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Finally a FPS on PS2 I can sink my teeth into

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I've played a bunch of FPS on PS2 starting with Red Faction, Red Faction 2, Project Snowblind, Star Wars: Battlefront, Call Of Duty and Metal of Honor. But none gave me the chills like Killzone. The signle player mode is done extremely well. There are some minor flaws in clipping and slowdown, but they are so minor that it doesn't take away from the game play at all. I found the action, graphics, music and gameplay all very satisfying. There is plenty of squad based missions, single missions, and other quests to engage in. I will say though the offline multiplayer split screen does leave something to be desired, but all splitscreen games loose detail in someway - like Star Wars: Battlefront. Without a doubt I give this game my full support. Take a look at it, it won't disapoint!

Halo Killer...riddeled with Helghast rounds

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: March 18, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is Cindies son again, with my eyes on KILLZONE. Set in a harsh war environment, KILLZONE is far more than a standard shooter. It envolves some of the most stable minded people to play it. If not, you may end up dying quite a few times than needed to. OK, basic story...
Helghast invade Earth, you ((Jan Templar, Rico Valasquez, Lugar, or Gregor Hakha)) fight against them. You may win or not. I dont know, and I really dont care. The second one and hopefully third is on its way, we may know then if no...I'm fine killing masked Helghans.

GREAT GAME, WELL WORTH $20,AND WELL WORTH YOUR TIME. But be prepared to actually play the game. This isnt some game of PAC-MAN where your done in half an hour, this is fending off one of the most brutal races on Earth. Have patience, you'll get there...

fun, and at the price range, a definite must have,

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 05, 2006
Author: Amazon User

killzone is just like any other first person shooter (fps). good guys vs. the bad guys. however, killzone throws some things into it that is definitely worth your time. the atmosphere is great, and they have little things that make it seem like you really are in a warzone. for one, you can let a grenade "cook", or hold it in your hand for up to five seconds before it detonates (i hold mine for 3, or else it explodes too close to me and i die). another thing is that when you run, reload, etc. the camera shakes. nothing big, but it just makes it seem like you are really there in a battle, fighting for your life. it really adds to the experience, and makes the multiplayer f*cking INTENSE. another good thing about killzone is the multiplayer. all the games nowadays all expect the person to be connected to the internet and whatever, but killzone gives you bots to mess around with (and Sony isnt exactly known for its superb online gaming). so if your bored and looking for a game that will last you a good few months (hell, i was addicted for 5) then pick this game up (and at $20, this is a steal). the holiday season is coming up, this is a great gift for any hardcore gamer out there.

WARNING: killzone has lots of curse words (no blood 'n guts tho, much to my dismay) so parents be warned. also, unless you are an experienced FPS gamer, this might not be right for you. it isnt simply run n gun, it requires skill and aiming techniques (the learning curve is a bitch).

Decent FPS for PS2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

-The Graphics are exceptional for a PS2 based game, but not perfect with some issues pertaining to wall joints.

-Play is extremely linear in first few levels of campaign mode. The game pretty much holds your hand and tells you where to go.

-As you progress you obtain 4 different classes of warrior to play.

-Enemy AI is not too bright at times but they are way smarter than your IAS grunts. Expect your line of fire to be walked through a few times.

-My main gripe consists of the lack of mobility. You cannot freely climb, jump, or go prone. There are sections where you can climb a ladder or hurdle a low ledge when the game prompts you with the option.

-Some banter gets repedative but it helps when the enimies are throwing grenades or attacking in the larger open spaces.

-Even with these limitations the various network modes and fairly extensive campaign length makes this FPS a keeper.

-The wide range of weapons make this a very fun game to play. The Helgast weapons are also varied and useful.

-You can alter the sensitivity of the Joysticks to fit your fine motor skills. (Or my lack of)

-BEWARE this game is not for children due to language content. The gore is almost non present but there is blood splater.

-Just as fun SOCOM I or II, Red Faction, or Ghost Recon with a simpler mission system.

-Rent it and then decide but if you love FPS games this will fit well in your collection.

-Comparing PS2 games to XBOX games is a waist of time. Its known that the XBOX is more powerful system. But since I only own a PS2 this is my "HALO" if it equals the gameplay or not.

