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. Positive: 1,335 out of 1769
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  1. DanielB
    Mar 4, 2009
    10
    While I was part of the minority who thoroughly enjoyed the first Killzone, I have to say that Killzone 2 is a major leap forward for the franchise. Guerrilla has taken their FPS & made it a gritty, visceral experience that gave me an honest sensation of uneasiness about entering its fields of combat (yes, I almost felt afraid to enter the game it immersed me that much). They have While I was part of the minority who thoroughly enjoyed the first Killzone, I have to say that Killzone 2 is a major leap forward for the franchise. Guerrilla has taken their FPS & made it a gritty, visceral experience that gave me an honest sensation of uneasiness about entering its fields of combat (yes, I almost felt afraid to enter the game it immersed me that much). They have achieved this not only with incredible graphics & environmental detail (from lingering dust in the air & your rifle scope after close explosions to rebar seen under bullet shattered concrete pillars), but they have succeeded in fleshing out the Helgast enemies. They are no longer just the 2 dimensional cardboard cutouts that pop out in fixed locations for me to shoot. From the opening speech of Helghast leader, Emperor Visari (again masterfully portrayed by Brian Cox) I knew this wasn't going to be any ordinary arcade shooter. Guerrilla has given us an enemy as tenacious & fanatical about fighting off invaders of their homeland as the SS was in the later days of World War II. They run & duck under cover when shot at and they cry out in pain when shot. The have become actual characters for me to know & fear. People who have long forsaken any diplomacy (I say people because I felt like I was fighting people, unlike other games such as COD4 online, while a superior game, still felt more like a game of tag) Alas, there is a little bit on the down side. Some of the in game dialogue did get a bit repetitive (Nice shot! yadda yadda) & somewhat juvenile. But even that wasn't enough for me to drop the score down a whole point. This is a game that deserve every one of its five stars from Playstation Magazine. To me, well worth the new release price.… Expand
  2. MC
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    This game is seriously the BEST FPS i've ever experienced. The online is awesome, the story is amazing. The graphics are jaw dropping. What more do I need to say?? If you own a PS3 then you MUST get this game, you won't regret it. If you don't have a PS3 then I feel bad for you LOL! KZ2 for the win! Great job Sony & Guerilla Games!
  3. MattJ
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    I love this game great action great story and the battle feel like real battles even tho i love this game some people wont cuz how the shooting is it not like COD4 or Resistance those game are fast pace shooter this is kinda more slow pace your guy dont move as fast as you wud in COD4 of Resistance but i love this game if you have a PS3 give this game a shot you might like it still.
  4. troyg
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    If you are debating about buying this game then dont cause it is worth every penny. The graphics are better then anything i have ever seen there are some parts in KZ2 that look better then crysis and pc fans said a console could never look better then crysis bull crap. The AI is really impressive so if you try to hide they will flush you out anyway they can. Now the friendly AI isnt as If you are debating about buying this game then dont cause it is worth every penny. The graphics are better then anything i have ever seen there are some parts in KZ2 that look better then crysis and pc fans said a console could never look better then crysis bull crap. The AI is really impressive so if you try to hide they will flush you out anyway they can. Now the friendly AI isnt as good as the enemy AI but it is still good. The story is pretty dang good also not better then MGS4 but it is good. The music what words can i say to describe the music other then the best in any video game to date if you dont have a surround sound system get one cause the music is amazing. Overall this game is epic and will be remembered for a very long time people will be comparing future games to this game. What are you waiting for quit reading and go get this game right NOW!… Expand
  5. SamM
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    This is the game that redefines the term "new generation". It is the kind of game that this generation of consoles should have brought since the beginning. It's a true evolution. With excellent A.I., animations, campaign, gameplay, multiplayer, its easily the best FPS this generation. It's a must-have for every PlayStation 3 owner, and first-person shooter fan. If you don't This is the game that redefines the term "new generation". It is the kind of game that this generation of consoles should have brought since the beginning. It's a true evolution. With excellent A.I., animations, campaign, gameplay, multiplayer, its easily the best FPS this generation. It's a must-have for every PlayStation 3 owner, and first-person shooter fan. If you don't have a PlayStation 3 and love FPS, go running and buy one in the nearest store.… Expand
  6. Alex
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    This game is amazing, the sounds effects are incredible and the level of immersion is unmatched. Graphically, I've never seen anything like it on a console game. Gameplay takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've played an hour or so you realise it is top draw. I had heard the storyline was weak, however I found it solid and got engaged in the characters. Anyone who enjoys This game is amazing, the sounds effects are incredible and the level of immersion is unmatched. Graphically, I've never seen anything like it on a console game. Gameplay takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've played an hour or so you realise it is top draw. I had heard the storyline was weak, however I found it solid and got engaged in the characters. Anyone who enjoys the FPS genre and has a PS3 must get this game!… Expand
  7. Allans
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    Fantastic game. some cant get over the controls but stick with it. its the whole package. Worth owning a PS3 for this one.
