• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
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  1. Mar 24, 2014
    7
    Killzone Shadow Fall deserves less, Guerrilla and Sony tried to hide its real resolution and frame drops with false marketing and trying to focus the attention on its awful lightning.
  2. Apr 23, 2014
    7
    Warning. Do NOT determine your purchase on one mans opinion, preferals and reviews. This review contains somewhat harsh feedback but i enjoy this game to an extend and would not regret my 60 euro purchase if i didn't get it as a birthday present.

    Killzone Shadow fall is a good game, but as a big Killzone fan it pains me to admit this game is overall the least impressive game in the
    Warning. Do NOT determine your purchase on one mans opinion, preferals and reviews. This review contains somewhat harsh feedback but i enjoy this game to an extend and would not regret my 60 euro purchase if i didn't get it as a birthday present.

    Killzone Shadow fall is a good game, but as a big Killzone fan it pains me to admit this game is overall the least impressive game in the franchise. The talented FPS developer Guerrilla finally went to the right direction with the story but failed to deliver what it was supposed to become and brought us an underdeveloped story with even less likeable characters than in the previous games with sometimes silly voice acting. Whats worse is the flawed game design, a.i, confusing empty open levels, broken stealth elements during the campaign.

    The Multiplayer design is great and you can see developers like Eric Boltjes did their best to listen to fan feedback ad much as possible by making it more teambased than killzone 3. Sadly, the overall dramaticly changed art design and set pieces, which always made the franchise distinct from the typical generic shooters just made it lose its identity and soul.

    Contrary to previous killzones, Shadow fall has a more arcady feel, uninspiring looking weapons, gun sounds and sounds of explosions that sound more like arcade machines, rather than feeling like you're on an actual futuristic warfield. Overall, this is a decent, yet the in my opinion best MP shooter that launched up until Titanfall but this is a terrible changd for Killzone fans. For me, Killzone Shadow Fall is an ok, pretty fun Multiplayer shooter with the name Killzone attached to it and the overall change of pace, set pieces and art direction made it lose its Soul.

    I really want to see another Killzone game but an actual sequel to Killzone 2 and 3. More colours are fine but please Guerrilla keep the same set pieces and pacing and overall art design and weight the fanbase expected from a Killzone game instead of focussing on a on existent fanbase.

    Pros
    Beautiful visuals
    Very Solid, fun, team oriented multiplayer!

    Cons
    Very Disappointing and frustrating second half of the campaign
    Underdeveloped Story and Characters
    Uninspiring weapons
    No epic gun sounds and sounds from explosions
    Lacking the epic set pieces and living environment that was present in the Multiplayer in Killzone 3. (My biggest issue)

    Killzone Shadow Fall has a lot of design flaws and changes that are less appealing to many, but fortunately for the team oriented MP fanatics, the Multiplayer is impressive to say at least and a lot of fun once you addapt.

    Based on my experience i give Killzone Shadow Fall a 7.5/10.
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  3. May 15, 2014
    7
    Shadow Fall is quite a spectacle for those testing out their shiny new PS4 consoles, but some will criticize it for lacking in a true next-gen experience. Visuals are top-notch as is game play, but we have come to expect these from Sony powerhouse Guerrilla Games. However, while the OWL and other features are welcome additions, there is an overall feeling of something lacking in theShadow Fall is quite a spectacle for those testing out their shiny new PS4 consoles, but some will criticize it for lacking in a true next-gen experience. Visuals are top-notch as is game play, but we have come to expect these from Sony powerhouse Guerrilla Games. However, while the OWL and other features are welcome additions, there is an overall feeling of something lacking in the evolution of the series, particularly for the first installment on the PS4. FPS fans as well as fans of the franchise will no doubt get their fix from this title, but there is little memorable here; an experience that is soon forgotten, and one that will quickly be overshadowed by the wealth of promising titles coming soon to next generation consoles Expand
  4. May 29, 2014
    7
    Graphics: 7.2 Sound: 7.5 Gameplay: 7.2 Fun/Story: 7.0

