Killzone: Shadow Fall

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Erkka
    Mar 20, 2014
    0
    Killzone Shadow Fall deserves less, Guerrilla keeps destroying the original storyline of Killzone by keeping Helghan the bad guys and ISA always the good guys...
  5. kelvinlast2
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    otimo game,bela narrativa,boa historia,otimos graficos
    jogabilidade otima,com otimos cenarios,varios inimigos desafiadores,com missoes bem interessantes
  6. androsity13
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    If you like kz2 or kz3, you will love this!!! They stay true to their roots and the new engine looks phenomenal! Plus, free map DLC...doesn't get much better than that!!!
  7. BOSTONJOHN32
    Mar 18, 2014
    8
    I am a bit late with this review but since i have just wrote a review for another game and have been playing alot of the mp lately i thought i would share my thoughts.

    Killzone just like many triologies / series whether games , movies, music, books etc, usually start to lose steam with each installment the exceptions are knowns as the greats, clasics, epic and set a standard/ benchmark    I am a bit late with this review but since i have just wrote a review for another game and have been playing alot of the mp lately i thought i would share my thoughts.

    Killzone just like many triologies / series whether games , movies, music, books etc, usually start to lose steam with each installment the exceptions are knowns as the greats, clasics, epic and set a standard/ benchmark that is hard to do unfortunately Killzone doesnt fall in the latter BUT KZ Shadowfall is solid.

    campaign has a good tempo and varied missions as well as delivering an open world feel which is a blessing for those like myself who passionately grew to hate linear , generic corridor shooters. Hand holding is almost non existent and when it implement it guerilla cleverly disguised its pressence /existance with the games flow and tempo.

    No holy grail of a.i here but the helghast does not tend to kamikazi themselves by running full speed toward your 800 rounds per second. A.I uses cover well and rarely throws grenades at suicidal angles, tbh guerilla did a fine job in terms of the a.i being programmed good enough that it doesnt break the immersion they designed, a.i compliments rather than humilate the gameplay = fun gunplay with very little smh t ala moh warfighter turkey shoot.

    Guns feel great and are classic kz creations, not over the top op'd generics but rather somewhat believable futuristic guns, believing in v ideo games always a plus.
    campaign is a decent length and the visuals aare top notch nexr gen yummy, story is meh and kz mercs had a better one imo. There is some destructability but not on the level as say BF4. campaign fun but instantly forget me yes but cant say the same for the MP.

    Multiplaya is where this game freaking excells !

    A very unique , up tempo, tactical, oh so fun engagement in varied maps/locations multiplayer that is like no other. It has its own flavor which is so tasty i rebought the game after trading in for thief, the irony thief robbed my for 63 dollars and credit but thats neither here or there back on topic.

    guerilla unlocks all the guns from press start which levels playing field imho but you do upgrade turrets and unlock weapon scopes and mounts but it is needed for the player to feel progression which is better than feeling op'd due to level 76 prestige having a minigun while you enter late in the game per se wielding a but naked ak 47. Bottom line the mp designed with the gamer in mind on every level and i rate the mp as being top notch which can go toe to toe with any fps mp on the market as well as having one of the best hit boxes.
    Some are used to chocolate and vanilla and wont venture towards new or different flavors, CoD or BF4 are familiar territories, a comfort zone if you will and thats perfectly respectable / fine especially when its your dime but i will say this = change isnt always a bad thing and on that note KZSF campaign IS ACCEPTABLE AND THE MP IS REFRESHING & DERSERVING of good merit as well as a try but as they say different strokes for different folks well lets just say KZSF MP stroked my cords .

    P freakin S Guerilla I DEMAND A HELGHAST CAMPAIGN!

    Btw bgm fantastic as always and visually the 2nd best looking game this gen imo close secong to mgsv ground zeroes.
    My psn is pixelprov1 , hope you were able to take something positive / helpful from this

