• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
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  1. Dec 23, 2013
    9
    Great game, I truly enjoyed it alot, and it is a pretty good showcase for what the PS4 can do (at this point). There are a few things, which drag down the mark I guess, and those are mostly to do with odd deaths. Some, I guess, were due to bugs, others were design choices, but they could be quite frustrating. Other than that, I enjoyed the story, the pacing, the graphics, the sounds (theGreat game, I truly enjoyed it alot, and it is a pretty good showcase for what the PS4 can do (at this point). There are a few things, which drag down the mark I guess, and those are mostly to do with odd deaths. Some, I guess, were due to bugs, others were design choices, but they could be quite frustrating. Other than that, I enjoyed the story, the pacing, the graphics, the sounds (the music is really good imo) and the setting. Definitely worth a buy. This review is only for the SP, haven't tried the MP, I really suck at shooters with a controller in hand haha. Expand
  2. Dec 23, 2013
    6
    First I have to tell you that I am a huge Playstation Fan and that I have played Killzone 1, 2, 3 and have Platinum all three of them on my PS3.

    Now as for Shadow Fall.....It has to be one of the most frustrating games that I have ever played. The objectives at times were confusing and I did not really like the so called "open world" of each level. Its like they wanted you to explore
    First I have to tell you that I am a huge Playstation Fan and that I have played Killzone 1, 2, 3 and have Platinum all three of them on my PS3.

    Now as for Shadow Fall.....It has to be one of the most frustrating games that I have ever played. The objectives at times were confusing and I did not really like the so called "open world" of each level. Its like they wanted you to explore each level like Fallout instead of being a great shooter. As for the OWL....It does more of the work for you than your player does. OWL go kill these guy, OWL go and hack the computer, OWL go and open a ZIP line, OWL put up a shield and I will do some killing. The Missions were mostly all stealthy and it lacked for the most part the feel of a huge battlefield expect for about one mission. The story was the weakest of the series and the AI was also quite weak. Thats all I will say about the campaign.

    The multiplayer aspect is solid for this game. It delivers a solid experience for this game. The only issues I have about the maps are easy for players to kill spawn. Yep, kill spawning is alive and well in this generation.

    Yes I did buy this game and yes I will still play it but this one is one that I will not platinum.
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  3. Dec 23, 2013
    7
    This game is a decent launch showpiece for the PS4. The good:
    1. Mind-blowing graphics. The amazing level of detail is evident from sprawling futuristic cities to the stitching detail visible on your gloves. I'm particularly impressed with faces and character emotions. PC-level stuff.
    2. The O.W.L. Controlling your own drone is fantastically fun. The O.W.L. is the most creative and
    This game is a decent launch showpiece for the PS4. The good:
    1. Mind-blowing graphics. The amazing level of detail is evident from sprawling futuristic cities to the stitching detail visible on your gloves. I'm particularly impressed with faces and character emotions. PC-level stuff.
    2. The O.W.L. Controlling your own drone is fantastically fun. The O.W.L. is the most creative and engaging component of the entire game.
    3. Tight shooting, solid AI. I've always thought the AI enemies in the Killzone games are among the smartest you can find; aware, quick to find cover and aggressive.
    The Bad:
    1. It's boring Killzone continues the series' tradition of creating characters and story-lines I don't care about.
    2. Lack of guns, gadgets, and progression. Guns are boring and limited, Tech has some highlights but is overall un-imaginative.
    Overall- it's a must own for PS4-early adopters, but this game will quickly fade into mediocrity as the PS4 library is established.
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  4. Dec 22, 2013
    8
    KIllzone shadow fall is a good fps but falls short in some areas

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

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

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

    Kzsf is a great launch title for the ps4 and i'd say it's worth buying despite it's short comings.
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  5. Dec 22, 2013
    7
    First when I started this game i was blown away. The grapichs look awesome (specially the outside area's).
    After a lil while when the real missions start I most of the time wondered what I was suppost to do. It's sometimes very unclear what you should do and the only way to get past that point is a eternal search for a switch that was hidden away in the dark.
    The game also wants you to
    First when I started this game i was blown away. The grapichs look awesome (specially the outside area's).
    After a lil while when the real missions start I most of the time wondered what I was suppost to do. It's sometimes very unclear what you should do and the only way to get past that point is a eternal search for a switch that was hidden away in the dark.

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

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

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

    So is this game that bad? No it's not awefull but has a lot of flaws. Specially in the singleplayer campain. The multiplayer has enough content to keep you satisfied for a few months. It plays great and looks good. Only downside is that it's extreem slow paced. If you are used to a COD or Battlefield you have the feeling this multiplayers runs in slowmotion.
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  6. Dec 21, 2013
    6
    I just can't understand why they put such a poor save system in such a game that could have been great. BEWARE buying unless you can play a whole chapter for a save-- looks like I will play my Battlefield 4 and COD to bad, used to love the KillZones---GET IT FIXED!!!! so I can play when I want, not when YOU want me to
  7. Dec 21, 2013
    0
    The gameplay is so linear and boring. Not to mention the AI is the worst I have seen on next gen so far. The graphics are the best on PS4, but definitely not worth picking up.
  8. Dec 21, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played both Killzone two and three when I had the ps3 and Killzone Shadowfall can be known as improvement to this shooter franchise. The game first of all is really beautiful especially in the introduction of some missions. The game story is what kind of brought my marks down, the story was not boring or uninteresting or difficult to keep up with it was just the fact that I could see a lot of opportunity's for the single player to be better. the main character is Vektan while your enemy's are Helgans. I always think of Helgans as the good guys in Killzone because of their back story which is actually reflected a lot in this games story. now a spoiler which is my reason behind this is because in one mission of the game you actually play as a Helgan on a stealth mission. I loved this mission and I wished is there were more missions like this cause as the Helgan you had a invisibility cloak that made it more fun. The use of the owl was a interesting feature with the touch pad which I would like to see similar integration in other video games. the combat in Killzone seems the same as ever with a few tweaks. I do miss the use of Co-Op in the two previous games that myself and my best friend use to enjoy. The multiplayer I feel has improved gamplay wise and me and my friends have been enjoying since we got the PS4. I have not when playing this game suffered glitches and so that ends my review. Expand
  9. Dec 19, 2013
    7
    Its a great game and has better graphics. In comparison, better graphics than Battlefield 4.

    What dissapoints me is the lack of co-op and storyline. I hope they will improve them on the next installment
  10. Dec 18, 2013
    9
    I honestly went into this game with the expectations that i wasnt going to like it, but it turns out i was wrong, thankfully. Its fun to play. The Multiplayer is fast paced at times and seems to be decently balanced, and the Campaign is short but not so short it feels incomplete but its got a good story that ends on the perfect note.
  11. Dec 18, 2013
    7
    This game has some really cool mechanics but the story is pretty much garbage and the campaign gets really boring fast. I found myself just wishing the mission would end. That's not a good thing. But I was really impressed with the multiplayer. It turned out to be actually be really fun!
  12. Dec 18, 2013
    8
    Today I tested this game about an half of a hour. For me, killzone mercenary is a better game.
    Please, dont throw rocks on me. Killzone shadow fall simply dont looks like so good. The graphics and gameplay are just normal.
  13. Dec 17, 2013
    10
    Superb Game. Loved the Single player Story and the multiplayer is sublime! keeps me coming back for more and more and more and more and more and more and.....
  14. Dec 16, 2013
    10
    Pretty good
    Gameplay -7, but in last mission really 'smart' stealth
    Amazing graphics 9
    Ai-6
    Multiplayer 10
    For launch title super

