Killzone: Shadow Fall

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

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  1. JimDarkmagic
    Jan 29, 2015
    5
    That absence of meaningful evolution might be Killzone: Shadow Fall's biggest sin. For all the next-gen bluster of its visuals and the repeated blunt-force attempts to ram a message home, Guerrilla's first shot on the PS4 retreads shooter cliches, and poorly. In a launch lineup crowded with shooters, Killzone: Shadow Fall sits at the bottom.
  2. KusHReview
    Dec 30, 2013
    7
    This game shows what the next-gen games will be like and its a great success for Guerrilla Games. The Graphics are fantastic though I found the first few missions quite boring and too long. The Ending to the single player mode is great and the story was interesting. However the multiplayer is quite awful. On the negative side the maps are all quite big and when you find a game you cannotThis game shows what the next-gen games will be like and its a great success for Guerrilla Games. The Graphics are fantastic though I found the first few missions quite boring and too long. The Ending to the single player mode is great and the story was interesting. However the multiplayer is quite awful. On the negative side the maps are all quite big and when you find a game you cannot vote for them. Also its quite a slow paced multiplayer, not enough gadgets. On the positive side there is a large amount of guns to discover and use! Overall this is a great game which can keep you playing for a couple of hours.… Expand
  3. PMG
    Jul 9, 2014
    6
    If i have to be honest this game is pretty generic. The story is boring with unmerable characters. That said the first true level has sandbox levels of freedom and it is helped along by the zipline. The game has excellent controls and really feel like a game that was designed with the DuelShock 4 as it is very fluid. I will say i have way more fun with other online shooters sinse the lackIf i have to be honest this game is pretty generic. The story is boring with unmerable characters. That said the first true level has sandbox levels of freedom and it is helped along by the zipline. The game has excellent controls and really feel like a game that was designed with the DuelShock 4 as it is very fluid. I will say i have way more fun with other online shooters sinse the lack of a level up feature often makes me fell like i wasted my time if i did badly and that were no rewards. But the game is backed up by excellent visuals, great and varied weapons, and cool map design. Oh yeah and one final thing. The enemys are idiots and yet somehow they manage to have a difficulty spike in the latter sections of the 10 or so hour campain.… Expand
  4. InFurbo
    Jan 16, 2014
    5
    Killzonde: Shadow Fall its a beautiful game and the shows the power of PS4 but gameplay its not that good. Story its repetitive and Multiplayer its not get me
  5. TravelerLloyd
    Jan 19, 2014
    7
    This is not a bad game, I only played the online multi-player version. For what I have seen so far, I like it. If you like shooter games you will probably like this one. I am just into more story line mode and a bit of strategy combined but overall I say go for it. I doubt I add this to my collection as I am a bit more serious but it is free to play the online multi player version so I do.
  6. XBONE
    Jan 27, 2014
    9
    Best FPS of next gen. It reminds you of how fun, and what a FPS is capable of doing. Addictive gameplay, good graphics, and a wide variety of weapons.
  7. cntrl
    Nov 28, 2014
    8
    Awesome Game.
    It's the first Killzone Title I've played so far (except the one on the PSP a couple of years ago) and really, really like it. The Story is good, but I recommend to play at least one of the predecessors or research a little bit on google, before diving into Shadow Fall. Graphics are really great, still one of the best looking Ps4 Games out there, but the best thing about    Awesome Game.
    It's the first Killzone Title I've played so far (except the one on the PSP a couple of years ago) and really, really like it. The Story is good, but I recommend to play at least one of the predecessors or research a little bit on google, before diving into Shadow Fall. Graphics are really great, still one of the best looking Ps4 Games out there, but the best thing about this game is the multiplayer mode. It's definitely not as fast paced as COD, but that's good! You need to have a more tactical approach, to be successful, keep your support characters alive, place important spawn beacons and do not rush in like in other first person shooters.
    9/10    … Expand
  8. jeff002400
    Feb 5, 2014
    7
    A great launch title for the PS4. The action can definitely be intense. If you're not into COD or BF then this is the game for you if you are looking for an FPS. My review only covers the single player campaign. I never delved into multiplayer.

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

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

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

    That being said, the superb action makes up for it and helps keep the overall score up for this game.    … Expand
  9. Ramiro1992
    Jun 3, 2014
    5
    A poor contribution to the franchise, this game is a real dissapontment when it comes to talk about a ps4 launch game, not as bad as Knack, but stlll a mediocre game, very weak IA, this is not a good game at all.
    No improvements over the previous releases, this is what the ps4 have to offer? really? this must be a joke, someone please show me a good ps4 game before i decide never buy that system
  10. HaloFever
    May 8, 2016
    6
    Killzone Shadowfall is called Shadowfail for a reason. Most of the game is B level effort that the developer expects you to play like AAA game. The story is non-sensical, and tries to make you empathize with space Nazis. You just can't empathize with space Nazis. Maybe you will feel bad for the civilians who have to live in the space Nazi side of the planet, but their plight is the faultKillzone Shadowfall is called Shadowfail for a reason. Most of the game is B level effort that the developer expects you to play like AAA game. The story is non-sensical, and tries to make you empathize with space Nazis. You just can't empathize with space Nazis. Maybe you will feel bad for the civilians who have to live in the space Nazi side of the planet, but their plight is the fault of the space Nazis. A poor story alone has never ruined an otherwise fun game. Too bad Shadowfail has frustrating, outdated gameplay. Perhaps I was put off by the not 1, not 2, but at least 4 tutorials in the game. Grenades take 10 seconds to throw, and you will be killed by enemy fire before you can throw one. Enemies have X-Ray binocular vision and have no problem shooting a moving target and making cover is almost worthless. The levels themselves are made non-sensical by arbitrary use of fences or piles of rubble. At least 25% of the game is spent looking for the waypoint. One frustrating set of levels uses the same non-sensical logic puzzle. You need to disable sentry devices in the same way. Moving forward, however, has nothing to do with disabling the sentries devices themselves. The same is true of missions where you have to defend a position while you wait for a computer to activate or an aircraft to land. The event only occurs when all enemies are elimited. Other portions of the game are nearly broken, with one boss fight going far too long when the invisible boss went missing for several minutes.

