and definitely not worth buying a console for if you don't already I would have given this game a higher score, but in real life when you steal ideas, or use old ones, you're not usually given a pat on the back. This game takes old ideas removes good controls that came with those ideas and supplants them onto new graphics. It's a decent game, but nothing to run home about, and definitely not worth buying a console for if you don't already own the PS3. Sony's going to have to keep looking for a console selling game, this isn't it. All these glowing reviews will be forgotten when the next "GREAT" game comes out. Killzone 2 will not have a life in memory. We'll be waiting for an FPS to match HL2 (ORIGINAL STORY) for a longggggg time.… Expand
  35. BilboPlaysthisgame
    Mar 12, 2009
    10
    Honestly talking, this is an amazing game. Yes the story line is a tad stale, but i dont play games for story so I dont care. The multiplayer is hands down the most "action dense" gameplay I have ever experienced on any console. The graphics are amazing. The gameplay is amazing. The destructibles are jaw dropping. If you own a ps3, get this game.
  36. JonC
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    Without one single doubt in my mind, this is the best first-person shooter I have EVER played. The singleplayer has a great story compared to other fps', and I felt that the ending was just magnificent with the help of Rico. Elite mode was sick, and attempting to beat it without losing any lives proved the hardest gaming goal I have ever achieved. Multiplayer, is on par to that of Without one single doubt in my mind, this is the best first-person shooter I have EVER played. The singleplayer has a great story compared to other fps', and I felt that the ending was just magnificent with the help of Rico. Elite mode was sick, and attempting to beat it without losing any lives proved the hardest gaming goal I have ever achieved. Multiplayer, is on par to that of Halo 3 and easily surpasses that of Call of Duty 4. Thanks to the 1.20 patch, there are very fluid controls, and I was amazed to see the level of detail and graphics put even into this part of the game. Throughout my 20 hours of playing the online mode, I have never experienced any lag at all. Warzone mode is the icing on the cake, allowing the game type to be changed in a matter of seconds after one objective complete. Playing Halo 3: $60 Having fun on Half-Life 2: $25 Playing your favorite game for hours on end: Priceless.… Expand
  37. Tom
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    I was in th beta for this game, so when i heard every one on the interweb how good or bad it was going to be, i just laughed. Because this game is not only the best FPS on the PS3, but esely one of the best FPS's on any console. the online was better than i remembered in the beta. And the single player campaign (although nothing uber super good), was very good indeed. and the cover I was in th beta for this game, so when i heard every one on the interweb how good or bad it was going to be, i just laughed. Because this game is not only the best FPS on the PS3, but esely one of the best FPS's on any console. the online was better than i remembered in the beta. And the single player campaign (although nothing uber super good), was very good indeed. and the cover system is a peice of genius. because, it actually works!!! In all, this is on game you should not, and can not miss out on.… Expand
  38. mattbambitch
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    This is not the most innovative shooter you will find out there, but, everything in the game is fun, and well done.
    the single-player is fun, with great weapons, different locations, and many bosses. The Multiplayer is the best part: very chaotic, strategic, and FUN!
    This game is a must have for any shooter fan.
  39. SamM
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    This is the game that redefines the term "new generation". It is the kind of game that this generation of consoles should have brought since the beginning. It's a true evolution. With excellent A.I., animations, campaign, gameplay, multiplayer, its easily the best FPS this generation. It's a must-have for every PlayStation 3 owner, and first-person shooter fan. If you don't This is the game that redefines the term "new generation". It is the kind of game that this generation of consoles should have brought since the beginning. It's a true evolution. With excellent A.I., animations, campaign, gameplay, multiplayer, its easily the best FPS this generation. It's a must-have for every PlayStation 3 owner, and first-person shooter fan. If you don't have a PlayStation 3 and love FPS, go running and buy one in the nearest store.… Expand
  40. MarkW
    Mar 11, 2009
    9
    One of few games that has the potential to be the perfect game but doesn't quite make it. Mainly thought they could have exploited the whole electric compound thing a little further and added in some extra creatures with different electric properties etc just would have been nice to have a few more different things to shoot at. Also don't really like being told by your AI team One of few games that has the potential to be the perfect game but doesn't quite make it. Mainly thought they could have exploited the whole electric compound thing a little further and added in some extra creatures with different electric properties etc just would have been nice to have a few more different things to shoot at. Also don't really like being told by your AI team mates how to complete a task. All in all though I haven't had this much fun playing a campaign since COD4. BRING ON THE MULTIPLAYER!!!!!… Expand
  41. MattR
    Mar 10, 2009
    8
    One of the first things I noticed about killzone is that there is no aim assist, which obviously makes it harder to aim, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing, just different from most shooters. The story isn't worth mentioning, (basically kill the guys with the red eyes, and capture their leader). And multi-player is great with its classes in in game switches of game type. One of the first things I noticed about killzone is that there is no aim assist, which obviously makes it harder to aim, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing, just different from most shooters. The story isn't worth mentioning, (basically kill the guys with the red eyes, and capture their leader). And multi-player is great with its classes in in game switches of game type. Killzone does lack in that the AI can sometimes get in your way, and that nothing revolutionary is introduced, but when Killzone 2 implements everything so great, it can stand up with other AAA titles such as Halo and CoD.… Expand
  42. Chris
    Mar 10, 2009
    9
    The single player is good and well paced, but could have been better. The selling point for it is the excellent and extremely addictive multiplayer, offering up to 32 players online, it can be the most hectic online offering available on a console. Top that off with the prettiest console graphics this generation, and you've got a winer. For the most part, Guerilla made good on their The single player is good and well paced, but could have been better. The selling point for it is the excellent and extremely addictive multiplayer, offering up to 32 players online, it can be the most hectic online offering available on a console. Top that off with the prettiest console graphics this generation, and you've got a winer. For the most part, Guerilla made good on their promise from that old 2005 E3 trailer.… Expand
  43. JohnF.
    Mar 10, 2009
    9
    This is a good game, don't let the haters tell you otherwise. Sure it doesn't reinvent the wheel and a couple times even feels like it lifted stuff directly from other games, but there's still something to be said for a game that does everything well. The controls and aim take a while to get used to but once you do, you will find Killzone 2 delivers an overall package that This is a good game, don't let the haters tell you otherwise. Sure it doesn't reinvent the wheel and a couple times even feels like it lifted stuff directly from other games, but there's still something to be said for a game that does everything well. The controls and aim take a while to get used to but once you do, you will find Killzone 2 delivers an overall package that any FPS fan or PS3 owner can enjoy. This is the PS3's answer to the Halo and Gears of War franchises, giving the console a quality exclusive FPS to call its own. It's not a "killer" of those franchises or any other series, but it is definitely a rival.… Expand
  44. craigsmith
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    This game plays like a dream and looks fantastic, I have read that some people have had problems with the controls, I have had no such problems, only one sore point, Helghast all have british accents and the hero's all American, movie cliche or what? To sum up, best fps ever.
