Killzone 3

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2011
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1134 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 851 out of 1134
  2. Mixed: 202 out of 1134
  3. Negative: 81 out of 1134
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  1. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    8
    The first Killzone is one of the worst times I've had playing a game, and the second Killzone is one of the best. Where does this one rank? Definitely in between, and much closer to the second that the first. There's a lot this game does that is by far the best in the series. For one, the stealth aspects are quite astounding for a FPS; only in games that blend first and third personThe first Killzone is one of the worst times I've had playing a game, and the second Killzone is one of the best. Where does this one rank? Definitely in between, and much closer to the second that the first. There's a lot this game does that is by far the best in the series. For one, the stealth aspects are quite astounding for a FPS; only in games that blend first and third person playstyles do I really see good cover-shooting like Quantum of Solace but this game truly impressed me in that regard. Another element is set design, or level design, which is quite beautiful. We finally see parts of the Helghan world that seem quite alien, which makes sense and should have been parts of the first two as well. With 350 years of human evolution on two separate planets, it's easy to see how the humans and the Helghan-evolved humans would be different and this entry finally explores that. The gameplay pretty much felt exactly like Killzone 2, which I loved, while adding some new weapons and tech to help vary the gameplay here and there. Those things also impressed me but all of those can really be summed up with the word "style," the best part of the game. The "substance" was lacking and I kept thinking to myself that if Killzone 2 was The Hurt Locker, then Killzone 3 is 13 Hours. It's the Michael Bay version of a Killzone game, and the best possible Michael Bay work at that but still, it felt shiny and full of explosions, using the very basic war trope of soldiers wanting to be soldiers yet their superior refusing to allow them. And the villain...could the Nazi references be any more on-the-nose? Like, I appreciate historical references but this game straight up beat that horse to death. Social commentary's power hinges upon the subtlety of delivery, and this delivery was not subtle which made the game a tad preachy and predictable. That might be slightly overanalytical, so I'll get back on track. Great game, a lot of fun. It's easily the most challenging game in the series for me so far but it's also a lot of fun, providing missions that all feel unique and fresh, never getting repetitive and always keeping me on my toes. Definitely recommend, and I'm hoping that Shadow Fall will be good so that Killzone has a proper trilogy.… Expand
  2. NeoconTom
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    Breathtaking FPS game on the PS3, 2011 visuals still hold up in 2019. And of course, the campaign is actually fun too.
  3. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    8/10
    I normally don't like exclusives at all, but Killzone is an exception, I also liked Uncharted, but definitely nowhere near a d*ckriding level, more of a Tomb Raider guy.
    The first I remember was kinda dark, also brutal? The 2nd one was I guess ok, but the 3rd was great again, haven't played Shadowfall, even though it's like 6-5 years old now? Weapons are almost identical to KZ2,    8/10
    I normally don't like exclusives at all, but Killzone is an exception, I also liked Uncharted, but definitely nowhere near a d*ckriding level, more of a Tomb Raider guy.
    The first I remember was kinda dark, also brutal? The 2nd one was I guess ok, but the 3rd was great again, haven't played Shadowfall, even though it's like 6-5 years old now?
    Weapons are almost identical to KZ2, which is kinda disappointing, graphics barely improved, controls still weird etc.
    Overall still a good game with an enjoyable story.    … Expand
  4. canceRnya
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Одна из самых красивых игор прошлого поколения, да и геймплэйно очень супер.
  5. Harra
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    Killzone 3 was a step-up from KZ2 in terms of weaponry and variety of maps and locations, but didn't bring the same impact KZ2 had in my opinion.
  6. Folmer
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Perfect shooter and one of the best games of last console generation. I was really enjoyed it’s gameplay.
  7. Bottlecaps
    May 2, 2019
    8
    Killzone 3 is the final game in guerrilla's kill zone trilogy and what a trilogy of ups and downs. if half life created the cinematic fps killzone perfected it. its a love letter to cinematic game play and thats what makes this series stand out.