    Next chapter must rock
  15. Dec 16, 2013
    8
    Let me start off by saying i don't normally like fps games. I think the camera is too close and they're kinda overrated. But with the new PS4 games and graphics i just had to try out all the games including the fps ones. To start, this game needs to be appreciated more, the graphics alone are jaw droppingly beautiful! The story is solid and entertaining but seems to skip itself throughLet me start off by saying i don't normally like fps games. I think the camera is too close and they're kinda overrated. But with the new PS4 games and graphics i just had to try out all the games including the fps ones. To start, this game needs to be appreciated more, the graphics alone are jaw droppingly beautiful! The story is solid and entertaining but seems to skip itself through sometimes like a chain of different missions leading up to the end but doesn't really feel like your getting the whole story. As a shooter though, in my experience it doesn't really have anything that unique besides the fact that the sensor bar in the middle of the controller is used to set different modes on your OWL bot which i loved to fool around with, You can basically zip line down where ever there is lower ground. The only unique thing really is your main weapons long range charge shot, which is extremely fun if you time it just right. All in all the game is very solid and entertaining for a first person shooter. I give it an 8 out of 10. Expand
  16. Dec 16, 2013
    10
    Killzone: SF is a brilliant and challenging game with excellent AI and sublime graphics, gameplay and a far better Multiplayer than COD. Definitely one of the best single player FPS out!
  17. Dec 15, 2013
    8
    I got this game today. Played a few missions in campaign and a few hours of multiplayer and I really like this game. The AI in campaign and offline bots are pretty stupid.The graphics are amazing and the multiplayer is sick I just wish they had a free for all mode which I usually play on killzone mercenary on the ps vita It's a lot better than the piece of crap cod ghost and I wouldI got this game today. Played a few missions in campaign and a few hours of multiplayer and I really like this game. The AI in campaign and offline bots are pretty stupid.The graphics are amazing and the multiplayer is sick I just wish they had a free for all mode which I usually play on killzone mercenary on the ps vita It's a lot better than the piece of crap cod ghost and I would recommend it to fps gamers Expand
  18. Dec 15, 2013
    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...

    so,not buy this game is terrible.
  19. Dec 15, 2013
    4
    I think Guerilla Games probably licenced the Call of Duty Engine to make this game because everything looked like a COD game. Everything from the graphics, lightning, textures, character models looked like COD. I bet this could have easily been made on the PS3. The city vistas look like static images and backgrounds. You will never be exploring them. The guns are very few and look likeI think Guerilla Games probably licenced the Call of Duty Engine to make this game because everything looked like a COD game. Everything from the graphics, lightning, textures, character models looked like COD. I bet this could have easily been made on the PS3. The city vistas look like static images and backgrounds. You will never be exploring them. The guns are very few and look like toys. The main character is a fool. The other characters have no idea or what to do. The Owl is a nuisance. And the overall story sucks. Absolutely horrible. This could have been titled Killzone Call of Shadow Ghosts Expand
  20. Dec 14, 2013
    7
    Like Ryse, Killzone Shadow Fall is essentially a tech demo of how good the PS4 can preform visually in fact it looks better Ryse! However Shadow Fall sets itself apart from Ryse for having actual worthwhile, fun gameplay, the king of which is its incredible multiplayer. So lets start with the campaign easily the most disappointing part of the game. In Killzone 3, the VSA( good guys)Like Ryse, Killzone Shadow Fall is essentially a tech demo of how good the PS4 can preform visually in fact it looks better Ryse! However Shadow Fall sets itself apart from Ryse for having actual worthwhile, fun gameplay, the king of which is its incredible multiplayer. So lets start with the campaign easily the most disappointing part of the game. In Killzone 3, the VSA( good guys) totally destroy the planet of the Helghast space nazis In return, the VSA let the Helghast colonise half of their planet, leading to a Cold War scenario that's SUPPOSED to be mystery and espionage... No! It Michael Bay style action, which can be super cool at times, but still doesn't fit the purpose. Your supposed to care for the characters... No! The characters are boring and un memorable. The A.I. is alright, and overall the campaign is good, but comes with a very VERY bad ending. But once you sink your teeth into the sandwich known as multiplayer! It's fast and fluid, while also being tactical and dynamic. Returns is Killzones signature warzone, a constant online battle that's constantly updating with new objectives. Despite this, the thing I love the most about Shadow Fall is its levelling system... There is none. Instead to unlock stuff like new weapon mods( all guns are unlocked at the begging, which can help noobs have a chance at winning. If Shadow Falls campaign was on par with its multiplayer then this would of been the perfect FPS... But it's not. Expand
  21. Dec 14, 2013
    10
    This for me was a really fun game. I've become sick of this generation of FPS where it's just shooting your way from one set piece to another. With this one you actually have to use your game and figure stuff out in order to progress which is a real throw back to FPS from generations ago which i really liked. The graphics are spectacular and the storyline for me was interesting especiallyThis for me was a really fun game. I've become sick of this generation of FPS where it's just shooting your way from one set piece to another. With this one you actually have to use your game and figure stuff out in order to progress which is a real throw back to FPS from generations ago which i really liked. The graphics are spectacular and the storyline for me was interesting especially the relationship between Lucas and Echo. The multiplayer is also pretty damn good and plays really smoothly aswell. Overall i would say give this game a shot if you are sick of the conventional FPS and want to try something where you will need to problem solve to advance. Expand
  22. Dec 13, 2013
    0
    this game has a bad bad story. gfx are nice but trhe gameplay is truly horrendous and boring. I would rather sit there watch paint dry than play this game. I was expecting sooo much and this was the biggest letdown ever.
  23. Dec 13, 2013
    7
    Story: 4/10 Lackluster story. Minimal character progression with main character.

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

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

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

    Gameplay: 7/10 Just a straight forward shooter. Owl mechanics seem a bit forced upon. Kind of a pointless gimmick. Rather have cloak than Owl. Minimal guns and minimal enemies types. No character progression like many shooters have these days. Some sections of the level can be confusing. Multiplayer is lackluster and gets boring quickly.
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  24. Dec 12, 2013
    2
    Looks pretty but the game play is confusing and the story line was garbage online sucked don't waste you're time on this game. None of the weapons were any good I was just confused the whole time not fun
  25. Dec 11, 2013
    2
    It really is that bad, looks amazing but other than that it is a really poor shooter, dull as can be with poor AI. The only reason I stuck with it past the first few levels is lack of anything else to play but I just couldn't be bothered to finish it.
  26. Dec 11, 2013
    5
    The game could be great but turned out just mediocre. It has stunning graphics, and amazingly designed sceneries, but what is lacking is any exciting gameplay. I played all previous killzones and prefered their jock-soldier narration much better than what Shadow Fall is trying to acomplish.

    The developer went for a story that is just too serious for a game where you fight
    The game could be great but turned out just mediocre. It has stunning graphics, and amazingly designed sceneries, but what is lacking is any exciting gameplay. I played all previous killzones and prefered their jock-soldier narration much better than what Shadow Fall is trying to acomplish.

    The developer went for a story that is just too serious for a game where you fight nazi-communists in space suits. The dark, but semi-humorous and epic tone of the previous parts suited the games much better.

    The campaign is very uneven. Parts of it are fine, and fun to explore, while others are plainly boring and/or frustrating. Throughout the game there are places where the dialogues leave you with a vague sense of direction and you're not really sure what you're expected to do some tasks are just unintuitive, and the objectives don't do a good job explaining them.

    I really liked the audio logs and comic strips fround troughout the game though finding them was really fun and rewarding.
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  27. Dec 10, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing by its multiplayer. Even though the story has its flaws, the multiplayer makes it up for it. BTW all those NEGATIVE reviews are from xbot trolls.
  28. Dec 10, 2013
    8
    This games single player has plenty of dull moments and had almost no challenging situations until later on in the game. Although the single player was not to challenging the story was very we'll put together and the graphics in this game are breathtaking at moments. But I did not only come to play the single player, the multiplayer in this game brings a nice new thrill to the game. EveryThis games single player has plenty of dull moments and had almost no challenging situations until later on in the game. Although the single player was not to challenging the story was very we'll put together and the graphics in this game are breathtaking at moments. But I did not only come to play the single player, the multiplayer in this game brings a nice new thrill to the game. Every gun feels powerful and the wide variety of customizable game-modes and an assortment of load outs makes the multiplayer fun every time you come back to it. This game is definitely a good foreshadowing to the games that are going to come for the next generation of consoles. Expand
  29. Dec 10, 2013
    10
    the game is absolutely gorgeous best video game graphics i have ever seen on a console

    the gameplay is solid nothing groundbreaking or dramatic about this its a good FPS just as solid as BF and COD in my opinion but has its own feel to it to distinguish it the campaign is also the best out of the fps shooters available and if u notice a lot of expert reviewers lowered their ratings
    the game is absolutely gorgeous best video game graphics i have ever seen on a console

    the gameplay is solid nothing groundbreaking or dramatic about this its a good FPS just as solid as BF and COD in my opinion but has its own feel to it to distinguish it

    the campaign is also the best out of the fps shooters available and if u notice a lot of expert reviewers lowered their ratings due to some issues with the end of the campaign that were fixed in a patch and even before the patch i would say the campaign was the most fun and longest

    the multiplayer is fun i love how the scoring focuses on the objective and not K/D only time K/D should be a focus is when ur playing TDM and that's how it is in Killzone

    i'm a new fan of the killzone series starting with this game if you're undecided about getting an FPS for PS4 i'll say this

