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Killzone 2
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Take the fight to the Helghast in this first person shooter from Guerrilla Games.
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"Killzone 2 offers terrific class-based multiplayer that will keep you coming back long after the campaign is finished."
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4 ★ (46)
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2 ★ (3)
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One hell of a shooter

Pros: -Amazing visuals; some of the best ever made -Campaign is intense and fun -Multiplayer is deep, addictive, and very fun -Guns feel and shoot great -Enemy AI is highly intelligent and provides a… Read more

A series of failed promises lives up to its reputation.

My skeptic alarm was going off when the initial trailer hit for Killzone 2 showing a mesmerizing battle that blurred the lines between gameplay and cutscene. I wasn't so interested in the "is it pre-r… Read more

Solid, but by the numbers and mediocre

Nowadays, it is very hard for a first person shooter to separate itself from the pack. There have been so many advancements and refinements to the genre in the last five years that it's next to imposs… Read more

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Killzone 2 looks great, but is merely solid on all other accounts

When Guerilla Games showed off its first trailer for the second Killzone at E3 2005, it looked so amazing that people couldn't help but go crazy for the prospect of getting to play it themselves. It w… Read more

A beautiful half-awesome package

Let's face it: first-person shooters is the game-du-jour and many will come out and attempt to take on Halo, Call of Duty or more story-driven games like Half-Life 2 and Bioshock. Some succeed while o… Read more

Killzone 2

There are games that I buy when they first come out, games that I can afford or dont have time to buy when they first comes out, and games that I just dont want when they first come out. Killzone is t… Read more

Retro review - Killzone 2

Overview Now, there are a lot of dark and dreary war is hell kind of games out right now, but the thing that makes Killzone 2 different is that it take that setting to the next level. The atmosphere i… Read more

Killzone 2

Killzone 2 is an amazing breathtaking game, but without its charm can the gameplay hold up? Killzone 2 doesnt really fill you in with the story at all, if you didnt played the first one already which… Read more

Yes. Just, yes.

Buy this game. Why? Because it's an epic shooter for the Playstation 3. The game has awesome online modes, a terrific campaign, and an absolutely freaking kick ass nature. The guns, the graphics, the… Read more

Sitoxity Reviews - Killzone 2

Killzone 2, for the Playstation 3, is an exclusive First-Person Shooter with a sort of World War 2-esque Sci-Fi setting. Compared to others in the market just now, such as Call of Duty 4 and 5, and Ha… Read more

The Nemesis Reviews: Killzone 2

Hey, my fellow g1s, nemesis274 here and what I am about to give you is my very first review on a Playstation 3 exclusive. This game was just so awesome I think I might be considered a somewhat fanboy… Read more

You won't be disappointed for one of 2009's best games.

I think alot of people remember the flop Killzone 1 was. I remember borrowing it from a friend expecting a great game. I was definitely disappointed after playing the generic FPS. When I heard Guerril… Read more

A very good and very important game for the PlayStation 3.

Retrospectively, writing in April of 2010, Killzone 2 is a game which was not help by the hype it received before the game’s release. It was a level of hype that was unavoidable, irregardless of where… Read more

A slightly above average Generic Space Marine FPS

I'll be honest with you right off the bat, I am tired of First Person Shooters, it is an over saturated genre this generation and it's become ridiculous with games like Call of Duty, Far Cry, KillZone… Read more

A Must-Have for Any FPS Fan

This is definitely Sony's answer to Halo. This doesn't mean Halo is a horrible game or anything, but Microsoft has Halo and now Sony can brag with it's Killzone. Before going into the technical aspect… Read more

High average scores a case of fanboyism, or is my game broken?

Review for the single-player part of Killzone 2. When it comes to FPS games I am the kind of guy who sits down and plays them through in one go. I'd do this with any games I come across, but FPS games… Read more

Exhaustive FPS that tests your patience as much as your trigger.

Killzone 2 delivers an adrenaline-fueled, photorealistic sci-fi battlefield with a sizeable single-player campaign and deep multiplayer offering. It easily sits atop the PS3 shooter lineup alongside C… Read more

Sony's Big Swinger

The big question going into KILLZONE 2 ’s launch was whether or not the development team over at Guerrilla could finally deliver that “Halo-Killer” experience that they promised half a decade ago. Sur… Read more

Holy Shit.

