Killzone 2

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1769 Ratings

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

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

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

    Thank you Geurilla!
  6. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 27, 2023
    9
    In my opinion, the second-best FPS game for the PS3 after the OG Modern Warfare 2. The surprise from the trailer that was notoriously feckin fake to releasing and getting some fantastic reviews was SUCH a surprise to me and I love it for a reason.
  7. yangfanhong
    Mar 23, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game wanted to be a Halo Killer, but it is far from Halo. It is more like a imitation of Call of Duty.… Expand
  8. The_D4RknesS
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    I hate exclusive games, I so wish Killzone 2 existed for PC! I played on PS3 plus the best experience that an FPS can give and playing with mouse and keyboard
  9. TonyBoyBR
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    um bom jogo de fps, porém o game trava em certos momentos, talvez devido ao gráfico forçar o ps3, todavia oferece uma jogabilidade insana e visceral.
  10. JrDouble
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    Good game, if not a bit dull. Final boss was pretty annoying but doable. I good looking FPS on the PS3.
  11. Gamersnews32
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Killzone 2 is a great shooter. It's grim and dirty. Heavy and gritty. It's a fun experience for the single player campaign alone. The story is fairly simple and while the characters are nothing to boast about, the plot driving the story is compelling from start to finish. This game feels good and weighty. Guns and melee attacks pack a punch. The cinematics are well done and we'll shot. TheKillzone 2 is a great shooter. It's grim and dirty. Heavy and gritty. It's a fun experience for the single player campaign alone. The story is fairly simple and while the characters are nothing to boast about, the plot driving the story is compelling from start to finish. This game feels good and weighty. Guns and melee attacks pack a punch. The cinematics are well done and we'll shot. The levels are well designed and the art direction is somewhat unique. The multiplayer is game changing. The way a single match can have three or so different game modes at once is unique and exciting, resulting in matches that can last up to 30 or so minutes. Overall, Killzone 2 is great! The single player campaign has a good story with a few memorable and entertaining characters, good cinematography, good pacing and fun levels. The multiplayer is like nothing else out there, even to this day.… Expand
  12. rareapricot
    Sep 12, 2022
    2
    Плохая игра, но хорошая демонстрация движка. Графика действительно выглядит невероятно для железа пс3, но в остальном это отвратительный шутер, который только можно было представить. Во-первых, игра пытается быть Gears, поэтому оттуда разработчики взяли систему укрытий. Во-вторых, разработчики ровнялись на Call of Duty, поэтому оттуда они взяли стрельбу по куче болванчиков. В-третьих,Плохая игра, но хорошая демонстрация движка. Графика действительно выглядит невероятно для железа пс3, но в остальном это отвратительный шутер, который только можно было представить. Во-первых, игра пытается быть Gears, поэтому оттуда разработчики взяли систему укрытий. Во-вторых, разработчики ровнялись на Call of Duty, поэтому оттуда они взяли стрельбу по куче болванчиков. В-третьих, ощущается некий привкус Halo. В результате получится максимально убогий и отвратительный игровой опыт.

    Игра очень медленная в худшем смысле. Управление неотзывчевое. Враги бегут бесконечно и требуют постоянного продвижения вперед, но ты не можешь, потому что это кавер шутер, поэтому ты пытаешься отстреливаться, только оружие и прицеливание работает ужасно. Сюжет максимально пытается быть Gears, но при этом не дает харизматичных персонажей и интересных сюжетных моментов. Если бы я не играл в первую часть серии, то я бы ничего не понял из происходящего. Люди хвалят мультиплеер, но он такой же унылый, как и основная игра.    … Expand
  13. MechGundam13
    Aug 2, 2022
    8
    Killzone 2 is a must have for the PS3, a huge improvement over the first Entry in the series.

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

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

    But even Killzone 2 has some bad bits.

