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. Jay
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    I was pretty skeptical based on the mixed reviews, but this game is actually pretty astounding. Once you get the hang of the controls, the gameplay becomes immensely satisfying. It's definitely a gritty, down-to-earth shooter and feels very much different from the arcade feel that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has. If you're a hardcore gamer and felt Modern Warfare didn't I was pretty skeptical based on the mixed reviews, but this game is actually pretty astounding. Once you get the hang of the controls, the gameplay becomes immensely satisfying. It's definitely a gritty, down-to-earth shooter and feels very much different from the arcade feel that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has. If you're a hardcore gamer and felt Modern Warfare didn't get it "just right", this is the missing link.… Expand
  2. MichalG.
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    I do not personally interested in the fact that the game does not make practically nothing new to the topic. Finally, in the case of FPP game plan goes further, because the calculation of the efficiency of this is not short. At 9h game, which I was to spend for this type of game. Multiplayer is great, maps are huge, slightly more precise control of which is a plus. Defects that indicate I do not personally interested in the fact that the game does not make practically nothing new to the topic. Finally, in the case of FPP game plan goes further, because the calculation of the efficiency of this is not short. At 9h game, which I was to spend for this type of game. Multiplayer is great, maps are huge, slightly more precise control of which is a plus. Defects that indicate some reviewers dare me personally, because in the case of FPP game evaluate other aspects to be taken into account, the efficiency of the counts the most. And this game really gives a large kick. Sorry for the spelling, but I am not Englishman.… Expand
  3. joeb
    Feb 27, 2009
    6
    Played this for quite a few hours now and still struglling to see why soo many seem to love it. graphics are technically impressive but looks worrying like a tech demo for a new graphics card. imo graphical effects are over used making this look anything but realistic in the face of games like cod4/5. Add to that the short lived and terribly written campaign all this positve feedback has Played this for quite a few hours now and still struglling to see why soo many seem to love it. graphics are technically impressive but looks worrying like a tech demo for a new graphics card. imo graphical effects are over used making this look anything but realistic in the face of games like cod4/5. Add to that the short lived and terribly written campaign all this positve feedback has me worried sony had been making bots again.… Expand
  4. TristanC.
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    This is by far the best FPS ever to grace a gaming console. Never before have i played a game where you feel so much in the middle of complete and utter chaos. The enermy AI is brilliant, making the game even more realalistic.
  5. AlexL.
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    The controls are tight and the multi-player is sick. Even the story, contrary to what all of the critics are saying, is somewhat decent. The ONLY downfall is no co-op. Oh this game could've been perfect-- I'll give it a 10 even though it's deserving of a 9.5.
  6. accukrak
    Feb 27, 2009
    8
    Excellent campaign (single player mode). But CONTROL, CONTROL, CONTROL is an issue. If you're used to the smooth and tight feel of Call of Duty 4 and 5 (WaW), then the KZ2 controls would definitely feel a bit sluggish. This becomes an issue during multiplayer games. Thankfully, everyone's suffering from the same sluggishness. Also, character rendering and movement during Excellent campaign (single player mode). But CONTROL, CONTROL, CONTROL is an issue. If you're used to the smooth and tight feel of Call of Duty 4 and 5 (WaW), then the KZ2 controls would definitely feel a bit sluggish. This becomes an issue during multiplayer games. Thankfully, everyone's suffering from the same sluggishness. Also, character rendering and movement during multiplay isn't as photo-realistic as the CoD games.… Expand
  7. Chad
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    Propobly the best 1st person shooter ever and one of the best games to come out. Jaw dropping visuals, amazing sound and awesome gameplay. The reviews given by Absolute games, edge magazine and teletext gamecentral are in my opinion sickening and should be taken right off metacritic. They are obviously biased against ps3 expecially absolute games. I cant even believe they are saying it Propobly the best 1st person shooter ever and one of the best games to come out. Jaw dropping visuals, amazing sound and awesome gameplay. The reviews given by Absolute games, edge magazine and teletext gamecentral are in my opinion sickening and should be taken right off metacritic. They are obviously biased against ps3 expecially absolute games. I cant even believe they are saying it would only look good against games like medal of honor. They didnt even mention a ps3 game in the list they gave. Its much better than all of the games they gave. I bet any amount of money that if killzone had come out for 360 they would of gave it 100's.… Expand
  8. SeanC
    Feb 28, 2009
    7
    This game should have been a 9 or a 10, but they made one HUGE mistake. The player movement is pathetic. it's like I am playing in a bowl of sand. Straight maddening. Also you can't scope in close.