    Get COD if you want stereotypical COD
    Get BF if you want battlefield

    if you want a FPS with a good campaign amazing graphics and solid MP an overall sound game then get Killzone and not to confuse anyone or start trouble i like COD never was a fan of BF but i liked that too

    my Ratings
    COD- 8.0 stereotypical cod with a really bad story great MP and good graphics
    BF4- 8.0 story a little better than cod but still bad the destruction is too scripted for my liking but the game is very much fun and playable if u like BF
    Killzone-8.6 the best looking hands down best story and solid MP i think it is the best overall i still play COD with my friends tho but if you can only get one FPS i would get Killzone

    Story- KZ, BF, COD
    Gameplay- TIE(ALL GOOD IN THEIR OWN WAY)
    MP-COD,BF,KZ
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  30. Dec 9, 2013
    6
    I've been a Killzone fan since the 2nd game, and that one blew me away. Killzone Shadow Fall however does nothing to push the series forward in terms of both campaign and multiplayer. The campaign is without a doubt one of the worst I've ever played, its so bad that I just can't finish it because it's so dull and repetitive. Multiplayer, while fun at times, doesn't innovate or make theI've been a Killzone fan since the 2nd game, and that one blew me away. Killzone Shadow Fall however does nothing to push the series forward in terms of both campaign and multiplayer. The campaign is without a doubt one of the worst I've ever played, its so bad that I just can't finish it because it's so dull and repetitive. Multiplayer, while fun at times, doesn't innovate or make the series remain fresh and ends up feeling like a generic shooter. This game is said to run at 60 frames per second online, which is not entirely true. Killzone Shadow Fall struggles to even maintain at least 50 frames per second and dropping as low as 30, that is unacceptable. Killzone Shadow Fall isn't a terrible game, but it could have been so much more, it's definitely not a system seller. Expand
  31. Dec 9, 2013
    8
    I feel that although this game does host some amazing graphics. I definitely agree with everyone here that it could have done with a less predictable story line.

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

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

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

    So preps to the developers.

    Please remember this review is 100% opinionated and so do not judge me :P
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  32. Dec 9, 2013
    7
    Shadowfall hits all the high points you expect for a launch title. And some of the lows. It's a technical showcase that's for sure. Smokes every next gen offering I've seen so far. The music is really well done and the sound is above average. Enemy AI is hit or miss. Sometimes they really come after you, other times they kind of stand around and wait to be shot or in most cases shanked.Shadowfall hits all the high points you expect for a launch title. And some of the lows. It's a technical showcase that's for sure. Smokes every next gen offering I've seen so far. The music is really well done and the sound is above average. Enemy AI is hit or miss. Sometimes they really come after you, other times they kind of stand around and wait to be shot or in most cases shanked. The levels seem like they were designed with a stealth component taken highly into consideration but it's never really used. The enemies seem to detect you really quickly and with no silenced weapon other than your knife, it's next to impossible to sneak around much. I actually liked the story a lot. It suffered from not being fleshed out enough. The characters were begging for their stories to be told, but the devs at Guerrilla only touched on them. Make no mistake, SF is a solid game. It just needed that little nudge here and there to make it a really great game. Expand
  33. Dec 9, 2013
    8
    7.5 would be my true score for this, 8 is a tad too high, 7 a tad low!

    It's an enjoyable campaign, if a bit frustrating at times, the shooting mechanics are strong, the combat isn't bad, the story is interesting, but at times the level design can be infuriating, what your aim is in a level is at times extremely vague, but offers no puzzle to figure out what you have to do, you pretty
    7.5 would be my true score for this, 8 is a tad too high, 7 a tad low!

    It's an enjoyable campaign, if a bit frustrating at times, the shooting mechanics are strong, the combat isn't bad, the story is interesting, but at times the level design can be infuriating, what your aim is in a level is at times extremely vague, but offers no puzzle to figure out what you have to do, you pretty much just have to get lucky, that'd be the biggest flaw of the game for me.

    It's not as short as other games released in this genre, which is refreshing.

    Overall, 7.5/10, give it a go.
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  34. Dec 9, 2013
    8
    I think 8 is a fair score for this game, but it's hard to rate. The thing is, the stoy is dumb beyond belief. Seriously, I can't belive how bad the story is, embarassing. On the other hand, EVERYTHING else is top-notch. Unbelievable and gorgeous graphics, design, truly impressive. The gameplay is so much fun, every level is a blast! The sound in this game is also incredible and so is theI think 8 is a fair score for this game, but it's hard to rate. The thing is, the stoy is dumb beyond belief. Seriously, I can't belive how bad the story is, embarassing. On the other hand, EVERYTHING else is top-notch. Unbelievable and gorgeous graphics, design, truly impressive. The gameplay is so much fun, every level is a blast! The sound in this game is also incredible and so is the level design very very clever. If the story was better it could have been a timeless classic, now it feels somewhat flawed. But everything is so well made, it almost makes up for the brain dead story. Expand
  35. Dec 9, 2013
    4
    I am a big Killzone fan, most of all the great multiplayer since the ps3 era.

    Shadow Fall opens with a bang, stunning crystal clear graphics. The first level is already jaw dropping, realistic lighting and weather effects, huge detailed city. The single player is actually a lot of fun, and compared to other shooters, much less "on the rails". You have more freedom to approach fights,
    I am a big Killzone fan, most of all the great multiplayer since the ps3 era.

    Shadow Fall opens with a bang, stunning crystal clear graphics. The first level is already jaw dropping, realistic lighting and weather effects, huge detailed city.

    The single player is actually a lot of fun, and compared to other shooters, much less "on the rails". You have more freedom to approach fights, and tactical options with your flying bot OWL.
    And well, the SP Campaign is really a great show off what the ps4 next gen muscle can produce !
    I have plenty games on my pc that run on ultra settings, and this KZ hold up very well thanks to excellent engine they use. (even if a gamer pc is much superior HW side than a ps4)

    Gameplay feels distinct KZ style, with more slow and realistic movements. Its not floating on the ground, bunny hopping or insane auto aim like in COD.
    Its mostly comparable to Battlefield series, but much less complex and more focused on close quarter combat/smaller areas.

    Multiplayer is back and its really great. 3 distinct classes & abilities, and very powerfull weapons.
    Compared to the older games, the new abilities and weapons feel much more powerfull ...
    YOu pretty easily die but also kill more quickly.
    Sentry turrets tear you apart in matter few seconds and are very resistant to fire, flying drones will be a pain up ur a.... snipers will rape you with the new one shot kill rifle.
    A deadly online experience that will be appreciated who wants something more challenging and tactical then run n gun.
    its perfectly the style of online fps i love and as huge BF fan, its still very easy to play compared to the battles on battlefield 4.
    Dont worry, personally i have almost a K/D of 2 in KZ. I think all the kids used to COD are my favourite cannon fodder.
    With COOP up to 4 players (dlc) coming soon and more maps for free Guerrilla is assuring great multiplayer support for months to come.