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

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

    Still would recommend to play it at least once if you are a fan of the genre.    … Expand
  14. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Killzone 2 looks and feels amazing. While the story is a bit mundane, the fun gameplay and fantastic multiplayer make up for it.
  15. BatmanTheNr1
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    proud to be a ps3 owner, fantastic game, visuals gameplay everything!!!!!!!
  16. TurkishPS3Gamer
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    This is Amazing but Real. This game is better than MW2. Graphics are Excellent, even better than some modern day games All that textures, lighting, character models are top notch. Gameplay is Very, very Great, The Cover system adds a realism and quality to the game that other games don't have. AI Much better than many games. It did a better job than all Call of Duty games. Story isThis is Amazing but Real. This game is better than MW2. Graphics are Excellent, even better than some modern day games All that textures, lighting, character models are top notch. Gameplay is Very, very Great, The Cover system adds a realism and quality to the game that other games don't have. AI Much better than many games. It did a better job than all Call of Duty games. Story is slightly above average. But Lore is Very Nice and Multiplayer is wonderful. However, the biggest problem in the game is that there is very little variety of vehicles, the vehicles we use are only Tank, AA gun, Anti-Aircraft and EXO . Although 4 vehicles seem like enough for you, we use these vehicles for a very short time, which reduces the variety in the game. But that's the only problem with the game, everything else is very Great .Lastly, the game makes good use of the Controller's features, Vibration puts you in a more combat atmosphere, and Motion sensors are well used on C4s or valves. My score is 93… Expand
  17. MrBrooun
    Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Графон отвал башки, ии просто порой выбешивает, босс в конце вообще не балансился.
  18. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 10
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 7
    Story: 8
    Total: 8.17
  19. agekbaten
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    An excellent sony shooter that is played with great pleasure. On a high difficulty level, there is a finely honed balance that does not allow you to relax, but appreciates the player's skills, in contrast to sitting in shelters (uncharted 1-3). An excellent gameplay-oriented game with excellent visual style (just look at the hellgast) and graphics (which, albeit too dark, showed a decentAn excellent sony shooter that is played with great pleasure. On a high difficulty level, there is a finely honed balance that does not allow you to relax, but appreciates the player's skills, in contrast to sitting in shelters (uncharted 1-3). An excellent gameplay-oriented game with excellent visual style (just look at the hellgast) and graphics (which, albeit too dark, showed a decent level for the console, although worse than crysic, which gave many computers tests).
    It is difficult, painful and the game hits the balls, but after passing through you experience a great sense of pleasure.It’s very interesting to go through. Among the shortcomings, the questionable use of the capabilities of the gamepad, excessively dark graphics, the plot of the game will not present interesting stories in the notes, and the fps is sometimes small (but considering the graphics, this is normal).
    Would bet the game 9 out of 10.
    To increase the overall rating, I put 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  20. Ruegrong
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    I have been playing this game for awhile now and the more I play it the more I don't like it. the controls are terrible. There's is so much lag when you turn its almost impossible to kill someone.on top of that every gun is extremely inaccurate, there's is no point aiming down sights. Multiplayer is descent , the controls are a little better but most of time enemy camps outside your spawn,I have been playing this game for awhile now and the more I play it the more I don't like it. the controls are terrible. There's is so much lag when you turn its almost impossible to kill someone.on top of that every gun is extremely inaccurate, there's is no point aiming down sights. Multiplayer is descent , the controls are a little better but most of time enemy camps outside your spawn, killing you every time you spawn. They are a lot better because of the unlocked abilities they have and you don't have anything.… Expand
  21. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    The best exclusive shooter on the PS3. It might be overrated by critics, but it's a big improvement over the original. Any fan of Sony's Uncharted series will be impressed. The campaign is a lot of fun and the multiplayer is enjoyable. While Killzone will never be a Halo killer, this is the best of the series. I would rate it with a 9 out of 10.
  22. JustABitAgroed
    Jul 26, 2021
    3
    One of the most overrated games I've ever played in my life. Can't believe how bought-off some of these critics are. The campaign barely scrapes 5 HOURS. It wants to be CoD so bad it added ADSing and nearly all the guns it added are carbon copies of modern weaponry (the Bizon, M14, M249, and LAW). The AI is absurdly braindead and will get in your way constantly. Be prepared to bash yourOne of the most overrated games I've ever played in my life. Can't believe how bought-off some of these critics are. The campaign barely scrapes 5 HOURS. It wants to be CoD so bad it added ADSing and nearly all the guns it added are carbon copies of modern weaponry (the Bizon, M14, M249, and LAW). The AI is absurdly braindead and will get in your way constantly. Be prepared to bash your teammates to oblivion to try and make enough space to walk past them in the tiny corridors where they nearly always block you. Plus the enemy AI just ignores you half the time. The cover system is so insanely bad I couldn't believe my eyes. When you duck out from cover your crosshair moves making it so that you can't line up shots beforehand. Not that any of the guns aside from the LMG are accurate enough to headshot with anyway. Sometimes you'll just get one-shotted by enemies from full health as well. There are the rocket launchers that do way too much splash damage, but also sometimes enemies will just put a burst into you and you'll die from full health, on normal difficulty. It happened to me about 8 times in my playthrough. Speaking of, the UI is so bad you almost never know where you're getting shot from, especially if you're colorblind like me. The story is also even more basic than the first game, and the characters are even more annoying, constantly screaming at you to hurry up or to revive them, not to mention just being the dumbest people alive, except for one of them who isn't in the game very long. But the worst part of the game is the performance. There are so many loading screens, loading stutters, and loading freezes. The game has to load practically every room you step foot in and every 30 paces you take. Even with all that loading, during firefights you'll be lucky to get more than 15 or 20 FPS, often lower if there's a lot going on and the god-awful framerate makes aiming a chore. Honestly, the only reason to play this game is to use that delicious flamethrower. Seriously, best flamethrower I've seen in a game. This game was such a disappointment. Compared to its contemporaries like Modern Warfare 2 and Halo 3: ODST, this game is an absolute amateurish embarrassment. They had a good foundation going on with the first game and I couldn't wait to see the story, characters, and gameplay refined for a sequel. Instead, they focused solely on graphics and absolutely nothing else, making this truly some of the most insulting tripe the AAA industry has puked out. Do yourself a favor and steer clear.… Expand
  23. PSGaming
    Jul 17, 2021
    7
    For me it is an OK game.It has nice graphics,but sometimes they felt bit to blurry.The voice acting sync sometimes was off it was not good at all.The controls felt very sluggish,even i set the sensitivity on the highest level.
  24. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 17, 2021
    7
    Killing space Nazis has never felt so good. Guerilla games has produced an excellent sequel which distills the core gameplay down to a satisfying loop.
  25. AK_47Killer7
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This games has incredible graphics, a very good gameplay and an emotional storyline.
  26. elolugo
    Oct 9, 2020
    8
    Very good game. Even for today. Beautiful graphics. If you're a FPS fan then you should play this game by any means
  27. SamirMrtnz
    Oct 6, 2020
    9
    Juegazo en todos sus aspectos, gameplay frenético, personajes memorables, una historia buena, excelente banda sonora e increíble ambientación de los mejores shooters que e jugado en Ps3
  28. hocineDZ
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    I don't know if the servers are still working or are down but i spent hours and hours playing the online mode back since it's so fun and addictive i ranked first for so many times and i was in the top players of the week i got my platinum already the hard mode in the single player is a real challenge especially for the last mission and the controls are different than the other fps gamesI don't know if the servers are still working or are down but i spent hours and hours playing the online mode back since it's so fun and addictive i ranked first for so many times and i was in the top players of the week i got my platinum already the hard mode in the single player is a real challenge especially for the last mission and the controls are different than the other fps games but that's what makes this game so unique i had no problem using R3 button for zooming or L3 to sprint this is a must play ps3 game… Expand
  29. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    7/10
    big improvement from the first installment, though what to expect after half a decade?
    Nice guns, nice gameplay, weird ass controls though, very strange, bare in mind this came out the same year as MW2, and the controls on MW2 are smooth as butter. Story was good. Howevery, the reason as to why this won't get a 10/10 is because I can't turn off motion sensor like I could in KZ3. I    7/10
    big improvement from the first installment, though what to expect after half a decade?
    Nice guns, nice gameplay, weird ass controls though, very strange, bare in mind this came out the same year as MW2, and the controls on MW2 are smooth as butter. Story was good.
    Howevery, the reason as to why this won't get a 10/10 is because I can't turn off motion sensor like I could in KZ3. I play with a 3rd party controller, since I broke my DS3 back in 2015 I believe and original DS3 controllers are going around for 100+ € and I cannot afford that for one dumbass controller, so I will sadly never be able to play this game again.    … Expand
  30. storygamer
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    Sure, the PlayStation 3 had many great fps games. But then there was Killzone 2! This game is more action packed than a Bruce Willis blockbuster movie. Combined with a cool story, superb controls and graphics, that can still keep up today. Just WOW!
  31. LironesAlviento
    Aug 20, 2020
    7
    Muy buen juego, no soy fan de los shooters pero no deja de ser muiy entretenido.
  32. Alentejano
    Aug 19, 2020
    6
    Grim and entertaining FPS that actually cares about its worldbuilding and that makes for a good tale of war.
  33. vagg7