    Shadowfail may have decent multiplayer, but I will never know. The on-line lobbies are all Ghost towns in 2016. Considering the mediocre response to this game, that's not surprising. I am assuming Shadowfail is the end of the Killzone series. If Shadowfail is any indication, that's a good thing.    … Expand
  11. TheFIFACritic
    Jul 16, 2014
    8
    Before buying this game, I was worried with the mixed reviews it had received, more notably what people were saying about the pacing of the single player experience. Right off the bat I understood precisely what they meant.

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

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

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

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

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

    If Killzone has ever had anything going for it, it's a dedicated and loyal fan base. To this day you can get into games on KZ2 servers and play a game, and it's good to see that Guerrilla have created another brilliant online experience. Multiplayer is smooth and I experienced no lag. Players can jump in to official warzones, user created war zones of different levels of awesomeness or create their own. You're not limited to what you can do with Shadowfall's multiplayer, and that's awesome and is fully acknowledged by letting you choose from the full range of weapons, right from the start. A brilliant stat tracking mechanism is also in place, so you always know exactly how you're doing and how far you're off from the next upgrade for your weapon. In short if you've played Killzones multiplayer before, you'll fit right in here, and if you're sick of Call of Duty's copy and paste online experience, Shadowfall may surprise you, it's definitely worth a punt and overall I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this game amidst some of the negative reviews it's been given. The story may be not much more than a technical demo for what the PS4 is capable of, but it definitely showcases the types of jaw dropping experiences we could see going forward. It is a worthy launch title, a blast to play.    … Expand
  12. androsity13
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    If you like kz2 or kz3, you will love this!!! They stay true to their roots and the new engine looks phenomenal! Plus, free map DLC...doesn't get much better than that!!!
  13. Truek
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    The multiplayer for this game is IMO the best FPS multiplayer's available (and I never miss an FPS). By a considerable amount this game lays waste to its competitors and has an awesome DLC policy.
  14. nerdman67
    Mar 11, 2014
    5
    Though graphically strong, the game has little substance beyond the first two missions. A solid shooter, but youve seen all it does after the first 30 minutes. The story is somewhat interesting, but wasted behind bland characters and uninteresting dialogue.
    The multiplayer would be a redeeming factor if it did anything that wasnt mediocre. Slow paced with a lacking community, there is    Though graphically strong, the game has little substance beyond the first two missions. A solid shooter, but youve seen all it does after the first 30 minutes. The story is somewhat interesting, but wasted behind bland characters and uninteresting dialogue.
    The multiplayer would be a redeeming factor if it did anything that wasnt mediocre. Slow paced with a lacking community, there is little fun to be had and it feels like a missed opportunity.
    This is definitely a game to buy from the bargain bin.    … Expand
  15. syldoc
    Apr 2, 2014
    10
    Je ne suis pas porté sur les fps, mais après l'avoir loué je l'ai acheté
    J'ai été soufflé par le visuel et le rythme du jeux
    Très impressionnant
  16. Mistval
    Apr 6, 2014
    8
    Mediocre campaign, but multiplayer is a lot of fun. It's pretty rare to get spawn camped in multiplayer, because the spawns are off limits to the enemy team and usually have 3 or 4 different exits. If you do end up getting spawn camped, there are several teleport abilities you can use to escape. Anyway, I mention this because spawn camping is a problem in most FPS games but in Killzone itMediocre campaign, but multiplayer is a lot of fun. It's pretty rare to get spawn camped in multiplayer, because the spawns are off limits to the enemy team and usually have 3 or 4 different exits. If you do end up getting spawn camped, there are several teleport abilities you can use to escape. Anyway, I mention this because spawn camping is a problem in most FPS games but in Killzone it is rare (but can still happen if one team is way more aggressive than the other).

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

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

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

    Overall I think this is a lot better than CoD: Ghosts and it's my favorite multiplayer game so far for the PS4.    … Expand
  17. GentlemanCritic
    Mar 15, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly. I cannot give this game more than a six. I am very sorry fanboys, But this is just not up to par. AI Stands around like a confused duck unless you walk up to them, When suddenly they turn their Aimbot on, Its like playing CallOfDuty with an pissed off 8 year old using hacks. The guns are hard to use, As literally, You aim down the scope, **** about a bit then look around for enemies, When you realise you've backtracked to the start of the level, The OWL is ****ing retarded, I'll aim at something for it to hack and it'll go and shoot it. Weapons are impossible to find ammo for, "Oh, Nevermind, I'll sacrifice my OP Pistol" walk around the level for a minute, "Ooh, An ammo box. Goody goody. I just lost a pistol which I wont get back. Ever.". That will be a normal situation for these Killzone fanboys, This game is just, Bad; I never understood what the story was going with, The graphics were great but I'm fairly certain that was the only thing that kept me playing, Until the end. Where my father shot me. Hm. Nice story there.
    Gentleman.    … Expand
  18. Temujen
    Mar 15, 2014
    10
    A lot better than people say it is. The gameplay is varied, it's the best looking next-gen game to date and it certainly beats any CoD or Battlefield versions out there. The plot really moves the story forward, although I didn't like the ending - especially the final mission which seemed like it was from another game. Not sure if it is really a 10, however there are so many MicrosoftA lot better than people say it is. The gameplay is varied, it's the best looking next-gen game to date and it certainly beats any CoD or Battlefield versions out there. The plot really moves the story forward, although I didn't like the ending - especially the final mission which seemed like it was from another game. Not sure if it is really a 10, however there are so many Microsoft fanboys posting reviews here that it deserves a 10 to make up for all the fake reviews.… Expand
  19. Godofwar1971
    Mar 20, 2014
    7
    I enjoyed this game a lot, nice graphics and fluent gameplay. Unfortunately the multiplayer was not that great and there a not too many players.
    On the other hand the game is nothing special, just another shooter so i give it a 7.
  20. kelvinlast2
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    otimo game,bela narrativa,boa historia,otimos graficos
    jogabilidade otima,com otimos cenarios,varios inimigos desafiadores,com missoes bem interessantes
  21. puchjd
    Jun 30, 2014
    7
    The good: very nice graphics, decent gameplay, fun multiplayer.
    The bad: AI is dumb, generic weapons, boring story

