Killzone 2

Killzone 2 is a science fiction first person shooter developed by Guerilla Games for the PlayStation 3. It is the third in its line, coming after Killzone, for the PlayStation 2, and Killzone: LIberation, for the PlayStation Portable. The game was announced at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo so its development period has spanned several years. Killzone 2 is set on the planet Helghan, the homeworld of the Helghast, who invaded the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance colony. This follows after the events of the two previous games, a great strategy to resonate with fans and encourage first time players to buy the previous two games to get the full plot line of the series. Since this is a first person shooter, it is targeted towards a particular portion of the population and is not a game that can be given to just anyone as a present. The recepient has to like first person shooters, and not just games in general. However, it is very popular, with pre-orders of the game rocketing above 1.1 million units in the European sector by itself.

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Killzone 2
MSRP $59.99
Release date February, 2009
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
12 reviews
65
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mixed
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9 positive
2 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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amazing graphics
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7 different classes
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online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each
+9agreedisagree

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Very dynamic AI
+8agreedisagree

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uncompressed 7.1 surround sound experience
+7agreedisagree

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the sense of weight and momentum is unique compared to other FPS games
+7agreedisagree

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unique art-style and settings
+6agreedisagree

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WarZone multiplayer mode keeps the games fresh instead of constantly playing the same thing over and over
+5agreedisagree

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5 different game types
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further maps and vehicles will be downloadable content / patches later on
+4agreedisagree

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good first person campaign
+4agreedisagree

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cover mechanic works well in single player
+4agreedisagree

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large variety of weapons
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Enemies are very inteligent and they hide as in real life
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PS3 exclusive means graphics and action not watered down for other platforms
+1agreedisagree

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fighting mechanic gets repetitive
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multiplayer favors hardcore players
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can only carry one main weapon
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too many repetitive sub-missions in the campaign
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lackluster story
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playstation 3 only
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single-player is too methodical and rigid
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PS3 controller isn't very good for FPS games
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no matchmaking system for online play
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Details

Killzone 2 is played in first person perspective, the standard campaign mode and a multiplayer mode which is class-based. This means the player can specialize their character within 7 different classes so that they can fight on one of two teams with or against other players. The multiplayer mode is not listed as being a part of the campaign, making this game undesirable for those who want to be social and have a friend go through the campaign with them.

Features

  • First person shooter
  • Science Fiction
  • Single Player Campaign Play
  • Restricted Multiplayer
  • Class based Multiplayer
  • 7 different classes
  • 2 Teams
  • Follows the events of the previous games
  • First person perspective

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Killzone 2

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UPC: 711719811626

EAN: 711719811626

MPN: 98116

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Comments

1.  avatar Omar said:

I played the single player demo of this game a few times, and my overall verdict is that it's good, and sometimes even great, but not genre-defining. Let's get it out of the way that the graphics look great. Really really great. Fortunately for me, the wow factor never goes away so I can continually appreciate the great graphics, whereas some people just forget/ignore them after 5-10 minutes.

My fundamental problem with the single player mode is that it is realistic to a fault. You die fast, you can only carry one main weapon, and melee isn't reliable. So what this means is that at any given moment you have very limited options in how you approach a battle. Unlike games such as Call of Duty where you can carry a Sniper Rifle, Assault Rifle, Pistol and insta-kill knife, here you have to choose between the Sniper Rifle and Assault. What this means is that in COD you can switch between long-range fighting, medium-range, and close-range combat very quickly, within a single firefight. However, with KZ2 you have to choose one approach for a particular battle and stick with it. Rushing the enemy isn't really a viable option either because you die so fast.

What ended up happening to me in the demo is that I'd just stay behind cover and methodically kill enemies. That's a fine approach, but when it's the ONLY approach that can be realistically tackled, that becomes a problem. In games like COD or Halo I love rushing enemies with a shotgun and this just doesn't work in the game.

Still looking forward to the game coming out, really interested to see how the multiplayer turns out.
Feb 13, 2009 4:13pm
2.  avatar dialupinternetuser said:

What's this? The PS3 has an exclusive game that's decent? Inform the press! Notify the government!
Feb 28, 2009 11:04am
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Omar

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February 25, 2009
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reviewer
ProSCORE
58
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
8 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • amazing graphics
  • 7 different classes
  • online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each
  • Very dynamic AI
  • uncompressed 7.1 surround sound experience
  • the sense of weight and momentum is unique compared to other FPS games
  • unique art-style and settings
  • WarZone multiplayer mode keeps the games fresh instead of constantly playing the same thing over and over
  • 5 different game types
  • cover mechanic works well in single player
  • large variety of weapons

Cons

  • fighting mechanic gets repetitive
  • multiplayer favors hardcore players
  • can only carry one main weapon
  • too many repetitive sub-missions in the campaign
  • lackluster story
  • single-player is too methodical and rigid
  • PS3 controller isn't very good for FPS games
  • no matchmaking system for online play

Comments

"I played the single player demo of this game a few times, and my overall verdict is that it's good, and sometimes even great, but not genre-defining. Let's get it out of the way that the graphics look great. Really really great. Fortunately for me, the wow factor never goes away so I can continually appreciate the great graphics, whereas some people just forget/ignore them after 5-10 minutes.