HALO KILLER DUH

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: October 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I would like to pose a question. This game is called the Halo killer. But why is Halo a great game? The graphics are solid yes and easy on the eyes, but surely not jawdropping. The AI is does not compare to most decent games. The storyline line is nothing new, man vs. alien. The weaponry is limited, and the guns aren't in any way new. Machine gun, pistol sniper, ray gun, the most innovative is the fuel rod cannon which is like a plasma grenade launcer. There is nothing in this game that has not been done before. So Killzone will not be a Halo Killer. It will be a Halo flatten, attach a nuke and throw it off a cliff-er. Killzone has unrivaled graphics with never before realism. Bigger guns will slow you down, and it takes a bigger person to have bigger guns, I ask to see one game that has done that before. Yet that is only skimming the suface, by the way this is the son of Sherry Bucholtz so yeah peace out

great war simulator

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Killzone has so far been an exciting experience in story mode. The game is very straightforward and the team members operate relatively well alongside you. I love how teamates get picked off in ambushes or in the firefight, and how enemies come from multiple angles of attack, some running and some shooting from behind pillars or boxes. There are some elements that I think could be improved, but for the most part the game is a very good example of a 'war' experience if you ask me.

The atmosphere is incredible. I haven't played other ps2 fps's but this is the type of atmosphere I like. Postmodern and dank. There is smoke dirt and rubble all over the place and enemies are placed in tactical positions to make a 'killzone' of advancing ISA and will call in reinforcements if they get shot up even. There are some little thigns I see that I think could be improved but for the most part it all works great.

One problem I've noticed is how the helghast get killed a lot more often than the ISA. I personally think the battles should be fairly even with maybe the helghast overtaking positions instead of ISA taking over all positions in their advance. In reality the ISA in this small a number would not have a prayer against the helgast since the H's have similar weapons and air superiority and so forth, but this is a video game so I guess they hvae to give the player somewhat of an edge. Another thing I noticed is why does the energy keep getting replenished?
This game does seem very realistic. You can't jump in the game, but as far as I know the soldiers would carry 50+ pounds of guns+supplies on them so there would be little use in jumping.
There aren't any automobiles to use so that kindof sucks, but being in an urban area I guess its harder to move around. One thing I noticed though is that APCs or tanks seem to only shoot machine gun fire. They should definitely shoot some tank rounds too!
I dont know why people say this game is only a 6.5 or whatever.... Maybe the grim atmosphere doesn't go over too well with americans, but it's a very well made game and if they had a couple more months they might've ironed out all of the kinks in the game but its still very good. I'd definitely give it a 9, and the guns are awesome. I haven't played halo but I think this will give halo a run for its money. Its gritty and comes off looking like some sort of anime' movie about a war, and it ROCKS

This Zone is made for Killing.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is the best FPS exclusive to the PS2 that one can buy. By far the best. But is that saying very much?

Alright, I know I gave it 4 stars; that's because it is a very intense, very addictive game. Also, it has very many positive points, such as its high-speed action, well set atmosphere, and the panic inducing screaming that is always going on.

Now this was no Halo killer, for this game had its flaws. The graphics were not up to snuff with the latest PS2 releases, the audio fuzzes out, and the AI is...well...not smart.

There were a couple of things missing too. Having them would have made the game a bit extra special.

The good points: No PS2 exclusive FPS has the speed and fluidity of this game. Finally, a run-and-gun that the system needed. While pretty much all the other games were either pretty slow and calculating, or just plain bad, Killzone keeps the action alive constnatly. It's linear setup keeps things moving right along as you jog from place to place, riddling your opponents with lots of nice anmmunition.
Also a good point is the atmosphere. Few games have developed surroundings quite like this. The destruction and the grime is so extensive that it simply makes you wonder...did little pixelated people really ever actualy inhabit this place? The color scheme is so bleak that it alone delivers a sense of hopelessness and the feeling that someone...something with glowing orange eyes is watching you. Even the wind sounds, yes, the wind contributes to this. The few things mentioned and many other little aspects all add to the environmental tension, and it is nice.
Finally, although it gets annoying by the end of the game, everyone, I mean EVERYONE is screaming during gunfights. The confusions that is heard over the gunfire is also key to the environment, as you the player know that the enemy is losing it just as much as you are.

Alright...the bad news

The graphics the graphics the graphics!!!!!! Sometimes things just disappear and you can see through them, causing a bit of confusion, especially for the first time through the game. If your TV has a very dark contrast, at some points it might be incredibly difficult to deal with whenever this problem happens. The deaths that take place seem to happen in a total of 3 frames, and when characters die, they twist and contort in ways that...well...only jellyfish can.
In addition, with all of the shouting, weaponfire, and machinery noise, sometimes the audio shuts off. About 2/3 of my way into the game, my weapons stopped making noise. This was a bit awkward. Also, sometimes when your allies talk, the audio is so fuzzy that it becomes diffcult to understand them during or after a gunfight, especially one with lots of explosions.
Also a flaw, the AI is not smart. They will keep charging twoards you even if you're firing away at the heads; and it gets worse. Alright so when I was playing in the final zone, as I descended a ladder, I landed directly behind an opponent. Standing in front of him, facing me, was another one of his partners. Neither came after me. I was able to ascend the ladder again and pitch a grenade in their direction. In any other game, I would have been long dead.

