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Joystiq- Hands on with Killzone 2's Single Player Campaign

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"Let me be as clear as I can. Killzone 2 is a fantastic game, easily deserving the hype its earned so far. Considering the expectations surrounding Killzone 2, that means quite a lot. From what I've played so far, Killzone 2 delivers on all fronts. The gameplay is incredibly visceral and nuanced; the graphics are unparalleled."
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jwatt - 392 days 7 hours ago
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That was a good preview and for the people who were getting on ign's back about thier cons for Killzone. 1up had similar cons as well so I don't think IGN was trying to get hits. I think, like me they want Killzone to be awesome but if there are issues in the game then they should speak up now while there's a chance to fix it.

I would rather people be honest then to have someone preview killzone and say nothing but good things like it's perfect. If previewers don't speak up then GG might not fix the issues that might be in the game.
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pwnsause - 392 days 7 hours ago
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that was IGN AU, I believe they are the Harshest of the 3 divisions IGN, IGN UK, IGN AU.
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LeShin - 392 days 3 hours ago
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Well said, honest reviews are important. But I think people were annoyed that their honesty wasn't being consistent. The fact that some issues were not brought up for other games in this genre when they were getting previewed seems a bit off that's all.
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thor - 392 days 3 hours ago
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They are being honest - they said they had some gripes at the end there.

BUT!! Did you read what they said about AI?

The enemies of Killzone 2 are just as varied and realistic as the weapons. It's hard to predict what will occur in a gunfight. The Helghast will take cover, throw grenades, and attempt to flank you. But don't be surprised if a more powerful enemy kills a few of his allies just to get a clean shot at you. Some enemies will rush at you with a knife -- an unfortunate proposition if you're not quick to react. There were more than a few times I was caught completely off guard, and enemies appeared behind me. (And no, they didn't randomly spawn there.)

AI haters go crawl back into your cave. That includes you, IGN AU. Hating on the AI has become the last refuge for haters of this game now that they know the graphics and gameplay are both awesome. It's the popular thing to complain about. They have put an extraordinary amount of effort into the AI and this proves it.
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pwnsause - 392 days 4 hours ago
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Aw man, Campaign is Mispelled wrong! ***Shakes Head with Embarrassment**
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die_fiend - 392 days 3 hours ago
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Lol, it's spelled 'misspelled' ***Shakes Head with Embarrassment***
And it's not misspelled wrong. It's spelled wrongly, or it's misspelled... ***Shakes Head with Embarrassment*** ***Neck breaks with headshaking***
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pwnsause - 392 days 3 hours ago
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***bashes his own head into the wall***
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jadnice - 392 days 2 hours ago
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Sony finally have a Halo and Gears Killer.... its about @#$@ time.
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Jamie Foxx - 392 days 2 hours ago
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4 - 'YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE IT SHOOT STICKY LIQUID FUEL'
did anyone else think of pornos when he was describing the flame thrower?
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meepmoopmeep - 392 days 2 hours ago
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5 - BELIEVE
:)

the beta left me wanting more.
i hope the SP story is really good.
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beavis4play - 392 days 1 hour ago
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from the article:
"In spite of its clear sci-fi setting, the world of Helghan is grounded in realism. Weapons have a real sense of weight to them. Each bullet feels impactful, and important. Watch as the casings leave your gun. These aren't canned animations -- they are real objects controlled by the in-game physics engine. Enemies appear to feel every bullet, staggering when hit, rolling and dodging as they struggle to survive. The reload animations are slow and meticulously detailed. The flash of your gun's muzzle is appropriately blinding, adding to the feel of combat. Gun nuts will notice the subtle differences between weapons, as some work much better at short range, others at long. These aren't the weapons you'll find in Resistance or Halo -- and that's what makes Killzone so refreshing.
While the assault rifles feel great, a special note must be made about the flamethrower and the sniper rifle: The former is the most beautiful rendition of the weapon I've seen in a game so far. You can actually see it shoot sticky liquid fuel, a detail lost to most other shooters. The sniper rifle uses subtle, but clever SIXAXIS tilt controls. Keep your hand steady as you aim, or else your sight will become incredibly unsteady.
The enemies of Killzone 2 are just as varied and realistic as the weapons. It's hard to predict what will occur in a gunfight. The Helghast will take cover, throw grenades, and attempt to flank you. But don't be surprised if a more powerful enemy kills a few of his allies just to get a clean shot at you. Some enemies will rush at you with a knife -- an unfortunate proposition if you're not quick to react. There were more than a few times I was caught completely off guard, and enemies appeared behind me. (And no, they didn't randomly spawn there.)

The odds are overwhelmingly against you, and the viciously intelligent AI doesn't make it any easier. This is a challenging game -- perhaps one of the hardest in recent memory. A generous checkpoint system alleviates most frustrations, but this is still a nail-bitingly difficult game. Some of the game's uglier aspects are apparent later on. For example, your partner can be quite the knucklehead, brashly rushing into enemy territory. (Note: Don't rely on the AI to cover your back.) Killzone 2 is begging for a co-op mode. I want to use these weapons and get some crossfire tactics going." -

hopefully, someone from IGN will read this. other than the AI partner being a "knucklehead", this is another preview that refutes IGN recent criticisms of KZ2.
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micro_invader - 392 days ago
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Thanks for posting it here, link wasn't working for me.
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ia_studio - 392 days ago
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I almost day today, watching this trailer, I'll F#@€/g die when I get the game.
man I hope, me and my friends go from cod4 to this.
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