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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. Papamia
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. Kskj37
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
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  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. AK_47Killer7
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This games has incredible graphics, a very good gameplay and an emotional storyline.
  12. BatmanTheNr1
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    proud to be a ps3 owner, fantastic game, visuals gameplay everything!!!!!!!
  13. 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
  14. Val
    Dec 8, 2009
    9
    An awesome FPS that takes a lot to finish. The only downfall is that it can get you a headache just by playing for a few minutes. It's a bit too intense.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Andre
    May 5, 2009
    9
    Edge and Gamestyle (???) IS biased. For @Gamestyle 360: GENERIC? with its AI, Gfx (NATIVE 1080i) and multiplayer? Ridiculous, take a look on their site, they only review the 360 version of multiplataform games, read the first line of their halo 3 review: "Halo 3 isnt perfect.." Question: how an imperfect game manage to get an perfect score???????????? @Edge: read metacritic forums, andEdge and Gamestyle (???) IS biased. For @Gamestyle 360: GENERIC? with its AI, Gfx (NATIVE 1080i) and multiplayer? Ridiculous, take a look on their site, they only review the 360 version of multiplataform games, read the first line of their halo 3 review: "Halo 3 isnt perfect.." Question: how an imperfect game manage to get an perfect score???????????? @Edge: read metacritic forums, and again... Read the first line of the their halo 3 review "In substance it… Expand
  22. MiguelF
    Nov 26, 2009
    9
    This game once agian has went over my expectations. Graphics are the best I have ever seen in an interactive genre. Story is very dramatic and movie like. The only draw back about this game is the controls that have been improved dramactically due to the patches and you are able to change them in the options. So controls are no problem anymore. As of multiplayer? Just wow! This game is This game once agian has went over my expectations. Graphics are the best I have ever seen in an interactive genre. Story is very dramatic and movie like. The only draw back about this game is the controls that have been improved dramactically due to the patches and you are able to change them in the options. So controls are no problem anymore. As of multiplayer? Just wow! This game is like as if Moder Warfare and BattleFront made a baby and Killzone 2 came out. Must buy for all Playstation users.… Expand
  23. [anonymous]
    Dec 10, 2009
    9
    I liked Russian localization out of the box. Great Job. Story line could be better, action part is great.
  24. AbelC
    Feb 27, 2009
    9
    Great game but the controls weren't as tight as would be expected for the amount of development time.. I had to adjust the sensitivity to make up for the lack of accuracy ..but the graphics are excellent as well as sound. Gameplay is great and the online is up there with the best. Just wish the controls were more accurate.. I like tight fast controls in my FPS.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. BrettoP
    Apr 30, 2009
    9
    This game is easily the best FPS on PS3 the environments and character detail is amazing. But games are not all about graphics, some might say the controls are sluggish but I personally think they are perfect for a controller to get the right feeling of turning in the real world not as supermen turning at the speed of light as in most moused controlled PC games. The cover system is This game is easily the best FPS on PS3 the environments and character detail is amazing. But games are not all about graphics, some might say the controls are sluggish but I personally think they are perfect for a controller to get the right feeling of turning in the real world not as supermen turning at the speed of light as in most moused controlled PC games. The cover system is fantastic in single-player and although the gameplay is mainly cover-then-shoot then repeat the enemy's constant movement makes every situation fun to play thru time and time again. The multiplayer set-up is one of the best I've seen so far meeting up with friends in any game type is simple and quick the option of playing all game types in one round is brilliant as all skills are tested. There aren't many things i can say that are bad about this masterpiece except for 1.) The aiming system for the sniper rifle - using the six-axis is a bit corny and unnecessary as it just annoying not useful. 2).The damage that some enemies have to take is ridiculous, their humans not bugs off starship troopers ffs If you own a PS3 this game is a must!!!… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. TyeS
    Dec 4, 2009
    9
    They told us that this game would look amazing. They were right. What we forgot about is that it would also be an incredibly responsive FPS with a great online component. Oh and it looks amazing.
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#9 Best 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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