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Extended Killzone 2 Multiplayer Review – Over Already?

The only way to begin this extended review of the multiplayer component of Killzone 2 is by stating that is it incredible! Simply put, this editor from GamingFront.net has never played anything like it.

Sure you can make comparisons to other first person shooters on the market but there is nothing that comes close to what Killzone 2 has in store for you.

The question is, does Killzone 2 (multiplayer) have enough to keep gamers returning for more?

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Powertesties5550d ago

I have to agree with gamingfront on this. The multiplayer portion of Killzone, while awesome does lack longevity. They do need to introduce additional ranks.

There is something addicting about reaching that next level!

gw4k5550d ago

Maybe something like they do for World of Warcraft. Downloadable content that increases ranks and etc.

motogamer5550d ago

MORE RANKS! I maxed out my first night playing. Now what? Ribbons are ok...but i want a higher rank!

motogamer5550d ago

I think the guns are perfectly balanced. I see on the forums that there is a lot b*tching over the shotgun. It is awesome!

joydestroy5550d ago

omfg the shotgun is amazing!

i flanked some guys and came around the corner and killed all of 'em without them even knowing what was going on.

Viper75550d ago

Weapons are pretty balanced if you dont count the Rocket launcher which is basicaly "shoot in direction of enemy for multikill and grab the nearest weapon and continue" kind of weapon and very annoying.

good thing its not as massively abused as in beta phew..

as for the ranks, yeah there should be some new ones, maybe a brestige type of thing where you could do it over and over again while not loosing or gaining really anything except shinier badge to show off for your friends :P

thehitman5550d ago

No matter what shooter you play almost everyone complains over the shotgun.

tlogank5550d ago

I love the multiplayer, but I often feel like it gets too chaotic. There will be rooms where 20 people are in there just firing away, it sounds crazy on surround sound cause there are bullets going every which way. My fear (and something that is beginning to already happen) is everyone ranking to where they can create turrets, and then just seeing them around every corner. That is when I feel like it won't be so fun.

joydestroy5550d ago

the chaos is part of what makes me love it so much!
i wasn't enjoying it as much as i do now until the chaos part happened. and then it wouldn't stop. and i couldn't stop laughing! that's the fun part to me...all the killing, gun fire and grenades all over the place...just hilarious!

on surround sound.......i can't even begin to describe that haha

boodybandit5550d ago (Edited 5550d ago )

The more you play the more abilities you unlock and the more you use the those abilities effectively? The more abilities you get. Every special ability has a secondary ability. There is also a medal system in place that increases your points, rewards and other items.

Do a search and check out just how deep this upgrade system really is. This game is amazing.

Besides what happened to playing games online because they were just fun to play? I was ranked out on BFBC a week or 2 after the game came out but I still played it for several months. I stopped playing that game when KZ2 was released.

40cal5550d ago

I would love to see more ranks/classes in the future, along with some new maps. The multiplayer is so damn good they could keep it going for a very long time.

Flipgeneral5549d ago

But does anyone else feel the multi needs some fine tuning?
Example, a tactician that can set up spawn points on Def points. When both HG and ISA tacticians set their spawns to be on objective points it just degenerates into a cluster f**k!!!
Not to mention a class that receives x2 hp + x2 speed boost, now that makes no sense...sorry!
And don't get me started on auto-aim shotgun...

boodybandit5549d ago (Edited 5549d ago )

I don't see the shotgun having auto aim but than again I only used it twice. I am more of an SMG or light machine guy.

Last night I noticed a guy running around at 2x the speed and I was a little set back by it. Oh well though you know? I guess GG thought it was a cool upgrade. Some will love it and others will hate it. It's no different than any other game that has upgrades/perks. How many people complained about juggernaut and the 3 grenade perk in COD4? Exactly.

As gamers we either choose to learn to counter these upgrades or we move on to another shooter that is more to our personal preference. I honestly think the only game that rivals KZ2 online is COD4 although I feel KZ2 is a lot more intense. I'm not saying I like it better than COD4 (yet). It's still to new to me to say that since I played COD4 for over 6 months straight online. So far though it's the most intense online shooter for me since Battlefield. You actually feel like you are in a war.

