style trumps substamce? wtf this is another joke review

i lol'd at this review.

I have to bring this quote from another reviewer when I see this kind of reviews

it's obvious from the outset that Guerrilla Games never intended for its sequel to reinvent the FPS wheel.

However, considering the worth of a lengthy campaign offering genuine challenge, thrilling local multiplayer with A.I. bots, and a layered online multiplayer component that's likely to be PSN's main point of attraction for the foreseeable future, it's clear Killzone 2 has taken the ever-so popular wheel, slapped a gorgeous chrome rim on it, drastically reduced its tyre profile, and applied a sense of balance never before felt on a wheel. Why then would anyone want to reinvent the wheel when the damn wheel never looked so good or rolled so well?

** Lack of imagination and innovation

And was the Innovation in Gears 2 or Halo3??

Hell.. this Killzone is THE game this gen. I bet if Cod MW2 will come out ppl will MAYBE talk about the great campagne, the great gameplay and so on.. but iam sure in point of graphics for an FPS KZ2 will be mentioned for at least the next 2 years.

and becus everyone in here seems to have an orgasm everytime killzone 2 is mentioned he gets criticised.

People say that there is a risk of biased game journalism these days, and now its easy to see why.

This guy said alot of good things about the game but because he was able to criticise it at the same time he gets blasted on here. Why is it that this game gets compared to something else in every damn post??!

Alot of people on this website need to grow up, its becoming a no-brainer why this sites hits are decreasing. This website has by far the most sony-oriented members of any gaming site i know. Its a real shame because for news, this is probably one of the best sites.

I agree with this review.Brings up many valid points.

Yeah, a critical review for being critical's sake. He says very little about the actual game. He concentrates on novelty items like the flying transports not having roofs (WTF!?), and the Helghast being bald(WTWTF?!), and doesn't give any solid reasons for this game being unworthy of our attention. Its like a restaurant review that's not written to say if the food is good or bad, but just to complain in a sardonic, humorous way about how the line chef had a lisp. I admit, the review was funny, but almost to the point where I thought the link to the real review would be at the end of it. Out of 3 pages he manages to almost completely avoid saying anything relevant to gameplay, story, or basically the quality of the game. Also, I wouldn't get bent out of shape at all, looking back this guy has fried everything, including LBP.

It was actually a pretty good review. If you spend time to i don't know, maybe read it. You'd see that he doesn't have that many gripes with the game. And based on the review it seems like he's only reviewing the single player portion, no mention of online. For some people this is unacceptable for others not so much. I'm in the not so much category. It gives a good peak at the single player portion of the game. His gripes are minor things that i don't mind at all, like glowing eyes being practical in a video game.

If you read the review sounds like he had FUN with the game, it just didn't exactly do enough new things for him. And that's his opinion based on single player. Good read.

"Lack of imagination and innovation"

Means

"I can't think of anything to say of substance, so I'll just use terms non-specific and general so no one can argue with me and say I"m wrong."

looks like being killzowned makes you turn into a retard.
LOL

Remind me not to add him to my friends list on PSN.
We have to careful when playing killzone 2, it seems it can melt your brains.
I think it only happens to haters but you've been warned okay.

I want to give a shout out to:
40.cal
postedup
Radiodread
& even
Steven colbert

These types of articles are hilarious & make me happy to rebel against them.
yours truly,
MAGNUM-RAM
extreme playstation loyalist
see ya online !

how many haters can one game attract? i have not played it yet but i am optomistic.

REVIEWER HAS STATED HE DOES NOT LIKE THINGS ABOUT KILLZONE 2...DOES NOT COMPUTE! DOES NOT COMPUTE!

...yet another review and some more fun. The whole thing about the helmets is pretty cool though...sorta like the Brutes in Halo, but here its a bit different since you cant see them at all under the helmet, so its a bigger reveal.

But this whole 'short' stuff is starting to concern me...why would they do that?

6/10

Not only do you not mention the multiplayer, you even are so bold to insert blatant racism into the review. The game deserves to be knocked because there are no asians in the game? Really? Sorry, but that really only makes YOU racist when viewed in broader and proper perspective. Furthermore, the fact that you have the sheer audacity to say that all of the other reviews from far more established sources than yourself are wrong if they gave this game a good grade only serves to prove that you, Crispy Gamer, have absolutely ZERO credibility. As evidenced by the proof you so hilariously provided yourself with your very own words. Maybe you should change the name of your site to hangman's noose gamer.