    Tc    … Expand
  8. mose14
    Mar 15, 2014
    6
    Killzone: Shadow Fall tries to start the franchise fresh on the PlayStation 4 with new characters, a new setting, and a new art design. Shadow Fall's story has a very interesting set up, Helghan has been destroyed so now the Helghast now live on Vekta and the only thing that separates the races is a giant defense wall. After the set up the story fails to take off and turns out to be aKillzone: Shadow Fall tries to start the franchise fresh on the PlayStation 4 with new characters, a new setting, and a new art design. Shadow Fall's story has a very interesting set up, Helghan has been destroyed so now the Helghast now live on Vekta and the only thing that separates the races is a giant defense wall. After the set up the story fails to take off and turns out to be a bland tale about deception and war. The game play is slightly changed, mainly the controls, as they are simplified to be more fast-paced for shooting. The environments are more open and are very similar to Crysis, where you are free to dispatch your enemies in your own way. The multiplayer is very simple but that is what makes it so good. It feels different from other first-person shooters where you are constantly leveling up and being rewarded. In Shadow Fall you start with all weapons and abilities, and are free you use whatever you like. The graphics are definitely the best looking of the launch titles for the PS4. Unlike other Killzones, Shadow Fall is bright and colorful instead of the dark and gloomy settings of the past Killzones. Killzone: Shadow does some new and different things that are great, but it also still has some short comings that the series is know for.… Expand
  9. Temujen
    Mar 15, 2014
    10
    A lot better than people say it is. The gameplay is varied, it's the best looking next-gen game to date and it certainly beats any CoD or Battlefield versions out there. The plot really moves the story forward, although I didn't like the ending - especially the final mission which seemed like it was from another game. Not sure if it is really a 10, however there are so many MicrosoftA lot better than people say it is. The gameplay is varied, it's the best looking next-gen game to date and it certainly beats any CoD or Battlefield versions out there. The plot really moves the story forward, although I didn't like the ending - especially the final mission which seemed like it was from another game. Not sure if it is really a 10, however there are so many Microsoft fanboys posting reviews here that it deserves a 10 to make up for all the fake reviews.… Expand
  10. GentlemanCritic
    Mar 15, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly. I cannot give this game more than a six. I am very sorry fanboys, But this is just not up to par. AI Stands around like a confused duck unless you walk up to them, When suddenly they turn their Aimbot on, Its like playing CallOfDuty with an pissed off 8 year old using hacks. The guns are hard to use, As literally, You aim down the scope, **** about a bit then look around for enemies, When you realise you've backtracked to the start of the level, The OWL is ****ing retarded, I'll aim at something for it to hack and it'll go and shoot it. Weapons are impossible to find ammo for, "Oh, Nevermind, I'll sacrifice my OP Pistol" walk around the level for a minute, "Ooh, An ammo box. Goody goody. I just lost a pistol which I wont get back. Ever.". That will be a normal situation for these Killzone fanboys, This game is just, Bad; I never understood what the story was going with, The graphics were great but I'm fairly certain that was the only thing that kept me playing, Until the end. Where my father shot me. Hm. Nice story there.
    Gentleman.    … Expand
  11. Yagrold
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    This game is extremely addictive, very beautiful and a delight to play. An exciting story, and certainly the best exclusive this generation so far. Again, the exclusives of Sony consoles dominate competitors. Just haters can give a score more low than 8,0 for this game.
  12. DavidJS
    Mar 13, 2014
    2
    A shooter which offers little in the way of gameplay and story. I could give it a 5 just for beautiful graphics, but it doesn't even have that. The graphics are mainly built around blinding sunlight everywhere you look - probably to hide the average textures and detail in the game environment. The only good thing I can think of about this game is it's slightly satisfying to kill an enemy,A shooter which offers little in the way of gameplay and story. I could give it a 5 just for beautiful graphics, but it doesn't even have that. The graphics are mainly built around blinding sunlight everywhere you look - probably to hide the average textures and detail in the game environment. The only good thing I can think of about this game is it's slightly satisfying to kill an enemy, but even that isn't great. Terrible game.… Expand
  13. Kazduin
    Mar 12, 2014
    5
    *This is a review for the single-player only* This game does it's job, it shows off what the Playstation 4 is capable of with it's fancy visuals and great lighting effects. However, there isn't really anything here you haven't experienced yet. The story is what you'd expect from a run of the mill military shooter. Shooting, set pieces, shooting, set pieces, and so on. It's not a great*This is a review for the single-player only* This game does it's job, it shows off what the Playstation 4 is capable of with it's fancy visuals and great lighting effects. However, there isn't really anything here you haven't experienced yet. The story is what you'd expect from a run of the mill military shooter. Shooting, set pieces, shooting, set pieces, and so on. It's not a great story, I actually found it a chore to continue on with the campaign though. The only reason I finished it is because I had nothing better to play for my Playstation 4. I imagine the multiplayer could be quite fun though.… Expand
  14. Makaveli
    Mar 12, 2014
    5
    Rushed launch title, beautiful graphics though but the gameplay is lacking for the most part.. I enjoyed very much Killzone 2 and 3, this game isn't even the same calibre as those game... I just thought the game was boring and uninspired.
  15. nerdman67
    Mar 11, 2014
    5
    Though graphically strong, the game has little substance beyond the first two missions. A solid shooter, but youve seen all it does after the first 30 minutes. The story is somewhat interesting, but wasted behind bland characters and uninteresting dialogue.
    The multiplayer would be a redeeming factor if it did anything that wasnt mediocre. Slow paced with a lacking community, there is    Though graphically strong, the game has little substance beyond the first two missions. A solid shooter, but youve seen all it does after the first 30 minutes. The story is somewhat interesting, but wasted behind bland characters and uninteresting dialogue.
    The multiplayer would be a redeeming factor if it did anything that wasnt mediocre. Slow paced with a lacking community, there is little fun to be had and it feels like a missed opportunity.
    This is definitely a game to buy from the bargain bin.    … Expand
  16. Truek
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    The multiplayer for this game is IMO the best FPS multiplayer's available (and I never miss an FPS). By a considerable amount this game lays waste to its competitors and has an awesome DLC policy.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. tonylionedo
    Feb 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, Killzone shadow fall is my most anticipate PS4 game since i saw the trailer,i'm kind of a sci-fi shooter fun and i played killzone 2 3,of course killzone 2 and 3 is masterpiece,and SF inherit most of their advantage,It's an awesome game,the graphic ,i'm not gonna mention because they say enough about it because it's gorgeous.
    gameplay is awesome,the map is so big,like a sandbox,feel free,it's very very good to replay,and i did,the difficulty is not so hard,and the AI may not be so good as killzone 2,partly because lucas's equipment is so good,the x-ray eyes and OWL make everything easier even in hard mode,but,it's still hard in some mission,for example the death,so you can't be careless,and that's the most wonderful thing killzone give me:provoke,the plot is good,kind of touching for me,when the end comes,it feels like heart-broken for me,and the worst thing is i don't know how to cry,it's good,but not perfect.
    the multiplayer is awesome,the weapon is better,and more and more,it's good for a sci-fi shooter game,the map is interesting and the perks it's good.after all,it's good,but since i buy this game most for the single player,so i didn't play too long.
    after all,Killzone shadow fall is a good-looking!gorgeous sci-fi game,and of course exclusive for PS4,
    it's not perfect,it have flaws,but it's a brand new start for this series,because of the innovation,and i still looking forward to next killzone game! good job guerrilla!!    … Expand
  20. rubberman
    Feb 26, 2014
    4
    This game has really stunning textures ....and that's were the good stops the game physics are awful the music is bland, and shootin someone dead , well it's just not fun ! In a game were you primarily shoot people I would have thought they would at least make that part fun ? Do yourself a favour and don't get this
  21. mattryan49
    Feb 25, 2014
    8
    Killzone Shadow fall was my first real play through of any of the Kill zone games. And i have to admit that it was a very very good play through. to start off the graphics are just gorgeous i think i spent 5 minutes just looking at the landscape and how light filtered through the trees. The storyline for me wasn't amazing but kept me interested enough to the very end. And the multiplayerKillzone Shadow fall was my first real play through of any of the Kill zone games. And i have to admit that it was a very very good play through. to start off the graphics are just gorgeous i think i spent 5 minutes just looking at the landscape and how light filtered through the trees. The storyline for me wasn't amazing but kept me interested enough to the very end. And the multiplayer was a very nice get away from the old call of duty and battlefield shooters. thought it did feel kinda slow and clunky comparatively on the multiplayer. Im very excited to see where they go with the next Killzone and i definitely recommend picking this up with your brand new ps4… Expand
  22. gypsygib
    Feb 25, 2014
    2
    Big fan of Killzone 2, enjoyed Killzone 3 a lot, this game....just terrible. Couldn't bring myself to play past the second stage. Gunplay, level design, and AI completely lacking. Graphics are nice but they only served to make me realize that graphics are as important as I thought they were. The game is so bad it made me question my love of gaming in general and whether console gamingBig fan of Killzone 2, enjoyed Killzone 3 a lot, this game....just terrible. Couldn't bring myself to play past the second stage. Gunplay, level design, and AI completely lacking. Graphics are nice but they only served to make me realize that graphics are as important as I thought they were. The game is so bad it made me question my love of gaming in general and whether console gaming as it is can survive. Yes, I have not played a game this boring since I can remember and the past years of playing quality have allowed me to forget that sometimes games are just stupid. Beware of releasing bad big profile,games, our industry, and the console industry in particular, is fragile. I know what GG was trying to accomplish, and if they did it would have been incredible, but they fell flat. In fact they failed at unprecedented levels, so much so, I can't believe GG made this game at all! I'll chock it up to being rushed. My love of the past two games makes me open to a sequel but Shadowfall is one of the worst games I've ever played. And I play A LOT of games.… Expand
  23. dead_458
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    Good long campaign picks 30 years after killzone 3 has great reply value fun multiplayer GREAT launch title for the PS4 better than call of duty,battlefield 4 highly suggest it.
  24. AkimboTitan
    Feb 21, 2014
    3
    This game is a huge disappointment. The online multiplayer gameplay is completely bland, has lost its core focus, and is too heavy to capture attention for any reasonable period of time. That said, the animations are very well done, and the map design is acceptable. Still, the multiplayer aspect brings nothing new to the genre, and is ultimately boring.
    The singleplayer, firstly, looks    This game is a huge disappointment. The online multiplayer gameplay is completely bland, has lost its core focus, and is too heavy to capture attention for any reasonable period of time. That said, the animations are very well done, and the map design is acceptable. Still, the multiplayer aspect brings nothing new to the genre, and is ultimately boring.
    The singleplayer, firstly, looks gorgeous, and is one of the best looking games on console to date. That is about my only praise for it. It is around four hours worth of boring, dreary, gameplay. The story is just awful, and the AI are pathetic. It was a real letdown given the high quality of previous Killzone games. The graphics simply don't make up for the frankly awful gameplay.    … Expand
  25. sonygamer97
    Feb 20, 2014
    4
    As a huge Killzone fan, this was the game that I looked most forward to on the Next Gen consoles. The high intensity and great graphics on Killzone 3 made me anticipate this game even more. Upon purchasing a PS4, I also received several games, Killzone being one of them. Let me say, the graphics were incredible! Many of my friends thought I was watching a movie! However, for someAs a huge Killzone fan, this was the game that I looked most forward to on the Next Gen consoles. The high intensity and great graphics on Killzone 3 made me anticipate this game even more. Upon purchasing a PS4, I also received several games, Killzone being one of them. Let me say, the graphics were incredible! Many of my friends thought I was watching a movie! However, for some reason, I got bored of the game very fast and it was a slow moving, intensity lacking campaign.… Expand
  26. Mega_Panda
    Feb 19, 2014
    4
    this game is like all the other killzones long and boring, now dont get me wrong i was happy to see a new killzone game for the ps4 and i was thinking this was going to be a good one and save the killzone name (for me that is) and i was also happy we weren't geting resistance 4 but thats another review. killzone shadow fall is long and boring, the try to pass it off as a stealth game thenthis game is like all the other killzones long and boring, now dont get me wrong i was happy to see a new killzone game for the ps4 and i was thinking this was going to be a good one and save the killzone name (for me that is) and i was also happy we weren't geting resistance 4 but thats another review. killzone shadow fall is long and boring, the try to pass it off as a stealth game then the next level your in a open field shooting people all willy nilly. the graphics are pretty bad and it just looks like gtaV and the gameplay is just cod witch was disappointing. killzone shadow fall gets a 4/10… Expand
  27. Dukay66
    Feb 17, 2014
    8
    As a single player game, Killzone: Shadow Fall is a huge letdown. It's by the books and doesn't do anything special to make you want to keep playing. It's primarily there to showcase how powerful the PS4 is. Killzone: Shadow Fall makes up for that with its stellar multiplayer though. Its implementation of classes and how it portrays warfare makes you want to keep playing. The graphics fromAs a single player game, Killzone: Shadow Fall is a huge letdown. It's by the books and doesn't do anything special to make you want to keep playing. It's primarily there to showcase how powerful the PS4 is. Killzone: Shadow Fall makes up for that with its stellar multiplayer though. Its implementation of classes and how it portrays warfare makes you want to keep playing. The graphics from the single player are a downgraded a bit, as with every other game, but still looks fantastic.… Expand
  28. Venonomicon
    Feb 16, 2014
    1
    Solo: A linear game, with a generic story. Go from A to B, primarily solve the problem, secondarily occasionally shoot something. This is not a First Person Shooter, it's a First Person Puzzler.

    Online Multiplayer: Awkward, slow, muddy controls thanks to the game engine. Jerky firing, useless sights, slow grenade throws, limited weapons, limited attachments. A horrid experience.    Solo: A linear game, with a generic story. Go from A to B, primarily solve the problem, secondarily occasionally shoot something. This is not a First Person Shooter, it's a First Person Puzzler.

    Online Multiplayer: Awkward, slow, muddy controls thanks to the game engine. Jerky firing, useless sights, slow grenade throws, limited weapons, limited attachments. A horrid experience.

    Trophies: 33 total, 22 Solo, 11 MP. Sadly the MP trophies would take 100s of hours of play to unlock, and since the MP mode is so terrible, it will not happen for most people, not even hardcore trophy hunters.

