Killzone 2

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1769 Ratings

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

    And for all the haters that say the control system sucks. I have to agree that the default setting is crap (L3 to look down sights?) but if you switch to the alternate 2 controls ( pretty much the COD controls we all want) then you may find you have a brilliant game in your possesion. Game on!
  5. Anthonyg
    Apr 14, 2009
    5
    Very dissapointed. Why is this game so highly rated? At best its average shooter. This game is no different than any other run of the mill shooter that has come out. The controls are horrible. The weapons are what really makes this game suck. They just fill wrong and boring. Sony, quit trying to make shooters its just not you. The graphics don't look that special "hey look a cool Very dissapointed. Why is this game so highly rated? At best its average shooter. This game is no different than any other run of the mill shooter that has come out. The controls are horrible. The weapons are what really makes this game suck. They just fill wrong and boring. Sony, quit trying to make shooters its just not you. The graphics don't look that special "hey look a cool crate!" RE5 graphics put these to shame.… Expand
  6. VinnyB
    Apr 12, 2009
    10
    This quiet simply is the best mulitiplayer game i have ever played with amazing visuals and stunning audio(Surround sound turn right up) it's far better to any other game on the market at the moment. O.K the single player is not that long but still jaw dropping at times, still these days online gaming is what it's all about and this does not disappoint at all. So many new ideas This quiet simply is the best mulitiplayer game i have ever played with amazing visuals and stunning audio(Surround sound turn right up) it's far better to any other game on the market at the moment. O.K the single player is not that long but still jaw dropping at times, still these days online gaming is what it's all about and this does not disappoint at all. So many new ideas with all different classes which make it so differant to anything else i've played on the ps3 anyway. At first the online might seen difficult but if you put in the time you will be rewarded with month's of entertainment. Some people have moaned that the aiming is bad and it could have been better in places but this is mainly from jealous xbox owners who are gutted that it can never be made on there systems. All i can say to the people who don't like it for what ever reason or find the aiming to difficult is to stick with COD4 or 5. ZZZZZZZ. Activision need to up there efforts with the next COD game to compete with this masterpiece. GOOD LUCK they will need it.… Expand
  7. BarryP
    Apr 11, 2009
    3
    Summary of my play time for Killzone 2: Inserted the disc into PS3 at 6.34pm. Watched the unskippable prologue. Commenced to gameplay. 6.50pm took the game out of the dsc drive. It obviously has some dazzling graphics but that really is all. The control presets are terrible and do not cater for everyone's mapping playstyle. It feels incredibly combersome and even having the Summary of my play time for Killzone 2: Inserted the disc into PS3 at 6.34pm. Watched the unskippable prologue. Commenced to gameplay. 6.50pm took the game out of the dsc drive. It obviously has some dazzling graphics but that really is all. The control presets are terrible and do not cater for everyone's mapping playstyle. It feels incredibly combersome and even having the sensitivity of both x&y axis set to maximum it still feels horrible. Forgot to mention the front end menu made my eyes water a bit, with its pointless blur effect. I will never be playing this again and I'm so relieved I only had to borrow it from a family member and not give Sony/Guerilla any portion of my hard earned cash for such a basic and dull game that is painted over by (needless to say) superb visuals.… Expand
  8. Felix
    Apr 11, 2009
    1
    I hate this bloody game. No, it's not to hard, the controls simply don't work and make you die all the time. Sure, the game looks great, and it really does. But gameplay-wise it's just repetitive shooting, strange gunplay (enemies seem to take looooooads of bullets), and bad, really bad controls (it seems like the game is lagging.. in singleplayer). The story is completely I hate this bloody game. No, it's not to hard, the controls simply don't work and make you die all the time. Sure, the game looks great, and it really does. But gameplay-wise it's just repetitive shooting, strange gunplay (enemies seem to take looooooads of bullets), and bad, really bad controls (it seems like the game is lagging.. in singleplayer). The story is completely uninteresting. The only thing great about this game is it's music. Even if its not really rememberable, it still sounds great. Fix the controls!… Expand
  9. GD
    Apr 8, 2009
    8
    I am disappointed. For me Killzone 2 did not live up to the hype. It is not a bad game, but the single player campaign wasn't that impressive. The story is simple, the boss fight just tedious and nothing new. The graphics might be excellent, but I didn't notice with all the motion blur, screen shakes and clutter (smoke, blood, dirt, etc) obscuring the view. I felt that the I am disappointed. For me Killzone 2 did not live up to the hype. It is not a bad game, but the single player campaign wasn't that impressive. The story is simple, the boss fight just tedious and nothing new. The graphics might be excellent, but I didn't notice with all the motion blur, screen shakes and clutter (smoke, blood, dirt, etc) obscuring the view. I felt that the controls are a bit sluggish compared to other games in the same genre. The multiplayer on the other hand is much more fun. If it wasn't for this solid multiplayer I would have given it a lower rating. It is a nice game but not that revolutionizing IMHO.… Expand
