Killzone: Shadow Fall

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
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6.9

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  1. lMasterBetal
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    Just played the game after frustration with BF4 servers and all I can say is that this game doesn't look like anything innovative to say the least. The game actually feels kinda dull however this does not mean it is bad. For those of you who have never played a Killzone title, this game is a must buy if you get the PS4 because this game offers an interesting mix of common modern shootersJust played the game after frustration with BF4 servers and all I can say is that this game doesn't look like anything innovative to say the least. The game actually feels kinda dull however this does not mean it is bad. For those of you who have never played a Killzone title, this game is a must buy if you get the PS4 because this game offers an interesting mix of common modern shooters and sci fi shooters.

    Campaign
    Killzone: Shadow Fall takes place 30 years after the events of KZ 3 and Vekta city is divided. The story reminds the player immediately of a cold war esque story between good and evil however if you watch the trailers, you will delve deeper into a twisted story of corruption and lies. As a noob of the Killzone series I immedeatly played hard mode and noticed no difficulty in killing my foes however this may be just for the few starting levels. I hope that is ineed the case.

    Campaign Rating: 8/10

    Multiplayer

    I am not sure if I am somehow very good at Killzone or if everyone is just really bad at the multiplayer but either way I got a lot of fun out of the multiplayer as I really loved the gameplay in the trailers. I highly recommend newbies to the franchise to try out fighting bots or going to one of the low level Warzones. The elephant in the room (As said by TotalBiscuit almost in every video) that I think the critics are getting attacked by fans of the Playstation is that the game offers no innovation in anyway when it comes to multiplayer. It's true. Critics are right that the game has no innovation with game modes I mean for crying out loud, is search and destroy in every game now including Battlefield 4? They aren't right though that the multiplayer. It still remains a fun thing to go on after playing the campaign for a bit.

    MP Rating 7/10

    I left the PS3 in 2009 but never played a single KZ so this was my first and I have to say that this game is very fun and I highly recommend people in my shoes do the same.

    Final Verdict: 8/10 Yes you should buy this game.    … Expand
  2. xxGen_Mayhemxx
    Nov 17, 2013
    8
    Killzone Shadow fall comes up a little short in terms of story. It's very predictable to a certain extent, If you've finished the game you know what ending scene I'm talking about. Just starting the multiplayer which so far is fairly entertaining. Overall it's a pretty decent start to the next gen consoles, but will probably trade it in for another game in the near future (2-5 Months).
  3. smuniz83
    Dec 6, 2013
    8
    Killzone shadow fall is a good game for the PS4 that actually makes use of the touchpad. Unfortunately there are some minor annoyances that keep the game from being great.

    The storyline is pretty good and the first thing you'll probably notice are the gorgeous graphics. Gameplay is great too never experiencing any problems. The touchpad is only used as another D-pad to control OWl, your    Killzone shadow fall is a good game for the PS4 that actually makes use of the touchpad. Unfortunately there are some minor annoyances that keep the game from being great.

    The storyline is pretty good and the first thing you'll probably notice are the gorgeous graphics. Gameplay is great too never experiencing any problems. The touchpad is only used as another D-pad to control OWl, your robot companion, in the game. While it wouldn't be that bad that the touchpad is only used as another D-pad, the problem is that OWL is pretty much useless. You can get him to do only four things but throughout the game you'll forget to use OWL unless you need him to hack a console.You can't do anything while your sending it out, not even be running, which adds another reason why you wouldn't want to use OWL in this fast paced action game but then it also gets bad that the devs force you to use OWL when up against super shielded enemies. You can either waste a couple of clips taking out a shield of one of those heavily shielded enemies or use OWL to take out their shield. While it may sound that OWL may actually be useful, the attack OWL uses only works on a small area. So while your waiting for OWL to take out the shield of 1 of those heavily shielded enemies, you still have to worry about the other 4 or 5 that are trying to take you down.

    The multiplayer in the game plays really well. Not once did I have any connection issues. The game modes are fun too and I was more into the first game mode which is the basic one. Your in a team and go rounds playing random game matches like team deathmatch, then it whoever wins next round might be capture and hold and so on. You got different loadouts so you can experiment and see which one you like. Unlike Battlefield 4 and CoD though you won't find much when it comes to unlockables. If you chose to play the regular assault, like I did, you'll find that all the primary weapons are unlocked. You can unlock only 3 shotguns if you want and unlock all the abilities right away. About the only depth in unlockables is trying to level up your abilities, those that can level up at least, but when it came to assault I found I really only wanted to level up the little droid that has your back since the level up only makes it so your abilities last longer and you only have a handful of abilities. Not much to do in the customization option but the multiplayer gameplay was fun in itself that it might make you want to just jump and start playing.

    Overall I think the game is pretty good for a launch title to show off the PS4 capabilities and what really pops out are those graphics. I just can't describe how much better looking this game is compared to a PS3 game. I would definitely recommend this as a launch title buy if you want a fun game that also makes good use of the PS4 capabilities.    … Expand
  4. Tenacious_Tea
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    Theres no doubt about it; Killzone: Shadow Fall is by far the most visually stunning and pretty launch game on the Playstation 4 and by extension the Xbox One also. It's a solid shooter with tight controls, a less cumbersome feel than any of the previous Killzone games and also a fun multiplayer that is a viable alternative to other launch FPS's CoD:Ghosts and Battlefield 4.

    For    Theres no doubt about it; Killzone: Shadow Fall is by far the most visually stunning and pretty launch game on the Playstation 4 and by extension the Xbox One also. It's a solid shooter with tight controls, a less cumbersome feel than any of the previous Killzone games and also a fun multiplayer that is a viable alternative to other launch FPS's CoD:Ghosts and Battlefield 4.

    For whatever reason, so called "video game journalists" or as they would have you believe "experts", have this gripe with Killzone that boils down simply to the lack of innovation or anything primarily new that Shadow Fall brings over any prior FPS released. For the most part, these remarks about Killzone are true and perhaps its only true advancement over any previous console FPS is the gorgeous graphics. But heres the bit that bothers me the most, Call of Duty, the widely successful and hugely popular first person shooter franchise has been at its very core, essentially the same game and its innovations are mainly materialistic and cosmetic rather than anything ever truly revolutionary. Despite this Call of Duty will consistently score very high scores and primarily by the notion that "if it aint broke, don't fix it". So whilst I completely agree that Killzone doesn't necessarily bring anything new to the table, the sheer fact it is penalised for not innovating on past Killzones (or any FPS's for that matter) whilst CoD can be accused of innovating just as little, all whilst maintaining its generally high review scores, is absolutely staggering. I can't help but feel that killzone is perhaps penalised for the sheer fact its a ''next gen" game, rather than on the merits it brings primarily as a video game. Would it have scored higher if it was on PS3? Most probably. Is it worth buying a PS4? Perhaps not. If it was called Call of Duty: Shadow Fall would reviewers have scored it higher? Most likely... Is it a worthwhile and solid shooter that offers you a solid sic-fi esque experience? Yes. If I like shooters and want something my current gen console doesn't already offer should i buy Killzone? Hell yes.

    8/10    … Expand
  5. KSTavish
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    Everything is just fine,I don't think this game deserve only 76 or 78 ,80or 85 is more suitable for it .The scence of the future city was realy shocked me! Every frame in this game makes me feel liake watching a CG movie! The frames is great!
  6. alexvb
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    if your all about graphics than this is the game for you, but if your more of the person that cares about the gameplay than its a maybe. If you ask someone like me than i give it an 8 all around only because i am a big killzone fan but you dont care about that, you just want to know how the game is. I approve it
  7. colton_kiser
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    This Killzone feels so much different from the last three. It will be known as one of the best FPS games of this generation, even though it's less than a week old. The story isn't its strongest asset, but this game is great.
  8. Hunkpapa
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    The graphics and physics in this game will blow your mind! Leaves on bushes move individually, sunlight creates a slight glare on your scope at the right angle, and dust clouds your vision as grenades and bullets hit the walls around you. The campaign is a little slow and has not really drawn me in as some of the levels are too long, but the multiplayer is amazing. The maps, classes, andThe graphics and physics in this game will blow your mind! Leaves on bushes move individually, sunlight creates a slight glare on your scope at the right angle, and dust clouds your vision as grenades and bullets hit the walls around you. The campaign is a little slow and has not really drawn me in as some of the levels are too long, but the multiplayer is amazing. The maps, classes, and abilities create an FPS that requires strategy and not just run and gun techniques to win a match.… Expand
  9. Phylo
    Nov 20, 2013
    8
    Single player campaign was VERY fun and exciting. It played out like a sci-fi thriiller. I like the twist ending. Multiplayer could be better. I wish there was more customization of weapons and equipment.
  10. LeeTsui
    Nov 22, 2013
    8
    Really enjoyed KillZone Shadow Fall.

    I wouldn't consider it to be breaking any new ground, but there is some great fun to be had in the single player campaign. Some sections become tedious and a chore, but overall the game really enters the next generation on a high. Some seriously amazing graphical effects throughout but broken down by some last generation areas. Overall I really    Really enjoyed KillZone Shadow Fall.

    I wouldn't consider it to be breaking any new ground, but there is some great fun to be had in the single player campaign. Some sections become tedious and a chore, but overall the game really enters the next generation on a high.

    Some seriously amazing graphical effects throughout but broken down by some last generation areas.