  45. KenTran
    Mar 9, 2009
    0
    Wow! Talk about an average game with great graphics. While the game is not actually a zero game, the way people are hyping it with 10's is most likely because of the wow factor of the graphics so I have to give it a zero to even it out. lol
  46. DanielT
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    This is some of the best FPS gaming I've ever experienced. Multiplayer doesn't get stale. Warzone should be incorporated in some extent to every game a constant objective change is the way to go. Hours and hours of fun. Highly Recommend this to anyone and everyone with a PlayStation 3 and if you don't have a PlayStation 3 get one Just for this game.
  47. AllanPritchard
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    Stunning game. Ranks up there with Call of Duty 4 for the title of best ever FPS ever made. Co-op mode would have been a great addition as you spend most of the game working with a team mate. But other than this It is truly stunning game.
  48. KristianJ-G
    Mar 9, 2009
    8
    A great game. The controls take a hell of a lot to get used to, when I first started it felt like my gun was taking up over half of my screen and that I was swimming in tar. Those who are used to knee-jerk shooters are likely to dismiss it on first impressions, but after a period (and a lot of tweaking to the sensitivity) I was more than capable of holding my own. Sure it has it flaws but A great game. The controls take a hell of a lot to get used to, when I first started it felt like my gun was taking up over half of my screen and that I was swimming in tar. Those who are used to knee-jerk shooters are likely to dismiss it on first impressions, but after a period (and a lot of tweaking to the sensitivity) I was more than capable of holding my own. Sure it has it flaws but perservere and there's some fried gold to be had.… Expand
  49. DaveP
    Mar 8, 2009
    9
    Story is good not great but the graphics are stunning. I couldn't believe the shadows. The first time I saw my shadow moving along with me I unloaded on it before realizing. Also multiplayer graphics are still outstanding. Unlike COD where you see a slight decline in graphics to multiplayer. The longer I play it the more I like it.
  50. BlakeRoyal
    Mar 8, 2009
    8
    I personly thought the game is pretty good yea story isnt great online is realy fun i like it.

    and all of you who are saying oh no i cant hit him with my gun the controls suck then that just means u arnt very good at aiming. I personly have no problem with it.
  51. EdwardM
    Mar 8, 2009
    4
    This game wins an award, but it isn't "Game of the Year", it is "Most-over hyped Game Ever". I bought a PS3 just because of this game and because I love shooters. All of the marketing totally manipulated me into making the purchase (not that I regret it now, the PS3 is a nice system). Like others said, the graphics are awesome but that can't help the other issues. First, single This game wins an award, but it isn't "Game of the Year", it is "Most-over hyped Game Ever". I bought a PS3 just because of this game and because I love shooters. All of the marketing totally manipulated me into making the purchase (not that I regret it now, the PS3 is a nice system). Like others said, the graphics are awesome but that can't help the other issues. First, single player is just completely boring, killzone suffers from Gears of War envy and does it's best to rip off the characters and dialog, but does it with much harsher (and annoying language) and uninspiring generic levels. But who really cares about single player, I buy shooters for the multi-player and here lies the reason I will be trading it in this week, the controls are horrible. Even with the sensitivity tweaked all the way up you constantly feel like you are walking in mud. Trying to aim at someone can be an exercise in not throwing your controller across the room, especially after you go to move the gun and u suddenly pop into a melee strike or out of aim. The lousy controls cause multiplayer games to be stripped of their strategic elements and become large like the invasion of normandy where you are just throwing bodies at one of another. I understand at some level that the developers may have done this on purpose to simulate real life, but it just doesn't work and makes for a frustrating experience.… Expand
  52. ChristianNavarro
    Mar 8, 2009
    10
    I havnt played the story yet but the Online alone is worth 60$. Epic fun and well balanced classes. The thing that i love most about this game is: It takes skill. You wont succeed if you camp, the lack of auto aim is also a plus and best of all: you cant throw grenades 2000 feet across the map!
  53. NJackson
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    The new standard for FPS games. The way the game looks, feels and sounds is all top notch. In so many ways KZ2 is the same as most great FPS games. What KZ2 does is takes the formula and makes it better. Mulitplayer same as most FPS games but done better, Graphics are better, sounds are better, gameplay better. Basically KZ2 is a highly polished game and I love it. KZ2 has made the FPS The new standard for FPS games. The way the game looks, feels and sounds is all top notch. In so many ways KZ2 is the same as most great FPS games. What KZ2 does is takes the formula and makes it better. Mulitplayer same as most FPS games but done better, Graphics are better, sounds are better, gameplay better. Basically KZ2 is a highly polished game and I love it. KZ2 has made the FPS genre exciting again.… Expand
  54. RooseveltQ
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    This game really shows off the power of the PS3. I'm always excited to see new games by Naughty Dog and Insomniac. I was skeptical about KZ2 being awesome but it totally exceeded my expectations. Guerilla Games have established themselves as one of the best developers. Gears 2 is as good as things are going to get on the 360. Games like KZ2 are showing us that there is still much This game really shows off the power of the PS3. I'm always excited to see new games by Naughty Dog and Insomniac. I was skeptical about KZ2 being awesome but it totally exceeded my expectations. Guerilla Games have established themselves as one of the best developers. Gears 2 is as good as things are going to get on the 360. Games like KZ2 are showing us that there is still much potential left in the PS3. Now is a great time to own a PS3.… Expand
  55. JohnDoelor
    Mar 6, 2009
    1
    I give this game credit for looking sharp, but it relies too heavily on delivering a multiplayer experience that the whole single player campaign was just thrown together. Multiplayer is a big component of first person shooters; but when the single player doesn't deliver (or when there are other games that do multiplayer much better), you realize that this game is not worth theI give this game credit for looking sharp, but it relies too heavily on delivering a multiplayer experience that the whole single player campaign was just thrown together. Multiplayer is a big component of first person shooters; but when the single player doesn't deliver (or when there are other games that do multiplayer much better), you realize that this game is not worth the purchase (or the hype).… Expand
  56. RyanS