  9. ThomasB
    Feb 28, 2009
    10
    Violent, intense and fun. The bar for first person shooters has been raised, not by much, but enough to make the competition that much more important. Killzone 2 doesn't exactly innovate, instead it just makes sure that everything blends together properly to make sure the experience holds your attention. Guerilla Games have delivered on an experience where the gameplay is as good as Violent, intense and fun. The bar for first person shooters has been raised, not by much, but enough to make the competition that much more important. Killzone 2 doesn't exactly innovate, instead it just makes sure that everything blends together properly to make sure the experience holds your attention. Guerilla Games have delivered on an experience where the gameplay is as good as the AI and the AI is as good as the graphics.… Expand
  10. MarkW
    Mar 11, 2009
    9
    One of few games that has the potential to be the perfect game but doesn't quite make it. Mainly thought they could have exploited the whole electric compound thing a little further and added in some extra creatures with different electric properties etc just would have been nice to have a few more different things to shoot at. Also don't really like being told by your AI team One of few games that has the potential to be the perfect game but doesn't quite make it. Mainly thought they could have exploited the whole electric compound thing a little further and added in some extra creatures with different electric properties etc just would have been nice to have a few more different things to shoot at. Also don't really like being told by your AI team mates how to complete a task. All in all though I haven't had this much fun playing a campaign since COD4. BRING ON THE MULTIPLAYER!!!!!… Expand
  11. Tom
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    I was in th beta for this game, so when i heard every one on the interweb how good or bad it was going to be, i just laughed. Because this game is not only the best FPS on the PS3, but esely one of the best FPS's on any console. the online was better than i remembered in the beta. And the single player campaign (although nothing uber super good), was very good indeed. and the cover I was in th beta for this game, so when i heard every one on the interweb how good or bad it was going to be, i just laughed. Because this game is not only the best FPS on the PS3, but esely one of the best FPS's on any console. the online was better than i remembered in the beta. And the single player campaign (although nothing uber super good), was very good indeed. and the cover system is a peice of genius. because, it actually works!!! In all, this is on game you should not, and can not miss out on.… Expand
  12. JonC
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    Without one single doubt in my mind, this is the best first-person shooter I have EVER played. The singleplayer has a great story compared to other fps', and I felt that the ending was just magnificent with the help of Rico. Elite mode was sick, and attempting to beat it without losing any lives proved the hardest gaming goal I have ever achieved. Multiplayer, is on par to that of Without one single doubt in my mind, this is the best first-person shooter I have EVER played. The singleplayer has a great story compared to other fps', and I felt that the ending was just magnificent with the help of Rico. Elite mode was sick, and attempting to beat it without losing any lives proved the hardest gaming goal I have ever achieved. Multiplayer, is on par to that of Halo 3 and easily surpasses that of Call of Duty 4. Thanks to the 1.20 patch, there are very fluid controls, and I was amazed to see the level of detail and graphics put even into this part of the game. Throughout my 20 hours of playing the online mode, I have never experienced any lag at all. Warzone mode is the icing on the cake, allowing the game type to be changed in a matter of seconds after one objective complete. Playing Halo 3: $60 Having fun on Half-Life 2: $25 Playing your favorite game for hours on end: Priceless.… Expand
  13. [Anonymous]
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    Epic game indeed. The visuals are outstanding and the intense enemy AI will always keep you on your toes. Using cover in this game is essential to your survival. The class based multiplayer is very intense. The dialog is kinda stale and the story is competent for a first person shooter. The voice acting is good but don't expect oscar worthy performances, its a video game after all.
