A 360 "Fanboy's" Impression of Killzone 2

Hardcore Christian Gamer writes: "I want to like this game. I truly do. I want to like it so much that I even recommended a friend to create a European account just to try the demo early.

I don't know much about the Killzone franchise, so please don't butcher me with my knowledge of past games. From what I understand is that the first Killzone was a rather mediocre game on the PS2 scoring a 70 on Metacritic. So why all the hype about Killzone 2? Apparently a video surfaced before the release of the PS3 and had people going crazy over the graphics and fluidity of the game. The video turned out to be a CG experience however the developers promised that the game would look as good upon release."

[Liquid Snake]

Without even clicking on this i can tell you this will be a hate article.

Update: Surprisingly NOT a hate article.

[chaosatom]

:)

[morganfell]

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might."

If you are going to be a gamer, be the best gamer. If you are going to lay claims to being a christian, be a christian. But you can't be both. This is why I could care less what this guy writes. Not because he of the name in particular or my person feelings concerning religion but be cause he is a charlatan and a hypocrite. How can one pay any heed to anything else he writes if he can't be honest about the most truthful thing in his life.

After all, a man cannot serve two masters.

In the time it took to scribble that article another 6,432 people went to hell. And at Scelestus below, if he existed he would.

[cayal]

Christians...God fanboys.

[gaffyh]

This bit makes no sense:

"Killzone was a rather mediocre game on the PS2 scoring a 70 on Metacritic"

70 is average, if the game got 50 then it would be mediocre. That's just an observation, I've never played the first game, but from the videos I've seen it looked pretty decent.

[Sheikh Yerbouti]

It is how you look at it.

In schools a 70 is equatable to a C grade, which is synonymous with Average. A 50 would be a failing grade. So he is accurate in calling it 'mediocre'. And it was. Liberation on the PSP was a better game than the first Killzone.

[drewdrakes]

To gaffyh: What is your definition of mediocre?

[Monkey521]

I am a christian and I play video games. I am actually going to college for digital design so I can go into 3D design and animation. The whole point is to not let video games control your very life. Just because you are a christian does not mean you can't play video games.

[stix079]

but at Uni a 70% is a first ;)

[The Dude]

I am so glad my gamestop preorder included access to the killzone 2 demo. I played the KZ2 demo and am now canceling my preorder. In the end its an average shooter with great graphics thats it.

[ProperFunked]

"I felt like I was controlling a mech of some sorts. I increased my sensitivity for the controller and I still felt sluggish and strange. It’s possible that I am used to the fast-paced action of a game like Left4Dead [COD4 for me] but the slow movement and almost delayed reaction of my character was a real turn-off."

this is actually my only problem with the game, otherwise i love every part of the experience. like MotherH said, the devs probably intended it to feel this way, and its just something we're gonna be forced to get used to. personally, i just hope it doesnt effect my overall gameplay online (<---main worry) but from beta videos ive seen, the majority of ppl dont have a problem getting kills, so we'll see =]

[Blitzed]

This is the third article you've spammed with that comment.

Keep up the great work fanboy; you're really making a difference!

[The Dude]

@Blitzed

Gotta spread the word on garbage. Glad you read my posts thanks.

[LoVeRSaMa]

"Firstly, the language is going to be an issue. A lot of cursing in just the small bit of dialogue that I heard."

Your going arround Killing people in a game, and the pu$$y is crying about swearing?

" All in all the game looks promising but it didn’t make me say “Wow I’ve never seen that before”. I also don’t think that the PS3 was built for FPS’ but I will attribute that to the fact that I am used to using the 360 controller and I can forgive that. The only way I can see Killzone 2 become “the” game I play for the PS3 is if the the multiplayer offers something unique compared to other online game "

Bullet Impact on a player is pretty new id say.
Multiplayer Server system he would not have seen before, as its a PS3 game.

and I hate that "PS3 wasnt built for FPS" crap, just because the Xbox controller has triggers, how Retarded are these kids.

They should rename there website from "christian-gaming" to "14 year old american kids who only own an xbox" because that is the reality.

[The Real Peter Moore]

Oh you mean like the sh1t you're spewing? @sshole!