    I would value this game at £20/$30, it looks good enough, but plays poorly. You can get the same clunky MP experience from Blacklight: Retribution for free on PSN. If you enjoy Call of Duty MP, then you are best sticking with Call of Duty. If you want a Sci-Fi experience, try Warframe, Blacklight: Retribution, or DC Universe Online for Free until the release of Destiny.    … Expand
  29. 1234
    Feb 15, 2014
    4
    1st- graphics are great , vibrant colours that really stand out but thats expected these days)
    the campaign lacks in a lot of places and doesn't really draw you in which is disappointing, there are some decent parts but mainly negative.
    the multiplayer is the biggest letdown for me. the gameplay is insanely feeble and slow. the main thing that infuriates me is you could be hammering    1st- graphics are great , vibrant colours that really stand out but thats expected these days)
    the campaign lacks in a lot of places and doesn't really draw you in which is disappointing, there are some decent parts but mainly negative.
    the multiplayer is the biggest letdown for me. the gameplay is insanely feeble and slow. the main thing that infuriates me is you could be hammering people with a whole clip in the head, neck and torso and they wont die, yet they can walk up to you as your shooting them tap you on the shoulder with their gun and you die. it doesnt make sense to me. for some reason if they walk sideways they become bulletproof. LOAD OF BOLLOCKS    … Expand
  30. boshi
    Feb 14, 2014
    8
    not perfect, but still really good. the graphics in this game are amazing, especially the scenery. the story was, alright, but not great. the characters were pretty dull for the most part, and overall plot was passable. the game-play itself is great, however there is no aim assist in this game, and while that didn't bother me, it might bother some. multiplayer has 24 player tdm, or threenot perfect, but still really good. the graphics in this game are amazing, especially the scenery. the story was, alright, but not great. the characters were pretty dull for the most part, and overall plot was passable. the game-play itself is great, however there is no aim assist in this game, and while that didn't bother me, it might bother some. multiplayer has 24 player tdm, or three variations of warzones. in addition, players can make their own warzones with customized rules.… Expand
  31. Mad0ne
    Feb 13, 2014
    2
    Lets be real now.. PS4 is too weak for that game. FPS is bad, especially in multiplayer... reaaaaly bad laggy fps.

    Clearly poor performance is being hidden behind massive motion blur and DOF effects and all that makes game really meh.

    Singleplayer is scripted like any other fps sp game these days.

    If you dont buy it, you wont miss out anything
  32. J4MESOX4D
    Feb 13, 2014
    2
    I expected much more from Killzone Shadow Fall but this game is ultimately an uninspiring bore. The game looks fantastic but the core gameplay is linear and extremely dull throughout. If you unmask the visuals; there is very little of an engrossing game here and the campaign fails to impress just like many modern FPS games on the market today.

    The missions don't excite whatsoever; the    I expected much more from Killzone Shadow Fall but this game is ultimately an uninspiring bore. The game looks fantastic but the core gameplay is linear and extremely dull throughout. If you unmask the visuals; there is very little of an engrossing game here and the campaign fails to impress just like many modern FPS games on the market today.

    The missions don't excite whatsoever; the objectives are bland, the locations look great but aren't particularly fun to explore and don't offer enough scope compared to the surrounding scenery. It just feels if everything is scaled back and scripted. The gunplay isn't bad but the touchpad functionality has been dreadfully implemented and is far too awkward at times. The AI is absolutely awful also and really lets down what is already a dismal experience.

    At full price; this game is not worth a penny and even at a cheaper second-hand rate; it's best to wait and experience something else instead. This game is not on par with the previous games and you just can't help but feel they have focused too much from a technical and graphical standpoint as opposed to delivering an exciting game and gripping story.    … Expand
  33. flax0174
    Feb 11, 2014
    6
    The graphics in this game are it's best feature and even them are not mind blowing. The controls are frustratingly slow and sluggish, the enemies appear from behind all the time, and just after a few shots your dead, but it takes them 5-6 in the face to do so. the game is so linear and leaves you in the lurch and your left wondering what to do and where to go, The ai is extremely poor andThe graphics in this game are it's best feature and even them are not mind blowing. The controls are frustratingly slow and sluggish, the enemies appear from behind all the time, and just after a few shots your dead, but it takes them 5-6 in the face to do so. the game is so linear and leaves you in the lurch and your left wondering what to do and where to go, The ai is extremely poor and inefficient, they sometimes just stand there and do nothing, the friendly ai is even worse they just shout out your macho cliches like "cover me i'm reloading" and so on, and don't directly help you out. Based on the fact you die easily, the controls and game play mechanics are far too slow paced like let's say reloading, melee attacks, your owl attack modes and many more, because of all them aspects being so slow, and your dying so fast, they don't result in a smooth fun game. The story is another typical yawn fest like most killzones that have come before it, the characters are featureless and lack a heart, I honestly have had even more fun on bleeding knack, plus pong, yeah pong too.… Expand
  34. disobedientlib
    Feb 11, 2014
    9
    This is mostly about the multi-player, which I've now put 35 hrs into (and the player base, while not huge, is still active and there is rarely a wait of more than 30 secs to get into a session). It's fast-paced, tactical, gorgeous looking, and includes lots of clever and varied class-based skills and weapon upgrades to obtain and experiment with in various combinations. It has a decentThis is mostly about the multi-player, which I've now put 35 hrs into (and the player base, while not huge, is still active and there is rarely a wait of more than 30 secs to get into a session). It's fast-paced, tactical, gorgeous looking, and includes lots of clever and varied class-based skills and weapon upgrades to obtain and experiment with in various combinations. It has a decent variety of maps (10) and new mini-modes are being created and featured regularly. The recent addition of a clan system will also appeal to some. The campaign is even more gorgeous looking. While it's a bit of a corridor shooter with a somewhat generic plot, it still has kept my attention so far (I've not completed it yet). Definitely worth the money spent, especially for someone like me that isn't interested in wading into the hard-to-crack crowds of sausage- and explitive-fests of CoD and Battlefield.… Expand
  35. MasterChief500
    Feb 9, 2014
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okey. You can ignore me, but write it, please. I bought PS4, hoping that it will be better than XONE. And I bought Killzone Shadow Fall. Now I'm Dissapointed. You can't lie in Killzone SF. 1st level last 5 minutes, but second- 1 hour! The same story about 9th and 10th levels. AI is not very smart. People, play Resogun-this Indie much better, that this shooter. I finished. Will you believe me or not -is your right. Sorry for my English… Expand
  36. Stryker218
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    This game is hands down the best next generation game out so far. It's graphics exceed anything a console has ever done, It looks amazing and sharp. On top of the graphics, the gameplay is top notch. Playing the campaign was fun, and multiplayer will have you coming back for years, not weeks.
  37. moviegamelover
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    I have always played Call of Duty games. I decided to buy Killzone since there are not many games for PS4 right now. I'm so glad I did. This game looks better than any other game i've ever played. the story and game play on story mode is good but feels like it's on rails. multiplayer is where the money is at.

    Many people get upset on multiplayer because camping is hard, spawn trapping    I have always played Call of Duty games. I decided to buy Killzone since there are not many games for PS4 right now. I'm so glad I did. This game looks better than any other game i've ever played. the story and game play on story mode is good but feels like it's on rails. multiplayer is where the money is at.

    Many people get upset on multiplayer because camping is hard, spawn trapping near impossible and there is NO aim assist, which I like all of these things. I rate this game a 10 because it is truly the best game on PS4 right now.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. NerdyJack
    Jan 31, 2014
    5
    1st of all, this game is much harder to control than KZ3. Not sure if that's because of the PS4 controller (Analog handle is shorter which makes the fine adjustment nearly impossible).

    2nd, the single player game is a big fking mess. It was good.. till you reach chapter 7 and 8. Those two chapters are horrible. Yes, I mean it, the designs are HORRIBLE. The fight at the end of chapter 7    1st of all, this game is much harder to control than KZ3. Not sure if that's because of the PS4 controller (Analog handle is shorter which makes the fine adjustment nearly impossible).

    2nd, the single player game is a big fking mess. It was good.. till you reach chapter 7 and 8. Those two chapters are horrible. Yes, I mean it, the designs are HORRIBLE. The fight at the end of chapter 7 is way too fking hard, even at normal I died like10 times. Also the gliding control at the beginning of chapter 8 sucks a*s, n took me several deathes to figure out how to glide. You guys think it's innovative heh? Hell* no, it's anti-intuitive!

    I haven't play the multiplayer yet, but unless it whoas me, the score for this game will remain 5/10. But hey, why should I play the multiplayer with the lame controls when I have the nearly the whole BF series (from 2 to 4) available on my PC?    … Expand
  41. Klinkovsky
    Jan 30, 2014
    4
    KillZone 3 better 3 times !!! this game is like " Hey! I want my money back!!" this is not what i paid for.
    - Gameplay: we have to finish it quickly! but we don have time! wha we gonna do? we sell what we have!
    - Graphics: Really Good!!
  42. 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
  43. smelly
    Jan 28, 2014
    8
    MULTIPLAYER:
    Probably one of the best multiplayer games I've ever played. I could rave for hours (er, minutes). It feels incredibly balanced due to all weapons and abilities being available from the start, but there is enough reward through unlockable attachments and 1,500+ challenges that keep the addiction level high. Playing as each of the game's three classes is never tiresome and    MULTIPLAYER:
    Probably one of the best multiplayer games I've ever played. I could rave for hours (er, minutes). It feels incredibly balanced due to all weapons and abilities being available from the start, but there is enough reward through unlockable attachments and 1,500+ challenges that keep the addiction level high. Playing as each of the game's three classes is never tiresome and always engaging regardless of which I choose. This can be attributed to the great set of abilities each class posses that at times can feel like you're on a Call of Duty killstreak with the drones, turrets, missiles, and air-support that is instantly available to you.

