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Killzone 2 - New screenshots

Guerrilla Games published some new Killzone 2 screenshots. Enjoy.

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Supercalifragili6282d ago

Nice graphics, but I would like to see some new environments.

bbelly9320_6282d ago

Holy crap, your image handler is beyond horrible. Stop existing.

You don't do any game justice.

Rock Bottom6281d ago

@ZackFair:When you click on the image there's a plus sign on the image top panel, click on it to view the image in it's real size.

@Supercalifragili: First and fourth images are new environments.

AngryHippo6282d ago

....in the locations. I am sure they probably have them, but maybe just be nice to see one screen with something different that will make me go wow, i cant wait to get to that point in the game. Im not saying a complete blowout of all the locations or anything but just a screen to wet the apetite.

thor6282d ago

Urban, desert, indoor are all we've seen so far. Don't expect any new locations to look drastically different from what we've seen - for example take the desert environment; it's inkeeping with the graphical style set out in the urban environment but it does look distinctive. Don't expect more from this game than they are offering. The 2005 trailer got everyone hyped. Why? They have delivered on the promises they made in that trailer - graphics, gameplay.

Killzone 2 is an FPS which features a single-player campaign, about 8 hours long, and team-based competitive multiplayer with 8 maps. It features the best graphics seen on consoles, with a unique graphical style that is present throughout. It is set on a single planet in mostly urban environments. It features, alongside the staple FPS weapons, a flamethrower, a bolt gun, and an electricity weapon. It features a first-person cover system in single-player and limited detructibilty of environments.

That's all it is. That's all it was ever supposed to be. No matter what the devs do, it will be "another" FPS. It's not pretending to be anything else. If anyone hates on it, they are hating on the genre itself essentially.

And don't get your hopes up that it will be anything more than I described.

Jager6282d ago

your forgetting about the:

-Clan Support for 64 players per clan (Something Few games have, or get right. IE CoD4)
-Ingame clan Tournaments (256 clans per tournament)
-Clan Currency for betting on matches and bragging rights (Valor Points)
-Customizable classes
-Ability to Watch Tournament Battles (Something only Guild Wars has done)

Trust me, Killzone 2 is raising the bar higher then any other FPS... After KZ2 launches, other shooters are going to be graded on how well it is compared to Killzone 2.... Killzone 2 aint just some run of the mill fps, its Killzone.

thor6281d ago

Sorry I forgot to mention the clan support and classes.

But you clearly didn't understand my point. I expect it to be a very good FPS, even perhaps raise the bar for others to match - but it's ONLY an FPS. People are hyping the crap out of it expecting it to be something else. It's just another game, people will get bored of it eventually, people who hype it up will somehow end up disappointed when they see there's no co-op or split-screen in the game. They will be upset that the game all has the same graphical style - that of everything they've seen that has got them so hyped. They will be upset when it doesn't involve much more than shooting at stuff. They will be upset when the unoriginal story is told through short cutscenes. They will be upset because all the mission objectives are about shooting things.

I fear that Killzone 2 will be hated on for unoriginality and things like that, whilst other games like L4D and Gears 2 really do get a free pass. Because the graphics are great, people feel the need to say "but what about the gameplay!11" when actually it was the graphics that got them so hyped in the first place.

Tell me, why did everyone get so hyped up about the 2005 trailer if nobody cares about graphics now? The gameplay in that trailer really didn't look that special to me.

pixelsword6281d ago

The gameplay elements may not be ground-breaking, and like you said it never claimed to be, but most people were never looking for something ground breaking.

Who watched the clip and said "wow! Now THAT'S a new way of playing games!"?

No one.

Everyone went ga-ga over the graphics, and GG actually went beyond the trailer in almost every respect.

Now I also agree that a lot of fanboys are hyping this game up to the heavens, but in all reality any game can be pegged as something; it's the gameplay that will make one or another game distinct. Gears was not groundbreaking at all. It ripped off Kill.Switch (the true genre-defining game)and added the chainsaw-gun. Now the Chainsaw gun (and the gears/Unreal III armor) isn't even original in that such a gun was made by warhammer fans; in that regard, I do expect Killzone to be "not original" in that I expect it will be firmly pegged into a genre like Gears was.

Now that's not to say that Killzone 2 won't bring new elements to the FPS genre; Killzone 2 will use new sixaxis mechanics to the gameplay, and you will also have a full first-person cover system, something that hasn't been done before, if I'm not mistaken.

So no, I don't expect it to poop rainbows, but I don't expect it to be "just another" shooter, either.

Time will tell.

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diefor6282d ago

This game doesn't impress me at all.

:(

jtucker786282d ago (Edited 6282d ago )

Considering this is the most visually impressive console game ever, with the most impressive lighting and textures ever seen, I can only conclude that video games don't impress you.

So if a game can't impress you that would tend to suggest that you aren't that interested in games.

So then why are you here?

