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Killzone IGN review!
- Thread starter Naked Snake
- Start date
Doom_Bringer
Banned
link doesn't work
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/561/561669p1.html
7.5 Presentation
Killzone offers a minimalist's menu but a fair amount of options. Progressive scan output would be nice, but that omission doesn't hurt the title and its cohesive feel, even if it does start abruptly.
8.0 Graphics
Killzone boasts incredible art direction. Every level is stylish and appropriate while every character and gun is meticulously detailed. Then again, it's also slow running and loaded with glitches.
9.0 Sound
Amazing music and some very crisp, very believable effects are brought down only by repetitive voices and bad dialogue. Brought down, but not by much. Terrific audio job, Guerilla.
7.0 Gameplay
Here's where it gets sticky. The AI is terrible and the scripted combat isn't very exhilarating. But then it looks and sounds so good it's often possible to get lost in the war.
8.0 Lasting Appeal
Provided the technological deficiencies don't bother you, Killzone offers a solid multiplayer mode that happens to be plagued by the same problems as the singleplayer game.
7.5 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)
"You're reading about a straightforward shooter limited by technology. All the hype built up to a decent game presented in an intriguing universe and with a stunning sense of style. Ironically though, its the audio and visual qualities (however faulted they may sometimes be) that save the actual underwhelming gameplay of this one from utter mediocrity.
Now even though playing Killzone is to be bombarded by bugs and glitches and technological inadequacies, the whole experience is definitely worth playing. Before you purchase it expecting Halo to spontaneously combust, just remember the profound words of our ratings guide and its 7.0 descriptor, "Killzone is a good game that has some obvious flaws.""
7.5 Presentation
Killzone offers a minimalist's menu but a fair amount of options. Progressive scan output would be nice, but that omission doesn't hurt the title and its cohesive feel, even if it does start abruptly.
8.0 Graphics
Killzone boasts incredible art direction. Every level is stylish and appropriate while every character and gun is meticulously detailed. Then again, it's also slow running and loaded with glitches.
9.0 Sound
Amazing music and some very crisp, very believable effects are brought down only by repetitive voices and bad dialogue. Brought down, but not by much. Terrific audio job, Guerilla.
7.0 Gameplay
Here's where it gets sticky. The AI is terrible and the scripted combat isn't very exhilarating. But then it looks and sounds so good it's often possible to get lost in the war.
8.0 Lasting Appeal
Provided the technological deficiencies don't bother you, Killzone offers a solid multiplayer mode that happens to be plagued by the same problems as the singleplayer game.
7.5 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)
"You're reading about a straightforward shooter limited by technology. All the hype built up to a decent game presented in an intriguing universe and with a stunning sense of style. Ironically though, its the audio and visual qualities (however faulted they may sometimes be) that save the actual underwhelming gameplay of this one from utter mediocrity.
Now even though playing Killzone is to be bombarded by bugs and glitches and technological inadequacies, the whole experience is definitely worth playing. Before you purchase it expecting Halo to spontaneously combust, just remember the profound words of our ratings guide and its 7.0 descriptor, "Killzone is a good game that has some obvious flaws.""
Naked Snake
Member
Doom_Bringer said:
Works for me
Agent Icebeezy
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Hmm, that is crazy
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Haha. Killzowned! :lol
Go to http://ps2.ign.com if the link doesn't work, it works when you click it from the main page. Strange
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
The bailout button, where is it?
Naked Snake
Member
Wow there's some kickass artwork in IGN's media section, it's old but I haven't seen it before.
Naked Snake
Member
Can we expect a 6.8 from GameSpot?
TheGreenGiant
Banned
so... DESPITE ALL THE FUCKING HYPE>.... its just MEH ish at best? Nicceeee....
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
adelgary said:
I won't be a jerk, there has been enough ownage.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Haha, "it's 5.8 actually." That SygnusKain dork should be banned. Doesn't even know wtf 6.8 is. What an ass.
Scalemail Ted
Member
Grizzlyjin said:I won't be a jerk, there has been enough ownage.
HAHAHA...I see you decided to be the messenger
CrimsonSkies
Member
"First, 7.5 is a statement of worth. It's a rating we assign to quality titles with a fair helping of problems."
When your site hands out 9 plus scores like candy, then no this statement is not correct.
When your site hands out 9 plus scores like candy, then no this statement is not correct.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Geist is the REAL Halo killer.
Brofist
Member
hehe no surprise here..in that topic about predicting goty candidates I put this way last of the bunch, even after Jak 3.
Sony would have had to dish out more money hats than the combined costs to develop the PSP and PS3 to have gotten this game better scores than HL2, Halo 2 or MP2.
Sony would have had to dish out more money hats than the combined costs to develop the PSP and PS3 to have gotten this game better scores than HL2, Halo 2 or MP2.
The Main Event
Member
Mrbob said:
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
Oh, no one go crazy. This was exactly the sane persons take from the demo. Shit AI, lukewarm gameplay and fantastic art. There's never been an iota of evidence that it's anything different than that and the only people this will hurt are those who have been blowing smoke up everyone's ass every time it comes up.
I'm going to rent to try the online at least.
I'm going to rent to try the online at least.
wipeout364
Member
That's too bad. I honestly was hoping this game would be great. Not to be a "HALO killer" but just cause it looked good in screenshots, and I like good games.
On the plus side I was looking to get Ratchet and Clank, Halo 2, Killzone and DOA ultimate. I guess I can scratch this now and wait till it drops to 20.
On the plus side I was looking to get Ratchet and Clank, Halo 2, Killzone and DOA ultimate. I guess I can scratch this now and wait till it drops to 20.
Musashi Wins!
FLAWLESS VICTOLY!
Rodriguez said:
Grenade bake this game right into a C-
Damn you!
Hitler Stole My Potato
Banned
Mejilan said:
At a cuddle party with Marco and sonycowboy.
RULE # 7 AT CUDDLE PARTY:
No heavy petting.