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This Is Why Killzone 3 Is a Graphical Beast

GamingBolt writes: "We are playing Killzone 3 and we are glad to report it is a graphical beast. In order to prove this we have screens from Killzone 2 and Killzone 3. We have 5 screens from various angles.
Lets get started. And before I forget, please check back with us this Monday for a video review of Killzone 3."

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halocursed5551d ago ShowReplies(8)
cyborg5551d ago

I've seen yet and Killzone 3 is miles ahead in everything when pitted against its predecessor.

BlackKnight5551d ago

Best comparison? Do you even own Killzone 2? The last picture is from the opening CGI video. It's not even done in-engine...

That's a bad comparison.

First shot is a good comparison, and the second is a good comparison of ADS. But the third and fourth comparisons suck. Third one is a KZ2 fire fight in a staircase while KZ3 is a fucking vista shot.

Same thing for the fourth pic, KZ2 is a fucking corridor and KZ3 is another vista shot. Only thing that is similar is that they aren't ADS'ing.

This is worse than some of the German sites' articles.

gameseveryday5551d ago

the article states that. It has been purposely compared to CG. Its just that you never read what was written.

BlackKnight5551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

@Rashid Sayed

I did read that and I think it's stupid to compare. The reason he thinks it "trumps" it is because the in game model has more "wrinkles" from normal mapping. That doesn't make is more impressive, that's just an art decision. It's not even the same character!

I bet he can't even tell the CGI shot has sub-surface scattering (light glowing through skin and scattering, like a hand against a flashlight) and the KZ3 shot obviously doesn't do that.

Fat Bastard5551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

Ya I don't like this comparison at all. Killzone 2 looked much better than those screens, some of them make it like kinda shitty. I'm not bashing KZ3, cause I think it looks fantastic, but KZ2 looks a lot better than this site is making it seem. And I really don't care if KZ3 looks better than KZ2, since I still think KZ2 is at least still in the top 10 best looking games out right now, maybe even still top 5 under Uncharted 2, God of War 3 and what not

Theonetheonly5551d ago

they both look good, but which is wich i cant seem to tell which is on top and which is on bottom?

some look better in some and some look better in the other.

one question the article is titled "WHY" it is a graphical beast, i heard no whys. i just saw that is was one, there was ne explanation as to why one is a graphical Beast, wht about it says that the graphics in kz3 are harder to render than the graphics of kz2.

ambient occlusion Motion blur bloom and DOF are the only enhancements i see on either, the only thing is they are present on both. one just seems like the visual presentation has been tweaked to look brighter and less blurry.

Sarcasm5551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

I think Killzone 3 looks better compared to KZ2 overall based on my playthrough with the open beta.

1. More colors
2. No longer uses Quincunx AA and uses MLAA, textures and everything look much more clearer
3. More special effects (especially the water waves)
4. *Better latency* (Not necessarily a visual graphical effect, but on a technical level it is)
5. Better character models
6. Better gun models
7. Crazier and more detailed environments
8. Huge environment, no limited corridors
9. Frame rate is locked with no screen tearing

I'm such a huge PC gamer now, but Killzone 3 is a technical feat. for consoles and is one of the few games I'm looking forward to this year.

Redman225551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

an example of KZ3 uniform textures

original source file higher rez.
http://www.megaupload.com/?...

shitty youtube quality
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

(recored with hauppauge hd pvr/eyetv software over component connect. not the best hardware but you get the idea. obviously the game will look even better with HDMI hookup).

RyuCloudStrife5551d ago

you got owned by ma man Rashid Sayed

READ!!!!!!!!

Rumor5551d ago

all i needed to see was the sev one 'O_____O'

Ju5551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

@Redman, wow, those are some impressive character models. The youtube video is just fine if you watch 720 with pop out (1:1 pixles).

Oh, ya, btw. Jaggies, No AA. What now? LOL look at how smooth that shit looks. Forget 2xMSAA...that's so far beyond its not even funny.

starchild5551d ago

Ju, the game looks great, but I can tell you that the aliasing isn't nearly as noticeable in poor quality internet videos as it is when you play the game.

Before I played the game I watched a lot of videos and I thought the anti-aliasing was pretty good. But when I played it I was shocked to see all the jaggies. The aliasing is honestly worse than it is in Killzone 2.

Ju5551d ago

Maybe you want to play with your TV settings and reduce the contrast ration by a notch. That might help. The best AA is useless when you turn that up like crazy or your TV cuts of the color palette (HDMI mode settings). The video is what you get. If that looks different on your TV then check your settings. Mine does not have jaggies.

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tacosRcool5551d ago

Played the open beta and I will say the graphics are a step ahead of Killzone 2, which I was just playing like an hour ago

trounbyfire5551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

KZ3 is truly stunning and i want the story so bad. ps nation said in describing the KZ3 ending " Is there anything bigger than epic" can't wait its killing me

divideby05551d ago

playing the MP beta...
the graphics are great, I have no slow down or lag at all, even when the screens are filled, BUT we do have a 10M/5M cable connection.
I so much want to play the SP camp. and see if the reviews dissing it were right or not

divideby05551d ago

DA... upgrade to a fast cable line and you will play like I do... or just stay on DSL and lag (sadly some of my friends cant get cable or FIOS and when I play at their homes, I most def. see a difference)

paintsville5551d ago

They look identicle except that KZ3 has more color. But hey...more color+Playstation Magazine+push by Sony = perfect 10.

Kon5551d ago

Off Topic -Hey gamingbolt, why you don't put all pictures in one page? Nobody likes to open a new page to see all pictures

On Topic - Well, i'm impressed by the graphical leap. I didn't believed they could achieve any better with an outdated hardware.

jidery5551d ago

They do it to generate more ad hits, making them more money.

insomnium25551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

Well I guess this is the time for you to watch and maby learn to keep your mouth shut about "outdated harware" then.

Kon5551d ago

If a 5 year old hardware isn't outdated i don't know what it is. All consoles have outdated hardwares.

insomnium25551d ago

Traditional hw might be outdated but CELL is not traditional by any means.

Motorola5551d ago

@Kon Blu Ray isnt outdated....A Hard drive isnt outdated.

NukaCola5551d ago

The Cell Tech came from the future so it won't be outdated until 2015...lol

But in seriousness, this looks gorgeous. I can't wait to play the final build of the final product....finally!

Lawliet5551d ago (Edited 5551d ago )

Lol how can you judge the PS3 by date? This beast is and has always claim to be a machine built for the future gaming. No one believe it, yet after 5years and for years to come, it still setting on a new benchmark.

PlayStation make Believe!

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wenaldy5551d ago

One word.. Ads!!!!

And I can't wait for KZ3!!!

Off Topic: Kudos for all brothers from Egypt.. Hope things get better..

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piroh516d 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.

FinalFantasyFanatic515d 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.

Storm23515d 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.

lockedongamer1515d ago (Edited 515d 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!

Chocoburger506d ago

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

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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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IAMRealHooman548d 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

OtterX548d ago (Edited 548d 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-ro548d 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

MDTunkown548d ago

They should finish Horizon story first

darthv72548d 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

anast548d ago

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

LucasRuinedChildhood548d 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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OtterX777d ago (Edited 777d 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!

Iceball2000777d ago

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

Father__Merrin777d ago

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

InUrFoxHole777d ago

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

Marcus Fenix777d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989777d ago

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

1Victor777d ago (Edited 777d 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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Michiel1989777d ago

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

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