Killzone 3

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2011
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1134 Ratings

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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 15, 2012
    9
    Killzone 3 is a fantastic game, it blew me away with how amazing it is, and almost every issue the first game had has been fixed, the floaty feeling is gone and the controls are tighter rivaling the Call of Duty and Halo series, the graphics are fantastic making this one of the best looking games I've ever played and you can play it in 3D if you have the right requirements, and theKillzone 3 is a fantastic game, it blew me away with how amazing it is, and almost every issue the first game had has been fixed, the floaty feeling is gone and the controls are tighter rivaling the Call of Duty and Halo series, the graphics are fantastic making this one of the best looking games I've ever played and you can play it in 3D if you have the right requirements, and the soundtrack is great, and the guns and explosions sound awesome, and voice acting has improved but it's still not the best, the story is more interesting and the characters are a little bit more likable, but they are also still not that great, what is great is the amazing gameplay, the campaign is outstanding with intense firefights and awesome set pieces, and it has more variety this go around, from adrenaline inducing vehicle sections, tense stealth sections, and one of, if not the best jet pack section ever, and it also seems longer than most other shooters out there, it also has Playstation Move functionality but I wasn't able to test it out, and the multiplayer is phenomenal, and some of the most unique I've ever played, and requires more teamwork then most other shooters out there, and features a deep RPG like progression system in which you gain experience for everything you do, and when you level up you gain points to spend so you can unlock abilities in the very unique classes, it's fun and addicting, and with a fantastic campaign, cool features, and deep addicting multiplayer, this game can keep you entertained for hundreds of hours, and this is a must own for PS3 owners, and I'll even go as far as to say if you don't have a PS3 then this is the perfect reason to own one, a near perfect shooter that I highly recommend to any and all gamers, a must play.… Expand
  2. Herald_S
    Sep 27, 2011
    9
    Campaign is great. You cant stop playing. Its immersive like hell. Awesome game, short though.

    Connecting to multiplayer is slow initially, but when your ps3 is connected to the server, online play is working properly. New: Get into a mech-suit or fly with a jet pack. Controls feels a lot more responsive than Killzone 2. There are many new DLC maps to download too.

    Good game!
  3. Hotshot1985
    Feb 27, 2011
    9
    Epic and everything that could have been hoped for after the turn of events that ended Killzone 2. The game-play in this latest KZ offering are alot less sluggish than that of previously titles, however the characters still feel as if they have a realistic and considerable weight to them unlike anything I have previously played. The story plays out with a compelling tale beginning at theEpic and everything that could have been hoped for after the turn of events that ended Killzone 2. The game-play in this latest KZ offering are alot less sluggish than that of previously titles, however the characters still feel as if they have a realistic and considerable weight to them unlike anything I have previously played. The story plays out with a compelling tale beginning at the conclusion of the second game and is a must for fans of the series. Levels play out much similar to the other games in the series with a fine mix of vehicle levels, stealth and standard fps run and gun. Online adds variety also where other games haven't and the inclusion of the new level up system is a welcomed addition; botzone is another mode in which players can get that online experience without the many many deaths and online headset abuse! One thing this game does incredibly well is the EXPLODEY bits! The visuals in this game are unbelievable with some really huge boss battles thrown in for great effect. The one thing I do regret with this game however isn't anything to do with the game at all; It's just....this will look amazing in 3D...and now I know im going to have to buy a 3D set… Expand
  4. Icekyng
    Jun 19, 2011
    9
    Yeah, I was suprised. The caning people gave it seemed a bit unjust as i thoughts it was really good. The difference between big budget games and the production is evident as this plays like a dream. The east end feel of the helghast are not as threatening as a home game at West Ham but its getting there!! Queeny, god bless ya. Good weapons and certainly contains a few real tough bottleYeah, I was suprised. The caning people gave it seemed a bit unjust as i thoughts it was really good. The difference between big budget games and the production is evident as this plays like a dream. The east end feel of the helghast are not as threatening as a home game at West Ham but its getting there!! Queeny, god bless ya. Good weapons and certainly contains a few real tough bottle necks. good plot, lots of swearing, happy days.… Expand
  5. dantexr
    Feb 27, 2011
    9
    This game is just amazing, improves everything of Killzone 2, the campaign is EPIC and the multiplayer mode owns CoD in all ways.

    All people who liked KZ2 will love this game, and who doesn't, maybe KZ3 will convince them. All the improvements to the multiplayer are for good, so playing it is awesome. And what to tell of graphics, this is actually one of the best looking console games,    This game is just amazing, improves everything of Killzone 2, the campaign is EPIC and the multiplayer mode owns CoD in all ways.

    All people who liked KZ2 will love this game, and who doesn't, maybe KZ3 will convince them. All the improvements to the multiplayer are for good, so playing it is awesome. And what to tell of graphics, this is actually one of the best looking console games, if not the best.

    A must-buy.    … Expand
  6. Marcopodomus
    Feb 22, 2011
    9
    top notch graphics(in fact the best console fps I've ever seen) **no load times** the amount of particles floating around and things going on in the environment is just stunning from a technical standpoint... good sound... good story... Move support (the sharpshooter is sick)... 3D support which I'm sure is the best 3D's current state allows(not impressed with what I've seen in 3d justtop notch graphics(in fact the best console fps I've ever seen) **no load times** the amount of particles floating around and things going on in the environment is just stunning from a technical standpoint... good sound... good story... Move support (the sharpshooter is sick)... 3D support which I'm sure is the best 3D's current state allows(not impressed with what I've seen in 3d just yet but too each his own)... what seems to be a pretty deep online experience... if you own a ps3 treat yourself to one hell of a first person shooter...… Expand
  7. thabutcha6709
    Mar 7, 2011
    9
    This game deserves a well written review so here goes. The latest installment to the Killzone universe is an awesome effort from start to finish. The game starts out a little slow due to grampa or your little brother's mandatory aim, move , shoot training session but it does give a glimpse into the state of affairs six months from the start of the game. After starting the Hellghast fightThis game deserves a well written review so here goes. The latest installment to the Killzone universe is an awesome effort from start to finish. The game starts out a little slow due to grampa or your little brother's mandatory aim, move , shoot training session but it does give a glimpse into the state of affairs six months from the start of the game. After starting the Hellghast fight hard and with the help of massive war machines. Their superior numbers demand that your sqaud is always on the move from one objective to the next. The pace the game sets is awesome, always on the move utilizing mechanical walkers, tanks or the occassional stolen vehicle. The weapons are plenty but you are limited to an arguably small selection of weapons but like in other Killzone games, the motto "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" goes along way here. The assault rifles are awesome, never underpowered and accurate. The rest of the arsenal is at times a little overpowered (minigun) but most are niche' weapons and perform well. The graphics are awesome and arguably the best visuals ever seen on PS3. I can't attest to the sharpshooter or the 3d ascpects of the game but I'm sure they add another layer of depth the game could have lived without. The audio lags sometimes when the action picks up but other than that the audio is spectacular, just the kind you would expect from a huge production this game was. The multiplay er is what you've come to expect with fps. Leveling up through different classes to get better gear. The addition of the botmode is refreshing and allows you to shapen your fangs against the A.I. But there will always be haters, the truth is the reason 360 owners hate any good ps3 game is because mommy wont buy them a ps3 too! This is the gold standard in gaming and reminds me why I love my playstation. (other than it being reliable!) This game is worth the 60 retail to put it in your collection. Great job Guerillla, keep up the great work and keep them coming.… Expand
  8. VaVa_Reviews
    Mar 1, 2011
    9
    There has always been a fight between ps3 fanboys and xbox fanboys. Xbox has gears of war, while ps3 has resistance. Xbox has Mass effect, Splinter cell, alan wake, fable 3, left for dead, and Forza. To combat that ps3 has Uncharted, Demon Souls, Infamous, Resistance, Ratchet and clank, little big planet, Gran turismo, Heavy rain, MGS, Yakuza, and God of war. Now i didn't mention Halo andThere has always been a fight between ps3 fanboys and xbox fanboys. Xbox has gears of war, while ps3 has resistance. Xbox has Mass effect, Splinter cell, alan wake, fable 3, left for dead, and Forza. To combat that ps3 has Uncharted, Demon Souls, Infamous, Resistance, Ratchet and clank, little big planet, Gran turismo, Heavy rain, MGS, Yakuza, and God of war. Now i didn't mention Halo and killzone because those are what then fights are mostly about. Comparing The original killzone to halo 1 is stupid, halo won. Then Killzone 2 came out and everything changed, halo started getting some competition, but halo 2 still won. Now Killzone 3 comes out and it fights Halo 3, making this a close fight. Killzone 3 is a gaming experience which is gorgeous and now ties with Halo. This game is amazing, Beautiful and stunning. This is what Halo has to watch out for… Expand
  9. Chrono
    Feb 27, 2012
    9
    A fine addition to the FPS franchise, MP is extremely solid and balanced but not much variety in terms of unlocking however can't say the same with Campaign it's even worst than KZ2's
  10. GameCritic
    Feb 22, 2011
    9
    Killzone 3 has had a lot of Hype built up around it. It is the successor to Killzone 2, which was a phenominal First Person Shooter with amazing graphics and spot on reality physics and gameplay. I am pleased to say that Killzone 3 is a fantastic successor to Killzone 2 and it is an excellent PS3 exclusive and a must own for shooter fans. Killzone 3 is a great way for sony to start theKillzone 3 has had a lot of Hype built up around it. It is the successor to Killzone 2, which was a phenominal First Person Shooter with amazing graphics and spot on reality physics and gameplay. I am pleased to say that Killzone 3 is a fantastic successor to Killzone 2 and it is an excellent PS3 exclusive and a must own for shooter fans. Killzone 3 is a great way for sony to start the year (along with LBP2). GRAPHICS- As mentioned earlier, graphics are absolutely gorgeous. The set pieces will make your mouth drop and so will the effects and animations. This game has no technical issues except for the fact that it fades to black too much between scenes. Otherwise, this game has some of the best graphics around. And they've even added 3D to the mix. Hell yeah! STORY- The story is weak in this game and that is the problem with it. This game's story is basically about Sev and his squad stuck on a hostile enemy planet but this is never protrayed well and that is what keeps the game from getting a higher score.Also, the story never really goes anywhere. It is more like a reason to play the levels. SOUND- The sound is phenominal. The game is a deafening experience with explosions and the voice acting and soundtrack are superb. GAMEPLAY- The gameplay is similar to Killzone 2, but everything has been tweaked up and there are cool new gameplay mechanics that make the game immensly fun to play. MULTIPLAYER- In one word- AWESOME. The multiplayer is some of the most fun multiplayer I have seen and it has a fantastic level up system that makes you want to play more and more. So in a nutshell, Killzone 3 is a great game but it has a weak story that never progresses much.
    Also, if you wish to see my other review, see my review for Uncharted 2.    … Expand
  11. unchartps3owner
    Feb 22, 2011
    9
    First off, I am an unbiased review meaning I have no favorite game title but love fps games. By this I have played every owned since cod on Xbox. Now since that being said there was a lot of hype before this game hit the market, videos of the creative Team Guerrilla speaking the mechanics and specifics of the game, everything. So even before I had decided to consider this a contender inFirst off, I am an unbiased review meaning I have no favorite game title but love fps games. By this I have played every owned since cod on Xbox. Now since that being said there was a lot of hype before this game hit the market, videos of the creative Team Guerrilla speaking the mechanics and specifics of the game, everything. So even before I had decided to consider this a contender in the fps war, I heard all and seen all content available. Since most of the critic was positive( except for the story mode not being improved over Kz2) so I decided to tryout the game even with the hype. First said the graphics are phenomenal, have not seen a game compare in my opinion since Uncharted 2 hit the stores, maybe even God of War III. Second the story is considerably weak, sometimes to the point I wish they had took some focus off of the animations in the story to help the story move along itself because it can get dreary. But most important what counts in a fps the multi-player, this is exactly what you thought the multi-player in Kz2 should have been its like they took your thoughts and applied them in substantial amounts. Nonetheless this game is not perfect, but is hard to compete with on graphics(was not a fan of black ops graphics), movement realism, controls and online enjoyment. Hopefully Resistance 3 will be as good or better.… Expand
  12. FTWinc
    Feb 24, 2011
    9
    Killzone 3 is one of the most addicting games I've played! First lets star off with what killzone is known for, Its graphics! they are AMAZING! They really fixed the gameplay from killzone 2, you don't feel too heavy but there is still a bit of heaviness for a realistic feel. They could of done a better online ranking system but except for that the online is a really fun experience.Killzone 3 is one of the most addicting games I've played! First lets star off with what killzone is known for, Its graphics! they are AMAZING! They really fixed the gameplay from killzone 2, you don't feel too heavy but there is still a bit of heaviness for a realistic feel. They could of done a better online ranking system but except for that the online is a really fun experience. there are only three game modes, but they have their own unique type of gameplay. The story draws you in! you really want to know what happens next. The story line in killzone 2 would still be my favorite. This game is fun and is easily re-playable and obviously a MUST have for the PlayStation community! Come on PlayStation, its yours! Be proud of it!… Expand
  13. Gunn_Matt
    Mar 4, 2011
    9
    Killzone 3 drops this Tuesday on Playstation 3, but I have been fortunate enough to have an early review copy thanks to Ashley over at Playstation. Not only was yours truly provided with the game - I was also handed the "Sharp Shooter" peripheral, a large plastic machine gun that makes Nintendo's Zapper seem rather inadequate. The Playstation Move motion controller and navigationKillzone 3 drops this Tuesday on Playstation 3, but I have been fortunate enough to have an early review copy thanks to Ashley over at Playstation. Not only was yours truly provided with the game - I was also handed the "Sharp Shooter" peripheral, a large plastic machine gun that makes Nintendo's Zapper seem rather inadequate. The Playstation Move motion controller and navigation controller fit snuggly into the device and Killzone 3 can be played entirely this way.

