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Killzone 3 Beta Impressions

Find out what this upcoming PS3 exclusive has in store for first person shooter fans and if it leaves a good impression or not.

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darx5497d ago (Edited 5497d ago )

Disliked KZ2 but loving the demo for KZ3. Can't wait for the 22nd!

deafwing5497d ago

...so you on like the MP? I guess for FPSs that's what matters most.

xAlmostPro5497d ago

I love the open beta :D Although i hate that when the game releases i'll have to level up again.. :( im level 25 just now

Bounkass5497d ago

What's wrong with the matchmaking? I coulden't enter a match... So far so bad...

GameGambits5497d ago

I was hearing this complaint for the last few days, but I have been busy to jump into the beta again. The 6ish hours I spent I was having no problems on the first day and the day after that.

I imagine it's just servers getting flooded. I remember reading Guerrilla saying they were aware of the issue and trying to fix it for people playing the beta, and said rest assured it isn't something that will occur in the full game.

GameGambits5497d ago

Just tried for a while getting on, but no luck. My friend had no issues. I probably spent a good 30 minutes trying what I could, but no luck.

Spent some time with botzone after that. I'm not too worried about the full game though, but it is a shame if you were to have just DLeded during a time it was down like it was today.

Keep trying peeps! It's worth it once you get in. :)

Xwow20085497d ago

I just downloaded the beta today and played the game with no problems for 5 hours,matchmaking was perfect maybe u got bad luck.

but suddenly i got dcd from the server and i couldn,t join again :(..error 10002, will try again later.

Philoctetes5497d ago (Edited 5497d ago )

The servers are inexcusably terrible. If you're able to connect, though, the game is great.

I'm worried that the awful beta servers are going to damage sales of this game. I'm guessing there are lots of people out there who downloaded the beta, got frustrated with the servers, and put this on their "Do Not Buy" list.

BrianG5497d ago

Or knew that Betas frequently have issues such as this one due to stress testing the servers and played with Bots instead.

finbars755497d ago

Im sorry but the game has been working fine to me.Not to buy list are you serious??? Sorry if any game I was going to put on a not to buy list is Crysis2.The demo was terrible in every way shape or form.The killzone 3 beta is unbelievable and very smooth and looks fantastic.

NexGen765497d ago

You need to check your connection because i have played almost 8 hours no problem whats so ever & so as my friends its got to be on you end.

Philoctetes5497d ago (Edited 5497d ago )

@finbars -- KZ3 is definitely on my "buy" list, but yes, it's really easy for me to imagine someone deciding not to buy this game based on their experience with the semi-broken beta.

@NexGen -- I recommend you head over to Killzone.com. There is a 100+ page thread full of nothing but server-related connection issues. An inability to connect to games is an extremely widespread problem. (Or you could just read the comments in this thread).

Thoreau5497d ago

philoctetes=didn't play k3 beta.

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BX815497d ago

I agree! What kind of crap is this? I've only been able to get into the Multiplayer once for a couple of games. I got off and the servers are down? This is lame as hell!

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REPLOID245497d ago

It is a bit difficult to get in at times. When I search for a match in guerrilla warfare I get "the world is full" message at times, or the connection error. But once I'm in I have loads of fun. Even though I've been playing b-ops, the heavier feel works for me (the kills feel "meatier" and more rewarding). The graphics are better than any other MP out there, with no tearing or slow down I could see. My only gripe is that I wish it was quicker to start another match once you finish another...I just want to jump in ASAP, yo. If you're down with Killzone add me: rescodeez26

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MARKUS_MAX1MUS5497d ago (Edited 5497d ago )

Feels kind of dumbed down compared to Killzone 2,dont like the lower health.

Ive seen alot of camping in corners in harry potter cloaks with the assault rifle.

HellzAssassin5497d ago

I haven't seen too much camping, surprisingly. But I don't like the fact that they gave the sniper an AR.

Thoreau5497d ago

i love the lower health and for snipers, dont run out in the open.

MARKUS_MAX1MUS5497d ago

you state that like I dont know how to play the game, and your point was totally off, I was talking about the marksman class hiding in corners with cloak on waiting for a passer by and then shooting them in the back.

Booyah5497d ago

the... tactician radar skill... against campers... works !

MARKUS_MAX1MUS5497d ago

It doesnt work against marksman class when it is upgraded which is my bad because i forgot to post that.

@slate At least im not alone.

slate915497d ago

Im glad someone else noticed, I HATE the lower health. I know Im going to get bashed for this >.< but it feels like I go out and die after two bullets in me. A cod like feel to it when it comes to health

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piroh457d ago

There's too many games to choose from

No Metal geat solid 1,2,3,4?
No Resident evil?
No Silent hill?
No Midnight club 3?
No NfS Underground 2?
No Final Fantasy?
No Burnout 3?
No Dragon quest 8?
No Days gone?
No Ace combat?
No Tekken/Soul calibur?......
just from the top of my head

PS1 era was full of great RPGs, PS2 was racing generation i would pick top 200 and even that would be just a fraction.

