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EGM Checks Out Killzone 2

Our August issue contains a big preview of this PS3 shooter.

For all its hype, graphically stunning PS3 first-person shooter Killzone 2 has been something of a mystery since its infamous E3 2005 debut. But in the August issue of EGM -- shipping to subscribers now -- we finally take a look behind the curtain at exactly what this game will offer. In our massive 12-page cover story, Shane Bettenhausen gets to try the game out and is surprised at what he discovers.

Before jumping into the new game, we've got a round-up of the story and characters from the previous two Killzone titles, so you don't need to be left behind if you never played them. In addition to discussing the general shooting gameplay, we also had the first chance to play with vehicular combat via a powerful tank that will be at the player's disposal for certain sections of the game. And that's not all for weaponry -- we also compare the guns and equipment of the ISA (i.e. the good guys) and the Helghast (i.e. the bad guys).
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Published: 552 days 14 hours ago | News | PlayStation 3
 
 

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Fishy Fingers - 552 days 14 hours ago
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Bring on the scans :)

*umm I didnt reply to anyone? weird*
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Ri0tSquad - 552 days 12 hours ago
0.2 - I hope they unveil the online portion
Scans should be up soon.
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whateva - 552 days 14 hours ago
1 - I can not wait for KILLZONE 2!!!!!!!!
this game is going to blow people away when they come to my house like GT5P does now!

@Fishy Fingers} I think we posted at the same time lol
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Sev1512 - 552 days 13 hours ago
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@ Fishy...

Thats so weird. I never seen a 0.1 on N4G....

Glad to see your ban is lifted
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Fishy Fingers - 552 days 12 hours ago
1.2 - ^
Cheers bro, not sure what happen with the comment there.
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OoLegendoO - 552 days 13 hours ago
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Yes, graphically it looks very nice. I hope gameplay does not fail to impress. Fromt the videos I am satisfied ^^
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Some_One_Plays - 552 days 13 hours ago
3 - A lot of skeptics will flood the internet...
I can see it now, the last one sucked so why would we want another, the game got low scores who really cares (Average: 7.5/10 or 4/5), since when has there been a good first person shooter on the PlaySation 3....etc.

In the end all I'm saying is that a lot of journalists are a lot harder on Sony than any other gaming company. In my opinion in the last game they had a good formula it just wasn't polished enough.

So I'm excited for this installment because now hardware can meet the demands.
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thebudgetgamer - 551 days 15 hours ago
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resistance
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PATRIOTS 27 - 552 days 13 hours ago
4 - ODDS ARE
This game will rock and make HALO 3 look like sh&*, but know one will know until its release. The PS3 is gaining and the games are starting to pull away from the 360's MGS4 for example and those who choose to judge this game before its release could miss out.
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heyheyhey - 552 days 12 hours ago
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he can know if it's good or bad because he's a human being with eyes and a brain lol (wtf?)

an opinion from a non-FPS gamer just has to be interpreted in a different way to see how the game entices people to the genre
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callumcrippler - 552 days 12 hours ago
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Really can't wait for this game, personally, i loved the original and it would be awesome to have an awesome FPS outside of COD. ( I know RFoM2 is coming out beforehand and will probably rule also) but graphically i cant see how this game can be beaten
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PATRIOTS 27 - 552 days 12 hours ago
6.1 - YEP!
I agree so a bubble for you.
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eagle21 - 552 days 12 hours ago
7 - An EGM actually worth reading! :)
12 pages should have some good details...

@beavis 4 play below:

yeah man, they are pretty lame at EGM. I will gloss over their usual BS and hear what the developers have to say. I will not actually buy the magazine probably read online scans..lol
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beavis4play - 552 days 12 hours ago
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yea, but problem is; you know they'll find fault with it. or be cautiously optimistic. they just don't like sony; clearly evident in their hissy fit over MGS4.(which was baseless) i let my subscription run out because i felt dan hsu was a ms tool. too bad to , because the mag used to be one of the best due to fair and unbiased info....not anymore .
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beavis4play - 552 days 12 hours ago
8 - everyone talks about the graphics, and for good reason- they kick @ss but
don't forget about the storyline. KZ1 story was great and 2 will continue it. us ps3 gamers are really getting the gold now. as far as games with story goes we've gotten or will get: ratchet, uncharted, MGS4, bioshock with new content, resistance 2, KZ2, GOW3, FF13.....wow! (hopefully ND announces the new jak and daxter series soon)
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Panthers - 552 days 12 hours ago
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Yup, this is making me want to play KZ1. Im sure I could get it for cheap so I just might.
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beavis4play - 552 days 12 hours ago
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if you haven't played it- do so for the story cause it's worth it.
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Eimmij - 552 days 12 hours ago
9 - I HOPE
This is a great game to shut the haters up once and for all and if it blows them i guess i wont care cuz i will still have gow2 and r2 and the best shooter ever to me socom woot great year for ps3 and gow2 on 360
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Panthers - 552 days 12 hours ago
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Socom is all that matters in the end.
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Doctor Strange - 552 days 11 hours ago
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Going to have to check this issue out. K2 is looking good so far.
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nice_cuppa - 552 days 1 hour ago
11 - shane bettenfanboy !
i guess i will wait for a different opinion !
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