    Overall I really enjoyed the more open world feel of the level design and picking and choosing where to hide or who to kill rather than the linearity you find in most other FPS right now.    … Expand
  11. Maverick81
    Nov 28, 2013
    8
    Say what you want, but there is no denying that Killzone SF is a top notch launch title. The graphics fully showcase what is to come from the PS4. The use of the DS4 controller upgrades were cleverly done and didn't feel tacked on. IMO they added to the experience. There's a lot of variety to the levels and a good amount of freedom to take on any objective as you see fit. The storylineSay what you want, but there is no denying that Killzone SF is a top notch launch title. The graphics fully showcase what is to come from the PS4. The use of the DS4 controller upgrades were cleverly done and didn't feel tacked on. IMO they added to the experience. There's a lot of variety to the levels and a good amount of freedom to take on any objective as you see fit. The storyline was the best this studio has put forth yet. That being said, the studio could still do some work on making the storyline flow better and make more areas feel a bit more impactful. This studio is definately on the right track and I cant wait to see what comes next. Oh, I should also mention a weird glitch in the game where the voiceovers cut out, are super quiet, or the subtitles pop up but the characters never say a thing. That should've been fixed before it was launched. It can take you away from the experience quite a bit.… Expand
  12. mbounce88
    Dec 8, 2013
    8
    Beautiful graphics, fun use of touchpad, great and different MP, and a decently made CP. Killzone Shadowfall is a game that should be tried before listening to other critics reviews. Rent it or get it used if you are worried, but you probably shouldn't be. The campaign is gorgeous, the levels are big and colorful, and the enemies are plenty. I played on the medium difficulty and have hadBeautiful graphics, fun use of touchpad, great and different MP, and a decently made CP. Killzone Shadowfall is a game that should be tried before listening to other critics reviews. Rent it or get it used if you are worried, but you probably shouldn't be. The campaign is gorgeous, the levels are big and colorful, and the enemies are plenty. I played on the medium difficulty and have had no problems really (only at first learning controls The only problem is dumb AI, which doesn't kill the game, but it could be imrpoved. Maybe its gets better on a harder difficulty. Just like most FPS, the main game is the MP. The MP is very fun, not to mention you will not have to shell out more money for upcoming map packs. They will be free. It looks way better then COD and plays very smoothly. The classes are fun, and you have to customize each set for diffrent situations. Great game… Expand
  13. Monkeyfingerjak
    Dec 4, 2013
    8
    While graphically stunning, the campaign was less compelling than I had hoped for. Gameplay was very smooth and the multiplayer was excellant. Worth playing for sure but I would buy it used.
  14. ifaz123
    Dec 5, 2013
    8
    a great tittle for the ps4, amazing next gen graphics, sound and fun gameplay. it is what fans of Killzone expect to find here, but one thing that is my personal gripe is it dosen't really innovate or reinvent the fps shooter. this series needs to innovate and take risks to be a must buy console seller right now its not that but it is still a robust game, hopefully they will inovate ona great tittle for the ps4, amazing next gen graphics, sound and fun gameplay. it is what fans of Killzone expect to find here, but one thing that is my personal gripe is it dosen't really innovate or reinvent the fps shooter. this series needs to innovate and take risks to be a must buy console seller right now its not that but it is still a robust game, hopefully they will inovate on the next Killzone.… Expand
  15. Nachocheese279
    Dec 7, 2013
    8
    This game fixed all the problems that were in killzone 3's story. This game has a solid single player campaign and a amazing multiplayer that makes this a great game despite some issues
  16. Corbec8
    Dec 9, 2013
    8
    I feel that although this game does host some amazing graphics. I definitely agree with everyone here that it could have done with a less predictable story line.

    I won't go in to any details but the actors are a bit boring and dull, I feel this is more of an error with the voice acting as opposed to the game mechanics and engine. The emotions portrayed from the game engine are great,    I feel that although this game does host some amazing graphics. I definitely agree with everyone here that it could have done with a less predictable story line.

    I won't go in to any details but the actors are a bit boring and dull, I feel this is more of an error with the voice acting as opposed to the game mechanics and engine. The emotions portrayed from the game engine are great, its just the voice acting pushes you further away than taking you in to the story further and involving you.

    By now you are probably thinking as to why I gave this game an 8, the reason is simple. It is a launch title and so bearing that in mind I do think that Killzone Shadow Fall is not a bad stab at all with regards to utilising the PS4 hardware.

    So preps to the developers.

    Please remember this review is 100% opinionated and so do not judge me :P    … Expand
  17. DoctorCritic
    Dec 10, 2013
    8
    This games single player has plenty of dull moments and had almost no challenging situations until later on in the game. Although the single player was not to challenging the story was very we'll put together and the graphics in this game are breathtaking at moments. But I did not only come to play the single player, the multiplayer in this game brings a nice new thrill to the game. EveryThis games single player has plenty of dull moments and had almost no challenging situations until later on in the game. Although the single player was not to challenging the story was very we'll put together and the graphics in this game are breathtaking at moments. But I did not only come to play the single player, the multiplayer in this game brings a nice new thrill to the game. Every gun feels powerful and the wide variety of customizable game-modes and an assortment of load outs makes the multiplayer fun every time you come back to it. This game is definitely a good foreshadowing to the games that are going to come for the next generation of consoles.… Expand
  18. Firestorm94
    Dec 22, 2013
    8
    KIllzone shadow fall is a good fps but falls short in some areas

    Pros: -Amazing graphics -Fun Gameplay -Great multiplayer -Good variety of weapons -Good voice acting -Amazing level design Cons: -Bad story -Generic -No multiplayer ranking system -NO in game voice chat -no clan system Kzsf is a great launch title for the ps4 and i'd say it's worth buying despite it's    KIllzone shadow fall is a good fps but falls short in some areas

    Pros:
    -Amazing graphics
    -Fun Gameplay
    -Great multiplayer
    -Good variety of weapons
    -Good voice acting
    -Amazing level design

    Cons:
    -Bad story
    -Generic
    -No multiplayer ranking system
    -NO in game voice chat
    -no clan system

    Kzsf is a great launch title for the ps4 and i'd say it's worth buying despite it's short comings.    … Expand
  19. melon09
    Dec 28, 2013
    8
    The multiplayer is very very fun and well balanced. To me, I am happy I purchased this game for just the online modes alone. It is more team based strategy than games such as call of duty but does not lose individual competitiveness. It really pays to work as a team and balance the 3 classes. Also, the system of ranking by challenges completed is interesting because it encourages youThe multiplayer is very very fun and well balanced. To me, I am happy I purchased this game for just the online modes alone. It is more team based strategy than games such as call of duty but does not lose individual competitiveness. It really pays to work as a team and balance the 3 classes. Also, the system of ranking by challenges completed is interesting because it encourages you to try different weapons and abilities to further unlock items.

    The campaign is not the greatest. It is moderately enjoyable but I found myself thinking, "after this mission I want to play multiplayer" a number of times. The pros are that it looks great and can be a little challenging. It is not just a cake walk blasting through tons of enemies. The cons are that the story is not clear or overly compelling. If the story was even 1/3 as great as a game like The Last of Us, then the campaign would be far better.    … Expand
  20. tommypuma19
    Dec 31, 2013
    8
    Killzone is a slower paced online shooter that has a lot of positives. I like the class options and customization. They are simple yet offer a variety of options. I wish there were a hardcore option I am not a fan of needing to pump enemies with five several rounds to down them. The voice acting in the story is pretty disappointing but having the drone as a sidekick was a cool touch.Killzone is a slower paced online shooter that has a lot of positives. I like the class options and customization. They are simple yet offer a variety of options. I wish there were a hardcore option I am not a fan of needing to pump enemies with five several rounds to down them. The voice acting in the story is pretty disappointing but having the drone as a sidekick was a cool touch. Overall worth getting.… Expand
  21. Kitz09
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    The Playstation 4 I purchased is the first Playstation I've ever owned, so I was REALLY Excited to try this exclusive out and boy was I NOT let down. This game, from a graphics and mechanics standpoint, is the definition of a next-gen game. They were freaking incredible, the details in everything from rain dripping down a characters face, to the tiny pebbles and cracks littered all overThe Playstation 4 I purchased is the first Playstation I've ever owned, so I was REALLY Excited to try this exclusive out and boy was I NOT let down. This game, from a graphics and mechanics standpoint, is the definition of a next-gen game. They were freaking incredible, the details in everything from rain dripping down a characters face, to the tiny pebbles and cracks littered all over the rocky cliffs; it was absolutely insane. Movement felt very realistic in that doing things like sprinting would make the screen move as if the character were actually running and not just floating as it feels in many other FPSs.

    As for the campaign, I found the gameplay itself to be a lot of fun, however there were several parts in it that were very non-first-person shooter, that I felt took a little bit of the enjoyment out of the campaign. The story was very tough to follow and found myself having no idea why I was doing what I was doing, but at the same time I was enjoying myself (this also could be because I've never played a KIllzone game before). There were some parts of the campaign that were challenging, but overall I moved through the campaign with relative ease even when playing it on the hardest difficulty. So while the story itself was difficult to follow and there were some parts of the campaign that had no right being in an FPS in the first place, overall the gameplay was a lot of fun and definitely helped prepare me for the multiplayer.

    Personally LOVE the multiplayer in Killzone Shadow Fall. I've been playing Warzone which is basically a combination of every FPS game type known to man combined into one single game. So basically every 5 minutes or so the objective of the game changes from Team Deathmatch, to Search and Destroy, or to a Domination style game type, to a beacon retrieval game type. The game type utilizes every corner of the maps and with the objective constantly changing it keeps you on your feet and results in a really intense and enjoyable experience. Multiplayer utilizes a lot of the guns, abilities, load out options that you experienced in the campaign as well as incorporates some new aspects as well, still giving you that slight feeling of uniqueness. Most, if not all, of the load outs abilities provide some benefit to you and your team so it does a good job of promoting group cooperation and allows for those high-five moments you get when assisting your buddies. Overall I think the Killzone: Shadow Fall's multiplayer is extremely fun, and think anyone that is a fan of online shooters would thoroughly enjoy this game.    … Expand
  22. ssfury
    Jan 18, 2014
    8
    First thing you're going to notice about this game is the stunning graphics! Gameplay is solid and the controls work well, great choice as a launch title for the ps4. Despite the great campaign there's not much more to shadow fall, multiplayer is nothing amazing and will feel repetitive and dull quickly.
  23. Addo79
    Jan 26, 2014
    8
    Nice graphic, but in Multiplayer are much popups.
    Then there should better set the game to 900p and 30-40 fps in mp.
    Multiplayer make a lot of fun.
    Singleplayer is also ok. Story could be better....
    I had a lot of fun and Wow-moments.
  24. cntrl
    Nov 28, 2014
    8
    Awesome Game.
    It's the first Killzone Title I've played so far (except the one on the PSP a couple of years ago) and really, really like it. The Story is good, but I recommend to play at least one of the predecessors or research a little bit on google, before diving into Shadow Fall. Graphics are really great, still one of the best looking Ps4 Games out there, but the best thing about    Awesome Game.
    It's the first Killzone Title I've played so far (except the one on the PSP a couple of years ago) and really, really like it. The Story is good, but I recommend to play at least one of the predecessors or research a little bit on google, before diving into Shadow Fall. Graphics are really great, still one of the best looking Ps4 Games out there, but the best thing about this game is the multiplayer mode. It's definitely not as fast paced as COD, but that's good! You need to have a more tactical approach, to be successful, keep your support characters alive, place important spawn beacons and do not rush in like in other first person shooters.
    9/10    … Expand
  25. TheFIFACritic
    Jul 16, 2014
    8
    Before buying this game, I was worried with the mixed reviews it had received, more notably what people were saying about the pacing of the single player experience. Right off the bat I understood precisely what they meant.

