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BCG: Killzone 2 Beta Impressions

Ever since the first screen shots and videos of Killzone 2, BCG has been stoked to purchase this game. Considering how well the first game was, they have had tremendously high hopes for this title. Lets just say they did their fanboy scream when they finally got a hold of playing Killzone 2 beta.

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n4gzz6397d ago

Hmm, sounds like he was really impressed. This is my most anticipated game until I found out about LBP.

thereapersson6397d ago (Edited 6397d ago )

I'd give the first Killzone a 7/10, simply because the tech wasn't there to back up the game's concept, and for the relatively dumb AI in singleplayer. Multiplayer was a blast, however (no pun intended, lol) and was a great first attempt at online gaming. It sounds like Guerrilla Games have tweaked everything that fell short in the first title, and turned the series around into one of the most promising FPS franchises of this generation.

BTW, I still think the best part of the Killzone games has been the storyline. Just watch this video - the opening sequence is EPIC. (Plus there's some good multiplayer footage)

DevilVergilX6397d ago

People just gotta give it a chance. I mean the only problem with the first one was the graphical and AI issues, and if it weren't for that it would have been a great game. But now, the graphical and AI issues shouldn't be a problem with the specs the ps3 is running. And the Devs are doing such a goodjob with using the ps3.

Fishy Fingers6397d ago

Reaper, dude, I haven't seen that for years. Cheers for the trip down memory lane. What a kick ass cinematic.

thereapersson6397d ago (Edited 6397d ago )

That, IMO, rivals some dramatic hollywood speeches. Bubbles for the relation!

It sounded like that guy was thoroughly satisfied with his experience in the beta. So far I've heard nothing but good things from people who are in the beta and have managed to pull themselves away from their consoles long enough to tell the world about it.

IaMs126397d ago

I have played the First one, and it was great at first, and i thought the graphics were awesome at the time but it got boring real quick. I found myself playing little parts of it everyday and never got to finish it because i had to return it to blockbuster, wasnt too dissappointed. Online was pretty fun. lets hope they fixed it so KZ2 is a lot better

Honolulu6397d ago

@ reaper

The intro is brilliant, it's been a long time since I saw that.
Brian Cox still gives me goosebumps when he does his angry-dicator-during-a-speech- voice. :D

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TheForgotten0ne6397d ago

Killzone 2 Beta, you lucky bastard!

I have been hyped about this game a long time, I'm one of the few people that though the first game was good. But at the moment it's behind both LBP and Resistance 2. And maybe even behind inFamous aswell.

sephy 9 2 56397d ago

Most when looking back said maybe an 8 if it wasn't for the technical issues.

TheExecutive6397d ago

I have heard NOTHING but amazing things from this beta. "The best FPS I have ever played" has been stated more than once. Nobody, and I mean nobody, that I have talked to has said one negative thing about the beta.

If anyone thinks this game will end up like the first, think again. Sony has thrown its entire support behind this title. It has all of their development studios working in unison on this engine. It has TONS of people working on it. It will be awesome. I am guessing a meta of 90+ (Not that metacritic scores are the end all be all).

pp6397d ago

Game looks amazing its a shame its mostly grey you just have to adjust the colour when ever you play the game.I'm looking forward to Gears of War 2 now thats what you call a game.

Ashton6397d ago

Gears is awesome but how can anyone deny that KZ2 is also awesome?

they are both superb.

Rhythmattic6397d ago

@ PP
"when ever you play the game"

I have not. You have not.

juuken6397d ago

...I thought you were going off to play Saints Row 2? What's the matter...that was the only game on your Flop60?

Bren866397d ago

The Killzone 2 beta is amazing and actually playable unlike some betas. Hope you get lucky and come join phase 3.

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Why Guerrilla Games Shouldn't Abandon the Killzone Series

Hugely disappointingly, it seems that Guerrilla Games, developers of the Killzone and Horizon series, may be done with Killzone for good.

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IAMRealHooman549d ago

1 was fine, overhyped as a " halo" killer
2 was a graphical beast at the time, and felt heavy
3 was good a refinement of 2 but not much else. weird audio issues environment were to quiet
shadow fall was pretty but bland

OtterX549d ago (Edited 549d ago )

Shadowfall had great Multiplayer though. Too bad the campaign was meh at best. It did have the occasional great moment sprinkled in.

TheNamelessOne548d ago (Edited 548d ago )

I played through 2/3 multiple times. I played through the original once, but it felt pretty lukewarm for me. I couldn't be bothered to beat Shadow Fall. I got a couple hours in and just went "I'm done". Never touched it again. It was awesome on the tech side, being a launch title, but it didn't even match up to the first game when it came to actually having fun playing it.

Rude-ro549d ago

3 in 3d was an amazing experience to be had.
Although not many experienced it as intended for good reasons.

just_looken548d ago

You forgot the ai advancements on the playstation 2 killzone one you could have a full team of bots doing everything even playing the objective that was a big thing.

In killzone 2 they always flanked you and when available used the high ground.

Playing killzone 2 no hud 5.1 audio was/is awesome

MDTunkown549d ago

They should finish Horizon story first

darthv72549d ago

I dont mind if someone else takes up the mantle for the KZ franchise. We are several years removed from the first game. It certainly could use a remake to gauge interest in the rest of the series. I know it has its fans... Im thinking of how a proper reboot can rekindle that old dormant flame and bring in a new generation of fans in the process.

just_looken548d ago

You forgot killzone mercenaries on the ps vita but it was the worst selling sony game for awhile there.