  10. DamianL
    Apr 6, 2009
    10
    game looks and sounds amazing, very absorbing! i have played this game for about 70 hrs so far between campain and warzone and i love it. elite on game is solid (no cross hairs, great idea!) and multiplayer has lots of variety due to pick of characters and perks. the only limitation on mp are your teammates lol. another great feature allows you to practice mp maps against a.i to learn game looks and sounds amazing, very absorbing! i have played this game for about 70 hrs so far between campain and warzone and i love it. elite on game is solid (no cross hairs, great idea!) and multiplayer has lots of variety due to pick of characters and perks. the only limitation on mp are your teammates lol. another great feature allows you to practice mp maps against a.i to learn maps and missions. talking of a.i this game has best a.i i have seen the bad guys r smart and when two forces enter battle your not the only1 getting shot at (waw) lol. website also works great allowing you to check your stats at work etc lol... buy this game and enjoy!… Expand
  11. Chazs
    Apr 6, 2009
    9
    This game is the best looking FPS ive ever played or even seen. The only thing that doesn't make this title a bonified Halo killer is the lack of two player head to head. Come one, zero coop? For those who said the aiming was bad, no. It's just you suck at aiming. You may want to go into optionas and adjust your control settings...i cant wait for killzone 3.
  12. SebastienM.
    Apr 6, 2009
    6
    Graphics are the best ever and presentation is top notch, but main campaign is over in 6 hours. it was nice, but nothing really special, very cliched. The controls are sluggish and the multiplayer gets boring after a couple of days when you unlock everything. Only 8 maps and everybody are using the same tactics: spawn, enter a room, throw a missile and a grenade, kill 2-3 enemies, get Graphics are the best ever and presentation is top notch, but main campaign is over in 6 hours. it was nice, but nothing really special, very cliched. The controls are sluggish and the multiplayer gets boring after a couple of days when you unlock everything. Only 8 maps and everybody are using the same tactics: spawn, enter a room, throw a missile and a grenade, kill 2-3 enemies, get killed and repeat. Rent before you buy, I traded my copy after 3 weeks. Last game that I will buy based on hype alone.… Expand
  13. PaulM
    Apr 2, 2009
    10
    Where people are whining and complaining about the done and done over concept of 'Point shoot, survive, rinse and repeat', it's the essential combination of any successful First Person Shooter (FPS) on the market. Every Call of Duty game with the exception of 4, along with every Medal of Honor game ever created, follows the same storyline; You are not a Nazi, it's your Where people are whining and complaining about the done and done over concept of 'Point shoot, survive, rinse and repeat', it's the essential combination of any successful First Person Shooter (FPS) on the market. Every Call of Duty game with the exception of 4, along with every Medal of Honor game ever created, follows the same storyline; You are not a Nazi, it's your job to go kill Nazi's, go go go! There's never any variation; there's no way to really change what has already happened and call your game a "WW2 Sim". Now, what's wrong exactly with Killzone 2's storyline in similarity? Isn't this story EXACTLY the same thing? Country (in this case, another planet; Helghan) invades another country (also in this canse, another planet; Vekta), tries to take over because they were agitated / annoyed / pushed too the limit / feeling oppressed / find themselves inheritantly superior / the people they're invading are the 'real oppressors'. Invaded country holds off as long as possible before finally pushing invaders away. Invaded now become the invaders. New invaders do what they went to do, but get stomped in the process. Ladies and gents; this is a war game. If you don't like war, this isn't for you. This game is what all war games dream to be, just in year 4010. The gameplay is extremely immersive, the level design in singleplayer and multiplayer is not only intense, but never boring, and the animation / graphic / sound performance is unparalleled. Where in the Halo franchise, I felt like i was playing something akin to a cartoon with guns, with this I feel like I'm in the middle of a war. And I freaking love it. It's a top notch game with better multiplayer than I've ever been in. It's not gimped to the point of being an entirely new game - everything is exactly the same, except for the removal of cover-taking, which is a bonus to forwarding gameplay. Love this game, will likely play it for as long as the servers are up. Which I predict will be up until Killzone 3 is released.… Expand
  14. SalR
    Mar 30, 2009
    8