    So how does the new "Halo killer" add up? Is the PS Sharp Shooter a massive disappointment, or the dawn of a new era in first person shooting?

    Spoiler alert, it's awesome but not totally without fault.

    Killzone 3 takes place immediately after the events of part 2 - it seems in these kinds of games, the protagonists never get any down time. No vacations in Mexico, no Disneyland with the kids and no dinner and dancing with that special gal. It's just one war zone after another. But that's what we like, isn't it?

    Once again we are put into the shoes of Interplanetary Strategic Alliance soldiers Sev and Rico. In the last game these two were crucial in the assassination of the evil Helghast dictator Visari. In case you are new to the series the Helghast are a race of humanoid-type beings hell-bent on domination and conquest. The death of their dictator has deeply divided the remaining political elite and a power struggle ensues within the Helghast themselves. The story is great - usually with most FPS the story is the one thing that is usually lacking. Not the case with Killzone 3 - I found myself watching and analyzing each cut-scene carefully as to not miss any of the story.

    On the downside, I found that the dialogue at times left much to be desired. The voice acting was fine, but I think the script was too full of cliches. It reminded me at times of an 80s era Schwarzenegger movie.

    The gameplay of Killzone 3 is really the best part of the experience. After playing recent FPS like, Halo: Reach and Call of Duty: Black Ops, KZ3 felt like a breath of fresh air. You really need to think strategically and use cover in order to excel. Simply running into the battlefield, guns blazing, is a recipe for failure. The game can also be very challenging, sometimes I wanted to jump off my couch and hurl the controller at the TV - but when you do complete a stage, it's insanely rewarding.

    The PS Move coupled with the Sharp Shooter peripheral is another great way to enjoy Killzone 3. You're really able to get into a grove where it feels very intuitive, just take the time during the initial set up to customize the controls. Aiming and turning sensitivity can be adjusted in the options menu based on how touchy you want it to be.

    I don't think this will replace the way you play an FPS, the controller still feels the most natural for me - but it does provide an extra challenge and additional replay value. Plus at only $40 you're all set up for rail-shooters like Dead Space: Extraction and Time Crisis. The yet to be released Socom 4 will have Sharp Shooter functionality as well.

    Previous Killzone titles have all had great graphics and visuals and number 3 is no exception. Everything from the character models to the environments and explosions are all gorgeously rendered with tons of attention given to detail. There is so much going on the screen all the time, but Killzone 3 runs very smoothly with minimal frame rate issues. The only downside is that at times the game will freeze for a second when entering a new area. Previous Killzone titles were brutal in this respect - it seems like developer Guerrilla Games did a lot of work to correct the problem.

    It can't be an FPS without multiplayer and Killzone 3 knocks it out of the park. I really enjoyed the return of 2 player cooperative split-screen local multiplayer (not available in Killzone 2). Player one controls Sev, player two controls Rico - it's a great way to waste a few hours and a few Helghast soldiers.

    Online, you have a wide array of different modes to choose from. Some of the best that I played were; "Guerrilla Warfare" classic team 16 player deathmatch, "Warzone" which returns from Killzone 2 and is a mission-based game, and "Botzone" which players can use to fine tune their skills against bots (A.I controlled players). There are way more online modes to explore, so get to it!

    Killzone 3 is the quint essential FPS. It has intense action, big guns, huge explosions, stealth gameplay, jetpacks and a story that you'll actually care about. Adding the PS Move Sharp Shooter to the mix adds value and fun, and is actually a worthwhile peripheral. Plus the main antagonist Jorhan Stahl is voiced my Malcolm MacDowell from A Clockwork Orange, how cool is that?

    9 out of 10    … Expand
  14. Gamemaniac77
    Mar 5, 2011
    9
    THE MOVE IS THE FUTURE !
    For me the ability to point at the enemy and take a perfectly aimed shot using the move controller is the most realistic, satisfying and fun way to shoot the enemy, sure it takes some practice at first but it soon feels like second nature. The game took me about 7 or 8 hours to complete and every moment was impressive from the excellent story line and best quality    THE MOVE IS THE FUTURE !
    For me the ability to point at the enemy and take a perfectly aimed shot using the move controller is the most realistic, satisfying and fun way to shoot the enemy, sure it takes some practice at first but it soon feels like second nature. The game took me about 7 or 8 hours to complete and every moment was impressive from the excellent story line and best quality scripting and voice acting I've ever heard in a game of this type and believe me I've pretty much played them all.
    The graphics are sublime and easily give the present top end pc games a run for their money, the controls have been made to feel much more responsive and intuitive and when you need to run you move faster than you would in any of the COD games. The weapons in the game all feel solid and the close quarters combat is really brutal and the best yet for any fps that I've seen.
    It's been a while since I played a game which I enjoyed as much as this and if I had anything negative to add it would be that I didn't want the campaign to end but I'm looking forward to multi-player regardless.
    Any rational fps fans of should get this game. Graphics=10 Story=8 Game-play=9 Overall=9    … Expand
  15. streetg850
    Mar 7, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I agree with what drewezbreezee was saying, my only fault on kz3 was the camp. From what i noticed in all fps is the camp always sucks. I don't know what it is about them i can never get into them i like to play to get used to the game, but that is it nothing else. I gave this game a 9 is soloing due to the on-line play. There's aways so much going on, with explosions, bullets, cloaked, and disguised enemies, its insane! you can never just run around and not pay attention as in infiltrator could come up behind you and brutal kill you, which is another amazing thing added to this fps. I've never liked fps's but this one grabbed my attention with the things you can do, of course the brutal kills, the different classes, and the way you can choose what you want to level. I have told many of the people i work with about this game and now we all play after work. I did notice that the camp was a little bit different than most fps's but still lacking that i want to play it feeling. If the camp was better this game would easily have gotten a ten, but keep up the great work.… Expand
  16. cred1984x
    Jul 12, 2011
    9
    Im not sure how some of the reviewers are calling this Killzone 2.5. Killzone 2 was fantastic, but I feel that the third installment trumps it in many ways. For one, the level design is much better. Though K3 is very much a linear experience, I did feel like I could stray from the beaten path more than in the second one. The colors in this are much more beautiful too. Where K2 wasIm not sure how some of the reviewers are calling this Killzone 2.5. Killzone 2 was fantastic, but I feel that the third installment trumps it in many ways. For one, the level design is much better. Though K3 is very much a linear experience, I did feel like I could stray from the beaten path more than in the second one. The colors in this are much more beautiful too. Where K2 was very dark and grey, this one has more Earthly colors and then there is the jungle in all of its neon glory. The guns feel and sound more powerful. The brutal melees never get old. While the story wouldnt get a nod from the Academy any time soon, it keeps you on your toes and never lets up. The mp is outstanding in my opinion. There is a lot of flack over camping, and snipers and such...but I guess that I am the only one that has come to expect that in ANY multiplayer game these days. I have been a Killzone fan since the first game, and while it may not be everyone's favorite game....it is definitely one of mine.… Expand
  17. M1chl
    Mar 11, 2011
    9
    Have to say, that I hated Killzone 2 and naturally I was sceptical towards this game. Fortunately, I was wrong, very very wrong. This game is awesome. Simply as that. Nice graphics, awesome sound work, it controls like a dream, decent story and characters, co-op in campaign, nice and deep online experience. Why "only" 9/10? Just a few bugs, that can be easily fixed...so maybe after fewHave to say, that I hated Killzone 2 and naturally I was sceptical towards this game. Fortunately, I was wrong, very very wrong. This game is awesome. Simply as that. Nice graphics, awesome sound work, it controls like a dream, decent story and characters, co-op in campaign, nice and deep online experience. Why "only" 9/10? Just a few bugs, that can be easily fixed...so maybe after few patches, this become a ultimate 10/10 game in my eyes. Totally worth 60$ and must buy for everyone with PS3. For those with another system, borrow PS3 from your friend, uncle, girlfriend/boyfriend or whatever and play it!… Expand
  18. Yargdpirate
    Mar 15, 2011
    9
    The campaign was a big step back from the awesome KZ2 one, but the graphics are still the best ever for any game and the multiplayer has been balanced out beautifully. Plus, they got the controls much tighter than before. Only wish they had tried to make single player better than just 3D eye candy.
  19. Firetaw
    Mar 15, 2011
    9
    killzone 3 is the most complete shooter experience you will find on the playstation 3 to date. with improved controls and graphics over its predecessor, it clearly deserves a place in your game library. Move compatibility, 3D support, online and offline multiplayer, Eye Candy, this game will withstand the test of time.
    the game was built around coop mode but with the disappointing split    killzone 3 is the most complete shooter experience you will find on the playstation 3 to date. with improved controls and graphics over its predecessor, it clearly deserves a place in your game library. Move compatibility, 3D support, online and offline multiplayer, Eye Candy, this game will withstand the test of time.
    the game was built around coop mode but with the disappointing split screen only coop mode, it gives you the impression the game was rushed out. nevertheless killzone 3 is clearly a better choice over 20$ coop games you may find at the bargain bin. its up to the consumer to decide if they want a mediocre experience or a fantastic and adrenalin heart pumping experience with killzone 3.

    be warned the experience might make your head spin.    … Expand
  20. PlayGeekfr
    Mar 15, 2011
    9
    Sûrement le jeu le plus attendu de ce début d'année sur PS3, Killzone 3 en fait baver plus d'un. Après un bon épisode sur PS2, un moins bon sur PSP, mais un excellent épisode sur PS3. Killzone 3 arrivera-t-il à dépasser son grand frère ?