    I would recommend not to buy this game at full price.
  22. Batfinkskinner
    Mar 21, 2014
    9
    Singleplayer: 7 Multiplayer: 10. A decent singleplayer campaign that shows off the ps4's power is more than complimented by its awesome and team orientated multiplayer. I haven't played a multiplayer that has so many people who co-operate with fairness and respect. Mic switched on or not I always get helped and revived and I do the same. Great game all round.
  23. Guvi2k7
    Mar 21, 2014
    10
    I played couple of Killzone's and this one blew me away, haven't completed the story yet but so far I'm enjoying it but the online play is great, I prefer to play this online then COD, the graphics and visuals am really good and shows the power of the PS4! If this is the first amazing looking game on ps4 then I can't wait for the future of gaming and graphics!
    Online gameplay is amazing    I played couple of Killzone's and this one blew me away, haven't completed the story yet but so far I'm enjoying it but the online play is great, I prefer to play this online then COD, the graphics and visuals am really good and shows the power of the PS4! If this is the first amazing looking game on ps4 then I can't wait for the future of gaming and graphics!
    Online gameplay is amazing and doesn't bore me, really enjoy the online of this game

    I own both Xbox and Playstation owner and play both current gen and next gen console    … Expand
  24. Junior76
    Apr 18, 2014
    9
    Killzone Shadow fall have impressive visuals and the incrible multiplayer, the campaign disappoints a bit with a shallow story, boring plot and no charismatic characters, but the multiplayer is a very fun.
  25. BovineDeath
    Mar 31, 2014
    9
    I've always found the Killzone games (with the possible exception of Killzone 3) to be very underrated. This is no exception, fun and interesting single player combined with awesome multiplayer to show just what the PS4 can do.
  26. FranksFeedback
    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.    … Expand
  27. evolutionx85
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    This game is wicked pretty and super fun, I enjoyed it very much an also choose the multi player over call of duty and battlefield 4, I think this franchise is going somewhere, cant wait to see what they will come up with next, this and infamous second son are my two favorite exclusive games
  28. Stang
    May 11, 2014
    8
    Leider nicht so gut wie seine Vorgänger. Ich vermisse vor allem die Koop-Kampagne. Grafisch ist das Spiel wirklich gelungen, bloß manche Animationen sehen noch ziemlich altbacken aus, und auch die Deutsche synro ist wirklich schlecht. Da die Entwickler nicht viel Zeit hatten, kann ich verstehen, dass das Game leider nicht so geil war. Unterhalten hat`s mich aber trotzdem. Den MultiplayerLeider nicht so gut wie seine Vorgänger. Ich vermisse vor allem die Koop-Kampagne. Grafisch ist das Spiel wirklich gelungen, bloß manche Animationen sehen noch ziemlich altbacken aus, und auch die Deutsche synro ist wirklich schlecht. Da die Entwickler nicht viel Zeit hatten, kann ich verstehen, dass das Game leider nicht so geil war. Unterhalten hat`s mich aber trotzdem. Den Multiplayer finde ich aber wirklich schlecht. Sogar schlechter als das von COD.… Expand
  29. MichalPL
    May 21, 2014
    8
    Really good game. It shows a power of PlayStation 4. History is not bad, but it could be better. In my opinion it's one of the best games availeble on next-gen consoles.
  30. VenkmanGB35
    Jun 2, 2014
    6
    Finished this game last night and really enjoyed it. The shooting mechanics are solid and each weapon has a distinct feel. I also thought the OWL was a cool addition (and a MUST HAVE) in difficult firefights. As far as the graphics go- they are beautiful, easily the best I've seen on PS4. The city views are stunning and really help you to feel immersed. The story was OK, nothing new orFinished this game last night and really enjoyed it. The shooting mechanics are solid and each weapon has a distinct feel. I also thought the OWL was a cool addition (and a MUST HAVE) in difficult firefights. As far as the graphics go- they are beautiful, easily the best I've seen on PS4. The city views are stunning and really help you to feel immersed. The story was OK, nothing new or especially engaging but the ending was memorable. Hint- don't turn off the game when the credits come on! The only other thing I wish the game had was more side missions. Sure you can collect comic pages, newspapers and audiologs but I never really felt the need to look around or explore. Overall a fun experience and worth a playthrough but not a game I'd buy and invest a 2nd run-through in.… Expand
  31. StanGoodvibes
    Jan 8, 2015
    1
    Wow, hard to actually describe my disappointment after the awesomeness of KillZone3. It was obviously cobbled together on a budget in time for the launch of the PS4. One can almost smell the cynicism of Guerrilla Games knowing they have the only real FPS going into the launch of the PS4 so could make it as crap as they liked and everyone would buy it anyway.

    Compared to the awesome    Wow, hard to actually describe my disappointment after the awesomeness of KillZone3. It was obviously cobbled together on a budget in time for the launch of the PS4. One can almost smell the cynicism of Guerrilla Games knowing they have the only real FPS going into the launch of the PS4 so could make it as crap as they liked and everyone would buy it anyway.

    Compared to the awesome scenes, dialog, gameplay, script, story and cutscenes of Killzone 3, KZ4 just seems like an overly dull version of Halo. Most of the missions I had no idea of the objective, it was the same repetitive gunfight over and over again, hiding behind cover provided NO protection at all, and I actually gave up in boredom half way through when I died for about the 10th time because it just goes on and on and on and I have no idea what I'm supposed to achieve.