FinalFantasyFanatic457d ago

30 is way too low over the entire history of Playstation, I just wouldn't be able to narrow it down that much, I would pick 100 at least.

Storm23457d ago

Yeah...really odd list. I get that it is personal preference and I love most of the games listed, but my list would definitely be different. I agree though, it would be incredibly difficult to come up with just 30.

lockedongamer1457d ago (Edited 457d ago )

I only picked first-party titles. Otherwise, I agree!

EDIT: Except for Days Gone, I don't get the love for it but you do you!

Chocoburger447d ago

I didn't like Days Gone either, it doesn't deserve to be on any best of list.

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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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SullysCigar1023d ago

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

1Victor1023d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1023d ago

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

jznrpg1023d ago

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

badz1491022d 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!

Vengeance11381023d 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 Kim1023d ago

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

VersusDMC1023d 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?

Vengeance11381023d ago

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

solideagle1023d 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.

Phoenix761023d 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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REDGUM1023d ago

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

thesoftware7301023d ago (Edited 1023d 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.

blacktiger1022d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1023d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy1023d ago (Edited 1023d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1023d ago

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

Imalwaysright1023d ago

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

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Killzone 3 is playable with mouse & keyboard on PC via RPCS3 & KAMI

DSOGaming writes: "While Sony does not plan to release Killzone 3 on the PC, Yahfz shared a video that gives us a glimpse at what such a PC version could look like."

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bouzebbal1774d ago

Still looks secure 2 gens later... one of my favorite ps3 moments. With 3D and move the game is on another level

MadLad1774d ago

PC almost always ends up the best place to play games, even if it takes a while.

What would you rather play decades down the line? A game at a fixed resolution and frame, considering you have a working disc, and the hardware?
Or run it on an emulator that can update the experience all around, and let you use whatever control input you prefer?

If you insist on the former, it's really only for the sake of nostalgia.

Applejack1774d ago

I disagree. The main draw for consoles has always be the simplicity of just putting the disc in / downloading it and playing without worrying about anything else. The average person just wouldn’t want to deal with emulation even though it’s very important for preservation.

Terry_B1774d ago

Even emulators are super simple to use.

jukins1774d ago

Youre getting flak because people on here thibk of themselves as pc wizards. But honestly most poeple try and go get emulators and romz they end up with malware.. yes theyre "easy" if you know the basics but alot of people dont. That said the fact that its taken nearly 20 years to get a sustantially better experience for ps3 games than on its native system shows the complexity of getting bc to work. Sony, if they have any intention, should just invest in a vastly better psnow experience.

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Vegamyster1774d ago

jukins

Most people who emulate don't get malware, you'd have to be going to some weird sites for that to happen, heck years ago people were getting sketchier ad's resulting in malware warning on this site if you didn't have a ad-blocker lol.

SinkingSage1774d ago

Can't get malware if you legally dump your own games, which you should.

Rachel_Alucard1773d ago (Edited 1773d ago )

That's fine if that's the main draw, but it doesn't make it a better experience, just a preference. Having the freedom to do the things you can do on PC is what the appeal of PC is. Buying a game on PC means you never have to worry about the console makers just deciding the next hardware shouldn't support the generation anymore, which means everything you bought is stuck on that hardware instead of moving up with everything else. Nintendo uses this tactic to keep reselling the same games over and over at inflated prices. Sony cut all previous gens off the PS4 and sold it back to people in a poor attempt with PSnow. While the PS5 supports PS4 games, that may not be the case in the next gen after this. No to mention shutting off all the previous stores and updates completely. Even MS stopped making new BC titles at some point, so now there's a big list with 17 pages of titles that are not playable on Xbone and are just trapped on older gen. That's not a problem on PC, the reverse happens where you only have to worry if your hardware can play the newest releases at ultra with no issue.

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AzubuFrost1774d ago

Shhh don't say that aloud! You're going to trigger a lot of console infidels here.

Shane Kim1774d ago

I rather play it when it's available then wait 10 years.

MadLad1773d ago

Did you purposely miss the entire point of my post?

Inverno1774d ago

Well that's the beauty of still owning a retro console tho. Those who usually complain about emulation are just being blindly loyal to a company. Emulation is great for many reason, but if I still owned the console then I disagree nothing beats plugging it back in and going down a nostalgia trip

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RevXM1774d ago

The RPCS3 devs are doing great work. And Kami works nicely with it too it seems.
Very neat.

Magatsuhi1774d ago

Been playing mgo on pc with mouse. It's not perfect but I can make it work.

Binarycode1774d ago

2 is the better game.

A Remake would be good. 60fps 2-4k

Omar3li1773d ago

60fps is peasant for FPS games now

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