    Depuis le succès du    Sûrement le jeu le plus attendu de ce début d'année sur PS3, Killzone 3 en fait baver plus d'un. Après un bon épisode sur PS2, un moins bon sur PSP, mais un excellent épisode sur PS3. Killzone 3 arrivera-t-il à dépasser son grand frère ?

    Depuis le succès du premier épisode, la série Killzone et le groupe Guerrilla Games sont la propriété de Sony. Cela a donc permit au jeune développeur de trouver des fonds pour améliorer au maximum la qualité de leur jeux. Depuis le deuxième épisode de la saga, Guerrilla développe des soft à la pointe de la technologie graphique et sonore. Bien entendu, la beauté d'un jeu ne fait pas qualité. Dans le cas des Killzone, la qualité est au rendez-vous également. L'histoire prend place directement après la fin de Killzone 2. Le grand chef des helghasts, Visari, étant mort, les troupes de celui sont enragées et agressives, bien plus qu'avant. Sur cette planète maudite, il ne reste plus que votre régiment, une centaine d'hommes tout au plus. Vous devez vous enfuir, évacuer cette capitale bourrée de soldats ennemis.
    Vous reprenez donc le contrôle du sergent Sevchenko, accompagné du sergent Rico Velaskez et de toute une armada. Pendant votre périple étourdissant et éblouissant sur Helghan, vous rencontrerez divers personnages plutôt "nature". En effet, le côté "sombre" de ceux-ci sera vraiment mis en avant, surtout pour les Helghasts. En effet, après la mort de Visari, deux personnages important de la "république" Helghan se livrent une bataille sans pitiés pour prendre la tête du gouvernement et donc de l'armée. L'amiral en chef des troupes de la planète contre le président d'une société privée fournissant des armes de nouvelles technologie à cette armée. Ils se disputent donc la meilleur place pour pouvoir choisir leur moyen favoris d'éliminer l'ISA. Le gameplay de Killzone 3 est tout à fait similaire à celui du 2eme épisode, si ce n'est le fait que la prise en main est bien moins compliquée que celle de ce dernier, effectivement le côté "call of duty" du maniement rend celui-ci beaucoup plus simple.
    De nombreuses phases de contrôle de véhicules ont été implantées dans le gameplay. Celles-ci, parfois très plaisantes sont la plupart du temps ancrées sur des rails, bien plus que le reste du mode solo, qui l'est également. L'arsenal a été plus que doublé, et les armes sont bien plus sympathiques à manier que lors des précédents épisodes. Mais elles ne sont toujours pas personnalisables, c'est à dire qu'aucun accessoires ne peut être apposé sur les armes. Si des viseurs laser, des silencieux ou autres sont placés sur les armes, c'est qu'ils le sont de base, vous ne pourrez pas y jouer sans, même en multijoueur. Cette absence de possibilités de modifications et un des gros point faible des "détails". Et vous devez savoir comme moi que ce sont des **** détails qui font de grands jeux. Les graphismes de Killzone 3 sont quant à eux, époustouflant, c'est le mot. Le jeu regorge de détails, le ciel, les bâtiments, l'eau, les personnages, la neige et même le sang sont d'une qualité irréprochable. Des détails à en pleuvoir, c'est les mots justes pour qualifié Killzone 3.
    Même si l'on ne constate pas, du premier coup d'oeil, de grande différences par rapport à Killzone 2. On comprend la beauté de Killzone 3 en le comparant avec d'autre jeux récents.

    La bande-son est elle aussi un des plus grands points forts de Killzone 3. Les doublages sont réussi à merveille, les voix colles bien avec les personnages, la coordination entre voix et mouvements des lèvres est presque parfaite. Mais surtout, la bande originale du titre est MAGISTRALE, rien que la musique d'introduction suffirait à faire acheter le jeu à quelqu'un.
    Elle pourrait sans aucuns doutes être le fruit du travail du meilleur orchestre du monde. Conclusion :

    Graphismes : Le plus grosse claque de ce début d'année, sans aucuns doutes ! 19/20
    Musiques : Des doublages excellents et une des meilleurs BO de la PS3 ! 19/20
    Durée de vie : Le mode histoire est un peu plus court que celui de son aîné, compté entre 5 et 8 heures pour terminer le jeu suivant le niveau de difficulté, après cela, le mode coop et le mode multijoueur viennent largement enrichir cette durée de vie. 16/20
    Gameplay: Rien de nouveau sous le soleil, on vise, on tire, on court. Une formule simple mais efficace. 17/20
    Scénario : Un scénario intéressant qui, faute d'apporter une réelle profondeur au soft, lui donne un charme remarquable et cohérent. 13/20
    Général : Killzone 2 est devenu un culte du FPS, si Killzone 3 n'apporte pas grand chose de nouveau, il reste une très bonne surprise dans le monde du jeu vidéo. A ne pas douter que le petit dernier ne finira pas sur le Panthéon des FPS. 18/20    … Expand
  21. Davis0940
    Mar 16, 2011
    9
    Ragazzi, qui si sta parlando di Killzone, una serie che, appena è nata ha subito stupito tutti quanti, poi, con la nuova generazione di console è nato un secondo episodio che ha messo le basi degli FPS Online nella PS3 ma con una campagna bella ed originalissima ma che non gridava al miracolo. Con il 3° episodio guerrilla studio ha colpito in pieno ilRagazzi, qui si sta parlando di Killzone, una serie che, appena è nata ha subito stupito tutti quanti, poi, con la nuova generazione di console è nato un secondo episodio che ha messo le basi degli FPS Online nella PS3 ma con una campagna bella ed originalissima ma che non gridava al miracolo. Con il 3° episodio guerrilla studio ha colpito in pieno il bersaglio, migliorando l'esperienza Online che adesso è UNICA e rendendo la campagna in single player godibile e piena di colpi di scena. La parte multigiocatore presenta, oltre ai soliti deatmatch e cattura la bandiera, anche una nuova modalità chiamata "Operazioni" in cui si giocano delle missioni tagliate con dei filmati di intermezzo, più fai bene, più probabilità hai di comparire nei filmati di intermezzo. il multiplayer di killzone 3 possiede il solito ranking del capitolo precedente, con l'unica differenza che adesso le armi e le abilità li devi comprare facendo punti nelle sezioni online. La parte offline del titolo Guerrilla presenta una campagna in cui si può giocare da soli o accompagnati da un amico; La storia riprende subito dopo quella del suo predecessore e continua con la tecnica del flashback e del flashforward intrecciando una storia molto più incisiva ma che rimane tuttavia superficiale e banale e con scenari che sono frammentari e disconnessi tra loro. il problema è uno, dov'è finita tutta l'originalità che aveva il secondo capitolo?? quella pesantezza dell'arma che nel secondo ti faceva bestemmiare l'hanno tolta, perchè?? Qui è caduto killzone 3, nell'originalità, un titolo ottimo, per l'amor del cielo, ma senza quel piccolo pezzo di originalità che lo avrebbe fatto diventar il miglior FPS su PS3. voto 9,0… Expand
  22. Hanky
    Mar 22, 2011
    9
    Love that game! In comparison to its predecessors it's so much more realistic and the gameplay a lot more exciting. Spent a good couple of hours in anterooms playing that game!
  23. Rosco
    Mar 24, 2011
    9
    If a game was based on looks Killzone 3 would be the Megan Fox of the gaming world because Killzone looks exceptional there's no denying that as visually its near flawless. Unfortunately, looks don't mean everything. Killzone 2 was an excellent game and remains one of the best FPS around. And that's one of the problems of Killzone 3. As an all round package it doesn't deliver. The singleIf a game was based on looks Killzone 3 would be the Megan Fox of the gaming world because Killzone looks exceptional there's no denying that as visually its near flawless. Unfortunately, looks don't mean everything. Killzone 2 was an excellent game and remains one of the best FPS around. And that's one of the problems of Killzone 3. As an all round package it doesn't deliver. The single player is not a patch of its predecessor. That's not to say its bad because its far from it - the gameplay is arguably the best of its kind pretty much Killzone 2 but with better landscapes and settings but because its Killzone were dealing with we were expecting a lot more! The problem is the story never really goes anywhere, its more the case playing for the sake of playing because the idea is a good one, Sev and his squad stuck on enemy territory but they never shown or portrayed well. However online/multiplayer is entirely different! This is where the game sets itself apart from the pretenders. Up to 24 players can slug it out so you might have to prepare to say goodbye to your thumbs! Its that addictive and will always leave you wanting more. So basically Killzone 3 is a solid and sublime addition to the series as online/multiplayer is as good as it gets and graphically/visually its possibly the best to date only let down by a weak single player mode that fails to capture the imagination but that still doesn't deflect away from the fact that Killzone 3 is one of the best FPS available.… Expand
  24. InzaNe
    Mar 22, 2011
    9
    "The most fun I've had in years on a console FPS" is the first thing I said to my friends when I first played Killzone 3. The single player is very cinematic, delivering a fast-paced, emotion driven story. What we buy games for these days though, is the multiplayer - especially when purchasing an FPS Title. The multiplayer is very intense to say the least. It feels like a more "futuristic""The most fun I've had in years on a console FPS" is the first thing I said to my friends when I first played Killzone 3. The single player is very cinematic, delivering a fast-paced, emotion driven story. What we buy games for these days though, is the multiplayer - especially when purchasing an FPS Title. The multiplayer is very intense to say the least. It feels like a more "futuristic" version of Team Fortress to a certain extent - where there are Engineers to build bots - Medics to revive and heal - Snipers to take out the distant enemies. The game is extremely fun. I've put 25 solid hours into the multiplayer, and every day when I get home, I crave more. A definite purchase in my eyes. Especially if you're looking for a diverse shooter that supports many playstyles n the multiplayer aspect of the game.… Expand
  25. Ricshaw
    Mar 25, 2011
    9
    It's really too bad this wasn't Killzone 2, because this game is awesome- FAR better than KZ2. Guerrilla managed to fix most of what was bad about the previous entry in the series with the 3rd game, but it still falls just a bit flat. If Metacritic would bother to implement a half-point system, I'd give it an 8.5, but rounding down to an 8 would be too low.
  26. SpartanEdge
    May 23, 2011
    9
    I really like this game! as good as it is though,it is not a Halo or Gears of War beater in my opinion.It comes VERY close,but its lack of online Co-Op lets it down,& will be a big deal to alot of people.. But noneleless i am glad & grateful to see it has split-screen Co-Op,& indeed Co-Op at all,as KZ1&2 should've had it,& really benefited from it.Hopefully Gurilla will finally have theI really like this game! as good as it is though,it is not a Halo or Gears of War beater in my opinion.It comes VERY close,but its lack of online Co-Op lets it down,& will be a big deal to alot of people.. But noneleless i am glad & grateful to see it has split-screen Co-Op,& indeed Co-Op at all,as KZ1&2 should've had it,& really benefited from it.Hopefully Gurilla will finally have the perfect Killzone in the next title,& have Campaign Co-Op'online'too.I dont know why,But PS3 games,particulally the exclusives,such as Resistance 2(& prob 3),Killzone 1&2,Uncharted 1&2 & i'm sure others,lack campaign Co-Op.This trend needs to change,& hopefully KZ3's Co-Op is the start of this change.All that aside,the graphics are great & look detailed & suitably gritty,Great gameplay & gunplay,Good cover & aiming system that rivals the best 'Using cover' games out there,& the sounds are extremely good,sounding realistic,& immerse you in your battles,giving you that feel your actually in a gunfight..The Story is also very good i thought,although its basically about escaping,its told well,& the music in the game is absolutely superb,its beautiful & haunting,& is really good music in its own right.As i said,i dont think it beats Halo & Gears,as for starters they have on & offline Co-Op & better overall stories.But if it had online Co-Op too,i could not in good concience have given it a lower mark than those games.Highly recommend this title!… Expand
  27. Watermelon789
    Feb 20, 2012
    9
    If you are tired of traditional shooters then this is the perfect game. Set with an original gameplay gives a little bit of tactical combat that differentiate to the other fast-paced shooters at the moment. The campaign has a nice set of set-pieces presented in cutscenes instead of real time events ( that many shooters uses this days ). Graphics are stellar, stunning and impressive , butIf you are tired of traditional shooters then this is the perfect game. Set with an original gameplay gives a little bit of tactical combat that differentiate to the other fast-paced shooters at the moment. The campaign has a nice set of set-pieces presented in cutscenes instead of real time events ( that many shooters uses this days ). Graphics are stellar, stunning and impressive , but the facial details are a little ugly or just not in par with other games that has better facial graphics . Some animations problems get in the way when you see your AI partner stabbing or doing close combat sequences , also little glitches get in the way along with that but its part of it. Multiplayer is the big grand daddy of the Playstation exclusives, heck ! Even better than non-exclusives FPS nowadays. So go ahead and play this .… Expand
  28. nbozinator
    Apr 19, 2011
    9
    this was my first venture into the world of killzone and i thouroughly enjoyed from the fail of a storyline that is so bad it is funny to the excellent multiplayer, it isn't very hard top get good at this game which is a plus for me so i could now wonder on equal terms in the multiplayer unlike n CoD where i die all the time. added to this the excellant graphics and variety in levels justthis was my first venture into the world of killzone and i thouroughly enjoyed from the fail of a storyline that is so bad it is funny to the excellent multiplayer, it isn't very hard top get good at this game which is a plus for me so i could now wonder on equal terms in the multiplayer unlike n CoD where i die all the time. added to this the excellant graphics and variety in levels just top this off, the onlly gripe i have is that after completing a multiplayer class all the others seem reall under powered and, just no more fun, a must buy if u like fps and own a playstation… Expand
  29. pandateddybear
    Apr 23, 2011
    9
    Really enjoyed single player campign I finished it twice. Visuals are really good and presentation beats any 2010-2011 FPS game. Multiplayer is interesting also big community and I manage to meet few nice people online ..game is worth full price!
  30. dimitry7688
    May 10, 2011
    9
    By far the best online shooter on the ps3. Big upgrade over part 2 , and it includes an action packed single player. Rivals halo on the xbox and in my opinion way better than that halo reach trash...
  31. Papanator
    May 26, 2011
    9
    If you're looking for an epic planetary war story, you might reconsider playing Killzone 3. If, however, you're just looking for a great FPS, with lots of action, awesome maps and over the top graphics, buy this game now. The story is a bit cheesy, and most of the characters are flat enough for you to care less if they die or not, the actual game-play itself does more than make up for it.If you're looking for an epic planetary war story, you might reconsider playing Killzone 3. If, however, you're just looking for a great FPS, with lots of action, awesome maps and over the top graphics, buy this game now. The story is a bit cheesy, and most of the characters are flat enough for you to care less if they die or not, the actual game-play itself does more than make up for it. There is nothing I love more than melee attacking space nazis, gouging their eyes out and stabbing them in the neck.… Expand
  32. wloskiwlosek
    Jun 5, 2011
    9
    +looks great
    +balanced and varied campaign
    +difficulty level
    +move and sharp shooter playing