  14. MattR
    Mar 10, 2009
    8
    One of the first things I noticed about killzone is that there is no aim assist, which obviously makes it harder to aim, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing, just different from most shooters. The story isn't worth mentioning, (basically kill the guys with the red eyes, and capture their leader). And multi-player is great with its classes in in game switches of game type. One of the first things I noticed about killzone is that there is no aim assist, which obviously makes it harder to aim, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing, just different from most shooters. The story isn't worth mentioning, (basically kill the guys with the red eyes, and capture their leader). And multi-player is great with its classes in in game switches of game type. Killzone does lack in that the AI can sometimes get in your way, and that nothing revolutionary is introduced, but when Killzone 2 implements everything so great, it can stand up with other AAA titles such as Halo and CoD.… Expand
  15. DanM
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    I have really enjoyed this game since I bought it. The guns, though inaccurate at times, feel heavy and give that sense of power when you're shooting them. Movement feels much more real as when you sprint, your body carries momentum and it takes a bit longer to stop, turn, and aim. The action is intense, and the gun battles in the SP are just awesome. In those battles, the sounds of I have really enjoyed this game since I bought it. The guns, though inaccurate at times, feel heavy and give that sense of power when you're shooting them. Movement feels much more real as when you sprint, your body carries momentum and it takes a bit longer to stop, turn, and aim. The action is intense, and the gun battles in the SP are just awesome. In those battles, the sounds of bullets whizzing by, soldiers yelling at each other, explosions, it's all well done. This game was one of my reasons to get my ps3, and it did not fail to deliver.… Expand
  16. mattbambitch
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    This is not the most innovative shooter you will find out there, but, everything in the game is fun, and well done.
    the single-player is fun, with great weapons, different locations, and many bosses. The Multiplayer is the best part: very chaotic, strategic, and FUN!
    This game is a must have for any shooter fan.
  17. JoeL
    Mar 1, 2009
    7
    Very little was done very well in this game. The graphics are top-notch but they make up the least important part of enjoying a game (at least for myself). The gameplay felt sloppy (the cover system really wasn't a necessity and often left you more exposed than if you didn't use it), it didn't introduce anything new to the genre (at the best of times its still little more Very little was done very well in this game. The graphics are top-notch but they make up the least important part of enjoying a game (at least for myself). The gameplay felt sloppy (the cover system really wasn't a necessity and often left you more exposed than if you didn't use it), it didn't introduce anything new to the genre (at the best of times its still little more than a shooting gallery). The story feels tacked on, especially when compared to COD 4, I had no emotional investment in the characters and couldn't have cared less if they lived or died. The multiplayer seems pretty solid but it will be tough to truly judge it until most people have unlocked the badges. Not a bad a game, but it could have (and should have) been a lot more.… Expand
  18. Randyno
    Mar 1, 2009
    9
    This is an amazing game! when I got the PS3 I really was only looking forward to metal gear solid 4 but when I heard about killzone 2 I was excited, but skeptical. I got this game expecting a slightly above average game instead what I got was a reason to turn on my PS3 for more then media. the story is a 9 out of 10( the reason for this is for little grips such as it drags on a bit and This is an amazing game! when I got the PS3 I really was only looking forward to metal gear solid 4 but when I heard about killzone 2 I was excited, but skeptical. I got this game expecting a slightly above average game instead what I got was a reason to turn on my PS3 for more then media. the story is a 9 out of 10( the reason for this is for little grips such as it drags on a bit and some enemies can be repetitive) and the online is 9.8 out of 10, the reason I gave it that is you can't change the controller layout the way you want and you have to level up to get all your weapons and abilities which is not bad, but at first it's disappointing to see just a basic FPS with only a few weapons. Get past that and it is the best online experience I have ever had. The story is standard fair for a FPS, above average but nothing to keep you playing the story over and over again. overall its a little under a 10 just for the fact that there is little nagging features that are keeping it from a 10.… Expand
  19. TheBigmac
    Mar 15, 2009
    9
