Killzone: Shadow Fall

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
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  • Summary: The events of Killzone Shadow Fall take place thirty years after the events of Killzone 3. Set in a time of planetary colonization, the game focuses on the conflict between the Vektans and the Helghast, two rival colonist factions inhabiting a remote planet. For 3 decades, both factions haveThe events of Killzone Shadow Fall take place thirty years after the events of Killzone 3. Set in a time of planetary colonization, the game focuses on the conflict between the Vektans and the Helghast, two rival colonist factions inhabiting a remote planet. For 3 decades, both factions have lived side by side, separated by an enormous security wall – but now their cold war is about to run hot. It is up to Lucas Kellan, a member of the military intelligence unit dubbed the Shadow Marshals, to try to protect the fragile peace that exists. A new warrior for a new era of war, Kellan 's missions will range from quiet infiltrations to all-out combat. Lucas will need to be methodical and ready to adapt, as any misstep could lead to mutually assured destruction.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. GameFront
    Nov 20, 2013
    91
    Thankfully, Shadow Fall handles far better than its predecessors that were hamstrung by the limited abilities of the PlayStation 3. It’s perfectly smooth to play, and there’s no longer a button to attach yourself to cover — simply crouching behind a chest-high wall will hide you, and pushing forward against it will let you stick your gun out to shoot.
  2. InsideGamer.nl
    Nov 13, 2013
    85
    The single player is quite varied when it comes to weapons, levels and gameplay elements. The OWL also offers players a few interesting tactical choices, which make certain sections of the game highly replayable. Top that off with some great visuals and a high framerate, and we’ve got ourselves a great shooter that’s worth buying for the single player alone.
  3. Play UK
    Nov 29, 2013
    80
    It sets a very high benchmark for what can be achieved on Sony’s new console, while only giving a hint at what innovative gaming experiences are waiting to be discovered in the hardware’s future.
  4. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 18, 2013
    75
    Killzone: Shadow Fall isn’t the best game for the PS4, but it is the Trophy Wife of the PS4 launch lineup. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and you’ll love to show it to be the envy of all your friends. But beyond the good looks, she’s actually kinda dumb, lacking personality, and can get on your nerves at times.
  5. Eurogamer Spain
    Nov 28, 2013
    70
    Shadow Fall shows what Sony's new machine is able to do in terms of graphics, but behind its beautiful façade there's a by the numbers first person shooter that you won't remember in a few months.
  6. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Nov 13, 2013
    70
    It will dazzle players with its next-generation visuals and give them fun things to do with Sony’s newfangled controller...But when the launch hubbub dies down and you’ve played through your day one bundle of games, this probably isn’t the game you’re going to come back to for seconds.
  7. Polygon
    Nov 13, 2013
    50
    That absence of meaningful evolution might be Killzone: Shadow Fall’s biggest sin. For all the next-gen bluster of its visuals and the repeated blunt-force attempts to ram a message home, Guerilla’s first shot on the PS4 retreads shooter cliches, and poorly. In a launch lineup crowded with shooters, Killzone: Shadow Fall sits at the bottom.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 256 out of 599
  2. Mixed: 232 out of 599
  3. Negative: 111 out of 599
  1. Ahlan
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    I just got this game, been playing it for hours.

    - Gameplay: Its Solid! the gun play is spot on very realistic in a way. Doesn't have that    I just got this game, been playing it for hours.

    - Gameplay: Its Solid! the gun play is spot on very realistic in a way. Doesn't have that fast paced exaggeration from COD or BF4. Weapons feel heavy and the animation if fluid.
    - Graphics: Killzone shadow fall: Its probably the best looking FPS game right now. High res sharp texture, beautiful scenery and one best particles i have seen in a game.
    - Multi player, 24 players 60 fps, it has dedicated servers and its a blast to play, Maps are well designed not to big and not to small. And the custom Warzone multi player maps is pretty awesome.
    Single player: is around 10 hours, Story is decent but nothing spectacular good voice acting and facial animation, characters don't fell dull as in previews Killzone games.