    -series deserts for more deeper profile of characters
    -a few technical bugs
  33. hypernova1024
    Oct 19, 2011
    9
    I'll put this out there right now. Killzone 3 could very well be the most underrated game of this generation. Sure, it had a lame story, but come on, if you care that much about story, then by all means go and read a book. Killzone 3 excels in every other way and delivers a complete and nearly flawless package. The game's graphics and physics are unrivaled on the console scene. It'sI'll put this out there right now. Killzone 3 could very well be the most underrated game of this generation. Sure, it had a lame story, but come on, if you care that much about story, then by all means go and read a book. Killzone 3 excels in every other way and delivers a complete and nearly flawless package. The game's graphics and physics are unrivaled on the console scene. It's shocking that a game this technologically intensive doesn't require an install. Guerilla is making the PS3 sweat with the advanced particle rendering engine and intense lighting effects. The campaign is a lot of fun, and the splitscreen coop mode will give you a reason to play it again with a pal. My only real gripe with the campaign is the weak cutscenes, but that's not really a problem; after all, we're playing a GAME, don't forget. The online multiplayer is great, with plenty of content to start and map packs going for $5 each (or $10 for the bundle - good deal). There are three main game modes, but they're pretty basic, nothing you haven't seen before. Where Killzone 3 really shows its strength is with the class play. Few games allow snipers to go invisible or medics to revive themselves - but you have to work for and properly use such abilities. The balancing is pretty good, and the fast paced sporty feel makes this game the go-to for online fps fans. All in all, I have to say that I fully recommend this game, it's so far my personal game of the year. Ignore what people say about the weak story - yes, it's a disappointing filler-filled ride, but I'd never turn down an opportunity to ram a knife through a helghast skull just because the cutscenes are lame.… Expand
  34. Alpha-Six
    Oct 30, 2011
    9
    Killzone 3 is truly a great PS3-only game. The campaign tells a compelling story, but the Helghast seem to have a much more just cause. A campaign with a both ISA and Helghast sides of the conflict would have been nice, but the place where Killzone really stands out is in multiplayer. It is class based, with each class having a distinct playing style on the batlefield. Jetpacks, MortarKillzone 3 is truly a great PS3-only game. The campaign tells a compelling story, but the Helghast seem to have a much more just cause. A campaign with a both ISA and Helghast sides of the conflict would have been nice, but the place where Killzone really stands out is in multiplayer. It is class based, with each class having a distinct playing style on the batlefield. Jetpacks, Mortar Beacons, and Invisibility cloaks make multiplayer a unique and incomparably fun experience.… Expand
  35. dan154
    Aug 25, 2012
    9
    Killzone 3 was one of the best FPS of 2011, the PS3 and generation, the producer managed to bring a better game than the acclaimed Killzone 2.The story is compelling, however, has "holes", but still interesting, the single-player campaign is epic that managed to be better than games like Resistance 3 and MW3, the graphics are nearly perfect, however, I met with two or three drops frameKillzone 3 was one of the best FPS of 2011, the PS3 and generation, the producer managed to bring a better game than the acclaimed Killzone 2.The story is compelling, however, has "holes", but still interesting, the single-player campaign is epic that managed to be better than games like Resistance 3 and MW3, the graphics are nearly perfect, however, I met with two or three drops frame during the campaing.Sounds of waepons,explosions and the soundtrack are awesome, excellent gameplay and an addictive and original multiplayer makes Killzone 3 one of the bests of the generation.… Expand
  36. Bosniak
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I know that the things people usually hear about this game are similar to Crysis in that most of them just talk about the great graphics, so I am sorry but they are so well done I truly can't review the game without mentioning them, and I might as well get it out of the way first. I own a 360 elite, a pc, and my loved ps3 and own many games on each but this is simply the best looking fpsI know that the things people usually hear about this game are similar to Crysis in that most of them just talk about the great graphics, so I am sorry but they are so well done I truly can't review the game without mentioning them, and I might as well get it out of the way first. I own a 360 elite, a pc, and my loved ps3 and own many games on each but this is simply the best looking fps game currently in the market. I'm including the Battlefield games, Crysis, and Halo series. Well, it may be equal to uncharted 3 and god of war 3 in terms of visuals, but it is certainly the best-looking fps ever made. Killzone 2 set a bar for gaming visuals, and this game continues that path. The particle effects that slowly glide when you've tossed a grenade at snow or the amount of debris that flies off a wall when hit by a rocket are second only to the recent battlefield games. The cell shading on walls and buildings is the greatest use of current generation technology yet. The rendering of characters, environments, and vehicles in HD are the greatest in the industry. I remember simply gazing at the textures in levels in Killzone 2 and in Killzone 3 I am guilty of simply wasting entire minutes standing in a hallway and looking at the walls and room decor. The detail on the guns is simply glamorous and the Killzone 3 does all this without EVER dropping below 30 fps and not a BIT of screen tear. The game truly deserved more hype. Even for those out there who aren't fans of shooters I recommend at least that they borrow from a friend or rent just to see what the capabilities of today's HD technology and the blu-ray disc can do. The weighty feeling in Killzone 2 has slightly returned but the controls feel much better yet leaving enough of that realistic weight around to make some of the best controls of an fps on the market. The default setting is good but I like the alternate button mapping better just because I like having L1 as the aim button. The A.I. enemies and friends are top-notch and do a good job of posing a challenge or helping you. They take cover, flank, are accurate, and even bound from cover-to-cover in some of the more open settings. The campaign is one of the best I have ever played in a shooter and though the co-op is limited it still deserves a playthrough with a friend. The multiplayer truly shines and the dedicated servers from KZ 2 come back to deliver one of the best online experiences today. The game's cover system is perfect and the brutal melees from the first killzone return in the most satisfying way, as does the 3-weapon system. I did not have the move peripheral to play but my friends tell me it plays great and they recommend it. 3D is supported too and I hear it is a great experience as well. In all, this game doesn't truly do anything new for the fps franchise besides one thing: it perfects it. It takes all our favorite things from shooters (besides a great co-op) and happily gives it to us. I'd give it a 9.5 but this site won't let me so a 9 will do. A 10 is given to trend-setters, in my belief.… Expand
  37. the_blueprint
    Dec 19, 2013
    9
    Good shooter. Like the world created here. Although there is nothing new or special about it. It looks good, it controls well. I don't like the grey worlds though, there should be more color in this game.
    About the same experience as Killzone 2 but a bit better and with 2 player co-op campaign.
    I just played Halo reach and have upped my score on this game. I realise now how great    Good shooter. Like the world created here. Although there is nothing new or special about it. It looks good, it controls well. I don't like the grey worlds though, there should be more color in this game.
    About the same experience as Killzone 2 but a bit better and with 2 player co-op campaign.
    I just played Halo reach and have upped my score on this game. I realise now how great Killzone 3 actually is. The weapons feel much heavier and the world just has much more charisma and appeal. After playing Killzone 3, I just can't go back and play the (in my opinion) much lesser game of Halo.    … Expand
  38. HiddenName
    Dec 28, 2011
    9
    Number 1 FPS on PlayStation 3 for best price. Campaign is ok but multiplayer is epic great. Graphic in this game is awesome - best Anti Alliasing by MLAA. I didn't see game with that AA for that old gameunit.
    Killzone 2 vs Killzone 3 for me winner is KZ3. I give score 9, because on multiplayer everytime we got droppy a framerate.
  39. koveoskostas
    Nov 17, 2011
    9
    Killzone 3 is a great gaming experience,for every ps3 user out there...after many months i decided to review this release,that i've enjoyed so much.it has a great,intense single player campaign mode with great moments.the graphics,physics,animations are all top class and some moments are unforgettable,like the battle in the helgan forest.the multiplayer mode is also a great experience,withKillzone 3 is a great gaming experience,for every ps3 user out there...after many months i decided to review this release,that i've enjoyed so much.it has a great,intense single player campaign mode with great moments.the graphics,physics,animations are all top class and some moments are unforgettable,like the battle in the helgan forest.the multiplayer mode is also a great experience,with many modes.my favorite is always the team deathmatch.i like killzone 3 multiplayer because its more realistic,a little bit slower,but much more intensive than the other well known fps shooters.every fan of ps3 must have this game,because is one of the top releases in our beloved system.try this game even now,all those who didn't have the chance until now.… Expand
  40. toddimuspme
    Jan 16, 2012
    9
    Killzone 3 is a great game and one of the many reasons to own a ps3. I am not the biggest fps fan I feel that most of the games feel the same like every call of duty game and they get old pretty fast with that said. Killzone 3 is a great experience period. The game feels good and easy to pick up for anyone who like fps's. The graphics maybe the best I have ever seen on a gaming consoleKillzone 3 is a great game and one of the many reasons to own a ps3. I am not the biggest fps fan I feel that most of the games feel the same like every call of duty game and they get old pretty fast with that said. Killzone 3 is a great experience period. The game feels good and easy to pick up for anyone who like fps's. The graphics maybe the best I have ever seen on a gaming console this generation and the story line is engaging, Add to that the multiplayer to the already awsome single player game and you have a game well worth your money.… Expand
  41. haze166
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    The graphic is the best looking game ever and the level design also would be helpful and music like "And if we ever fight on" is excellent and brutal execution was great and using a jet that fly around and shoot some higs improve the gameplay and the atmosphere was a great idea but a story wasn't that great but good and singleplayer experience was great and multiplayer was fun and greatThe graphic is the best looking game ever and the level design also would be helpful and music like "And if we ever fight on" is excellent and brutal execution was great and using a jet that fly around and shoot some higs improve the gameplay and the atmosphere was a great idea but a story wasn't that great but good and singleplayer experience was great and multiplayer was fun and great and it would kept you smile and the best thing is that the 3D would make it more fantastic than ever.… Expand
  42. MikeE50
    Jan 23, 2013
    9
    Killzone 3 is a huge improvement over Killzone 2. The controls feels pretty good, the graphics are amazing, and the overall shooting is great. It is a non-stop action extravaganza (with a stealth section as well). The only bad part is that the characters and story are just too generic to care about. It is embarrassing the way the developers fail basic Storytelling 101 principles (such asKillzone 3 is a huge improvement over Killzone 2. The controls feels pretty good, the graphics are amazing, and the overall shooting is great. It is a non-stop action extravaganza (with a stealth section as well). The only bad part is that the characters and story are just too generic to care about. It is embarrassing the way the developers fail basic Storytelling 101 principles (such as having characters like the female soldier who is never introduced beyond her name). If you were to combine this engine and action pieces with something like Mass Effect then you would have a perfect shooter. As for the multiplayer, I'm not interested but apparently it is now free-to-play so that is another option. Summary: highly recommended for shooter fans.… Expand
  43. quotenneger
    Apr 9, 2012
    9
    Killzone 3 is the best-looking console game, full stop.
    The graphics are simply fantastic, and the gameplay is fun too.
    The campaign may not be very long, but is incredibly fun and action-packed.
    A must play.
  44. EHTHEBOSS
    Dec 2, 2012
    9
    The first time I played through this game, I didn't enjoy it a lot but the second time I realized that it was great. I payed better attention to the story and I thought that it was very solid. The graphics are amazing, from the varied environments to the awesome looking Helghast soldiers, and the guns are varied and unique, ranging from standard assault rifles to crazy space energyThe first time I played through this game, I didn't enjoy it a lot but the second time I realized that it was great. I payed better attention to the story and I thought that it was very solid. The graphics are amazing, from the varied environments to the awesome looking Helghast soldiers, and the guns are varied and unique, ranging from standard assault rifles to crazy space energy blasters. The vehicle levels were generally good, but some of them I did not like. Overall, this is a spectacular game.… Expand
  45. Playstationguy
    Mar 25, 2013
    9
    7-Presentation; The menu's are well laid out, but the story is okay.
    10-Graphics; One of the best looking games ever.
    10-Sound; Better than battlefield's sound in my opinion, and one of the best too.
    10-Gameplay; The AI, Levels, controls, and mechanics are excellent.
    9-Lasting value; The single player is fun, but the co-op adds more value and the mulitplayer has tons to unlock
    Overall-9/10
  46. DarkOblivion
    Oct 29, 2012
    9
    Legend of a game, love killzone 3 and plying online is the way forward, love it :) great graphics and story is great also. Botzone is great to help you get used to the game and not have 1000 deaths in a real online multiplayer game lol:p