    To sum it up, Call of Duty 4, Still KIng of multiplayer. This game, best rental ever. First off, best graphics I've ever seen in any system. (And I own them all). I just beat the campaign mode in 9 and a half hours. It was a blast. If you have a good HD set, you're friends will drool at the sight of this game in motion in glorious 1080p. If you own a 120hz set, grab a bucket. To sum it up, Call of Duty 4, Still KIng of multiplayer. This game, best rental ever. First off, best graphics I've ever seen in any system. (And I own them all). I just beat the campaign mode in 9 and a half hours. It was a blast. If you have a good HD set, you're friends will drool at the sight of this game in motion in glorious 1080p. If you own a 120hz set, grab a bucket. Now, the game has 1 big flaw. The controls are clunky and if you're used to play COD4, you will feel like you're playing underwater playing this game. You kind of get used to it during campaign. I tried the multiplayer and it was OK. But the control issue makes you slow at reacting and you just can't move or dispatch enemies as fast as Modern Warfare has accustomed us to. Because of these issues and with the graphics alone as an upside, I just don't see myself popping this game inside my PS3 for a multiplayer session instead of playing COD4, let alone paying 50-60 bucks to keep it after beating my rental copy. If you're a PS3 owner you owe it to yourself to play this game and see what your black shiny beast is capable of doing when the programmers know what they're doing and are competent enough to harness a big chuck of the untapped PS3 power. Now, graphics wise, this game has spoiled me by setting the bar so high that I won't settle for anything inferior from now on. From here on out, every time a new PS3 game is released and does not look like this or better, I will deem the programmers incompetent and undeserving of their salaries.… Expand
  20. DanielWhatever
    Mar 17, 2009
    5
    This game looks nice, visual quality is fantastic. But we've seen this gameplay a thousand times and it just doesn't work on a console. First person shooters should be played on PC. Controls are completely handicapped and the story isn't very engaging (which is a must if one is to suffer through the retarded feeling of the joystick controls).
  21. 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
  22. FrankB.
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    This must be one of the best fps games I have played in the last couple of years. It is truly amazing. The epicness is the best part of the game. I have never seen a game where so much stuff happens on screen. Its war, and you know it is. You feel like a soldier struggling for his life. Especially in the amzing final level. The final level is the most epic level I have ever played in an This must be one of the best fps games I have played in the last couple of years. It is truly amazing. The epicness is the best part of the game. I have never seen a game where so much stuff happens on screen. Its war, and you know it is. You feel like a soldier struggling for his life. Especially in the amzing final level. The final level is the most epic level I have ever played in an fps. You are litterally struggling for every inch of the battlefield. After this level I had to get some oxygen because I was hyperventalating lol. Shortly said, this game really lives up to its hype and it is a must buy and a system seller. I havent even started on the multiplayer but believe me, it just as good as the singleplayer.… Expand
  23. JacksonJ.
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    Awesome game great graphics awesome a.i. Story may not be the best but it is solid. Controls are hard to get used to. But COD and halo fans avoid this game. Everyone else get it.
  24. 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
  25. bobbyd
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    Best graphics, AI and multiplayer for this generation of consoles hands down. This isn't your generic shooter like everyone says, and anyone who says that hasn't played it. You have to think (no running and gunning). The cover system is phenomenal, something neither COD4 nor Halo 3 have. 32 player online again something COD4 nor Halo have. Intelligent enemies they play better Best graphics, AI and multiplayer for this generation of consoles hands down. This isn't your generic shooter like everyone says, and anyone who says that hasn't played it. You have to think (no running and gunning). The cover system is phenomenal, something neither COD4 nor Halo 3 have. 32 player online again something COD4 nor Halo have. Intelligent enemies they play better than most people online and that isn't even on the hardest difficulty. Haters need to stop and just play the game. If you like lag free online and quick matchmaking this game is for you. The multiplayer is what makes this game though, it's better than COD4. Must have for anyone with a PS3 and if you dont have a PS3 pick one up because you're probably done L4Dd and Gears like me.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. ChristopherM
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    PS3's major Killer App and best candidate for Game of the Year 09! Developers with any complaints about engineering for the PS3 need to go back to stop complaining or quit their jobs and let someone who knows what they are doing take over.
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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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