  8. EricH.
    Mar 5, 2009
    10
    It's beautiful. Perfection. The campaign will test the skills of even hardcore FPS fans. The AI is hard to predict and the physics are believable. The level of detail and variety of gameplay is stunning. Online puts a big smile on your face as you traverse massive levels unleashing a war-like experience that other games promise, but don't deliver nearly as well as KillzoneIt's beautiful. Perfection. The campaign will test the skills of even hardcore FPS fans. The AI is hard to predict and the physics are believable. The level of detail and variety of gameplay is stunning. Online puts a big smile on your face as you traverse massive levels unleashing a war-like experience that other games promise, but don't deliver nearly as well as Killzone 2. It is a must have on PS3!… Expand
  9. ThomasWilliams
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    The BEST FPS on the PS3. PERIOD. I own both Resistance 1 and 2, Bioshock, Half-Life: The Orange Box, and more..and Killzone 2 blows them away!
    If you're a PS3 owner, you need this game to show to you all your friends. If you're a FPS fan, you need this game.
    A Perfect 10!
  10. DanielT
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    This is some of the best FPS gaming I've ever experienced. Multiplayer doesn't get stale. Warzone should be incorporated in some extent to every game a constant objective change is the way to go. Hours and hours of fun. Highly Recommend this to anyone and everyone with a PlayStation 3 and if you don't have a PlayStation 3 get one Just for this game.
  11. MartinM
    Apr 30, 2009
    10
    Amazing game, online multilayer mode is incredible, hours and hours of shooting and fun! Highly recommendable.
  12. PsGamer
    May 3, 2009
    10
    If the rating on this site can go higher than 10, this game would be it, the graphics are amazing, the moving is realistic, the gameplay is NOTHING like other fps's, in this game you have to actualy THINK. i do not know why people complain about the controls, you can change them to match CoD. This is the best game i have ever owned.
  13. Zylo-
    Jun 11, 2009
    10
    This game is rock solid. The action is intense. The strategy involved is phenominal and not found in any other FPS I have ever played. I have been playing since the original wolfenstein. If you love FPS games, you will love Killzone 2. This game simply kicks ass. P.S. The single player was decent and had it's moments but lets be real, games these days are rated based on the multiplayer.
  14. MaxO
    Jun 13, 2009
    10
    Best PS 3 game. GFX are spectacular in single player smoke, dust, explosions, cut scenes and player/ai anamations the best ever. Multiplayer also fantastic classes range from engineer with auto turrets to sniper with invisibillity cloak. AND yes i am PS 3 fanboy 4ever.
  15. DaemonW
    Feb 27, 2009
    10
    Highly polished and full of white-knuckle action, Killzone easily becomes what Halo 3 is for 360 and Crysis for PC, for PS3 - a benchmark. Graphics are out of this world, the sense of fighting against a ruthless enemy in a very hostile world is overwhelming, the atmosphere is dark and moody, and the AI is cunning . I was a big fan of Resistance 2 before Killzone 2 came out, but Killzone 2 Highly polished and full of white-knuckle action, Killzone easily becomes what Halo 3 is for 360 and Crysis for PC, for PS3 - a benchmark. Graphics are out of this world, the sense of fighting against a ruthless enemy in a very hostile world is overwhelming, the atmosphere is dark and moody, and the AI is cunning . I was a big fan of Resistance 2 before Killzone 2 came out, but Killzone 2 easily tops it (and any other FPS on PS3) as the new king. This is the best FPS on Sony's system, period.… Expand
  16. ChadP
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    I have not had so much fun with a console FPS in a long time. The online component is simply stunning and I have a feeling I'll be letting my XBL account deactivate because of this. With lack of a better ability to describe it this game is just that much fun and it amazing.
  17. DavidD
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    Gorgeous game, most realistic animations i've seen yet. opening cutscene is epic, and the game just feels massive in scope and immersive. enemy is varied, and looks great. its nice to have an epic looking enemy, ones that look like they actually pose a real threat. design in this game makes everything look really awesome, but everything is designed for utility... for a sci-fi Gorgeous game, most realistic animations i've seen yet. opening cutscene is epic, and the game just feels massive in scope and immersive. enemy is varied, and looks great. its nice to have an epic looking enemy, ones that look like they actually pose a real threat. design in this game makes everything look really awesome, but everything is designed for utility... for a sci-fi shooter, nothing seems too weird or misdesigned.… Expand
  18. FrulondP
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    The story has been great so far, graphically its stunning and the physics work as they should, just like real life objects. The MP badges system its deep and the maps are great, combining tactical and gun and run. Love this game and can't stop playing it :D I'm writing this from work 'cause at home all i do right now its play killzone 2.
  19. 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
  20. KoryB.
    Mar 2, 2009
    10
    Killzone, although not perfect, is a fantastic game. The visuals are the hand down current champion in the console gaming industry, the score is perfect for the tone of the game, and the multiplayer is deep and challenging.
