Killzone 2 out now...

[misfits859]

I haven't tried it yet and was a bit surprised there was no current topic started. Anyone played it? Impressions? Go buy now? Wait for price drop? Forget it, go play Shaq-Fu? Tell me somethin'!

[gepeto]

Other than my killzone 2 gets a date thread This hyped title landed with a whimper.

[Gamereviewgod]

Can't say I'm that into it. Controls feel very sluggish. It's apparently an attempt to make it more realistic, but it's a game where you're dropped onto an alien planet on a spaceship. I'm not looking for realism; I just want to shoot stuff. Even after tinkering with the controls it still feels like everything is under water or a quarter of a second behind.

What is does is present itself so well you almost don't notice. Visuals are unreal, and with a proper sound system, this is the best audio you'll ever hear from a game. Cinematics are spectacular. Sadly, it seems to be lacking "those" moments. It's very straighforward, blow up red barrels, shoot some more, and walk down hallways. Aside from initial impressions on the audio/visual side, I'm still waiting for a "wow!" moment. Still have four hours left though.

[duo_r]

downloaded the demo, going to give this one a whirl.

Can't say I'm that into it. Controls feel very sluggish. It's apparently an attempt to make it more realistic, but it's a game where you're dropped onto an alien planet on a spaceship. I'm not looking for realism; I just want to shoot stuff. Even after tinkering with the controls it still feels like everything is under water or a quarter of a second behind.

What is does is present itself so well you almost don't notice. Visuals are unreal, and with a proper sound system, this is the best audio you'll ever hear from a game. Cinematics are spectacular. Sadly, it seems to be lacking "those" moments. It's very straighforward, blow up red barrels, shoot some more, and walk down hallways. Aside from initial impressions on the audio/visual side, I'm still waiting for a "wow!" moment. Still have four hours left though.

[heybtbm]

I've played the first 4 single player missions and tried online for an hour or so last night. Quick review: Best (exclusive) shooter on the PS3. Pretty damn cool so far.

[Videogamerdaryll]

I picked it up yesterday,used a GS Giftcard from Christmas.

[Gamereviewgod]

Just finished it and remain entirely underwhelmed. It reminds of "Toshinden syndrome." It looks and sounds amazing, but it's hiding incredibly bland level design and action. The best action games of the day have those moments that truly astound. Resistance 2 has the Chicago level, Gears 2 has the Brumak riding, Halo 3 has the dual scarab fight, Killzone 2 has... lot of steps, elevators, and exploding barrels.

The ending sets up another sequel, after a boss fight that relies more on pouring ridiculous amounts of enemies from all corners. Weapons are bland, and the best only appear briefly like the electiricy gun. You're best bet are the machine guns and tons of grenades. It's a shame. There's a great game here, but it never pulls away from an incredibly generic shell of sloppy, sluggish controls and levels that fail to impress.

Don't let the visual power and audio fool you.