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ordellsway5550d ago

where gamingfront.net is coming from. They made some good points. I too feel a bit deflated now that I can no longer reach a next rank.

Looks like COD again until this give us something to play for. Good work on this review. I haven't seen anyone make this point yet!

ezcex5550d ago

umm you play for fun, not for rank to show off.

W1ldWolf5550d ago

lol, play for fun and to win. play wow if you want to level up. and as far as going back to COD, peace see ya goodbye

Raoh5550d ago

i can see where he is coming from but i see longevity in having good teammates and opponents..

i find myself wanting to log off cause its getting late and i have to get to bed to go to work in the morning but when you have a great group of people working together there is no stopping.

the game is still new and many have not ranked up yet and unlocked badges. hard to discuss longevity until you see a balance of badges on your teams giving to more strategy and gameplay ahead.

it hasnt been a full week yet and you can really say there is no longevity when everyone is still in the infancy stage of the multiplayer still trying to sink their teeth into the core of the game.

motogamer5550d ago

part to any game. But I do understand the point that is being made here. For me I play the game because I enjoy it. I love it actually....but I need to feel like I am accomplishing something and that is what we receive from playing games.

Maybe it is just me but i have to agree with the editor on this one. While the game is fun there still needs to be that 'thing' to play for.

I can't wait for some new maps by the way.

yoghurt5550d ago (Edited 5550d ago )

Do people really just play for ranks? do people not play multiplayer because its fun?

I mean sure, I love ranking up, getting ribbons what not, but once that's done surely its still fun to play?? People who are at max rank etc must play alot, I guess I dont play as much as alot of people so I dont progress as quick - oh and I'm probably rubbish at it!

I wander when they'll be bringing new maps out, i think that adds alot of value, playing new areas

ordellsway5550d ago

and who doesn't? Games of all styles incorporate this for a reason. COD 4 and 5, RPG's and even Killzone 2. There is something special about reaching that next level.

Bubble Buddy5550d ago

IMO I love being the max level :P. I'm already general and trying to unlock all abilities right now. 5 kills with turrets or air support is hard >.>. All I want form this game is a PARTY SYSTEM PLEASE GG :(

Mcrmarcher5550d ago

They will probably release more ranks and weapons via DLC, hopefully its free but i'm getting it either way.

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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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OtterX67d ago (Edited 67d 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-ro67d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv7267d 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_67d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga67d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos67d ago (Edited 67d 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

seanpitt2367d 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!

Iceball200067d ago

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

Father__Merrin67d ago

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

InUrFoxHole67d ago

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

Marcus Fenix67d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel198967d ago

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

1Victor67d ago (Edited 67d 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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Michiel198967d ago

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

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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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SullysCigar371d ago

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

1Victor371d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar371d ago

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

jznrpg371d ago

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

badz149370d 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!

Vengeance1138371d 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 Kim371d ago

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

VersusDMC371d 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?

Vengeance1138371d ago

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

solideagle371d 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.

Phoenix76371d 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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REDGUM371d ago

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

thesoftware730371d ago (Edited 371d 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.

blacktiger371d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca371d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

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

OzzY-waZZy371d ago (Edited 371d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

potatoseal371d ago

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

Imalwaysright371d ago

There were rumours that they were working on a Socom reboot.

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Top 20 Best PlayStation 3 Games (20-11)

Alex DS. from Link Cable Gaming writes: "Is the PlayStation 3 retro? This is a surprisingly hard question to answer as the system definitely has the age to be considered retro, having launched in 2006, over 15 years ago now. But with it being home to so many massive games, many of which still hold up today and in fact were released for the PlayStation 4 when that console was released, make the PS3 a retro console that doesn’t feel retro."

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shinoff2183743d ago

No ps3 is not retro. I dont even consider ps2 era retro. All imo.

shinoff2183743d ago

Typically, the term retro is given to items which are at least 20 years old (but not yet 40 years old).

Quick google search

badz149742d ago

No the PS3 is not yet a retro console. But if you're gonna put 1 game from a series in this list, then LBP2 should be there instead of the original, Motorstorm PR is also an overall better game than the 1st game and to put Tools of Destruction over A Crack in Time is a blasphemy when ACiT is the best game in the series.