Here's My Complete honest Review

User Rating: 9.5 | Killzone 2 PS3
By CDD_2008 | Review Date:
Killzone 2 is a Masterpiece. . . Despite all all the fanboys on all sides the game is impressive no matter how you spin it. Graphics wise it is the best looking shooter in existence today. The lighting effects are stunning, the guns look great, and the art design is great. The helgast, despite all being very similar, make great badguys. They just look menacing with their evil glowing red eyes and gas masks. The Helgast feel like they could really exist in the future which to me is a nice touch. It keeps you interested by not getting too "Supernatural" which i really like. The campaign was however a little disappointing. Since killzone has been in development for what feels like forever I had high expectations. Simply put its "short but sweet." For a Game to be worth 60 bucks it better have online and this is definitely what Killzone does best. In-game clan support and clan matches, streamed together games, cool badge system, etc. This game has an amazing amount of replay value and fans wont be disappointed. Now For the break down.

Graphics- This game is so good graphically its hard to believe. The lighting engine really gives the game a lot of depth and awe. And watching it in motion on your television is a really rewarding feeling. It is the best looking Shooter despite any arguments. The only graphic areas that are really lacking is with the character faces. Up close when you look at Rico, or Garza for example, their faces have a plastic look to them that looks unnatural, his isnt as apparent with the helgast that look quite impressive. If games were rated on looks alone then killzone would get a 10.
Sound- the sound is great. the guns sound great there is a echo feature that you can definitely hear which is a nice touch and the soundtrack is very well done.

Gameplay- killzones gameplay is great but it definately has a learining curve even for the most expierienced gamers. The game has a slight latency in its controls. though this isnt huge it definately takes some getting used to and at first can be quite frustrating. But once you get used to it really isnt a big deal. Its only a minor complaint. In my opinion since it makes aiming a little more difficult it helps avoid you from being sniped constantly and makes killing players more difficult in a good way. I hate games that increase the gamers health bar to make thing more difficult this only makes kills feel more rewarding. The game speed id say is slower than counterstrike, COD4 but faster than Battlefield bad company.
Online- For the most part the game is very balanced. When I first got the game i didnt think this was going to be the case since the Helgast have bright red eyes that u can see easily. To balance things out the ISA have a few things on their gear that give off a blue light. this helps prevent campers and also helps you know exactly who is friend or foe, which is nice scuttle touch. Every game is filled with intense firefights that will keep you coming back for more. All the different classes are balanced with the exception of the Shotgun, which has an auto aim feature that the developers claim they will remove. The Badge system is easy to understand and the ranks however seem to move rather fast. The game is also the First to have different game modes strung together which means less time in the game lobby and more time playing, this touch is done very well and really mixes up the variety of the game play, from the mindless killing though that is just as fun. Finally the in-game clan support is the final great feature. you can manage your clan all in game and clan matches can all be set up against other clans without having to go to the internet. A lot nicer than Call of duty just giving you a clan tag.
Campain- Other than being rather short and the ending doing a good job at pissing you off. It is incredible. I dont want to disappoint any thing for you guys but it is extremely fun and well worth playing. This is where the game does a great job of showing off its graphic's as it was intended to do.

Final thoughts- killzone 2 is a must have for any Ps3 owner. The Online is close to flawless and the campain though short is impressive. The game has a bit of a learning curve even though it is a shooter which can frustrate and confuse players at times, but its only a minor issue. And Graphically it is unbelieveable. I wanted to give this game a 10 but it isn't. The little bugs that i have with it though minor are enough to keep me from giving it a perfect, but none the less Killzone 2 is a supurb game and a must have.
GAMEPLAY........................................................................................................9/10
GRAPHICS.......................................................................................................10/10
SOUND.............................................................................................................10/10
STORYMODE....................................................................................................9/10
ONLINE.............................................................................................................10/10
VALUE..............................................................................................................10/10
OVERALL SCORE 9.5/10 A

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