DeZimatoR6282d ago

Ainda gostava de saber qual é o jogo que te impressiona...LOL

Ichiryoka6282d ago

http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News...

This dude a little on the crazy side.. seems as though he can't figure out what he thinks about this game. and die fiend is right there with him for defending him.

die_fiend6282d ago

Jeeze, don't mess with K2 or jtucker WILL take it personally...You simply have to be blown away by this game or else! No there's no arguing about it. If you're not impressed by it you must be wrong. Even if you played the first game and thought it was rubbish, U NEEEEEED 2 be impressed by this game, that isn't even out!

On a different note, the game does looks pretty incredible from a technical standpoint. Seeing it in motion, it doesn't seem like any other FPS. Just the way the gun moves and the character sways + the motion blur make it seem dreamy (in a good way). Hope it turns out to be as good as it looks

jtucker786282d ago (Edited 6282d ago )

I haven't taken anything personally.

I just get curious why these ignorant plebs feel compelled to say something so stupid.

The only way Killzone 2 can't impress is if you aren't a gamer.
Even if Killzone 2 isn't your type of game at all, then it is still impossible not to have an appreciation for what Guerilla has done on a graphical level....
...IF you are a gamer

You yourself said "the game does looks pretty incredible from a technical standpoint"
That is being impressed.

At the end of the day I'm a gamer, so I can appreciate impressive aspects from a lot games. Even ones I don't intend to buy.
Mirror's Edge was impressive. I wouldn't buy it, but what Dice tried to do was impressive.
From the sheer amazing gameplay of Mario Galaxy to the truely epic scope of Gears 2 and yes the never before seen quality of graphics exhibited in Killzone 2.

What is the point in posting "This game doesn't impress me at all"?
It's ignorant and adds nothing to the discussion.

If outstanding aspects of games don't impress diefor, then perhaps he needs to find himself a new hobby. How about travelling to Florence to view some renaissance period sculptures and paintings. Perhaps he will find those more impressive.

LightofDarkness6282d ago (Edited 6282d ago )

NINE bubbles. Count 'em. Ladies and gentlemen, the system has failed. LONG LIVE THE SYSTEM...

butbutbuttehcell6282d ago (Edited 6282d ago )

The system is - saying good things about the PS3 gets you bubbles, good things about 360 loses you bubbles. This site is literally the worst I've ever been on for general discussion, I've never seen such anger about a games console lol. It's like people (such as jtucker) will throw themselves in front of a train if it means the PS3 will sell a few more. How can people care so much about a console?

jtucker786282d ago (Edited 6282d ago )

Well, allow me to rectify the situation.

I thought Gears 2 was a better game than R2 and I don't think R2 deserved a score as high as the one IGN gave. R2 was a great package (loads there) no doubt, but the shooting wasn't as tight as Call of Duty 4 or the Killzone 2 beta.

And Left4Dead 4 player co-op is awesome. One of the best online experiences I've had this year.

Has that helped?

Credit where credit is due guys. If something is good it's good. Who cares what console it's on?

EDIT: butbutbuttehcell - no offence, but that is a FBoy name, if ever I heard one. Don't be a hater.

SL1M DADDY6282d ago

Truth is, saying good things about GAMES and leaving the consoles out of it will get you bubbles. Sure there are fanboys that can enjoy a single system that have many bubbles but they are typically the fanboys that keep from flaming others. You can love one system and be a fanboy and refrain from hating on others for differing opinions.

Keep from hating and you might find more bubbles in your profile.

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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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IAMRealHooman498d 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

OtterX498d ago (Edited 498d ago )

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

TheNamelessOne498d ago (Edited 498d 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-ro498d ago

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

just_looken498d 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

MDTunkown498d ago

They should finish Horizon story first

darthv72498d 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_looken498d ago

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

Yui_Suzumiya498d ago

Yeah, a remake would be pretty awesome

anast498d ago

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

LucasRuinedChildhood498d 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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OtterX727d ago (Edited 727d 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-ro727d ago

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

darthv72727d 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_727d ago

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

Cacabunga727d ago

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

Profchaos727d ago (Edited 727d 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

seanpitt23727d 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!

Iceball2000727d ago

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

Father__Merrin727d ago

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

InUrFoxHole727d ago

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

Marcus Fenix727d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989727d ago

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

1Victor727d ago (Edited 727d 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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Michiel1989727d 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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SullysCigar1031d ago

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

1Victor1031d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1031d ago

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

jznrpg1031d ago

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

badz1491031d 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!

Vengeance11381031d 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 Kim1031d ago

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

VersusDMC1031d 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?

Vengeance11381031d ago

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

solideagle1031d 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.

Phoenix761031d 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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REDGUM1031d ago

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

thesoftware7301031d ago (Edited 1031d 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.

blacktiger1031d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1031d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy1031d ago (Edited 1031d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1031d ago

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

Imalwaysright1031d ago

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

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