    An average game, some disappointment with graphics and story. Of course it doesn´t look bad and it has some nice effects and landscapes but PS4 has power for much more.
  5. Jun 25, 2014
    7
    First off i'm a huge Killzone fan I own and still play most of the titles don't own a psp or vita so know nothing about them.
    The secondary fire is back thrilled about that was pissed 2 and 3 didn't have them.
    The graphic are stunning. But the story is weak really weak. And there are some punishing difficulty spikes in parts of this game. I'd wait for a price drop if your going to get
    First off i'm a huge Killzone fan I own and still play most of the titles don't own a psp or vita so know nothing about them.
    The secondary fire is back thrilled about that was pissed 2 and 3 didn't have them.
    The graphic are stunning.
    But the story is weak really weak.
    And there are some punishing difficulty spikes in parts of this game.
    I'd wait for a price drop if your going to get this game.
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  6. Sep 16, 2014
    7
    It is a good game, the best thing of this game is the graphics. It beats every other PS4 game graphics. The story is good, but it gets frustrating and boring. The gameplay is nice, weapons are awesome and the touchpad tools too. Also pvp is not so great, it is an average shooter multiplayer.
  7. Nov 19, 2014
    7
    I was a huge fan Killzone 1 and 2 on the PS2. Especially Killzone 1; For its time it was far ahead of many FPS games. So, here comes Killzone Shadow Fall for the PS4, I picked the game up expecting something a lot more than what I received. The graphics were good, and the gameplay mechanics were great, as always with Killzone. But everything else felt very dull and lackluster to me. I feltI was a huge fan Killzone 1 and 2 on the PS2. Especially Killzone 1; For its time it was far ahead of many FPS games. So, here comes Killzone Shadow Fall for the PS4, I picked the game up expecting something a lot more than what I received. The graphics were good, and the gameplay mechanics were great, as always with Killzone. But everything else felt very dull and lackluster to me. I felt like I was playing every other FPS shooter game; "run here, kill enemies, run here, kill enemies, ambushed, kill enemies, etc". I ended up returning it to GameStop after about 6 hours of gameplay and never touching it again.

    Overall, Killzone Shadow Fall is a great example of what happens when developers draw out games for too long. They had a great franchise but they beat it to death. Still, I would recommend this game to someone looking for a decent FPS game on this PS4, but it wouldn't be my first game recommendation to someone.
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  8. Feb 4, 2023
    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!
  9. Oct 2, 2014
    7
    The graphics are incredible, and the details of the world are impressive historiography of the single player is good, not the best game of the genre or the game of the year, but it's worth a little attention to this title, which tends to greatly improve the fufuro
  10. Oct 12, 2014
    7
    This is a fun game even when sometimes is a little annoying, a little generic FPS nothing special, just some beautiful environments, not very replayable.
  11. Oct 13, 2014
    7
    Про Shadow Fall особо долго говорить не нужно, да и не получится. Игра получилась безусловно очень красивой, раскрывающей и показывающей нам возможности новой консоли, однако у неё есть достаточно весомые минусы, которые делают её не лучшей Килзоной из всех вышедших. Во-первых, сюжет в игре, хоть это и шутер, всё равно должен быть. И желательно, чтобы он не читался на 2-3 главы вперёд,Про Shadow Fall особо долго говорить не нужно, да и не получится. Игра получилась безусловно очень красивой, раскрывающей и показывающей нам возможности новой консоли, однако у неё есть достаточно весомые минусы, которые делают её не лучшей Килзоной из всех вышедших. Во-первых, сюжет в игре, хоть это и шутер, всё равно должен быть. И желательно, чтобы он не читался на 2-3 главы вперёд, чтобы он хоть иногда, но заставлял удивиться происходящему на экране. Килзон этим похвастаться не смог. Игра содержит в себе парочку интересных моментов, которыми игра может запомнится, не более того. Концовка и вовсе мутная. Однако, стоит отметить, что игра вошла в стартовую линейку игр от Sony, и можно сделать небольшие поблажки игре, как "первооткрывателю" и бенчмарку новой консоли. Итог: Я ставлю игре среднюю оценку за графические какие-никакие, но инновации и некоторые очень замечательные главы, которые действительно запомнились. Стоит отметить отдельным слово управление дроном на тачпаде, это было ново и интересно. Оценка 7 из 10. Expand
  12. Jun 25, 2016
    7
    +
    great graphics
    Enjoyable gun play
    interesting, useful gadgets
    OK story