    Despite some reviews that put this game just on the average GOOD 80 range.... for me it is the killer app for PS4. A system seller.
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  36. Dec 8, 2013
    8
    Beautiful graphics, fun use of touchpad, great and different MP, and a decently made CP. Killzone Shadowfall is a game that should be tried before listening to other critics reviews. Rent it or get it used if you are worried, but you probably shouldn't be. The campaign is gorgeous, the levels are big and colorful, and the enemies are plenty. I played on the medium difficulty and have hadBeautiful graphics, fun use of touchpad, great and different MP, and a decently made CP. Killzone Shadowfall is a game that should be tried before listening to other critics reviews. Rent it or get it used if you are worried, but you probably shouldn't be. The campaign is gorgeous, the levels are big and colorful, and the enemies are plenty. I played on the medium difficulty and have had no problems really (only at first learning controls The only problem is dumb AI, which doesn't kill the game, but it could be imrpoved. Maybe its gets better on a harder difficulty. Just like most FPS, the main game is the MP. The MP is very fun, not to mention you will not have to shell out more money for upcoming map packs. They will be free. It looks way better then COD and plays very smoothly. The classes are fun, and you have to customize each set for diffrent situations. Great game Expand
  37. Dec 8, 2013
    10
    The only next gen FPS

    - gameplay is amazing and they fix all issues previous killzone had.
    - graphics, this is the best looking game of next gen. Everything looks stunning
    - story, it is amazing. It is a great story and will keep you entertained
    - Multiplayer is the best. Very fun
    - DLC map are free, a total of six maps. Can't wait for the rumored coop mode
  38. Dec 8, 2013
    6
    I was disappointed with this game. Sony designs an amazingly beautiful city that you don't get a chance to explore. Most of your missions are away from the city and in space. Why didn't they allow the player to fully immerse themselves in this megatropolis? Why not make it an open world game? Missions become very linear and boring. They should've given the opportunity to choose sidesI was disappointed with this game. Sony designs an amazingly beautiful city that you don't get a chance to explore. Most of your missions are away from the city and in space. Why didn't they allow the player to fully immerse themselves in this megatropolis? Why not make it an open world game? Missions become very linear and boring. They should've given the opportunity to choose sides at the end. The multiplayer is mediocre at best. There is no aim assist in the game, so expect novice players to have a difficult time staying on targets. Why did I give it a 6/10? It's worth a play through. In no way is it a horrible game, but they missed out on so much potential. Expand
  39. Dec 7, 2013
    8
    This game fixed all the problems that were in killzone 3's story. This game has a solid single player campaign and a amazing multiplayer that makes this a great game despite some issues
  40. Dec 7, 2013
    0
    This game can offer hopelessly nothing. Boring, standard, featureless and idea-free game play that what it is about.
    It is PS4 exclusive from Sony to demonstrate HD textures, that's it.
  41. Dec 7, 2013
    5
    Very bad gameplay (stupid design of locations, awful AI of enemies), storyline, cut-scenes are just pathetic, really poorly directed "supposed-to-be-epic" moments.
    Nice graphics for a launch title though.
    Killzone 2 and 3 are much, much better.
  42. Dec 7, 2013
    7
    man this game is awesome in many ways. The gameplay is %100 solid. But too bad the story is so boring. Call of Duty stories beat this game by a mile. I mean, why did the game end the way it did? ugh.
  43. Dec 6, 2013
    9
    A great game to start with ps4! graphics and sounds are really good, guns are very good looking and so are maps. It's 9 out of 10, because of story line. Must buy!
  44. Dec 6, 2013
    10
    Amazing. Beautiful. Next Generation IS HERE. When you think about this being a LAUNCH GAME it blows my mind. Multiplayer is the best I have ever played. SO addicting. Everything about this game screams NEXT GENERATION. What an accomplishment Guerrilla Games has done with Killzone: Shadow Fall.

    They also are updating the game for single player and multiplayer adding features to make the
    Amazing. Beautiful. Next Generation IS HERE. When you think about this being a LAUNCH GAME it blows my mind. Multiplayer is the best I have ever played. SO addicting. Everything about this game screams NEXT GENERATION. What an accomplishment Guerrilla Games has done with Killzone: Shadow Fall.

    They also are updating the game for single player and multiplayer adding features to make the game even better. I LOVE KILLZONE and this is THE REASON to buy a PS4!

    Get this game you will NOT be disappointed!@
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  45. Dec 6, 2013
    10
    Gameplay is fantastic.
    Graphics are the best so far out of ANY next gen game on any console.
    Sound is excellent. Good voice acting and gun sounds/explosions.
    Online is awesome.

    Best launch game of the current gen easily.
  46. Dec 6, 2013
    8
    Killzone shadow fall is a good game for the PS4 that actually makes use of the touchpad. Unfortunately there are some minor annoyances that keep the game from being great.

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

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

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

    Overall I think the game is pretty good for a launch title to show off the PS4 capabilities and what really pops out are those graphics. I just can't describe how much better looking this game is compared to a PS3 game. I would definitely recommend this as a launch title buy if you want a fun game that also makes good use of the PS4 capabilities.
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  47. Dec 5, 2013
    8
    a great tittle for the ps4, amazing next gen graphics, sound and fun gameplay. it is what fans of Killzone expect to find here, but one thing that is my personal gripe is it dosen't really innovate or reinvent the fps shooter. this series needs to innovate and take risks to be a must buy console seller right now its not that but it is still a robust game, hopefully they will inovate ona great tittle for the ps4, amazing next gen graphics, sound and fun gameplay. it is what fans of Killzone expect to find here, but one thing that is my personal gripe is it dosen't really innovate or reinvent the fps shooter. this series needs to innovate and take risks to be a must buy console seller right now its not that but it is still a robust game, hopefully they will inovate on the next Killzone. Expand
  48. Dec 4, 2013
    8
    While graphically stunning, the campaign was less compelling than I had hoped for. Gameplay was very smooth and the multiplayer was excellant. Worth playing for sure but I would buy it used.
  49. Dec 4, 2013
    6
    Killzone is one of the best looking games out there. but sadly that is all it will be known for. the story is forgettable, confusing, and sadly pretty boring.. it's pretty long, but it isn't satisfying.

    the multiplayer is just average. imagine COD if everyone had juggernaught x5. it has it's moments but it's not special. Killzone feels like nothing more than a tech demo for the ps4.
    Killzone is one of the best looking games out there. but sadly that is all it will be known for. the story is forgettable, confusing, and sadly pretty boring.. it's pretty long, but it isn't satisfying.

    the multiplayer is just average. imagine COD if everyone had juggernaught x5. it has it's moments but it's not special.

    Killzone feels like nothing more than a tech demo for the ps4. but I can't give it a high score for graphics. it's an average game with great graphics, and for that, 6/10
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  50. Dec 4, 2013
    7
    Killzone Shadowfall is the video game equivalent of Pamela Anderson 20 years back. Gorgeous to look at, but nothing else really worth your time. And boy is this game pretty. At times, it puts Crysis 3 maxed on PC to total shame. But that alone isn't enough to save it. The plot itself is decent, however poorly executed. If you asked me to tell you what happened, I simply wouldn't be able toKillzone Shadowfall is the video game equivalent of Pamela Anderson 20 years back. Gorgeous to look at, but nothing else really worth your time. And boy is this game pretty. At times, it puts Crysis 3 maxed on PC to total shame. But that alone isn't enough to save it. The plot itself is decent, however poorly executed. If you asked me to tell you what happened, I simply wouldn't be able to tell you because the storytelling is so unbelievably poor that it completely fails to convey what's going on at the end of the day it feels like a chain of disjointed missions with some reoccurring characters. The gameplay itself is decent, the characters aren't as snappy or responsive as they could be, but no worse than any other Killzone title in that respect either. Tools like the Owl, as well as many of the multiplayer perks help keep things interesting, but they fail to use any of these gadgets in a particularly creative way. The singleplayer campaign itself is around 10 hours long on hard at a guess, which is a fair bit longer than your average FPS these days, and the graphics are incredible and the level design is generally very good. Unfortunately, there ain't much re-playability here as there's no co-op, no higher difficulty etc if your first playthrough was on hard, bar trophy grinding, there really isn't any reason to play through again. The multiplayer is also decent, there's plenty of interesting perks and abilities, but a great number of the weapons are dull and samey, and the multiplayer gameplay despite it's creative intentions just end up being frag matches at certain map choke points. There are bots you can play against, but they're the equivalent of a practice mode in that you can't do any challenges or unlock anything while fighting against them, so they're not really useful to the average antisocial gamer. The last of a third mode outside of singleplayer and multiplayer limits the value of this game as well. While many games will have a third, like horde mode, or zombies, or something like that, all this has is SP and MP. Nothing else. I think at the end of the day though, Shadowfall is an essential title for your new PS4. Why? Because it's absolutely gorgeous if you want something to show off exactly what your new machine can do, this is the best looking console game to date bar nothing, and for that reason, an excellent title for anybody looking to see what their new hardware can do just don't expect a great game Shadowfall is just decent. Final Score: 7.0/10 Expand
  51. Dec 3, 2013
    5
    I really tried to like it, but this must be one of the most tedious games I’ve ever played. It’s also one of the best looking ones.
    It seems all the Sony fan-boys are giving it 10/10, but come on: Boring stealth, with boring puzzles and, to round it all off, countless instant-death traps (getting hit by a train, a spinning part of a reactor, etc…). The core game-play seems solid, but
    I really tried to like it, but this must be one of the most tedious games I’ve ever played. It’s also one of the best looking ones.
    It seems all the Sony fan-boys are giving it 10/10, but come on: Boring stealth, with boring puzzles and, to round it all off, countless instant-death traps (getting hit by a train, a spinning part of a reactor, etc…). The core game-play seems solid, but that’s just not enough to make this game fun. The disjointed boring story doesn’t help either…
    I can recognise this game for the technical achievement that it is, but that doesn’t make it a “good” game.
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  52. Dec 2, 2013
    9
    This game is amazing and worth playing. Let's go with the good first and then I'll say why not 10.
    (1) the game looks gorgeous.
    (2) The gameplay is fantastic. Fun weapon, secondary fire, different enemies requiring some strategy to take them out. The OWL and the touchpad are not gimmick at all and feel very natural to use. (3) Open environments. Many levels have a good numbem of options
    This game is amazing and worth playing. Let's go with the good first and then I'll say why not 10.
    (1) the game looks gorgeous.
    (2) The gameplay is fantastic. Fun weapon, secondary fire, different enemies requiring some strategy to take them out. The OWL and the touchpad are not gimmick at all and feel very natural to use.
    (3) Open environments. Many levels have a good numbem of options on how to approach enemies. Stealth is a possibility a few times, but mind that the AI is not deaf and easily aroused.
    (4) Good story, quite mature
    (5) Amazing setting/universe/lore.
    (6) WARZONES. As BF and COD are reviewed basically for their multiplayer, it is funny seeing Killzone with such low reviews. Even considering the low points bellow, it is an excellent single player campaign. And the multiplayer is second to none. Just a matter of personal preferences, but it is on par with the massive size of BF, the fast-paced run'n gun from COD. It has its own identity, and it is great. So it is rather strange to see it reviewing poorly considering the MP and the plus of a good SP.