    Avoid.    … Expand
  32. apachee420
    Jun 27, 2014
    8
    So this is going to be my first of two reviews. I bought Killzone Shadow Fall yesterday and let me tell you I was very impressed. After playing battlefield 4 for sometime I just wanted to change things up a bit. So far I am enjoying killzone much more than battlefield 4 and the graphics and speed of the game seem to be a lot better than killzone 3. I Know this game has been out for a whileSo this is going to be my first of two reviews. I bought Killzone Shadow Fall yesterday and let me tell you I was very impressed. After playing battlefield 4 for sometime I just wanted to change things up a bit. So far I am enjoying killzone much more than battlefield 4 and the graphics and speed of the game seem to be a lot better than killzone 3. I Know this game has been out for a while but if you don't have it do yourself a favor and try it . Very smooth so far multiplayer I am going to keep playing and see what else it has to offer ill be back to finalize my thoughts on this so far awesome game.… Expand
  33. kevmclay82
    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.    … Expand
  34. Filver
    Jan 26, 2016
    10
    Campaing isn't the better killzone campaing but the multiplayer is so funny with very options, maps, guerrilla really care game with free maps and guns
  35. SimonTemplar
    Jul 5, 2014
    6
    At times Killzone: Shadow Fall is a very stunning game visually, but if you are anything like me you are looking for something more than just beautiful graphics. The story is very boring and forgettable. My biggest gripe is the linear nature of the game which you see more evident towards the end. Why didn't they make this an open world game? The mega city they designed is amazing,At times Killzone: Shadow Fall is a very stunning game visually, but if you are anything like me you are looking for something more than just beautiful graphics. The story is very boring and forgettable. My biggest gripe is the linear nature of the game which you see more evident towards the end. Why didn't they make this an open world game? The mega city they designed is amazing, leaving players wishing they could explore it all. However, I do understand that would be a daunting task for most developers. The soundtrack in my opinion is very good and sets the tone of the game quite well. I would've rated this game a 7/10, however, the multiplayer is my biggest disappointment. For starters, I am not a pro gamer, or someone who has hours and hours to invest into a game to become good at it. They made it very difficult for casual gamers to pick this one up and hold their own in multiplayer, seeing how they didn't include any aim assist. It's almost impossible for me to stay on targets which most times ends up getting me killed. I'm not sure why they went with no aim assist. Did they feel like they were doing mlg gamers justice by not adding it? I do feel as if the game is worth a buy at $30-$40 for a play through. The game isn't horrible, but it definitely isn't a 9 or 10 quality game. This was my first Killzone game, and could be my last if they do not implement a more manageable multiplayer experience, along with a more thrilling and intriguing quest line and world to explore.… Expand
  36. CrAsH2014
    Jul 24, 2014
    8
    I like this game, definitely better than Killzone 3 that is for sure. Killzone 3 didnt have that spark or anything about it i thought. Killzone Shadow Fall does a little better job in reducing some of the repition, but FPS get a little repetitive no matter what game it is. I love the single player, great graphics and the controls are pretty simple. Online sucks but no worries i dont play it much
  37. Raviel1827
    Aug 19, 2014
    6
    Back in 2012 the gaming community went up in arms about how 343i screwed up with a beloved franchise (Halo) by making it more CoDish. Halo 4 still felt like Halo to me.

    Guerillas new shooter, claims to be Killzone but even if the Helghast and the Vektans are in it, it still doesn't feel like Killzone. It used to be slugish feel of handling the weapons, this is definitely not the case in    Back in 2012 the gaming community went up in arms about how 343i screwed up with a beloved franchise (Halo) by making it more CoDish. Halo 4 still felt like Halo to me.

    Guerillas new shooter, claims to be Killzone but even if the Helghast and the Vektans are in it, it still doesn't feel like Killzone. It used to be slugish feel of handling the weapons, this is definitely not the case in Shadow Fall. It used to have fun, innovative weapons, now it's only the main weapon that is interesting... Where the hell is the Boltgun?!?! The main characters used to be the center of attention in the previous games, like how they interacted with one another but now we don't know how he looks like and he has no charisma compared to the other protagonists.

    With all that said, It's still a decent shooter. The problems are that the enemy might get stuck in a few places, at some points in the cinematics (gorgeous) there'll be a dramatic pause (I think that's what it's supposed to be) that drags on for too long. No weapon feels as good to use as the main gun and that you never really need another gun unless it's for armoured robots.

    It's a beautiful game that just happens to be a little to dependent on the visuals, which are amazingly detailed and as stated earlier, gorgeous. However, it could've been alot better. 6 because there's no Boltgun. 7 otherwise    … Expand
  38. Artur95
    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.
  39. MetalGearRex
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Killzone: Shadow Fall is a truly magnificent game filled with **** yeah!" moments of all proportions! The graphical fidelity of this game is second to none and the best looking next-gen game out there! The use of the OWL makes combat so much fun and gives you an AI companion that doesn't get stuck in doorways, as well as adding much more depth! The levels sometimes vary from very good,Killzone: Shadow Fall is a truly magnificent game filled with **** yeah!" moments of all proportions! The graphical fidelity of this game is second to none and the best looking next-gen game out there! The use of the OWL makes combat so much fun and gives you an AI companion that doesn't get stuck in doorways, as well as adding much more depth! The levels sometimes vary from very good, open environments to linear, corridor shooting but with many more open levels. Stealth is also a viable, rather satisfying way to tackle various levels with interesting takedowns and melee kills. The falling knife kill also adds a sense of verticality that you wouldn't normally find in generic, brown first person shooters. This game... Is most certainly not brown! Go buy it now!… Expand
  40. Pilotdaboss
    Sep 7, 2014
    5
    Killzone Shadow Fall has one of the best graphics I've ever seen in video games. But, the single player missions were boring and it was like playing killzone 1, 2, and 3. I was expecting something new or something that I've never experienced before. What I like about it is that you can use the touch pad to control your robot. Multiplayer is stupid because in every match people are spawnKillzone Shadow Fall has one of the best graphics I've ever seen in video games. But, the single player missions were boring and it was like playing killzone 1, 2, and 3. I was expecting something new or something that I've never experienced before. What I like about it is that you can use the touch pad to control your robot. Multiplayer is stupid because in every match people are spawn killing and your stuck in that base till the match is over. I am a fan of killzone but I am sad to see this game to be one of the worst games I've ever played… Expand
  41. Mosh603
    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.    … Expand
  42. Chris6721
    Sep 22, 2014
    9
    Gameplay was great multiplayer is excellent especially since Guerrilla Games is always giving out free new maps so I keep playing the multiplayer so I'm having a great time playing the multiplayer. The only problem with Killzone, is the campaign which can get pretty boring during some portions of the game. Other than that it's a great game I would recommend anyone who has a PS4 to playGameplay was great multiplayer is excellent especially since Guerrilla Games is always giving out free new maps so I keep playing the multiplayer so I'm having a great time playing the multiplayer. The only problem with Killzone, is the campaign which can get pretty boring during some portions of the game. Other than that it's a great game I would recommend anyone who has a PS4 to play this game but I wish the story was more intriguing.… Expand
  43. jelikey
    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!
  44. Joseramon
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    Muy buen juego, gráficos espectaculares, buen ritmo y variado. Solo la historia lo lastra un poco. El nuevo "arma" que te sigue le da mucha variedad a su desarrollo.
  45. rvechiato
    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
  46. DrZomboid
    Oct 22, 2014
    6
    Superb graphic but zero story and boring campaign.
    Multiplayer is ok but so slow a heavy feel for me.
    This game is much worst then Killzone 3 and the best KZ game is still 2.
  47. DanishDan
    Dec 22, 2015
    6
    Not a bad game, not amazing. Campaign was good in parts, but sometimes felt a bit meaningless, and the last mission with the stealth was VERY frustrating. OWL was interesting, but felt more of a gimmick.
  48. Tharduz
    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.
  49. MiseryBY
    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
  50. hokido
    May 19, 2016
    8
    Killzone Shadow Fall like the previous two Killzone's is good but just lacks that extra spark to make it great, however it has been the most fun i have had in a Killzone game since the very first game it looks fantastic and is well worth a play.