Good job there, genius, now we all know how full of BS your site really is. Thankfully, popular opinion of far more trusted sources and the game itself will only add insult to your self inflicted injury. Therefore, I think the popular consensus and final verdict from the gamers regarding your site, hence, your worthless opinion would be: "Fry it"

"It was psychologically debilitating for me. I felt less like a battle-hardened soldier who's been in "The Sh*t" and more like an eighth grader looking for directions to the nearest Pinkberry."

You got to admit some of the stuff was funny.

In what world does it make sense to say that Killzone 2 lacks "imagination and innovation"?

The first person cover system has never been done and most certainly counts as innovation. Helghan, the home world of the Helghast, with its hostile climate and dangerous weather is really quite a unique setting. The online multiplayer portion also introduces some new twists.

More than anything though, the presentation by itself is massively innovative. Many things we are seeing in Killzone 2 have never been seen in games before. The lighting system is more advanced, by far, than anything that has come before. The physics system is doing things also that have never been seen before (physically modeling the effects of wind, for example). The silky way the game moves and the weight and feel of your character and weapons all feel very new and fresh.

I simply don't understand where these reviewers get off saying the game doesn't innovate. From where I'm standing it innovates in more areas than most shooters from the past few years.

oh sh*t, i guess i can forget the A/A from 1up and 9.4 from IGN, this magnificent professionally written review negates them.

i won't be getting the game. thank god i was stopped by this brave blogger.

Good review. I been saying it for awhile but the game looked like it was a "Standard-issue FPS action" and " lack of imagination and innovation"

Basic enemy, basic weapons, basic maps. Where is the creativity?????

F*cking morons.

That is all.

Creativity is in the eye of the beholder, my friend, and if you think Halo 3 was any more creative than any other run of the mill shooter, then I guess that is just your personal preference, but many would disagree. I am not a "Sony fanboy" by the way either, as I also own and love the 360, despite having an admitted preference for the PS3. (Angeloftheblack is my gamercard)

Anyway, acording to your logic, I could also say that only Xbox 360 fanboys are the only ones who believe Halo 3 was revolutionary. All I am saying, however, is that Halo 3, the bigger franchise with higher expectations did NOTHING to evolve the FPS genre, yet it get's a free pass simply because it is Halo. Yet, KZ2 is expected to revolutionize the genre or it is an automatic failure some how? Please, that is just ridiculous.

The vast majority of reviews from CREDIBLE, WELL KNOWN sites thus far have stated that KZ2 stays true to traditional FPS standards, but does it extremely well, while perhaps raising the bar for visuals, physics and atmosphere in the process. Not to even mention the incredibly in depth multiplayer that this incredibly flawed review failed to even mention...or did you bother to even notice? Just because it did not end up revolutionizing the genre, it should be frowned upon? Again, Halo 3 nor Call of Duty 4 revolutionized the genre according to most critics, but they were certainly recognized as being great AAA games, should not KZ2 be recognized as the same?

Also, all of the Helghast do not look the same. Have you not seen the various classes, such as the elite, the sniper scouts, the shock troopers, the big guys with flame throwers...all in addition to the standard grunts? The only thing they have in common are the orange eyes. Even if their designs are similar though, is that not what is to be expected for soldiers in a WAR game? This is not a game that is supposed to have various alien races, the Heghast are genetically altered humans that were changed by the atmosphere of planet Helghan. But, since they have some of the same basic designs, much like soldiers in ANY war game, the game should be knocked as well? Grasping for straws more like it, lol. But, keep trying if it makes you feel better. All of the CREDIBLE reviews state otherwise, and I expect the game will speak for itself as well.

Well considering I've never heard of Chrispy Gamer before until today, I'm going to chalk up another line in the "I couldn't care less" section.

Besides, the author didn't even play the multiplayer portion of the game, which is where I spend my time.

No, it is called being honest, and I actually dispelled his logic by saying that by the same token, I could say that only 360 fanboys think Halo 3 is revolutionary, but I understand why you ignored that part. As it is the same flawed logic he used in his statement which you obivously believe yourself. It is a 2 way street, but when you are a fanboy yourself, you only see your side of it, failing to realize that the same logic in reverse applies to your stance as well. Thanks for ignoring the rest of my points as well, lol. Better luck next time, I guess, huh?