    story/characters: after the events of killzone 2 , your character Sev among others are stranded on helgan and everything seems desperate ,    Killzone 3 is the final game in guerrilla's kill zone trilogy and what a trilogy of ups and downs. if half life created the cinematic fps killzone perfected it. its a love letter to cinematic game play and thats what makes this series stand out.

    story/characters: after the events of killzone 2 , your character Sev among others are stranded on helgan and everything seems desperate , the isa is pulling out and you are ordered to surrender to be negotiated for as pow. you refuse as helgan pow's are tortured and brutalized and instead try to find another way off-world leading to an outcome of violence and destruction no one wanted. the story was a roller coaster from start to Finnish and really REALLY had potential but most of the characters fell to flat to care and in ricos case thats really not good hes had 3 games worth to develop and hes still a gung-ho trigger happy heavy even if the plot flowed well with the world building the characters feel static even after 3 games . actually id say the first game did the best in characterization
    story/ characters 7.5/10

    World building: in the first 2 games helgan felt like the nazis. in the 3rd game they felt a little scarier. after their Hitler is killed they fell more like a man who's got nothing left to lose and sole purpose in life us the kill everyone witch is why i think the entire planet of helgan is more interesting than any of the main characters. they up their tech and fire power and prepare for a second nuclear attack on vectah. my problem with this though is that almost all the world building is to do with helgan witch limits the scope of the world. Overall the world is still great and adds enough to it but im a little disappointed they didn't add more
    world building: 7/10

    graphics: killzone 1 and 2 have a huge jump in graphics and that is mostly due to the different generation of consoles but from 2-3 it feels like it could be the same game just continued. that being said the graphics look great and i think killzone 2 was ahead of its time and this looks great the ps3 is pushed to its limits animations are weighty and slick and explosions are cool and its injected with a healthy dose of neon
    graphics: 8/10

    gameplay: cinematic game play at its finest , this game was a joy to play it controls really well and it is much more responsive than killzone 2 and little game play ticks were ironed out. still the best cover mechanic out there and it dose it without taking you out of the first person view like most other games would. guns feel a little more accurate making head shots easier to pull off but still its more strategic to aim for center mass like in number 2. the executions look cool and adds a level of depth to gameplay but the animations arnt as polished as the rest of the game. Still its a more refined and polished experience versus number 2 and thats a good thing
    gameplay 9/10

    sound design: the music is reminiscent of starwars. being a similar world to starwars this is a good choice. orchestral battle music evocative of grand space operas its makes a perfect fit here but mix it with some industrial sounds to set it apart. the voice acting is as good as killzone 2 witch at times felt a little awkward but that could be the character writing/ script. sounds effects are great every one of them dose what it needs to do and dose it well, there was no sounds i actively avoided.
    sound design 8/10

    7.5+7+8+9+8=39.5

    39.5/5 = 7.9

    killzone 3 is good , there is no denying that but i still cant help but feel a little disappointed by the game.    … Expand
  8. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    KILLZONE 3 is an awesome, action packed game and it’s on par will KILLZONE 2. Graphics are even better than the previous too and is very impressive for PS3 hardware.
  9. PixelGamer115
    May 2, 2021
    8
    The gameplay is fast, the game is gorgeous (a recurring theme with Guerrilla since KZ2), and the story actually has a meaning this time. The characters still are pretty bad.

    Most importantly: the helghasts are still intimidating and good looking. and the MAWLR boss battle is also really fking metal. I dunno why we still haven't got to take control of one of those things in a remake.
  10. D45
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Обожаю эту игру! Это было увлекательно приключения. А костюмы хелгаствов сделаны очень красиво. Графика приемлемая. Я бы посоветовал в неё поиграть.
  11. Mustafasahilli
    Mar 17, 2020
    9
    It was a good experience. You can play with your friend in one PlayStation. Grapichs playing and dubbing is also good
  12. PSGaming
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    I freaking love this game.Everything in the game is great.Story, Gameplay, Graphics and sound design are on top level.It is a Must Play game for me.
  13. yangfanhong
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    This third title of Killzone series is much better than its predecessors to almost all aspects.
  14. MateusMariano
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    O meu primeiro jogo online no PS3, me surpreendi positivamente de diversas maneiras!