    Shadowfall is no corridor shooter like the previous titles, it tries to innovate the experience by creating a more thoughtful way of approaching combat from the    Before buying this game, I was worried with the mixed reviews it had received, more notably what people were saying about the pacing of the single player experience. Right off the bat I understood precisely what they meant.

    Shadowfall is no corridor shooter like the previous titles, it tries to innovate the experience by creating a more thoughtful way of approaching combat from the first person perspective. Gone have the days of facing wave after wave of enemies being the meat of the game, instead you are forced to take a more conservative, tactical approach. But does it work? Yes and no. Once I got used to the pacing and what Guerrilla were trying to do here I found the game very enjoyable, less linear and more expansive than previous Killzone games. However, on harder difficulties this is what kills the gameplay experience and turns it into a frustration filled mess. The lack of a straight line path means that enemies can come from anywhere and without a detailed hud telling you where they or where they may come from through the use of maybe, an objective marker, you are left wondering just who killed you this time. This is by far the games biggest flaw, but on lower difficulties I didn't find this to be a problem, but if there are any trophy hunters out there, do yourself a favor, and play the game on normal difficulty first.

    Being a shadow marshal and not a grunt on the front line means that combat has become a lot more technical, you don't face as many enemies and you have abilities to keep things interesting. Your drone gives you advantages such as shields and stun shocks to help out when things get tough and it also helps you traverse the beautiful open terrain. It is accessible through the use of the DS4's touch pad, which I think worked well and was a nice touch. Weapons feel great, and when your in those skirmish situations where it's clear where the enemies are, combat is very fluid. The enemies vary in difficulty as you face different factions within the Helgast military. Most importantly to note however is the lack of a constant character that you have to annoyingly follow around, leading you from this objective to the next, instead now you choose how to approach each combat situation which has been pulled off brilliantly, you can go in loud, or stealth your way through. But be warned, doing the latter is challenging due to the AI's credible intelligence. This is the freedom that Shadowfall gives you as Guerrilla try to drag it away from the dull affair we experience with whatever Call of Duty we might be playing.

    On to the graphics, they're stunning. Showcasing what can already be achieved with the PS4 and I was blown away with chapter 2 of the game. Even in multiplayer the graphics hold up really well. In another change to the way Guerrilla have gone bout Shadowfall, it is a lot more colorful a game. Say bye bye to grey Helghan corridors and say hello to lush, vibrant environments that range from the slums of New Helghan to the beauty shown in the woodland area of chapter 2. Weapons look and sound great, textures are detailed and varied, character models are fantastic although lip syncing could be improved. Over all though the presentation here is fantastic.

    The story for Killzone can be summed up like this: It takes off a few decades after the events of Killzone 3 and you're living side by side with the Helghast in a Berlin Wall-like scenario. You're Lucas Kellan a trained shadow marshal, after unearthing some secrets of the VSA and Helgast you learn that a war is coming, and go on a roller-coaster ride to stop it from endangering the lives of innocent people on both sides of the conflict.

    If Killzone has ever had anything going for it, it's a dedicated and loyal fan base. To this day you can get into games on KZ2 servers and play a game, and it's good to see that Guerrilla have created another brilliant online experience. Multiplayer is smooth and I experienced no lag. Players can jump in to official warzones, user created war zones of different levels of awesomeness or create their own. You're not limited to what you can do with Shadowfall's multiplayer, and that's awesome and is fully acknowledged by letting you choose from the full range of weapons, right from the start. A brilliant stat tracking mechanism is also in place, so you always know exactly how you're doing and how far you're off from the next upgrade for your weapon. In short if you've played Killzones multiplayer before, you'll fit right in here, and if you're sick of Call of Duty's copy and paste online experience, Shadowfall may surprise you, it's definitely worth a punt and overall I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this game amidst some of the negative reviews it's been given. The story may be not much more than a technical demo for what the PS4 is capable of, but it definitely showcases the types of jaw dropping experiences we could see going forward. It is a worthy launch title, a blast to play.    … Expand
  26. Mistval
    Apr 6, 2014
    8
    Mediocre campaign, but multiplayer is a lot of fun. It's pretty rare to get spawn camped in multiplayer, because the spawns are off limits to the enemy team and usually have 3 or 4 different exits. If you do end up getting spawn camped, there are several teleport abilities you can use to escape. Anyway, I mention this because spawn camping is a problem in most FPS games but in Killzone itMediocre campaign, but multiplayer is a lot of fun. It's pretty rare to get spawn camped in multiplayer, because the spawns are off limits to the enemy team and usually have 3 or 4 different exits. If you do end up getting spawn camped, there are several teleport abilities you can use to escape. Anyway, I mention this because spawn camping is a problem in most FPS games but in Killzone it is rare (but can still happen if one team is way more aggressive than the other).

    The abilities are pretty fun. Cloaks, teleportation, turrets, shields, stun drones, more. But some of them are a bit over the top. The air support drone for example is pretty obnoxious. It flies around and forces you to hide behind a wall until it goes away or else you get killed. Spider grenades can be very obnoxious, too.

    The worst part about multiplayer is that some players lag so badly they're basically invincible. They'll warp around and stutter and you can shoot them, and they will die, but sometimes only a minute later after they've killed you and the rest of your buddies. I'm serious, you can shoot them, run away, hide in a corner and half a minute later it will say you shot them to death. Thankfully, this problem is not nearly as bad as it was when the game first launched. Another problem that seems to be caused by lag is that in laggy games, ladders either become unusable, or you get stuck on them! Very annoying.

    Last month-ish the developers released a map pack with four or five-ish new maps for free. That was a nice gesture in this era of paid DLC. They also released an expansion with a new class and some new guns but you have to pay for that.

    Overall I think this is a lot better than CoD: Ghosts and it's my favorite multiplayer game so far for the PS4.    … Expand
  27. scarecrowman175
    Mar 20, 2014
    8
    Graphically, Killzone Shadow Fall is unsurpassed. It's a beautiful game that features a ton of attention to detail. Story wise though it is pretty bare bones. It's just...bland. It doesn't do anything that a Call of Duty or Battlefield campaign hasn't and unfortunately feels like a typical FPS campaign. Explosions, lots of guns, and over the top scenes. Nothing too memorable occurs,Graphically, Killzone Shadow Fall is unsurpassed. It's a beautiful game that features a ton of attention to detail. Story wise though it is pretty bare bones. It's just...bland. It doesn't do anything that a Call of Duty or Battlefield campaign hasn't and unfortunately feels like a typical FPS campaign. Explosions, lots of guns, and over the top scenes. Nothing too memorable occurs, although the cliff hanger ending was interesting. The multiplayer portion of Killzone Shadow Fall is a nice change of pace from other multiplayer experiences. It's not anything that will stump first timers to the Killzone franchise, if you've played any sort of FPS game you'll be able to get a hang of how Killzone Shadow Fall's multiplayer works. There's something about it that I can't put my finger on, but I have enjoyed playing Killzone's multiplayer more so than Call of Duty Ghosts and Battlefield 4. If you're a fan of FPS games, you'll likely enjoy Killzone Shadow Fall. All in all it's a solid game but one that won't leave you wow'd outside of its graphics.… Expand
  28. andoarias
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    After more than 100 hours playing the online multiplayer I can say this is one of the best games I've ever played. It doesn't have a great camapign and its plot isn't as interesting as it could be, but the productions values are there and make this game worthwile.
  29. Stang
    May 11, 2014
    8
    Leider nicht so gut wie seine Vorgänger. Ich vermisse vor allem die Koop-Kampagne. Grafisch ist das Spiel wirklich gelungen, bloß manche Animationen sehen noch ziemlich altbacken aus, und auch die Deutsche synro ist wirklich schlecht. Da die Entwickler nicht viel Zeit hatten, kann ich verstehen, dass das Game leider nicht so geil war. Unterhalten hat`s mich aber trotzdem. Den MultiplayerLeider nicht so gut wie seine Vorgänger. Ich vermisse vor allem die Koop-Kampagne. Grafisch ist das Spiel wirklich gelungen, bloß manche Animationen sehen noch ziemlich altbacken aus, und auch die Deutsche synro ist wirklich schlecht. Da die Entwickler nicht viel Zeit hatten, kann ich verstehen, dass das Game leider nicht so geil war. Unterhalten hat`s mich aber trotzdem. Den Multiplayer finde ich aber wirklich schlecht. Sogar schlechter als das von COD.… Expand
  30. MichalPL
    May 21, 2014
    8
    Really good game. It shows a power of PlayStation 4. History is not bad, but it could be better. In my opinion it's one of the best games availeble on next-gen consoles.
  31. apachee420
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    So this is going to be my first of two reviews. I bought Killzone Shadow Fall yesterday and let me tell you I was very impressed. After playing battlefield 4 for sometime I just wanted to change things up a bit. So far I am enjoying killzone much more than battlefield 4 and the graphics and speed of the game seem to be a lot better than killzone 3. I Know this game has been out for a whileSo this is going to be my first of two reviews. I bought Killzone Shadow Fall yesterday and let me tell you I was very impressed. After playing battlefield 4 for sometime I just wanted to change things up a bit. So far I am enjoying killzone much more than battlefield 4 and the graphics and speed of the game seem to be a lot better than killzone 3. I Know this game has been out for a while but if you don't have it do yourself a favor and try it . Very smooth so far multiplayer I am going to keep playing and see what else it has to offer ill be back to finalize my thoughts on this so far awesome game.… Expand
  32. CrAsH2014
    Jul 24, 2014
    8
    I like this game, definitely better than Killzone 3 that is for sure. Killzone 3 didnt have that spark or anything about it i thought. Killzone Shadow Fall does a little better job in reducing some of the repition, but FPS get a little repetitive no matter what game it is. I love the single player, great graphics and the controls are pretty simple. Online sucks but no worries i dont play it much
  33. Joseramon
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    Muy buen juego, gráficos espectaculares, buen ritmo y variado. Solo la historia lo lastra un poco. El nuevo "arma" que te sigue le da mucha variedad a su desarrollo.
  34. hokido
    May 19, 2016
    8
    Killzone Shadow Fall like the previous two Killzone's is good but just lacks that extra spark to make it great, however it has been the most fun i have had in a Killzone game since the very first game it looks fantastic and is well worth a play.