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    This game is epic. The visuals are, as expected, unmatched by any console game previously seen. The sounds are equally as good, immersing you in the gameplay and attributing to a fantastic all round experience. The storyline isn't as weak as some make out, I found it quite solid, but the multiplayer makes up for any flaws. The clan system is deep and, unlike CoD, has more meaning to This game is epic. The visuals are, as expected, unmatched by any console game previously seen. The sounds are equally as good, immersing you in the gameplay and attributing to a fantastic all round experience. The storyline isn't as weak as some make out, I found it quite solid, but the multiplayer makes up for any flaws. The clan system is deep and, unlike CoD, has more meaning to it than just a clan tag. The gameplay is smooth and unique. I think it really works and feels incredibly satisfying. To top off this great game, GG offer brilliant customer support, releasing patches to fix problems immediately after they are identified. (Btw,John P, the guy who gave it a 1, is blatantly a 360 owner who is cacking their pants out of jealousy.… Expand
  57. JamesS
    Mar 6, 2009
    9
    very nicely done game. I found at the start i was slightly struggling with the sensitivity- finding it difficult to get it just right, but you do manage quite quickly to get the hang of it. If anything else its exteremly engaging, graphically stunning, the wepons give you a sense of alccomplishment when you kill your enemies, and the enemies in of themselves are talented fighters who are very nicely done game. I found at the start i was slightly struggling with the sensitivity- finding it difficult to get it just right, but you do manage quite quickly to get the hang of it. If anything else its exteremly engaging, graphically stunning, the wepons give you a sense of alccomplishment when you kill your enemies, and the enemies in of themselves are talented fighters who are a force to be reckoned with through every part of the game. I'm not the biggest FPS shooter fan, but having played resistance 2, COD4, COD5, Rainbow 6 2 and others, this is without question my most favourite. COD4 meets Halo with a touch of the strategy found in raindbow 6 makes this a must play for those who want to see the playstation 3 live up to all its expectations. Xbox360 beware, you do have mighty impressive games such as GOW2 but, this is something to give it a run for its money (which is more...) wicked game. Good job.… Expand
  58. ThomasWilliams
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    The BEST FPS on the PS3. PERIOD. I own both Resistance 1 and 2, Bioshock, Half-Life: The Orange Box, and more..and Killzone 2 blows them away!
    If you're a PS3 owner, you need this game to show to you all your friends. If you're a FPS fan, you need this game.
    A Perfect 10!
  59. GrantC
    Mar 6, 2009
    8
    John P, clearly you are new to playing games, maoning about the load pauses, which only lasts a couple of seconds and in between fire fights. Alot of games do this, half-life for example, to moan about it is like moaning about bread having crusts, dont be so stupid. Onto my thoughts, im enjoying the game, the single player is short, story and characters are terrible (rico!) but the John P, clearly you are new to playing games, maoning about the load pauses, which only lasts a couple of seconds and in between fire fights. Alot of games do this, half-life for example, to moan about it is like moaning about bread having crusts, dont be so stupid. Onto my thoughts, im enjoying the game, the single player is short, story and characters are terrible (rico!) but the gameplay is solid and fun enough. The multiplayer is where the game truly comes alive, really enjoying that so far. The controls can be tricky but all it takes is some setting changes to what you like and some practice and thats it. Clearly some folk like John P and Gav (didnt like gears or halo either!? why did you even buy this game if you dont like good shooters!?) are just bad at games and blame the games for their own short comings. Not saying everyone has to like the game (its not for everyone) but the reasons these guys gave were moronic.… Expand
  60. GatorB
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    I hope that I can give everyone a non-fanboy perspective (I believe the 360 is the best gaming counsel). This game is awesome! I didn
  61. Geoguzman
    Mar 5, 2009
    10
    this game has 2 b the best 1st person shooter EVER. I brought some friends over to my house 2 play Killzone 2, ( mind u, these friends love Gears Of War 2 ), & they fell in love w| Killzone 2. It is definetedly better than Gears, & anythin else the 360 has to offer (which is all 1st person shooters) I can`t wait till Killzone 3!
  62. EricH.
    Mar 5, 2009
    10
    It's beautiful. Perfection. The campaign will test the skills of even hardcore FPS fans. The AI is hard to predict and the physics are believable. The level of detail and variety of gameplay is stunning. Online puts a big smile on your face as you traverse massive levels unleashing a war-like experience that other games promise, but don't deliver nearly as well as KillzoneIt's beautiful. Perfection. The campaign will test the skills of even hardcore FPS fans. The AI is hard to predict and the physics are believable. The level of detail and variety of gameplay is stunning. Online puts a big smile on your face as you traverse massive levels unleashing a war-like experience that other games promise, but don't deliver nearly as well as Killzone 2. It is a must have on PS3!… Expand
  63. bt
    Mar 5, 2009
    4
    What a dissapointment. I really looked forward to this game. It would have been about a 7, but the controls SUCKED and ruined the game. It wasnt just that they were sluggish and its incredibly hard to aim (which are major flaws), but everything you do in the game, the controls felt off. Zooming in takes too long and when you hide the zoom automatically zooms back out, meaning everytime What a dissapointment. I really looked forward to this game. It would have been about a 7, but the controls SUCKED and ruined the game. It wasnt just that they were sluggish and its incredibly hard to aim (which are major flaws), but everything you do in the game, the controls felt off. Zooming in takes too long and when you hide the zoom automatically zooms back out, meaning everytime you peak out you have to re zoom which takes time. Zooming is different with every gun and when you aim while your zoomed in it moves way too slow. Other than Zooming being pointless, so is the damn hiding. They failed at the cover system miserably. When you take cover they still manage to shot you and the control when you take cover is astonishingly awful. Plus, when you throw a grenage it only goes like ten feet and it takes a couple seconds to throw it, meaning that you have to stand there and get shot at everytime you throw a grenade and if you turn around too quickly you end up throwing it somewhere else. As cool as the guns are you can only hold one at a time, other than your useless pistol. Why did they decide to do that? Who only wants one gun at a time? I know most people dont agree with me, but the graphics arent good. The levels are repetitive and boring looking. Nothing cool looking like in Gears 2 or Resistance 2. Just factories and hallways. The enemies are all exactly the same too. Not nearly as good as the Gears 2 enemies. The difficulty balance was also way off, and sometimes it would instantly get way harder. The only thing I thought was excellent in this game was the music. Get Gears 2 or Resistance 2 if you want a similar but SUPERIOR game. Hell, you cant even aim in this game and you will want to break your PS3 in frustration repeatedly.… Expand
