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Punch Jump: Killzone 2 PS3 beta mind-blowing fun

Sony Corp.'s Killzone 2 beta test version is mind-blowing fun based on an initial test of the latest online-only multiplayer build.

The squad-based shooter relishes enemy encounters with plenty of cross-paths and spawn points that guarantee constant conflict. Bullets and bodies fly constantly due to a snappy four-second respawn time and the ability to choose from several respawn points.

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shingo6383d ago (Edited 6383d ago )

I agree. I'm in the beta and the gameplay is definitely as superb as the graphics. A good looking game + fun gameplay = WIN.

Cwalat6383d ago

So, is it fair to say that this is the best Beta release in history of gaming?

Can you think of another beta that was this giving and fun?

sonarus6383d ago

I thought warhawk was pretty fun...but then again that was my first beta...it was so fun spamming with mines lol

ultimolu6383d ago

Yes. The beta is ridiculously crazy. I LOVE the freakin' music too when you start it up. It pumps you up.

Idk but this game is going to blow minds. And then God of War III might make heads explode too. O_O

Rigmaster6383d ago

Yes,

My roommate is in the beta and the game is insanely good. The clan betting on matches is absolutely brilliant.

The graphics are so far beyond anything I've ever seen before it is still shocking to see it in person. The rendering of the player's gun is like looking at a real object.

People have been saying this game is like God decided to get into fps development. It will be a good test for review sites. I can't think of another game that so justly deserves straight 10/10s in every review.

Cwalat6383d ago (Edited 6383d ago )

Rigmaster @

an that is based on the beta alone :P
can't wait for Singleplayer...
but as soon as the bomb the media with footage, i'm gonna go offline on the internet and PC, sit down and just play R2 til the game releases.

Sitdown6383d ago (Edited 6383d ago )

You forgot to add "+ free online". Given that I have not renewed LIVE...this is another plus. Also, does anybody know if the official headset will be confirmed for this title.....that would be just lovely. I would purchase a collector's edition for it.

ShaIashaska6383d ago

Finally, there's a game that can replace CoD4 for me. I mean, Resistance is cool and all, but not my kind of shooter. And,Socom was disapointing (At least right now).

Storm236383d ago

I am done looking at any new media and articles on Killzone 2. I will do what I did with MGS4 and keep myself away so my experience can be as fresh as possible.

Resistance 2, LBP, Dead Space, MGS4, and COD4 will make that happen for me.

Can't wait!

lukewind6383d ago

Wow, you guys sound really unbiased!

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ruibing6383d ago

Awkward first sentence, but it sounds great. I hope I get an invite when they open up the beta more.

Pennywise6383d ago

I wish it was easier to get into betas. I want to try this game so bad!

Fishy Fingers6383d ago (Edited 6383d ago )

Seems this is a straight up true beta. Not a demo in a fancy guise. Sony only need X number of people so they've only released X number of codes.

I would have loved to get a slot (been in every PS3 beta so far, except KZ) but at least the impressions thus far are all positive and we'll have a totally fresh experience in Feb. with the complete package. Plus, I don't want it putting my current games to shame, what would you do once the beta expired? :/

memots6383d ago

i feel very lucky to have gotten in the beta. When i got the email i literally jumped out of my chair and screamed !!!!!!!! YES !!!!!!!!

This game is all what your read and more. Its a great game all around and still in beta. Its not 100% perfect yet of course its a beta.

But this is for real. This is for me anyway a day1 buy and should be for any ps3 owner.

ultimolu6383d ago

I was extremely lucky as well. I opened my mail and my eyes were like....(o)_(o)

Um...I wear glasses but that's besides the point. :)

rockleex6383d ago

Although women with glasses turn me on... those didn't really look like glasses or wide open eyes. They looked more like other things on women that turn me on.

Lol, sorry. :P

ultimolu6383d ago

*crickets chirp in background*

...Lol! xD

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Raoh6383d ago

and thats just the beta...

cant wait.

tomfoolery6383d ago

read the title..........

SO SAYS A SONY FANBOY ON A SONY FAN BOY SITE............welcome to N4G

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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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IAMRealHooman565d 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

OtterX565d ago (Edited 565d ago )

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

TheNamelessOne565d ago (Edited 565d 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-ro565d ago

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

just_looken565d 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

MDTunkown565d ago

They should finish Horizon story first

darthv72565d 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_looken565d ago

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

Yui_Suzumiya564d ago

Yeah, a remake would be pretty awesome

anast565d ago

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

LucasRuinedChildhood565d 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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OtterX794d ago (Edited 794d 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-ro794d ago

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

darthv72794d 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_794d ago

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

Cacabunga794d ago

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

Profchaos794d ago (Edited 794d 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

seanpitt23794d 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!

Iceball2000794d ago

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

Father__Merrin794d ago

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

InUrFoxHole794d ago

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

Marcus Fenix794d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989794d ago

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

1Victor794d ago (Edited 794d 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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Michiel1989794d 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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SullysCigar1098d ago

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

1Victor1098d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1098d ago

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

jznrpg1098d ago

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

badz1491098d 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!

Vengeance11381098d 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 Kim1098d ago

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

VersusDMC1098d 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?

Vengeance11381098d ago

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

solideagle1098d 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.

Phoenix761098d 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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REDGUM1098d ago

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

thesoftware7301098d ago (Edited 1098d 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.

blacktiger1098d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1098d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy1098d ago (Edited 1098d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1098d ago

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

Imalwaysright1098d ago

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

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