"Gotta spread the word on garbage"
Oh you mean like the piece of sh1t the 360 is?

[9mmPreacher]

Well you know what the word "Assume" means right?

[mal_tez92]

When you ASSUME

you make an ASS of U and ME
ASS / U / ME

did i get it right?

[Electricear]

Benny Hill will be quoted long past his death.

[Mikerra17]

I like the quote "The ps3 isnt meant to play FPS"

wtf was this god lover talking about?

[deathray]

take shots at the guy's religion? It reeks of fear because you don't understand it. Get off it. It makes you sound stupid and really ignorant. As for the review, it's so-so. What I don't understand is why people think the 360's controller is better for shooters. I HATED the 360 controller.

[majorsuave]

"I like the quote "The ps3 isnt meant to play FPS"

wtf was this god lover talking about?"

Let me go with a wild guess here: he was talking about the PS3 and FPSes.

The title and the guy himself hint at being a 360 fanboy, did you expect him to say the PS3 is the best console for shooter?

[Wife Of The Bad Guy]

We don't need a 360 fanboys impression of a Ps3 exclusive,we need you to get back to your Xbox and enjoy your games.

[theEnemy]

exclusive games or exclusive DLCs ?

:)

[majorsuave]

I thought that SONY needed all the 360 fanboïs to buy a PS3 and a few games.

[xTruthx]

lol

[Johnny Rotten]

your gonna have to kiss @ss a little more if you want my click :)

[crazy-eyez-killah]

Grammar - ever heard of it Mr Christian Gamer?

[Final_Rpg]

You'd hope so. Especially after all that Bible reading.

[The Emperor]

Hey you don't have to pick on Christians, we dont go starting wars or blowing people up

[majorsuave]

You forgot the /sarcasm at the end, people that don't know history or read news might believe you were serious.

[KarateExplosion]

what a dumb thing to say. You need to read other history books besides the bible.

[GIJeff]

if you mean to say the crusades, well, those were started when 3000 Christians were killed at the hands of Muslims in Jerusalem. So, yea no /sarcasm required. Perhaps you should read something other than what your one track minded liberal professors try to tell you. Do research before you try to attack ones religion.

[supahbad]

ahahaha! you mgiht want to read up on yours, i suess you forgot about the uhhh 700 year period following the fall of rome where christianty got its real power. it was called the dark ages, you know where it was constant warfare disease and death. oh and the crusades were started by the church to find a magic cup, and the last two crusades werent even fought against muslims, it was white on white crime

[hetz15]

this is supposed to be a PS3 exclusive right??

[sugard0]

And yet again, another person who thinks they have played the whole game by playing a demo. *yawn*

The fact that your a 360 fanboy also shows you cannot help being biased towards the rival console, so this game will suck real hard in your eyes. Please listen to your heart as a gamer and take those goggles off.

[chaosatom]

How is your impression of this Jack Who?

oh wait, you will never play this masterpiece.

[BLUR111]

I will. I own both consoles.. I will have all the exclusives :)

[heyheyhey]

so you admit to multiple active accounts?

[caffman]

however you'll never play gears 2

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

Er WHO CARES what stupid retarded xBots think??? I don't!!! ;-D

Go away!!! And download your GTA4:YMCA:DLC!!! ;-D

THE DEMO BLEW ME AWAY!!! ;-P AMAZING IT IS!!!;)

[Shane Kim]

WARNING, WARNING CAMOUFLAGED X-BOTS DETECTED!

SCANNING...
INITIALIZING...
SENDING CLIENT INFO...

CAFFMAN AND BLURELEVEN!!ONE! IS IN NO POSSESSION OF A PS3!

[PotNoodle]

Blur111, why don't you list your PSN name on your profile?

[caffman]

I don't have a PS3? look at my profile asshole

[Obama]

"Firstly, the language is going to be an issue"

lol what a pu**y.

[No Way]

My same thoughts. Aha.

[Obama]

bubble up XD.

[GIJeff]

is a complete moron, not you, the real obama.

[iiraymoii]

Well then GIJeff step right up to the podium and prove how much better you are.