    Teamwork is a big factor in the outcome of matches, depending on which mode you're playing, but the core mechanics of what each player should be doing are clear enough that voice chat is not at all a necessity to do well. Map design is great and makes it so you are basically never getting kills by running around in circles shooting people in the back like in Call of Duty. The firefights are very deliberate and often volley between two fronts, offering up some hectic battles and intensely risky behind-enemy-lines tactics. Uh...yeah, it's great!

    CAMPAIGN:

    Because the older Killzone games didn't really aspire to much aside from loud guns and slick graphics (namely 2 and 3), they end up being solid, albiet unambitious, shooters. I consider the original trilogy to be an incredible set of games that doesn't do much, but does it all with a raw simplicity and challenge that hits the spot. They are why I was super anxious to get my hands on Killzone: Shadow Fall.

    With a new console, however, another formulaic entry to the series just wouldn't cut it, especially with a game that spearheads the system launch. Thankfully, Guerrilla games decided to tinker with the core-Killzone mechanics and give players something new. Shadow Fall takes you out of the boots of the frontline grunts of the previous games and throws the player into the role of a Shadow Marshall, a kind of lone-wolf spec ops soldier with a slew of gadgets and abilities to help get each mission done. Not only that, but the levels were to be such that the player could engage the enemy on their own terms, without be pushed along by squadmates as you would before.

    In theory, it all sounded great to me, but in practice, there's something amiss. Well, not any one thing in particular, but many many little things. Guerrilla seems out of their element, and each new gameplay element introduced over the course of the campaign yields a series of small missteps. And...I don't wanna type anymore. List time!

    Pros:
    - Nice graphics
    - Very balanced multiplayer with good map design, unique abilities and upgrades
    - Gun controls are ultra-responsive
    - The OWL drone is cool when it works
    - The Spoor gun is designed very well

    Cons:
    - OWL drone is very temperamental about when it will work and is thus very unreliable
    - Can't hear anything anyone is saying, even with the music and SFX turned down..have to use sub-titiles
    - Lots of rocks, poles, chairs, and other pointless things in the environment to get stuck on
    - Overall amount of gun combat is relatively low
    - Too many dark levels, all without a flashlight
    - "Stealth" mission paths that can't be completed with stealth
    - "Simon says" -type "do-what-I-say-or-die" levels with Echo, even though she is hot
    - Some very poor pacing in the campaign make for some agonizingly drawn out pointless scenes
    - Music is noticeably absent in many parts of the campaign, and doesn't contribute much to the overall atmosphere when present
    - D-pad can be unresponsive in multiplayer    … Expand
  44. Skarwind
    Jan 28, 2014
    6
    Overall this game is average at best. The gameplay is pretty generic when it comes to being an FPS. The graphics are a high point for the game, and the AI are not very intelligent. They do basic processes such as get to cover every now and then, and of course they shoot back at you. There are rarely ever any flanking orders, but sometimes you will hear them shouting back and forth commandsOverall this game is average at best. The gameplay is pretty generic when it comes to being an FPS. The graphics are a high point for the game, and the AI are not very intelligent. They do basic processes such as get to cover every now and then, and of course they shoot back at you. There are rarely ever any flanking orders, but sometimes you will hear them shouting back and forth commands to each other that sadly do not actually happen. The story-line is decent but not overly amazing. It will keep you engaged if you are expecting the equivalent of a blockbuster movie, but don't expect anything worth mentioning years from now.

    The major flaws of the game are mainly that it's too generic. There is nothing very revolutionary about the game whatsoever other than its visual quality. Many praise this game for being very difficult but all I see is waves upon waves of enemies which will eventually lead to a death or too until you get the hang of the game. Overall this "adjustment" to difficulty is just poor work on the developers part, but it is one way to get more for less so to speak.

    Multiplayer is fun but again there isn't much to keep you hooked past maybe a weeks worth of playing unless you only buy a new game once every few months. My final verdict puts this game at something a KillZone fan should buy but not at the sixty dollar price tag. Wait till it goes on sale then grab it. Or rent it from Redbox or something.    … Expand
  45. XBONE
    Jan 27, 2014
    9
    Best FPS of next gen. It reminds you of how fun, and what a FPS is capable of doing. Addictive gameplay, good graphics, and a wide variety of weapons.
  46. MORJ
    Jan 27, 2014
    0
    Al show not a single ounce of good gameplay in this cinematic shooter. The ai is terrible and the setpieces are unbelievably boring. I feel sleep dirng the campaing.
  47. jp_fal
    Jan 26, 2014
    6
    Excellent graphics on display but dull, linear missions and run-of-the-mill multi-player make it ultimately unsatisfying. Had to force myself to finish it. Hope to trade it in as soon as a good PS4 game gets released.
  48. dexterblows
    Jan 26, 2014
    1
    The difference between multiplayer and campaign are as wide as the Atlantic. Online is balanced perfectly and a lot of fun. great map design and cool abilities.
    The campaign is among the most frustrating gaming experiences your'e likely to have. Too many enemies thrown at you and no way to tell which way they're going to come from. You are given a cover mechanic but not given any cover.    The difference between multiplayer and campaign are as wide as the Atlantic. Online is balanced perfectly and a lot of fun. great map design and cool abilities.
    The campaign is among the most frustrating gaming experiences your'e likely to have. Too many enemies thrown at you and no way to tell which way they're going to come from. You are given a cover mechanic but not given any cover. The level design is horrible and complicated which will cause you to get lost very often.
    For some reason they thought it would be a good idea to include platform jumping levels which will cause way to many deaths. The in flight controls are loose and counter intuitive.
    Checkpoints will cause you to replay long gun fights over and over again.
    This game almost made me throw my controller.    … Expand
  49. 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.
  50. Jlucas5565
    Jan 26, 2014
    4
    This review is for the single player campaign of Killzone: Shadow Fall. With that disclaimer out of the way…wooboy, where to begin? What a turd--er, I mean, what a vapid, listless, fragmented game. And don't even get me started on the story, writing, and voice acting (note to Gene Farber and David Harewood: reading lines is NOT acting).

    For the record, I can overlook a terrible story in    This review is for the single player campaign of Killzone: Shadow Fall. With that disclaimer out of the way…wooboy, where to begin? What a turd--er, I mean, what a vapid, listless, fragmented game. And don't even get me started on the story, writing, and voice acting (note to Gene Farber and David Harewood: reading lines is NOT acting).

    For the record, I can overlook a terrible story in a first person shooter. I can even overlook laughably bad voice acting. What I can not overlook is haphazard, nonsensical level design. Slapping the descriptors "free-form" and "open-ended" onto level design in no way compensates for the complete lack of direction. I can't count of the number of times I got lost in each level. Nothing breaks the rhythm of an FPS like poor level design. Every time I was finally getting into the action, a firefight would abruptly end with no indication as to where the hell I should go next. Admittedly, the HUD will give you environmental markers if you tap up on the D-pad, but this only adds to the broken rhythm. And why do the markers disappear to begin with?

    On top of the insipid levels, the controls are sluggish and unintuitive. In particular, the touchpad and HUD integration for the OWL sentry are both annoying and distracting (am I blasting those shielded Helghast with an EMP or shooting them?). I finally got the hang of the OWL, but I was over 3/4s of the way through the game. Speaking of the OWL, why does it allow you to zipline to map areas that result in instant death? I'll tell you why: poor level design.

    Killzone: Shadow Fall has a nugget of redemption in its pristine graphics, but even then, the environments feel devoid of life. Pretty lighting doesn't make up for bad motion capture. NPCs look like they are gliding across the map.

