Killzone is certainly an important game, but not one that holds up particularly well. Having recently played the original PS2 release, the improvements are quite noticeable. The resolution boost that has been given to the HD port is immediately noticeable. This is not always a good thing, however. The game running in 720P makes the bland colors and textures more obvious than ever. The rendered cut scenes appear to have been untouched, and look every bit of 9 years old. Much more important, the gun play is not nearly as satisfying as I'd remembered. The guns feel weightless, and the enemies feel like nothing more than bullet sponges. This mixed with goofy AI and occasionally frustrating level design, this port is a bit disappointing to say the least. However, fans of the Killzone franchise will ultimately find enough here to justify the $15 pricetag. Newcomers looking for a new FPS experience, there are a number of better options.