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    not enough enemies to shoot!
    stupid, long, boring puzzles

    Despite its major flaws, the game manages to be fun for most of its course.
  13. Oct 20, 2014
    7
    About Shadow Fall particularly long talk is not necessary, and will not work. The game turned out certainly very beautiful, revealing and showing us the possibility of a new console, but it has a fairly significant disadvantages that make it not the best of all Killzone. Firstly, the story of the game, even it is a shooter, still should be. And it is desirable that the plot is not viewedAbout Shadow Fall particularly long talk is not necessary, and will not work. The game turned out certainly very beautiful, revealing and showing us the possibility of a new console, but it has a fairly significant disadvantages that make it not the best of all Killzone. Firstly, the story of the game, even it is a shooter, still should be. And it is desirable that the plot is not viewed by 2-3 chapters ahead to the story though sometimes forced to wonder what is happening on the screen. Killzone boast could not. The game contains a couple of interesting points, which the game may be remembered. Ending at all muddy. However, it is worth noting that the game came into the starting line of games from Sony, and it is possible to make small concessions to the game as a "pioneer" and benchmark of the new console. Bottom line: I put the game an average rating for the graphics, but the innovation and some very remarkable chapters that really memorable. It is worth noting a separate word controling drone on the touchpad, it was new and interesting. Ranked # 7 of 10. Expand
  14. Apr 23, 2015
    7
    This game is great as a launch title for showcasing what the PS4 could be able to deliver. It takes full advantage of the PS4 controller (something than more recent games fail to do) and the multiplayer is probably its best part.

    On the other hand, the graphics are good, but not awesome. The story sets out to be interesting, but after a few hours it will turn out to be dull and
    This game is great as a launch title for showcasing what the PS4 could be able to deliver. It takes full advantage of the PS4 controller (something than more recent games fail to do) and the multiplayer is probably its best part.

    On the other hand, the graphics are good, but not awesome. The story sets out to be interesting, but after a few hours it will turn out to be dull and repetitive. It's pretty much the same with the weapons and everything else in it.