  64. FacundoA
    Mar 5, 2009
    10
    This game is more like a 9.5 for me. Graphically and technically, it is handsdown the best FPS ever. Unless you know the mythology of the game, there will not be much of a story in it for you. But, I also don't think there is much of a story to COD4, Halo or some of the other shooters out there that are considered "the best". This is an unfair knock at KZ2. The campaign is intense, This game is more like a 9.5 for me. Graphically and technically, it is handsdown the best FPS ever. Unless you know the mythology of the game, there will not be much of a story in it for you. But, I also don't think there is much of a story to COD4, Halo or some of the other shooters out there that are considered "the best". This is an unfair knock at KZ2. The campaign is intense, tout, and can be challenging, given the amazing AI that the Helghast display. Just like other great FPSs, the multi-player is where this game shines. The on-line experience is even more amazing that the campaign, because of the game types, the weapons, the leveling-up, and the map design. All of this made even more incredible by the fact that the visuals are just as stunning and immersive as in the campaign mode. Nothing like this has been achieved previously. The default controls can take some getting used to, but they can be changed for those who need it. The realistic physics and "heavyness" of the character movement are a plus for me, as these have struck me as caroony and unrealistc in some of the best FPS -- yes, I mean COD4. This game will be bested, but it is going to take some time. Regardless of your current console persuasion. It would be a shame to miss playing this game. If for some reason you still don't have a PS#, go buy one if you can afford it.… Expand
  65. tb
    Mar 5, 2009
    5
    AWFUl controls completely ruin the game. even aiming or throwing a grenade is hard and tedious. it has the most over rated graphics I've ever seen. everything is so plain and boring looking and lacks the art direction of Gears 2. the enemies are incredibly repetitive too. the story doesn't make sense and the characters suck. on the plus side there's a lot of weapons and itAWFUl controls completely ruin the game. even aiming or throwing a grenade is hard and tedious. it has the most over rated graphics I've ever seen. everything is so plain and boring looking and lacks the art direction of Gears 2. the enemies are incredibly repetitive too. the story doesn't make sense and the characters suck. on the plus side there's a lot of weapons and it has awesome music.… Expand
  66. PSNNynja
    Mar 5, 2009
    10
    Did the graphics meet the bar set by the E3 trailer from 2005? Absolutely. Is it a solid FPS? Oh yeah. Is the game innovative? In my opinion, Yes. Did it live up to the hype? Try it yourself and you tell me. Let me get to the one gripe of the game first, the Controls: I was not entirely pleased until I found out the problems most people have are caused by a Display setting on their PS3s. Did the graphics meet the bar set by the E3 trailer from 2005? Absolutely. Is it a solid FPS? Oh yeah. Is the game innovative? In my opinion, Yes. Did it live up to the hype? Try it yourself and you tell me. Let me get to the one gripe of the game first, the Controls: I was not entirely pleased until I found out the problems most people have are caused by a Display setting on their PS3s. The controls are fine, work great. It was the complaint about latency (lag) when trying to aim or move. Cross Color Filter Reduction is causing havoc for many gamers. Turn this off and BAM! Problem solved, controls feel more responsive. Graphics: Best in class. Best of the Best. At first, they didn't seem to be that great. In some ways I felt Gears of War 2 and Metal Gear Solid 4 looked better. Until I moved past the first 2 levels. Once you get to the 3rd stage, wow. Unbelievable. Everything really begins to pick up and you are in for an outstanding visual treat. It is truly a stunning game that will amaze anyone with the high level of detail and thumping crisp sound. Oh the sound. It's an overload of the senses. Innovation: Many people say the game did not innovate. I would happily challenge anyone to debate on this topic. Sure many things included are standard FPS features. Level styles, turret and vehicle segments, cover system, destructible environment, online class system, and proximity chat. Yet, not many games have been able include all of this within one title. Actually, I can only think of one game that has done all of these in one installment; Killzone 2. The developers made the cover system work well for the first time in an FPS while remaining in First Person View. F.E.A.R. dabbled at it, but it felt tacked on and weak. Rainbow Six Vegas has a working version, but changes to 3rd person to make it effective. There is far more destructible environments than I initially expected which really adds to the immersion of a great title. Story: Not Oscar winning dialog or story. No. People complain about the fowl language used in the game. To those people who complain about it; How many military branches do you know of where, when they are at war and are in the heat of battle talk like a college professor? If I'm being shot at while on the battlefield of a war, you better be %$#-@#$% #*$^&@#! right I am going to get fowl mouthed. Its your typical macho men war style talk. What do you expect? Dialog found in Driving Miss Daisy? I hope not. Multiplayer: Community. Deep. Addictive. Fast. Chaotic. Everything you want in an online shooter. Class system with customizable options (similar to FFXI sub-jobs) really flesh out the online space and turn it into an FPS/RPG. Leveling up hasn't felt so rewarding since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. With so many classes, weapons, badges, ribbons, and trophies to unlock. There is plenty there to keep everyone busy for many many months (or years) to come. Complete with leaderboards, stat tracking, Clan system, Join friend/clan options. Doesn't get much better than this. Co-op: Minimal co-op options, but with the option to have online bots what's so different from this and Gears' Horde mode? Sure a co-op story would have been nice, but I am happy the team behind Killzone 2 remained focus on creating one of the best multiplayer experiences on any platform. Besides, I hear the developers are looking into expanding co-op functionality via DLC! Gameplay 9.8 Graphics 10 Sound 10 Presentation 10 Story 9.0 ------------ Overall 9.75… Expand
  67. KayN
    Mar 5, 2009
    6
    I liked Killzone 2 at first, but my initial feelings for it didn't last. The graphics are unquestionably up there with the likes of MGS4. No question, these graphics are mindblowing. Possibly better than Gears 2, but I need to see both games next to eachother to be sure. The gameplay is something you would expect from a shooter with as much hype as KZ2 got. It's intense. I liked Killzone 2 at first, but my initial feelings for it didn't last. The graphics are unquestionably up there with the likes of MGS4. No question, these graphics are mindblowing. Possibly better than Gears 2, but I need to see both games next to eachother to be sure. The gameplay is something you would expect from a shooter with as much hype as KZ2 got. It's intense. However, even with all of these good points I still can't help but be disappointed. The story is crap and the characters are worse. Most of the time you wont even care about what they are saying. The fact that only a fraction of people playing KZ2 would have played KZ1 (which was really awful) makes the story even more meaningless. The final boss is actually harder than the whole of single player, which I hate. The controls are shaky and a bit delayed at times, the aiming is inconsistent which will then become frustrating, it hampers the experience. You can get used to the controls with time but they need to be fixed. Multiplayer is pretty good but there aren't many levels to play in. Not to say that the levels are bad, but there are only 8 maps. The multiplayer can be a joyful experience, but again the controls sometimes ruin it, on FPS's I usually play on the highest sensitivity but with KZ2 the higher you increase the sensitivity the worse it gets. Overrated, but not as bad as some games have been. Now, is this game better than Call of Duty WaW and Halo? Maybe. Is it better than Call of Duty 4? No.… Expand