    Glad i purchased it, and shocked at some negative ratings
  47. PersonDude
    Jun 18, 2013
    9
    Killzone 3 was a highly enjoyable experience. The campaign was pretty good and took between 6 and 12 hours to complete, although it really depends on your skill and the difficulty level. The story was a bit weak though. Multiiplayer is fun and will make players keep coming back for more.
  48. Mothmaan
    Aug 25, 2013
    9
    Killzone 3 is the worthy predecessor of Killzone 2, but it's not better, and there isn't enough new ideas in it, that's why this game is just a 9/10.
  49. lisq199
    Jun 9, 2013
    9
    I really enjoyed Killzone 3. The graphics are stunning and the controls are perfect. The one thing I didn't like about Killzone 2 was the controls being pretty clunky and Killzone 3 fixed that.
    A lot of people say the story of Killzone 3 was weak and I agree. But come on, it's an FPS game and I don't really care about the story.
    This is definitely one of, if not the, best FPS games out    I really enjoyed Killzone 3. The graphics are stunning and the controls are perfect. The one thing I didn't like about Killzone 2 was the controls being pretty clunky and Killzone 3 fixed that.
    A lot of people say the story of Killzone 3 was weak and I agree. But come on, it's an FPS game and I don't really care about the story.
    This is definitely one of, if not the, best FPS games out there. The reason I didn't give it a 10 is that there are plenty of FPS games out there, and I'm kind of sick of the genre.    … Expand
  50. Steven0125
    Oct 2, 2013
    9
    OK, KIllzone 2 was great. Killzone 3 is neither better or worse. Graphically is slightly better due to the fact that they chose more colors than just brown and orange. Sound effects and voice acting are still top notch, and the shooting is still unique to the series. My main complaint is the story this time around. it was freakishly weak, it felt like it was a story about politics insteadOK, KIllzone 2 was great. Killzone 3 is neither better or worse. Graphically is slightly better due to the fact that they chose more colors than just brown and orange. Sound effects and voice acting are still top notch, and the shooting is still unique to the series. My main complaint is the story this time around. it was freakishly weak, it felt like it was a story about politics instead of a war between two worlds. The multiplayer returned to rival that of other FPS in the market and its just as fun as it was in Killzone 2. Not as great as killzone 2, but still a good final product and its a must play atleast once.… Expand
  51. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 21, 2014
    9
    Killzone 3 is a great Playstation 3 game. It offers a different twist on the fps genre. An engrossing singleplayer campaign and a fun and fluid, although sometimes slow and difficult multiplayer make Killzone 3 the ultimate package.
  52. Deusex
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    This review is based on the CAMPAGIN and core functions of gameplay.
    Pros:
    - Amazing graphics, shows what a PS3 can do, it's absolutely jaw dropping at times. - tight fast gameplay, everything is as good as it's competitors, everything precise. - 10hrs in length with awesome levels - sound of guns and effects are great, voice acting is average. - great animations when reloading,    This review is based on the CAMPAGIN and core functions of gameplay.
    Pros:
    - Amazing graphics, shows what a PS3 can do, it's absolutely jaw dropping at times.
    - tight fast gameplay, everything is as good as it's competitors, everything precise.
    - 10hrs in length with awesome levels
    - sound of guns and effects are great, voice acting is average.
    - great animations when reloading, running etc feels like a person with its heavy but agile feel.
    - challenging and smart A.I
    - great cast of characters.

    Cons:
    - cant throw back enemy grenades (like COD) would've of been useful
    - cover system while good, you can't run into cover, you have to go next to it, then crouch. You can't crouch into it. Needs a tune up, if it's more like Far cry 3 were its free flowing then that would be great.