    Multiplayer was all right but did not make me want to keep playing sadly.
  35. homer4president
    Feb 18, 2016
    8
    Felt like more of a tech demo for the PS4. Beautiful environments and maps. Campaign was alright. Multiplayer was fun but I feel like it has died down completely.
  36. STARTtheREACTOR
    May 15, 2015
    8
    Killzone: Shadow Fall is a great addition to a strong franchise. The gunplay is satisfying and the additional DS4 features are fun to use. Graphically the game can be stunning at times. I would have preferred the game to run at a smooth 60fps during single player, but unfortunately that's not the case. Multiplayer runs at a smooth 60fps and is a tonne of fun. It takes a while to level upKillzone: Shadow Fall is a great addition to a strong franchise. The gunplay is satisfying and the additional DS4 features are fun to use. Graphically the game can be stunning at times. I would have preferred the game to run at a smooth 60fps during single player, but unfortunately that's not the case. Multiplayer runs at a smooth 60fps and is a tonne of fun. It takes a while to level up and unlock anything worth having, however upgrades aren't essential in this game. Overall a great early PS4 title.… Expand
  37. stevedfld
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    O.K. where do I start I have a long history of hating on this game and I actually bought it 2x before really getting into it. Let me start by saying, I love killzone 3. I thought the game looked amazing, played great was exciting and innovative. I was very excited for shadowfall and soon after I got my new ps4 bought the game pretty cheap maybe $25 used at gamestop. I put the game in andO.K. where do I start I have a long history of hating on this game and I actually bought it 2x before really getting into it. Let me start by saying, I love killzone 3. I thought the game looked amazing, played great was exciting and innovative. I was very excited for shadowfall and soon after I got my new ps4 bought the game pretty cheap maybe $25 used at gamestop. I put the game in and immediately started hating on it comparing it to killzone 3. In addition it plays alot different than a lot of other shooters including killzone 3. When I 1st picked it up I got killed over and over. I got so frustrated and sold it condemning the game as garbage and being very public about my opinion.

    Fast forward to dec 2016 and I get a $5 coupon from gamestop to spend on something used. I see shadowfall was $10 so now I can get it for $5. I look up a few youtube gameplay videos and decided maybe I was in a bad mood that day or just into another game's charm's (I think I was all into destiny at the time). I get the game home pop it in and start on the campaign, I made a few adjustments (gamma to 85%) so I could see better, that was part of the issue last time the lighting is so good the sun was flaring in my eyes and the smoke was throwing off my depth perception (I'm old). Once that was strait and I got the controls down I was off and running. I really liked the campaign. Its beautiful, plays so tight and is very challenging. Most levels are high up in the sky and the sense of height is breath taking and nerve racking at the same time. I think the campaign is about 10 hours. Its not only shooting there are a bunch of other thing to do as well. But its a fun ride...

    Mutliplayer has 3 mode mode and is all team based, I found a games no problem with other players. Bots are available too. There is a co-op mode "dlc only" available if your interested (it's $9.99) where you and 4 players can do missions, I never played and understand I understand its dead because nobody bought it back in the day thats still playing. But there is enough game here to entertain you for quite awhile with the regular game. There is also clan mode where you can do 8vs8, 3vs3,4vs4 and so on. Very cool very underrated game.    … Expand
  38. AMMANN7
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    8/10

    Killzone Shadow Fall is a technical masterpiece

    + Amazing graphics
    + Voice acting
    + Gameplay
    + Online Multiplayer

    - Story could have been better
    - Characters not interesting
  39. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    I though this game only has beautiful graphics and that's it. But no,it has an interesting story, the levels are different and really enjoyable. It is not boring, worth the money.
  40. Antemiz
    Mar 26, 2016
    8
    shadow fall was ok for a sony launch title but the levels were a bit annoying sometimes, i didnt mind multiplayer and the story was ok. it was a bit challenging though
  41. niclol
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    killzone shadow fall es un juego que destaca sobretodo por la gran historia que tiene el modo campaña, una historia que te mantiene entretenido y que no aburre , ademas el juego se ve genial,y se agradece el multijugador ofline con bots,y aun que tambien se habria agradecido un multijugador local de pantalla partida con lo que ya tiene el juego esta muy bien, ademas que que destacar sukillzone shadow fall es un juego que destaca sobretodo por la gran historia que tiene el modo campaña, una historia que te mantiene entretenido y que no aburre , ademas el juego se ve genial,y se agradece el multijugador ofline con bots,y aun que tambien se habria agradecido un multijugador local de pantalla partida con lo que ya tiene el juego esta muy bien, ademas que que destacar su nivel grafico que es expectacular y que no como otros juegos que utilizan la pantalla tactil simplemente como un boton ,en killzone se utiliza la funcinalidad tactil… Expand
  42. mackenzie129
    Dec 10, 2016
    8
    The Campaign is fun the online is fun. The game was a release title and the online is now dead it hasn't aged that well. but pick it up in a bargain bin and enjoy it
  43. destinyfan1
    Feb 11, 2017
    8
    A killzone with taste of fun and boredom

    + amazing graphics
    + fun multiplayer
    + mostly fun campaign
    + good maps , guns.....
    negative
    - sometimes boring campaign
    - clichés in story
    not a perfect shooter game, no even far from that but is still better then the call of duty's ( since black ops 2)
    and is just gorgeous
  44. filiptairi92
    Jan 8, 2017
    8
    This is my first Killzone game.I see lots of critics,but for me,campaign was quite decent,with great graphics,also.I enjoyed playing it and it wasn't boring as someone said.
  45. redfoxbennaton
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    This game is cool and epic. It's fun and I love it. If you don't care about story or just like Killzone and shiny graphics then it's for you. KZSF is good. How can you say this is the worst Killzone when KZ1 is literally unplayable?
  46. icecream
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    I know this review is a little late but this is a very good ps4 launch game, the campaign is intriguing but short. The graphics were the best around for the time. And the gadgets I had a lot of fun with.. in my opinion a heavily underrated, under appreciated shooter. 8.4/10
  47. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    As a PS4 launch title, Shadow Fall was above all a graphics showcase for Sony's new powerful system. The missions are very varied, but the game is not as action-packed and fun as previous episodes in the series. Sometimes, finding the right path can be frustrating and some passages are overly difficult. The best looking episode in the series yet, but also the weakest overall.
  48. Flashyboy89
    Apr 24, 2020
    8
    KILLZONE: SHADOW FALL, for me, is a step back from previous games in terms of the unwanted big sandbox maps which make the missions drag out for longer than they should and some boring/annoying back-tracking and navigation can be a pain sometimes aswell.
  49. sergio123456
    May 28, 2020
    8
    Juego muy interesante, es un shooter bastante completo y bueno para ser de los primeros juegos de PS4, ambientación buena, variedad de armas y situaciones, Es un poco repetitivo a veces y su dificultad es un poco alta.
  50. Agslynx
    Jul 26, 2021
    8
    J’ai beaucoup apprécié ce jeu que j’ai joué en mode difficile. Un bon jeu Fps.
    Les points positifs
    +Environnements différents
    +Un bon scénario avec une histoire

