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Killzone 2 | 
| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  386 reviews
Sales Rank: 190
Platform: PlayStation 3
Genre: shooter_action_games
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
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Number Of Items: 1
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Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 5.9 x 0.6
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MPN: 98116
Model: 98116
UPC: 711719811626
EAN: 0781719811629
ASIN: B000FQBF1M
Publication Date: February 2009
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| Features:
| • | Assume the first-person perspective of special forces soldier Sev in the assault on Helghan | | • | Take on an inhospitable planet along with enemies backed by impressive AI | | • | Experience cinematic effects, smooth animations, and detailed environments full of realistic lighting | | • | Stay immersed with music and effects rendered in 7.1 surround sound | | • | Master 11 levels on your own or engage in online play with 2-32 players |
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Product Description
Killzone 2 PS3
Amazon.com Product Description
Get ready to take on the full strength of the Helghast war machine from a dramatic first-person perspective with Killzone 2 for PS3. From Guerilla Games, this much anticipated follow-up to Killzone for PS2 and Killzone: Liberation for PSP drops you right into the boots of battle hardened special forces soldier Sev. Set two years after the aborted Helghast assault on Vekta, the action opens with your ISA Legion squad deployed behind enemy lines on the Helghan's unforgiving home turf. 
Motion blurs and studio-grade special effects bring battle to life. View larger. | 
First-person viewpoints and 7.1 surround sound keep you immersed. View larger. | 
Realistic lighting and detailed environments add a cinematic quality. View larger. | 
Smooth animation and improved AI give the Helghans a terrifying, realistic presence. View larger. | Combat Lifelike AI and Inhospitable Terrain
Despite the smooth character animations and swift-thinking AI behind each individual Helghan, their planet itself may be the most deceptive opponent that you face. Unlike other game environments that serve as nothing more than a visual backdrop, the devastating Helghan climate takes a notable toll. And, worst of all, the Helghans know exactly how to use the planet against you. The in-your-face perspective comes to life as you take aim with exotic new weapons and mainstays from the previous games, including the M82-G assault rifle. And you can now drive an array of rugged, sometimes strange, vehicles that expand the gruesome possibilities of war. Guerilla Technology in a Terrifying, Realistic World
Guerrilla's unique visuals and deferred rendering technology ensure that even the ugliest situations on Helghan are beautifully lit. Ambient occlusion and accurate shadow casting from a variety of light sources combine with gritty textures, detailed environments, and studio-grade special effects to help complete the realistic, Hollywood experience of this first-person shooter. Real-time cutscenes, full-screen anti-aliasing, motion blurs, and internal lens reflections all bring you into the fold and work to maximize the hardware capabilities of the PS3. And the audio experience is no less impressive. 7.1 surround sound capability lend a truly dynamic sound element to your experience, while audio occlusion with wave tracing means that you can hear the difference between indoor and outdoor firefights. Chaotic Multiplayer Drama Online
While single-player mode lets you take on the unique challenges of 11 fully developed levels, online play lets you engage with up to 32 players at a time, bringing the gritty, realistic chaos of war to a whole new level. Other multi-player friendly enhancements in Killzone 2 include in-game clan management, a match wagering system, and the ability to integrate new information and track friends and enemies with the community at Killzone.com.
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One Thing the PS3 has Over Xbox 360 September 7, 2010
NavySeal
This game is really great. The online has all the same controls as campaign with a couple differences. During the campaign you can hide behind cover which is an addition I really like in a first-person shooter. Online you can't hide behind cover so be warned. Warning: if you're coming from usual first-person shooter the controls are not the same. It has a different button layout when going from 360 to PS3. That was my only problem, and on campaign every time it saves it stops then continues after it's done. All in all it was a great game and the campaign on elite difficulty will give you a run for your money. I would definitely recommend plus the third installment will be released early next year.