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    This is an old masterpiece But it hasn't aged well at all. The game was a chore to play and the enemies were bullet sponges
  34. Muismi
    Apr 28, 2020
    6
    Killzone 2 es un buen juego shooter, con buena trama y por ejemplo, unos detalles de desgaste de armas excelentes, pero no se puede obviar el tremendo downgrade que tuvo con respecto a los primeros gameplays que se mostraron. El engaño al gran público fue patente y a día de hoy se puede comprobar. Fue todo un circo, una herramienta que se usó para vender la "nueva generación de consolas",Killzone 2 es un buen juego shooter, con buena trama y por ejemplo, unos detalles de desgaste de armas excelentes, pero no se puede obviar el tremendo downgrade que tuvo con respecto a los primeros gameplays que se mostraron. El engaño al gran público fue patente y a día de hoy se puede comprobar. Fue todo un circo, una herramienta que se usó para vender la "nueva generación de consolas", que además era exclusivo de Sony por lo que ya desde 2005 se mostraban trailers increibles (literalmente no se podía creer que eso funcionase en una PS3). Aún así recomiendo jugarlo si te gustan los shooters, los gráficos no son malos para nada, los niveles son algo "pasilleros" eso sí, pero la trama gustará al gran público.… Expand
  35. AlvaroK95
    Jan 4, 2020
    5
    Un juego para echar el rato pero nada más. No emociona, es un poco tosco para cuando salió y es muy corto.
  36. KratosKong
    Jun 9, 2019
    9
    Este juego es todo lo contrario de lo que fue su primera entrega. Posee una historia interesante, un buen Gunplay y un apartado técnico sobresaliente
  37. Bottlecaps
    Mar 18, 2019
    9
    Killzone is a a rare series where the sequel is the best in the series , among-st borderlands and banjo kazooie. killzone2 rose from the mild dumpster fire that was killzone 1 to forge an identity for it self and make a huge splash despite the advertisement debacle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Well i am a fan of killzone saga and am writing this in 2019
    i love all killzones and all of them are rock especialy killzone 2
    man its owsome game its very cool
    killzone 2 its one of my best 3d shooter game i love the story , the action, the sounds, the adventure the story.
    just buy this game you will love it
    but one important thing, me as a realistic the maps are all like the same and ugly its the helghans planet all places looks same not so diffrent then other maps.
    and the trailer of E3 2005 its not like the game that was a fake, but for me the game is alot better then the es 2005 trailer, the AI is perfect, their is alot o soldiers type, and i will never forget when i faced the rocket launcher with the knife he was reloading,man he was afraid when he saw me getting close, this game is awsome, i enjoyed the online more then any others game, sad that we have to move on with other games whil time is passed.
    killzone 3 was kickass but 2 is better for me.
    ok guys i hope my review help you to decide to buy this game
    have a good game and enjoy online, my user is R-SOUB    … Expand
  39. ElemWiz
    Feb 12, 2019
    5
    "Killzone 2" is definitely a major step up from "Killzone 1". The graphics are really good, and the enemy AI provides one heck of a challenge. So why is my rating so low? Well, unfortunately, the ally AI is so terrible that it made the last boss fight ridiculously unfair. I watched in horror as the final boss riddled Rico with bullets repeatedly, while Rico just stood there facing the"Killzone 2" is definitely a major step up from "Killzone 1". The graphics are really good, and the enemy AI provides one heck of a challenge. So why is my rating so low? Well, unfortunately, the ally AI is so terrible that it made the last boss fight ridiculously unfair. I watched in horror as the final boss riddled Rico with bullets repeatedly, while Rico just stood there facing the opposite direction. Did he run? Did he return fire? No, he stood there, apparently so entranced by the palace architecture that he barely noticed the blood spewing from himself. This happened so often during the course of the game that the only reason I continued playing was I'm OCD and a glutton for punishment. Also, the dialog was terrible, the voice acting was terrible, and the plot had so many points that lacked common sense it was difficult to suspend disbelief. Further, why would you ever put someone as dumb and as wholly worthless as Rico in charge of a squad? Further, the enemy, the Helghast, were far more interesting--well, actually interesting--than the people on your own side. Nothing irritates me more about a video game than when it starts off amazing and slides down the garbage chute the further in you go. It was wholly frustrating and rage-inducing to watch.… Expand
  40. Kskj37
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
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  41. Papamia
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  42. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    8
    A really good game, there are lots of cool things about it and it is a lot of fun to play.
  43. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    After playing the first game and was astounded by how tedious and bland the game was, Killzone 2 blew me away. The gameplay itself was exponentially better, so much more fluid and challenging. The graphics were gorgeous and have aged so well, made it hard to believe that this game is 8+ years old. The characters were expanded on from the first game as they had really no depth at all in theAfter playing the first game and was astounded by how tedious and bland the game was, Killzone 2 blew me away. The gameplay itself was exponentially better, so much more fluid and challenging. The graphics were gorgeous and have aged so well, made it hard to believe that this game is 8+ years old. The characters were expanded on from the first game as they had really no depth at all in the first game, and you play as a character separate from the four main characters which allows you to care about the main protagonist (inherently) and also the supporting characters since you've played as them before. Like a beautiful combination of Battlefield's gameplay and Halo's futurism with a score straight out of Hans Zimmer's career, Killzone 2 shines bright and stands out as one of gaming's best shooters.… Expand
  44. kylocosplay
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    My first game of Killzone that I played. The campaign is brutal and the graphics are so realistic. The multiplayer has 32 players in a match with a lot of game modes and a variety of class like Battlefield. One headshot with any weapon = one kill. Is simply perfect.
  45. Gizmo-Guy
    Apr 19, 2018
    8
    Really good shooter with awesome bullet impact and shooting mechanics and intriguing storyline
  46. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    7
    Так и не прошел, забросив на первых уровнях игры. Шутеры на PS3 не самые удачные.
  47. kikflip1234
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    an awesome story, gameplay, graphics and multiplayer!, but it lacks of enemy variety
  48. Aeromusic
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    Очень однообразные перестрелки компенсируются голливудской постановкой и общим сюжетом. Разнообразия в миссиях нет, но его добавили в третьей части. В целом - нормалёк.
  49. marcosladarense
    Jun 18, 2017
    8
    When i give an 8, is because a game is mediocer. Killzone is a bad gray and red-ish colour pallete with just one gameplay purpose, go to a cover and shoot in everything that pops on the screen. The game is good just on the last level when going to the palace. I don't understand how the critics and players loves this game. it is completely inferior to Resistance series.
  50. jelikey
    Mar 28, 2017
    7
    This game looks awesome! I would say it's up to par with Gears 1 and 2. But the gameplay could be worked on a bit. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. The whole aiming scheme is just horrible it feels like you can't hit anything. When you jump it doesn't even feel like you are jumping, or when you run it feels so slow and awkward. But the cheesiest feel is when you
  51. Juras
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    Not fan of fps games but this one has great art direction with top quality graphics. Another PlayStation 3 tech demo like Uncharted but i enjoye much more. Dirty metal future war with nazi like Helghast was great experience.
  52. Antemiz
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    this game is sick, i was loving it when i first played this, graphics were kool, gameplay and online aswell, .
  53. Meathook94
    Feb 14, 2016
    5
    This is my first game review... I'm playing KZ2 while my PS4 downloads an update for another game. This game is okay, but I'm not fond of the controls. X/Y sensitivity is sluggish, you cannot turn quickly while sprinting... and I prefer using O to crouch, but that's not an option in this game. The cover system is terrible, as is attempting to melee an enemy. Grenades are slow to toss, theThis is my first game review... I'm playing KZ2 while my PS4 downloads an update for another game. This game is okay, but I'm not fond of the controls. X/Y sensitivity is sluggish, you cannot turn quickly while sprinting... and I prefer using O to crouch, but that's not an option in this game. The cover system is terrible, as is attempting to melee an enemy. Grenades are slow to toss, the pistol is slow to fire. Only being able to carry 1 heavy weapon kinda sucks. Story-wise, I haven't been paying it much attention, I wouldn't call it captivating. Graphics were great. Enemies all sound the same. NPC allies are generally useless. I haven't beaten it yet, actually haven't played it in quite some time, as other games had captured my attention. I'd call it a disappointingly average game, so I'll give it a score that reflects my opinion. 5/10.… Expand
  54. joshuadegreiff
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    The game is amazing the bosses really difficult to passing through! I like the game highly recommend so far this game is the best of Killzone's out there! Maybe in the future I will update this review if they come up with something better than Killzone 2
  55. chrisd19844
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Killzone 2 is still one of the best FPS ever made. It makes most of the other shooting games on the PS3, PS4, and Xbox look like wii games in comparison. Even almost 7 years later I still repaly it once a year since the controls and mechanics are just so solid. Graphically, the game is a masterpiece - so much so that you can just stand there taking in your surroundings, unable to believeKillzone 2 is still one of the best FPS ever made. It makes most of the other shooting games on the PS3, PS4, and Xbox look like wii games in comparison. Even almost 7 years later I still repaly it once a year since the controls and mechanics are just so solid. Graphically, the game is a masterpiece - so much so that you can just stand there taking in your surroundings, unable to believe that developers could make such a visual feast. And of course the game itself is pure FPS with great gunplay, awesome enemy AI and killer envrionments to unleash your carnage. The characters are great too and the single player campaign is a nice, lengthy affair. The multiplayer is still active as of late 2015 and is also a lot of fun to play. Plus, it's a well known fact that KZ2 on hard is the most challenging game to beat on the PS3, so if you accomplish that you'll get some pretty good street cred as well. If you haven't played this yet you're really missing out, especially now that you can get a copy pretty cheap. 10/10.… Expand
  56. homer4president