    Multiplayer was all right but did not make me want to keep playing sadly.
  51. chayshirin
    Jun 25, 2016
    7
    +
    great graphics
    Enjoyable gun play
    interesting, useful gadgets
    OK story

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

    Despite its major flaws, the game manages to be fun for most of its course.
  52. MiseryPS4
    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
  53. Lycria
    Oct 9, 2016
    6
    As a launch title for the PS4 it really shows off what the PS4 can do. It serves as a great tech demo for the system and gives me high hopes for the future. With that that said I haven't played a Killzone since the first one on PS2, and i never thought that game was all that great of a game. While this one has bettered some of the things i thought the original had faulted with, it stillAs a launch title for the PS4 it really shows off what the PS4 can do. It serves as a great tech demo for the system and gives me high hopes for the future. With that that said I haven't played a Killzone since the first one on PS2, and i never thought that game was all that great of a game. While this one has bettered some of the things i thought the original had faulted with, it still does a poor job of creating a truly "next gen" experience.

    There were a lot of frustrating moments in the game that served little more then a test of patience. Also for an odd design choice the starting rifle you start with cannot be dropped. If you play on any of the higher difficulties and use the weapon a lot you will be finding yourself stuck with one empty weapon and struggling to find another weapon to use for the next wave of enemies.

    Killzone has the illusion of a good weapon variety, but you'll mostly only come across Heligan weapons and most of them just feel the same. I would go from rifle to rifle, and without maybe the difference in attachments (grenade launcher, scope, ect) the guns just felt the same.

    The story it self is engaging enough, but feel lack luster compared to other modern shooters. It kept me going but of course the end left me in a "wtf just happened" moment" and a sequelbait ending. The opening of the game does a well enough job to set up the game so that you don't have to play the previous 3 games to understand what is going on, but the reason that the Heligan are on the IAS home world is just baffling.

    Overall it is slightly above average as far as other modern shooters that are available. If you love FPS games and want to see what type of graphics the PS4 can do then it might be worth a buy at its reduced price.    … Expand
  54. Freddo222
    Apr 7, 2015
    6
    Unbelievable nice presentation but rather mediocre every were else. At best its solid but nothing special. There are some moments in the game that really let it shine but there are also a lot of boring and repetitive firefights. I personally thing that Killzone 2 and 3 are way better games! But you can get ist for like 15€ so you should give it a try!
  55. najstronics
    Nov 12, 2014
    4
    I got this recently so I could say I got the best experience possible due to all the game fixing patches already being out, and my "best" experience possible was not that good.

    Pros: Graphics Cons: Poor AI, poor storyline, choppy framerate. Its clear to me that this game was meant to show off PS4s graphical potencial and nothing more. If you have an extra 10 bucks, the game is    I got this recently so I could say I got the best experience possible due to all the game fixing patches already being out, and my "best" experience possible was not that good.

    Pros: Graphics

    Cons: Poor AI, poor storyline, choppy framerate.

    Its clear to me that this game was meant to show off PS4s graphical potencial and nothing more. If you have an extra 10 bucks, the game is worth a try, for more than that, choose some other game.    … Expand
  56. Rb09
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    This game is the best game i have ever played. It offers what a fps should offer. It has stunning graphics which makes the game more original. I would prefer this game to people who like fps.
  57. Wrex1982
    Jan 11, 2015
    9
    Even now,this is still one of the best looking titles on the PS4. The singleplayer part of the game is a nice and varied rollercoaster ride and the shooting itself seems very realistic. the levels are varied, from the ''abandoned'' spaceship to the destroyed planet Helghan,they all look stunning and the levels feel great. The multiplayer isn't THAT varied, it all comes down to the sameEven now,this is still one of the best looking titles on the PS4. The singleplayer part of the game is a nice and varied rollercoaster ride and the shooting itself seems very realistic. the levels are varied, from the ''abandoned'' spaceship to the destroyed planet Helghan,they all look stunning and the levels feel great. The multiplayer isn't THAT varied, it all comes down to the same thing but you can say that about all FPS in a way. Overall great title and still on of PS4's very best.… Expand
  58. dacritic82
    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.    … Expand
  59. SirPierreFun
    Feb 4, 2015
    4
    Very pretty game for when it came out, but had a terrible story that I couldn't get into.
    the multiplayer was okay. not a lot of options when selecting a game, which was unfortunate
  60. RealHelghast
    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
  61. emlugo123
    Feb 26, 2015
    6
    This game was more to showoff the graphics of the PS4 which was effective. However, due to that, the campaign really suffers and I wasn't interested in it at all. Multiplayer is really fun though!
  62. UnKn0wN_DiSeAsE
    Apr 2, 2015
    5
    Sadly, I knew from the opening sequence that this game wasn't going to be very good. I had high expectations that were not only not met but actually dashed to bits. In a nutshell, this game stinks.