  68. Dan
    Mar 5, 2009
    8
    A solid 8. The first Killzone is one of my favourite games of all time so I may be a bit biased. The MP is where the sequel really shines. The campaign is pretty fun but the story is lame, the characters shallow and the dialogue is beyond bad. Plus, there's nothing here you haven't played before. But the overall package is still really nice and this could be the best FPS the PS3 A solid 8. The first Killzone is one of my favourite games of all time so I may be a bit biased. The MP is where the sequel really shines. The campaign is pretty fun but the story is lame, the characters shallow and the dialogue is beyond bad. Plus, there's nothing here you haven't played before. But the overall package is still really nice and this could be the best FPS the PS3 will ever have.… Expand
  69. ChrisR
    Mar 5, 2009
    7
    Does not live up to the hype! I was really, really looking forward to this game. The graphics are good and that's about all that stands out. Very slow aiming re-action time, 2 second pauses in gameplay every time the game loads, hardly any variation in the enemies and quite a dull story line. I have played for a few hours and not sure I can be bothered to finish the game off. Might Does not live up to the hype! I was really, really looking forward to this game. The graphics are good and that's about all that stands out. Very slow aiming re-action time, 2 second pauses in gameplay every time the game loads, hardly any variation in the enemies and quite a dull story line. I have played for a few hours and not sure I can be bothered to finish the game off. Might just trade it for RE4 or go back to playing COD4!… Expand
  70. ColinM.
    Mar 4, 2009
    9
    Presentation: 9.8/10 The atmosphere in this game is without a doubt the most intense and chaotic of any FPS ever made. Your heart will never stop pounding from the insane action. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because of the cheesy dialogue and useless swearing. Graphics: 10/10 This is unquestionably the most beautiful console game ever made. The technical AND artistic Presentation: 9.8/10 The atmosphere in this game is without a doubt the most intense and chaotic of any FPS ever made. Your heart will never stop pounding from the insane action. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because of the cheesy dialogue and useless swearing. Graphics: 10/10 This is unquestionably the most beautiful console game ever made. The technical AND artistic direction is beautiful. Only MGS4 and Gears 2 come close to its graphics. Sound: 9.4 The background music and yelling of your teammates makes the game all the more intense. Again, its the cheesy dialogue that's holding this category back. Gameplay: 9.8 The campaign mode is so intense and fun. The AI is outstanding, extremely intelligent. The graphics are jaw-dropping. The weapons are fun to shoot and well designed. My only complaint is that the controls are a bit too slow and unresponsive. Especially with the vehicles. Lasting Appeal: 9.6 While the campaign does offer a bit of fun to play through, its the multiplayer that will keep you hooked. Extremely fun and hectic, it's one of the best Multiplayer's out there. Overall: 9.6/10 This game is really brilliant and fun. It's one of the reasons to buy a PS3, alongside MGS4 and LBP. It's the third best game on the PS3, behind LittleBigPlanet and MGS4. But it's still extremely fun and awesome.… Expand
  71. CoreyL
    Mar 4, 2009
    10
    What a great game!!! Graphics are like none other you truly need to experience it for yourself to see what i'm talking about. Game play is excellent, very gritty and aggressive, has a very good pace. Online is the most fun i have had in an online FPS shooter, i won't be putting this one down for a long time to come.
  72. AllanJ
    Mar 4, 2009
    10
    By sound and graphics alone this game deserves a 11/10 it is the best game to have ever graced a console to date. I care less about the story but the game play was very fun, specially the desert level with the bolt gun, best fun I've had since Goldeneye on the N64!. I LOVE the mech suit or Exo whatever it's called I hope to see it in multiplayer. The multiplayer just brought it By sound and graphics alone this game deserves a 11/10 it is the best game to have ever graced a console to date. I care less about the story but the game play was very fun, specially the desert level with the bolt gun, best fun I've had since Goldeneye on the N64!. I LOVE the mech suit or Exo whatever it's called I hope to see it in multiplayer. The multiplayer just brought it over the top, the incessant changing of the game modes and chaos keep me wanting to play all night and unlock everything. Anyway, I'm glad I bought this game, I was waiting for something like this to showcase my 7.1 home theater and HD projector. The guns are EXTREMELY satisfying to fire on a loud sound system, best I've ever heard on a game, It just topped Bad Company for me.… Expand
  73. DanielB
    Mar 4, 2009
    10
    While I was part of the minority who thoroughly enjoyed the first Killzone, I have to say that Killzone 2 is a major leap forward for the franchise. Guerrilla has taken their FPS & made it a gritty, visceral experience that gave me an honest sensation of uneasiness about entering its fields of combat (yes, I almost felt afraid to enter the game it immersed me that much). They have While I was part of the minority who thoroughly enjoyed the first Killzone, I have to say that Killzone 2 is a major leap forward for the franchise. Guerrilla has taken their FPS & made it a gritty, visceral experience that gave me an honest sensation of uneasiness about entering its fields of combat (yes, I almost felt afraid to enter the game it immersed me that much). They have achieved this not only with incredible graphics & environmental detail (from lingering dust in the air & your rifle scope after close explosions to rebar seen under bullet shattered concrete pillars), but they have succeeded in fleshing out the Helgast enemies. They are no longer just the 2 dimensional cardboard cutouts that pop out in fixed locations for me to shoot. From the opening speech of Helghast leader, Emperor Visari (again masterfully portrayed by Brian Cox) I knew this wasn't going to be any ordinary arcade shooter. Guerrilla has given us an enemy as tenacious & fanatical about fighting off invaders of their homeland as the SS was in the later days of World War II. They run & duck under cover when shot at and they cry out in pain when shot. The have become actual characters for me to know & fear. People who have long forsaken any diplomacy (I say people because I felt like I was fighting people, unlike other games such as COD4 online, while a superior game, still felt more like a game of tag) Alas, there is a little bit on the down side. Some of the in game dialogue did get a bit repetitive (Nice shot! yadda yadda) & somewhat juvenile. But even that wasn't enough for me to drop the score down a whole point. This is a game that deserve every one of its five stars from Playstation Magazine. To me, well worth the new release price.… Expand