Killzone 2 is a game in the same vein as the movie Black Hawk Down. The story is as follows: shit happens, military-type men go after those who caused said shit to happen, initial assault against shit… Read more

Do Realistic Firefights and Visuals Make For A Great Game?

If you're a fan of first-person shooters, there's a good chance that you have a Halo-playing Xbox 360 or a computer with a beefy one-thousand dollar graphics card. By the rare chance that you don't ow… Read more

Great Shooter

Killzone 2 is a fun, solid shooter with fantastic graphics. I really enjoyed the pacing of the game which allows for a great ebb and flow to the action. While certainly not reinventing the shooter, Ki… Read more

Best shooter on the PS3

I bought the game when it came out, and since then have beaten it twice. The single-player experience is excellent and captivating, while the multiplayer is second to none on the PS3. I still jump in… Read more

The right formula, just nothing is done with it

My first impressions of Killzone 2 were great because of it's detailed graphics and powerful shooting but as I delved further into it I realized while they had the formula for a brilliant fps they did… Read more

War at its most exsquisite

Title: Killzone 2 Genre: FPS (first-person shooter) Developer : Guerrilla Games Platform: Playstation 3 Rating: M (Mature) Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/Killzone-2-Playstation3/dp/B000FQBF1M/ref… Read more

A great game that ultimately feels like a missed opportunity.

PlayStation 3 or not, we've all been following Killzone 2 with eager eyes for a long, long time. Would Killzone 2 finally be that killer first person shooter that Sony so desired? Would it be that gam… Read more

A great shooter - worth buying a PS3 just to play it

After playing this game – I now want a PS3. It’s a shooter, nothing unique about it I suppose, but it’s done really well. It’s slick, the graphics are fantastic, and it’s hella fun. Plotwise there’s r… Read more

must own for PS3, must rent for the hardcore

The level of polish is amazing on killzone 2. -The graphics are awesome! period. -Great UI, your always focused on the screen and not bars. -Great save system, You never have to replay a lot of the ga… Read more

Killzone 2 proves that you don't need a pedigree to be awesome.

Last generation Halo ruled the roost as far as console first person shooters were concerned. The game that built X-Box was pretty much unrivaled, both in sales and quality. Hoping to counter this behe… Read more

Killzone 2 is a masterpieice of graphics and gameplay.

Killzone 2 had some big shoes to fill when it came out. Between all of the trailers we've seen up til then, and the infamous pre-rendered trailer from 2005, people were expecting that world and more f… Read more

Good but generic

Everyone told me that Killzone 2 was the first game to get when I purchased a PS3. They said it would blow my mind and keep me hooked. Well at first they were right but after a few hours I was just bo… Read more

The Bitbag reviews- Killzone 2

Killzone 2 hype began during E3 2005 when Sony first unveiled their infamous teaser trailer. Everyone believed it was CG and rightfully so. A week later former SCEA vice-president Phil Harrison stated… Read more

As they rise from the ashes

I was never planning on buying this game ever after I played the first one, because it sucked, like bad !!! Surprisingly, after I saw IGNs and gamespots reviews on this game, my thoughts flipped. So t… Read more

An Epic Single Player with a Rewarding Multiplayer

Killzone 2 can basically be summed up with my title. It has an amazing single player campaign but also has a multiplayer that is a little hard to jump into but is rewarding in the long run. First off,… Read more

Incredible presentation but little replay value

I wasn't a fan of the original Killzone the game. I was a fan of the concept, the style, the setting, the atmosphere and the absolute grit and grim Killzone 1 had. But the game itself suffered from sl… Read more

Can You Survive in the Killzone?

WARNING: May contain Spoilers and/or Bad Language! Now, I never played the first Killzone . In my opinion, it's because the DualShock 2 isn't designed to play FPS games (having used the Xbox controlle… Read more

Killzone 2 Review

Killzone 2 is a first person shooter exclusively for the PS3. You will be taking on the part of Sev, a soldier in the army, who has been sent along with said army to try to capture a very powerful man… Read more

Killzone 2 Review

The PS3 has had a tough time in the past years. With great titles coming out on the platform and failing to do much for the console it was a worry that Killzone 2 would be another over hyped experienc… Read more

Real Pretty....