    First is the environment. Forget the lush visuals of the trailers and promos. at least 80% of the game will be spent in dark rooms, hallways, corridors, outer space, spacecraft, vent shafts    Sadly, I knew from the opening sequence that this game wasn't going to be very good. I had high expectations that were not only not met but actually dashed to bits. In a nutshell, this game stinks.

    First is the environment. Forget the lush visuals of the trailers and promos. at least 80% of the game will be spent in dark rooms, hallways, corridors, outer space, spacecraft, vent shafts and other drab environments. Second, the navigation stinks. The navigation and objective markers are very confusing at times. And that's only when the directional objective marker actually feels like appearing (there were several times I tried to invoke it, only to get a text display of my objective and nothing more). It can be more confusing than helpful at times, especially when it rotates 360 degrees, like when you're in outer space, zero gravity or on a multi-level structure. And some of the mission objectives are just downright confusing. You'll get a vague hint like "assist so and so" but it doesn't tell you that this assistance involves several steps that aren't very intuitive.

    The weapons for the most part are decent but there are major shortcomings. For instance, the game loves to put you in rooms full of ammunition and weapons like you're in a candy store but you can only carry a ridiculously small supply. You get one primary weapon, one secondary and a max capacity refill of reach. There are two types of grenades but you can only carry one type at a time. When you're looking at a weapon on the ground, you can see the specs for it but the lame comparison leaves a lot to be desired. Instead of orange and green bars to indicate more or less power, just do a side by side. The worst glitch with the weapons is that some of them will simply refuse stop working and refuse to fire. There is no explanation, no little text message to say "too close to target" an indication that the weapon is empty or anything. Nope, you just sit there pressing R2 like a maniac while getting riddled by the enemy. As if ridiculous cheapness were';t enough, the AI enemies even do little victory dances over your body and take cell phone pics of their kill. So after the game fails on you, it celebrates its failure in tacky fashion.

    There are adrenaline packs that you can use during battle. They will restore your health and also give you a temporary slowed down Matrix style "bullet time" boost. It's helpful when facing a few enemies but pretty much useless when needed most, against scores of enemies as you'll encounter in the latter stages of the game. Like the weapons, they also seem to disappear without warning when you need them most. I'll start a new section with a full supply of adrenaline packs but somehow go down and see the message "no adrenaline packs available".

    The tactical echo and O.W.L. were the only two things that really stood out about the game and even they had their faults. They are usually excellent tools in your arsenal, especially for helping deal with the darker environments. The tactical echo acts almost like a heat sensor, displaying enemy silhouettes through walls, doors or floors. The O.W.L. is your personal drone that is capable of providing a shield, attacking enemies, disabling enemy shields and hacking computer systems which accomplishes numerous objectives like disabling alarms, opening doors, navigating ships, disabling security systems, etc. Unfortunately, when you use the most useful features like shield and pulse, it quickly drains the O.W.L. and it will end up off in a corner recharging when you really need it. Also, as far as engagement, although it occasionally kills enemies, (more in the beginning than latter stages), by the last few chapters of the game, it amounts to little more than a distraction and hacking device. 99% of the enemies will need to be dispatched by you.

    All in all, I played the game only because I paid for it. I can wholeheartedly say if this were offered free as a PS-Plus game of the month or some other deal, I likely would have deleted it by now. I would not buy the game again if given the chance all over again, but everyone has different tastes. My advice is to watch a couple play through videos online just to get a grasp of the environment you'll actually be playing in versus the much prettier environments shown in the ads. Might not hurt to rent it first as well, if you're able to do so. Otherwise, grab it in a bargain bin as cheap as possible or wait to see if Sony offers it as a free PS plus game (highly likely in the near future) if you simply must have it.

    However, if frequently getting lost in dark environments with malfunctioning weapons and vague directives while having enemies twerk over your body and take cell phone pics after a ridiculously cheap kill seems like fun, then dive on in. This is the game for you!    … Expand
  63. GamingPoptartTV
    Apr 7, 2016
    5
    The graphics were amazing. Sadly, that is the only good thing about this game. The gameplay was very clunky for a FPS, the multiplayer modes were set up terribly and were flat out boring, and the game lacked story. It was the worst FPS I've played in a while.
  64. homer4president
    Feb 18, 2016
    8
    Felt like more of a tech demo for the PS4. Beautiful environments and maps. Campaign was alright. Multiplayer was fun but I feel like it has died down completely.
  65. josesueiro
    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    … Expand
  66. TheKosmicKollec
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    I'm really enjoying my time with this game! Absolutely gorgeous graphics, solid shooter gameplay and lovely open-ended levels to explore and go about objectives your own way. The Helghast in this game are brutal and the aforementioned open-ended levels add to a real sense of danger and make you feel like the star of your own classic sci-fi movie. The story takes a bit of a hit but it'sI'm really enjoying my time with this game! Absolutely gorgeous graphics, solid shooter gameplay and lovely open-ended levels to explore and go about objectives your own way. The Helghast in this game are brutal and the aforementioned open-ended levels add to a real sense of danger and make you feel like the star of your own classic sci-fi movie. The story takes a bit of a hit but it's just standard FPS fare really, and can take itself a little too seriously at times.
    The worlds are gorgeously detailed and atmospheric, and the weapons you'll find are varied and fun to use.    … Expand
  67. WackoDaSniper
    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.
  68. karlti8
    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.
  69. Termin8ter
    Mar 18, 2016
    6
    Killzone Shadow Fall is an average attempt to bring Killzone back into the limelight. The graphics in Shadow Fall are amazing, and they really show off the power of the PS4, unfortunately, everything else about Shadow Fall fails miserably. Firstly, the AI is as dumb as a rock, enemies will run straight into your line of fire, being instantly shredded apart by your bullets. Secondly, TheKillzone Shadow Fall is an average attempt to bring Killzone back into the limelight. The graphics in Shadow Fall are amazing, and they really show off the power of the PS4, unfortunately, everything else about Shadow Fall fails miserably. Firstly, the AI is as dumb as a rock, enemies will run straight into your line of fire, being instantly shredded apart by your bullets. Secondly, The story is very lackluster and forgettable, I don't remember any of the characters' names. The multiplayer should keep you playing for a couple of weeks though, it is pretty good. In short, only buy Shadow Fall if your'e a hardcore Killzone fan, but for the rest of us, there are other shooters in the market. I'm sure Guerilla will deliver with Horizon Zero Dawn.… Expand
  70. Sky-Line___
    Apr 24, 2015
    6
    I guess Killzone was the best PS4-launch game. Good graphics, a sort of showcase for the PS4. But when you play it, you realize that Killzone has a poor content. The solo mode is short and the scenario is mediocre. Multiplayer mode is a deception too. It is too simple, not deep enough, you cannot spend hours on KZ unless you never played any other good multiplayer FPS.