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    A tougher, more complex follow-up to a very popular Playstation exclusive game line. Animation, graphics have improved. Different controls make a little confusing if going right from the original "Killzone" to 2 but not bad. A fun, violent sci-fi combat game exclusive for the PS.
  57. ConnKon
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    Played in 2015, my first shooter for the PS3. Review for the single player:
    Visuals: Still great graphics and the realistic tone really adds to the immersion. Great futuristic space-nazi setting and art design.
    Music: It's very good and dramatic. Fits (and creates) the atmosphere. Story: The weakest aspect of the single player. It's a grand battle with cool enemies but there isn't much    Played in 2015, my first shooter for the PS3. Review for the single player:
    Visuals: Still great graphics and the realistic tone really adds to the immersion. Great futuristic space-nazi setting and art design.
    Music: It's very good and dramatic. Fits (and creates) the atmosphere.
    Story: The weakest aspect of the single player. It's a grand battle with cool enemies but there isn't much interesting about the story. It's weak, but it's not the focus of the game.
    Gameplay: Here is where K2 shines. Very addictive and fun shooting mechanics, once you're hooked you don't want to stop.
    NOTE: the controls aren't responsive enough at first, making it barely playable. Tweak the settings and download the update to go from barely playable to awesome controls :) 8.7/10    … Expand
  58. hongkong97
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    this game is awesome back in the day for ps3 gamers, and its still good today! if you have a ps3 buy this game or buy the orignal killzone for ps2. its awesome mulitplayer makes it better than ever!
  59. B1ackGuard
    Jul 14, 2015
    7
    The game is interesting, but more suitable for hardcore fans of shooters. The game is somewhat similar to Quake 2 in style. In my opinion, the game has some serious flaws: not a good storyline, bad settings of aiming, too hardcore walkthrough. Sometimes you just cant pass the level. The final battle with Radek became the talk of the town.
  60. emlugo123
    Feb 25, 2015
    6
    Could have cared less about the story, I did not feel a connection to any of the characters. Some of the missions are very long and tedious. The shooting itself is fun though so I'm guessing that's what matters.
  61. RealHelghast
    Feb 19, 2015
    9
    Probably the best FPS game I have played of all time. Pretty decent campaign mode and even better multiplayer. There's plenty of action with 32 player online battles in huge map environments. The maps in Killzone 2 seem much bigger than they are in Killzone 3. The ability to mix abilities with different classes is especially fun. You don't know what the other team is brining to the tableProbably the best FPS game I have played of all time. Pretty decent campaign mode and even better multiplayer. There's plenty of action with 32 player online battles in huge map environments. The maps in Killzone 2 seem much bigger than they are in Killzone 3. The ability to mix abilities with different classes is especially fun. You don't know what the other team is brining to the table because you can change your class and badge during a respawn. As a tactician, you can control the battlefield by putting down spawn grenades in strategic locations. The game is always changing and you have to adapt or to it or suffer the consequences. I think I have more hours played in this game than any other PS3 title. Killzone 3 was ok, and Killzone SF was junk.… Expand
  62. Dionysus777
    Feb 5, 2015
    8
    I like this one. Ai is some of the best ive seen on a console. My buddy doesn't like the weapons. He say hard to aim. I say go back to ur duty head least they're closer to realism. I say lets see u run around with a gatling gun like ur holding a glock9. Dont ask me about multiplayer dat stuff just isnt 4 me.
  63. Deathwurm
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    A really great FPS!
    The story is only OK but the graphics are great! It's set at a pretty fast pace, so there isn't always time to really get a chance to see some of the finer details that are there.
    This one takes place on Helghast and is absolutely better than the original Killzone, which in my opinion simply hasn't age well, but that's understandable given the big difference between    A really great FPS!
    The story is only OK but the graphics are great! It's set at a pretty fast pace, so there isn't always time to really get a chance to see some of the finer details that are there.
    This one takes place on Helghast and is absolutely better than the original Killzone, which in my opinion simply hasn't age well, but that's understandable given the big difference between the capabilities of the PS2 & PS3 systems.
    The voice acting is so bad it's great & the Helghast got to keep their over-the-top 80s arcade-game voices which I found so hilarious in Killzone.
    If you enjoy blowing off steam by playing FPSs then ignore the haters and make some time for this game.
    Some pretty nice new mechanics and weapons (he Helghan Electric Gun is personal favorite of mine)    … Expand
  64. ACGAMESOP
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    Killzone 2 and 3 are my favourite shooters for the ps3.Awesome gameplay,op weapons,really good story and very beatifull graphics.Also the multi is pretty nice and will have a lot of hours playing
  65. OmoDeCarton
    Oct 21, 2014
    6
    One of the first if not the first game for PS3. In the beginning of the "new generation" this was the first FPS and the hype was very high. Sadly we were and we are disappointed. The graphic is not so good and there are a lot of "loading" moment, where the screen freeze for a couple of second. They are in some strategic point, so there is no real problem during combat, but they are stillOne of the first if not the first game for PS3. In the beginning of the "new generation" this was the first FPS and the hype was very high. Sadly we were and we are disappointed. The graphic is not so good and there are a lot of "loading" moment, where the screen freeze for a couple of second. They are in some strategic point, so there is no real problem during combat, but they are still annoying. Also you can see a many freeze (for less than a second). The music and the sound effects are also poor. The plot is very thin and there are too many things left out, nothing is explained about the first episode just some hints...
    And the end game? Ahhh... It's better not to speak about it!    … Expand
  66. dinosauryoshi
    Jun 30, 2014
    8
    If you like blowing stuff up (space Nazis in particular) then this'll be right up your street. I'm not much of an FPS man generally but occassionaly I get the hankering to play one and this was such a time. This featured the most immersive gameplay I've ever experienced in an FPS, the controls are slick, the sound effects great, and although the graphics are starting to show their age aIf you like blowing stuff up (space Nazis in particular) then this'll be right up your street. I'm not much of an FPS man generally but occassionaly I get the hankering to play one and this was such a time. This featured the most immersive gameplay I've ever experienced in an FPS, the controls are slick, the sound effects great, and although the graphics are starting to show their age a little they're still more than adequate. Where it falls down a little is on the story front for me, I didn't feel the characters were that great (a little too stereotyped for my liking). The ISA (the team you play as) didn't have much going for it to make you really like them and the story was all pretty simplistic. I did like the Darth-Vader inspired bad guy Radec and his clearly Nazi inspired chronies however, their red faces contrasting to the general greyness of the game looked really bad-ass. That's another topic worth mentioning, the game is very grey, a little more variation in the levels would have been nice.
    Overall this was a hell of a lot of fun, with amazing gameplay but falls short of being great because of the simplistic unengaging story and generally forgettable 'good guy' characters.    … Expand
  67. DGDrocks7
    Mar 23, 2014
    8
    First, I'd like to say that the graphics of this game are just phenomenal. Even though released in 2009, it can still hold up to today's games. Plus, it has so much attention to detail. Gunshot wounds are near-realistic, and AI is actually intelligent (enemy soldiers can and will flank you). But I really hated the story. It could have been great, they just needed to develop the charactersFirst, I'd like to say that the graphics of this game are just phenomenal. Even though released in 2009, it can still hold up to today's games. Plus, it has so much attention to detail. Gunshot wounds are near-realistic, and AI is actually intelligent (enemy soldiers can and will flank you). But I really hated the story. It could have been great, they just needed to develop the characters more. Instead, characters drop the f-bomb every 5 seconds. Multiplayer is awesome, but vanilla maps are lacking (only 8). Try get the Killzone bundle though, you'll get the first 3 KZ games and all their DLC.… Expand
  68. nikostsg
    Feb 21, 2014
    8
    KZ2 is one the best first-person shooter games for ps3.It's gameplay is great and it's graphics make it looks like real.The story is awesome and it makes you fight through explosive battefields against Helgast.It's only disanvantage is the variety of weapons.There are only a little amount of kind of weapons that makes the game less interesting.But it ks not a reason for no buy it!!!For meKZ2 is one the best first-person shooter games for ps3.It's gameplay is great and it's graphics make it looks like real.The story is awesome and it makes you fight through explosive battefields against Helgast.It's only disanvantage is the variety of weapons.There are only a little amount of kind of weapons that makes the game less interesting.But it ks not a reason for no buy it!!!For me it worth it… Expand
  69. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 22, 2013
    8
    Killzone 2 is a perfect showcase of the power of the Playstation 3. The single player is bold, and the multiplayer is ambitious. Both are very successful as well.
  70. the_blueprint
    Dec 11, 2013
    7
    Good shooter. Like the world created here. Although there is nothing new or special about it. It looks good, it controls well. I don't like the grey worlds though, there should be more color in this game.
  71. McKee92
    Nov 22, 2013
    4
    I'm really disappointed with the second game in this series. I loved the 1st killzone, in particular because the settings looks both realistic and futuristic, and because the story was engaging. Frankly, I can't tell you what the story in number 2 is like, because I can't get over how mediocre the game mechanics are. Firstly, the aiming is slow and clunky, the crosshairs are nearI'm really disappointed with the second game in this series. I loved the 1st killzone, in particular because the settings looks both realistic and futuristic, and because the story was engaging. Frankly, I can't tell you what the story in number 2 is like, because I can't get over how mediocre the game mechanics are. Firstly, the aiming is slow and clunky, the crosshairs are near invisible, the particle effects (whilst pretty) make spotting anything in the entirely brown grey environment a pain, death happens randomly, enemies fluctuate between insane bullet sponges, to flimsy cardboard cutouts, the AI is a bit special, and the combat is just not fun. I put the aiming sensitivity to full, and it still takes several seconds to pan from one side of the screen to the other, which in a game where enemies can essentially one shot you, and the hit indicator is non-existent, makes surviving each fire fight tedious at best.