    This game looks awesome! I would say it's up to par with Gears 1 and 2. But the gameplay could be worked on a bit. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. The whole aiming scheme is just horrible it feels like you can't hit anything. When you jump it doesn't even feel like you are jumping, or when you run it feels so slow and awkward. But the cheesiest feel is when you This game looks awesome! I would say it's up to par with Gears 1 and 2. But the gameplay could be worked on a bit. It feels like you are moving in slow motion. The whole aiming scheme is just horrible it feels like you can't hit anything. When you jump it doesn't even feel like you are jumping, or when you run it feels so slow and awkward. But the cheesiest feel is when you are hitting someone. It feels like you are hitting air. All in all this game is mediocre, even though I really wanted to love this game. This was the main reason why I bought a PS3. At least it's a good start for Guerilla they just need to polish it up! Good try boys, but not good enough.… Expand
  15. mikeb.
    Mar 30, 2009
    1
    Repetitive repetitive repetitive non stop repetitive redundant repetitive implausible repetitive pointless repetitive mundane repetitive action, that's really repetitive. Plus bad guys that don't die when you shoot them in the head. Instead they get woosy and lose their helmets, but with the helmets off, you can hit them in the head again, and this time severely wound them... Repetitive repetitive repetitive non stop repetitive redundant repetitive implausible repetitive pointless repetitive mundane repetitive action, that's really repetitive. Plus bad guys that don't die when you shoot them in the head. Instead they get woosy and lose their helmets, but with the helmets off, you can hit them in the head again, and this time severely wound them... But if you unload an entire clip in on their heads, they'll eventually die.. So remember, unload entire clip, take their gun and repeat.… Expand
  16. CarlosJ
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    This game is just the best fps ive ever played its graphics are really the best of any ps3 game around and the gameplay its abit difficult to get use to it at first but youll get them easily in almost no time so if your planing on buying this game, do it its awesome and its one of the best games ive played in a long time.
  17. CarlosJ
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    This game is just the best fps ive ever played its graphics are really the best of any ps3 game around and the gameplay its abit difficult to get use to it at first but youll get them easily in almost no time so if your planing on buying this game, do it its awesome and its one of the best games ive played in a long time.
  18. columbom
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    This is the best FPS ever. dont listen to these whining Xbots . These BOTS never played the game . Killzone 2 makes any game on their console look like a wii game. KZ2 offers the best MP as well as the best SP experience. The online WARZONE is just a blast . The SP offers the most intense campaigns along with the hardest boss fights ever seen in a game. I traded in those garbage COD4/5 This is the best FPS ever. dont listen to these whining Xbots . These BOTS never played the game . Killzone 2 makes any game on their console look like a wii game. KZ2 offers the best MP as well as the best SP experience. The online WARZONE is just a blast . The SP offers the most intense campaigns along with the hardest boss fights ever seen in a game. I traded in those garbage COD4/5 after buying KZ2. anyone who has played KZ2 will do the same.… Expand
  19. Gklouse29
    Mar 28, 2009
    10
    I felt compelled to write about this game... Sure it's nothing new, but it plays so well. I cant remember the last time I played a game which kept my interest peaked for so long. The campaign is just a balls out action fest, which was good enough to play through more than once. Multiplayer, much better since they fixed the movement acceleration, is constantly evolving as you level I felt compelled to write about this game... Sure it's nothing new, but it plays so well. I cant remember the last time I played a game which kept my interest peaked for so long. The campaign is just a balls out action fest, which was good enough to play through more than once. Multiplayer, much better since they fixed the movement acceleration, is constantly evolving as you level up, and with the new classes, the way you play changes constantly... it rarely feels stale. I think it would be unfair to compare it to Duty or Halo... so take it for face value, it's one more phenomenal game added to the list.… Expand
  20. Chris
    Mar 28, 2009
    9
    Killzone 2 sports amazing visuals & will be known as one of the best FPS's this gen. A 8 hour highly polished, simply outstanding single player game with a unique & successfully implemented First Person Cover System will keep the gameplay as fresh as it is, even though it suffers from "been there, done that" puzzle/shooting elements this is still one of the most brutal & unforgivingKillzone 2 sports amazing visuals & will be known as one of the best FPS's this gen. A 8 hour highly polished, simply outstanding single player game with a unique & successfully implemented First Person Cover System will keep the gameplay as fresh as it is, even though it suffers from "been there, done that" puzzle/shooting elements this is still one of the most brutal & unforgiving single player campaigns in years. It truly takes the status of 'War Perfected'. Also sporting an in-depth online stat & gameplay/squad system this is the next mainstream online experience for all the CoD muthas out there.