This was the first PS3 game that I have purchased for the year and i loved it. I don't buy a whole lot of games throughout the year, so i am really selective and try and get the biggest bang for my bu… Read more

A few problems hamper an otherwise great multiplayer experience..

Killzone 2 will take some getting used to. Even for veteran FPS players, the controls will feel a bit unwieldy even after a few hours of playing. Giving up on Killzone because of initially frustrating… Read more

An exciting thrill ride but not a perfect one.

Killzone 2 follows what seems to be an ongoing trend these days of an FPS having a fantastic but short rollercoaster like experience where it is fun and exilerating while it lasts but when it's done y… Read more

Fantastic!

First of all, after playing the game for over 40 hours, this is one of the finest games you will play in this generation. Usually, I don't talk about graphics, sounds and all that good stuff in my rev… Read more

Killzone 2 is the first must have FPS of the year!

I was aware of the hype going into this game. I can say with confidence it has certainly lived up to it. This is an absolutely fantastic FPS experience that has already provided me with several fun ho… Read more

The playstation 3 finally has its killer app

Its been a long time coming, but the PS3 finally has Killzone 2 , a game that supposedly is to beat Halo and all other comers to the crown of definitive FPS. That is a lofty claim, and one which sadly… Read more

Great Despite unexceptional story

Cross-posted with my site gammatesting.com Killzone 2 is an expertly made, AAA video game. It’s one of the best looking game I’ve played. The models and animations are fluid and life-like, the details… Read more

An Invasion, Three Years In The Works!

[size=3][b]THE GOOD[/b][/size][/color] [i][color="#3a84ff"][size=2][b]Stating The Obvious[/b][/size] - It's quite clear that Killzone 2 is a great looking game, there's no sense in trying to avoid thi… Read more

Killzone 2

Killzone 2 has been under the radar since its infamous debut trailer was seen at E3 2005. Nearly a year and a half before the PS3 was even out, the game was making enough of an impact to start gatheri… Read more

AMAZINGLY REALISTIC

Okay this game is nothing but awesomeness i picked up this game on release day expecting it to be a decently good game but as i continue my playing of this game online i am realizing how amazing this… Read more

Not a Killer App but Pretty Close

My review is posted on my blog here but I'll just copy it here: (Pictures are from the wiki) During times like these, it’s difficult for a first person shooter to stand out. To be distinct from the ma… Read more

No reason not to pick this up

The drop ship has landed and it is finally time to kick some Helgast ass! Aw yes, one of the most anticipated games on the PS3 is finally on store shelves. And now the smoke has lifted, what does it r… Read more

The Killzone odyssey has a happy ending

It all started with the "Ballet of Death" video. I had no idea what Killzone was. As soon I saw that video I thought "Humm, maybe I will get this game". I was really impressed by the animations and gr… Read more

Killzone 2

Killzone 2 has been said to be "one of those" games. What I mean is that it was one of those games that had been so distended with hype that it seemed no matter the outcome of the final product, it wo… Read more

A Guerrilla threw up on my face

That's right, that's what I said. A Guerrilla threw up on my face, or at least that is how I felt after I finished KillZone 2. Now before everybody out there that LOVES this game, and feels it is the… Read more

ENTER THE KILLZONE FOR ONE OF THE PS3'S FINEST TITLES!

ENTER THE KILLZONE FOR ONE OF THE PS3'S FINEST TITLES! Hype can be a deadly uncontrollable disease to a videogame, it can ruin a games enjoyment within seconds and in today's tough financial times, de… Read more

If looks could kill...

This is one good looking game, no doubt. The game immediately impresses with a great opening cinamatic and once you get control, its hard to know what you are supposed to do because you are just check… Read more

Killzone 2 Makes Me Wish My Friends Owned PS3s

Killzone 2 provides both a fantastic single-player campaign and an engrossing multiplayer experience. If you enjoy shooters of the first person variety, you will almost certainly enjoy this game. I pl… Read more

Bullet Point Review: KillZone 2 (PS3)

What I liked: Graphics - I know liking the graphics in todays games is nothing new, but KZ2 looks really really good. There's one part in the game where you're fighting with a big mushroom cloud in th… Read more

Killzone 2 Review - Fight the good fight.