    Now, why this is not a 10 in my humble opinion:
    (1) The Last of Us set the bar too high for 10s
    (2) MOST important: the narrative felt flat. Such a lost opportunity to make that epic game. With a touch of good narrative this game would be miles better deserving a better score. Not story, not setting, but scripts and acting (which allows the characters to grow, even with simple lines).
    (3) A minor point: there were some old infinite spawn enemies sessions. Particularly one close to the end annoyed me. But also bear in mind that it is a matter of strategy. Not lucky, not perfect aim all the time, but positioning and using your resources. I'm an average gamer, but I decided to go for my first platinum and played on hard on the first playthrough. Yeah, it is tough, but fair most of the times. Most of.

    That is it. If you want something new in the FPS genre, play this game. I have to say though. This game has a learning curve. Be patient. Don't be ashamed to play on easy in your first playthrough.
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  53. Dec 2, 2013
    6
    This game is mediocre. The campaign is okay, you probably won't be disappointed by that, but the multi-player is still lacking. You'll be left wondering why all the weapons seem to do the same amount of damage, and one wrong turn can have you staring down the enemy base defense turret with no warning. There are better games out there, but it isn't bad.
  54. Dec 2, 2013
    10
    We can all agree that this is one of the best looking games available today. I have a top-spec gaming PC and the PS4's graphic prowess and fluidity still blow me away. This is where optimisation for consoles really shines.

    Graphics aside, I have read several reviews describing Killzone: Shadow Fall as boring. Phrases like "cookie-cutter FPS" are commonplace, and some say the
    We can all agree that this is one of the best looking games available today. I have a top-spec gaming PC and the PS4's graphic prowess and fluidity still blow me away. This is where optimisation for consoles really shines.

    Graphics aside, I have read several reviews describing Killzone: Shadow Fall as boring. Phrases like "cookie-cutter FPS" are commonplace, and some say the breathtaking graphics only offset the "tedium" of gameplay. I couldn't disagree more. It may be predictable, but only in an exemplary fashion. Much like a Steinway & Sons piano, you know what to expect and there are no surprises but it still plays beautifully. This isn't a boring FPS, it is everything an FPS should be.

    The campaign on hard is pretty hard. It makes for a fun challenge and demands strategic efforts, somewhat unlike CoD and Halo. Killzone's campaign feels, to me, a little bit like the best bits of Ghost Recon and CoD combined, with a unique Killzone essence thrown in to the mix. The story, however, is bad. It's a childish commentary on foreign policy which, I can't imagine, would be taken seriously by anyone with a real interest in such issues. A political discussion isn't what an FPS is for, obviously, so perhaps we shouldn't be too critical of it. I just can't help thinking that they should have stuck to a less politically orientated story.

    The multiplayer is excellent: queues are short, game modes are interesting, maps are fantastic and the roles are more balanced than in the previous Killzone. The scout's invisibility now works in a way that is useful but not overpowered/used by every single player on the map. Every role (scout, assault and support) is useful and remains viable even when played as they are intended to be played. Much unlike trying to play a sniper like a sniper on CoD (think jumping around like a cloaked rabbit, quick-scoping a man wielding a heavy machine gun 10 metres away).

    If you like FPS games further than just CoD, you will like Killzone: Shadow Fall. A must-buy for any PS4 owner.
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  55. Dec 2, 2013
    8
    As a fan of the series this was a must have for me, I like the Killzone franchise and I was really happy when they announced Shadow Fall was going to be a launch title.

    Having said so I really enjoyed SF, it's a great game, it's not perfect but still a great game. The 0 ratings are complete and utter the game may not be good for all players but it's definitely not a 0, there's no way.
    As a fan of the series this was a must have for me, I like the Killzone franchise and I was really happy when they announced Shadow Fall was going to be a launch title.

    Having said so I really enjoyed SF, it's a great game, it's not perfect but still a great game. The 0 ratings are complete and utter the game may not be good for all players but it's definitely not a 0, there's no way.
    Even the haters (and the self-declared PC 'masterrace') must appreciate these graphics and that's at least something. Other than that I don't expect people who have never played a KZ game before or haven't done a bit of reading don't give a about certain characters and story.

    Positive
    + Probably the most stunning graphics I have ever seen on a console, even tho' KZ2 and 3 were also beautiful on the PS3
    + The Owl aspect of the game is awesome, it makes playing a shooter on a controller much more bearable since it helps players out tremendously
    + The controller is being utilized greatly, the touchpad is being used for the different command stances and audiologs play through the mono speaker (even tho' that jumpscared the out of me when I picked up my first audiolog deep in the night...)
    + Firing guns feels so satisfactory, especially the Helghan guns have a heavy 'Oomphf' feel to them
    + There are multiple ways you can play this game, personally I try to stealth but usually ends up in a Rambo massacre, no matter how, I love it
    + Multiplayer is great, many options, all weapons unlocked and some great maps

    Negative
    - Some events can drag on a bit too long and at times it's unclear what to do exactly
    - Multiplayer has only a maximum of 24 players, I'd have expected more for a nextgen game (64 players please)
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  56. Dec 1, 2013
    2
    One of only a few FPS games that have given me motion sickness over the years. There have been a few complaints online and apparently this series is known for it. Wish they would fix it by adding some more graphical options for things like head bob, fov and motion blur.
  57. Dec 1, 2013
    10
    I half to say i'v Been playing this game for hours, the multiplayer is awesome the single player is a bit short but I enjoyed it either way. Graphics are awesome, guns are great, sound is amazing. All in all an awesome experience so far, alot of unlockables and content i half to give this game a score of 10 because of how amazing it is.
  58. Dec 1, 2013
    7
    1) Multiplayer Multiplayer is a blast. Haven been playing it for hours it is really fun. Very different from Call of duty or BF4. And in my opinion better. The map are all small and the action fast paced. More similar to what you can find in Gears of War.

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

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

    If you plan on playing a lot of multiplayer buy the game. Otherwise, just rent it.
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  59. Dec 1, 2013
    4
    Okay first of all I'd like to say that this game looks absolutely stunning...graphics are mesmerising...I have never played a Killzone game before, so I thought would perhaps be a bit "newcomer friendly" but I was wrong.

    This game feels so boring and stale I couldn't finish it...I gave up after the third mission...There were no sort of guideline or hints at all and the result of that
    Okay first of all I'd like to say that this game looks absolutely stunning...graphics are mesmerising...I have never played a Killzone game before, so I thought would perhaps be a bit "newcomer friendly" but I was wrong.