    Presentation-10/10 There's not much to say here. You just have to experience it for yourself.
    Graphics- 9.5/10 One of the most graphically & technologically impressive games ever. The best parts being Lighting & Animations.
    Audio 10/10 With an intense & rich orchestral score and the real sense of being put in this intensely immersing war zone the Audio is the best achievement of this game.
    Game Play 9/10 Tactile    … Expand
  21. simb
    Mar 24, 2009
    10
    Best game I have played. The graphics are second to none, but it's the gameplay what completes the package, you feel so realistic, you actually feel the weight, you move realisticly, and this is a perfect example of a FPS using a cover system, lean and peak works a treat in this game and is great fun to use. Whilst the demo is great, you need the complete game to get a real feel for Best game I have played. The graphics are second to none, but it's the gameplay what completes the package, you feel so realistic, you actually feel the weight, you move realisticly, and this is a perfect example of a FPS using a cover system, lean and peak works a treat in this game and is great fun to use. Whilst the demo is great, you need the complete game to get a real feel for it, and the multiplayer just adds to the experience, the best multiplayer I have played, incredible. Looking forward to the DLC.… Expand
  22. ChrisS
    Mar 23, 2009
    10
    Amazing multi player! People need to stop complaining and let the game stand on its own. Its not cod4, its not meant to be cod4, n if EVERY game were exactly like cod4 thered be no point for anyone to make any other fps's. This game is awesome in every respect, don't let the whiners turn you away from it because you'd be missing out. Different styles for different tastes, Amazing multi player! People need to stop complaining and let the game stand on its own. Its not cod4, its not meant to be cod4, n if EVERY game were exactly like cod4 thered be no point for anyone to make any other fps's. This game is awesome in every respect, don't let the whiners turn you away from it because you'd be missing out. Different styles for different tastes, to each his own.… Expand
  23. MoeS
    Mar 22, 2009
    10
    I'll say it again: Killzone 2 is the best console first person shooter ever. It will be bested one day, and that is as it should be, but this game has set the proverbial bar so high we reckon it'll be the king for a good long while... Hail to the king, baby....this game is GOD-LIKE!!!
  24. toms
    Mar 22, 2009
    8
    The game is ok, but could really be better , the controls feel as if you are drunk, and if u r a cod or halo or gears fan this will feel very strange. Campaign is very good i agree, but the multipllayer is bloody repetitive.