    I really wanted to enjoy this game, but Its one of the few games where I cannot stand to play it because the mechanics of it are terrible.    … Expand
  72. solo-kreep
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    killzone 2 was so great because it had that authentic vibe to it. It was that one out of 100 games that feel like it was already a classic even though you first got it. cant believe i sold mines. need to get another copy asap.
  73. Ad4m
    Nov 5, 2013
    6
    I can't believe this game has earned such high rankings. The story is a catastrophe and the campaign is boring. I give a six because the multiplayer is better.
  74. Steven0125
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    Killzone 2....Highly hyped and highly anticipated. Does not disappoint either. From the moment you start this game up it makes you feel like it's a real war going on. The game looks beautiful, but it has an awful lot of brown and orange. The controls are loyal to Killzone but it does take some getting used to especially the melee. The story is very well written and shows that the HelgastKillzone 2....Highly hyped and highly anticipated. Does not disappoint either. From the moment you start this game up it makes you feel like it's a real war going on. The game looks beautiful, but it has an awful lot of brown and orange. The controls are loyal to Killzone but it does take some getting used to especially the melee. The story is very well written and shows that the Helgast aren't just alien they're also human. The voice acting is very well done and the sound effects will shatter glass with surround sound on. Shooting gets a little annoying since the crossair dissapears the longer you shoot and your bullets become more inaccuarte but you'll get used to it and that's not a problem in multiplayer. Oh yeah, the multiplayer. When I had my choice of Call of Duty or Killzone 2, I chose Killzone 2. It is just THAT much fun and easy to get into. It has a lot of traditional FPS MP modes only renamed and retweeked. An overall incredible package that no shooter/ps3 fan should dare miss out.… Expand
  75. Fedelca
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    "Killzone 2" es un first person shooter con una historia, si bien no es muy original, pero su acción sólida y sus gráficos superiores lo defienden que da gusto. Este título es un logro tecnológico y actualmente tiene uno de los mejores multiplayers que he jugado. Si no lo han jugado les digo que les espera mucha acción y diversión.
  76. Predatorium
    Sep 22, 2013
    9
    Okay so it's September 2013 and I decided to play Killzone 2, a title that I only played briefly in 2009. Now I've been playing BF3, Crysis 2 on PC with max settings so I wasn't expecting much in the graphics department but I have never been so surprised before. This game looks amazing on my LG 55" LED tv. I also decided to play it with 3D turned on and woah. It's amazing. The gore, theOkay so it's September 2013 and I decided to play Killzone 2, a title that I only played briefly in 2009. Now I've been playing BF3, Crysis 2 on PC with max settings so I wasn't expecting much in the graphics department but I have never been so surprised before. This game looks amazing on my LG 55" LED tv. I also decided to play it with 3D turned on and woah. It's amazing. The gore, the weapons, the animations and all the details and amazing graphics just sucked me into this game. I played it nonstop from start to finish and can't wait to get Killzone 3.