    Side note:
    - to keep up with competitors it needs to add survival co op modes, that support split screen to add the value to this game. That supports both offline and online like COD.    … Expand
  53. rhysmyself
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    Killzone 3 is a solid console FPS, stereoscopic 3D well integrated
    Positives: Solid gameplay, graphics, well paced, split screen co-op on campaign!
    Negatives: Campaign seemed a little short and ended pretty abruptly IMO
  54. ACGAMESOP
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    If u loved killzone 2 u will love this game too.The story and the locations are better than the secnd but u will miss the battlefields of killzone 2 exept some parts.The multi is unforgettable and if u start playing it...
  55. MatadorVoraz
    Dec 30, 2022
    9
    In an era marked by the excess of military fps, Killzone 3 has an average story, as just an excuse to play, but it can be played in 3D, it can be played in cooperative with a friend, it has great mechanics and sensational graphics. Every environment and part becomes memorable. Multiplayer is also a lot of fun (it can also be played online with split screen). This game is almost perfect andIn an era marked by the excess of military fps, Killzone 3 has an average story, as just an excuse to play, but it can be played in 3D, it can be played in cooperative with a friend, it has great mechanics and sensational graphics. Every environment and part becomes memorable. Multiplayer is also a lot of fun (it can also be played online with split screen). This game is almost perfect and certainly leaves nostalgia, it is sorely missed that there is not a remaster of it.… Expand
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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.
  62. Lrg
    Mar 10, 2011
    8
    Boy was i disappointed with this game, in terms of how amazed I was with Killzone 2 which is probably my favorite first person shooter to date. The campaign was ok, sure guerilla tried to make it more story/character focused but doing this on the 3RD game is unnecessary because we don't really know or care about these characters. Sev was ok, Rico is a babbling idiot, Narville was theBoy was i disappointed with this game, in terms of how amazed I was with Killzone 2 which is probably my favorite first person shooter to date. The campaign was ok, sure guerilla tried to make it more story/character focused but doing this on the 3RD game is unnecessary because we don't really know or care about these characters. Sev was ok, Rico is a babbling idiot, Narville was the biggest dumbass I've seen in a game for a while, and who gives a **** about Jammer, and the villains were awful. While the gameplay and action was intense it was always cut to very unnecessary cutscenes that slowed it down a lot. The story was ok, just the way it was panned out was terrible. There were also some major hiccups as well, during the rescue of narville rico and sev kept changing gear, they put you into some vehicle with almost no warning or indication of how it happened, even though they seemed so focus on showing you everything. In the end narville just seemed to disappear, did he stay on the space elevator? The weapons were great but i really bugged me that there were so many crates unlike killzone 2 where it forced you to explore the other weapons BESIDES the m82 assault rifle. Now getting on to multiplayer, they should have just called this CODZone 3. Sorry but they definitely wanted to appeal to more twitchy trigger finger ADHD kids in this. The class changes were really cool but some abilities are way overpowered, Tactician with radar AND marking on where the enemy is. Infiltrator as well, I went 25-0 just running around like a mad man using a silenced weapon and getting brutal melee kills. Why they took out the server list is beyond me, being able to create custom games was one of the best features of killzone 2, and I know I keep refering to the prequel but it had such a strong following I would think GG would try to appeal to its die hard fans more. Still waiting on patch 1.04, which is suppose to improve on its horrible match making and latency issues and fix some other things as well, so we'll see how that goes. I give this game an 8 though, even though I seem to do a lot of badgering. If you never played Killzone 2 you might really enjoy this a lot, but coming from a Killzone 2 standpoint this was a step down for GG. A good game, just not as great as its predecessor. PROS: Amazing Graphics (no console FPS to compare to) and sound/music, good variety of mission types, weapons were improved on and a couple of the HEAVY weapons were a blast to use, brutal melee was satisfying each time I used it, GG has always made stellar multiplayer maps and this is no exception. CONS: God awful story-telling, villains were laughable, cutscenes were inconsistent and placed at bad times slowing down the action, a lot of the levels were more confined and narrow not giving you tactical ways to approach things, GG is known for their brutal AI especially on Elite difficulty (I still can't beat the last level on Killzone 2 to this day) but this was an absolute joke and I breezed through it on Elite, the ending was abrupt and underwhelming leaving not impact on you, unlike Killzone 2 where it made you wondering what will happen next, Multiplayer balancing is much needed; matchmaking, class balancing, and latency. Still though, 8/10 is a good score just not what I was expecting. Rent it if you are going for the single player, I would say to buy it if you like FPS multiplayer even though this doesnt stand out to the others.… Expand
  63. Jobadkins
    Feb 25, 2011
    8
    I'm very disappointed with this game.In my opinion Killzone 2 is a much better game.It might not be better looking then Killzone 3 but it plays a hell of a lot better.It's starting to feel like all of the other first person shooters.I thought Killzone 2 was just about as good as it gets at the time it was released and one that I will go back and play many times in the future.Gorilla youI'm very disappointed with this game.In my opinion Killzone 2 is a much better game.It might not be better looking then Killzone 3 but it plays a hell of a lot better.It's starting to feel like all of the other first person shooters.I thought Killzone 2 was just about as good as it gets at the time it was released and one that I will go back and play many times in the future.Gorilla you need to step up your game with the next installment.… Expand
  64. mrpoolman
    Mar 15, 2011
    8
    Okay so let's start with the single player. It was pretty short, maybe 8-10 hours on the highest difficulty for the average gamer. Although it was short it was very fun and has moderate re-playability (not to give away any spoilers but one of the battles is incredibly fun and I've replayed it so many times)
    Now for the multiplayer. So far this is one of my favorite multiplayer games on the    Okay so let's start with the single player. It was pretty short, maybe 8-10 hours on the highest difficulty for the average gamer. Although it was short it was very fun and has moderate re-playability (not to give away any spoilers but one of the battles is incredibly fun and I've replayed it so many times)
    Now for the multiplayer. So far this is one of my favorite multiplayer games on the PS3. The leveling system works pretty well and while some things in multiplayer are a little overpowered it's nothing that completely breaks the game.    … Expand
  65. Human
    Apr 2, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall an improvement from Killzone 2, however someone might want to tell Guerrilla Games how narrative works.The whole beginning part is like a flash forward, but when you get the that part of the game you, the player, do something entirely different and get the same result. So, what, the whole intro part was not canon or what? Anyways, this game is pretty good, it fixed most of the problems Killzone 2 had in terms of gameplay and mixed up the environments a good deal. My other complaint with this game is that you never really get to fight the two big baddies the story centers around. And the last level, while maybe being fun with PlaystationMove, was pretty unspectacular with a controller.… Expand
  66. CROSSEYEDJIM
    Mar 26, 2011
    8
    Let's get one thing straight right away: KIllzone 3 is a fantastic shooter and anyone that says otherwise either has extremely odd taste or is just downright trolling. It is far from perfect, but its good certainly outweighs its bad. As always, I'll start with the graphics and sound. The graphics are simply the best there are on consoles. The new Crysis 2 does rival it in some areas,Let's get one thing straight right away: KIllzone 3 is a fantastic shooter and anyone that says otherwise either has extremely odd taste or is just downright trolling. It is far from perfect, but its good certainly outweighs its bad. As always, I'll start with the graphics and sound. The graphics are simply the best there are on consoles. The new Crysis 2 does rival it in some areas, but for the most part the lighting, particle effects, and level of detail here are far beyond anything offered in other games. The character models are particularly impressive, due in no small part to their huge size and subsequent level of minute detail. The sound is also tremendous - I found myself having to turn down my 5.1 headset to avoid blowing out my ear drums during the gunfights. The weapons are punishingly loud, explosions are earth shattering, and the ambient noise does a lot to really bring you into the fight. The soundtrack is also solid, though I have to say that I expected a little more after the utter emotional brilliance that is the main menu theme. The storyline is the same as nearly any other shooter in most regards, but it is strengthened by the fact that the backstory for the Killzone universe is second only to games like Bioshock and Mass Effect. Seriously, at some point go online and read the whole synopsis of events leading up to the games. You will be floored at how much thought went into the overarching narrative here. In fact, you may wind up liking the Helghast (potentially the coolest shooter enemies around anyway) more than the ISA. Anyway, the story itself is pretty standard stuff - hopeless mission, final redemption, yada yada yada. It serves the purpose of moving the game along, but that's about it. I wish that Geurilla had spent more time on the interesting political dynamics between the ISA and the Helghast and why they hate each other so much; the civil war story with the Helghast leaders just falls flat due to weak characters and a feeling of being forced. Fortunately, however, the gameplay is fantastic and although Killzone 3 is, at its core, a corridor shooter, it is a very good corridor shooter. Battles are tense and you are really forced to earn every inch you take. This is not an easy game, and you will be severely punished for any attempts to run and gun or act like G.I. Joe. My only real complaint here is that although the environments are more diverse than in Killzone 2 (the arctic and jungle levels in particular are quite impressive), there is still far too much burned out urban fighting for my liking. I know Helghan is supposed to be a harsh, unforgiving world, but I don't think that always has to translate into boring junkyards or shattered buildings. Killzone has never really been a single player experience, though, and so the real draw is the multiplayer. I'm happy to say that despite some hiccups, the game delivers in spades on this front. The core gameplay is roughly the same as the campaign, with satisfying gun fights and the addition of well balanced class-based abilities like disguises, invisibility, and the use of turrets and robots. All the classes are well designed and each has a useful role in any battle. The main game mode is still Warzone, though I for one am not a big fan of the chaos that it tends to produce. In addition, some Warzone maps (Corinth highway being the worst offender) experience MASSIVE framerate drops when fully loaded with 24 players. These drops are huge - we're talking into the high teens and twenties here - and basically make the game unplayable on those maps once the room fills up. Other maps, such as Turbine Concourse SE-6 or Bilgarsk Boulevard are extremely well designed and flow nicely. Where Geurilla really messed up, though, was with the Operations maps. Operations is a new mode that plays much like BF's Rush, but with the addition of cutscenes showing off the top 3 players. It is phenomenal, truly a stroke of genius. However, the inclusion of only 3 playable maps was a huge oversight on the devs' part. Maybe they didn't think it would succeed, but it is the best part of the game and the only part that many, including my friends and I, actually play regularly. With the recent announcement that new maps for the mode are "unlikely" for whatever reason, it is safe to say that this mode will be going stale very quickly. That's really a shame, because Operations is far more rewarding and fun than Warzone and an increased focus on it could have taken Killzone form being a niche exclusive series to being a massive hit. I do not understand the decision to not support the mode, and in some ways I see it as a slap in the face from Geurilla, but I certainly hope they either change their minds due to overwhelming demand or at least include a fully developed version in Killzone 4. Despite its failings, however, Killzone 3 is an outstanding shooter that deserves your attention and cash. Buy.… Expand
  67. Mattaclysm
    Feb 23, 2011
    8
    Another solid FPS to add to Sony's line up of exclusives. Killzone 3 visuals are really something to talk about. Every level in the single player campaign looks fantastic and very well detailed. All the sounds of guns and voice acting are very good. Story is good, but left me wanting more after I completed the campaign. It may have taken me about 6 or 7 hours to complete. I remember itAnother solid FPS to add to Sony's line up of exclusives. Killzone 3 visuals are really something to talk about. Every level in the single player campaign looks fantastic and very well detailed. All the sounds of guns and voice acting are very good. Story is good, but left me wanting more after I completed the campaign. It may have taken me about 6 or 7 hours to complete. I remember it taking longer to complete KZ2. Controls are good and there is still the option to change them to the Call of Duty controls so that is good. Multiplayer is fun, however it would have better for more game types as what is available gets a little boring. Make no mistake though killzone 3 is the best FPS, so far this year.… Expand
  68. ShawnDawn
    Feb 24, 2011
    8
    The whole game is a thrill ride. Yes it may have some turning point to the gutter at some points but it holds. I think the ending wasn't as intense as the last game. The multi-player is even more awesome!
  69. BubblegumImp
    Feb 22, 2011
    8
    Visuals: In a word: gorgeous. From the moment you boot up the game, you'll be treated to a dazzling array of effects which swirl and engulf you. However, the facial animation and water effects look... odd. Audio: None of the weak sound effects found in Black Ops. Killzone 3 booms, thumps and explodes with a ferocity matched by few other games out there. The score is fairly cookie cutterVisuals: In a word: gorgeous. From the moment you boot up the game, you'll be treated to a dazzling array of effects which swirl and engulf you. However, the facial animation and water effects look... odd. Audio: None of the weak sound effects found in Black Ops. Killzone 3 booms, thumps and explodes with a ferocity matched by few other games out there. The score is fairly cookie cutter fare and there are moments when the voice acting seems off, but it all comes together.

    Gameplay: Refined and tightened. The weightiness of the controls has been tweaked to provide tighter control. It might not make it as realistic as its predecessor, but it sure makes it more fun. Everything else remains largely unchanged. You can still stick to cover, essentially making this game a 1st person Gears of War.

    Value: The campaign is short and fairly entertaining. Although the plot isn't anything to write home about... it doesn't compare unfavorably to recent shooters such as Black Ops and Medal of Honor. Ultimately, Killzone 3's value lies in the multiplayer component and this is where it shines. Taking the good from Killzone 2 and fixing some niggling flaws, Guerilla Games has crafted one of the best online shooters since Bungie's Halo Reach. It's a great time to own a PS3.    … Expand
  70. funkyjunkie
    Mar 15, 2011
    8
    Great game, but too short.
    It is fun to kill people (helghast), what else do you need from FPS.
    YEah, the plot is short and stupid, but i liked it.
    Also multiplayer is great.