  74. SHANEh
    Mar 4, 2009
    8
    This game kinda lived up to the hype, great graphics, intense almost all of the time, but it does not bring anything new to the fps genre go there shoot that and move on but thats not a bad thing, the controls do take awhile to get use to but use the 2 one not the default . mp is fun but the spawing points need work. its worth a buy if you have a ps3
  75. CameronD
    Mar 4, 2009
    9
    One of the best shooters I've ever played. Definitely deserves to be up there with other fps juggernauts such as Halo 3, Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare, Golden Eye 64, and Crysis. Pros : A solid single player campaign with an unforgettable ending. The voice acting in the single player campaign for most of the game is top notch. combine it with an intriguing story about the struggle One of the best shooters I've ever played. Definitely deserves to be up there with other fps juggernauts such as Halo 3, Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare, Golden Eye 64, and Crysis. Pros : A solid single player campaign with an unforgettable ending. The voice acting in the single player campaign for most of the game is top notch. combine it with an intriguing story about the struggle between the ISA and the Helghast and you have yourself a winner. 32 player online matches with an actual clan system. Create a clan, recruit members, and battle other clans in scheduled tournaments for "Valor" points. Badges allow you to mix and match various abilites which are unlocked as you rank up. Feel like practicing a bit before going head to head with other gamers online? Bots are available for just that. Highly detailed environments with amazing lighting and excellent sound make the levels come alive. Cons : Corny dialogue. Some of the dialogue in the game just seems plain silly at times and will make you pretend you didn't hear that. Controls feel somewhat sluggish and will take some getting used to, but by no means do they break the game. Lack of Co-op. A lack of a cooperative mode was a slight disappointment, an already amazing single player campaign would've been a blast to play through with a friend or two online. Final verdict : Definitely a game any fan of the fps genre should get Sony's Playstation 3 for. Lack of Co-op aside, Killzone 2 has everything a first person shooter enthusiast would look for in a solid first person shooter.… Expand
  76. EdC
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    This is one of the best FPS ever yes its true that the story is not the best..but lets face it..there is not a big amount of fps with good story, and the only good ones are half life, Fear and halo...all the others are just WWII stories that anyone can hear while watching the History Channel if u are reading remember...all those reviewers who give the game a 70...they dont know shit about This is one of the best FPS ever yes its true that the story is not the best..but lets face it..there is not a big amount of fps with good story, and the only good ones are half life, Fear and halo...all the others are just WWII stories that anyone can hear while watching the History Channel if u are reading remember...all those reviewers who give the game a 70...they dont know shit about videogames...Edge magazine always give bad scores to incredible games..and come on...teletext gamecentral ?? what the fuck is that? Any way go buy the game..maybe the single player campaing is kinda boring but the multiplayer is incredible, with so much variation between clases and abilities that no other game have...u just cant miss it if u r a PS3 owner.… Expand
  77. TylerH
    Mar 3, 2009
    9
    This is a great game. Visually stunning in every aspect. Frame rates are not an issue, it is smooth all the way through in both single and multi, but some can lie or be in there own world if it makes them feel better. Controls are also not an issue. If people can remember, games have been around longer than cod4, cod4 was not the first game ever made. Because youve played cod4 online for This is a great game. Visually stunning in every aspect. Frame rates are not an issue, it is smooth all the way through in both single and multi, but some can lie or be in there own world if it makes them feel better. Controls are also not an issue. If people can remember, games have been around longer than cod4, cod4 was not the first game ever made. Because youve played cod4 online for 13 weeks is not an excuse to hate on a game thats controls arent the same. Now these controls can be changed in KZ2, they are not the issue. The only thing that may be at issue here, is the sensitivity, which you just have to get used to because its based off of realistic weight properties. Please carry a gun and tell me how fast you can turn, KZ2 will closer to it than cod4, so those complaining about that need to stop. I rate it a 9 because of some of the AI issues. They dont kill the game, but are irritating, at least to me. The AI can be cheap at times, killing you as you turn a corner (ex, i opened a door which i was suppose to, was killed instantly by a Helgast with a shotgun... lame). Your teammates often stand around, but mostly if its just you and one other guy, when its several they do fine. But mostly they dont seem to help too much. And they story could have been a little more in depth, but its at least solid. Cover system works well, multiplayer is too. up to 32 players with no lag is amazing. This is a very well done game, has some minor issues (as does every game mind you), but shouldn't deter anyone from getting it.… Expand
  78. BilltheIceman
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    What can you say about a game that in all reality brings nothing new to the genre? You can say that it has perfected so many aspects of the typical FPS that it defies description, and that's not an easy feat! Did I say perfect? I think I did! Is it the same "save the world" type story? Sure. Still a FPS that tells you where to go next (take out that tank, go down that ladder)? You What can you say about a game that in all reality brings nothing new to the genre? You can say that it has perfected so many aspects of the typical FPS that it defies description, and that's not an easy feat! Did I say perfect? I think I did! Is it the same "save the world" type story? Sure. Still a FPS that tells you where to go next (take out that tank, go down that ladder)? You bet. Think about that Ford Mustang sitting next to a Ferrari, they both go fast, but one is clearly in a league of its own. And it's not just the campaign, online multiplayer is every bit as intoxicating. It's a shame that certain fanboys will knock this game and never take to the time to enjoy the best FPS we have seen so far.… Expand
  79. ChristopherM
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    PS3's major Killer App and best candidate for Game of the Year 09! Developers with any complaints about engineering for the PS3 need to go back to stop complaining or quit their jobs and let someone who knows what they are doing take over.
