7 essential improvements for Killzone 2

play3-live.com reports;
The Official Playstation Magazine issue for December 2007 reveals the 7 secrecies of Killzone 2.

* According to the developers, downloadable content will be developed after the release of the game
* The environments are destructible (walls, columns, vehicles, etc.)
* The "Hit Response System" will target the body parts of your opponents, for a devastating fire!
* Killzone 2 will provide coverage system much more advanced than the first episode.
* The reaction of the enemies will be scripted, however, they react to your position and your actions(decisions).
* On the sound Side, the game will be entirely in 7.1!
* The images of the game will be further processed through a software to give a more realistic look.

The game will be available in the year 2008.

Source: Playstation Magazine

[kingboy]

i`m just delivering the latest news found on a mag no need to say it`s spam or lame,plus it`s pretty easy reporting than posting right?

[The Wood]

plus when did whoever know what everybody else knew already

[Real gamer 4 life]

I have a feeling that this game will be dealyed.

[mighty_douche]

when it finally hits stores its gonna change what people think possible on the current gen consoles.

we all know this will ship when GG/sony say its ready, anything less than this would be foolish.

[DrPirate]

I think it's coming out fall 08.

They haven't shown enough/they still have many features to implement and it just seems unlikely this will be out by February.

[Kleptic]

yeah...

I have a pretty strong feeling that this, FFXIII, and MGS4 will all not show up until next fall...

MGS4 may hit in the spring like planned now...but I still think its unlikely...don't know why...its just its very obvious that Konami and Kojima are in no hurry to get it finished...

FFXIII and KZ2 most definitely in the fall...KZ2 is not going to be a Q1 08 game like some rumors...although it sets up an interesting lineup for SCE...being that Resistance 2 is rumored to be up for next fall also, which is a much more well known franchise when it comes to the PS3...which could result in KZ2 being out earlier...

I don't know...KZ2 has so much stuff left to show...we have seen barely any of it (one level basically)...and it was obvious that it was still a pretty early build...but it will turn out great I think...If uncharted is any notion of what the PS3 is capable of, KZ2 is going to be one of the coolest looking games ever made...

[Anego Montoya FTMFW]

has it for Feb 08.

and they`ve revised it alot of times and NEVER changed that date.

http://ps3.ign.com/index/re...

expect it sooner than later.

[jtmill07]

Let them delay. These next gen games do not need another game that is rushed out. The 360 doesn't and the PS3 doesn't. Happy Gaming everyone.

[Anego Montoya FTMFW]

MGS4- will be out this spring.

LBP- will be out this spring.

FF13s- late 08 early 09.

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

Just give me an out-of-the-rail bullet system (once you aimed and fired, the bullet goes in that direction, if the target moves, the bullet doesn't gonna follow it, will just miss... maybe look stupid, but most games have the bullets in somewhat low velocity and at least a bit rail guided so it just get easy) and they can delay it all they want.

[zonetrooper5]

I think it was pushed back to Q4 of 2008 from what I've heard which is annoying. I want this game and I do hope they will support it for some time after.

[Devr]

It hasn't been pushed back. The only real release date has always been "2008". Although I read in a magazine that they're aiming for summer.

[Killjoy3000]

that info must be wrong and i know it is. do you really think sony has the financial time to delay their most massive title yet?!no they dont.

[leon76]

Seems to me that this game will be out of this world, something Magnific, never seen before!!!! the delay for me is secundary...

[demolitionX]

this game will sell 5 mil. copies on launch day, easy!!! This game will live to its hype, and more!

[Lex Luthor]

*sigh* no hope for some people

[pacman615]

7 essential signs of badassery....woohooooo

[Relcom]

Although i didn't think the first one was that bad.

I can't wait for this game so everone will see where the power is at, THE PS3. Killzone 2 will prove that PS3 can do the most on a console.

[Fototherapist]

On the contrary, I always felt that Killzone rivaled Halo in terms of gameplay, graphics, and AI. Some of the voice overs were a little repetitive and annoying, but all in all I thought it was a solid FPS.

[Skerj]

I think Guerilla learned where they went wrong with the first one and seem to be fixing it with the sequel. Aside from that KillZone Liberation Front was awesome on PSP, the AI was very intelligent and I really wasn't expecting that. There's a lot riding on this game, I hope it succeeds on everything they set out to do.

[Tru_Blu]

They better be careful. You know good AI is a bad thing now, according to some sites...

[Skerj]

Yeah who wants enemies that use tactics and more than just "rush and shoot"? Those crazy people.