    If you like FPS and have PS3, Must Buy imho.
  71. Notorious
    Mar 9, 2011
    8
    Killzone 3 is all about the excellent visuals and gameplay. The graphics are breathtaking and the gameplay is flawless. My only gripes with the game revolved around the campaign mode; its fairly easy (on the harder difficulties) and far too short. Once again Killzone repeated it's trait of a horribly boring and predictable storyline. There's also an absence of any form of 'boss' fights.Killzone 3 is all about the excellent visuals and gameplay. The graphics are breathtaking and the gameplay is flawless. My only gripes with the game revolved around the campaign mode; its fairly easy (on the harder difficulties) and far too short. Once again Killzone repeated it's trait of a horribly boring and predictable storyline. There's also an absence of any form of 'boss' fights. The dialogue was noticeably buggy at times - characters would repeat sentences or just stop talking mid-sentence. The improved controls were a big plus for me, in particular the hold-button-to-aim as opposed to KZ2 where you clicked once to toggle aim mode and then clicked again to leave the iron-sight view. The multiplayer is almost a carbon copy of its predecessor, almost a case of "if it's not broken, don't fix it". The new maps are spacious, even too big with the Warzone maps, and allow for both CQC and long distance sniping. While the maps are slow to load, I've never had a case of lag or a game crashing.… Expand
  72. tazer234
    Feb 26, 2011
    8
    9.5, absolutely... breathtaking. graphics, animation, cutscenes just beautiful. must buy dammnit!!!!!!!!!!!
  73. S_Dot
    Mar 6, 2011
    8
    Killzone is back yet again! I have to say this is one of the greatest games I've ever played, visually... The graphics and textures are amazing and make me proud to own a playstation 3, it's just one of the great exclusive titles coming this year. The Good
    The single player is simply epic, strong story line and good action packed.. It is definitely up there with the greats like Cod4,    Killzone is back yet again! I have to say this is one of the greatest games I've ever played, visually... The graphics and textures are amazing and make me proud to own a playstation 3, it's just one of the great exclusive titles coming this year. The Good
    The single player is simply epic, strong story line and good action packed.. It is definitely up there with the greats like Cod4, Battlefield 2 in terms of the story

    The Bad
    The controls I have to say, although they've been tweaked and made more fluid, the game's "heaviness" is still too present, I understand the devs didn't want want it as faced paced as say - Call of duty but still the lackluster controls definitely cause more problems than good.

    The Mulitplayer isn't great, the maps on TDM especially are too small and it seems every level consists of narrow walkways.. There is no space to move around? Why is everything to bunched together?
    This is one of the few fps where shooting off the hip is more effective than ADS.. Some of the technical dynamics don't make sense to me.. The life system is absurd, it's not consistent, sometimes you can take so many shots to the body and sometimes you just drop dead after a few bullets.. The span system is also atrocious, the game puts the enemy to spawn right be beside you on TDM at the beginning..

    It seems like everything Call of Duty Black Ops got wrong this game got right and everything BO got right this game got wrong.. the dynamics of kill zone are still lacking and it's taking away from the experience. overall, it's a pretty solid game, but I have to say, having beat the single player, the sucky multiplayer isn't enough for me to keep this around. I would be trading it in for Crysis 2..    … Expand
  74. Sceptic
    Feb 23, 2011
    8
    Very impressive graphically,though not as good as Gears or God of War.Excellent audio.Expect 5min action,fade to black,cutscene,the entire way.Weapons,as usual in the series,are excellent.
    All in all,a well made FPS with intense action,good visuals,forgettable story and characters
    .Is it worth a purchase?Yes,KZ3 fits right in with the release window where nothing else substantial is    Very impressive graphically,though not as good as Gears or God of War.Excellent audio.Expect 5min action,fade to black,cutscene,the entire way.Weapons,as usual in the series,are excellent.
    All in all,a well made FPS with intense action,good visuals,forgettable story and characters
    .Is it worth a purchase?Yes,KZ3 fits right in with the release window where nothing else substantial is available for a couple weeks.So get it and trade it after a week or so.    … Expand
  75. I_am_Radec
    Feb 28, 2011
    8
    Me being a big Killzone and PS3 fan, I'll have to admit there were a few problems with this game. Mainly the campaign; there were a lot of plotholes that should have been better explained. same thing with the cliffhanger ending. As for the multiplayer, I think its a step-down from killzone 2. The game lost its originality; the formula that makes it Killzone. Instead Killzone 3 is just aMe being a big Killzone and PS3 fan, I'll have to admit there were a few problems with this game. Mainly the campaign; there were a lot of plotholes that should have been better explained. same thing with the cliffhanger ending. As for the multiplayer, I think its a step-down from killzone 2. The game lost its originality; the formula that makes it Killzone. Instead Killzone 3 is just a combination of other major multiplayer games. the game is still a lot of fun nonetheless. 7.5/10 for the campaign, 8.5/10 for the multiplayer.… Expand
  76. FugMugly
    Mar 3, 2011
    8
    I've played both the campaign and clocked in around 15 hours of online time, and I have to say this shooter is pretty damn good.

    I've played them all: Halo, Half Life, CoD, Resistance, Crysis, Unreal etc... and Killzone 3 is a great addition to my library. It has it's own unique feel and quirks yet it's familiar enough so you can jump right in. Killzone 2 was, in my opinion, the beta for    I've played both the campaign and clocked in around 15 hours of online time, and I have to say this shooter is pretty damn good.

    I've played them all: Halo, Half Life, CoD, Resistance, Crysis, Unreal etc... and Killzone 3 is a great addition to my library. It has it's own unique feel and quirks yet it's familiar enough so you can jump right in. Killzone 2 was, in my opinion, the beta for this great title. You can tell they listened to fans by fixing the weighty controls and questionable hit detection issues (getting a head shot a second after you got shot down?!). It still feels like Killzone 2, but without the issues that made me sell it after a few weeks.

    Killzone 3 should keep the new fans for its familiarity and bring in new ones with its improvements. I STRONGLY recommend playing competitively with some friends and give it some time. It WILL grow on you.    … Expand
  77. Diplomacide
    Mar 9, 2011
    8
    I went into Killzone 3 not knowing what to expect. I had kept myself away from trailers and such because I wanted a completely unspoiled experience. This payed off. Upon playing through the campaign and a few hours of multiplayer, I can safely say that KZ3 is the best game in the series. Story-wise, it's horrible. Picking up from the last game, Emperor Visari is dead at the hands of theI went into Killzone 3 not knowing what to expect. I had kept myself away from trailers and such because I wanted a completely unspoiled experience. This payed off. Upon playing through the campaign and a few hours of multiplayer, I can safely say that KZ3 is the best game in the series. Story-wise, it's horrible. Picking up from the last game, Emperor Visari is dead at the hands of the protagonist Sev's comrade, Rico. The Helghast launch a massive counter-attack, and Sev's team is left stranded on the Helghan homeworld. I thought Guerilla would develop on this urgency of being stuck in an alien world, but they didn't. The story feels very shallow and almost completely forgettable. The gameplay, on the other hand, is the best in the series. Highly polished gun play and a working first-person cover system make it a joy to play. Brutal melee attacks are also a ton of fun to pull of. (Poking your thumbs through a Helghast's helmet visor? **** priceless.) The gameplay translates well to the multiplayer too, though the cover system is strangely absent. To me, the multiplayer played excellently. Zero lag, decent community and a class unlock system that should definitely be used in other games. High quality stuff. The only gripes I have with Killzone 3 are the lackluster story. Apart from that, it's a solid shooter worthy of being in any PS3 owner's library.… Expand
  78. Crichtonrygel
    Mar 16, 2011
    8
    Killzone 2 is one of my favorite all-time games. Thankfully Killzone 3 passes the torch nicely with even better shooting mechanics and gameplay. The story and characters are still mediocre and I would've preferred to get the story through progressive gameplay rather than watching a cutscene but they serve the game well (and there's less laughable cursing). Unlike KZ2 unfortunately theKillzone 2 is one of my favorite all-time games. Thankfully Killzone 3 passes the torch nicely with even better shooting mechanics and gameplay. The story and characters are still mediocre and I would've preferred to get the story through progressive gameplay rather than watching a cutscene but they serve the game well (and there's less laughable cursing). Unlike KZ2 unfortunately the campaign is only about 6 hours (HALF the time of KZ2's campaign) which still makes this a more worthwhile purchase for multiplayer fans rather than single=player fans. Single player gamers should still rent it, but it's disappointing to have what was such a great paced campaign end so abruptly.… Expand
  79. Inuit_Dude
    Apr 11, 2011
    8
    this game series is one of the reasons why i think PS3 is better than Xbox i mean they have Halo and we have killzone the story is lacking but the online and skirmish mode is where this game really shines with amazing graphics fluid controls and a mode for those that dont want to get destroyed online can just play against bots, not sure about everyone else but the PSmove feature in thisthis game series is one of the reasons why i think PS3 is better than Xbox i mean they have Halo and we have killzone the story is lacking but the online and skirmish mode is where this game really shines with amazing graphics fluid controls and a mode for those that dont want to get destroyed online can just play against bots, not sure about everyone else but the PSmove feature in this game does not appeal to me. this game has flawless graphics and is a must buy for anyone and you will not be dissapointed… Expand
  80. FrostNovaRanger
    Mar 23, 2011
    8
    Killzone 3 could not possibly live up to its hype. But this game delivers on all levels. The Good
    -The Campaign is very different and enjoyable. The combat is the most satisfying thing I have experienced in a video game, killing Heilghast is awesome. The length is about 6-10 hours pending on the diffculty, there is a good variety in the missions as well, sometimes you are in speeding or    Killzone 3 could not possibly live up to its hype. But this game delivers on all levels. The Good
    -The Campaign is very different and enjoyable. The combat is the most satisfying thing I have experienced in a video game, killing Heilghast is awesome. The length is about 6-10 hours pending on the diffculty, there is a good variety in the missions as well, sometimes you are in speeding or flying vehicles, other times you get to use a jet pack. Not a great variety of guns but the games atmosphere and the games ability to make you feel like your the shooter is awesome.
    -Graphics, the game is a visual masterpiece