[HateFanboys]

Is just a rightwing conservative repugnacant douchebag, thats all. And he's just mad that Obama whipped the repukacans @ss

[GIJeff]

do you even know what hes done so far? calling upon tax evaders to help? spending almost 800 BILLION dollars within 2 weeks of election, hes lied to you and everyone else. You're just too blind to see it. and when the hell did i become a right-winger? only in the N4G comments section.

[BWS1982]

I think it's evident what "wing" you are by the way you spin facts to paint fictitious pictures about reality. You really have them spinning, I can feel the wind from here.

[Oztheboss]

Christian gamer... Come on!

God left that industry years ago.

[thereapersson]

Why are people paying so much mind to "Christian-Gamer.com" ;? It's not like people are going to walk into Gamestop and say "Oh man, Christian gamer said that this game was disappointing. There's no way I'm going to get it now!"

[-EvoAnubis-]

I approved this simply because I thought the article was funny as hell.

"Firstly, the language is going to be an issue."

It's an M rated game, you idiot. You want less colorful language? Stick to Super Mario games and shut up.

" In addition to the cursing the movement of your character was slow and tank-like."

It's called realism, Chuckles. This ain't Unreal Tournament.

"If they could have adapted the movement of a character on Call of Duty than I think it would have been more appreciated."

This isn't Call of Duty, either, moron.

You want something that plays like Call of Duty, then play Call of f'n Duty.

This guy is a tool.

[thereapersson]

Yeah, imagine if Killzone 2 had the floaty physics of Halo, for example? I don't think it would work well with what GG tried to accomplish.

This guy is exactly what's wrong with gaming nowadays...

[-EvoAnubis-]

100% agree, man. People whine about games being all the same, and then whine when a game isn't like another one in the genre. There's just no pleasing some people.

[thereapersson]

I mean hell, why should a gaming company try something new when another company did something that everyone else now must do to succeed?

/sarcasm

[Revvin]

I agree with your comments on this article but please don't approve nonsense like this, N4G will never get any better while trash journalism is promoted here.

[morganfell]

Approving crap such as this only encourages this clown.

[-EvoAnubis-]

I also approved it because despite my thinking this guy's opinion is totally idiotic, it was still a legitimate news story. Although I made seem otherwise, I don't approve things based on personal opinion of the news. If it's legit, I'll approve it. If it's not, I won't.

[GIJeff]

i think sometimes language in games is completely unnecessary. i mean, look at BF2 compared to bad company. Does the random swearing in BC make it better than BF2? no, not at all. I mean, i understand that swearing makes it more realistic or whatever(to some), but, the 10 year olds with mics do enough of that anyways. I wish it were an option more often in games. Kind of like how DVDs were first talked about as having PG, PG-13, and R language tracks depending on who you are watching the film with. I personally feel no more drawn into the realism of a game when there is a ridiculous amount of language. Is madden less realistic because you cant hear the football players rippin each other up on the field? meh, i dont think so.

[heyheyhey]

"If they could have adapted the movement of a character on Call of Duty than I think it would have been more appreciated."

yes mr. christian gamer, let's change the awesome weighty feel of Killzone 2 that distinguishes the game from other shooters... and make it like just another COD game

if you haven't noticed, Guerilla based the level design around the controls...

and apart from 360 fanboys such as yourself, people are loving the original weighty feel of the game for it lends the game immersion, impressive animation and a intense tactical edge..

[heyheyhey]

i wonder...

..why is it only Xbots that are hating on the weighty, realistic feel while everyone else is loving it?

oh wait..

[Shane Kim]

Well you know, one of the best FPS's out there isn't on their console and since 90% of the xbox crowd are hardcore FPS fanatics this is a major letdown for the x-bot community. If I were in the same boat I would make ridiculous statements out of jealousy too.

[Vitalogy]

Despite being a love/hate article, who cares about a fanboy about this masterpiece!?

[Immortal Kaim]

Nice headline, it's sure to get hits. The only problem is I tend not to listen to 'fanboys' (of any kind), typically they display irrational and illogical thought processes.

[Scelestus]

Even God hates Christian-Gamer.com

[cayal]

Christian Gamer is a God fanboy.