    This game feels so boring and stale I couldn't finish it...I gave up after the third mission...There were no sort of guideline or hints at all and the result of that was me running around like a f*cktard for 2 hours not knowing how to get around....They should be developing an easier way to play it next time....story wise I think it was interesting, and graphically it was a bomb, best graphics in a game!
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  60. Dec 1, 2013
    9
    This game is beautiful, beautiful countryside and a fabulous story. I put 9 because the multiplayer interface is not nice, it is very poorly done, but the multiplayer itself is great, very well. So -1 due to the interface.
  61. Nov 29, 2013
    9
    Amazing visuals, kind of run of the mill single player its basically a graphical showcase but still enjoyable considering there is not much out right now grab it!
  62. Nov 29, 2013
    10
    Kill zone shadow fall was one of the first games i have played in a long time that I could not stop playing until I finished it so I greatly enjoyed my experiance
  63. Nov 29, 2013
    10
    What a great game after reading the reviews left by the critics I really did not expect much. But was I surprised this game is outstanding the graphics are jaw dropping the gameplay is great. This is a perfect game designed for the best console. Forget the negative reviews this game is simply awesome. All the negative reviews are xbox one gamers who cannot admit that the best games are only on ps4
  64. Nov 29, 2013
    8
    Killzone: Shadow Fall doesn't bring a whole lot new to the table, but it is still a very fun multiplayer experience. I haven't spent much time with the campaign (played a level or two), but that was never what excited me about the game. If you're looking into it for its single player component you may be disappointed, but it is my favorite online shooter for PS4 so far. The levels areKillzone: Shadow Fall doesn't bring a whole lot new to the table, but it is still a very fun multiplayer experience. I haven't spent much time with the campaign (played a level or two), but that was never what excited me about the game. If you're looking into it for its single player component you may be disappointed, but it is my favorite online shooter for PS4 so far. The levels are varied, and each one is gorgeous. Of the fps titles available at launch this was the only one designed exclusively for next-gen systems and it shows. The lighting and textures make the game a treat to look at. In terms of gameplay it feels like a fairly typical shooter, but done very well. There is nothing that makes Shadow Fall very unique, but what it does include feels very good. There are several abilities tied to each of the three classes you can play as. Several of these can get annoying at times, especially if you face a whole team of people using them. Each team also has a fixed base on the map where they will spawn unless a teammate has set down a spawn beacon that you can use. The predictability of the spawns means that there is a chance for the opposing team to set up around your base, and once that happens there isn't much you can do. There are automated turrets at each base to prevent them from getting too close, but these only do so much. It's fairly easy to set up outside of their range. Once that's done, the game becomes as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. This is a bigger issue in the team deathmatch modes where there isn't as much of an incentive to move about the map, but even in the objective based modes there's a chance once team gets the other pinned in their base.

    I would say 7/10 of my matches are free of ability spam and spawn camping (not the greatest percentage, i know), and when its running well Shadow Fall is a lot of fun to play. There is no aim assist which means the kills are generally slower, and it tends to reward better players. The characters move more smoothly than in passed Killzone titles, and the game is actually pretty fast paced. The game won't be everyones cup of tea, but I really enjoy it despite not having been the biggest fan of past Killzone games. It might be the game I've spent the most time with since PS4's launch.
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  65. Nov 28, 2013
    8
    Say what you want, but there is no denying that Killzone SF is a top notch launch title. The graphics fully showcase what is to come from the PS4. The use of the DS4 controller upgrades were cleverly done and didn't feel tacked on. IMO they added to the experience. There's a lot of variety to the levels and a good amount of freedom to take on any objective as you see fit. The storylineSay what you want, but there is no denying that Killzone SF is a top notch launch title. The graphics fully showcase what is to come from the PS4. The use of the DS4 controller upgrades were cleverly done and didn't feel tacked on. IMO they added to the experience. There's a lot of variety to the levels and a good amount of freedom to take on any objective as you see fit. The storyline was the best this studio has put forth yet. That being said, the studio could still do some work on making the storyline flow better and make more areas feel a bit more impactful. This studio is definately on the right track and I cant wait to see what comes next. Oh, I should also mention a weird glitch in the game where the voiceovers cut out, are super quiet, or the subtitles pop up but the characters never say a thing. That should've been fixed before it was launched. It can take you away from the experience quite a bit. Expand
  66. Nov 27, 2013
    6
    This game had the unfortunate billing of being Sony's flagship launch title for the PS4 and it just does not live up to that goal. If this game had been released with less fanfare, then I would have given it a better score. Still, this is a solid shooter that, unfortunately for Sony, falls on it's face in the one facet that a shooter needs to succeed nowadays in and that's the multiplayer.This game had the unfortunate billing of being Sony's flagship launch title for the PS4 and it just does not live up to that goal. If this game had been released with less fanfare, then I would have given it a better score. Still, this is a solid shooter that, unfortunately for Sony, falls on it's face in the one facet that a shooter needs to succeed nowadays in and that's the multiplayer. While the multiplayer is not inherently bad, it doesn't live up to the standard that has been set by CoD and Battlefield. Speaking as a Battlefield player, I personally felt like there was just too much of the same thing going on with pretty much everything in the game. Most of the weapons felt the same and the maps didn't feel very compelling to continue playing. The single-player takes the cake here as it's challenging and long, about 10 hours to complete. While the story isn't great, it's the best story I've seen in a single-player shooter in a long time. I really wanted this game to be the showcase game for the system. Instead it lived up to the Killzone name by presenting us a solid shooter that just doesn't quite live up to the hype that surrounded it. And with both Battlefield 4 and CoD being on the PS4, it's very hard to recommend this game over one of the two others, especially to a fan of either game. Expand
  67. Nov 27, 2013
    6
    This game has a very underwhelming story and an underwhelming multiplayer. Nothing in this game kept me wanting to come back, and it's very apparent that many others feel the same way since the multiplayer is practically empty. It has very great graphics, though, which is always good since you're constantly staring at it. One big annoyance is how poorly made the UI is. It took me a whileThis game has a very underwhelming story and an underwhelming multiplayer. Nothing in this game kept me wanting to come back, and it's very apparent that many others feel the same way since the multiplayer is practically empty. It has very great graphics, though, which is always good since you're constantly staring at it. One big annoyance is how poorly made the UI is. It took me a while to figure out how to invite friends to my game, and it can be difficult to navigate for newcomers. Expand
  68. Nov 26, 2013
    8
    Multiplayer is fantastic. The fact reviewers are basically being paid off or ignoring the multiplayer altogether says it all. BF4 has a worse campaign and gets stellar scores with basically the same multiplayer they had last time.

    The graphics in this game are unmatched at launch technically. I found the single player to be quite fun. It will get some patches to make some of the more
    Multiplayer is fantastic. The fact reviewers are basically being paid off or ignoring the multiplayer altogether says it all. BF4 has a worse campaign and gets stellar scores with basically the same multiplayer they had last time.

    The graphics in this game are unmatched at launch technically. I found the single player to be quite fun. It will get some patches to make some of the more difficult parts a little easier no doubt. I play on hard first time through and have been amazed, as a PC gamer with beast rig, that this system is outputting those visuals at launch. The OWL is tight as hell. The guns are amazing and the environments will keep you along on the ride with interest in what happens next. The story is okay. But this game is no C game. More like a B.