    It's worth a shot if you got it for free when you bought the console, as I did, or if you find an incredible deal.
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  15. Jun 27, 2018
    7
    Does Killzone Shadow Fall live up to its predecessors? Let's find out. Guerilla accepted the honor of having Killzone Shadow Fall be a launch title for the PS4 to showcase the power of its graphics. It is a very visually stunning game, probably one of the most beautiful I've played to date. You may even forget that you're playing a shooter with the gorgeous backgrounds. However, being aDoes Killzone Shadow Fall live up to its predecessors? Let's find out. Guerilla accepted the honor of having Killzone Shadow Fall be a launch title for the PS4 to showcase the power of its graphics. It is a very visually stunning game, probably one of the most beautiful I've played to date. You may even forget that you're playing a shooter with the gorgeous backgrounds. However, being a launch title also meant the game was rushed and lacked content at launch. Initially, warzones had very limited options which impacted the game with negative reviews and a low playerbase. While there have been numerous improvements, the damage had already been done. I just picked up a copy of the game cheap and the numbers in multiplayer are still low. I feel like Guerilla focused too much on the number of weapons available and weapon attachments instead of focusing on gameplay. They also left out four important classes from the previous 2 games, the medic, the engineer, the tactician and the infiltrator. Instead they rolled three of those classes into the support class and the infiltrator returned as the insurgent, but it was no where near as good as the originals. Killzone 2 was fun. There were enough weapons and you could mix and match abilities with each class to play how you wanted to play. It was 32 player online which meant constant action. There was always a fight going on somewhere. Killzone 3 and SF were rather dull in that regard. Also, you could do some real damage with rockets and the grenade launcher in Killzone 2. That was blast, pun intended. You also got a grenade count of three. You can get extra throwables in SF, but you have to buy them with valor as a boost and it only lasts one round. I also didn't like how I had to press right on the D-Pad to use stun blast. This felt awkward as you have to momentarily stop moving your toon to use the stun blast ability which leaves you vulnerable to attack. Multiplayer is about speed and mobility and you can't afford to stop moving even for a second. I haven't played the campaign mode so I can't review the game there. My primary focus is multiplayer. However, I have heard that it's not that good. From what I do know about the story, Helghan has become a lifeless rock which is uninhabitable. The Helghast were granted half of Vekta as their new home to make up for the atrocity committed during the war. I had hoped for something different at the end of Killzone 3. I was hoping the war would go to Earth and we'd get a Helghast campaign. Instead we got a story that made little sense. There's no way the VSA would allow the Helghast onto their homeworld because the two factions were bitter enemies. The original Killzone had the best story with Templar, Luger, Haaka, and Rico. Killzone 2 was OK, and Killzone 3 was more about Hollywood style action. I hope that we get a better Killzone 5 or a reboot of the series that picks up where Killzone 2 left off and does away with 3 and SF. I still gave the game an 8 though because the graphics are great, the music is good, the gameplay isn't as good as KZ2 but it's above average and has marked improvements in the series. The gave the support class a spawn beacon so there's no more base camping. They also give you the ability to create your own warzone. However, I still want the old 16v16 32 multiplayer back from Killzone 2. There were no lag issues with 32 players. Expand
  16. Apr 15, 2016
    7
    Killzone Shadow Fall is a first-person shooter video game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment

    Killzone Shadow Fall opts for a more open-ended, stealth-based approach. Levels are much more open than in previous games, allowing for multiple ways/routes to complete objectives. Also in Shadow Fall, for the first half of the campaign, the player is alone
    Killzone Shadow Fall is a first-person shooter video game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment

    Killzone Shadow Fall opts for a more open-ended, stealth-based approach. Levels are much more open than in previous games, allowing for multiple ways/routes to complete objectives. Also in Shadow Fall, for the first half of the campaign, the player is alone in firefights, with the OWL as the player's only companion, which is able to lay down cover fire, among other abilities. During the second half onward, the player is occasionally joined by Echo as an ally, where she is able to snipe enemies marked by the player
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  17. Mar 22, 2016
    7
    A launch title for PS4. Good graphics and gameplay, multiplayer was bleh and campaign was no where near as good as KZ3. KZ3 is the definitive KZ, not this.
  18. Mar 25, 2015
    7
    The gameplay is fluid and has good FPS mechanics.Graphics are good being a PS4 release game.Is not the the best PS4 game or even a great PS4 game but is a good one and will bring you some hours of correct FPS game an a decent history and characters development.
  19. Apr 22, 2015
    7
    Where do I start with Killzone: Shadow Fall? Do you start with it's beautiful graphics that gives a pc a run for it's money? Or should I start with the boring and typical First Person Shooter campaign. This game left me feeling disappointed, but at the same time, extremely impressed with my ps4. I was bored throughout the shooting gallery of a campaign, even though it showed some flashesWhere do I start with Killzone: Shadow Fall? Do you start with it's beautiful graphics that gives a pc a run for it's money? Or should I start with the boring and typical First Person Shooter campaign. This game left me feeling disappointed, but at the same time, extremely impressed with my ps4. I was bored throughout the shooting gallery of a campaign, even though it showed some flashes of excellency. I wish we would have been in the city more throughout it, not just one mission. Now, to look at the multiplayer, one of the best in this series. I played killzone 3 multiplayer extensively on the ps3, enough to understand how these games work. This game provides 0 aim assist, and on console, it can be very difficult. But the experience I had with the multiplayer was great, it's what saves this game. Also the free dlc maps from the developer helps, wish we would see that more. Expand
  20. May 28, 2015
    7
    Killzone Shadow Fall is a good game. It has fun shooting, diversity with puzzles and environments, amazing artwork and good level design. The Owl defense drone allows for tactical gameplay as well.