    So this leaves me thinking, why exactly do we desperately need a new generation of gaming platforms? What exactly will they improve so much to be considered "next generation"? The leap isn't that big looking at the new titles that will come out. Do we really crave those extra textures so much? Because that's basically what it adds, and less loading times perhaps. The lighting is already perfected in Killzone 2. Sure connectivity and online play seems to be the new thing that grants it the title of "next generation" but this could be done on current aswell.. Oh well that went off track. Anyway, if you haven't played Killzone 2, you'll be amazed with what your PS3 can do.    … Expand
  77. carloswalnuts
    Sep 17, 2013
    9
    An excellent shooter, one of the best games I've played on ps3, for its graphics, its dark and gloomy environments, for its realism, for its addictive multiplayer gameplay, I only to criticize that there are quests that are repetitive.
  78. Pickle
    Sep 5, 2013
    4
    Disappointing, Mediocre and repetitive, those are the emotions and feelings that Killzone 2 evoke on my conscious mind while playing it.

    It amazes me how some people can foolishly get hyped for just a couple of nice graphical effects, i said it before and i said it again, graphics, don't make a game, good. It's the combination of the different departments that work in the game itself    Disappointing, Mediocre and repetitive, those are the emotions and feelings that Killzone 2 evoke on my conscious mind while playing it.

    It amazes me how some people can foolishly get hyped for just a couple of nice graphical effects, i said it before and i said it again, graphics, don't make a game, good.
    It's the combination of the different departments that work in the game itself in a well thought way, with heart, and intelligence put into it.

    Killzone 2 it's you running around in a wide and repetitive stage while shooting the exact same model of a "Helghast" over, and over, and over again, there's no stop into it and when finally is, it can just be summed up into you as the player getting on a mech and shooting the exact same models once again, it's an endless loop of repetition that i can't stand, there where several different times where i felt like i was being forced into played the game.

    The worst problem of the game itself is the incredible lost of potential that "SCEA" demonstrates in this game. the "Helghast" could possibly be one of the most intriguing and interesting characters that someone might play against in a video game, but they get such a poor and mediocre treatment, that you just get upset there isn't a lot more information of them in the game, it's a huge waste of opportunity when it happen.

    The characters that carry along with you throughout the "joyful ride" that "Killzone 2" offers, are one of the most uninteresting, and annoying characters that any game can share to the player, once again, this game just manages to shine when a huge waste of potential shows up.
    But that's not the worst part of "Killzone 2", oh no, it gets much, much worse.
    The gameplay of this game is extremely repetitive, there wasn't even one thing that i can recall being memorable or interesting, or that even shined throughout my boring, and dull experience with it.

    It is disgusting that a game like "KIllzone 2" can be praised so much at a point of being considered, "one of the best shooters for the ps3", pathetic, shallow, uninteresting, boring, repetitive, it's the experience that you're more that likely are going to have while playing "Killzone 2".

    Don't get fooled by the naive and ignorant reviews, of some people that can get surprised with a couple of nice graphical effects, and shadows that pop out, and cover the awful failure that this game is.
    Even then, the cover up doesn't last for a while.    … Expand
  79. Justinavery7074
    Aug 23, 2013
    10
    At first I thought this was just another stupid FPS but after 30 minutes, I knew I was dead wrong. The gameplay mixes your average FPS with other great elements. Xbox may have Halo but Playstation has Killzone.
  80. s0cks
    Jun 26, 2013
    4
    Although I'm playing this game 4 years after it's release I am gobsmacked that it got such stellar reviews. It's so generic that it hurts. I could best describe this game as a Call of Duty clone. It could probably make it as a Black Ops title if the controls weren't so and slow. So what makes it's so terrible you say? The level design is uninspiring to say the least shades of brown andAlthough I'm playing this game 4 years after it's release I am gobsmacked that it got such stellar reviews. It's so generic that it hurts. I could best describe this game as a Call of Duty clone. It could probably make it as a Black Ops title if the controls weren't so and slow. So what makes it's so terrible you say? The level design is uninspiring to say the least shades of brown and grey, claustrophobic, & repetitive. Checkpoints that lead you forward to yet another wave of enemies. Bland weaponry. The voice acting is cringe worthy, and the lip syncing looks like something you'd see in a game pre-2000. Maybe I'm spoiled by recent releases, but this PS3 exclusive has been a let down.… Expand
  81. Zime
    May 30, 2013
    10
    An absolutely fantastic game with the best atmosphere in a war-based shooter that I've ever played.