    Les points à améliorer
    - les missions secondaires
    - la météo
    - Le charisme du personnage
  51. WHITESIXOMAR
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    The best killzone ever, best PS4 FPS ever. Its not perfect though. it starts real good but starts turning boring as you progress. Loved the story but the some of the levels were too boring to complete and droped it several times, tooke me a while to complete it. Its a solid original FPS experience that every hardcore FPS shooter fan should have.
  52. RTCWFAN
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    Not everyone is a fan of how the Killzone games evolved. But Shadow Fall was a great opener for the PS4. Overall rating: 8.0.
  53. avishay50
    Aug 24, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. killzone: shadow fall is a great shooting game and I recommend people who have not played it to play it and people who played the first two hours of the game and did not like to try the game after these two hours because the first two hours of the game are terrible and unbelievable in any way but after those two hours Great gameplay, the dubbing in the game excellent psychic graphics (for the launch game and the beginning of the previous generation) and the gameplay is very fun, the weapons feel good and the sound is great, the game has lots of ways to kill the enemies of the game and it is very satisfying to come satisfies me.
    In short killzone: shadow fall is a brilliant game and sucks me that people do not like the game just because of its first two hours, recommended for anyone who has PS4 and PS5.    … Expand
  54. arshia781
    Apr 12, 2023
    8
    The game campaign section was not at all as good as the killzone 2004 version of the campaign that I had played before, and I think this title was weakened in this version. I give the score I recorded only because of the beautiful graphics that this title has. It was released as the first game for PS4, and because of its great graphics, it was able to show the PS4 graphics power to allThe game campaign section was not at all as good as the killzone 2004 version of the campaign that I had played before, and I think this title was weakened in this version. I give the score I recorded only because of the beautiful graphics that this title has. It was released as the first game for PS4, and because of its great graphics, it was able to show the PS4 graphics power to all gamers from the very beginning.… Expand
  55. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  56. Yojimbo2015
    May 30, 2023
    8
    Pretty FPS that's a nice blend of action and stealth and which owes more than a little debt to the Crysis games.
  57. robinzvak
    Feb 24, 2015
    7
    My first Killzone game. Look amazing, but gameplay is not good. Story line is average without one exciting moment.
    MP have a lot of skills, which spoils fun ( flying drones, turrets a lot of others... )
  58. harmattan
    Nov 15, 2013
    7
    7.5 is my "honest" score. It's a decent, albeit run-of-the-mill and somewhat forgettable, FPS. Single player is fun, but short; MP is well-done. Graphics are excellent, about on par with a PC playing Crysis 3 on high settings at 1080p. There's just something missing to make this game great, or even very good it's almost too generic and tries to fit the mold of a sci-fi shooter without7.5 is my "honest" score. It's a decent, albeit run-of-the-mill and somewhat forgettable, FPS. Single player is fun, but short; MP is well-done. Graphics are excellent, about on par with a PC playing Crysis 3 on high settings at 1080p. There's just something missing to make this game great, or even very good it's almost too generic and tries to fit the mold of a sci-fi shooter without much originality. I guess this is what's to be expected from a launch game. In the paltry selection of PS4 launch titles, it's probably one of your top three choices if you're getting a console on launch day.… Expand
  59. killdrphil
    Nov 16, 2013
    7
    Decent but nothing special really. Standard, immemorable shooter with a nice premise but bad story. The multiplayer is better than the single player but not even that will be remembered for very long. The graphics are very good but with the power of the PS4, games are going to start looking even much better than this.
    Overall, I don't know if it's worth the price. I have a feeling I just    Decent but nothing special really. Standard, immemorable shooter with a nice premise but bad story. The multiplayer is better than the single player but not even that will be remembered for very long. The graphics are very good but with the power of the PS4, games are going to start looking even much better than this.
    Overall, I don't know if it's worth the price. I have a feeling I just spent $65.00 on just another Perfect Dark.    … Expand
  60. Bitek
    Jan 9, 2015
    7
    killzone Shadow Fall is great because of multiplayer. there are many beautiful maps and firefight is intense. Single player is ok to play but this game is all about multiplayer !
  61. kalv
    Dec 13, 2013
    7
    Story: 4/10 Lackluster story. Minimal character progression with main character.

    Graphics 10/10 Best graphics on next-gen right now. The sky looks incredible. Sound: 8/10 Especially like how the sound comes from the controller when you pick up audio logs. Gameplay: 7/10 Just a straight forward shooter. Owl mechanics seem a bit forced upon. Kind of a pointless gimmick. Rather have    Story: 4/10 Lackluster story. Minimal character progression with main character.

    Graphics 10/10 Best graphics on next-gen right now. The sky looks incredible.

    Sound: 8/10 Especially like how the sound comes from the controller when you pick up audio logs.

    Gameplay: 7/10 Just a straight forward shooter. Owl mechanics seem a bit forced upon. Kind of a pointless gimmick. Rather have cloak than Owl. Minimal guns and minimal enemies types. No character progression like many shooters have these days. Some sections of the level can be confusing. Multiplayer is lackluster and gets boring quickly.    … Expand
  62. DOSfan
    Nov 18, 2013
    7
    enjoying it so far, but it's really not 'next gen'. i'm primarily a pc gamer and i've been doing pretty well this past couple months so figured why not just buy a ps4. i had a couple pre-ordered for resale on ebay so went ahead and got killzone with the system. been kind of craving a mindless fps game to play, and just wans't feeling the new BF4 or COD so i wasn't expecting to be blownenjoying it so far, but it's really not 'next gen'. i'm primarily a pc gamer and i've been doing pretty well this past couple months so figured why not just buy a ps4. i had a couple pre-ordered for resale on ebay so went ahead and got killzone with the system. been kind of craving a mindless fps game to play, and just wans't feeling the new BF4 or COD so i wasn't expecting to be blown away. the game is pretty good but nothing special in any way so far. it's fun, maybe others will enjoy it more as it's my first killzone title. i primarily have played multi, which is pretty varied.

    honestly though, my first thoughts after loading up the game were my pc could have done this 4 years ago easily... haha. i hope the new architecture helps ports go over to pc easier. the console is decent, and the game is ok, but i will probably end up selling the console down the line and sticking to pc.

    curiosity got the best of me really. if you have lots of friends that play games on ps4 though, it might be a lot more fun for you. that's a big part in the equation for multiplayer.    … Expand
  63. drewj311
    Dec 23, 2013
    7
    This game is a decent launch showpiece for the PS4. The good:
    1. Mind-blowing graphics. The amazing level of detail is evident from sprawling futuristic cities to the stitching detail visible on your gloves. I'm particularly impressed with faces and character emotions. PC-level stuff.
    2. The O.W.L. Controlling your own drone is fantastically fun. The O.W.L. is the most creative and    This game is a decent launch showpiece for the PS4. The good:
    1. Mind-blowing graphics. The amazing level of detail is evident from sprawling futuristic cities to the stitching detail visible on your gloves. I'm particularly impressed with faces and character emotions. PC-level stuff.
    2. The O.W.L. Controlling your own drone is fantastically fun. The O.W.L. is the most creative and engaging component of the entire game.
    3. Tight shooting, solid AI. I've always thought the AI enemies in the Killzone games are among the smartest you can find; aware, quick to find cover and aggressive.
    The Bad:
    1. It's boring Killzone continues the series' tradition of creating characters and story-lines I don't care about.
    2. Lack of guns, gadgets, and progression. Guns are boring and limited, Tech has some highlights but is overall un-imaginative.
    Overall- it's a must own for PS4-early adopters, but this game will quickly fade into mediocrity as the PS4 library is established.    … Expand
  64. Kn4kworst
    Dec 22, 2013
    7
    First when I started this game i was blown away. The grapichs look awesome (specially the outside area's).
    After a lil while when the real missions start I most of the time wondered what I was suppost to do. It's sometimes very unclear what you should do and the only way to get past that point is a eternal search for a switch that was hidden away in the dark.
    The game also wants you to    First when I started this game i was blown away. The grapichs look awesome (specially the outside area's).
    After a lil while when the real missions start I most of the time wondered what I was suppost to do. It's sometimes very unclear what you should do and the only way to get past that point is a eternal search for a switch that was hidden away in the dark.

    The game also wants you to puzzle trough some mission, but it not brain cracking what so ever. These puzzles let you walk the map from front to back and so on. It feels like a cheap way to extend the game.

    One of the first thing I noticed that the players point of view is so damn low that you have the feeling you are a midged. Everyone in this game (npc's) are at least a head higher than the player. You can't look on top of they're shoulders.

    The A.I. almost made me cry... They are more retarded then a goldfish with brain damage. They most of the time run around like some wild dogs that want to get shot.

    So is this game that bad? No it's not awefull but has a lot of flaws. Specially in the singleplayer campain. The multiplayer has enough content to keep you satisfied for a few months. It plays great and looks good. Only downside is that it's extreem slow paced. If you are used to a COD or Battlefield you have the feeling this multiplayers runs in slowmotion.    … Expand
  65. mosessaur
    Jun 16, 2014
    7
    I think the game was fine. I didn't really enjoyed it much. but I was expecting that. I liked the visuals. Game play experience was good. Definitely having a dron support all the time was great idea.
    Story was nice. You get to play different style from action to stealth. Although stealth wasn't really good at some points. Maybe because it wasn't supposed to be stealthy at those points.
    I    I think the game was fine. I didn't really enjoyed it much. but I was expecting that. I liked the visuals. Game play experience was good. Definitely having a dron support all the time was great idea.
    Story was nice. You get to play different style from action to stealth. Although stealth wasn't really good at some points. Maybe because it wasn't supposed to be stealthy at those points.
    I really appreciated the checkpoints and chapter select.
    I didn't go through the MP. But I think it was fine too according to other reviews and demos.
    This is 7 for me    … Expand
  66. SwitSwat
    Nov 29, 2016
    7
    (This was my first Killzone game) I found the gunplay and the multiplayer to be really solid. Movement can be a bit slow, but otherwise, the gameplay handles pretty well. As a launch title for PS4, it was a pretty good one and the campaign was actually pretty decent. The plot was interesting and it has a decent replay value. Of course, the multiplayer s the most important aspect, and going(This was my first Killzone game) I found the gunplay and the multiplayer to be really solid. Movement can be a bit slow, but otherwise, the gameplay handles pretty well. As a launch title for PS4, it was a pretty good one and the campaign was actually pretty decent. The plot was interesting and it has a decent replay value. Of course, the multiplayer s the most important aspect, and going back to that, it's pretty fun and overall a good FPS game.… Expand
  67. Jacer200
    Dec 29, 2013
    7
    This is a very average first person shooter worth playing since there are not very many games for the PS4. The First person story is horrendous but does get a tad better towards the game. The gameplay is smooth for the most part with a few frame rate issues here and there. The graphics are pretty good. I would compare them to medium-high with some AA on a gaming pc. The in game sound is aThis is a very average first person shooter worth playing since there are not very many games for the PS4. The First person story is horrendous but does get a tad better towards the game. The gameplay is smooth for the most part with a few frame rate issues here and there. The graphics are pretty good. I would compare them to medium-high with some AA on a gaming pc. The in game sound is a little sub par and the voice acting was terrible. Don't let the open level talk fool you. This game is on rails. The check point system will break immersion due to changing your weapon load out in the middle of a chapter.