[games4fun]

it would be horrible if the AI was smart like when you shoot past thier head they move it and duck and flank you, it just makes the game challenging i was planning on sleeping while i played now i guess ill actually have to have some skill and play well for once OH THE PAIN! And the actual difficulty levels will mean something how could this happen.

[Skerj]

Hah dude, that's what they did on Liberation Front. I spent like 3 mins trying to kill ONE guy, he kept hiding behind this box taking pot shots at me and ducking mine. So I had to chuck a grenade back there to flush him out and then I shot him.

[achira]

when this game comes out, i will play this game the whole week. i have a feeling this game will be very very big! this is the game, "xbots" are afraid of!

[mighty_douche]

lol, its not like it exactly looks back now.

IMO they could release this game in its current state and it would still be the best console graphics by some margin.

these guys set their own benchmark back at E3 2005 with that CGI trailer (you all know the one) and it seems they're committed to meeting it.

each piece of KZ info we get, even stuff i already know, still manages to get me more excited than anyother game. i really cant wait to see the finished article.

[THE_JUDGE]

GG has had plenty of time and has no doubt learned from their mistakes given that KZ first came out in what, 2002? Liberation got great reviews and from what we have seen of KZ2, it looks to be classic!

[Hamadzedan]

this game is going to be perfect

[Killjoy3000]

haha of course the xboxbots are gonna be afraid. all theyll keep doing is talk about killzone one and how bad it was and laugh off the fact that they know their system will never achieve that level of fidelity and detail in a console game.

[solar]

they need to release this game asap for selling consoles's sake.

[Killjoy3000]

maybe theyll have incog or insomniac help them with online.i mean i doubt it but that would be great. god i cant wait for this game.

[lonestarmt]

I don't know about incog. I love warhawk, and its my favorite multiplayer game in years, but I don't want incog on something as important as killzone 2. They totally messed up the ranking system to the point where i didn't want to play it till they fixed recently.

[Killjoy3000]

maybe theyll have incog or insomniac help them with online.i mean i doubt it but that would be great. god i cant wait for this game.

[Xi]

it's starting to loose it's edge. UT3 looks just as good imho.

[mighty_douche]

UT3 is a finished game, all we've seen of KZ is one demo of a level about 6 months ago, i dreed to think how good it looks now let alone on release (which could be another YEAR yet).

dont get me wrong i love UT and the Unreal Engine but come on man...

EDIT: Xi the fact that your now making games up to claim they'll look better than KZ kind of proves your just another HATER, i regret my reply.

[Xi]

and we've yet to see any game that's set to release late next year, and has been in development for 3 years. That's a moot point, by the time killzone 2 comes out I wouldn't be surprised if a new COD comes out looking better.

[osirisomeomi]

Looks like it will look nice. I'm not a huge fan of super realistic graphics over fun graphics, butthat's just me. I'll admit it looks fantastic.

How does it PLAY!?

[DJ]

it plays extremely well.

[Altis1]

Cool. The hardware to run 7.1 in a house must be expensive.

[apoc06]

i have a 7.1 sound setup in my house. its not as expensive as you think. im sure there are better setups, but mine works fine since my living room isnt that huge.

my reciever was around $600-700 [i think, including speakers and cabling], but if brand names and hdmi passthrough arent as big a concern for you, you can find a 7.1 reciever for under $300.

for example, this one has decent reviews. it retails for $399 normally; take advantage of sales and black friday.
http://www.newegg.com/Produ...

[Downtown boogey]

The demo level was the 3rd level of the game, not the 1st. Refering to the cover system improvements.

[predator]

i have one basic request for the devs and in my view its essential-

make it better than the first

[propheta]

Yes, the first game did show some potential. But I think this game is going to end up being one of the biggest disappointments in recent history, mainly due to the hype and antecipation it is creating already. Any minor fault will be the end of it, given the current state of game reviews. It has to be REALLY good in order to prove that the PS3 is, afterall, the console everyone expected it to be.

Uncharted has already begun the process of showing how much can be done, graphically, and also how much wasn't done because of time restrictions.

I would sure like to see Killzone 2 become the FPS graphics benchmark Guerilla claims it to be. Just to prove that in this industry, some dreams become true.

[predator]

look at halo 3, doesnt need to have great graphics, it needs get gameplay, then ill spend my money on it, i picked up the first one, played it for two days, never picked it up again.

just sayin not everything is about graphics, what killzone needs is the gameplay revamped.

hopfully they dont spend all there time on graphics and actually improve the gameplay

[Jandre02]

This game will either confirm that the PS3 is far better than any other console, or will show that the PS3 was just overhyped and nothing that great.