    The Bad
    -multiplayer is just boring and annoying    … Expand
  81. Wheezy247
    Mar 27, 2011
    8
    Killzone 3 is not perfect, but it is a lot of fun. The gameplay is varied throughout the campaign, and this is arguably the prettiest game I have ever played. But the plot isn't as strong as the first 2 Killzones, but it isn't necesarilly bad. I was a little disappointed about how it ended though. The campaign is a decent length for a shooter now a days, and I never felt I was doing theKillzone 3 is not perfect, but it is a lot of fun. The gameplay is varied throughout the campaign, and this is arguably the prettiest game I have ever played. But the plot isn't as strong as the first 2 Killzones, but it isn't necesarilly bad. I was a little disappointed about how it ended though. The campaign is a decent length for a shooter now a days, and I never felt I was doing the same thing over in it. The cutscenes are beautiful, and the combat mechanics employed in the campaign work really well. The online though is what truly makes Killzone 3 a great game. The class based online is equipped with unlockable perks and ranks just like Call of Duty or Halo Reach, but the difference is it feels more balanced. The weapons you unlock are not necesarilly better, just are better in different situations. I was greatly pleased with this. The games are quick and fast paced and offer a lot of different game types. I experienced occassional issues with the online, but for the most part it ran smoothly. If I purely rated the multiplayer, this game would receive a 10, it is one of the best multiplayers I have played. Sadly, the weaker plot holds this game back a little. Still, this game should not be missed for anyone with a PS3.… Expand
  82. JCGamerz
    Apr 12, 2011
    8
    Well, I'm a big fan of FPS games. So, Killzone 3 is an awesome game. Although it's the first game in the series that I've played, but it's really fun. The graphics are amazing, storyline is interesting and the gameplay is fantastic with the Brutal Melee feature added. Another thing that I like about the game is mainly the multiplayer. It's becoz you can play with various abilities andWell, I'm a big fan of FPS games. So, Killzone 3 is an awesome game. Although it's the first game in the series that I've played, but it's really fun. The graphics are amazing, storyline is interesting and the gameplay is fantastic with the Brutal Melee feature added. Another thing that I like about the game is mainly the multiplayer. It's becoz you can play with various abilities and guns. This game promises replayability for sure! I think gamers and FPS fans should buy this for their PS3 console. I give it a 10!… Expand
  83. Falcon9gxgc
    Apr 24, 2011
    8
    The story is bad and falls short of expectations. Look forward to the online of course. Improved graphics, but not by a huge margin. Solid gameplay is what keeps this game fresh and different from its competitors. Also much brighter and not as dark as Killzone 2. I give the game a solid 8 for its solid gameplay, a team based game (otherwise leave the lobby if you like to win and noobs areThe story is bad and falls short of expectations. Look forward to the online of course. Improved graphics, but not by a huge margin. Solid gameplay is what keeps this game fresh and different from its competitors. Also much brighter and not as dark as Killzone 2. I give the game a solid 8 for its solid gameplay, a team based game (otherwise leave the lobby if you like to win and noobs are holding you back), and the mediocre story is a downfall. Otherwise, good entry.… Expand
  84. McButterpants
    Apr 27, 2011
    8
    Killzone 3 excels in many areas, but falls short in a few as well. the story mode is excellent. Fast paced action, a sense of urgency, and amazing fire fights are major highlights. I could have done without some of the rail shooting sections, but if you like that kind of thing, they are done pretty well. The multiplayer is fun for the most part. The classes need a bit of rebalancing,Killzone 3 excels in many areas, but falls short in a few as well. the story mode is excellent. Fast paced action, a sense of urgency, and amazing fire fights are major highlights. I could have done without some of the rail shooting sections, but if you like that kind of thing, they are done pretty well. The multiplayer is fun for the most part. The classes need a bit of rebalancing, but I won;t go into detail as that horse has been destroyed. The biggest set back is the bugs online. Since day one the game has suffered from bugs as simple as minor glitching to a few weeks where XP was not recording. GG seems to be trying to correct things, but fixes are sometimes taking several weeks. While I understand this on some issues, the game breaking problems don't seem to be addressed with a sense of urgency. I wouldn't pass up the game for these problems, as it is a lot of fun. If it isn't at the top of your list, though, I would wait a few months and check forums to see if GG gets on top of taking care of what needs to be fixed online.… Expand
  85. Rapha333
    May 17, 2011
    8
    In my opinion, i think killzone 3 is a great game. It has a solid gameplay, with a nice brutal melee system. It also offers some amazing sections in the single player, and an amazing multiplayer, with breathtaking graphics. However, the single player is so short, and the story is bad . I will give it a solid 8.0
  86. laxleonidas
    Sep 16, 2011
    8
    It's still eye-crushing vision of war. It still has good mechanism of shooting and nice multiplayer. But it also didn't brought good story and more various emotions through gameplay.
  87. Bitek
    Sep 20, 2011
    8
    KZ3 is a worthy successor to KZ2. The single player campaign is somewhat short but it is solid. Online game play is a definite improvement over KZ2. Introduction of ecto skeleton and jet packs makes the online game play more fun. It was good decision on Gorilla games to introduce fixed re spawn points on the maps. This decision makes the game play more balanced compared to KZ2. Good game overall.
  88. coldcalculated
    Nov 21, 2013
    8
    Having only played Killzone 2 I have to say this is a vast improvement from it. Killzone was clunky and boring, but beautiful. The gameplay is fantastic, as are the graphics. The story is boring, the voice acting is ridiculous, and the characters are way over-the-top and cartoonish.
  89. Axemaniac88
    Feb 11, 2012
    8
    Killzone 3 is easily the PS3's best console-exclusive shooter by a long shot. Combat is very raw and visceral, something that too many shooters are missing (albeit it can be a tad clunky at times). I haven't played a lot of multiplayer games on PS3 but out of them, this would be the best (don't particularly care for COD). Good variety of maps and a nice variant on the use of perks etc.Killzone 3 is easily the PS3's best console-exclusive shooter by a long shot. Combat is very raw and visceral, something that too many shooters are missing (albeit it can be a tad clunky at times). I haven't played a lot of multiplayer games on PS3 but out of them, this would be the best (don't particularly care for COD). Good variety of maps and a nice variant on the use of perks etc. Killzone 3 is definitely worth buying for its multiplayer. The single player campaign is also very enjoyable, taking the player through a variety of different locales (something sorely missing in K2), however the actual story and the characters are all quite forgettable. The friendly AI could also do with a bit of tweaking as sometimes they like to get in your way, forget to follow or just make a nuisance of themselves. It just doesn't have the same level of immersion as, dare I say it, Halo. Although it's definitely the PS3's best shooter, I wouldn't go as far to say it's a reason to buy a PS3, but definitely worth considering if you already own a PS3. All in all a very solid shooter but unfortunately it doesn't quite measure up to some of the Xbox exclusives such as Halo or Gears of War.… Expand
  90. Jahncke
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    This game is altogether great. Although the singleplayer campaign is an overall disappointment, the shooting mechanics, coupled with jaw-dropping graphics create an unrivaled shooting experience. On top of this, Killzone 3 offers a rewarding multiplayer experience, with very fun class-based warfare that will keep you hooked.
  91. Rkypkz
    Mar 24, 2012
    8
    Killzone 3 a bit disappointing, all said that it is much better plot than in the previous section, but I do not think so. The third part is definitely stronger than the second part, but weaker in terms of plot in my opinion. Gameplay, graphics, higher at times. My score 8 points
  92. Theguyoffire
    Mar 28, 2012
    8
    One of the best fps of 2011. Sadly the story was terrible. Either then that, It was great. Also couldn't get over the awesome graphics.................
  93. 7dogguy
    Feb 15, 2012
    8
    Its a really fun game the campaign is fun and the muliplayer is fun but my only problem is most of the weapons do the same thing i like diversity in my weapons you also die really fast in this game so if you like cod pick this up but i like having a challenge and shooting my target for a prolonged periods of time with games like resistance halo and gears of war so this is a little bitIts a really fun game the campaign is fun and the muliplayer is fun but my only problem is most of the weapons do the same thing i like diversity in my weapons you also die really fast in this game so if you like cod pick this up but i like having a challenge and shooting my target for a prolonged periods of time with games like resistance halo and gears of war so this is a little bit lacking for me… Expand
  94. pdhenrique3
    Mar 19, 2012
    8
    The best game of the Killzone franchise in the overall. The Single Player campaign in Killzone 2 is better for two reasons: Longer and Harder (I remember I spent almost a week to defeat Radec). The Multiplayer is A-W-S-O-M-E ! ! The skills development system is very interesting. The controls got very improved since Killzone 2. The only really bad thing is there are not so many maps forThe best game of the Killzone franchise in the overall. The Single Player campaign in Killzone 2 is better for two reasons: Longer and Harder (I remember I spent almost a week to defeat Radec). The Multiplayer is A-W-S-O-M-E ! ! The skills development system is very interesting. The controls got very improved since Killzone 2. The only really bad thing is there are not so many maps for Multiplayer.… Expand
  95. grandusalenius
    Mar 19, 2012
    8
    This is futuristic First Person Shooter game which is exclusive to the Playstation 3 gaming console. It strongest part is the online component of the game. The most played mode (i assume) it is called warzone. In this mode you are part of a 12 player team against another 12 player team, and the battle consist of several objectives, like assassination (you have to kill a specific personThis is futuristic First Person Shooter game which is exclusive to the Playstation 3 gaming console. It strongest part is the online component of the game. The most played mode (i assume) it is called warzone. In this mode you are part of a 12 player team against another 12 player team, and the battle consist of several objectives, like assassination (you have to kill a specific person in the other team, or defend it if he or she is on your team) or "search and destroy" in which you have to set bombs (or defend) on specific sites of the enemy terrain, in total there are 5 mission objectives.

    The negative part about multiplayer is map rotation. The problem is that if you have buy extra maps you can get stock playing on those maps for hours ( i don't know if the game developers already fix it). Also the team size have been reduced from 16 players (in Killzone 2) to 12 in Killzone 3. The frame rate is a little bit slow (maybe 24-30 frames per second). Other significant loss from Killzone 2 is that now there are not specific game rooms (like dedicated servers). The campaign is not that great, the story is a little bit to generic and weak, but it has great moments. In the graphic department, this game is one of the best looking PS3 games available, and for now (i wrote this on march 19 2012) there are still a lot of people playing online.    … Expand
  96. theforeveverwar
    Dec 11, 2012
    8
    Killzone 3 could have been great. and should have been so much better. The seamlessness was fixed a little but the story i felt still lacked, and if felt more appeartent because you only played for a little and there was a cutscene (to mask the loading) which is better than just having to wait, and then you could play again. Another issues was the first one I thought actually looked betterKillzone 3 could have been great. and should have been so much better. The seamlessness was fixed a little but the story i felt still lacked, and if felt more appeartent because you only played for a little and there was a cutscene (to mask the loading) which is better than just having to wait, and then you could play again. Another issues was the first one I thought actually looked better than this one, especially the beginning of the second one with all that detail in the city, and destruction this one i felt didn't have near the impressive shock "2" had on me. I enjoyed the more corridor closer small space a fighting. The gameplay was pretty much the same through out and didn't over many changed, but like in uncharted 2 and 3 it is easy to compare killzone 3 with its predecessor, but killzone 2 was the first game by guerrilla on ps3 so it should have been there uncharted and killzone 3 should have been their uncharted 2, but unfortunately it fell a little flat. It was neat the implimentation of a huge boss, but the marketing completely spoiled it for anyone looking forward to the release, and so I felt all of the surprises was already out of the bag, That would have been awesome had I not already know about that part and then was like what I have to fight this mauler@!@!@$#$. Anyways, it was a good game, the implementation of the coop deserves props, as well as 3D and move support but it should have been better, and another aspect that I thought would have really been fixed by this one was the screen-prompt animations, which were still twitchy. Press "o" to hit a elevator button or pick up ammo and you character and camera twitches in the fixed position it needs to be in. I don't remember other games having this problem, when I think of Crysis, Call of Duty, can't think of more FPS, however now that I remember the exact same problem happens with some God of War animations where you get near a minotar for example and it turns a 360 and you put your blade in its mouth. I hope these small things are fixed by the next one.… Expand
  97. Jouna92
    Jul 31, 2012
    8
    I don't think the PlayStation 3 has ever had quite such a rounded, satisfactory package as this, with this level of polish, refinement and pure, simple, unpretentious action. This really good firstperson shooter game. Online game, gameplay, visuals and graphics are amazing. But the story aint so good.
  98. Glavas89
    Oct 7, 2012
    8
    Playing Killzone 3 is a blast. Rarely has a shooter campaign was so varied and diverse. It's beastly fun to shoot because of the short single player campaign, and the multiplayer is really great.
  99. Syriamn
    Oct 28, 2012
    8
    I've already played Killzone 2 and enjoyed it. Killzone 3 is a better game in all aspects. Why? It looks better, sounds equal (the sound in killzone 2 is amazing), has a great multiplayer and best of all it allowes you to play with the controls of CoD which killzone 2 didn't exacly emulate. It's not has unforgiving as Killzone 2 was. The only major issue is the storyline (much like hisI've already played Killzone 2 and enjoyed it. Killzone 3 is a better game in all aspects. Why? It looks better, sounds equal (the sound in killzone 2 is amazing), has a great multiplayer and best of all it allowes you to play with the controls of CoD which killzone 2 didn't exacly emulate. It's not has unforgiving as Killzone 2 was. The only major issue is the storyline (much like his predecessor) although i liked the the portrayal of the Helghan superiors (resemblance of known last century dictators).… Expand
  100. JammyGuyStudios
    Feb 16, 2013
    8
    A great game with great game play and good graphics! The story is decent and the dialogue is good! The characters are believable and develop well. The multiplayer is good fun. But the campaign is a bit short and the ending wasn't great. Overall though, a great game!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 85
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  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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