    With all that said I did enjoy playing this game and retiring my PS3 with no regrets. For a launch game I am pleased because future iterations of PS4 games will only get better.    … Expand
  68. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    7
    Day 1 exclusive game for PS4, it wasn't bad at all, simply didn't match quality of previous Killzone games, still it was fine game to play. 7,5/10 but considering it's six years old now I rate it 7
  69. thekillergreece
    Dec 19, 2013
    7
    Its a great game and has better graphics. In comparison, better graphics than Battlefield 4.

    What dissapoints me is the lack of co-op and storyline. I hope they will improve them on the next installment
  70. hemmo1986
    Jun 2, 2014
    7
    Killzone: Shadow fall is a good game that wants to be something great.

    While offering beautiful visuals that come close to what any top end PC can offer. Kill zone unfortunately stumbles with sometimes questionable AI, bad voice acting, and bad level design; which at times, can become quite frustrating. However, while it has a lot of bad aspects, it also offers a lot of good. Such    Killzone: Shadow fall is a good game that wants to be something great.

    While offering beautiful visuals that come close to what any top end PC can offer. Kill zone unfortunately stumbles with sometimes questionable AI, bad voice acting, and bad level design; which at times, can become quite frustrating.

    However, while it has a lot of bad aspects, it also offers a lot of good. Such as great multi-player, a solid single player campaign and a fairly solid story to go with it.

    Also, Killzone offers some great weapons and gadgets to play with.

    Its just a shame, because with just a little more time and polish, it could have meant the difference between a good game and a great game.

    Unfortunately Killzone remains the former.    … Expand
  71. 8bitParadox
    Jan 18, 2014
    7
    Killzone: Shadow Fall is a prime example of the technology the PS4 contains and what games can look like in the next-gen of games we are living in. The plot falls short of the other games in the Killzone series with trying to make up a new premise, like in Halo 4. The gameplay mechanics are done very fluently and add new moves that weren't in past Killzone games. Overall, this isn't theKillzone: Shadow Fall is a prime example of the technology the PS4 contains and what games can look like in the next-gen of games we are living in. The plot falls short of the other games in the Killzone series with trying to make up a new premise, like in Halo 4. The gameplay mechanics are done very fluently and add new moves that weren't in past Killzone games. Overall, this isn't the best Killzone game, but it's not the worst.… Expand
  72. Xevon
    Dec 4, 2013
    7
    Killzone Shadowfall is the video game equivalent of Pamela Anderson 20 years back. Gorgeous to look at, but nothing else really worth your time. And boy is this game pretty. At times, it puts Crysis 3 maxed on PC to total shame. But that alone isn't enough to save it. The plot itself is decent, however poorly executed. If you asked me to tell you what happened, I simply wouldn't be able toKillzone Shadowfall is the video game equivalent of Pamela Anderson 20 years back. Gorgeous to look at, but nothing else really worth your time. And boy is this game pretty. At times, it puts Crysis 3 maxed on PC to total shame. But that alone isn't enough to save it. The plot itself is decent, however poorly executed. If you asked me to tell you what happened, I simply wouldn't be able to tell you because the storytelling is so unbelievably poor that it completely fails to convey what's going on at the end of the day it feels like a chain of disjointed missions with some reoccurring characters. The gameplay itself is decent, the characters aren't as snappy or responsive as they could be, but no worse than any other Killzone title in that respect either. Tools like the Owl, as well as many of the multiplayer perks help keep things interesting, but they fail to use any of these gadgets in a particularly creative way. The singleplayer campaign itself is around 10 hours long on hard at a guess, which is a fair bit longer than your average FPS these days, and the graphics are incredible and the level design is generally very good. Unfortunately, there ain't much re-playability here as there's no co-op, no higher difficulty etc if your first playthrough was on hard, bar trophy grinding, there really isn't any reason to play through again. The multiplayer is also decent, there's plenty of interesting perks and abilities, but a great number of the weapons are dull and samey, and the multiplayer gameplay despite it's creative intentions just end up being frag matches at certain map choke points. There are bots you can play against, but they're the equivalent of a practice mode in that you can't do any challenges or unlock anything while fighting against them, so they're not really useful to the average antisocial gamer. The last of a third mode outside of singleplayer and multiplayer limits the value of this game as well. While many games will have a third, like horde mode, or zombies, or something like that, all this has is SP and MP. Nothing else. I think at the end of the day though, Shadowfall is an essential title for your new PS4. Why? Because it's absolutely gorgeous if you want something to show off exactly what your new machine can do, this is the best looking console game to date bar nothing, and for that reason, an excellent title for anybody looking to see what their new hardware can do just don't expect a great game Shadowfall is just decent. Final Score: 7.0/10… Expand
  73. Levelskip
    Jan 26, 2014
    7
    The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is decent, the multiplayer is fun to an certain degree. But without a level progression system it kinda lacks desire to play. Is it worth $60? No. perhaps $30 to $40, but that is it.
  74. charliesummers
    Feb 2, 2014
    7
    Killzone Shadow Fall is a fascinating game with a lot of good ideas but it falls short on a few points. First the graphics, Killzone Shadow Fall looks incredible, easily the most the beautiful game I've played, from sprawling, bright vistas to dingy, dark and narrow corridors this game never fails to amaze. The story is very deep with plenty of lore but fails to fully engage due to weakKillzone Shadow Fall is a fascinating game with a lot of good ideas but it falls short on a few points. First the graphics, Killzone Shadow Fall looks incredible, easily the most the beautiful game I've played, from sprawling, bright vistas to dingy, dark and narrow corridors this game never fails to amaze. The story is very deep with plenty of lore but fails to fully engage due to weak and somewhat predictable plot points and an uninspired protagonist in Lucas Kellan. The gameplay is stronger than most other linear FPS games such as the COD franchise due to some unique new features such as the owl which is a cool little flying robot which you can use in either in offensive or defensive ways during combat. Deciding what you would like the Owl to do is done using the dualshock 4's touchpad. You also have the ability to scan an area before entering to locate the position of enemies which allows you to set up how you want to enter a situation wether it be stealthily or guns blazing both are enjoyable and satisfying. The voice acting is passable but doesn't impress and unfortunately the lip syncing is poor which distracts from the game's beauty at times. Towards the end of the game the gameplay starts to feel like a grind and the story was the only thing that kept me going.

    The multiplayer is a very enjoyable experience with tight and intense gameplay and uses a game mode that is unique to the Killzone series called warzones which combines multiple game modes into one match and also allows you to create your own games which lets you tailor the game modes to what you feel like playing at the time.

    Overall Killzone Shadow Fall is a good game but not great. At times it feels like a tech demo, showing off what the PS4 can do and it succeeds at this. Killzone Shadow Fall's single player campaign is enjoyable enough but the multiplayer presents the lasting value. Killzone Shadow Fall shows off the potential of the PS4 and is a fine way to kick off the next generation of gaming.    … Expand
  75. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    7
    I have played so many FPS games but this was the one that caught me for a solid amount of time making itself as the perfect start the ps4 needed. The graphics were by far the best in any game it has a sense of vividity and freedom in its limited range of combat. the biggest and really good addition in the gameplay was Avle or something that can save you, attack your
  76. joao1198pedro
    Mar 27, 2014
    7
    This game isnt a so much badassed game, but it have good graphics and a good gameplay, but the problem is the story and that it isnt a badassed game, but is fun.
  77. elitefour
    Dec 28, 2013
    7
    Look, i never liked Killzone
    i think its a overated franchise
    but this game is good!!! it has a good gameplay
    the graphics are very awesome but ....i dont know its very dissapointing
    i guess i hate Multiplayer and the First Person shooter are not the mine
    well, this game is good...still better than killzone trilogy
  78. Soulumin
    Dec 29, 2013
    7
    The graphics are incredible. However, the overuse of lense flare is ridiculous taking away the realism. Why games use lense flare and motion blur is beyond me as I rarely experience it in real life. If I did as much as this game uses it I would seek out an eye doctor or get better equipment to use in combat.
  79. MacDaddyD123
    Dec 18, 2013
    7
    This game has some really cool mechanics but the story is pretty much garbage and the campaign gets really boring fast. I found myself just wishing the mission would end. That's not a good thing. But I was really impressed with the multiplayer. It turned out to be actually be really fun!
  80. CkVega
    Jan 1, 2014
    7
    The mechanics of the game are competent and the level design is well done, low point for me is how the story just jumps around with poor linking and context.
    Others are saying that Multiplayer is where the action is at, I don't really play multiplayer so I'm not swayed by that.
  81. Skrimus
    Nov 18, 2013
    7
    The good things: Fantastic Graphics, feels next gen, wonderful multiplayer, great guns, responsive controls, and a great atmosphere.
    The bad things: Story is not par, no innovative game mechanics, touch pad owl is unnecessary, singleplayer alone would never come close to justifying the price. and although the guns are great, I wish there were more.
    Over all I think Killzone Shadow fall    The good things: Fantastic Graphics, feels next gen, wonderful multiplayer, great guns, responsive controls, and a great atmosphere.
    The bad things: Story is not par, no innovative game mechanics, touch pad owl is unnecessary, singleplayer alone would never come close to justifying the price. and although the guns are great, I wish there were more.

    Over all I think Killzone Shadow fall is the game to get if you have gotten your hands on a PS4 already, the graphics will leave you in awe, high res textures, wonderful particle effects, and awesome facial expressions. The multiplayer is by far the high point in this game, (one of the most enjoyable fps multiplayer games I have played), but if that alone is enough to justify the price i'm not sure, if you play fps games on multiplayer an hour or more a day I would definitely recommend it.    … Expand
  82. SaleenS7TT
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Amazing graphics, but had a decent amount of frustrating moments. Story was kinda meh, it was my first Killzone so that may have hurt. I'm guessing my second play-through will be a lot more enjoyable. I can't wait to see how graphics will be on PS4 a year from now!
  83. Cruelbaycon
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Great game, but a little underwhelming. I was expecting much more, considering this is Playstation 4's first Killzone. Hopefully the next one is better.
  84. Forb1dden1
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    My Full Killzone Review! (Multiplayer Included) (Minimal Spoilers)

    Let me start off by saying Next Gen has finally arrived and dang it feels great! I am so excited to see what's to come of these consoles and the games that come out on them. Campaign: I started up the campaign and decide to play on normal which is what I do for almost all games I play. It gives me a happy medium of    My Full Killzone Review! (Multiplayer Included) (Minimal Spoilers)

    Let me start off by saying Next Gen has finally arrived and dang it feels great! I am so excited to see what's to come of these consoles and the games that come out on them.