[Revvin]

People complain about HipHopGamer and yet articles like this get approved? Yes I've read the article and it reads like someone who so desperately wanted to slate KillZone 2 and has to reluctantly say its not bad at all. Sites like this feed the fanboy flames so just stop approving nonsense like this. If this was 'Hardcore Christian XBOX Gamer' I'd understand but if you're trying to promote yourself as a multi platform site then drop the BS.

[tako2000]

If you know you are a fanboy, don't bother to review other platform exclusive.

Who gonna believe your words?

[godkiller]

If i was a xbox fanboy or girl,I BE REALLY EMBARRESED HAVEING THIS CHRISTIAN GUY !!.god im glad his not a ps3 fan lol,his not doing xbox any favours lol.

c u al;l in the z o n e

[Ninja Viking]

I would be embarrassed by your spelling!!! Stay in school kid.

[Oner]

#1) What if English wasn't her native language? Wouldn't you feel like an ass?

#2) "If I was you I would be embarrassed by your spelling!!! Stay in school kid."

Um....don't you mean ~ If I WHERE you, I would be embarrassed by MY spelling! YOU SHOULD stay in school, kid.

I suggest you follow some of your own advice before calling someone out about their education or linguistic skills.

[Dark_Overlord]

If I WERE you I would be embarrassed by your spelling!

WHERE is used in defining a place

Anyway who cares, as long as its understandable, who cares :-)

[SAiOSiN]

man why do ppl careeeeeeee bout' gramma yo' on n4f'ng? LOL, jk. No, seriously what do you gain from insulting someone about their writing abilities. This is a gaming website for god's sake.

[Oner]

Dark_Overlord ~ yep, you are right sir. I made a mistake in 1 word/letter...I was in quite a rush typing my point as I had to run to an appointment at a customers house that I was late for (I own my own business so I work form home) but I'll take the heat from it, though my overall point was understood at least. ;)

SAiOSiN ~ I agree, but it was Ninja who started the problem calling out someone for their grammar, punctuation, spelling and/or education so it was only right someone called him out on his...so at the expense of making a mistake myself it was worth it :)

[ar]

Anyone else find it funny that he has an issue with the language in the game but don't mind killing people?

[andron]

But to these "christian gamers" bad language and blasphemy, not to mention nudity and sex are way worse than violence or even blood in games.

I read some real funny reviews at hardcore christian gamers or something, can't remember the exact name. Why bother reviewing M rated games at all? They are bound to contain offensive material...

[The Emperor]

Im a Christian and I personally like the game, looks sweet so no I dont follow you,

[thereapersson]

Bearing false witness against thy neighbor is a serious offense, and with the way this guy is carrying on against Killzone 2 when it clearly isn't deserving of such slander, is a blatant violation of that rule.

Ironic, at the very least....

[souljah]

i`ll drink to that Shane Kim.cheers ;)

[divideby0]

another one of those who judge a game based upon "what they are used to".......vs this is new and different

RE controls just to me destroyed the game.. KZ controls are what makes this game diff...

Go play COD and run and gun and the weapons dont feel like weapons and the players float like they are wearing ice skates. I do like COD SP, not MP. KZ is just diff...those not willing to spend time...its their loss

[komp]

consoles are mentioned in the book of genesis

[The_Zeitgeist]

You are right. The PS3 is hardcore christian gamers forbidden tree. This guy just played with the devil.

[kvg88]

most Christian gamers from around where I live are 360 fanboys... Perhaps M$ has a money-deal with Youth Pastors - go figure... lol

[The_Zeitgeist]

The website is a joke. Just a horrible, horrible site.

[Valkyrie83]

WOW, can you do one article that is based on an original idea? you stole this idea from the PlanetXbox360.com article about KZ2, posted 5 hours before your's, this site is a joke.....pitiful!

[The_Zeitgeist]

HAHAHA Hardcore Christian Gamer. That is funny. I think we should all start our own divides of gaming sub-culture. You know Hardcore Muslim gamer etc.
It's funny that the site even exists. Just think about it for a second. This website at its most basic point is to divide.

[THE_JUDGE]

Whoever approved this should be banned for a few days for wasting everyone's time.

[mushroomwig]

"Here’s what I didn’t like. Firstly, the language is going to be an issue. A lot of cursing in just the small bit of dialogue that I heard."