Scott Jones is a game reviewer that frequently co-hosts" reviews on the run'. This is a game review show on g4 tech t.v. Scott Jones is a person that openly disses anything made for ps3 gamers. The X-360 is his choice of console and he makes no bones about it. If you read his reviews on Mgs4 ,he says " Fry it".

Sony really does need another mainline shooter franchise. They pretty much gave up after the PS3 generation, and I'm really surprised they haven't tried at another high-profile, singleplayer-centric shooter; even if it weren't Killzone or Resistance.

I miss Killzone while I can see why they still do Horizon has some really good things but I do think that Horizon is overrated imo.

Or how about studios focus on projects that they feel passionate about, and not be forced to make something they have little interest in. It shows in the final product.

It’s still got potential for the modern era. The DNA is all there. The install base is there. The interest is there. The time is now.

Killzone 2 and 3 were farkin brilliant and way better than halo

Too bad they've abandoned em smh, then theres sony barely even acknowledging what us fans want. Every time they sale a certain high amount it get like that with them smh

Because Killzone games are awesome, that's the reason.

New ip after 3'rd horizon please 🙏

Give it to Bungie. The Helghast are awesome enemies and Bungie could make something really cool

not enough interest to keep it alive

I’m beating a dead horse here… but Resisitance FOM gun lay out was so fun, multiplayer was one of my top favorite experiences. Insomniac nailed it and I would love a remaster and maybe a redo with Reisistance 2. They listens to players who were wanting a Halo killer and it kind of lost its character from the first.

Warhawk, if they had just remade the first one not Starhawk which offered nice things like the build and battle.. but Warhawk was the best arcade shooter I ever played. Back when you didn’t have battle passes and you actually had to get certain amount of kills or ribbons to unlock different paint skins on the Warhawks and armor for your player.. Look at the success of Helldivers 2, it’s a fun game and it reminds me of Warhawk in a way. I’ve been wanting a remake or sequel since the beginning of the ps4 gen.. it’s hurts to have hope nowadays. Even with the demise of the studios Sony has a steady fan base.

Killzone game after Killzone 2 play style would be nice

Motorstorm would be epic with the visual upgrade, maybe this game would be a harder sell with the genre being not as popular nowadays..

Resistance franchise, Motorstorm and Dirt 2 which was fun as heck. Add Dead Space 2 as well.

I quickly looked and only saw the words PS5 Remaster and a picture of Fall of Mans logo

Ahhhh shit, well maybe one day

Resistance 1-3 remastered with online

Kill zone 1-3 remastered with online

God of war PS3 games and PSP games collection

Infamous 1-2 with all dlc please we need this. It’s such an underrated franchise and so much potential. In this age of super hero media craze Sony should utilize infamous

White knight chronicles 1-2

Warhawk and starhawk

Motorstorm series

MGS4

Easy money would be to remake Resistance and Killzone series, rather than just a remaster. And PS5 desperately needs some couch co-op shooters so this would scratch that itch.

Infamous 1+2 and KZ 2+3

Deus Ex Human Revolution

GTA IV needs one.
Still stuck on PS3 and 360.

PS3 ended up been a beast of a console, slow out of the gate, picked up steam, smashed through the finish line. The 1st PS3 slim is still one of my favourite consoles. So solid, great games, by the time GTA5 and the last of us had come out it was a clear winner for me

Nice to see that they included Pupetteer in this list.

"PS3 may not have been the strongest generation"

Meanwhile...just looking at exclusives alone and not even third party titles

Uncharted was born
Demon's Souls was born
Metal Gear Solid 4
God of War 3
The Last of Us was born
Little Big Planet was born
Warhawk
Killzone 2 and 3
Infamous was born
Resistance was born
Motorstorm was born
Gran Turismo
Heavy Rain
Journey
Shadow of the Colossus returned paving the way for the remake in the PS4 generation
PS Plus was born

Sorry bud, but the PS3 generation was amazing and featured the greatest console comeback in history.

That said, I'd love it if Warhawk returned or Metal Gear Solid 4. It needs to not be shackled to the PS3 generation anymore. A Killzone 2 remake would be insane with modern graphics and that art direction.

I really miss this gen of gaming. It felt like the last truly "great" era for videogames before the modern approach really took hold.

The PS3 was such a glorious console. The UI, the games, the free online...just incredible.

Add Mag to that list.

