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Worth Playing - Killzone 3 Review

Across two console generations, Sony has been valiantly trying to get the Killzone franchise mentioned in the same breath as games like Halo and Call of Duty. Though the entries in the Killzone series have never been bad, they've also never managed to really stand apart from the sea of shooters as something special. There were high hopes that Killzone 3 would finally be the game that would get the franchise the respect it deserved, but once again the game with tons of promise falls flat. Though KZ3 is a visual treat and a somewhat entertaining romp, it's just the same old song and dance we've seen dozens of times before. Nothing to see here, please move along.

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swinesucker5558d ago

I consider myself a harsh and intelligent critic. I would not award KZ3, although it is currently my favorite game in existence, any more than an 8.5-9.0 and no game really at the moment would get this score either. 9.5s and such are saved for the very best and most innovative games out there. No game is a 10 in my book. KZ3, well at least after a couple patches, will be the definitive shooter imo and yet these people are giving this game 7s just to look cool.

Well, you just make yourself look retarded when we see 9s and 8s and even 10s for games that are clearly worse. This whole thing is a follow the leader type thing that is beyond ridiculous. Oh, look, I am a critic. I am so critical. I just gave this huge awesome game a 7. Look at me. Wow.

It would be one thing if they actually gave reasoning. Simply saying this is good this is bad is not enough. Juxtapose it with things. Get critical. These reviewers in the industry are seriously horrible at what they do. I know most of it these days is bloggers but this review here is almost better than IGN for christ. And they all are incredibly biased.

pangitkqb5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

I have to agree. Killzone 3 is better than a 7 BY FAR.

These 7's are kind of blowing my mind. Having just finished the campaign - which is generally where most critical negatives have been aimed - it was better than I expected and far above a 7. Considering the multiplayer is even better...this doesn't make sense.

I also agree that there is a "popular consensus" loosely adhered to by game reviewing sites across the web. It becomes "popular" to rate a certain game certain way.

Look at the well made - but redundant and stupid - Bayonetta. Reviews were glowing, yet it just wasn't that great. It was ridiculously over sexed, repetitive, and ridiculous...yet not enough of any of those things to actually become a humorous joke.

On the other side, Medal of Honor was a solid, fun, worthwhile shooter. Again and again I saw sites degrade it's multiplayer....which was actually a great time. It was "popular" to give it a 7. It also didn't have half the performance issues of a certain other popular shooter series. I don't think MoH was a 10 game by any means, but at least an 8.6.

GrieverSoul5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

This is like food critics.
A food critic goes to a restaurant and orders something. He eats it and say its good.
NO ONE CARES and the critic looses his job!!!

A food critic goes to a restaurant and orders something. He eats it and say its horiible.
EVERYONE AND THEIR AUNTS CARE and the restaurant closes soon afterwards! The critic gets a raise because the website/newspaper sold $%&/ loads.

Its human nature to give more attention to whats wrong or bad. Something bad makes us feel better about ourselves. I played Killzone 3 a bit. I lked the game. Its a good one and if I say it people will disagree and call me a PS3 fanboy. If I said I didnt like it, people would tell to go and play Halo.

Philoctetes5558d ago

"Look at the well made - but redundant and stupid - Bayonetta. Reviews were glowing, yet it just wasn't that great. It was ridiculously over sexed, repetitive, and ridiculous...yet not enough of any of those things to actually become a humorous joke. "

But Bayonetta came out right around the time that God of War 3 dropped, so it was really important to some journalists that it score well.

NeoBasch5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

Um... except Bayonetta was actually good. I liked it more than Mass Effect 2, but didn't find it to be nearly as engaging as God of War III. It could just be, you know, opinions. No wait, that couldn't be it! Who am I kidding? This is N4G.

darthv725558d ago

i like it. It plays like KZ2 which is also good. Little details GG put in there are noticeable at times. Others...not so much.

Like when rico gets rolled in that wave of water..he still comes through with his hair in tact and not a drop of wetness.

Sure that is a little thing but it would have been awesome to see that kind of attention to detail in the game. Instead of his perfect do he gets a wet head and soaked clothes.

It would have made me laugh a bit.

The game should get no less than a solid 8 but you will have those with agenda's to try and belittle it.

RedDead5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

I would give it an 8/10 based only on the beta. Which is good in my books. However i've been there done that with Call of Duty, Halo, KZ2. I just can't be bothered with them any more, in a year I might pick it up. It isn't differant enough to make me buy it, KZ2 was alot differant than the regular batch because it made you play slower and gave people more life(thus creating the use of teamwork and useful medics)

Campaign, if it's anything like KZ2 I won't like it. I didn't even finish the KZ2 campaign.

BattleAxe5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

I'm not quite finished the campaign yet, but I'm playing it on hard(can't remember what the difficulty level is called) and this game's campaign is fantastic. I've been reading some of these 7/10 reviews and the only conclusion that I can come to, is that these sites had set out to bash Killzone3 from the start. I can't understand where the hate for Sony comes from with some of these sites.

The graphics are absolutely mind blowing, the cut scenes are done perfectly, the pacing of the game is spot on, and I find myself caring more about the characters this time around. Based on what I've played so far, I would say this is a 9/10 game easily.

You know I keep saying this, but its funny how games like CoD and Halo get the free pass without any critical analysis, and end up getting 9.5 and 10/10 like its Holloween and the reviewers are handing out candy. Its all politics obviously though. I even had to laugh at some of the 10/10 scores that Bulletstorm got. I played the demo for that game and I was really underwehlmed but the graphics, and the gameplay wasn't anything special. It shows how screwed up the industry is when a game like Killzone3 can get a 7 or 7.5/10 with all the hard work they put into this game, and then Epic comes along with this joke of a game called Bulletstorm and gets some perfect scores from some sites. If you check out Metacritic, theres a site that actually gave Killzone3 a 6.7/10. This is absolutely shameful.