    A campanha é totalmente esquecível, mas o multiplayer é fabuloso e valeu cada centavo do jogo. Em 2013, quando joguei, ainda existia muita gente online e a diversão era garantida. Até hoje sinto saudades da jogabilidade de KZ3. Infelizmente não joguei os anteriores, essa é a opinião de quem jogou    O meu primeiro jogo online no PS3, me surpreendi positivamente de diversas maneiras!

    A campanha é totalmente esquecível, mas o multiplayer é fabuloso e valeu cada centavo do jogo. Em 2013, quando joguei, ainda existia muita gente online e a diversão era garantida. Até hoje sinto saudades da jogabilidade de KZ3.

    Infelizmente não joguei os anteriores, essa é a opinião de quem jogou apenas o terceiro título.    … Expand
  15. SamirMrtnz
    Oct 6, 2020
    8
    Un buen juego, la historia es buena, la banda sonora increíble, el gameplay igual que killzone 2, los entornos son de lo mejor, e incluye un modo a pantalla dividida, super recomendable a todos, más si tienes a alguien con quien jugar
  16. TonyBoyBR
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    Um bom game com gráficos lindos, som maravilhoso, jogabilidade boa, história mediana.
  17. The_D4RknesS
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    amazing how the PS3 was able to run this game! it took everything from 2 and improved it like removing Blur and making the image sharper.


    Too stupid not to release for PC
  18. MechGundam13
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    Killzone 3 is a great successor to Killzone 2.

    The graphics still look great, the gunplay is nice and the environments are colorful and vibrant. Killzone 2 & 3 are pretty much on part, but In my opinion the overall story is better in this game. Also Killzone 3 is sometimes very chaotic and makes the conflict between the two factions believable. But even Killzone 3 has some bad    Killzone 3 is a great successor to Killzone 2.

    The graphics still look great, the gunplay is nice and the environments are colorful and vibrant.

    Killzone 2 & 3 are pretty much on part, but In my opinion the overall story is better in this game.

    Also Killzone 3 is sometimes very chaotic and makes the conflict between the two factions believable.

    But even Killzone 3 has some bad bits:

    - Sometimes textures just don't load while being behind cover.

    - Enemy Ragdolls freeze in positions

    - The Ending is a little bit meh

    If you like the second game, you will enjoy Killzone 3.    … Expand
  19. JrDouble
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    A good game with solid graphics and fun FPS gameplay. Good improvements over Killzone 2 for sure.
  20. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Exactly the same criticisms of Killzones 1 and 2 can be levelled at 3, but the graphics are even better, the movement is slicker and the aiming more precise and satisfying. It still feels a little old fashioned, but not in a bad way.
  21. FrankCreeper
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    Another sequel of a beatiful trilogy on PS3....the gameplay is optimized and story is fantastic as his predecessor
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#31 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#10 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#8 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    87
    Is Killzone 3 deep enough to snipe PSN players from the COD: Black Ops fold? Probably not. Is Killzone 3 outstanding enough to warrant single-player awards for its narrative? Nope. But let there be no doubt that when it comes to intense gameplay that gives not one spare second for players to catch their breath or laze their way into a routine, Killzone 3 is near the top of the pack. The fact that it's the best-looking game we've seen and happens to support full stereoscopic 3D is just icing on the cake.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 6, 2011
    70
    Although the third part of the entire Killzone series is the weakest one it is still a very above-average piece of entertainment every PS3 owner should have this in their collection. [Mar 2011]
  3. MEGamers
    Mar 30, 2011
    87
    Killzone 3 is ultimately a flawed yet stunning experience. It gets the production values and the intensity just right. If it lacks anything, it would be a bit of character but fans will find it absolutely thrilling while it lasts.
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