War is hell, get used to it.

[zodiac909]

can't expect nothing less from a 360 "fanboy"

[chidori666]

POOR 360 FANBOYS.... :P no have power for kill zone 2.... stick in gaylo 3 :P

[talltony]

Is the number 1 thing in this world I dnt care about. Instead of saying a 360 fanboys impression they mine as well say, "Biased impressions from someone who isnt a true gamer."

[xg-ei8ht]

Christians = Fail.

God = Fail.

Jesus = Fail.

There is no proof whatsoever that GOD,JESUS, ever existed.

The only thing that gives life is the SUN.

[The_Zeitgeist]

Christianity and Jesus are based off of folklore handed down from many ancient civilizations before it. Look up the story of Ra, Set, and Horus from ancient egypt mythology. Look up the stories of Dionysus etc. All were very similar to Christianity. In fact the Romans were aware of this. It was all simply a ploy to control and produce fear in citizens. As for "Armageddon" and the book of revelations. It is not about the future it was about the past and what was going on in those days. Look up the lost history of Jerusalem. Look at the writing of Justin Maryter (i may have misspelled his name) He was the founder of the christian church. Jesus is a sun god myth.

[PlayStation360]

Can't get anymore off topic than that

:P

[Timesplitter14]

''OH NOES THERE'S SWEARING I'M OFFENDED BY SOUNDS PUT TOGETHER!''

oh and how can christians be gamers? Wanting to have fun is supposed to be a sin. The Bible says this. That means either he doesn't care if he goes to hell or he's not really christian

[zmanacura]

If ignorance is bliss you've got to be the happiest person alive.

[Jacobite]

@ Amnesiac n general, "Christian" is synonymous with "ignorant moron". does that go for Muslims and other faiths aswell, or you just being a bigot!

[Amnesiac]

It goes for all religions. Religion is responsible for more death than anything in the history of the world.

Religion does nothing but hinder the human race. To be honest, it's terrifying that SO many people have blind faith in such far fetched BS.

Atheistic agnosticism and Killzone 2 FTMFW

[Boty]

People say the Playstation 3 is not build for FPS, but I do recall playing FPS all the time with my PS1, PS2, and PS3. Wasn't 007 Night Fire out way before Halo? Night Fire was a FPS. And it was on PS2.

The argument "The Playstation isn't build for FPS" should be dead now.

[JeepCreeper86]

It says in the article that he has never played the game, so he has no impression. This article shouldnt even be on this site. I cant wait to get this game and expand my game collection.

[djroberts]

Please stop approving this guy's lame article. He doesn't even review on an HD set. Btw, the game is in 720p, not 1080p, of course this guy wouldn't know the difference.

[mushroomwig]

720p and 1080i

[tonywood]

THE BETA THAT EVERYONE IS PLAYING IS NOT THE FINAL VERSION!!!!

If people would look for it, the date on this playable demo is 2008. I have played the final build, and most of the issues of complaint have been correct. (With the exception of the movement, which is more unique than most FPS.) The final product is MUCH better...AND the multi-player is incredible!

[caffman]

I can say that this is the first PS3 game that I will queue for at midnight

[jax07]

What the hell is someone who supposedly follows a pacifist religion, based on the beliefs of a man who never lifted a finger towards another human, even when he was beaten and nailed to a cross doing playing an ultra violent video game? Is this not irony or hypocrisy or he is a Liar.

[LFC1EE]

How can he say the ps3 isn't made for fps, this guy is tripping, i'm no fanboy but i will tell you something this game rocks.

[Gish]

What i found interesting is that this is a UK developed game and the voices are done in American accent. The Helghast seem to have british accents. Suprised they didnt make them german

[Trebius]

This christian gamer is

[lewis]

doesnt count.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

become multi-console owners with how great these PS3 games are starting to turn out. My most favorite game aside of Killzone 2 is Uncharted, such an awesome game!. There is plenty of things to warrant a PS3 purchase... and putting a PS3 aside of your 360 will only help benefit you to enjoy even more of the great games (mainly exclusives) that are out there, that you weren't able to enjoy before!. You obviously will have tons of great games, where as single console owning fanboys that won't look outside the spectrum... will be left in the dust, enjoying less than you!