My fundamental problem with the single player mode is that it is realistic to a fault. You die fast, you can only carry one main weapon, and melee isn't reliable. So what this means is that at any given moment you have very limited options in how you approach a battle. Unlike games such as Call of Duty where you can carry a Sniper Rifle, Assault Rifle, Pistol and insta-kill knife, here you have to choose between the Sniper Rifle and Assault. What this means is that in COD you can switch between long-range fighting, medium-range, and close-range combat very quickly, within a single firefight. However, with KZ2 you have to choose one approach for a particular battle and stick with it. Rushing the enemy isn't really a viable option either because you die so fast.

What ended up happening to me in the demo is that I'd just stay behind cover and methodically kill enemies. That's a fine approach, but when it's the ONLY approach that can be realistically tackled, that becomes a problem. In games like COD or Halo I love rushing enemies with a shotgun and this just doesn't work in the game.

Still looking forward to the game coming out, really interested to see how the multiplayer turns out."
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Yale

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February 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
86
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
1 con
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • amazing graphics
  • 7 different classes
  • online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each
  • 5 different game types
  • further maps and vehicles will be downloadable content / patches later on
  • good first person campaign

Cons

  • playstation 3 only

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justafire

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March 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
65
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
7 cons
have ithave it
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • amazing graphics
  • 7 different classes
  • online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each
  • Very dynamic AI
  • uncompressed 7.1 surround sound experience
  • the sense of weight and momentum is unique compared to other FPS games
  • unique art-style and settings
  • WarZone multiplayer mode keeps the games fresh instead of constantly playing the same thing over and over
  • further maps and vehicles will be downloadable content / patches later on
  • good first person campaign
  • cover mechanic works well in single player
  • large variety of weapons
  • Enemies are very inteligent and they hide as in real life

Cons

  • fighting mechanic gets repetitive
  • multiplayer favors hardcore players
  • can only carry one main weapon
  • too many repetitive sub-missions in the campaign
  • lackluster story
  • playstation 3 only
  • PS3 controller isn't very good for FPS games

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UrbanAvalon

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March 1, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
2 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each
  • Very dynamic AI
  • the sense of weight and momentum is unique compared to other FPS games

Cons

  • multiplayer favors hardcore players
  • no matchmaking system for online play

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dbor

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March 4, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 7 different classes
  • online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each

Cons

  • multiplayer favors hardcore players

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anjani

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March 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • amazing graphics
  • 7 different classes

Cons

  • fighting mechanic gets repetitive

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fakebatman

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March 2, 2009
ProSCORE
93
negative
mixed
positive
14 pros
1 con
want itwant it
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • amazing graphics
  • 7 different classes
  • online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each
  • Very dynamic AI
  • uncompressed 7.1 surround sound experience
  • the sense of weight and momentum is unique compared to other FPS games
  • unique art-style and settings
  • WarZone multiplayer mode keeps the games fresh instead of constantly playing the same thing over and over
  • 5 different game types
  • further maps and vehicles will be downloadable content / patches later on
  • good first person campaign
  • cover mechanic works well in single player
  • large variety of weapons
  • Enemies are very inteligent and they hide as in real life

Cons

  • PS3 controller isn't very good for FPS games

Did you find this review helpful?
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Zarutha

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May 4, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
78
negative
mixed
positive
14 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • amazing graphics
  • 7 different classes
  • online play with up to 32 other individuals, squads of 4 players each
  • Very dynamic AI
  • uncompressed 7.1 surround sound experience
  • the sense of weight and momentum is unique compared to other FPS games
  • unique art-style and settings
  • WarZone multiplayer mode keeps the games fresh instead of constantly playing the same thing over and over
  • 5 different game types
  • further maps and vehicles will be downloadable content / patches later on
  • good first person campaign
  • cover mechanic works well in single player
  • large variety of weapons
  • Enemies are very inteligent and they hide as in real life

Cons

  • fighting mechanic gets repetitive
  • multiplayer favors hardcore players
  • can only carry one main weapon
  • playstation 3 only

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fractalhorizon

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June 25, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
58
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
5 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • amazing graphics
  • Very dynamic AI
  • uncompressed 7.1 surround sound experience
  • the sense of weight and momentum is unique compared to other FPS games
  • unique art-style and settings
  • Enemies are very inteligent and they hide as in real life
  • PS3 exclusive means graphics and action not watered down for other platforms

Cons

  • fighting mechanic gets repetitive
  • can only carry one main weapon
  • too many repetitive sub-missions in the campaign
  • lackluster story
  • single-player is too methodical and rigid

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pcroker

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July 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
8 cons

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • fighting mechanic gets repetitive
  • multiplayer favors hardcore players
  • can only carry one main weapon
  • too many repetitive sub-missions in the campaign
  • lackluster story
  • playstation 3 only
  • PS3 controller isn't very good for FPS games
  • no matchmaking system for online play

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