    In the end, perhaps the best thing I can say about this game is that it is a launch title. Pretty, and full of promise for things to come, but ultimately a waste of my $60.    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. HiDef-Jules
    Jan 25, 2014
    10
    I had a fantastic time with this game. The campaign is great with some awesome open levels and truly stunning scenery. I just don't get the average or bad reviews - ignore them and get the game!
  53. Pyroccd
    Jan 23, 2014
    5
    This game is garbage. A step backwards in the FPS genre. Sluggish movement, slow animations...just a clunky mess with a pretty coat of paint. Don't waste your money on this
  54. SLURM187
    Jan 22, 2014
    8
    Is this the best shooting game I have ever played? No. Is it a solid title on a brand new console still waiting for great titles to drop? Yes. If you are sick of Call of Duty, and simply need a game to play on your new PS4 console, then this is your game. The graphics are fantastic, the gameplay is solid, and the multiplayer is very fluid. The storytelling is lacking, and the checkpointIs this the best shooting game I have ever played? No. Is it a solid title on a brand new console still waiting for great titles to drop? Yes. If you are sick of Call of Duty, and simply need a game to play on your new PS4 console, then this is your game. The graphics are fantastic, the gameplay is solid, and the multiplayer is very fluid. The storytelling is lacking, and the checkpoint system is kind of stupid, but other than that, its worth a play; in a time when there are only like 8 games out for a console that is desperately in need of the new Infamous: Second Son, Metal Gear, or the Witcher 3.… Expand
  55. masterjohnson1
    Jan 22, 2014
    10
    This is the next gen game to get on PS4, everything looks great and the gameplay is just the best.
    you can play multiplayer for ages and not get board. The story is good for a run through, if anyone asks me what game to pick up with a PS4 I tell them Killzone: Shadow fall because it shows of everything
  56. Magnifico
    Jan 20, 2014
    6
    When I first got my PS4, I had to have an exclusive to see what the graphics of a next gen game were. So I went for Killzone, and I'm not disappointed with what I saw. The Graphics look amazing, and definitely the best looking game out there on PS4 at the moment. I did feel the campaign was quite boring, the quieter moments didn't really work and the mechanics of some areas just felt weirdWhen I first got my PS4, I had to have an exclusive to see what the graphics of a next gen game were. So I went for Killzone, and I'm not disappointed with what I saw. The Graphics look amazing, and definitely the best looking game out there on PS4 at the moment. I did feel the campaign was quite boring, the quieter moments didn't really work and the mechanics of some areas just felt weird and not very well done. The multiplayer is okay, but you have to compare it with the other shooters released. And I end up going back to BF4 when I'm in the mood for some multiplayer shooter action.… Expand
  57. loadstone007
    Jan 20, 2014
    10
    Superb production values and with this game you really feel next-gen, more than other shooters. The use of the touchpad is great, graphics and sound are superb, and the gameplay is fun and offers variety. Very recommended.
  58. 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.
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. ProwlerCaboose
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ( no heavy spoilers were placed in this review, all spoiler areas have been marked accordingly I have only played the story, as i enjoy it in the Killzone franchise more then i do in most other games, and it was simply amazing in my opinion. I'm not sure weather that's because I've been playing campaigns like Ghosts or BF4 recently, where the story is just an afterthought, this was defiantly a well thought out experience. It spans a little over 10 hours and has you going from places i never expected it to, you'll be trudging around a Infected spaceship thats covered in bodies and biohazard signs one second, fighting through a terrorist attack, sneaking out of a enemy encampment, then skydiving through a destroyed city the next, it was a blast to play from start to finish. I had a few minor parts where i couldn't progress well but i got over them easily when i figured out how to get away from the enemies. The boss fights they had were amazing and really fun, and gameplay is different enough from the standard affair. I'm not saying this game was amazing and totally reinvents the wheel, but it defiantly will hold up for years. Using the zipline to actually get around areas and hacking doors and such is fun, you have different ways to approach areas, whether its stealthily taking guards down one by one, or guns blazing, its up to you. This level of freedom is welcoming even if its not to the degree of a game like FarCry 3. The shooting all feels good and well and works as it should (minor complaints that the sensitivity didn't go as high as id wanted it to and yes it was turned all the way up, i like high sensitivity.) and the guns felt solid and fun to use. Each guns secondary was useful in different ways when they would show up. All and all its a game worth playing if you own a ps4, i've seen people saying the campaign dragged on, but honestly in this day and age, were used to 4-5 hours for a shooter. This is a solid experience of about 10 hours, which i feel is a good thing. I'm coming away from this game having only played the campaign and i feel good about it. (also MY GOD THAT ENDING, it wasn't a set up for a new game, but it was a good yet shocking ending.)

    TL;DR
    This game manages to surprise and have a interesting story that i actually found to be shocking at parts, the gameplay is not completely new but changes enough to make me feel satisfied, the campaign is long which is good because most games are short overall its a fun game and worth it even if you just play the story.    … Expand
  63. sityoazzdown
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    addicted. this game's mp is like a drug. There is a learning curve but it's worth it. people like to compare cod and battlefield like apple's and orange's; and it is true (casual/hardcore); killzone falls into the middle of those two. very fast paced and think on your feet gameplay, but also tactical. This game's mp is right for all type of players (whether ur a lonewolf, run and gunner,addicted. this game's mp is like a drug. There is a learning curve but it's worth it. people like to compare cod and battlefield like apple's and orange's; and it is true (casual/hardcore); killzone falls into the middle of those two. very fast paced and think on your feet gameplay, but also tactical. This game's mp is right for all type of players (whether ur a lonewolf, run and gunner, camper, etc). But it is also very balanced (guns, abilities, etc). I prob won't play the sp since the mp is so awesome. This game's mp is an 85/100.… Expand
  64. VampireRawr
    Jan 16, 2014
    6
    Kill Zone Shadow Fall, first off this game dose not feel like a KillZone game making the game brighter change the whole feel of it. Yeah the graphics look very pretty but this is next gen do you expect to play games that don't look good? The missions Feel boring and many times you get lost because the objective marker is not clear on what to do or where to go. Overall this game feels likeKill Zone Shadow Fall, first off this game dose not feel like a KillZone game making the game brighter change the whole feel of it. Yeah the graphics look very pretty but this is next gen do you expect to play games that don't look good? The missions Feel boring and many times you get lost because the objective marker is not clear on what to do or where to go. Overall this game feels like a knock off to the pervious KillZone games if you haven't played KillZone 1 thru 3 then You wouldn't mind this game and probably give it an 8 but me a "KillZone fan" this feels like a smack. Also with out giving away any spoilers the story is very cheesy and in the end makes you think why did the writers do this. I really like Sony because of their exclusive games but I truly believe they ruin the series with this and killed it for me.… Expand
  65. InFurbo
    Jan 16, 2014
    5
    Killzonde: Shadow Fall its a beautiful game and the shows the power of PS4 but gameplay its not that good. Story its repetitive and Multiplayer its not get me
  66. Trial3
    Jan 15, 2014
    2
    Dull and boring game. Typical shooter, without any plot and "highlights".
    Allocated only graphics, as a continuation of a series of non-cat anywhere!    Dull and boring game. Typical shooter, without any plot and "highlights".
    Allocated only graphics, as a continuation of a series of non-cat anywhere!
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  67. VGrantN
    Jan 14, 2014
    10
    Wow! What a great game it has addictive multiplayer that is balanced out, a great multiplayer leveling system and overall great campaign! Buy this if you haven't yet!
  68. Numberninedream
    Jan 13, 2014
    9
    Do you like fps,if so you will love killzone.amazing graphics ,huge open areas that are truly next gen,and the guns are brutal and loud,ai is decent so you will not find it easy,a must buy.
  69. unluckydice
    Jan 12, 2014
    8
    I was in a state of awe in killzone shadowfall at times weather it was it's wonderful environment's or dashing through the skys and sky diving which was the most fun I've had in a videogame in a while, this game it really does show the power of the ps4, so I did enjoy the campaign to a point, although the campaign was frustrating and repetitive at times, it made up for this with some niceI was in a state of awe in killzone shadowfall at times weather it was it's wonderful environment's or dashing through the skys and sky diving which was the most fun I've had in a videogame in a while, this game it really does show the power of the ps4, so I did enjoy the campaign to a point, although the campaign was frustrating and repetitive at times, it made up for this with some nice futuristic weaponry and a cool bot friend, I also killed a cupla weeks in multiplayer which was a ok!… Expand
  70. imt558
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    Pretty solid singleplayer campaign and great multiplayer. Gunplay is excellent. I appreciate the longevity of the singleplayer campaign which is very rare in FPS world. Graphics are outstanding and probably the best looking launch game to date.
  71. Richardg234
    Jan 11, 2014
    5
    It's just a tech demo, nothing less and nothing more. If you want a better Killzone play the original trilogy or Mercenary on the Vita. This is a sorry excuse for a Killzone game.
  72. stewmo
    Jan 9, 2014
    6
    No sense of direction, easy to get lost,. Also, the game handles darkness badly. Together, these two factors make it really frustrating. Also some out of place zero gravity sections, which feel weird. Stealth is messed up. Worst game in the Killzone series. Wanted to love it.
  73. JakeBlunt165
    Jan 8, 2014
    6
    Where Killzone: Shadow Fall claims a success, it must also concede a failure. The game offers some of the most impressive visual moments I've ever seen, tackling Crysis' visual depth as well as offering blockbuster vistas and stunning cityscapes. The transition between Vekta's crisp pure white city filled with crystal glass and lush foliage to New Helghan's hellishly industrial, dingy,Where Killzone: Shadow Fall claims a success, it must also concede a failure. The game offers some of the most impressive visual moments I've ever seen, tackling Crysis' visual depth as well as offering blockbuster vistas and stunning cityscapes. The transition between Vekta's crisp pure white city filled with crystal glass and lush foliage to New Helghan's hellishly industrial, dingy, rust-laden world of iron and steam is striking, with the Helghan forces taking on new terrifying forms with incredible detail and striking new designs. Fans of the series will love the attention to detail, but as someone who has vaguely dabbled in Killzone games previously, only to be disappointed, this is no change from the usual modus operandi of Killzone look pretty, shift copies. The online feels vaguely unique with some impressive map design but hardly a stellar, game changing new addition to a sea of games that have devoted a lot of time to an online that clearly received a great deal of attention and care, but lack anything new, to the detriment of the single-player mode.

    The game's controls feel impressive, utilising the PS4's touchscreen to control an automated assistant to carry out a series of tasks with a flick of a finger. Empowering, to say the least. The game also uses the PS4 controller's light as a conveyance of health. Green for healthy, yellow for hurt, red for in danger, and flashing red for almost-dead. The game's sound is impressive, with a vivid and full bodied plethora of sounds to help further drive home the contrast between the rustling of trees and crunch of leaves to the clunking of metal underfoot. The game's soundtrack also offers sweeping orchestral pieces alongside some rather heavy-going modulated bassy tracks to really get the heart racing as you shoot down bullet trains and fly through the city hanging from a rappel line.