  25. MatthewM
    Mar 22, 2009
    6
    Good Graphics. That said, the single player campaign is monotonous and uninspired. The multiplayer is fun for a while, but the relative ease with which you kill your enemies leaves you wanting more after about an hour. The class system in multiplayer is useless because you get the best AR in the game right off the bat, and the game takes very little real skill to be good at. Look to Call Good Graphics. That said, the single player campaign is monotonous and uninspired. The multiplayer is fun for a while, but the relative ease with which you kill your enemies leaves you wanting more after about an hour. The class system in multiplayer is useless because you get the best AR in the game right off the bat, and the game takes very little real skill to be good at. Look to Call of Duty 4, Halo, and Fallout 3 if you want Superb Shooters.… Expand
  26. DavidA
    Mar 21, 2009
    9
    The best FPS game ever, with a great cover system which allows you to take cover behind anything, which you will have to do if you want to survive, to the very challenging Elite mode in single player. The graphics and surrounding are really good to look at (as long as you're not being ambushed by Helghast) since there is always something happening, whether it's something beign The best FPS game ever, with a great cover system which allows you to take cover behind anything, which you will have to do if you want to survive, to the very challenging Elite mode in single player. The graphics and surrounding are really good to look at (as long as you're not being ambushed by Helghast) since there is always something happening, whether it's something beign blown out of the sky, or a massive electrical storm. The only downfall I found from this was the lack of cut-scenes, most of it is all in-game speaking on what you're doing next then you're suddenly transported there. I wouldn't ask for cut-scenes like MSG4, but at least ones that lasted for a few minutes to keep the story flowing more smoothly.… Expand
  27. BobS
    Mar 20, 2009
    10
    First off, if you hate this game, you most likely suck at it, giving a game a 0/10 just because you are completely horrible at it is just ignorant. The controls take some getting used to but that's because of the weight of the weapons and the lack of an Aim-Assist (in games like CoD and RFOM when your crosshair is close enough to someone it automatically targets them). The story on First off, if you hate this game, you most likely suck at it, giving a game a 0/10 just because you are completely horrible at it is just ignorant. The controls take some getting used to but that's because of the weight of the weapons and the lack of an Aim-Assist (in games like CoD and RFOM when your crosshair is close enough to someone it automatically targets them). The story on normal mode is an 8/10, but on Elite difficulty it's easily a 10. The multiplayer is better than any game this generation. It's deeper than CoD4, CoD5, and Resistance combined. Th graphics and sound are the best console games have to offer. Killzone 2 is the new king of console multiplayer.… Expand
  28. AliAl-H
    Mar 18, 2009
    9
    One thing held back this game from a perfect 10, and that is story. It had great potential for an epic and even moving story. There were moments where you can see the anguish in the main characters face and you wanted to feel for him, but lack of story didn't allow that. Also, the graphics are the top of the line sans Crysis. Even though Crysis looks better still frame, KZ2 takes the One thing held back this game from a perfect 10, and that is story. It had great potential for an epic and even moving story. There were moments where you can see the anguish in the main characters face and you wanted to feel for him, but lack of story didn't allow that. Also, the graphics are the top of the line sans Crysis. Even though Crysis looks better still frame, KZ2 takes the cake in over all animation and technical prowess. While the controls may initially feel odd, it can be easily adapted too. Anyone with a PS3 and that loves a shooter NEEDS to get this game. While it doesn't bring much to the table in terms of "innovation" it sure is the best damn polished game I have played to date.… Expand
  29. justink
    Mar 18, 2009
    2
    I am not a graphics whore so I gave this game a 2 based on it's multiplayer aspect. Controls are awkward and slow and as a friend of mine put it, slinging a wet noodle around would be more accurate than trying to kill someone with one of the KZ2 weapons. Movement basically feels as if you are wading through molasses. Thick molasses. With quicksand in it... The guns are useless and I am not a graphics whore so I gave this game a 2 based on it's multiplayer aspect. Controls are awkward and slow and as a friend of mine put it, slinging a wet noodle around would be more accurate than trying to kill someone with one of the KZ2 weapons. Movement basically feels as if you are wading through molasses. Thick molasses. With quicksand in it... The guns are useless and the cover system WISHES it were as intuitive and responsive as in Gears. If you are a fan of Halo 1-3, any of the COD games, Gears of War or Resistance don't bother buying this game: it will just frustrate you for it's lack of precision and speed. I want to love this game (the graphics and menu art are second to none) but gameplay is what it's all about in the end and this game just doesn't deliver. I highly recommend you try the demo before buying (I didn't and basically tossed $60 in the toilet.)… Expand
  30. NickV
    Mar 17, 2009
    10
    Killzone 2 blew me away. I'm not one to complain about a learning curve. The controls were clunky at first, but playing through the campaign makes you feel like going from a raw recruit to a grizzled vet. The graphics are SKEET SKEET-worthy, the gameplay is top notch, the physics, interactivity with the environments, and immersive "suck you in" feel makes this my favorite gameKillzone 2 blew me away. I'm not one to complain about a learning curve. The controls were clunky at first, but playing through the campaign makes you feel like going from a raw recruit to a grizzled vet. The graphics are SKEET SKEET-worthy, the gameplay is top notch, the physics, interactivity with the environments, and immersive "suck you in" feel makes this my favorite game I've played this generation. COD4 has been collecting dust on my shelf ever since FEB. 27. HAIL KILLZONE!… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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