Yes, it's an entry that uses straightforward first-person shooter mechanics to make up its gameplay. But immediately upon entering this futuristic universe, you can tell this game isn't just another shooter. There's an unseen enthusiasm behind the engine that makes the Killzone 2 experience one to remember. Subtle instances like the character development, the varied level design, and the emotion-driven storyline. All maximize the immersion factor for the player.
Let's not forget the fantastic visuals that feel even ahead of their time. The narrative is liberal enough that players need not play the first entry to understand what is happening. But the storyline is kind to dedicated fans continuing off from the first game, where the ISA seeks to counter the previous Helghast attack.
Again, what seems simple in stature turns into a rollercoaster of a tale. The storytelling is simply excellent. Without question, every aspect of Killzone has been tweaked and enhanced to deliver one of the most revered first-person shooter experiences in Killzone 2.
The level of polish on gameplay both in multiplayer and single-player is unparalleled. With its only difficulty being some of the motion controls, the game sits as one of the best titles of its genre - perhaps of all time.
Players should latch on to this rare occasion where the sequel is significantly better than the original. Killzone 2 is a masterstroke of how to create a fantastic first-person shooter. The story, gameplay, and high-octane action will always have you on the edge of your seat.
It's quite the experience to behold. The most respectable aspect in the development of Killzone 2 is how the game never strays away from the fundamentals of a first-person shooter. It simply uses all the core components to concoct an accessible, engaging, and exciting experience. Nothing too wildly experimental, just a holistic game for players to keep on playing. Even classic shooters like GoldenEye Reloaded seemed to have been surpassed. The story isn't too impressive, but it's the fantastically built atmosphere that will draw you in to keep playing.
Going hand-in-hand with the atmosphere is the epic music score that, in many ways, rivals some of the premier first-person shooters out there.
Likewise, the visuals rival some of the best stuff out there in terms of art design, and some of the environments are a surprising sight to see on the aging PlayStation 2. Online, Killzone is solid stuff and is one of the more enjoyable aspects of the game. The map design and slow paced combat lends itself well here, and although it won't floor any deathmatch veterans, Killzone is one of the better online first-person shooters for the PlayStation 2 if not the best.
Unfortunately, Killzone does a lot of things wrong, too. Combat, simply put, just doesn't feel right. The pacing feels too sluggish, and as a result, is largely unexciting. It might have all worked out had the AI been intelligent, but enemies and allies alike are brain-dead beings that pull off some absurd actions at the worst times.
Likewise, the level design is far too linear and allows for little creative innovation on the player's part. Linear levels aren't bad in itself, but they really lend themselves to fast-paced action ' that is, the complete opposite of the brand of action Killzone offers up. And unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, Killzone does look nice, but it's hampered by an extremely unstable framerate that can, at rare instances, make things almost unplayable.
It's a bit of a shame that Killzone was ever touted as the 'Halo killer'? Granted, the two titles share some definite parallels, but it would be hard for any game to knock off Halo's crown, regardless of how good it is. As a result of that hype, Killzone had some ridiculously high standards to reach, and it failed to reach any of them.
However, that doesn't mean Killzone isn't an enjoyable FPS. It could've been much, much more, but what's here is a decent FPS that's worth a rent, or even a buy if you plan to take it online. Browse games Game Portals.
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