Some stuff that was missing:

There were no vehicles to commandeer. Driving is never a bad thing.

The weapons selection was somewhat limited. Only about 10 weapons max were available.

The multiplayer is less than mediocre. The environments are horribly small and take you in circles...a lot.

Overall, this game was very good. But it had some flaws from keeping it from being great and deserving of a perfect 5 out of 5. I found out that the initial perspective release date of this game was Winter of 2005, but it came out just over a year earlier. Even six more months of development could have fixed the flaws in this game. Unfortunlately it was released to compete with Halo 2, and it didn't exactly compare.

Good news though, the ending was very much left open for a sequel!!! :)

Don't listen to the Negative publicity!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is amazing from start to finish. Does it have problems? Yes, there are graphical glitches (few) but nothing that detracts from the game experience and that is the important thing. The gameplay, story, and cinematic quality are all top notch. The thing that really struck me about it was that the levels got progressively better and better as the game went on, and that's no small feat considering how good the game starts out. The story impressed me because it's a very normal story. There's a few twists, but everything is feasable, you're not one man trying to stop an alien invasion by yourself. You're one part of an effort to accomplish a very specific task. I don't think I'm giving anything away by saying that the war is not over at the end of the game.
I've had 3 or 4 friends purchase this, and none of them are big FPS fans, but they were blown away by it. I can't say enough about this game. Just go out and buy it now and I'll see you online! (BEWARE: ONLINE PLAY IS EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE)

My first game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I just got a PS2, I am far behind the times. I got this as a rental, as I was at my inlaws for Christmas, and didn't have anything but my old PS games. I was quite impressed with the story line, graphics, and game play. The weapons are right on, and I love the sound effects (especially the hollow clink of a gun fired grenade landing close by. nice warning, duck!!) I have played Halo 2 online recently, I like these weapons much better.
But the coup de grace, the multiplayer levels, available offline, but set up as if they were on line. The bots are smart and tough, the levels have all the weapons (wouldn't mind being able to select only certain types), and you get endless playability from it. The best part of this is, you can make it as easy or tough as you want. So, as you get better, you can make your enemies tougher.
Excellent game, I am looking to make this my first buy.

All about opinion

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 15, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Whether Killzone Beats Halo is your opinion. I, for one, think Killzone blows halo out of the water, and sends halo crying its self to sleep at night. My friend thinks Killzone is a 4 whereas halo is a 5. Again, whether this game beats halo is for you to decide, and only you. If someone likes Halo more, let them play Halo. If someone likes Killzone more, let them play Killzone. Now, Here is my OPINION. This game is amazing. From the very first encounter with the Helghast, i was i immersed in a world of trouble. The AI of the Helghast is out of this world. They utilize tactics that are used in real world wars. They flank, they nade, they flee, they fire, and it is amazing.
Many people have commented on how the sniping in this game is difficult. I have one question for them. How much expierience do they have behind a sniper rifle? What are they comparing it to? Socom 2? Because i am yet to see a game where sniping is as difficult as it is in reality, and this game is the closest i have ever seen. Socom 2, and games like that make sniping look like a way to be "cool" In reality, you need concealment, Accuracy, precision, A STEADY HAND (kinda compares to the sniping in killzone doesnt it), patience, and perservierence.
Everything is authentic about this game. When you fire the gun, you feel the kick, and you see the burst. It is realistic. When you crouch, your entire upper body moves. Try crouching without moving your chest in reality. Dont lie to yourself. When you reload, your aimer moves. Try reloading a gun, and keeping the sites dead on target. Dont lie to yourself.
The graphics are amazing. Everything is clear, and precise. I hear people complain about how the details sometimes dont load. This happens occasionaly on character models, and that is it.
One thing killzone has that Halo doesnt have it variety. In halo, there is no stealth option. In Killzone, you can be "Luger" a stealth assassin. You can be "Rico" A Cocky chain-gunner. You can be "Hahka", A wise helghast trator. You can also be "Templar", the leader of the pack, armed with a full armament of ISA assault equipment. Halo has no stealth. It is all the same.
The only one thing i dont like about this game is some of the online. Online, you can ONLY play with a server meant for 16. The maps are small, so this eliminates any tactics, sneaking, stealth, anything is removed. When creating a game, you cant select how many people you want to allow in. This game is best meant for lan partys and alike.

The only thing i think games need to be judged on is a buy/dont buy scale, and this game ranks a Buy x 2. It IS that good.

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