Use Tactical Echo (up on d-pad) to scan the environment, and avoid enemies. Locate the alarms (tall poles with lights) and hack them with the OWL when enemies are not close - this will stop reinforcements (the guys with shotguns coming down from the dropships) coming in and make things a lot easier.
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Killzone: Shadow Fall |OT| Nothing Stops This Rain
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Use Tactical Echo (up on d-pad) to scan the environment, and avoid enemies. Locate the alarms (tall poles with lights) and hack them with the OWL when enemies are not close - this will stop reinforcements (the guys with shotguns coming down from the dropships) coming in and make things a lot easier.
Broadbandito
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id: broadbandit
You can't let them hit the alarm. That causes the airship and extra guys to come.
Krappadizzle
Member
Not a criticism of you, but that lack of aim-assist is gonna be a game changer or a slap in the face to a lot of people that pick up KZ. I'd imagine you just have to acclimate yourself to the lack of it and you'll get it.
Trying to plant the charges in the forest level and I'm getting destroyed. Maybe I'm just tired. Yeah, that's the ticket.
I've noticed a lot of players forgetting about OWL abilities, and even forgetting that they can heal with healthpacks. So if you're getting a bit overwhelmed, make sure you're using the OWL to stun enemies, attack enemies, put down shields, and using healthpacks when you're low on health.
RadarScope1
Member
Thanks for the advice. I used my environment to me advantage at the crash site by luring guys to the rock bridge and using the OWL shield to guard myself and mow them down. Neat tactic. I'm also learning to look for the alarms but they're not always easy to spot from afar - despite the big red light on top. The game is so visually dense that it's hard to pick them out. In the next area atop the cliff you have to run a gauntlet of dudes just to reach the alarm to stop the other dudes.
And yeah, I'm used to some aim assist in games like Bioshock. I'll get used to it, though.
And yeah, I'm used to some aim assist in games like Bioshock. I'll get used to it, though.
qa_engineer
Member
I keep dying because I am staring at textures, trees, pretty lights, dust, fog, etc.
That's how you know you're playing Killzone right.
Got through the first few lvls. Game sure is pretty. This feels next gen in terms of the visuals, and I think it sounds good as well. Gameplay is a bit rough. Using the owl is a must. Have some issues with the story but hey for a launch tittle I am impressed and happy. Going to jump into MP tomorrow.
NEOPARADIGM
Banned
I need this.
Forearm Star
Member
I picked up Killzone 1-3 for the Ps3 and never got to run through them like I wanted to in time for Shadow fall, and just jumped in.
That beginning movie, man the mythology behind these games seems really interesting. Should I stop here and go back and finish them all, or should I just stick with where I am?
Curious if my idea of the backstory being really interesting is true or not.
Also thanks for the pro tip on the alarms. I kept circling around the bunker I was in searching for something to hack, while wave after wave of guys showed up until I died. =(
That beginning movie, man the mythology behind these games seems really interesting. Should I stop here and go back and finish them all, or should I just stick with where I am?
Curious if my idea of the backstory being really interesting is true or not.
Also thanks for the pro tip on the alarms. I kept circling around the bunker I was in searching for something to hack, while wave after wave of guys showed up until I died. =(
Not quite sure how I feel yet... can I not play with my friends? Anytime we try to play a game together it says "waiting for a slot to become available"... Doesn't seem to be a party system or a matchmaking system. Gonna completely pass on this one if this is the case.
ultrazilla
Member
Can you lucky people start posting some in game screenshots from your campaign? Thank!
Krappadizzle
Member
I always felt that Killzone had a very deep backstory that GG failed horribly at conveying. It's why I've never really bought into the KZ franchise, what I play as far as story is concerned is very underwhelming, while what I read is very compelling. Story seems good, as long as you don't play the games for it and just read about via the Wiki. It's a shame really.
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
NEOPARADIGM
Banned
Definitely. The lore itself is really cool. Too much machismo imo. Should be closer to Star Wars than CoD in tone.
Think it will be good. Aren't map packs free for this game?
berserk_ftw
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PSN: berserk_ftw
But lucky me will get his PS4 KZ bundle earliest 29th, latest 13th December
Hate it, how they still can't say when the official release of the bundle will be.
So worst case scenario, 4 weeks later as the most of you.
But lucky me will get his PS4 KZ bundle earliest 29th, latest 13th December
Hate it, how they still can't say when the official release of the bundle will be.
So worst case scenario, 4 weeks later as the most of you.
My friend is contemplating sharing his video of us sitting here for 15 minutes waiting for him to join hahaha. Please tell me I'm missing something. I have 6 friends ready to party up and be on all weekend, and if we can't we might have to buy COD or BF... something to hold us over.
