The game is presented almost entirely from a first person perspective, aside from vehicular combat. Killzone 2 features a "lean and peek" cover system which allows the player to take cover behind an object and then pop out to fire at enemies. The "lean and peek" mechanic stays in first person view at all times. It is also possible for Sev to pilot vehicles at two points in the game: a tank and an exoskeleton. Many classic weapons and vehicles from previous Killzone installments return, such as the M82-G and the StA-52 LAR.[5] The Sixaxis motion control feature is also utilized in performing certain actions such as turning a valve, arming an explosive charge and sniping. [edit] Multiplayer
Warzone, the title of the online multiplayer component of Killzone 2 has been developed by Guerrilla Games in conjunction with the game's single-player campaign.[6] The online multiplayer gameplay is class-based, meaning the player can choose a class of character which is specialized for a specific role to better suit the player's needs in battle. There are 7 classes in total, in which the player can mix and match a main and sub ability according to their playing style, and can switch abilities upon death. There are 15 weapons available to the player, most of which cannot be used until the player reaches a certain rank. Two of these weapons are secondary firearms, and a further two weapons, the Boltgun and Flamethrower, are exclusive to the downloadable maps "Suljeva Cliffside" and "Arctower Landing".
Players play as either the ISA or Helghast, with a few gameplay differences. The character model and respawn points, and the "lean and peek" cover systems were removed. Each class levels up with experience gained from killing enemies or completing mission objectives. With enough experience, players unlock new weapons and skills, as well as a new class. Each class has two badges, the Primary badge selects the class and their specified skill. The secondary badge has an extra skill for the specified class but can be swapped to create your own custom class.
Warzone plays out through dynamic matches where multiple game types are played in a single round. The game ships with five different game types including Assassination, Search & Retrieve, Search & Destroy, Bodycount and Capture & Hold.[7] Online matches can connect 2 to 32 players, and they can group into six squads of up to four players. If an online match does not have a full 32 players, computer-generated "bots" can be added in to create bigger teams (but only in an unranked match). Killzone 2 also offers a clan system, which allows clans of up to 64 players to compete for "Valor Points", an in-game currency that clans can use to bet on tournaments.
Players can also play offline against AIs with Skirmish mode and unranked online multiplayer, but there is no offline multiplayer mode for splitscreen players.
Eight multiplayer maps are included on disc at release,[8] but Guerrilla has released more maps as downloadable content. 6 more maps have been added to multiplayer since release via downloadable content purchasable from the PlayStation Store.
this game is so good its very good its an hardcore game for people that can use stragety
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Gameplay
4/ 5
Graphics
5/ 5
Sound
5/ 5
Lasting Appeal
4/ 5
joefro
fromLa Grande Or
This game is perfect for:hardcore gamers
great game
PostedFebruary 27, 2011
This game is really fun, I just bought it yesterday. I bought this first instead of killzone 3 because i wanted to get familiar with the characters. I played the killzone 3 demo and i was surprised to find that the graphics are almost exactly the same. Over all this game is a lot of fun. I havent done much online yet but what i have done was pretty fun.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Overall rating
3/ 5
Gameplay
3/ 5
Graphics
4/ 5
Sound
5/ 5
Lasting Appeal
2/ 5
Jpizzle
fromCtown
Just an ok game
PostedFebruary 18, 2011
story is nice sound is great normally ps3 exclusives are wonderful but this game is just ok guns are very lame and there are times when u could be point blank chopping sum one up and it's like it dosent register or sum not to mention story mode is a laughable 8-12 hours plenty of other first person shooters out there that put this game to shame