    The conflict between Vekta and Helghan feels real. It's dark, horrible, scary, and yet so utterly fantastic. Killzone 2 feels realistic due to the controls which on purpose are a bit slow and hard maneuvered. You have to take cover, flank, in short use a strategy to survive. Like it    An absolutely fantastic game with the best atmosphere in a war-based shooter that I've ever played.

    The conflict between Vekta and Helghan feels real. It's dark, horrible, scary, and yet so utterly fantastic. Killzone 2 feels realistic due to the controls which on purpose are a bit slow and hard maneuvered. You have to take cover, flank, in short use a strategy to survive. Like it should be in a war.

    One of the best games of the entire generation.    … Expand
  82. Mothmaan
    May 20, 2013
    10
    This game deserves to be considered as the best fps on the PlayStation 3. The graphics are really great, the sounds are good too, the single player is not too short, and it has good atmosphere. As most fps games, this build on the multiplayer very much, and it does great in this aspect too. The 32 player matches are fun to play, but unfortunately nowadays sometimes you can't find a gameThis game deserves to be considered as the best fps on the PlayStation 3. The graphics are really great, the sounds are good too, the single player is not too short, and it has good atmosphere. As most fps games, this build on the multiplayer very much, and it does great in this aspect too. The 32 player matches are fun to play, but unfortunately nowadays sometimes you can't find a game with more than 15 players. As a part of the Killzone Trilogy this is one of the best offers you can find.… Expand
  83. hoppimike
    Apr 15, 2013
    9
    Awesome fun truly a quality title with awe-inspiring visuals, great AI and enemies in general, wicked levels just quality!

    Love it highly recommended!
  84. EricHarmon
    Mar 15, 2013
    10
    @guywhohateskillzone You're a dumbass xbox fanboy! this game is way better and more realistic than any of your games. go take youe xbox and shove it up your A$$!

    ehem, now about the game. ITS FREAKIN beautiful ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING GAMES ON THE PS3. @guywhohateskillzone To bad xbox doesn't have any other games besides halo. who cares killzone halo!
  85. PatrykG
    Jan 19, 2013
    8
    Killzone 2 is the second installment in the Killzone trilogy and with newer characters so is Killzone 2 better than the original or is it another predictable FPS game lets find out. The story introduces us to Sev the protagonist of the game and is the character likeable yes he is, Rico, Templar also return in K2. So the campaign is excellent the graphics are mind blowing and the soundKillzone 2 is the second installment in the Killzone trilogy and with newer characters so is Killzone 2 better than the original or is it another predictable FPS game lets find out. The story introduces us to Sev the protagonist of the game and is the character likeable yes he is, Rico, Templar also return in K2. So the campaign is excellent the graphics are mind blowing and the sound effects are superb. K2 however has its flaws like the glitches and the controls. So K2 didn't dissapoint me in the campaign and the multiplayer is great as well is will give K2, 8/10.… Expand
  86. Diego1390
    Jan 6, 2013
    8
    Good game by the way. Worth the wait those 4 years. The graphics are good and the story too. But what I'm wondering is where are hacka and Luger, and also because **** killed Templar
  87. theforeveverwar
    Dec 11, 2012
    9
    almost gave this game a 10, and I probably would have if they had fixed one thing which was seamlessness. What I mean is not having levels but just a continuation of game. Like uncharted with chapters and know loading. But this definitely has levels and then a cut scene and then loading. I actually can't believe this game actually lived up to the ridiculous hype that the old e3 traileralmost gave this game a 10, and I probably would have if they had fixed one thing which was seamlessness. What I mean is not having levels but just a continuation of game. Like uncharted with chapters and know loading. But this definitely has levels and then a cut scene and then loading. I actually can't believe this game actually lived up to the ridiculous hype that the old e3 trailer built back in 2007. This game actually changed some things with the FPS and had amazing graphics, lighting, physics and animations, especially when you shot someone i loved how they reacted, Awesome art, I love the city of helghan going through the alleys and seeing amazing detail a lighting and thunder and sound and debris and shadows. They even threw in some innovative ways to kill mini bosses. The multiplayer was awesome. This was an amazing game, and had it been a little more seamless, with better bosses, and better story this would have been a 10. Another thing that was impressive was the destruction of environments that it had. I was absolutely amazed at this game, I felt like it almost had it all. One point that was distracting though now that i remember was the animation when you hit something like a button or whatever, the camera would jerk you and it didn't feel very fluid.… Expand
  88. DarkOblivion
    Oct 29, 2012
    8
    I enjoyed playing Killzone 2, the graphics are really good and the multiplayer online is awesome, I do however, dislike them fact that some players glitch into the surroundings, and can kill you, but, you not them :/ that aside as I don't cheat, I enjoy it :p

