Killzone 2 May Amaze You

Killzone 2 for the Playstation 3 game console (see GAMESPOT Review or the Official Killzone website) is a game that is a worthy successor to the first Killzone. The graphics are intense and will amaze you – especially if you play on a large, high definition screen. The original Killzone came out in 1994. Not a lot of people gave much thought to a sequel, even when one was announced. Killzone 2 gets a lot of things right, though. From a good single player campaign to superb online multiplayer, Killzone 2 is a sleeper hit.

If you like FPS (first person shooters) with great visuals (read: exploding bodies), Killzone 2 is going to be your type of game. While there’s a decent selection of weapons, the enemies in the campaign game get kind of repetitive after a while.

The good news is that the multiplayer maps for online play are another area that Killzone 2 excels in.

On the bad side, there’s not really much to the story, especially if you’re not familiar with the first Killzone. When you’re playing other humans via multiplayer, though, the story doesn’t really matter as much. If it came down to it, I’d much rather have good gameplay over a good story.

Don’t let the lack of a storyline fool you, though. It’s easy to get caught up in the ‘world’ of Killzone 2 because it’s so beautifully put together. The game designers paid attention to the small visual details and it really shows in the finished product. If for nothing else than the visuals of the world in Killzone 2, you should check this game out.

If you’ve played Killzone 2 for the Playstation 3 (or the original Killzone for the PS2), leave a comment and let us know what you thought of the game.

Until next time, keep your eyes on the screen and your thumbs on the controller.