  21. 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
  22. BilltheIceman
    Mar 3, 2009
    10
    What can you say about a game that in all reality brings nothing new to the genre? You can say that it has perfected so many aspects of the typical FPS that it defies description, and that's not an easy feat! Did I say perfect? I think I did! Is it the same "save the world" type story? Sure. Still a FPS that tells you where to go next (take out that tank, go down that ladder)? You What can you say about a game that in all reality brings nothing new to the genre? You can say that it has perfected so many aspects of the typical FPS that it defies description, and that's not an easy feat! Did I say perfect? I think I did! Is it the same "save the world" type story? Sure. Still a FPS that tells you where to go next (take out that tank, go down that ladder)? You bet. Think about that Ford Mustang sitting next to a Ferrari, they both go fast, but one is clearly in a league of its own. And it's not just the campaign, online multiplayer is every bit as intoxicating. It's a shame that certain fanboys will knock this game and never take to the time to enjoy the best FPS we have seen so far.… Expand
  23. CoreyL
    Mar 4, 2009
    10
    What a great game!!! Graphics are like none other you truly need to experience it for yourself to see what i'm talking about. Game play is excellent, very gritty and aggressive, has a very good pace. Online is the most fun i have had in an online FPS shooter, i won't be putting this one down for a long time to come.
  24. AllanJ
    Mar 4, 2009
    10
    By sound and graphics alone this game deserves a 11/10 it is the best game to have ever graced a console to date. I care less about the story but the game play was very fun, specially the desert level with the bolt gun, best fun I've had since Goldeneye on the N64!. I LOVE the mech suit or Exo whatever it's called I hope to see it in multiplayer. The multiplayer just brought it By sound and graphics alone this game deserves a 11/10 it is the best game to have ever graced a console to date. I care less about the story but the game play was very fun, specially the desert level with the bolt gun, best fun I've had since Goldeneye on the N64!. I LOVE the mech suit or Exo whatever it's called I hope to see it in multiplayer. The multiplayer just brought it over the top, the incessant changing of the game modes and chaos keep me wanting to play all night and unlock everything. Anyway, I'm glad I bought this game, I was waiting for something like this to showcase my 7.1 home theater and HD projector. The guns are EXTREMELY satisfying to fire on a loud sound system, best I've ever heard on a game, It just topped Bad Company for me.… Expand
  25. RooseveltQ
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    This game really shows off the power of the PS3. I'm always excited to see new games by Naughty Dog and Insomniac. I was skeptical about KZ2 being awesome but it totally exceeded my expectations. Guerilla Games have established themselves as one of the best developers. Gears 2 is as good as things are going to get on the 360. Games like KZ2 are showing us that there is still much This game really shows off the power of the PS3. I'm always excited to see new games by Naughty Dog and Insomniac. I was skeptical about KZ2 being awesome but it totally exceeded my expectations. Guerilla Games have established themselves as one of the best developers. Gears 2 is as good as things are going to get on the 360. Games like KZ2 are showing us that there is still much potential left in the PS3. Now is a great time to own a PS3.… Expand
  26. RyanS
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    This game is epic. The visuals are, as expected, unmatched by any console game previously seen. The sounds are equally as good, immersing you in the gameplay and attributing to a fantastic all round experience. The storyline isn't as weak as some make out, I found it quite solid, but the multiplayer makes up for any flaws. The clan system is deep and, unlike CoD, has more meaning to This game is epic. The visuals are, as expected, unmatched by any console game previously seen. The sounds are equally as good, immersing you in the gameplay and attributing to a fantastic all round experience. The storyline isn't as weak as some make out, I found it quite solid, but the multiplayer makes up for any flaws. The clan system is deep and, unlike CoD, has more meaning to it than just a clan tag. The gameplay is smooth and unique. I think it really works and feels incredibly satisfying. To top off this great game, GG offer brilliant customer support, releasing patches to fix problems immediately after they are identified. (Btw,John P, the guy who gave it a 1, is blatantly a 360 owner who is cacking their pants out of jealousy.… Expand
  27. GatorB
    Mar 6, 2009
    10
    I hope that I can give everyone a non-fanboy perspective (I believe the 360 is the best gaming counsel). This game is awesome! I didn
  28. ChristianNavarro
    Mar 8, 2009
    10
    I havnt played the story yet but the Online alone is worth 60$. Epic fun and well balanced classes. The thing that i love most about this game is: It takes skill. You wont succeed if you camp, the lack of auto aim is also a plus and best of all: you cant throw grenades 2000 feet across the map!
  29. AllanPritchard
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    Stunning game. Ranks up there with Call of Duty 4 for the title of best ever FPS ever made. Co-op mode would have been a great addition as you spend most of the game working with a team mate. But other than this It is truly stunning game.
  30. 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
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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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