Killzone- Halo Killer? No Awesome Game? Yes.

Reptillia · 02-01-2005

The Game Killzone isn't a "Halo Killer" as promised in a few reviews, but it is an awesome FPS.

In the area of gameplay, it gets a 8/10 The aiming is good, and the crosshair looks nice, a change from other FPS. The War you're engaging in actually feels like a war, because you need to think, and take adaquate cover to survive an assault from the enimes or "Helghast".

Graphics gets a 7/10 They're good graphics, but nothing incredibly mindblowing, but you can tell effort was put in.

Story-6/10
This is where the game feels a bit thin for me, its a story, you know, it does what its supposed to, but it seems like just another "Invasion-save-race" type of deal.

Sound-9/10 I really enjoyed the sound, the "Helghast" have their own accent, which cracks me up, and the gunshots and explosions sound real, a real strong point, imo.

In conclusion, i feel KillZone deserves an 8.5 out of Ten.

Great Gameplay and sound make up for its less than stellar story. The Gameplay doesnt just Let you "Shoot 'em up" It puts you in a war, that feels as real as a fictional war can.

If FPS is your thing, i reccomend Killzone, if you're a casual gamer, this is a rent.

**rappo** · 02-01-2005

sounds good.

on the graphics side of things.. this game looks dirty. its all musty and not as bright, colorful, and lively as other other FPSs out there like Halo 2 and half life 2. but i guess that ties in with the theme.

this is the best review ive seen for this game actually.

cyrix · 02-01-2005

Plus you forgot to mention the fact that the enemies are so repetitive. I mean granted the hellghast look quite deliciously evil...but there needed to be more variety in the enemies.

**rappo** · 02-01-2005

most shooters tend to be like that... pity.

halo 2 - same old alien dudes
half life 2 - same old combine (although in different cities like ravenholm, things get interesting)
max payne 2 - same old cleaners
james bond - same old what theyre called
call of duty - same old germans

02-02-2005

I thought it was ok. I played the demo. I'm not really used to usin that much strategy.

Reptillia · 02-02-2005

Thats why its good, though its a bit different than most shooters in that sense.

And as rappo said, most FPS dont have a good differential of enemies, but thats a bad spot too.

Tidus · 02-03-2005

I have played both games and I like the squad based combat on Killzone in single mode. But Halo 2 kickes ass in multiplayer

Japisee · 02-04-2005

I prerferd the single player in Killzone other than the singe player in Halo 2. The story really keeps you playing. The multiplayer mode is fun, but cannot do anything to the fact that Halo 2 has one of the best multiplayer option on a console game.

02-01-2005	#1
Reptillia Dragon Pie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Pacific Ocean Posts: 1,705	Killzone- Halo Killer? No Awesome Game? Yes. The Game Killzone isn't a "Halo Killer" as promised in a few reviews, but it is an awesome FPS. In the area of gameplay, it gets a 8/10 The aiming is good, and the crosshair looks nice, a change from other FPS. The War you're engaging in actually feels like a war, because you need to think, and take adaquate cover to survive an assault from the enimes or "Helghast". Graphics gets a 7/10 They're good graphics, but nothing incredibly mindblowing, but you can tell effort was put in. Story-6/10 This is where the game feels a bit thin for me, its a story, you know, it does what its supposed to, but it seems like just another "Invasion-save-race" type of deal. Sound-9/10 I really enjoyed the sound, the "Helghast" have their own accent, which cracks me up, and the gunshots and explosions sound real, a real strong point, imo. In conclusion, i feel KillZone deserves an 8.5 out of Ten. Great Gameplay and sound make up for its less than stellar story. The Gameplay doesnt just Let you "Shoot 'em up" It puts you in a war, that feels as real as a fictional war can. If FPS is your thing, i reccomend Killzone, if you're a casual gamer, this is a rent. __________________ COOLNESS IS HAVING COURAGE.

02-01-2005	#2
rappo Professional Dumbass Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,056	sounds good. on the graphics side of things.. this game looks dirty. its all musty and not as bright, colorful, and lively as other other FPSs out there like Halo 2 and half life 2. but i guess that ties in with the theme. this is the best review ive seen for this game actually. __________________

02-01-2005	#3
cyrix Ever get evil dick? Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,104	Plus you forgot to mention the fact that the enemies are so repetitive. I mean granted the hellghast look quite deliciously evil...but there needed to be more variety in the enemies. __________________

02-01-2005	#4
rappo Professional Dumbass Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,056	most shooters tend to be like that... pity. halo 2 - same old alien dudes half life 2 - same old combine (although in different cities like ravenholm, things get interesting) max payne 2 - same old cleaners james bond - same old what theyre called call of duty - same old germans __________________

02-02-2005	#6
Reptillia Dragon Pie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Pacific Ocean Posts: 1,705	Thats why its good, though its a bit different than most shooters in that sense. And as rappo said, most FPS dont have a good differential of enemies, but thats a bad spot too. __________________ COOLNESS IS HAVING COURAGE.

02-02-2005	#5
StillRydinCadillacs Posts: n/a	I thought it was ok. I played the demo. I'm not really used to usin that much strategy.

02-03-2005	#7
Tidus Registered User Amateur Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 120	I have played both games and I like the squad based combat on Killzone in single mode. But Halo 2 kickes ass in multiplayer

02-04-2005	#8
Japisee As a matter of fact. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Belgium. Posts: 2,383	I prerferd the single player in Killzone other than the singe player in Halo 2. The story really keeps you playing. The multiplayer mode is fun, but cannot do anything to the fact that Halo 2 has one of the best multiplayer option on a console game. __________________

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