    There is a coop    I guess Killzone was the best PS4-launch game. Good graphics, a sort of showcase for the PS4. But when you play it, you realize that Killzone has a poor content. The solo mode is short and the scenario is mediocre. Multiplayer mode is a deception too. It is too simple, not deep enough, you cannot spend hours on KZ unless you never played any other good multiplayer FPS.

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

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

    Mutliplayer has 3 mode mode and is all team based, I found a games no problem with other players. Bots are available too. There is a co-op mode "dlc only" available if your interested (it's $9.99) where you and 4 players can do missions, I never played and understand I understand its dead because nobody bought it back in the day thats still playing. But there is enough game here to entertain you for quite awhile with the regular game. There is also clan mode where you can do 8vs8, 3vs3,4vs4 and so on. Very cool very underrated game.    … Expand
  74. superdonkey
    May 27, 2015
    5
    this game should have been called killzone: autocad max as thats all it feels like, a flashy cad model simulator. ooh look at the nice gfx, yes they are nice and very smooth so whilst the level design and art guys did a great job the gameplay guys forgot to turn up for work. this is boring, the story is a mash of nonsense and the combat is like a fallover dead simulator but that doesntthis game should have been called killzone: autocad max as thats all it feels like, a flashy cad model simulator. ooh look at the nice gfx, yes they are nice and very smooth so whilst the level design and art guys did a great job the gameplay guys forgot to turn up for work. this is boring, the story is a mash of nonsense and the combat is like a fallover dead simulator but that doesnt matter as it restarts you ten paces back.
    im happy my policy of only ever buying second hand games means i paid 1/5th of full price but even that seems like too much.    … Expand
  75. PeterAlexander
    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.
  76. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    6
    This game is the definition of meh. Good gameplay but boring story with a tacked on multiplayer component. No wonder why Guerrilla didn't make a new one.
  77. Nel
    Dec 4, 2016
    6
    First game I played on the PS4, back when it came out. The Killzone game back then had great graphics, the story was lacking, and the controls were meh.
  78. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    4
    Fantastic technical achievements and a few interesting game-play elements don't make up for everything else being lazy and dull.
  79. geo333
    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.
  80. AliMazin
    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    … Expand
  81. AMMANN7
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    8/10

    Killzone Shadow Fall is a technical masterpiece

    + Amazing graphics
    + Voice acting
    + Gameplay
    + Online Multiplayer

    - Story could have been better
    - Characters not interesting
  82. Kopter
    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.
  83. joshuadegreiff
    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
  84. JoelCigan
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    Hands down one of the best games for the PS4 simply because the graphics are truly next gen and the Owl drone is a innovative way to dispatch enemies. This game utilizes all the features of the PS4 including the touch pad! The environments are constantly changing and fresh and everything just feels next gen.

    I highly recommend this FPS!
  85. Borgees
    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.
  86. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    I though this game only has beautiful graphics and that's it. But no,it has an interesting story, the levels are different and really enjoyable. It is not boring, worth the money.
  87. MatadorVoraz
    Dec 30, 2022
    4
    Worse than its predecessor, Killzone 3 (a great game). Worse than its counterpart released for PS Vita, Killzone Mercenary. Killzone Shadow Fall really feels like the downfall of the franchise. Impressive graphics, but short and slow gameplay, with few clashes, bad story, multiplayer with no incentive to return, exclusion of the common split-screen modes of its predecessors. Things onlyWorse than its predecessor, Killzone 3 (a great game). Worse than its counterpart released for PS Vita, Killzone Mercenary. Killzone Shadow Fall really feels like the downfall of the franchise. Impressive graphics, but short and slow gameplay, with few clashes, bad story, multiplayer with no incentive to return, exclusion of the common split-screen modes of its predecessors. Things only got a little better with the launch of Intercept, its coop DLC, but it doesn't fit that assessment.… Expand
  88. jsands7
    Dec 24, 2015
    5
    I am a huge Killzone fan and was actually really into the competitive multiplayer scene PS3.

    That being said: Shadow Fall is absolutely dreadful. At least the single player is. Franchises should move forward, not backward. No human being could play Killzone 2 or even KZ3 and then play Shadow Fall and deem this one better. I was really sad playing this. I actually talked it up to my    I am a huge Killzone fan and was actually really into the competitive multiplayer scene PS3.

    That being said: Shadow Fall is absolutely dreadful. At least the single player is. Franchises should move forward, not backward. No human being could play Killzone 2 or even KZ3 and then play Shadow Fall and deem this one better. I was really sad playing this. I actually talked it up to my girlfriend a lot and then she sat down with me as I started the game and watched the first hour or two... At the time I was trying to cover for it saying things like, "Well, some games start slower babe" etc... Ugh. Needless to say it never got better. I know they were trying to push the exploration concept rather than straight forward gameplay but it was definitely not an improvement. I did complete the game of course but was not impressed.