    Campaign:

    I started up the campaign and decide to play on normal which is what I do for almost all games I play. It gives me a happy medium of difficulty without taking away from the story. The game started up with a little video of what you have missed since the 30 years from Killzone 3. Honestly after the video I was still a little confused about what was going on. Which lets me tell you that you don't need to play the other 3 to understand this one. Once the video was over I took control of a child. I was in what appeared to be my house and was looking out a window at the Helghast detaining people and moving them into a cage. I turn and look to my left and see a man which appears to be my father. He calls me Lucas and informs me that we need to go and that we can only take what we need. He keeps telling me we will be safe once we get to the other side of the wall. As we move out of my room the front door starts rattling with forceful Knocks. The person on the otherwise of the door keep yelling, "Open Up!" My dad says, We have to move now!" You spend a good amount of time working your way to the wall trying not to get caught.

    After some unfortunate events that occur you soon start playing as the grown up version of the Lucas. I'd say he is now in his mid twenties. You are the youngest to be accepted into the Shadow Marshall and are proven to be a real asset to the raging war. I now realize that we are in a constant war with the Helghast. The people on the other side of the wall (YOU) are called Vekten. We supposedly took their planet from them and they want it back.

    While playing through the game I didn't feel very attached to the story. It seemed pointless at times and sometimes just to many errands to run before I could leave an area. It got a little repetitive in the sense you always had to go turn this off or destroy this. What didn't help any is that the A.I. Was horrid and acted so dumb. It wasn't until around chapter 6 where the story got a little better and tried to recover from the rocky start. It however was too late to save it. Towards the end of the game I just wanted to be done with it so I could say I beat it.

    Once I completed Chapter 9 I thought the game was over. The credits started rolling and I was left confused and frustrated. I felt like I did all this work and achieved nothing. Then all of the sudden the credits got hacked and I was back in for Chapter 10. I must say I was relieved that it didn't end the way I thought it did.

    All in all the story wasn't half bad but at the same time wasn't anything to run home about. It really had trouble keeping me involved and interested which left me feeling bored throughout the game. It had its moments but not enough to keep the story alive.

    Graphics:

    Not much needs to be said here. The graphics were on par and probably some of the best I've seen for any game. It seems like they spent a lot of time perfecting the lighting and the detail to the objects and environment. I could easily tell this was a true next gen game.

    A few things I noticed is it had some slight frame rate issues when the environment was collapsing. Also I noticed when you looked out yonder it was very pixelated and smeared together. Now the only thing that bugged me was the cut scenes looked worse the the actual gameplay. I have never seen anything like this. It is usually the exact opposite. I don't understand how this happened but it seemed like they rushed them. They were clunky and not very well put together.

    Other then those few things I was impressed with the detail and it blows my mind that this is the first game out on the console. I can't wait to see how they improve and polish. I believe we can get even better looking titles.

    Gameplay:

    This is were the game lacked. It had so many problems that it felt like a drag just to play. I had so many times were I had to reload checkpoints because I would get stuck or things wouldn't happen that were supposed to happen.

    Don't even get me started on the A.I.! They were horrible and quite frankly unacceptable. This is a next gen game... Why are the A.I. some of the worst I have ever seen. It seems like to me they spent all their time on the graphics and not a lot of time on anything else. This is no way of launching a title to start off the next generation of gaming. Let me give you an example of how bad these A.I. were. I happened to be sneaking around from cover to cover and accidentally walked right out in front of 3 enemies. I literally froze and waited for them to shoot my face in. One of them said, "I think I see something." The other 2 are oblivious to what is going on. He sits there and moves his body from left to right as if he was trying to see better. Now at this point I think to myself, why haven't I died yet. I am standing 5 feet from 3 enemies in plain sight and they can't see me? Just an FYI it was not at all dark. I was outside in the beaming sun standing right in front of these 3 Helghast. I decide to test my luck and melee the first enemy. Once again the other 2 are oblivious to what is happening. I then shoot the other 2 and somehow make it out of there without a bullet being shot at me. Now this wasn't the only time this happened. They either were really blind or could see you across the map. It got really annoying and made me rage a few times.

    Now here is something that really bugged me as well. Why the heck aren't we allowed to activate the flashlight on your gun or suit? Most of the time I would be in an area that is pitch black and is almost impossible to navigate. I had to turn up my gamma so much just to see that it made the graphics look bad. Sometimes your objective marker wouldn't even show up so you would have to roam around until you found the right way which was very hard to do in the dark.

    Multiplayer:

    When I went to the multiplayer menu I noticed there wasn't any customization tab for your character or a load out menu or anything. I decided to just jump in a match. It automatically put me in with some random class. I then found out I could pause the game and change my class. They had a bunch of random classes but none that you could make on you own. Also I noticed after playing a few matches that there wasn't any progressive leveling system. It was just accomplish certain challenges. I didn't really like the whole multiplayer layout. However the gameplay was smooth and the graphics were just as good as the campaign and that is something you don't see everyday. They had a couple game mode but not enough to keep me interested. I got bored of the multiplayer fast. I decided to go back and play the Campaign again.

    Conclusion:

    In the end the game was just alright. It had its ups and downs. The only thing that this game really shines in is the graphics. I would recommend this game if you were renting it or if the price comes down. I wouldn't spend $65 on it. However if you dying for a game to play on the next gen then by all means have at it. It isn't a terrible choice.

    Verdict: 1-10 (10 Being The Best)

    Campaign 7
    Graphics 9
    Gameplay 6
    Multiplayer 5

    Average Score 6.75

    Second Look:
    I decided to play the campaign through again but this time on Hard difficulty. I liked it a lot better. The A.I. Was slightly better and it was actually fun and challenging at the same time. Final Score: 7.5    … Expand
  85. FierceBrosnan
    Nov 25, 2013
    7
    The start of Killzone: Shadowfall should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect from the rest of the game. The visuals are beautiful overall, and often even breathtaking. The gameplay is solid, (although there were two spots in particular where I was meant to use the zipline to progress, but the game wouldn't let me equip it for some reason, but more on that later...) And I alsoThe start of Killzone: Shadowfall should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect from the rest of the game. The visuals are beautiful overall, and often even breathtaking. The gameplay is solid, (although there were two spots in particular where I was meant to use the zipline to progress, but the game wouldn't let me equip it for some reason, but more on that later...) And I also think that most of the guns feel like they lack any punch. My main problems with the game come in the form of story and voice acting. And the super generic feel. (It almost feels like the lovechild of a Killzone and Halo game.) The story is one we've heard a million times and even the plot twists where expected. I would nominate the the voice actors for Kellan, Echo, Sinclair, and Massar for the "Worst Voice Acting Ever in a Triple A Title" Award. Massar was especially poorly delivered. The acting wasn't unbearable, but I expected more out of a game that is so sexy graphically in contrast. Overall, I definitely recommend playing it because while I had my problems with it, it was fun. Just not as believable or immersive (yes, I know immersive isn't a real word but I think you know what I'm saying) as it might have been with better performances.… Expand
  86. Xekarth
    Dec 1, 2013
    7
    1) Multiplayer Multiplayer is a blast. Haven been playing it for hours it is really fun. Very different from Call of duty or BF4. And in my opinion better. The map are all small and the action fast paced. More similar to what you can find in Gears of War.

    2) Singleplayer The singleplayer campaign is disappointing... Out of 10 chapters 2 only take around 10 mins to complete and one of    1) Multiplayer Multiplayer is a blast. Haven been playing it for hours it is really fun. Very different from Call of duty or BF4. And in my opinion better. The map are all small and the action fast paced. More similar to what you can find in Gears of War.

    2) Singleplayer The singleplayer campaign is disappointing... Out of 10 chapters 2 only take around 10 mins to complete and one of the chapter was the worst 40 mins of my gaming experience. The 7 chapters left are okay...