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Istanbull5558d ago

So according to the author Killzone 3 is nothing special but they get excited like little schoolgirls every year for a CoD?

RBLAZE19885558d ago

I don't get how most critics praised Black ops campaign mode but are totally shitting on killzone 3's campaign. I've had more fun in the hour and a half that I have played of Killzone 3 than I did the 2/3 campaign that I played of Black ops. Black ops is nothing more than a conveyor belt shooter with a convoluted story that switches geographical locations and time periods every 10 minutes. That's all I have to say.

sickbird5558d ago

I loved KZ3's single player. I played it for about 9 straight hours till i beat it. I couldn't put it down. I never finished black ops. Hell it usually takes me weeks to beat a game because i get so damn bored.

Ace_19755558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

7.5 lol, why not just give it 1/10 and be done with it you troll . I see this is submitted by that loner guy who also submitted the Gamesreactor Swedish 7/10 review.

Troll somewhere else pal

NukaCola5558d ago

Loner is a troll, but he still is let loose here. I miss the open zone.

fredfenster5558d ago

"Sony has been valiantly trying to get the Killzone franchise mentioned in the same breath as games like Halo and Call of Duty."

"...it's just the same old song and dance we've seen dozens of times before."

Yes, because cod and halo innovate the hell out of each installment /s

LunaticBrandon5558d ago

I don't think any of them innovate. Please don't tell me you think Killzone does.

fredfenster5558d ago

I didn't say that now did I.

I just find it remarkable to see this author first claiming kz3 doesn't reach cod/halo level, and than writing kz off bc of lack of innovation. As if cod/halo are so refreshing.

DanSolo5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

I don't think he is trying to say Killzone innovates... he is just saying that Killzone seems to get flak for NOT innovating, while the other games seem to get a free pass for NOT innovating!

EDIT:
lol ahh in the time that I was writing he had already said that!

redsquad5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

I believe Fredfenster was quite rightly pointing out the hypocrisy that so many REFUSE to see, and how frustrating it is that, whenever someone tries to point out this very blatant hypocrisy, they get branded as "complaining" or a "fanboy".

The double standards are there for everyone to see, and I suggest that people who refuse to acknowledge them (simply because to do so would mean that their negative view of a game might be *gasp* wrong) are teetering close to "fanboyism" themselves.

jetlian5558d ago

no double standard its just a lack of quality which was never achieved. if Halo and cod are classed as 90s they don't have much room to grow.

whereas KZ is 80s and has more room. The problem is say KZ2 is 85 and KZ3 goes to 88 its still lower than Halo and COD.

So no matter what they added its still seen as a lesser game.

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turnerdc5558d ago (Edited 5558d ago )

Not sure about Call of Duty, not really a fan of the series but Halo does add a ton of new things with each installment. I stand by Bungie whole heatedly as they've always delivered an amazing product.

Halo Reach added:

Crazy amount of Spartan customization

Space fight mission (ala Star Fox)

Matchmaking campaign co-op

Matchmaking firefight

Completely new load-out and abilitiy system

More advanced theater and file share options

Forge world 2.0 (pretty much adds the ability to create limitless game modes and maps)

I'm sure there's more but this is all I could think of off the top of my head.

I mean these are additional features that are completely new on top of the standard 9 - 15 hour campaign and amazing multiplayer. That's an AMAZING amount of content on 1 DVD! Not hating on Killzone but Halo consistently delivers with each installment. Also not saying that Killzone doesn't deliver with each installment but I just don't understand when people say every Halo game is the same. Sure the basic gameplay mechanics are for the most part unchanged but why change that when so many people love it. Anyway, I'm expecting great things from Killzone 3, I just got it from Gamefly today and will be playing it tonight!

IPUMPMYGUN5558d ago

Loner is a troll, trust me.....He also supports hacking.

negroguy5558d ago

I personally think the MP is really well done. I love operations for the cutscenes, and warzone for the dynamically changing environment. Idk if any other game has those features.

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piroh535d 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.

FinalFantasyFanatic534d 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.

Storm23534d 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.

lockedongamer1534d ago (Edited 534d 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!

Chocoburger525d 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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SullysCigar1100d ago

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

1Victor1100d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1100d ago

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

jznrpg1100d ago

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

badz1491100d 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!

Vengeance11381100d 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 Kim1100d ago

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

VersusDMC1100d 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?

Vengeance11381100d ago

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

solideagle1100d 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.

Phoenix761100d 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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REDGUM1100d ago

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

thesoftware7301100d ago (Edited 1100d 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.

blacktiger1100d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1100d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy1100d ago (Edited 1100d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1100d ago

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

Imalwaysright1100d 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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bouzebbal1851d ago

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

MadLad1851d 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.

Applejack1851d 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_B1851d ago

Even emulators are super simple to use.

jukins1851d 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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Vegamyster1851d 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.

SinkingSage1851d ago

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

Rachel_Alucard1851d ago (Edited 1851d 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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AzubuFrost1851d ago

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

Shane Kim1851d ago

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

MadLad1850d ago

Did you purposely miss the entire point of my post?

Inverno1851d 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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RevXM1851d ago

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

Magatsuhi1851d ago

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

Binarycode1851d ago

2 is the better game.

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

Omar3li1851d ago

60fps is peasant for FPS games now

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