The way its looking though, it should be the most amazing gaming experience to date. And if the multiplayer is as huge as the single player, this might end up being the best FPS ever.

[_Jedge]

*Melts* Just can't wait for that. Online will be sweet and can't wait for dowloadable content

Love headshots so the hit response system will be cool. Hope they give a map editor or a mods package so you can make your own lvls. That would be awesome

Destructible environments will be the bomb. Sniping is gonna rock.

[PStriple703]

bringing up halo lmao

[Salvadore]

When is it coming out?

[Jinxstar]

If any game is going to be a killer app. I think its this... Can't bloody wait.

[MonkeyChief]

No doubt will it be bigger than Halo it may well be the greatest FPS in years.o,0
We have soo many FPS coming out next year, with the likes of, Killzone2, Unreal Tournament3, with Haze now being delayed too, OrangeBox, and The Game I've been waiting for since the last few years of the ps2.. Timesplitters4!!

[Keyser]

Sony needs to work on the marketing for Killzone 2 almost as much as they need to work on the game itself. They have to make sure they create an great looking game with solid gameplay but they need to follow MS example in marketing to an extent.

I'm not saying KillZone2 Mountain Dew or a free gun in the bottom of every box of Captain Crunch but this doesn't have the bright colors that draw kids in like Halo. It is dark (the way war is) and will have to market that darkness in a way that violent, frightening and daunting for gamers 15-40 and still appeal to the kids who have no business playing it from 7-12. Of course, that will bring a lot of immaturity online but we're talking about sales (stay focused).

KZ2 will not make or break the PS3 but it could go a long way to crush all fanboy wars if handled correctly.

[rushbd]

BBC and Halo 3 already did it for them
:D

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Lionsguard]

They can delay this game all they want, they just better get it right.

[Bullseye]

Not what i want to hear.

[Maddens Raiders]

....depending on the actions (decisions) you, the player makes. That means that the AI is "live" and fluid, not a canned animation or run sequence that plays out the same way over and over no matter what decision/direction you take.

Believe me, this will add even more realism to this ridiculous sounding/looking game.

[Maddens Raiders]

is really the 800lb gorilla in the room / no pun intended. If done right this might even be one of those games that could proverbially, "change everything" in 2008.

[razer]

for this one. Now that I've got my Mass Effect, Killzone 2 is now my #1 most wanted title.

COD4 has raised the bar in the FPS genre so I hope they can match-up. From what I've seen already it should be able too. The destructable environments is just what I was hoping to hear and I hope they do similar like COD4 where bullets pass thru wood, sheetrock, etc and that the cover slowly disolves as it's being hit with bullets. Also, I hope it has that frantic cinematic feel COD4 has with all the yelling and bullets flying.

I can't wait!

[cloud360-7th_account]

FPS suck, once you have played one,

You played them all

[Edwin1989]

then why do you have a 360? that's the console with a huge amount of FPSs

[name]

My FPS checklist for 08 is reserved for This game And resistance fall of man 2. No more fps that year.

[zonetrooper5]

Actually, according to some report some time ago. The PS3 actually has more shooters but I really don't care tbh.

I can be playing Halo 3 now, then get Killzone 2 and Crysis next year and I will have the 3 best FPS's. =D Oh and I also have the Orange Box for my PC. =D

[gw4k]

I love FPS! Bring them on. They are all different! There are of course those that mimic others and usually suck at it! That is certain!

I am looking forward to Killzone 2. If there can really polish it and make sure everything is where it is supposed to be, they will have a system seller along the lines of Drakes Fortune!

My only fear is that Sony may release this game before everything is finished and tightened! They really need to make sure it is everything and more. No more releasing titles before all the bugs get worked out...much like Lair (framerates and control issues) and Heavenly Sword.

If there are problems or things left to do when the release date comes, delay it again!

[wangdiddy82]

change the way for FPS games in a good way.. It just looks like a complete package plus more.. Cant wait to get my hands on this game. This game will own all FPS game in 2008.. Maybe all in the past too, we will just have to wait and see..

Lol at some comments about AI being a bad thing now.. Reviewers are freaking turds when they review ps3 games.. Uncharted and mass effect are two good examples.. Mass effect seems like it has way more issues and glitches than uncharted yet it still gets good scores from some sites.. Uncharted seems like the issues are just made up so they can downgrade the game, The AI is too hard, the enimies are repetative, its not long enough 8-12 hours.(almost the same length as mass effect main story), theres no leader boards or multi player..