    If you plan on playing a lot of multiplayer buy the game. Otherwise, just rent it.    … Expand
  87. DeadSoldier
    Dec 7, 2013
    7
    man this game is awesome in many ways. The gameplay is %100 solid. But too bad the story is so boring. Call of Duty stories beat this game by a mile. I mean, why did the game end the way it did? ugh.
  88. angrygnat
    Dec 9, 2013
    7
    Shadowfall hits all the high points you expect for a launch title. And some of the lows. It's a technical showcase that's for sure. Smokes every next gen offering I've seen so far. The music is really well done and the sound is above average. Enemy AI is hit or miss. Sometimes they really come after you, other times they kind of stand around and wait to be shot or in most cases shanked.Shadowfall hits all the high points you expect for a launch title. And some of the lows. It's a technical showcase that's for sure. Smokes every next gen offering I've seen so far. The music is really well done and the sound is above average. Enemy AI is hit or miss. Sometimes they really come after you, other times they kind of stand around and wait to be shot or in most cases shanked. The levels seem like they were designed with a stealth component taken highly into consideration but it's never really used. The enemies seem to detect you really quickly and with no silenced weapon other than your knife, it's next to impossible to sneak around much. I actually liked the story a lot. It suffered from not being fleshed out enough. The characters were begging for their stories to be told, but the devs at Guerrilla only touched on them. Make no mistake, SF is a solid game. It just needed that little nudge here and there to make it a really great game.… Expand
  89. epoc
    Dec 14, 2013
    7
    Like Ryse, Killzone Shadow Fall is essentially a tech demo of how good the PS4 can preform visually in fact it looks better Ryse! However Shadow Fall sets itself apart from Ryse for having actual worthwhile, fun gameplay, the king of which is its incredible multiplayer. So lets start with the campaign easily the most disappointing part of the game. In Killzone 3, the VSA( good guys)Like Ryse, Killzone Shadow Fall is essentially a tech demo of how good the PS4 can preform visually in fact it looks better Ryse! However Shadow Fall sets itself apart from Ryse for having actual worthwhile, fun gameplay, the king of which is its incredible multiplayer. So lets start with the campaign easily the most disappointing part of the game. In Killzone 3, the VSA( good guys) totally destroy the planet of the Helghast space nazis In return, the VSA let the Helghast colonise half of their planet, leading to a Cold War scenario that's SUPPOSED to be mystery and espionage... No! It Michael Bay style action, which can be super cool at times, but still doesn't fit the purpose. Your supposed to care for the characters... No! The characters are boring and un memorable. The A.I. is alright, and overall the campaign is good, but comes with a very VERY bad ending. But once you sink your teeth into the sandwich known as multiplayer! It's fast and fluid, while also being tactical and dynamic. Returns is Killzones signature warzone, a constant online battle that's constantly updating with new objectives. Despite this, the thing I love the most about Shadow Fall is its levelling system... There is none. Instead to unlock stuff like new weapon mods( all guns are unlocked at the begging, which can help noobs have a chance at winning. If Shadow Falls campaign was on par with its multiplayer then this would of been the perfect FPS... But it's not.… Expand
  90. FordPrefect
    Jan 28, 2014
    7
    The graphics in this game are crazy good. Leaves on bushes move individually, sunlight creates a slight glare on your scope at the right angle, and dust clouds your vision as grenades and bullets hit the walls around you. The campaign is a little slow to start with some of the levels being rather too long, but the multiplayer is amazing. The maps, classes, and abilities create an FPS thatThe graphics in this game are crazy good. Leaves on bushes move individually, sunlight creates a slight glare on your scope at the right angle, and dust clouds your vision as grenades and bullets hit the walls around you. The campaign is a little slow to start with some of the levels being rather too long, but the multiplayer is amazing. The maps, classes, and abilities create an FPS that requires strategy and not just run and gun techniques to win a match. Unfortunately there are some balance issues that need to be sorted out.… Expand
  91. ITZZZPERRY
    Jan 30, 2015
    7
    Killzone: Shadow Fall is a good game that is unfortunately not as good as the previous two installments. The story is weak and disbanded, and the gameplay is repetitive. However, that being said, this is still a fun game to boot on the Playstation 4.
  92. KusHReview
    Dec 30, 2013
    7
    This game shows what the next-gen games will be like and its a great success for Guerrilla Games. The Graphics are fantastic though I found the first few missions quite boring and too long. The Ending to the single player mode is great and the story was interesting. However the multiplayer is quite awful. On the negative side the maps are all quite big and when you find a game you cannotThis game shows what the next-gen games will be like and its a great success for Guerrilla Games. The Graphics are fantastic though I found the first few missions quite boring and too long. The Ending to the single player mode is great and the story was interesting. However the multiplayer is quite awful. On the negative side the maps are all quite big and when you find a game you cannot vote for them. Also its quite a slow paced multiplayer, not enough gadgets. On the positive side there is a large amount of guns to discover and use! Overall this is a great game which can keep you playing for a couple of hours.… Expand
  93. OMGtoasty
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    I never played any of the other killzones, so my review will not have anything to do with the story. the game over all is great. It fully exploits the power of the new PS4 system and it doesnt try to hide it. There are so many cutscenes where people get right up in your face and you can see every detail in full hd at 60FPS. The city is beautiful with all of its ships and shiny buildings.I never played any of the other killzones, so my review will not have anything to do with the story. the game over all is great. It fully exploits the power of the new PS4 system and it doesnt try to hide it. There are so many cutscenes where people get right up in your face and you can see every detail in full hd at 60FPS. The city is beautiful with all of its ships and shiny buildings. The AI are smart and will kill you if you treat this like a traditional first person shooter. the combat is great. the runs all look amazing although some look and feel to similar for my taste, There is also not much variety in the guns. Your character has a drone with some abilities that you will only ever need to use once. There is only one real boss fight and it is just decent. Its tough at first but I was still able to beat it in one try.

    The campaign isnt perfect. like i said they take what chances they get into showing off the graphics and the power of the console. but in doing so they took focus off some of the missions. there is one mission where you and a few other soldiers are fighting off waves of enemies untill someone can get a ship prepared for your escape. well You really dont have to do much defending, there are weapons layed out that are pretty over powered and the enemies dont exactly do any hardcore rushing, sure there are some that do it but they are easy to pick off. There's actually an area that you can sit where the enemies will sit around you, shoot at you, but they wont hit you or advance at you. that level wasn't to thrilling. The AI is smart usually but in that mission they decided to derp out.

    I was almost disappointed with the ending, until one other thing happened. No spoilers but you will be pleasantly surprised with the final part

    Now for multiplayer. I have one way of summing it up. It felt like crisis. That's about it. if you like crisis you like this game. I was kinda hoping for something that felt completely different. you dont earn any of the guns, you just earn gear for them. then your gear slots for drones and deployable turrets and other stuff has everything unlocked as well. but you can level up the gear. The class with the LMG's are over powered imo because you get a giant attack drone that will demolish an unsuspecting team, AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO EARN IT! I literally wait for the enemy team to come out of there spawn and have my drone placed at their spawn. they get destroyed every time.

    Overall I really enjoyed the game, but future games will need some improvement. the graphics are great, but lets get some gameplay that knocks the competition out.    … Expand
  94. Raistx
    Jan 3, 2014
    7
    The game is nice, but greatness was possible and was missed. Wonderful sci-fi environment. Good standard FPS elements (weapons, gadgets, etc.). Nice to have multiples choices sometimes on how to achieve a mission (go stealth, go brutal, etc,). I did not enjoy the flow of the game, always pushing the scenario heavily through, and the scenario been a little too corridor for me.
    Adding open    The game is nice, but greatness was possible and was missed. Wonderful sci-fi environment. Good standard FPS elements (weapons, gadgets, etc.). Nice to have multiples choices sometimes on how to achieve a mission (go stealth, go brutal, etc,). I did not enjoy the flow of the game, always pushing the scenario heavily through, and the scenario been a little too corridor for me.
    Adding open world to the game would have been amazing. Amazing!
    Adding a minimal sci-fi crafting system would have been great as well.
    Adding a weapon, armor, gadget upgrades and stores would have been appreciated.    … Expand
  95. TravelerLloyd
    Jan 19, 2014
    7
    This is not a bad game, I only played the online multi-player version. For what I have seen so far, I like it. If you like shooter games you will probably like this one. I am just into more story line mode and a bit of strategy combined but overall I say go for it. I doubt I add this to my collection as I am a bit more serious but it is free to play the online multi player version so I do.
  96. jeff002400
    Feb 5, 2014
    7
    A great launch title for the PS4. The action can definitely be intense. If you're not into COD or BF then this is the game for you if you are looking for an FPS. My review only covers the single player campaign. I never delved into multiplayer.

    There isn't really any sort of customization in this game. You get your main gun, can pick up enemy guns, grab a couple different grenades,    A great launch title for the PS4. The action can definitely be intense. If you're not into COD or BF then this is the game for you if you are looking for an FPS. My review only covers the single player campaign. I never delved into multiplayer.

    There isn't really any sort of customization in this game. You get your main gun, can pick up enemy guns, grab a couple different grenades, but that's really it. Some cool gadgets such as your OWL and scanner do give some semblance of tactics to this game.

    My only real complaint is that the story and character development isn't overly strong. It had potential but seemed to be lacking effort.

    That being said, the superb action makes up for it and helps keep the overall score up for this game.    … Expand
  97. Cryptkeeper86
    Mar 2, 2014
    7
    This was the first game I played on the PS4, and what a brilliant game to show off the ps4's technical abilities! The graphics are first class, and as my first Killzone game it marks a good introduction into the story. However the game soon starts to become monotonous, with the same tactics needing to be applied to flurries of enemies. I got over 4 hours into the campaign, so I gave itThis was the first game I played on the PS4, and what a brilliant game to show off the ps4's technical abilities! The graphics are first class, and as my first Killzone game it marks a good introduction into the story. However the game soon starts to become monotonous, with the same tactics needing to be applied to flurries of enemies. I got over 4 hours into the campaign, so I gave it ample chance, but in the end just got plain bored.

    It deserves a solid 7, as the graphics and good multiplayer modes make it good purchase, and if you're a fan of the other killzones, and used to this type of gameplay, then don't hesitate.    … Expand
  98. canadianidiot
    Mar 10, 2014
    7
    This was my first time playing a killzone game and I liked the game, it had some fun parts however there were some sections that frustrated the hell out of me like the skydiving section. In some sections you will be saying "Please don't die." Overall it's a fun game that is a good addition to your ps4 library.
  99. Godofwar1971
    Mar 20, 2014
    7
    I enjoyed this game a lot, nice graphics and fluent gameplay. Unfortunately the multiplayer was not that great and there a not too many players.
    On the other hand the game is nothing special, just another shooter so i give it a 7.
  100. puchjd
    Jun 30, 2014
    7
    The good: very nice graphics, decent gameplay, fun multiplayer.
    The bad: AI is dumb, generic weapons, boring story

    I would recommend not to buy this game at full price.
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 13, 2014
    88
    A very good and varied multiplayer FPS. Some things, like the big attack/defend scenarios, were better on Killzone 3. [Jan 2014]
  2. GameCritics
    Jan 22, 2014
    50
    In attempting to juggle so many balls at once, it simply loses control and bats them all over the place in a crazed, lurching frenzy as it tries to stop the whole thing from falling apart.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Jan 15, 2014
    61
    Whatever the reason was for making Shadow Fall in the first place, the result is a mixture of bland, annoying and weird.
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