[DeThEoRy]

the ps3 has no games they all suk. y would i want to get a ps3 were getting halo wars and we got halo 3 and left 4 dead.

[Traveler]

Killzone 2 demo is fantastic.

[RoseSapphire]

Did anyone else stop caring once they saw the name of the website?

[DeThEoRy]

this game is going to suk it is just another failed attempt to beat 360. they copied gow with the cover system. gow2 and re5 both look better than this game. just like home kz2 another epic fail for sony

[kelvin22]

you consider that garbage left for dead to be fast pace. I have to laugh because this is riduclous i had to lower sensitivity the game was beautiful honestly what could you possibly have against this. On another note the subject of language the game is a rated 'M game that means you will have to be a mature individual one who can look past the fact that every 2 to 3 words are a profanity. things like these make me laugh but when it comes down to it this is how some reviewers (im calling you out IGN) rate our games.

[Pleth]

One's beliefs should be of a private nature unless inquired about by a third party. What gets me about this guy is he's one of those peoples that throws the "c" word around then acts like an asshole. I seriously doubt Jesus would want us out here procaliming things in his name then being a retard. I love God and I game 30 hours a week. I also thing the article submitter is an asshole. Nope, no lighting. Let's keep the news about gaming please.

edit: as for the foul language, you, sir have it all wrong. It's not the specific words you say it's the tone and manner you mean them. I could say you dumb buttwad and mean it in good fun and there is nothing wrong with that. I could then get pissed and call you a big dummy bear and if I have malice in my tone then that would be anger which is the no-no. Words are just letters. If I looked down and saw a frag at my feet and helghast flanking me I would yell HOLY FUC$%$# SH%$!!!!!!!!!!! too!

[yojoe26]

are butchering what Christianity is all about to the point that I am nauseated by reading them. Christianity is not about becoming a monk and secluding yourself from the world. When Jesus came to Earth he did not spend all his time with the rich, righteous, put-together people. He was ALWAYS with the tax-collectors, sinners, adulterers, and thiefs. He was ministering and displaying love to the unlovable. True Christians do not group themselves in a "holy huttle" and avoid everything that is "bad". True Christians are set free from a miserable, pointless, angry, self-serving life into a life of hope and joy and meaning. Christians are not perfect, only forgiven. I may lose bubbles over this post because of the people that think I am "blind" or "weak" or "delusional". But I can tell you one thing: If my decision to follow Christ had not made a difference in my life I wouldn't have become a Christian in the first-place. I would've left it the second I figured out that it offered nothing in the line of Hope and peace. Yes. I play video games, and watch movies, and play sports, and do "normal" things. My Bible tells me "Do all you do to the glory of the Lord." As long as what I do, play, say, and think doesn't cause me to sin or make others stumble, there is nothing wrong with enjoying some things like that. Now...steal my bubbles if it makes you feel better. I am not trying to be difficult, but at the same time I don't want my faith to be trampled on without me even having anything to say.

[AllForOne123]

Wow...is this really what 360 fanboys think. Funny but yet sad. Always in denial. Well they need to get over it...killzone 2 is actually a great game...sorry if it is not for the 360 if that's why people hate it/

[Zpecial]

I think this article was fine for what it was im confused as to why everyone is up in arms about it.

As the title says its a Fanboys immpression of Killzone 2 and obviously a christian due to the site he has decided to post his thoughts on.

All he has done is posted his on personal impression of the Killzone 2 demo which will obviously be different for everyone. He hasnt even tricked us by giving it a false title. If you are going to read the story take it for what it is. An opinion.

[badkolo]

I have played it again a few times through out the day, i got the aiming down and i like the way it works, The ai and the animations just scream beauty.

And while in battle I dont notice the blur the way i do if i just trun with right stick and look for it, so it actually doesnt affect the gameplay. But i do hope that the final build or through a patch they fix the delay, I have tested it more times then you can imagine, im not bothered by the pace in which he moves left to right ,up or down. I am bothered by the delay(lag) from the moment you use your right stick to when that action appear on screen, even with shooting. It seems as if its a issue and can be fixed, its the responce time fromt he stick to action taken on screen.

please fix that and this game is golden