    Multiplayer so far is skill based. And it is awesome. No aim assist and very little input lag. The guns are balanced. They have patches in the works and the maps are free for the main modes, something that more people should be talking about. It really does amaze me at all the fanboyism in gaming today. Even the reviewers have become nothing but cynical hobbyists with absolutely no consistency in their views. There is simply no way this game is a lesser game than friggin' COD Ghosts. While the campaign isn't the greatest thing ever I had a lot of fun and that just carries over into the tough multiplayer which will be very offputting I hope for COD players.
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  69. Nov 26, 2013
    8
    I'm hooked. When I played Killzone: Mercenary on Vita (which by the way was a fantastic game), I was wondering how Killzone played on consoles. By looking at the screenshots, I thought Killzone: SF would be the next Crysis. While I was partially wrong, Shadow Fall is still a bona-fide shooter. The only aspect of Shadow Fall that did not appeal to me was the story. While the concept of aI'm hooked. When I played Killzone: Mercenary on Vita (which by the way was a fantastic game), I was wondering how Killzone played on consoles. By looking at the screenshots, I thought Killzone: SF would be the next Crysis. While I was partially wrong, Shadow Fall is still a bona-fide shooter. The only aspect of Shadow Fall that did not appeal to me was the story. While the concept of a cold war sounded cool, it was not executed correctly. Some missions get boring easily, and I really did not want to continue playing the story after 2 hours. However, Shadow Fall's multi-player, like Mercenary's is very fun and a great experience. Overall, this is a good shooter for the PS4 and a buy for any shooter fan. Expand
  70. Nov 26, 2013
    5
    This game shows off the PS4's power with the beautiful scenery to well developed characters, but the game play it's self leaves a lot to be desired with overall odd acting characters and a boring multiplayer.
  71. Nov 26, 2013
    9
    Killzone Shadow Fall is a beautiful game showing off what the PS4 is capable of Graphically. I mostly play online and have been enjoying the matches. I will be playing this game online for the next few months. Well worth the money for the this launch title.
  72. Nov 26, 2013
    5
    It is a gorgeous game. After the newness of the beauty wore off I realized I was bored. What really sticks out for me is that Killzone is not a series I enjoy. It is not a bad game, plays well, but after few hours I wanted to move onto another game. The game has more things going against it than for it in my opinion. The guns don't appeal to me, the story is poor and more confusing thanIt is a gorgeous game. After the newness of the beauty wore off I realized I was bored. What really sticks out for me is that Killzone is not a series I enjoy. It is not a bad game, plays well, but after few hours I wanted to move onto another game. The game has more things going against it than for it in my opinion. The guns don't appeal to me, the story is poor and more confusing than it should be, but if you play it for the multiplayer you will find more fun to be had there. I suppose if you really love the series, you will really enjoy the game. If you found the other titles a bit boring, repetitive, than move along. Expand
  73. dpc
    Nov 26, 2013
    8
    There's a lot to love about Killzone on the PS4 the graphics are amazing, the story is engaging and the gameplay is fun. To be sure, there are also a few hiccups. The amazingly overpowered enemies can be frustrating and too often you're supposed to do something with no idea how to do it or where to go. And one thing I found a bit stupid is why would Lucas not just bring a sniper rifleThere's a lot to love about Killzone on the PS4 the graphics are amazing, the story is engaging and the gameplay is fun. To be sure, there are also a few hiccups. The amazingly overpowered enemies can be frustrating and too often you're supposed to do something with no idea how to do it or where to go. And one thing I found a bit stupid is why would Lucas not just bring a sniper rifle with him? He'd save the day in about 2 minutes but I guess that wouldn't make for a very good game. It's absence is pretty noticeable though, especially when the bad guys ALWAYS have one! Overall, a great game and one that I continually play on the PS4 despite having 7 other games. It's an excellent addition to kick off your new gaming system! Expand
  74. Nov 25, 2013
    10
    If you want a legit next generation FPS, than this is your game. The graphics are stunning, no aim assist, no campers, no kids talking trash. This game has it all. Free DLC too!
  75. Nov 25, 2013
    9
    Kill zone is awesome as always. This time, the graphics are insane, Gameplay is fluid, and multi-player rocks. There are some software issues that should be addressed but other than that....... Great job on this game.
  76. Nov 25, 2013
    9
    This game is absolutely fantastic! It looks amazing and plays great. If you are a fan of the Killzone series or shooters this is for you. The pacing inst always great at times but i was always enjoying myself. I'm going back through the game working on trophies and still enjoying playing levels over and over again. Hope this helps you make a decision!
  77. Nov 25, 2013
    7
    The start of Killzone: Shadowfall should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect from the rest of the game. The visuals are beautiful overall, and often even breathtaking. The gameplay is solid, (although there were two spots in particular where I was meant to use the zipline to progress, but the game wouldn't let me equip it for some reason, but more on that later...) And I alsoThe start of Killzone: Shadowfall should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect from the rest of the game. The visuals are beautiful overall, and often even breathtaking. The gameplay is solid, (although there were two spots in particular where I was meant to use the zipline to progress, but the game wouldn't let me equip it for some reason, but more on that later...) And I also think that most of the guns feel like they lack any punch. My main problems with the game come in the form of story and voice acting. And the super generic feel. (It almost feels like the lovechild of a Killzone and Halo game.) The story is one we've heard a million times and even the plot twists where expected. I would nominate the the voice actors for Kellan, Echo, Sinclair, and Massar for the "Worst Voice Acting Ever in a Triple A Title" Award. Massar was especially poorly delivered. The acting wasn't unbearable, but I expected more out of a game that is so sexy graphically in contrast. Overall, I definitely recommend playing it because while I had my problems with it, it was fun. Just not as believable or immersive (yes, I know immersive isn't a real word but I think you know what I'm saying) as it might have been with better performances. Expand
  78. Nov 25, 2013
    5
    Any person rating this game high is deluding themselves. I wanted it to be great but the more I played it the more I just wanted it to be over. I don't often give up on games, but Killzone came close. I still believe PS4 will be a wonderful system, but besides from wonderful graphics, this game offered absolutely nothing to showcase it.
  79. Nov 25, 2013
    10
    the cool and solid gameplay better graphic than battlefield4 good cinematic cut scene sound and music are magical multiplayer part same past time and killzone sf has good server
  80. Nov 25, 2013
    5
    I thought past killzone games was fairly mediocre first person shooters good for 24 hour rentals. the good news is Killzone on ps4 is not as mind numbingly boring as the first game on ps1. the bad news it is about as interesting as killzone 2 and 3 and those games was not that interesting.

    It is the same gameplay as killzone 3. only in far less interesting setup of bad guys that run at
    I thought past killzone games was fairly mediocre first person shooters good for 24 hour rentals. the good news is Killzone on ps4 is not as mind numbingly boring as the first game on ps1. the bad news it is about as interesting as killzone 2 and 3 and those games was not that interesting.

    It is the same gameplay as killzone 3. only in far less interesting setup of bad guys that run at you in very dumb fashion much like in the stupid AI of quake 2 on the pc. The game does not do that much to keep it fresh.; Other than the new glitzy future type enviroments I dont see much here that is updated and it seems there is less of it.

    Also this game does not look that great cysis 3 on PC looks much more impressive than this and so does battlefield 4 4 to say I am underwhelmed by how this game looks is an understatement.
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  81. Nov 25, 2013
    4
    By far and away the worst killzone since KZ1. Boring story, boring gameplay, boring environments. Probably the coolest feature of this game is when you are being shot at the controller light changes color from green to yellow to red when you die. The multiplayer feels worse then KZ3, doesn't seem like theres any new game modes. I'm giving this a 4 because the graphics are actuallyBy far and away the worst killzone since KZ1. Boring story, boring gameplay, boring environments. Probably the coolest feature of this game is when you are being shot at the controller light changes color from green to yellow to red when you die. The multiplayer feels worse then KZ3, doesn't seem like theres any new game modes. I'm giving this a 4 because the graphics are actually incredibly good. That's all this game is though unfortunately a really shiny bad shooter. Call of Duty ghosts sucks, but KZ SF is even worse. Expand
  82. Nov 25, 2013
    10
    Best shooter at the moment. A perfect mix of solid gameplay and perfect graphics.

    Also it has a long history, it's replayable and very hard with the 'hard' difficulty. And I love the Dron!! :D

    Recommended!!!
  83. Nov 24, 2013
    10
    Needs a little improvements (Clan System, improved hip fire, etc) but other than that, it's an excellent game. For sure, the best looking game on any console at the moment.
  84. Nov 24, 2013
    9
    Positives:
    Graphics are beautiful
    Multiplayer is a joy ride and one of my favorites this year
    Gameplay is perfect to my means

    Negatives:
    Story sucks
  85. Nov 24, 2013
    10
    Click the link of the profile of people giving this game zeroes. They gave the X1 launch games tens while giving the ps4 launch games zeroes.