    Buy it!    … Expand
  2. Mohmmedqr
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. العبة حلوة وتستحق التجربة وقصة جميلة جرافكس كبداية جيل ممتاز وطورو المحرك بلعبة هورايزن تستحق ال10… Expand
  4. disobedientlib
    Feb 11, 2014
    9
    This is mostly about the multi-player, which I've now put 35 hrs into (and the player base, while not huge, is still active and there isThis is mostly about the multi-player, which I've now put 35 hrs into (and the player base, while not huge, is still active and there is rarely a wait of more than 30 secs to get into a session). It's fast-paced, tactical, gorgeous looking, and includes lots of clever and varied class-based skills and weapon upgrades to obtain and experiment with in various combinations. It has a decent variety of maps (10) and new mini-modes are being created and featured regularly. The recent addition of a clan system will also appeal to some. The campaign is even more gorgeous looking. While it's a bit of a corridor shooter with a somewhat generic plot, it still has kept my attention so far (I've not completed it yet). Definitely worth the money spent, especially for someone like me that isn't interested in wading into the hard-to-crack crowds of sausage- and explitive-fests of CoD and Battlefield.… Expand
  5. bersi84
    Aug 14, 2020
    7
    I m a bit sad to rate this game only 7/10 but I feel like its missing quite a bit of substance. The graphics and the world design is prettyI m a bit sad to rate this game only 7/10 but I feel like its missing quite a bit of substance. The graphics and the world design is pretty good for being "that old". The sound design is okay although the surround could be better. The gameplay is pretty much straight forward but I feel that the game is too short to make use of everything in it.

    Besides that sometimes I felt lost which is not a good sign as I do play games of different tiers on a regular basis. Details you need to spot drown in details of the world. Sometimes I just didnt know where to go or what to do. Even worse sometimes I reached the entry from behind, so there you go in terms of confusion.

    The weapons feel great although the variety lacks and some types are even recycled. So variety gets a negative from me but the weapon design, handling and shot satisfaction gets a plus. Enemy variety is also a so-so. There is a certain difference in enemies. Some are standard, some come with shield and some with energy barriers in between a are tank-like creatures and thats about it.

    The story is another "okay". Its not bad but it wont blow your mind by any means.

    Conclusion for me is that I m good with my buy for 10 bucks, although I feel I would not have missed anything if I didnt buy it. I was truly amazed by the graphical power but the rest is just too mediocre to be outstanding. If you like scifi and shooter you will probably be pleased with the 8 to 12hrs of straight gameplay.    … Expand
  6. MoeYaz
    Apr 26, 2014
    6
    One of the more disappointing game to launch on the PlayStation 4. Having been a huge fan of the killzone franchise, this one is by far theOne of the more disappointing game to launch on the PlayStation 4. Having been a huge fan of the killzone franchise, this one is by far the worse. It's unrecognisable! This shares no resemblance to the previous games. Killzone was a dark, gritty and intense shooter for hardcore players. It wasn't for everyone but for those who loved it, really loved it. It was unique too, especially Killzone 2. This game is trying to become more of a mainstream success and it has failed. The developers should have stuck with the true killzone, the one with little colour and heavy weighting controls. It was far more exciting. It's not a terrible game, Shadowfall, but poor and uninteresting.… Expand
  7. Koalabrownie
    Dec 26, 2022
    5
    I don’t know how the studio who made Horizon Zero Dawn also made this game. While the gunplay and graphics are fine, a lot of other elementsI don’t know how the studio who made Horizon Zero Dawn also made this game. While the gunplay and graphics are fine, a lot of other elements of the game are just not that satisfying. The drone isn’t that useful, especially the shield and zip line which most of the time was unavailable. The d-pad functions are annoying to use and the audio logs are text only? What is that? The story is also boring, doesn’t make sense and the end is very unsatisfying. Not the idea of it, the execution.… Expand
  8. taylorswift
    Apr 25, 2020
    0
    واقعا سطح پایین ترین بازی ممکن که حتی نمیتونی تیر بزنی
    از سونی همچین افتضاحی بعید بود
    دوربین بد هوش مصنوعی احمقانه    واقعا سطح پایین ترین بازی ممکن که حتی نمیتونی تیر بزنی
    از سونی همچین افتضاحی بعید بود
    دوربین بد
    هوش مصنوعی احمقانه

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