  80. JohnP
    Mar 3, 2009
    1
    OMG!! What a worthless mediocre game. There are so many flaws with this game that I wonder what is with the high ratings. 1) The characters are so shallow. Garza's interpretation of Macbeth was ok, however it didn't make me stand and applause. Shame.. 2) The game lacks a genuine well written story. As with every other fps, I was expecting the twist and plot of a movie like "the OMG!! What a worthless mediocre game. There are so many flaws with this game that I wonder what is with the high ratings. 1) The characters are so shallow. Garza's interpretation of Macbeth was ok, however it didn't make me stand and applause. Shame.. 2) The game lacks a genuine well written story. As with every other fps, I was expecting the twist and plot of a movie like "the usual suspects" blending into the game rather than just the "walk and shoot" formula. Disappointing.. 3) Unbelievable. The game has the nerve to pause on me for a split second when it loads new areas. Last time it happened I lost my trigger happy mood to continue. 4) Frame drops. I noticed a significant amount of frame dropping by a whole(!) 2,97fps at some points. Nope. This is not the fps of our dreams. The one where we can stop shooting at a certain point, get some rest and play pool mini-games with our comrades. Lacks originality indeed.… Expand
  81. bobbyd
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    Best graphics, AI and multiplayer for this generation of consoles hands down. This isn't your generic shooter like everyone says, and anyone who says that hasn't played it. You have to think (no running and gunning). The cover system is phenomenal, something neither COD4 nor Halo 3 have. 32 player online again something COD4 nor Halo have. Intelligent enemies they play better Best graphics, AI and multiplayer for this generation of consoles hands down. This isn't your generic shooter like everyone says, and anyone who says that hasn't played it. You have to think (no running and gunning). The cover system is phenomenal, something neither COD4 nor Halo 3 have. 32 player online again something COD4 nor Halo have. Intelligent enemies they play better than most people online and that isn't even on the hardest difficulty. Haters need to stop and just play the game. If you like lag free online and quick matchmaking this game is for you. The multiplayer is what makes this game though, it's better than COD4. Must have for anyone with a PS3 and if you dont have a PS3 pick one up because you're probably done L4Dd and Gears like me.… Expand
  82. SteveN
    Mar 2, 2009
    9
    This game propelled me forward with thunderous excitement from start to finish. It was a tremendous joy to play; epic in its scale, filled with intricate detail, and highly polished. Throughout the single-player campaign I destroyed bridges, felled hundreds of enemy soldiers, fought sometimes large and other times lightning fast bosses. While I
  83. JacksonJ.
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    Awesome game great graphics awesome a.i. Story may not be the best but it is solid. Controls are hard to get used to. But COD and halo fans avoid this game. Everyone else get it.
  84. FrankB.
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    This must be one of the best fps games I have played in the last couple of years. It is truly amazing. The epicness is the best part of the game. I have never seen a game where so much stuff happens on screen. Its war, and you know it is. You feel like a soldier struggling for his life. Especially in the amzing final level. The final level is the most epic level I have ever played in an This must be one of the best fps games I have played in the last couple of years. It is truly amazing. The epicness is the best part of the game. I have never seen a game where so much stuff happens on screen. Its war, and you know it is. You feel like a soldier struggling for his life. Especially in the amzing final level. The final level is the most epic level I have ever played in an fps. You are litterally struggling for every inch of the battlefield. After this level I had to get some oxygen because I was hyperventalating lol. Shortly said, this game really lives up to its hype and it is a must buy and a system seller. I havent even started on the multiplayer but believe me, it just as good as the singleplayer.… Expand
  85. FrulondP
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    The story has been great so far, graphically its stunning and the physics work as they should, just like real life objects. The MP badges system its deep and the maps are great, combining tactical and gun and run. Love this game and can't stop playing it :D I'm writing this from work 'cause at home all i do right now its play killzone 2.
  86. Cam
    Mar 2, 2009
    9
    Does everything you want in a solid FPS with an addictive multiplayer experience, just wish that there was more depth in the narrative.
  87. KoryB.
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    Killzone, although not perfect, is a fantastic game. The visuals are the hand down current champion in the console gaming industry, the score is perfect for the tone of the game, and the multiplayer is deep and challenging.
  88. RobS.
    Mar 2, 2009
    7
    For all the hype generated for this game, I was fairly disappointed in the game's controls which feel spongy. The controls are not as sharp as you'd expect from a top rated FPS. And why do games insist on "reinventing" control layouts. Why not stick to one layout for all FPSs (COD being familiar to most gamers) I purchased 50 Cent : Blood on the Sand the same day and have For all the hype generated for this game, I was fairly disappointed in the game's controls which feel spongy. The controls are not as sharp as you'd expect from a top rated FPS. And why do games insist on "reinventing" control layouts. Why not stick to one layout for all FPSs (COD being familiar to most gamers) I purchased 50 Cent : Blood on the Sand the same day and have completed 50 Cent twice already while only finishing 3 levels in Killzone so far.… Expand
  89. Randyno
    Mar 1, 2009
    9
    This is an amazing game! when I got the PS3 I really was only looking forward to metal gear solid 4 but when I heard about killzone 2 I was excited, but skeptical. I got this game expecting a slightly above average game instead what I got was a reason to turn on my PS3 for more then media. the story is a 9 out of 10( the reason for this is for little grips such as it drags on a bit and This is an amazing game! when I got the PS3 I really was only looking forward to metal gear solid 4 but when I heard about killzone 2 I was excited, but skeptical. I got this game expecting a slightly above average game instead what I got was a reason to turn on my PS3 for more then media. the story is a 9 out of 10( the reason for this is for little grips such as it drags on a bit and some enemies can be repetitive) and the online is 9.8 out of 10, the reason I gave it that is you can't change the controller layout the way you want and you have to level up to get all your weapons and abilities which is not bad, but at first it's disappointing to see just a basic FPS with only a few weapons. Get past that and it is the best online experience I have ever had. The story is standard fair for a FPS, above average but nothing to keep you playing the story over and over again. overall its a little under a 10 just for the fact that there is little nagging features that are keeping it from a 10.… Expand
  90. JoeL
    Mar 1, 2009
    7
    Very little was done very well in this game. The graphics are top-notch but they make up the least important part of enjoying a game (at least for myself). The gameplay felt sloppy (the cover system really wasn't a necessity and often left you more exposed than if you didn't use it), it didn't introduce anything new to the genre (at the best of times its still little more Very little was done very well in this game. The graphics are top-notch but they make up the least important part of enjoying a game (at least for myself). The gameplay felt sloppy (the cover system really wasn't a necessity and often left you more exposed than if you didn't use it), it didn't introduce anything new to the genre (at the best of times its still little more than a shooting gallery). The story feels tacked on, especially when compared to COD 4, I had no emotional investment in the characters and couldn't have cared less if they lived or died. The multiplayer seems pretty solid but it will be tough to truly judge it until most people have unlocked the badges. Not a bad a game, but it could have (and should have) been a lot more.… Expand
  91. DanM
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    I have really enjoyed this game since I bought it. The guns, though inaccurate at times, feel heavy and give that sense of power when you're shooting them. Movement feels much more real as when you sprint, your body carries momentum and it takes a bit longer to stop, turn, and aim. The action is intense, and the gun battles in the SP are just awesome. In those battles, the sounds of I have really enjoyed this game since I bought it. The guns, though inaccurate at times, feel heavy and give that sense of power when you're shooting them. Movement feels much more real as when you sprint, your body carries momentum and it takes a bit longer to stop, turn, and aim. The action is intense, and the gun battles in the SP are just awesome. In those battles, the sounds of bullets whizzing by, soldiers yelling at each other, explosions, it's all well done. This game was one of my reasons to get my ps3, and it did not fail to deliver.… Expand
  92. [Anonymous]
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    Epic game indeed. The visuals are outstanding and the intense enemy AI will always keep you on your toes. Using cover in this game is essential to your survival. The class based multiplayer is very intense. The dialog is kinda stale and the story is competent for a first person shooter. The voice acting is good but don't expect oscar worthy performances, its a video game after all.