Thats just BS if you ask me, uncharted pushes games to a whole new level and mass effect is just a good game..

[shodown19]

Who actually liked the first Killzone. I thought it had some potential. Just flawed in a couple areas. Graphically I felt I could compare it to any XBOX game on the market.

Enough of that though. I could ramble on about how excited I am for Killzone 2, but there's something that must be addressed.

The Marketing.

The strategy behind the marketing on this game has to be executed properly if Sony wants this game to sell and give it a PS3 mainstream push. In short, Killzone 2 needs that Halo type of marketing. Sony has yet to do that with any game for the PS3.If this game isnt marketed right, it will be considered nothing more than another underrated PS3 title.

Also if Sony puts their money behind the advertisements and such, a domino effect will trickle down and affect the PS3 in a positive light.

1. Reviews. If Sony spends their cash and create the aura of Killzone 2 and the PS3 as the "cool" and "hip" thing to own, reviewers will stick to the tried and true method of printing what the majority want to see. Therefore you'll get the 10/10, 9/10 scores etc.

2. Down from the reviews. It will generate massive hype from the typical, hardcore gamer type. Fanboy flames will stir up in a HUGE HUGE way between the capabilities of the XBOX and PS3. Those trolling comments by XBOX fans and Sony fans defending the game will generate curiosity for those who have denied what Sony's platform can do. Especially if the game looks just as good as the trailer throughout. Which it looks like it will. Any news is good news and for KZ2 this applies.

3. Casual gamers. If Sony drops the price one more time, casual gamers will be seriously considering a PS3 purchase. The casual gamer isnt mindful of every FPS that's out there so they may go with what they know first. Killzone will be new and fresh in peoples heads. Casual gamer may walk into a store, see the PS3 at 349.99, see the stunning graphics of Killzone and think "OMFG THIS GAME LOOKS BAD @SS". And before you know it, another PS3 sold.

#3 is the biggest determining factor if Killzone 2 is a hit or a miss. The casual gamer must embrace this game for it to sell.

Sorry for the long post. Hope you understand my point of view on this.

[bootsielon]

That sucks. Killzone should have been entirely dynamic. I bet environmental destruction is also not dynamic, which sucks too.

Is it 1080p@60fps? I doubt it.

Anyway, I want to know about the most important things in this game.... the gameplay and the AI. Will the AI be retarded like in the first killzone? Will gameplay stack up to the graphics? I sure hope so, and so Sony should.

[OldParr]

good im thinking on getting a ps3 on xmas,now that UT might be available.i got two xbox360 and the two of them just got the RROD.thats not the worst thing;i got six cases of RROD under my belt,adding the two that i just talked about.once i get them back,i just going to trade them in for a ps3

[OOG FunK]

I dunno why but I have been very critical of this game so far. Dont get my wrong the game doesnt look bad at all but in the same sense it didnt look as phenomenal as everyone says it does either....and yes I watch all the vids in high def a few times just tot wonder why I am judging it so badly...........

I duno from my personal opinion they have not showed me anything that has made me go wow yet....esp since this game has been in production for like years upon years and has disappeared and come back with only a short vid like really???shouldnt they be displaying it a little more??

I duno I guess after seeing games like cod4 which were done in like 2 years and looks so amazing and runs solid at 60 fps....this game has alot to try and live up to.....

If this game doesnt deliver the 60 fps I will be majorly disappointed since well thats the cream of the crop. Also whats up with the bullet tracing I hate that stuff like seeing those yellow bullets slowly flyn at your enemy and what not......I duno I guess I am nit pickn but I think its because everyone tries to hype it up so much and I just cant jump on the band wagon....it has not showed enough to prove that it will be a good game at all and in the end if the gameplay ends up being crap then well the game will be crap....but I say wait and see.....but I am not gonna bank on a franchise that has not proven themselves enough for me to give hype to yet............

Just my opinion tho meh so whatevs...and i'm predicting a 8.5-9 review but I duno if the multiplayer will live up as well I guess we just wait and see!!!!!

O yea btw I do think UT3 looks just as good from what I have seen so far....and I am wondering about how this game is suppose to redefine the genre (like so many are saying it will do)...cuz I havnt seen anything from the vids yet to make me think so....there is legitimate hpye and then theres overhype and some people have passed that already

[Lex Luthor]

Lets just hope this game doesn't suck hard just like the first one.

[socsca]

I think the most essential improvement should be: Not to suck as much ass as KZ1 did.
I've really got my hopes up for this one so don't screw it up Guerilla!