I think it’s hard to imagine anyone not hearing of Killzone 2. For the few of you that haven’t been following the game, here’s a quick rundown. Killzone 2 was first shown to the public back at E3 2005… Read more

Redemption

The original Killzone suffered from an overabundance of hype. Billed by Sony as a Halo -killer, the game inevitably fell short of expectations when it turned out pretty average. In 2005, a trailer for… Read more

A Game That Lives up to the Hype.

The Story the story is nothing much or amazing its about a planet invading another planet who are the Helagsht they are like the germas of ww2 you kind of the idea what the story is about. but the gam… Read more

Thrillhouse! (Or another flavour of the month shooter)

Killzone 2 : Stop me when you’ve heard this pitch before. Imagine a first person shooter where you play as bulky space marines battling evil invaders. The kids will totally eat it up. Story : You play… Read more

Four years in development and worth the wait!!!

After nearly four years in development, the infamous Killzone 2 has been released exclusively on the Playstation 3 platform. It's a First Person Shooter developed by Guerrilla Games that lives up to t… Read more

Killzone 2 Review

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A prime of example of just how powerful the PS3 really is

It's been a long time coming, but after a 4 year wait, Killzone 2 is finally out on store shelves. Developed by Guerrilla Games, this is a PlayStation 3 exclusive sci-fi FPS, set in a galactic war bet… Read more

A must have

The Playstation brand has had a hard time distinguishing itself in the market. Aside from Metal Gear, and a few other titles, the PS3 never had its showcase game. The game that came out and said “bro,… Read more

Guerrilla Delivers

Killzone 2 probably has one of the most storied histories of any game in the past decade. In its now legendary E3 2005 premiere trailer it became the poster boy for the potential power of the Playstat… Read more

This warzone is definitely fit for the title of Killzone

Though my time with the game may be short, it was enjoyed to the peak that the Playstation 3 really needed. With great graphics and gameplay, this game shows that it has what it takes to compete with… Read more

Dazzling technical display that should have been so much more

Killzone 2 reviewed on PlayStation 3 It is generally considered that to criticise something for what it does not do is fallacious. After all, it deserves to be judged on its own merits in isolation fr… Read more

Killzone 2 is finally out!

Its amazing to think that a trailer shown in a video montage at Sony's E3 2005 Press Conference would be the biggest subject of controversy before the current generation would even begin. But despite… Read more

Possible Greatness Mired By Poor Controls

An impressive package of online and offline first person shooting is hampered by an abysmal control scheme. Developer Guerrilla Games set out to create an FPS experience where weapons have weight and… Read more

A Good Game that is far from Perfect.

Everyone has read about this game and it has had a lot of expectations and hype since the initial E3 trailer which was claimed to be real time gameplay. I have to say the look and feel of the game ver… Read more

A great body without a soul (SP only)

Killzone 2 is interesting pairing of fantastic game framework and an IP that is...weak, to say the least. This means much of Killzone 2's gameplay is really quite good. It might be the best looking ga… Read more

Killzone 2 singleplayer not all it could be

I felt a bit dissappointed with Killzone 2. I was expecting a grand single player experience with good story, interesting characters and great visuals and sound. I felt I only got delivered the last t… Read more

Sony's FPS Actually Awesome

Okay, this game has lived up to the hype - graphics, music, action, controls, etc. On top of all of that good stuff, it doesn't have shitty load times or some bigass install for your HDD like many oth… Read more

Absolutely Stunning Title!

I've been playing it for a little over 5 hours and already from the jaw-dropping visuals to the absolutely incredible multiplayer I can tell this was well worth the price of admission. Although the st… Read more

My Killzone 2 review (Mostly spoiler free)

Note: This is a review I did for my fellow clan members of THE SYNDICATE. I have finished the single player, and have played all objectives of MP in all maps with bots. I will also try to keep this as… Read more

Killzone 2 Review - Great game!

Killzone 2 Foreword So here we are ladies 'n gentlemen, Killzone 2 has finally arrived at your local store and you probably can't wait to buy it, well since it came out 25th for me I already blasted m… Read more

Well worth playing, but doesn't live up to the hype

Story: You play Sev - a special forces grunt who's at the frontlines of an operation to take down the dictator for the Helgast planet, who's violent and extreme ways have made him an unacceptable risk… Read more

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