  93. LukeM
    Mar 1, 2009
    6
    First thing, my overall comment on the game is that its an average shooter, not a excellent one, not a bad one. A average one (my score would have been 6.5 if i was able to put half points) I have played both the multi and the SP , the multi only has 1 new thing on it (the switching of game types as the map plays is a good idea) , other than that, its not much more than other shooters out First thing, my overall comment on the game is that its an average shooter, not a excellent one, not a bad one. A average one (my score would have been 6.5 if i was able to put half points) I have played both the multi and the SP , the multi only has 1 new thing on it (the switching of game types as the map plays is a good idea) , other than that, its not much more than other shooters out there at the moment. Yes it has classes, as unlockables, but that is a bad idea for the future of the game. In a months time any newcomers are going to have a hell of a time due to eveyrone else having bonuses and better equipment. Single player wise 3 missions in and i didn't know why i was invading this planet, i was told that these people are bad, that they invaded somewhere else, but why are they bad enough for the player to become like them by invading them, am i the bad guy? There is no explaination and i had to read the manual to understand why i was on the planet, that is bad storytelling. Also the description given to us by sony should not be the entire plot of the game, if it can be summed up that easily then theres something wrong! Gunplay is ok, again average, only being able to hold 2 guns makes it more realistic but if you do that, do not make the player pick up a rocket launcher just to open up a gate or something then have to swap back, its annoying.Other than that guns pretty generic (see the pattern here!) the gun with a dot scope, the single shot accurate gun etc, the cover system works quite well in single player, dunno why it doesn;t seem to be in multi or it is and I just havn;t spotted it Yes it has tacked on motion controls, and I am yet to figure out why reviewers are ok with ps3 tacked on motion controls when wii tacked on motion controls make them foam at the mouth and drop the score by 2 points. All in all a average shooter, kudos to the developer they did a good job, but with other shooters out there they really needed to do something different! (oh also why not 1080p? how long before developers can get the true power of the machine out of it).… Expand
  94. ChadP
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    I have not had so much fun with a console FPS in a long time. The online component is simply stunning and I have a feeling I'll be letting my XBL account deactivate because of this. With lack of a better ability to describe it this game is just that much fun and it amazing.
  95. DavidD
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    Gorgeous game, most realistic animations i've seen yet. opening cutscene is epic, and the game just feels massive in scope and immersive. enemy is varied, and looks great. its nice to have an epic looking enemy, ones that look like they actually pose a real threat. design in this game makes everything look really awesome, but everything is designed for utility... for a sci-fi Gorgeous game, most realistic animations i've seen yet. opening cutscene is epic, and the game just feels massive in scope and immersive. enemy is varied, and looks great. its nice to have an epic looking enemy, ones that look like they actually pose a real threat. design in this game makes everything look really awesome, but everything is designed for utility... for a sci-fi shooter, nothing seems too weird or misdesigned.… Expand
  96. Allans
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    Fantastic game. some cant get over the controls but stick with it. its the whole package. Worth owning a PS3 for this one.
  97. AndrewC
    Mar 1, 2009
    9
    For me not scoring a massive 10, its nearly perfect in every aspect, except for one i cant put my finger on. Is it the controls? the slightly low fps (doesn't show except at 1 point) I do not know, all i know is this is a game that will go down in history as haven't graphics that nearly match the massive PC game Crysis, I don't know how they did it on the ps3 , and tbh im For me not scoring a massive 10, its nearly perfect in every aspect, except for one i cant put my finger on. Is it the controls? the slightly low fps (doesn't show except at 1 point) I do not know, all i know is this is a game that will go down in history as haven't graphics that nearly match the massive PC game Crysis, I don't know how they did it on the ps3 , and tbh im happy not knowing and just playing it!… Expand
  98. Gav
    Mar 1, 2009
    5
    Wow - what an epic shame. This game was a fun - if rather repetitive & unimaginative - shooter, right up until the last boss. I always hate it when you sail through a game, then crash into a point where you get totally stuck - and for me that point in Killzone 2 has been the final boss battle. I've spent two thoroughly angering 1/2 hour sessions trying to beat him, and can't Wow - what an epic shame. This game was a fun - if rather repetitive & unimaginative - shooter, right up until the last boss. I always hate it when you sail through a game, then crash into a point where you get totally stuck - and for me that point in Killzone 2 has been the final boss battle. I've spent two thoroughly angering 1/2 hour sessions trying to beat him, and can't even tell if I've hurt him at all. I can only presume that whatever I'm doing (shooting him with bullets) is pointlessly wrong. This has actually retrospecively ruined the whole game for me, which would have otherwise got 8 from me - as it is, I really wish I hadn't bought it. Well done Havok / Sony / whoever - that's quite an accomplishment! … Expand
  99. MC
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    This game is seriously the BEST FPS i've ever experienced. The online is awesome, the story is amazing. The graphics are jaw dropping. What more do I need to say?? If you own a PS3 then you MUST get this game, you won't regret it. If you don't have a PS3 then I feel bad for you LOL! KZ2 for the win! Great job Sony & Guerilla Games!
  100. Alex
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    This game is amazing, the sounds effects are incredible and the level of immersion is unmatched. Graphically, I've never seen anything like it on a console game. Gameplay takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've played an hour or so you realise it is top draw. I had heard the storyline was weak, however I found it solid and got engaged in the characters. Anyone who enjoys This game is amazing, the sounds effects are incredible and the level of immersion is unmatched. Graphically, I've never seen anything like it on a console game. Gameplay takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've played an hour or so you realise it is top draw. I had heard the storyline was weak, however I found it solid and got engaged in the characters. Anyone who enjoys the FPS genre and has a PS3 must get this game!… 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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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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