    The game seems to try and be more than it is. It's addition to the line of Killzone games offers a rewarding experience to determined players with a nice ability to offer varying locales for the different missions, but at a cost. The plot feels jarringly odd. The same things seem to happen again and again as you pursue a wanted Helghan anarchist, who seems to disarm you and render you incapable of fighting back by merely looking at you more than once in the game. Irritating to say the least. The characters switch loyalties with very little narrative until much later, sparing only enough time to say they've changed sides, and leaving it at that. The huge worlds are cut down almost instantly by irritatingly constrictive and agitating map design and fiddly "what, where am I going?" moments that have you hammering the objective button to bring up the onscreen directional prompt to rescue you.

    The game feels plagued by a sense of 'all-shine-no-substance'. The game is gorgeous and sounds incredible but playing it feels uncomfortable and some of the plot seems awfully repetitive. Single player segments of games are being rushed and utterly ignored as standard with the new generation of consoles, and this is no exception.    … Expand
  74. digiart247
    Jan 6, 2014
    10
    Killzone has always been a FPS that I enjoy. With each new installment they continue to grow and refine the experience. I think this is my favorite FPS to date and I will tell you why. I also own BF4 and COD ghosts so I am comparing KZ:SF to the best out there.

    *Minor Spoilers* I don't think I need to check the box but thought i'd give a fair warning to anyone who doesn't want even    Killzone has always been a FPS that I enjoy. With each new installment they continue to grow and refine the experience. I think this is my favorite FPS to date and I will tell you why. I also own BF4 and COD ghosts so I am comparing KZ:SF to the best out there.

    *Minor Spoilers*
    I don't think I need to check the box but thought i'd give a fair warning to anyone who doesn't want even minor things revealed

    Graphically for me Killzone shines above the rest, not just because it's so shiny. The graphical powerhouse is the best looking FPS in the console market to date. I'm not going to deny the abundant use of lens flare and particle effects, but where many are saying they are just there because they can, I think all of them make sense and are used effectively. The level designs are varied both in a corridor/open sense as well as a visual style sense. These include the beautiful city of Vekta to the oppressive Helgast cities we are used to as a visuals. But new surprises were nicely horrific space stations, container city slums and the cracked surface of Helgan that was destroyed at the end of KZ3. All this combines to be the most visually impressive and fun environmental games I have experienced recently. I have to say I am a bit biased as far as Sci-Fi anything to me is better than Modern Day. I just get more excited about things that could be instead of things that actually are

    Gameplay is better than ever. I still like the heavy feel of guns in this game, big guns have Weight! The shooting mechanic is tight and reliable. If ever a mistake was made shooting it was my own and not bad controls. I really liked the change of pacing in this one with more focus on the stealth being a shadow marshal. This is what sets it apart from BF4 and COD for me. The action is intense in this one but it also slows down and allows you tactfully take on a battle. With gadgets and weapons focused on helping you achieve this. Example, I used an echo to see a mech through walls and waited patiently while it walked up a ramp underneath a large crate. I threw an EMP grenade to freeze it and shot the crate down smashing the mech like a pancake. Purely why I enjoyed KZ:SF more than COD or BF4. Those are great but all action. Many have complained about the "on rails" sections, I never felt this way. I think these sequences made sense and were very fun. As we transition into the new generation however I do hope they make things more and more open and less and less "on rails" but some of those bits are still very fun to me.

    Story is great! many say it falls flat but I think it was quite enjoyable. A bit predictable but I think the dichotomy presented in this really highlights the idea of there is rarely a "good" or "bad" side, only your way of seeing it depending on which side you are on or if you are stuck in the middle. I think it's not the level of story telling say "Last of Us" or "Bioshock" (any of them) have achieved, but comparatively I think it's story is better than COD or BF4. Don't get me wrong I think those also did a good job, but for me KZ:SF just did it better.

    Finally sound design is impeccable. Gunfire, explosions and the like are all spot on. The sci-fi sounds of hovering drop ships and electrified shield bursting are all great as well. no sound stood out as weird or wrong which is the way it should be. And on top of all that, the music straight blew me away! The whole game I was constantly saying to myself that this music is amazing. Non conventional in many instances and yet is still worked perfectly. Much better than COD although I thought BF4 had some nice music, KZ:SF has the best music by far. *SPOILER* the audio files and their presentation was the most unexpected, yet simple and perfect way for the player to experience them. The speaker in the controller needs to be used more like this because it made me feel like I picked up the audio file and played on my own personal device and was listening to it all the while the game, its sounds and music kept on playing like I was still in that world. Perfect really perfect. never thought something that sounds so silly would be so effective and engaging.

    Oh and multiplayer is my favorite. have loved it since KZ2. now with prettier levels, but balanced, varied and fun levels at that. Probably about to go play now!

    overall I think this game is great and anyone who says it's terrible or whatever are clearly not playing the same game I played. I recommend this 100% and give it 10/10 because my minor gripes are washed away in the sea of fun this game provides.    … Expand
  75. Orbitlight
    Jan 6, 2014
    3
    I expected a good game to play but just not that interesting after the first few missions but maybe that was just me. Gameplay just takes too long to get the point across. Graphics were really nice however that doesn't cut it for me. Was I suppose to silently kill those guys? Do i have to send my robot in to deactivate every alarm from going off? How often do i have to check for enemies inI expected a good game to play but just not that interesting after the first few missions but maybe that was just me. Gameplay just takes too long to get the point across. Graphics were really nice however that doesn't cut it for me. Was I suppose to silently kill those guys? Do i have to send my robot in to deactivate every alarm from going off? How often do i have to check for enemies in my surroundings? Oh that guy appeared right after i just cleared that area. One thing that really irritated me was going over the smallest bump, made my guy do a fidgiting motion. Multiplayer or not, the bug is always there. I'm a PS4 fan, however I should have listened to my buddies and not wasted the money for this game. 3/10 not worth $60 or my time.… Expand
  76. Ecto1
    Jan 5, 2014
    9
    I'm enjoying it. Its single player is often adventurous and alot of the missions are fun. The plot isnlt bad, but the way they've strung the missions together really draws you out of the experience. That and the reasonably poor ai (compared to past killzone games) makes the single player not worth playing more than once.

    The multiplayer is amzing and its still just as good in that    I'm enjoying it. Its single player is often adventurous and alot of the missions are fun. The plot isnlt bad, but the way they've strung the missions together really draws you out of the experience. That and the reasonably poor ai (compared to past killzone games) makes the single player not worth playing more than once.

    The multiplayer is amzing and its still just as good in that reguard as any other Killzone game. The reason I played Killzone 2/3 was because of the multiplayer, and this game doesnt dissapoint. The classes are varied and it makes every match much more tactical and team orientated than most other games.

    As a killzone fan I love it. but the only thing thats loosing my points here is the under polished single player.    … Expand
  77. Enforcer122
    Jan 5, 2014
    4
    If game reviews were scored on graphics alone, this would probably be the highest scoring game of all time. The attention to detail is absolutely mind blowing with the graphics showing you the power and potential of the PS4 in the next few coming years. At times the game is truly beautiful and atmospheric, easily the best graphics I've ever seen on a game. But I'm an old school breed ofIf game reviews were scored on graphics alone, this would probably be the highest scoring game of all time. The attention to detail is absolutely mind blowing with the graphics showing you the power and potential of the PS4 in the next few coming years. At times the game is truly beautiful and atmospheric, easily the best graphics I've ever seen on a game. But I'm an old school breed of gamer which asks for game play over graphics and if it doesn't play well then I'm not too interested in the game. Shame to say the game doesn't play well, it's a fairly passable first-person shooter which is often frustrating instead of enjoyable, which is a shame. I often felt a constant "I don't really know what I'm doing", type of thing. It left you in a lurch without much idea what to do which meant I was never sure whether to play the game stealthy or all action, making many moments ruined due to it not walking me through the sections properly. Also the 'cool' memorable moments like free falling was badly scripted meaning dying a lot, having to start at bad checkpoint placement a lot and just the general feeling of damn that would of been so much better if the game actually worked... The story I can't really comment on as I didn't play the other KillZones and the story goes completely over my head but I'm sure it would be enjoyable for someone who played the other games. Multiplayer is also just okay, nothing special or nothing to keep me interested for too long.

    All in all, it's just a huge tech demo with shooting. Could of been a lot more.    … Expand
  78. SMASHMOUTH666
    Jan 5, 2014
    10
    Awesome game. Awesome graphics, gameplay, sound, the guns are just so sweet and I don't care what anyone else has to say, I like the story. The touchpad control is really cool and intuitive. It's a feature that has surprised me as before I played I wasn't expecting much from its inclusion but it does actually add to the experience as a whole.

    The multiplayer is also very cool. It's    Awesome game. Awesome graphics, gameplay, sound, the guns are just so sweet and I don't care what anyone else has to say, I like the story. The touchpad control is really cool and intuitive. It's a feature that has surprised me as before I played I wasn't expecting much from its inclusion but it does actually add to the experience as a whole.

    The multiplayer is also very cool. It's tough but a joy to play with plenty of modes to keep you going and the community is also pretty cool.