    I played the multiplayer some (maybe 20 or 30 hours even) but I just couldn't get into it like the last couple Killzones. I took it back to Best Buy and the guy told me he had been receiving a LOT of them. I don't like being an outlier when reviewing things and I hate commenting on other reviews but I really feel like anybody who rates this 8 or higher needs to take a step back and play a Killzone game from 10 years ago to see how it compares.    … Expand
  89. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    3
    If game reviews were scored on graphics alone, this would probably be the highest scoring game of all time. The attention to detail is absolutely mind blowing with the graphics showing you the power and potential of the PS4 in the next few coming years. At times the game is truly beautiful and atmospheric, easily the best graphics I've ever seen on a game. But I'm an old school breed ofIf game reviews were scored on graphics alone, this would probably be the highest scoring game of all time. The attention to detail is absolutely mind blowing with the graphics showing you the power and potential of the PS4 in the next few coming years. At times the game is truly beautiful and atmospheric, easily the best graphics I've ever seen on a game. But I'm an old school breed of gamer which asks for game play over graphics and if it doesn't play well then I'm not too interested in the game. Shame to say the game doesn't play well, it's a fairly passable first-person shooter which is often frustrating instead of enjoyable, which is a shame. I often felt a constant "I don't really know what I'm doing", type of thing. It left you in a lurch without much idea what to do which meant I was never sure whether to play the game stealthy or all action, making many moments ruined due to it not walking me through the sections properly. Also the 'cool' memorable moments like free falling was badly scripted meaning dying a lot, having to start at bad checkpoint placement a lot and just the general feeling of damn that would of been so much better if the game actually worked... The story I can't really comment on as I didn't play the other KillZones and the story goes completely over my head but I'm sure it would be enjoyable for someone who played the other games. Multiplayer is also just okay, nothing special or nothing to keep me interested for too long.… Expand
  90. Abhaygamin2002
    Dec 28, 2015
    6
    This Game Was a joke sometime hard sometime easy sometime story get amazing sometime boring its a mess but i still expect something from it and it was not a very good game
  91. stamito
    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.    … Expand
  92. piteris
    Mar 6, 2016
    6
    Good looking game, but not great game.
    covering system not good.
    Run and shoot.
    Few missions so annoying - when amount of enemies and area size or tools to deal with them is unfair just getting crossfire all over a place.
  93. Antemiz
    Mar 26, 2016
    8
    shadow fall was ok for a sony launch title but the levels were a bit annoying sometimes, i didnt mind multiplayer and the story was ok. it was a bit challenging though
  94. Jimi360
    Mar 24, 2016
    5
    I would write as much as I possibly can about Killzone: Shadow Fall, but I honestly can not remember half of it. It is not a bad game, but nothing about it is good.

    The gameplay is solid enough, as it has been in previous Killzone games. The graphics in this launch title really do show off what the next-generation of consoles can really do and, credit where credit is due, the world that    I would write as much as I possibly can about Killzone: Shadow Fall, but I honestly can not remember half of it. It is not a bad game, but nothing about it is good.

    The gameplay is solid enough, as it has been in previous Killzone games. The graphics in this launch title really do show off what the next-generation of consoles can really do and, credit where credit is due, the world that you play in is beautiful. However, that is all this game really has to offer. I can not recall one character's name, the plot of the game, or any interesting gameplay mechanic.

    It is an average game that is boosted by its beauty, but held back by its lack of originality.    … Expand
  95. Johny22
    Apr 5, 2016
    6
    Очень красивая, но однообразная в плане геймплея игра. Искусственный интелект противников отвратителен, а мультиплеерная часть значительно уступает конкурентам.
  96. niclol
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    killzone shadow fall es un juego que destaca sobretodo por la gran historia que tiene el modo campaña, una historia que te mantiene entretenido y que no aburre , ademas el juego se ve genial,y se agradece el multijugador ofline con bots,y aun que tambien se habria agradecido un multijugador local de pantalla partida con lo que ya tiene el juego esta muy bien, ademas que que destacar sukillzone shadow fall es un juego que destaca sobretodo por la gran historia que tiene el modo campaña, una historia que te mantiene entretenido y que no aburre , ademas el juego se ve genial,y se agradece el multijugador ofline con bots,y aun que tambien se habria agradecido un multijugador local de pantalla partida con lo que ya tiene el juego esta muy bien, ademas que que destacar su nivel grafico que es expectacular y que no como otros juegos que utilizan la pantalla tactil simplemente como un boton ,en killzone se utiliza la funcinalidad tactil… Expand
  97. gines55
    Apr 14, 2016
    3
    Es lo peor que he jugado en muchisimo tiempo, animaciones mal terminadas, zonas mal programadas, zonas frustrantes, multijugador muy lento, al igual que su jugabilidad.
    Lo unico que me ha terminado de convencer es la historia, no me parece la mejor entrega de la saga en cuanto a argumento, pero logra convencerme.
  98. DarkJab666
    May 31, 2016
    6
    The single player campaign provides an exciting gameplay and has very good graphics + weapons. It is enjoyable and can be quite challenging during some time in the game. There are occasional glitches, but it doesn't affect the gameplay much and sometimes adds a little humour.

    The multiplayer lets it down for me. Couple of reasons such as it feel bulkier and slower as you move the    The single player campaign provides an exciting gameplay and has very good graphics + weapons. It is enjoyable and can be quite challenging during some time in the game. There are occasional glitches, but it doesn't affect the gameplay much and sometimes adds a little humour.

    The multiplayer lets it down for me. Couple of reasons such as it feel bulkier and slower as you move the characters around and the missions don't seem as exciting or entertaining as those on Killzone 3. Again, the graphics are good, but sometimes there are glitches also. I prefer the fluid movement from KZ3 if I am honest.

    Overall, it isn't a bad game. I wouldn't rush back myself to play it but it is good to pass the time.    … Expand
  99. JyroJyro
    Sep 13, 2017
    7
    Graphics are awesome... shame about the rather cliche story and gameplay. Online is pretty lacklustre too, compared to Battlefield 4 (also available at PS4 launch). Still, a good variety of single player campaign missions make it well worth a discount price.
  100. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Killzone Shadow Fall is a first-person shooter video game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    + Excellent Graphics
    - Bad AI
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  1. Positive: 46 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 13, 2014
    88
    A very good and varied multiplayer FPS. Some things, like the big attack/defend scenarios, were better on Killzone 3. [Jan 2014]
  2. GameCritics
    Jan 22, 2014
    50
    In attempting to juggle so many balls at once, it simply loses control and bats them all over the place in a crazed, lurching frenzy as it tries to stop the whole thing from falling apart.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Jan 15, 2014
    61
    Whatever the reason was for making Shadow Fall in the first place, the result is a mixture of bland, annoying and weird.
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