    The story, however, is below average and characters outside of Echo aren't interesting. Echo is a good character, though. The UI is a mess, and gunplay, while solid, could be a little
    Killzone Shadow Fall is a good game. It has fun shooting, diversity with puzzles and environments, amazing artwork and good level design. The Owl defense drone allows for tactical gameplay as well.

    The story, however, is below average and characters outside of Echo aren't interesting. Echo is a good character, though. The UI is a mess, and gunplay, while solid, could be a little tighter.

    A good game overall definitely worth 10-15 hours of fun.
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  21. Jan 7, 2016
    7
    Whilst the graphics are truly stunning and worthy of Next-Gen, the games story mode is slightly lacking in atmosphere. The online side of the game has a whole branch of positives, but ultimately flows in a style I found slightly unrewarding. Despite such factors, I found myself gripped at times by what was on screen.
  22. Aug 21, 2015
    7
    The events of Killzone Shadow Fall take place thirty years after the events of Killzone 3. Set in a time of planetary colonization, the game focuses on the conflict between the Vektans and the Helghast, two rival colonist factions inhabiting a remote planet. For 3 decades, both factions have lived side by side, separated by an enormous security wall – but now their cold war is about to runThe events of Killzone Shadow Fall take place thirty years after the events of Killzone 3. Set in a time of planetary colonization, the game focuses on the conflict between the Vektans and the Helghast, two rival colonist factions inhabiting a remote planet. For 3 decades, both factions have lived side by side, separated by an enormous security wall – but now their cold war is about to run hot. It is up to Lucas Kellan, a member of the military intelligence unit dubbed the Shadow Marshals, to try to protect the fragile peace that exists. A new warrior for a new era of war, Kellan 's missions will range from quiet infiltrations to all-out combat. Lucas will need to be methodical and ready to adapt, as any misstep could lead to mutually assured destruction. Expand
  23. Sep 6, 2022
    7
    Top 3 in the best graphics game in the PS4 era great entertaining game I prefer this storyline to the COD franchise (too boring). Overall a great game in the PS4 library.
  24. Sep 3, 2015
    7
    I couldn't judge the book from the cover so I gave it a shot and played for hours and here is my feedback

    Graphics: over all is good some few interfering between the Kalin and the walls occurred in the early stages but overall is good. Features : the Drone idea is mind blasting and easly control, Control: very good my only negative feedback that i m not a big fan of High techs space
    I couldn't judge the book from the cover so I gave it a shot and played for hours and here is my feedback