    As far as the critics, they said this game and BF4 had mediocre campaigns, yet the bad campaign in BF4 held no weight in its score. Hmm... kind of hard to take reviews seriously, now.
  86. Nov 24, 2013
    3
    The worst Killzone. Killzone 2, 3 and Mercenary are so much better. The level design and storytelling in Shadow Fall are absolutely abysmal. Avoid this game.
  87. Nov 24, 2013
    3
    killzone shadow fall is a crap game because if you played the last game all of are crap. last gen game have better multilayer battlefield 3 on Xbox and ps3 more fun
  88. Nov 23, 2013
    6
    Unfortunately I have to give this game a "Meh" rating due to the total let-down and... I hate to say... it's not as good as the previous KillZone games. I went in expecting it to be A LOT better than KillZone 2 & 3 and this game did not deliver. For one i was disappointed at the fact that the levels were pretty dull compared to the beautiful levels in the previous games. I feel like theUnfortunately I have to give this game a "Meh" rating due to the total let-down and... I hate to say... it's not as good as the previous KillZone games. I went in expecting it to be A LOT better than KillZone 2 & 3 and this game did not deliver. For one i was disappointed at the fact that the levels were pretty dull compared to the beautiful levels in the previous games. I feel like the developer rushed this game due to it's timeline for release, and it shows in quality. I must say that Xbox one so far is impressing me a whole lot more with Ryse. Let's hope later down the line better games come out for my PS4 Expand
  89. Nov 23, 2013
    9
    When I show off what the ps4 can do, I put this in before battlefield or rivals. The campaign is a science fiction dream and I had to focus not to die in combat as I was in awe of the environments. The story is lacking and the enemies aren't varied enough but the gunplay is tight and the owl is a great way to use the touchpad in shooters. The multiplayer is fun and different but anyWhen I show off what the ps4 can do, I put this in before battlefield or rivals. The campaign is a science fiction dream and I had to focus not to die in combat as I was in awe of the environments. The story is lacking and the enemies aren't varied enough but the gunplay is tight and the owl is a great way to use the touchpad in shooters. The multiplayer is fun and different but any lack of ranking or customization besides unlocks brought down the time I would've spent with it. The atmosphere and feel of the world is what makes it a must buy for me and shows promise of a bright future for ps4. Expand
  90. Nov 23, 2013
    9
    Graphically stunning with a single player campaign that is hugely evolved from its predecessor. The owl is fun to use and the campaign gives you many wide open areas with situations that can be approached in a number of different ways. Vekta city is beautiful and it is very impressive to see all of those buildings and NPCs in memory at once. The multiplayer is solid but I feel as thoughGraphically stunning with a single player campaign that is hugely evolved from its predecessor. The owl is fun to use and the campaign gives you many wide open areas with situations that can be approached in a number of different ways. Vekta city is beautiful and it is very impressive to see all of those buildings and NPCs in memory at once. The multiplayer is solid but I feel as though they should have tried to push the limits a bit more in terms of player count and new modes. This is probably my #1 recommended launch title as it really shows what the system can do. Definitely improved over the previous games and I can't wait to see the sequel! Expand
  91. Nov 22, 2013
    9
    Beautifullest game of the next game

    Strong gameplay

    More ten hours of game

    Multiplayers really exciting

    Even the story is interesting

    The perfect game for the launch
  92. Nov 22, 2013
    8
    Hello, everyone. I just finished the KZ SF on hardest diff. And I am torn a part by how different it is compare to KZ2/KZ3. It feels like they mainstreamed it way to much. On other hand it has Great visuals and sounds as usual and some fun new elements in gameplay like zero gravity and ur own bot, plus open world kind concept in missions. I do miss the heavy feel of movement from previousHello, everyone. I just finished the KZ SF on hardest diff. And I am torn a part by how different it is compare to KZ2/KZ3. It feels like they mainstreamed it way to much. On other hand it has Great visuals and sounds as usual and some fun new elements in gameplay like zero gravity and ur own bot, plus open world kind concept in missions. I do miss the heavy feel of movement from previous games that gave this game something special like more real feel if you may say. Ok. Single player is not bad not great it is in the middle. Multiplayer from what I experienced so far does feel more fun, fast, responsive and looking great. Plus as far as I know you can create your own rules for matches which is always good. My verdict is if u r KZ fan you already bought this game and if u not maybe wait until price drop. I rate this game solid 8!
    P.S.
    Dev. took out diff. Lang. Options that was present in previous KZ. But at least promised free maps for multiplayer!
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  93. Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Excellent game. The voice acting could be better but the plot is decent and the gameplay is solid. Visuals are fantastic, as to be expected, and the multiplayer is a blast. Overall I give the game an 8, but I'm marking it a ten to help wash out the troll votes, because this really is a must buy for any PS4 owner.
  94. Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Great game :
    - best visuals ever seen on a console fps game
    - Great story and narration
    - non linearity in the unwinding of the game
    - gameplay has much variety
    - great MP as for the previous KZ games
  95. Nov 22, 2013
    8
    Really enjoyed KillZone Shadow Fall.

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

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

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

    Overall I really enjoyed the more open world feel of the level design and picking and choosing where to hide or who to kill rather than the linearity you find in most other FPS right now.
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  96. Nov 22, 2013
    2
    This game sucks really bad. To think, I bought a PS4 just to play this POS. Bought it on the strength of Killzone 2 and 3 which were both great. I think Killzone 2 may be my favorite shooter of all time.

    Well, they really blew it with this turkey. What good are fancy graphics if the game play sucks. It seems like they copied the worst features of other games. Lots of pain in the ass
    This game sucks really bad. To think, I bought a PS4 just to play this POS. Bought it on the strength of Killzone 2 and 3 which were both great. I think Killzone 2 may be my favorite shooter of all time.

    Well, they really blew it with this turkey. What good are fancy graphics if the game play sucks. It seems like they copied the worst features of other games. Lots of pain in the ass puzzles and navigation issues and not enough shooting.

    And the graphics. Why does everything have to be a smoky hazy mess? They copied the haze and smoke of Crysis 3, and the dirt of Battlefield 4. There are much better graphics around and you don't need a PS4. Just look at "The Last of Us" or "COD Ghosts".

    Getting a PS4 to play this piece of garbage was clearly a mistake. I think I will return the PS4 and wait until some decent games are available for it. I can probably trade in the POS Shadow Fall at Gamestop for a decent price.

    So that's it for me. The end of the Killzone series. What a disappointment.
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  97. Nov 22, 2013
    10
    Killzone is an amazing high quality shooter that will be fun for a while. When i first saw the game at E3 i was amazed by the graphics and when i play the game i am still amazed. This is by far the prettiest launch title across both consoles and it goes nicely with the fun and more unique multiplayer. The multiplayer is not focused on prestige like other First Person shooters are allKillzone is an amazing high quality shooter that will be fun for a while. When i first saw the game at E3 i was amazed by the graphics and when i play the game i am still amazed. This is by far the prettiest launch title across both consoles and it goes nicely with the fun and more unique multiplayer. The multiplayer is not focused on prestige like other First Person shooters are all about. This multiplayer is more about just enjoying playing it along with unlocking cool player cards. At first i have to say it can be a bit confusing due to the menus not being easy to navigate but once you start using it you will find yourself being able to maneuver it quite easily. The gamemode Warzone is very fun to play and exciting. The game is also not as focused on kills like other FPS games are but more focused on a collective score from missions, kills, and challenges. The campaign is also fun and offers a good challenge. The campaign is fun and a great bonus to the solid multiplayer. For the average Call of Duty player you may find yourself not liking it just because its not what your used to but if you give it a chance and or you feel Call of Duty is getting old, this is a great title to pick up! I would give this game a solid 9.5 but because there is no option and there are negative reviews for no good reason i will give this a 10. If the menus were a little more easy to navigate however i would probably have given this a 10 anyways. Expand
  98. Nov 22, 2013
    8
    This is truly next gen I bought this as my launch title just to show the power of the Ps4 it certainly does that Here is my huge problem with the game Save points are so bad If you plan on sitting down to play you better dedicate 1-2 hours the game saves on chapters! The game is gorgeous controls perfect in my book story is so so.... Good launch title though
  99. Nov 22, 2013
    10
    This game simply looks amazing! I have always been a killzone fan from the 2nd installment and continue to this day I'm so glad to be playing Killzone Shadowfall. It looks great and the tactical echo is also something I really like. The game play is now diversified and gives you the opportunity to do things the way you play and like to play. And have I told you it looks GREAT? IT tools AMAZING!
  100. Nov 22, 2013
    9
    While the campaign can be frustrating at times, and there is never really a clear understanding of where you need to go next, it is a very engaging story. But its shortcomings are more than made up for in Multiplayer.

    Fantastic game!
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 88
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.