    This is my favourite of the series and I look forward to Killzone4.    … Expand
  79. redrx8gt2005
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    All The Zeros Come From Xbox Fan Boys If You Click Their Name You Will See All Zero For PS4 And All 10 For Xbox One Witch Is Sad Id Give This Game A SOlid 8 But Too Many Fan Boys Have Ruined This Its Definitely Better Then A 7 Great Campaign Even Tho Some Parts Were Annoying Like The Free Fall Areas The Online Looks Great And Doesnt Slowdown But The Best Part Is The Graphics TheyAll The Zeros Come From Xbox Fan Boys If You Click Their Name You Will See All Zero For PS4 And All 10 For Xbox One Witch Is Sad Id Give This Game A SOlid 8 But Too Many Fan Boys Have Ruined This Its Definitely Better Then A 7 Great Campaign Even Tho Some Parts Were Annoying Like The Free Fall Areas The Online Looks Great And Doesnt Slowdown But The Best Part Is The Graphics They Set The Tone For The Ps4 And Next Gen Do Yourself A Favor And Pick Up This GEM Also I Loved The New Control Scheme (L2 Aim R2 Shoot) As Opposed To Using Analogs Like Killzone 2… Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. pinball123
    Jan 2, 2014
    4
    Expected to like this more based on reviews, found the game to be rather boring, bland and generic. It also doesn't help that the frame rate struggles at time. Passable FPS but if this came out as a new series and not as a launch title it would be getting 4-5 out of 10 from more reviewers.
  83. 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.
  84. JohnWitten
    Jan 1, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Condensed]

    While there have been excellent titles from the getgo within this console series, and even within the handheld accompaniments of recent times, Killzone: Shadow Fall is second only to Killzone 3 in my mind, and rises above Killzone 2 and the original Killzone in so many ways. It beats each game in terms of visuals and competent gameplay, as well as evolving the still fresh multiplayer experience past anything I could've hoped for. This game is definitely the highlight of my Play Station 4 coverage and playing, and I wouldn't have missed it for anything else this year. It may not be receiving the best score of all from me, but I have enjoyed it a lot and the story alone provides so much of a replay value and time commitment as well. Shadow Fall makes me wish that the next game in the series would come sooner, and it is that excitement and anxiety that makes me love it all the more.

    Concept: A great start to the next generation of shooters and games in general.

    Graphics: Some of the best visuals and animations that I have seen in a long while, and something to set the standard for next generation games as well.

    Sound: The voice acting isn't always the strongest, but the musical scores hit all the right vibes for a futuristic city perfectly.

    Playability: The controls are well balanced and laid out, and the extraneous commands for the OWL and allies also fit in the mix without confusing players at all. In a series noted for its excellent controls, these are some of the best.

    Entertainment: From the story to the gameplay, this is an exciting and entertaining adventure.

    Replay Value: High.

    Overall Score: 8.5    … Expand
  85. 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
  86. Superdooper
    Dec 30, 2013
    5
    Graphics are this games best seller. Story is soso. Not really compelling. It is the same old story of oppression and terrorism. At every checkpoint, you are placed under fire where you have to take shots while looking for cover. Every new chapter you start with the weapon you can't ever swap out and a pistol. Things spawn out of nowhere as soon as you turn your back. You findGraphics are this games best seller. Story is soso. Not really compelling. It is the same old story of oppression and terrorism. At every checkpoint, you are placed under fire where you have to take shots while looking for cover. Every new chapter you start with the weapon you can't ever swap out and a pistol. Things spawn out of nowhere as soon as you turn your back. You find yourself using the "OWL" to do a good portion of the killing to avoid having to go into the many situations where you are grossly outnumbered with no cover.

    Online is the same old same. Its just different guns and different maps. Depends what you like. You get a pistol and a long gun(Rifle, machine gun etc) and grenades. Modes are typical CTF, Deathmatch etc). I don't care for most PVP. It is still better than COD or Battlefield IMO. I am hoping the co-op coming out will be fun. co-op online is what made borderlands 1&2 fun for me.    … Expand
  87. AllThingTrivial
    Dec 30, 2013
    6
    Firstly it has to be noted that Killzone Shadow Fall is obscenely pretty, containing a graphical fidelity that is fitting for next generation and experimenting with new environments and close attention to detail. Make no mistakes the vistas are stunning and at first glance the game will take your breath away but unfortunately this effect doesn't last.

    Firstly the parallel with history    Firstly it has to be noted that Killzone Shadow Fall is obscenely pretty, containing a graphical fidelity that is fitting for next generation and experimenting with new environments and close attention to detail. Make no mistakes the vistas are stunning and at first glance the game will take your breath away but unfortunately this effect doesn't last.

    Firstly the parallel with history continues, from the obvious Nazi/WW2 undertones of one through three this time a cold war scenario has arisen with the Helghan on one side of an enormous wall and the Vektans on the other both supposedly at peace whilst running covert ops that appear to be the least covert in all of history considering the amount captured people, botched operations and indeed the player themselves being captured comes into play. The story dismisses this potentially interesting concept in favour of recreating another standard unremarkable plot of FPS staple based around some nondescript terrorist group who have decided to cause trouble because reasons.

    The plot is at best unremarkable leaving no considerable impact even when it sets itself up to do so, threating mass catastrophe or death with a mission that despite the Shadow Marshals, that is the Vektan Black Ops, apparent multiple membership only the player character can be sent to do anything and as such it throws away the subtexts and smaller pieces in favour of pushing the ham fisted main storyline forwards in an absolutely nonsensical way particularly given from cutscenes alone if logic was applied the player should be dead several times over. The actual main plot is not enough to hold attention with several blaring gaps such as an early mission [*SPOILERS*] where trains are turned into mobile missiles and the Vektans lose control of the system but do not simply use the emergency stop to cut off electricity leaving them useless rather shovelling the player into obviously deliberate level design [*END SPOILERS*]

    Worse the human element of the story disintegrates as the player is thrust into the role of an elite soldier who can take on entire battalions alone, defeat impossible odds etc and it all gives the game an inconsistent tone as one minute there is mass remonstration about the horrors of the Helghast and the atrocities of the continuing war then the game thrusts you into a fantastical situation demanding you defy all odds to save everyone. Its a very detached experience and the AI doesn't help one bit being very short on brains or programming as your allies refuse to move up unless you hit a trigger point twenty feet ahead of the logical regroup point or throw yourself headlong into enemy bullets for several minutes and in the few occasions you have help you almost wish you didn't.

    Having said that the gunplay is weighty and the balancing feels spot on, they're not so heavy as in two nor are they as floaty as three and guerrilla must be commended for finding this balance. The levels compliment such gunplay being multi-dimensional and allowing multiple approaches across various floors and areas is a lot of fun only this gets removed in favour of linear corridors later on and there are still the unnecessary sequences which will frustrate turning into trial and error repeats of ill thought out areas. Largely however the level design is excellent and when combined with the gunplay extremely gratifying although enemies in wider areas respawn quicker than you can find ammo to remove them making it annoying when you clear an area for a flanking manoeuvre, have to run from a grenade, come back and everyone is alive once more.

    The game certainly attempts some innovation such as the OWL companion, a standard roster of appropriately textured and excellent sounding space age weapons but refuses to go anywhere with what it innovates being unsure of the power of next gen as of yet which is to be expected but it still leaves the elements feeling a bit too empty particularly when they're coupled with a total lack of guidance. Normally games lead you by the hand to an excruciating degree, but Killzone does the opposite with so much beauty on screen it's nearly impossible in some cases to work out where it is you're supposed to be going.

    There are also some RPG elements such as audio diaries and the like which add a nice overall tone and make the world seem more alive and draw you in with optional exposition to support the events around you in an attempt to connect them or to provide more information than the cutscenes alone and any such collectibles are welcome whatever the game may be undeniably adding to the experience.

    Ultimately killzone is a solid and graphically beautiful FPS that has some minor innovation but a bog standard plot, forgettable characters and whilst a solid level design that for the most part is different and fun a lack of appreciation of its own depth in this respect at points. It is not by any means bad simply not the huge leap to next gen some may wish for.    … Expand
  88. Ershin
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    Frankly, I am more than miffed over the overall rather negative reception of this stand out title. The new KZ offers the best of gameplay and graphics of contemporary shooters. That is not to say it's perfect, or even close to, as there is definitively room for improvement in story-telling and campaign design. However, other franchise titles such as CoD and BF4, which have long sinceFrankly, I am more than miffed over the overall rather negative reception of this stand out title. The new KZ offers the best of gameplay and graphics of contemporary shooters. That is not to say it's perfect, or even close to, as there is definitively room for improvement in story-telling and campaign design. However, other franchise titles such as CoD and BF4, which have long since become stale, still get their above average good reviews, whereas KZ gets knocked for all its shortcomings. What game does not have shortcomings? Otherwise, what would be the point of a sequel?

    I won't go into how good it looks; simply put, the best-looking console game to date. But rather, I would like to emphasize the very good game design and features(such as the OWL), its great gun handling and tight controls, the varied level locales, as well as its visual style. The audio balance is off, it's true, and that is disappointing. Some of the acting is unconvincing, but for the most part the interesting story is well told. Anyone who laments a boring story setting has simply not been paying attention, or cannot color out its meaning(seen and unseen). Enough of spoon fed story-telling, thank you! Some people have lamented too-open level design; to those, I say, stick with Doom. Others have complained of not enough checkpoints; which is ridiculous, since not enough games present any challenge with an over-abundance thereof. No, Guerrilla has done everything right, especially considering the constraints and pressures of releasing a launch title.