I would pay good money for a Warhawk remake. Socom too. The last Socom game just didn’t do it justice. Folklore could use a remaster or remake as well.
Several other titles I would like to remade with the amount of visual fidelity the current gen has over the past consoles it could help articulate the games that we’ve loved growing up. I would love even some ps2 titles to remade.. Dark Cloud from ps2, Legacy of Kain series but don’t know what will come of it sense it was bought by Embracer group and all there layoffs.

This strategy is exactly what helped ruin Xbox. Sony more than Microsoft know when to let a franchise go and that is important to keep things fresh. The old games are there if you want to play them.

Resistance series and Killzone 2 & 3 remasters/remakes. Make it happen. They will print money.

FF13 is top of this list for me. No matter your opinion on it, it being the only numbered offline FF out of all 16 not to be on new consoles is odd. GTA IV would be great too

The only reason my PS3 is still connected is because of the Resistance, Heavenly Sword, Motorstorm games that I still love to play. I am for remaking or remastering them.

Would absolutely love a remastered collection of the resistance games

Resistance 1-3 and Killzone 1-3 too. Folklore and 3 Dot Heroes are underrated gems.

Why remaster games that ps5 players can't access when you can remaster a 4 year old game like tlou2 that was already patched with ps5 improvements

Would love a remake of the first Resistance game and also Tools of Destruction.

A gem of a gen, imo! So much IP to pluck.

Infamous 1&2 will sadly always be ignored by Sony, not even a ps4 remaster the whole gen, smh but uncharted, horizon, even days gone had next gen upgrades sheesh 🤦🏽 mane even tho Sony is still doing pretty good in the console business they are a lil big headed lol, I never played the resistance series but it would of been dope to see those games updated as well, we fans get lil surprises here n there but things we really are into having and being vocal about gets passed over like a mf 🤣😩

Remasters are a waste of time and developer resources. Real Devs make new games.

God I would live a Killzone or Resistance collection. Really hoping for a new one in either franchise down the line, loved both series.

I’d say new sequels instead.

Got be resistance /prototype as well

How much prefer the killzone universe to that of Horizon's.

Killzone again pls 🥺

Gratz Guerilla, amazing Studio and engine, love Decima!

I was never a huge fan of Killzone, but thoroughly enjoy Horizon. Guerrilla are superb developer and easily up there with the best of the best.

Need a killzone 2 remake from the ground up.

One of the most creative studios out. I hope they keep it up.

Great studio, loved the Killzone series, I wish they would do a remake of the first three games. Horizon is a real step up and truly put Guerrilla Games on the map.

Too bad I never got a chance to play Shellshock: Nam’67 would have loved to try that game out back in the days to see what were their beginnings.

Bring back killzone (maybe in 3rd person perspective)

It would fantastic to see what they could do in Killzone after the lessons learned through Horizon.

Or heck, give us even a short linear FPS from the people who designed Cauldron THETA in the Burning Shores expansion. Even just flying into it (after gliding around and finding its opening amongst the lava and Sunwings perched around it, with other bigger machines just along the path toward it) was an incredible experience.

Great work until now. Keep on this path

Hope they get the opportunity to create a new IP this gen as well.

Forbidden West is awesome, It’s pretty damn big compared to Zero Dawn and it takes a little while to get your skills up and get the equipment you need to fully explore the game (not going to spoil it) but once you do those things and start fighting the big ass machines it really is amazing. Some cool side quests to where you hold the fate of peoples lives by your choice and the cauldrons look amazing. Lots of skills , combos, special moves and add ons for your weapons so you can approach fights many ways. Looking forward to the name game but I wonder how/if Silas will be a part of it or not ? Sad he’s gone.

Killzone games weren’t the best shooters but damn did they look purty!!!!

Killzone 2 remade with the multiplayer

20 years of mid-tier games and they are trending down.

I'm hyped for whenever Horizon 3 releases but Killzone 1 needs a remake BAD and 2 & 3 need remasters. Criminal those games are stuck on PS3.

Hold up

Horizon: Zero Dawn sold 24.3 million
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sold 29.81 million

With the way journalists have been consistently saying BotW overshadowed Horizon you’d think the gap between an entry in a new IP and a longrunning one would be bigger Even if you want to include however much the Wii U version of BotW did, both series still did impressive numbers

I never want to hear that Horizon is an overlooked franchise ever again

i really loved the atmosphere and idea of killzone. i hope they revisit it at some point because it always had so much potential.

Bring Back Killzone please or at least a KZ2 remake with MP.