Pros:
+Good Story
+Nice Campaign
+Multiplayer has had no lags thus far
Cons:
-Laggy when saving
-Button layout to me was a bit confusing
Great graphics and gameplay, with some big annoyances September 6, 2010
buru buru piggu (New York, NY USA)
Without a doubt, Killzone 2 is one of the best looking games for PS3 and if you don't already own it, you should definitely pick up a copy. It's worth owning for every FPS fan, now that it's been out a while and the price has halved.
As far as gameplay goes, there's really nothing new or revolutionary here. It plays like every other FPS on the market, including Halo, COD, and Gears of War. For certain tasks like arming explosives and turning valves, you have to rotate the controller, but this is really just a gimmick.
The single-player levels are varied, if not terribly inspired. They're well-done and great looking, but they're the same kind of stock locations you see in every sci-fi FPS, including base interiors, inside your fleet's flagship cruiser, a refinery, a rocky wasteland local, etc. Some levels are easier than others, with the last one being insanely difficult. It took me more than 5 hours to beat on Veteran. Now, on to the annoyances:
- You can only carry 2 weapons (not counting the combat knife): a large gun and a pistol, which has infinite ammo. Every game I can remember, if it restricts you to 2, you can toss the pistol and pick up another large guns. Not here. You cannot toss your revolver and have 2 large guns, so really, you only have 1 choice of weapons at any given time. This feels like a step backwards in the evolution of the genre. The weapons are mostly variations of real-world guns found in military shooters like Modern Warfare and others: assault rifles, a shotgun, SMG, LMG, grenade launcher. Some weapons, like the shotgun, only allow you to carry a ridiculously low amount of ammo: 24 shells. Coupled with the slow rate of fire, it's usually more trouble than it's worth. The grenade launcher is also pretty useless. It doesn't detonate unless you score a direct hit, giving enemies the chance to run away from the time-delayed projectile when it lands. There are some really fun ones like the electricity gun (unlimited ammo), but you only get it for 1 level late in the game. When a new level starts, you revert to whatever the level starts you on, so if there's a gun you like, you can't keep it between levels.
As a major plus, though, the guns feel and sound powerful. The amount of muzzle climb and spread feels right.
- Next is the immature and cliched dialog. Your squad is by far the most annoying thing about KZ2. They just don't shut up. The endless cursing, constant trash talk, and childish banter is similar to the cornball scripting in Gears of War 2. Soldiers don't have to talk and act like testosterone-fueled meat heads.
- Idiotic squad AI that's often a hindrance than a help. Your squad members will sometimes just stand right in front of you, blocking your path. Rico is nearly useless. He runs into gunfire and needs constant reviving. During many of the later levels, I found myself cursing at the idiotic AI. Enemy AI is passable. Nothing spectacular.
- Lack of unlockable items and bonus content is really a sore point. No weapons gallery, character profiles, rotatable models, or other features that we've come to expect from today's games. There are hidden medallions to shoot and intel to collect, but these are just for trophies. They don't unlock any hidden content (because there isn't any).
Overall, KZ2 is fun for a quick fix. Campaign mode is rather short, but entertaining. The graphics are certainly very polished and pushes the PS3 hardware, but it feels rushed. There's no co-op mode or local multi-player if you want to have friends over and play split-screen.
 best FPS of all time IMHO September 5, 2010
Zogby (Anchorage)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
sure it has some problems, but it is one of the best FPS games i have ever played on any system. amazon sells it for a great price too. if you have a ps3 and like FPS games you are crazy if you don't get this.
Breathtaking August 30, 2010
signint
This is a great chapter in the killzone story, It has many great epic moments and the game makes you feel like you are really there on helgan. The graphics are well, just amazing the lighting is dynamic and the particle effects are abundant all together it makes helgan feel gritty and real. This game is by far the best looking game on the consoles well maybe except for uncharted 2.
Its good August 25, 2010
zaps40 (PA,USA)
it is a good shooter game if you can tune out the F-this & F-that that they like saying through out the game..its got a good story line also.
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