    As I have mentioned before, there are faults that need be addressed(and surely will in a sequel), but the good in this game evidently outweighs any bad. Furthermore, I need to mention some complaints critics expressed over the non-shooter gameplay sequences in this game: first, there are few non-shooter moments in the game(hardly enough to make a fuss over), second, these elements are by no means bad! People fussed over the anti-gravity sections. Really?!! They are there purely for atmospheric reasons and, that in mind, work great! Of the platforming sequences I can only express that I wished for more, and the free fall moments were too few and short to mention(positive or negative). So where exactly does the negativity stem from? Why the hate on KZ? Especially when mediocre, morally bankrupt games like CoD get(still!!) good reviews. Morally bankrupt because it is the selling of propaganda of an invading force killing people with the sole justification that(hey!) it's America doing the killing. Could I please play a Middle Easterner killing Americans who destroyed his home and family? No? I guess that's not PC. Well, give me a great fantasy shooter with more realistic gun-play any day, thanks.

    PS: I did not forget multiplayer, but as I have yet to play it any significant amount I cannot comment on it. Overall, my review of a 9 is based solely on the excellent single player campaign. Thanks for a great launch title and overall great game Guerrilla! Don't listen to the fools!!    … Expand
  89. McTrotell
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    That graphics, oh, my god! Big locations are faithful! Story is not impressive, but is FPS and is better than CoD :D Some locations are realy nice and some are like from Alien Rage or from other Sci-Fi games.
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. Leram504
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    Amazing. I've played a lot of shooters my entire life and honestly one the best things about the game (besides the obvious polish) is how much fun it is! You will get a lot of bang for your buck, wonderful game!!!
  93. 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.
  94. Seival
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    This is what the next-gen games should be. Heavily story-driven no matter the genre. Based on very interesting and important ideas. Made with excellent production quality.

    Killzone: Shadow Fall has all of this. It's based on thoughts about wars, what actually cause them, how easy is to start them, how hard is to stop them, and what role pride and fear have in all of this. It has    This is what the next-gen games should be. Heavily story-driven no matter the genre. Based on very interesting and important ideas. Made with excellent production quality.

    Killzone: Shadow Fall has all of this. It's based on thoughts about wars, what actually cause them, how easy is to start them, how hard is to stop them, and what role pride and fear have in all of this. It has interesting scenario full of unexpected turn of events. The characters in this story look truly alive. The world looks vast and beautiful even through the gameplay leads us through the very small playable areas (stunning dynamic backgrounds do exactly what they were designed for). The gameplay itself utilizes diverse and interesting mechanics. Sounds and music are truly great.

    The new standards were set. And I really doubt many devs will be able to produce such amazing games...    … Expand
  95. Shejk
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    Gorgeous, thrilling and addictive, Killzone Shadowfall is the best game in the franchise so far.

    Halo meats Metal Gear Solid and Deus ex in this fun shooter. The sense of open world roaming is a fresh takes on the genre as it lets you choose how to engage each mission. You can either go the stealthy route, avoiding detection while assassinating your enemies from the shadows or blasting    Gorgeous, thrilling and addictive, Killzone Shadowfall is the best game in the franchise so far.

    Halo meats Metal Gear Solid and Deus ex in this fun shooter. The sense of open world roaming is a fresh takes on the genre as it lets you choose how to engage each mission. You can either go the stealthy route, avoiding detection while assassinating your enemies from the shadows or blasting your way open, zip-lining your way in or simply running in guns blazing. It is often even possible to avoid conflict entirely with clever use of the shadows and distractions. However you choose to engage each level Killzone Shadowfall rewards you for playing smart and punishes you for being reckless and that's what I love about the gameplay, it forces you to think before taking action. The game does a great job introducing you to these different aspects early on, showing that there are many ways to complete each mission. This also adds great replayability.

    The environments are stunning, at times I had to simply stop and take in the gorgeus scenery. The sound and music is spot on in almost every scene of the game and does a good job adding to the atmosphere. The story starts rather weak but quickly turns thrilling as the plot unfolds. My only criticism is that while it is a good story it is also pretty obvious. Still this is by far the best single player campaign of any shooter, second only to Bioshock Infinite (CoD and BF don't even come close). I can't wait to see what the future holds for this franchise.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. dyerares21
    Dec 26, 2013
    10
    Beautiful fun game too play. Don't know how people troll so hard and give this game a 0 you guys are pathetic. Levels are great, guns are fun, perfect game imo to launch with the ps4.
  99. huss2215
    Dec 26, 2013
    9
    Graphics: Best graphics to date, alongside BF3. 10.

    Sound: Gun sounds check, voice acting check, voice actors unchecked. Possibly the worst reaction I have seen in a game where a kid witnesses his father die (in the beginning). Just terrible, and terribly voiced. Other than that Helghast sounded great. The music/theme was excellent, definitely the great Killzone theme. 8.5.    Graphics: Best graphics to date, alongside BF3. 10.

    Sound: Gun sounds check, voice acting check, voice actors unchecked. Possibly the worst reaction I have seen in a game where a kid witnesses his father die (in the beginning). Just terrible, and terribly voiced. Other than that Helghast sounded great. The music/theme was excellent, definitely the great Killzone theme. 8.5.

    Gameplay: Multiplayer is back! Feels much better than part 3, and on similar ground to part 2. The campaign feels more open, giving you objectives to do at your leisure. The objectives are sometimes hard to spot. There’s a whole level that’s basically a puzzle. Overall the campaign was enjoyable but the previous Killzone 3 was overall just better. 8.5.

    Story: Like the gameplay the pacing is good but the overall execution isn’t as good as the previous. 8.5.

    Replay Value: 8-10 hour campaign, and multiplayer that is better than Call of Duty Ghosts. I’d recommend this as an excellent launch title for your PS4. 10.

    Overall Score: 9.1 out of 10.    … Expand
  100. ethan_fitz01
    Dec 24, 2013
    9
    Killzone Shadow Fall is without a doubt the best FPS available on the next gen consoles so far. Previously, I have preferred Battlefield or Call of Duty to the Killzone series and I have put a lot of hours into all three games. Killzone has the best story of the three as well as the most fun multiplayer of the three. If you are not a fan of FPS games, then this game certainly won't doKillzone Shadow Fall is without a doubt the best FPS available on the next gen consoles so far. Previously, I have preferred Battlefield or Call of Duty to the Killzone series and I have put a lot of hours into all three games. Killzone has the best story of the three as well as the most fun multiplayer of the three. If you are not a fan of FPS games, then this game certainly won't do anything to change your mind about the genre.

    The graphics are outstanding, but with it being a launch game, there are some imperfections. You can definitely tell where Guerrilla Games skipped over adding more detail in order to ensure the games release date. One such occasion is when you fly over Vekta City and the streets are lifeless. Lights that you would see representing a city from above in previous generation games are used instead of more detailed ones that you would expect. That being said, the parts of the game that received Guerrilla Games full attention are spectacular and at times, jaw dropping. If this is one of the first games to arrive for the PS4, then I am genuinely excited to see what comes out at the end of this console cycle.

    Gameplay is solid. Killzone controls have never been about speed and twitchiness which doesn't suit everyone. Instead, Killzone goes for a more realistic feel to the game and it shows. The controls are responsive, but don't expect to turn around in a split second. The guns feel weighty, and the bigger the gun, the more it shows. The inclusion of the multi-purpose rifle is great and definitely makes Killzone Shadow Fall feel like a futuristic game.

    The AI in this game is brutal (in a good way). How you can tell if someone has played the game or not comes down to what they say about the AI, because if anyone talks about it being bad, they have not played the game. If you do not plan out approach to each level, you will get slaughtered. Even on normal difficulty, some parts of the game can be difficult to get by if you are a casual gamer with limited FPS experience. The enemies rarely miss and will find angles to shoot you if you take cover. This is done to force games to use the OWL, a multi-purpose bot that you will need to use to beat the campaign. Using the touchpad to control the OWL is a breeze, but there are times when the touchpad seems to be too sensitive and picks up commands that you didn't order. GG combatted this by forcing you to use the L1 button in order for the bot to carry out the command.

    The multiplayer aspect of this game is where you are likely to spend hours, and Killzone delivers here. The multiplayer is very customizable and doesn't force you to level up in order to unlock new weapons/abilities. This provides the game with limited barriers to entry, which is necessary for a launch game. Providing everyone with the same abilities and weapons means that you shouldn't have any issues with players who have spent hours in the game destroying you because of superior weapons and abilities. All that being said, GG has offered tons of challenges for players to try out. Completing these challenges allows you to increase your level and distinguish you from the rest. Multiplayer is a blast and on it's own would be enough to warrant a purchase if you are a fan of playing FPS online.

    If you have recently gotten a PS4 and are looking for a very fun game to play that can keep you occupied fr hours until the next PS4 games arrive in 2014, then Killzone Shadow Fall is the perfect game for you provided that you don't expect perfection with a launch game. Killzone has its flaws, but overall it earns it's score of 9.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  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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