    Graphics: over all is good some few interfering between the Kalin and the walls occurred in the early stages but overall is good.
    Features : the Drone idea is mind blasting and easly control,
    Control: very good
    my only negative feedback that i m not a big fan of High techs space video games cuz it has a lack of moral and any kind of storyboard, this game has no point and dont waste your time following the conversation between the characters as that wont change anything
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  25. Oct 23, 2015
    7
    Un juego que no tiene que ver casi nada con la saga, la campaña para mi es una de las mejores de su género, pero con un online muy pobre comparado con Killzone 2, ese juego puso el listón del juego online demasiado alto. Un buen juego si quieres un modo campaña de Shooter en condiciones.
  26. Dec 1, 2015
    7
    The game is absolutely gorgeous not doubt it! You wanna is stop and looking around in each mission the environment is amazing, the reply value is good, the guns absolutely my favorites this game is a masterpiece of FPS but I won't give this game high rating because doesn't deserve it and I will explained the game has a horrible storyline in this game disappointed, bored and anoying with aThe game is absolutely gorgeous not doubt it! You wanna is stop and looking around in each mission the environment is amazing, the reply value is good, the guns absolutely my favorites this game is a masterpiece of FPS but I won't give this game high rating because doesn't deserve it and I will explained the game has a horrible storyline in this game disappointed, bored and anoying with a main character no one will remember him. Was a wasted of a good material here thought! This game could be won many game awards but the story really screw up everything! The game can be repeated so anoying sometimes you can just hide and wait other do your job. The final is sad in terms of boring how horrible ending...This game will be disappoint the fans of Killzone. For new gamers will be alright for some time. Hope the next Killzone will be better and a consistent storyline. Expand
  27. Sep 25, 2016
    7
    Um dos FPS mais injustiçados dessa geração. O jogo é bom, não é tão bom quanto o 2 ou 3, mas está longe de ser ruim. É o carro-chefe dos FPS da Sony, portanto, ele merece muita atenção e mais cuidado. Espero uma sequência pra me impressionar.
  28. Apr 26, 2016
    7
    I’ve only played the campaign as I am not interested on playing this kind of games online. I must say that the campaign felt quite different in comparison to the other killzones. The other killzones were much more epic, I mean the setting was a proper war whereas this one was more of a covert ops game. Don’t get me wrong this does not mean the game is all about infiltration and stuff, itI’ve only played the campaign as I am not interested on playing this kind of games online. I must say that the campaign felt quite different in comparison to the other killzones. The other killzones were much more epic, I mean the setting was a proper war whereas this one was more of a covert ops game. Don’t get me wrong this does not mean the game is all about infiltration and stuff, it isn’t, in my opinion it is still a bullets flying everywhere festival. This, for me, means that in terms of story I found it was slightly less interesting but the gameplay is quite similar to the other killzones which is good. Summarising here, I’d say is fun to play with a plot that gives you and excuse but won’t surprise you.

    Graphics and sound are pretty good with some scenarios that will let you “wow, this is good”, but it is not as amazing as some game magazines say. It is good but just that, good. I have to say that the level design is excellent though, the scenarios are quite big and in a lot of situations, they give you the chance of addressing a situation in several different ways.

    Overall, I’d say is a good shooter, not great, there’s much better stuff out there but you’ll have some decent fun playing the campaign.
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  29. Apr 16, 2017
    7
    Overall the game is decent, There is nothing WOW about this game, but still decent. Single player is good with more open level design, graphics are as you would expect. BUT compared to the previous titles Shadow Fall Focuses On story then blind brute shooting which is well explained. there are also some scenes In the game which are amazing.
    And now the combat / shooting mechanics THAT IS
    Overall the game is decent, There is nothing WOW about this game, but still decent. Single player is good with more open level design, graphics are as you would expect. BUT compared to the previous titles Shadow Fall Focuses On story then blind brute shooting which is well explained. there are also some scenes In the game which are amazing.
    And now the combat / shooting mechanics THAT IS TERRIBLE, but if you are solely controller user then it wont suck that much.There is No auto aim as always, no aim assistance, and no cover system like that of kill zone 3, IN Combat you have to rely on your fancy combat buddy which is a drone for support, distraction bla bla....etc etc and some other fancy features, And about health which doesn't regenerate by it self like in other modern shooters.
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  30. Mar 29, 2016
    7
    It's a good game but defiantly nothing amazing, lacks a story although it has good action and a good gadget. Not much more i can say about this apart from it's stunning graphics.

    pros
    - stunning graphics
    - good shooting mechanics and gadget
    - okay for a ps4 exclusive

    Cons
    - fails for a engaging story
    - can seem repetitive
    - only just come out on top in the killzone franchise
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.