NEOPARADIGM
Banned
Your guess is as good as mine but I'd think this game is pretty safe clear into next summer. Would be disastrous if it didn't hold up that long at least. I'd say you're good.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
It is more than likely just network issues.
The_Hitcher89
Member
Is there gonna be a dedicated MP thread? I can see this one being dominated by SP talk for the next 2 weeks, and then all over again when PS4 launches in superior nations
No we're joining just fine, but since the teams are full up we can't join eachothers teams. There seems to be no party system OR matchmaking, so it's really just joining random games.
Arrogant Bastard
Banned
Would love some clarification on this for those that have it.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
This game is fantastic. Beautiful. And the gameplay with the owl and open levels is great.
Doing that fly-over scene from that original premiere (I think).
Christ is it gorgeous.
I'm only on the 4th mission but I'm having a blast. The AI does NOT fuck around.
Damn, this is music to my ears! Don't know how long it's been since I played a shooter that was actually hard. Can't wait!
Awesome. Keep em coming!
flipswitch
Member
How long does it take to instal the game and is being able to play it while it installs possible?
WordsintheWater
Member
Campaign so far has been fun and beautiful to look at, nothing amazing gameplay wise though, but it is freaking solid. The openness of the level I played, which was the forest level so far was great and the AI seems really solid, they were able to spot me and flank me and all that good stuff. Story wise it feels a little disjointed, it jumps from scene to scene a little weirdly. The voice acting is pretty good, not the best, but all the other sounds in the game are awesome. Graphically, what can I say, it looks great. Some textures are a little low, but other than that the amount of things going on at once and how great ans smooth it moves is a big step up, that image quality so good.
Played three multiplayer matches and I had so much fun, couldn't put the thing down and only reason I did is because its 5 am and I have an early day tomorrow. The loadouts and stuff were a little confusing at first, but after a match I got used to it. There are so many pathways to take in multiplayer, some from above, below, around, it gets you into pretty epic battles, with glass and debris breaking around you.
All in all I am enjoying this game immensely, multiplayer has me itching to get back to more.
Played three multiplayer matches and I had so much fun, couldn't put the thing down and only reason I did is because its 5 am and I have an early day tomorrow. The loadouts and stuff were a little confusing at first, but after a match I got used to it. There are so many pathways to take in multiplayer, some from above, below, around, it gets you into pretty epic battles, with glass and debris breaking around you.
All in all I am enjoying this game immensely, multiplayer has me itching to get back to more.
WordsintheWater
Member
It takes about 10 second initial install then you can play, there's a progress bar that shows you how far it has to go, once that's full you can start the game and the rest will be downloaded in the background.
KZObsessed
Member
I don't have a PS4 yet but wouldn't the party system be done on an OS level? So the games wont need them. PS4 has party chat and then jump into a game from there?
Like on Vita? Seems logical to me.
here is live stream for the game be warn but the chat if full of pc fan xD
http://www.twitch.tv/towelliee
http://www.twitch.tv/towelliee
KZObsessed
Member
That's what I'm assuming. Has Sony really not put out a video showing how the party system works? Can't find one.
Played through the forest mission. I was surprised at how early the mission actually was in the game - I thought it was going to be a bit later. I've seen so many demos of this level that I basically knew exactly how to play it.
Game is gorgeous. Seems to be running at a pretty high frame rate.
There was part of the mission where I found myself ambushed by two snipers and a squad of footsoldiers. They kicked my ass! If it weren't for the adrenaline, I would've died. I definitely felt surrounded, even though there weren't that many of them.
I wish the alt-fire button for your weapons was on a different button. Hitting down on the d-pad to switch to Railgun mode is kinda annoying, especially in the middle of a firefight. On an unrelated note, I wish that you could use a weapon other than your default SMG while zip lining.
Game is gorgeous. Seems to be running at a pretty high frame rate.
There was part of the mission where I found myself ambushed by two snipers and a squad of footsoldiers. They kicked my ass! If it weren't for the adrenaline, I would've died. I definitely felt surrounded, even though there weren't that many of them.
I wish the alt-fire button for your weapons was on a different button. Hitting down on the d-pad to switch to Railgun mode is kinda annoying, especially in the middle of a firefight. On an unrelated note, I wish that you could use a weapon other than your default SMG while zip lining.
The Tofunator
Member
Tried out a multiplayer match. At the end of the round, I (on the Helghast side) got to kick the losing team's lead in the nuts. This was very satisfying, to say the least.
ThankeeSai
Member
Could anyone who has played confirm - is the HUD customisable in any way? Can you add bobbing/sway? Can it be turned off, just leaving the map in multiplayer?
The Xtortionist
Member
Goddamn shooting fools in multiplayer is so fucking fun Jesus christ