Killzone 2

Streeteh · 05-02-2009, 23:56

Gotta hand it to the Dutch, they pumped out what is widely regarded as one of the biggest let-downs on the PS2 (which is a big claim) and yet still managed to keep Sony eating out of their hands. They must have fed those CEOs some damn good super-skunk; the result of this bribery comes to us as Killzone 2

I know this is a generally 360-centric forum but i figured i'd post for those that do own a PS3 or are just frankly interested in what is released for the black monolith. So, here we go...

The release date for this hefty title is officially February 27th, however rumours are bubbling that the Dutch handed out some extra wacky backy and managed to persuade the big wigs to give Europe a couple of days head start, so you may get it as early as the 25th. A demo is already present on the Euro PSN which is well worth a look.

Reviews are positive, scoring at present an average of 93% on metacritic from several sources. The general opinion is that it is one of the best looking console games to date with great pacing, above average AI and an in depth multiplayer component which has taken inspiration from both Team Fortress 2 and Resistance 2. Criticisms that stand are poor voice acting and unresponsive controls, having played the demo i do agree with the former, but i feel the latter is more to do with the fact that the game has completely disposed of aim-assist, opting instead for easy-to-kill enemies that are hard to hit due to the difficult aiming system. Being a rare occurrence to find a game that'll even let you disable aim assist i think many are a bit shocked at how difficult aiming with a pad without a little extra help can be, especially for moving targets, i know i was.

My own first impressions from the demo are very positive; i can't think of a single FPS that has stood up to the standards of the original Halo on the playstation consoles, perhaps this is finally it. I'll reserve judgement until i get my hands on the full game.

Any thoughts BDers?

NokkonWud · 06-02-2009, 01:18

There are actually quite a lot of PS3 owners on this forum. It's a shame that Inoshishi and msmalls don't post more often, they would get stuff really moving on here.

loki · 06-02-2009, 12:26

I have it on pre order and it will most definately be making it's way to a screen near me very soon. I am warming to single player shooters on the console. Still feels a bit like jumping into bed with your sister in law but yes I think I will enjoy this.

loki · 07-02-2009, 01:23

Finally it looks like PS3 has something that can go toe to toe with Gears.

Joe 90 · 07-02-2009, 03:14

i've just got this demo and the res evil 5 demo. just installing then will have a quick blast before bed

might even make it back here to share a comment or two.

Joe 90 · 07-02-2009, 03:49

So, awesome game. wouldn't quite agree that its the best looking game ever, looks nice though. gameplay was damn cool, love the combat. felt the right stick to be a bit slow (not to do with aiming, just generally) i tried to tweak the sensitivity but couldn't quite get it to feel right.
great game though.

NokkonWud · 07-02-2009, 13:17

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Originally Posted by |Show|

So, awesome game. wouldn't quite agree that its the best looking game ever, looks nice though. gameplay was damn cool, love the combat. felt the right stick to be a bit slow (not to do with aiming, just generally) i tried to tweak the sensitivity but couldn't quite get it to feel right.
great game though.

That's a problem I've had with all FPS games on PS3, the sticks, aside from feeling like they're in the wrong position the movement on them just doesn't feel good. The pad on PS3 is the single most important reason for my dislike of FPS/3PS games on the format. However with games like Uncharted I just had to get used to it and if the game is good I do force myself to like it.

Psymonkee · 07-02-2009, 07:43

oooo a game to play on the PS3!

Do you need to have played the first?

loki · 07-02-2009, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psymonkee

oooo a game to play on the PS3!

Do you need to have played the first?

I havent played the 1st but I think you can get enough info off the net about the back story for it not to spoil this experience. I think the feel of the combat system is really good and stands upto a lot of top games out there on PS3 and X360

Agree with show it isn't the best looking game. It's very good indeed but not amazing. It doesn't give you that WoW on par with Resi Evil 5 for eye candy

Streeteh · 07-02-2009, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psymonkee

Do you need to have played the first?

No, but if it pleases you a small summation of the original game follows:

An oppressed, formerly wealthy colony, the occupants of which are called nazi... oh sorry i mean Helghasts invade a wealthy and powerful planet in order to regain their former status. You play a dude who is defending said planet, you manage to kick their asses and kill one of their leaders and then they flee back to their home planet.

In Killzone 2 you take the fight to them and invade their planet.

All pretty simple tbh

05-02-2009, 23:56	#1
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	Killzone 2 Gotta hand it to the Dutch, they pumped out what is widely regarded as one of the biggest let-downs on the PS2 (which is a big claim) and yet still managed to keep Sony eating out of their hands. They must have fed those CEOs some damn good super-skunk; the result of this bribery comes to us as Killzone 2 I know this is a generally 360-centric forum but i figured i'd post for those that do own a PS3 or are just frankly interested in what is released for the black monolith. So, here we go... The release date for this hefty title is officially February 27th, however rumours are bubbling that the Dutch handed out some extra wacky backy and managed to persuade the big wigs to give Europe a couple of days head start, so you may get it as early as the 25th. A demo is already present on the Euro PSN which is well worth a look. Reviews are positive, scoring at present an average of 93% on metacritic from several sources. The general opinion is that it is one of the best looking console games to date with great pacing, above average AI and an in depth multiplayer component which has taken inspiration from both Team Fortress 2 and Resistance 2. Criticisms that stand are poor voice acting and unresponsive controls, having played the demo i do agree with the former, but i feel the latter is more to do with the fact that the game has completely disposed of aim-assist, opting instead for easy-to-kill enemies that are hard to hit due to the difficult aiming system. Being a rare occurrence to find a game that'll even let you disable aim assist i think many are a bit shocked at how difficult aiming with a pad without a little extra help can be, especially for moving targets, i know i was. My own first impressions from the demo are very positive; i can't think of a single FPS that has stood up to the standards of the original Halo on the playstation consoles, perhaps this is finally it. I'll reserve judgement until i get my hands on the full game. Any thoughts BDers? __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh Last edited by Streeteh; 06-02-2009 at 00:00.

06-02-2009, 01:18	#2
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	There are actually quite a lot of PS3 owners on this forum. It's a shame that Inoshishi and msmalls don't post more often, they would get stuff really moving on here. __________________

06-02-2009, 12:26	#3
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	I have it on pre order and it will most definately be making it's way to a screen near me very soon. I am warming to single player shooters on the console. Still feels a bit like jumping into bed with your sister in law but yes I think I will enjoy this. __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

07-02-2009, 01:23	#4
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	Finally it looks like PS3 has something that can go toe to toe with Gears. __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

07-02-2009, 03:14	#5
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	i've just got this demo and the res evil 5 demo. just installing then will have a quick blast before bed might even make it back here to share a comment or two. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

07-02-2009, 03:49	#6
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	So, awesome game. wouldn't quite agree that its the best looking game ever, looks nice though. gameplay was damn cool, love the combat. felt the right stick to be a bit slow (not to do with aiming, just generally) i tried to tweak the sensitivity but couldn't quite get it to feel right. great game though. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

07-02-2009, 07:43	#8
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	oooo a game to play on the PS3! Do you need to have played the first? __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178