    Story mode is great as well, just a good shooter up :D
  89. Makaveli
    Oct 24, 2012
    7
    When I first played this game at launch, I stuck the game in played for 20 mins, got sick of it and put it away for over a year. I then was bored one day so I figured I would try it out again. It took me awhile to get into it but I did and it wasn't that bad after all. The people saying that the graphics are the best......hmm no I don't think so. The game is ugly, it only uses a few colorsWhen I first played this game at launch, I stuck the game in played for 20 mins, got sick of it and put it away for over a year. I then was bored one day so I figured I would try it out again. It took me awhile to get into it but I did and it wasn't that bad after all. The people saying that the graphics are the best......hmm no I don't think so. The game is ugly, it only uses a few colors and it's actually very dull to me. The controls were dog crap when I first played this game, but they patched it and that is no longer an issue. The story is as generic as they come. There is nothing unique about this game and there are bigger and better games out there. The game however is quite fun when you get into it, but like I said, been there,done that. Atleast it's better than Call of Duty, I won't go into why Call of Duty sucks, but it does.. Once you finish Killzone 2 you may want to get the trophies, but the campaign has no replayabilty. Multiplayer is alright but nothing that will engage you for too long. But like I said earlier, it's still better than Call of Duty..… Expand
  90. AlienSpaceBats
    Oct 22, 2012
    6
    Coming from well over a decade of FPS experience on PC, I found Killzone 2's controls to be horrible, the AI stupid and annoying and the environments (although nice to look at) just as stupid. Example: Being unable to shoot through cracks in rubble, grenades bounce off the most ridiculous parts of the scenery and your comrades constantly wander into your line of fire or stand behind youComing from well over a decade of FPS experience on PC, I found Killzone 2's controls to be horrible, the AI stupid and annoying and the environments (although nice to look at) just as stupid. Example: Being unable to shoot through cracks in rubble, grenades bounce off the most ridiculous parts of the scenery and your comrades constantly wander into your line of fire or stand behind you preventing you from taking cover. That said, for some reason I enjoyed it, though I did restart the game on its easiest difficulty due to my control pad handicap. There's realism (but little enjoyment) in the dark environments it's difficult to see who's shooting you or what you're supposed to be shooting at, however the game is well designed and looks great and kept me playing until I finished it, not sure whether that's down to OCD on my part though.… Expand
  91. Tall_But_Short
    Oct 19, 2012
    7
    Not only is Killzone 2 one of the best ps3 exclusives, it is one of the BEST first-person shooters ever made. It is creative, has an amazing story and graphics, and is just a BLAST to play! This is a must-buy for Playstation 3 users.
  92. Syriamn
    Oct 13, 2012
    8
    Great looking game. Better than the look is the sound. Honestly no fps comes near it in terms of sound. The characters are kind of forgetfull (Natko and Rico are douche bags). The story isn't that great either. All of this is a minor issue when you dig in the action which is kind of unforgiving in higher difficulty.
  93. skeith
    Sep 6, 2012
    9
    Very good game, though I have not played the first Killzone, but I guess it should not be a problem for FPS. This game gave me many "Whoa!" and "fxck yeah" moments. All I can say is, this is a very well-crafted game. I prefer this more than resistance. PS3 owners should play this!
  94. M_Alex
    Jun 9, 2012
    4
    Unfortunately, I am one of those disappointed by the game. I loved the first part, despite the clunky controls, mainly due to the fact that the story was awesome. In this part we partake in an invasion of the Helghan planet. The graphics are very good, but the game, for me, fails miserably in another department - single player game play. Basically, you go from room to room (or fromUnfortunately, I am one of those disappointed by the game. I loved the first part, despite the clunky controls, mainly due to the fact that the story was awesome. In this part we partake in an invasion of the Helghan planet. The graphics are very good, but the game, for me, fails miserably in another department - single player game play. Basically, you go from room to room (or from open-air area to open-air area), getting rid of the baddies and hoping to find a checkpoint before somebody kills you. If they kill you, you will most likely have to redo the last few places. Which results in excruciatingly repetitive gameplay. I'm not a big fan of the checkpoint system, but I also have seen games in which it works perfectly.

    The AI is another peeve. You'll hear them yell that they'll cover you, which is a synonym for "I'll get shot ASAP", "I'll ignore that guy with the turret", and "I'll stay here and watch the baddies kill you while doing the objective, so you can do the last 2 rooms again". Adds to repetitiveness and destroys immersion completely. Just as bad as games in which your team is virtually indestructible, so that you don't even have to shoot a shot to win a level.

    Controls aren't great either. It could be me, but the proximity of the grenade throw and the shoot button were irritating.

    The game has potential, but fails.    … Expand
  95. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    6
    Great graphics, but not much else.
  96. seelenpfluecker
    May 9, 2012
    4
    Unfortunately that game isn't even as good as its prequel. It is a dumb enemy-respawn-action-failure with no mentionable story and the simple quintessence: it needs more than some outstanding graphics to create a good game.
    But after all, it fits... in these times it seems only games with a lot boom boom and permanent thill can bring kids to the screen. Must be some concession to the    Unfortunately that game isn't even as good as its prequel. It is a dumb enemy-respawn-action-failure with no mentionable story and the simple quintessence: it needs more than some outstanding graphics to create a good game.
    But after all, it fits... in these times it seems only games with a lot boom boom and permanent thill can bring kids to the screen. Must be some concession to the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder age...    … Expand
  97. Human
    Apr 2, 2012
    6
    This game does have a certain charm to it. Its bleak, dystopian Helghan homeworld is well presented with realistic graphics and great sound. In the whole, you could say, genre of gun-metal grey shooters, Killzone 2 stands out as particularly compelling. It's just too bad this thing is a mess to play. The controls feel like you are constantly moving through mud, and for a first-personThis game does have a certain charm to it. Its bleak, dystopian Helghan homeworld is well presented with realistic graphics and great sound. In the whole, you could say, genre of gun-metal grey shooters, Killzone 2 stands out as particularly compelling. It's just too bad this thing is a mess to play. The controls feel like you are constantly moving through mud, and for a first-person shooter this is a very big problem. The thing is just frustrating to play and kills feel more like strokes of luck than anything else. Too bad, this could have been great.… Expand
  98. Dahum
    Mar 10, 2012
    7
    the only standout feature in K2 is the beautiful graphics and atmosphere. other than that the story is meh and the controls are hard to get used to through the whole game.
  99. AwesomeGamer
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    BES FPS EVER!!! , I CANT believe how some people gave this game such low scores! Its a **** AWESOME! game.. I recommend this game to every "REAL" gamer out there.
  100. Mako5
    Feb 26, 2012
    4
    This game was nothing more than sparkling graphics and realistic guns. The game play eventually become boring and all too familiar. The story is not engaging, and neither are the characters. I was disappointed to see Jan Templar be replaced by this "Sev" character. Everything good about the plot and characters of Killzone 1 vanished as the entire focus came down to graphics and gameplay.This game was nothing more than sparkling graphics and realistic guns. The game play eventually become boring and all too familiar. The story is not engaging, and neither are the characters. I was disappointed to see Jan Templar be replaced by this "Sev" character. Everything good about the plot and characters of Killzone 1 vanished as the entire focus came down to graphics and gameplay. Although those are greatly important, if I am not engaged by a story I won't play the game. The plot seemed predictable and even cliche. It very much felt like I was playing a cheap rip off of what Killzone should have been. This game is simply overrated. Killzone 1 was much better. The game overall is very dark and blan, not very motivating, and not worth a second playthough.… Expand
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#9 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#10 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 94 Critic Reviews

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