Yui_Suzumiya548d ago

Yeah, a remake would be pretty awesome

anast549d ago

They should let it go or sell it. No use spending millions on this project.

LucasRuinedChildhood549d ago

Would like a new IP before Horizon 3. Just because games take so long to make these days.

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PlayStation 3 Games That Desperately Need a PS5 Remaster

The PlayStation 3 may not have been the strongest generation for Sony, but there were still some diamonds in the rough that deserve a revisit as PS5 remasters.

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OtterX778d ago (Edited 778d ago )

Even if they could just remaster and put on PSVR2, some would still look great as VR titles and could do a whole lot to bolster the headset w these exclusives! I'd imagine the investment of reworking these titles into VR would be way less than building new games from the ground up, and they could be amazing experiences, and VR often makes flat games feel fresh again. The Resistance and Killzone games are particularly what I want to see!!

Rude-ro777d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv72777d ago

Funny you mention that... my son wanted to play some PS3 games in 3d on my PS tv and he was blown away by how good KZ3 was. It really was a great addition to the game. Im surprised there have not been more 3d games from that era being ported to the PSVR/VR2.

_SilverHawk_777d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga777d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos777d ago (Edited 777d ago )

Killzone trilogy in VR would be amazing bonus points if they offer shadow fall.

There was a psvr1 Killzone project that supermassive was working on at one stage which wasn't up to scratch and Sony brand it back in house I was hoping we would see that on psvr2 eventually.

Personally I'd love to see some more love or acknowledgement of psvr2 from Sony in general it was a expensive headset and Sony barely acknowledge it's existence

seanpitt23777d ago

The amount of work needed to remaster these games wouldn't be beneficial on a financial and business sense.. MGS4 would probably be the best bet as it would need the least amount of work!

Iceball2000778d ago

YEAAASSSSS! I miss this franchise and wanna play it so bad again.

Father__Merrin778d ago

The time is perfect for a resistance fall of man game campaign coop multiplayer

InUrFoxHole778d ago

The resistance series is str8 trash to me. Socom 3 I would welcome. Or killzone MP.

Marcus Fenix778d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989778d ago

That's what Bungie should make, Ill keep saying it until it happens

1Victor778d ago (Edited 778d ago )

Resistance was ok but Warhawk and Starhawk was better and kept me coming back for almost a decade of fun and petty revenge on the loud mouth unskilled players 🤣
Edit I loved capture the flag dropping the pot on the flag carrier was extremely satisfying as well as transforming your plane in bot form and stumping them to death 😱

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Michiel1989778d ago

Resistance was the best co-op fps I ever played after L4D2

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20 Years of Guerrilla: The Story of a PlayStation Studio

The Amsterdam-based studio reflects on its humble beginnings, beloved franchises, and growth through the years.

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SullysCigar1082d ago

Up there with the top tier in the industry. Love Guerrilla Games - Horizon Burning Shores is simply STUNNING.

1Victor1082d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1082d ago

Same. They nailed it with Horizon. The trouble is I also want a new Killzone! Can't I just have it all?!

jznrpg1081d ago

I’m with you I want Horizon 3 , Killzone and new IPs

badz1491081d ago

I have yet to play Burning Shores as I just started Forbidden West (bought at launch, just unwrapped last weekend LOL) and playing on PS5.

man...I still can't believe the graphics especially now I'm playing it on my LG OLED. that graphics and with stable performance backing it up, GG really is the master of their craft!

Vengeance11381082d ago

32.7M sales in the Horizon franchise! With 8.4M coming from Forbidden West alone! Truly a hugely successful game and franchise as a whole. Looking forward to Horizon III

Shane Kim1082d ago

That's kind of a huge drop though. It's only been two games.

VersusDMC1082d ago

One year after realease HZD sold 7.6 million.

https://www.noobfeed.com/ne...

So not a drop off.

Unless you're saying a HFW should have sold as much now as HZD sold in 5 years?

Vengeance11381082d ago

It's been 3 games, this includes Call of the Mountain. Also no, its a great improvement over HZD.

solideagle1082d ago

lol you are comparing:

HZD: 28 February 2017 - May 2023 (6 years+)

HFW: 18 February 2022 - May 2023 (1 year+)

We will see if it surpass original number.

Phoenix761082d ago

@shane, 2 full main games, 2 DLC add ons, 1 VR spin off game, oh and a an official LEGO set.
Not too bad for an ip that's only been on market for 6 years

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REDGUM1081d ago

Wow, very impressive. I didn't know the numbers were so high for Forbidden West. Still playing through it myself

thesoftware7301082d ago (Edited 1082d ago )

Yooo, when I first saw that Killzone 1 footage at E3, my friends my brothers and I were like, Holy shit! When it came out, it didn't look exactly like it, but we sunk so many hours into 1 & 2.

I even liked Killzone: SF, it was a spectacle to look at, and even today it looks good. I hope they make a new one. Can you imagine how that will look, and they can get some modern FPS pointers from Bungie.

blacktiger1081d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1082d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

The Decima Engine is absolute 🔥 I'm just mad they have abandoned Killzone.

OzzY-waZZy1082d ago (Edited 1082d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1081d ago

They are probably working on mutiple projects. One of them is Horizon 3, but another is a multiplaer game and probably somehting else.

Imalwaysright1081d ago

There were rumours that they were working on a Socom reboot.

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