{"id":77380,"date":"2024-02-02T09:44:33","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=77380"},"modified":"2024-02-02T09:44:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:44:36","slug":"killzone-2-one-of-the-ps3s-finest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=77380","title":{"rendered":"Killzone 2: One of the PS3&#8217;s finest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By NICK McCOY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201cHalo Killer\u201d has often been used to describe games meant to surpass the success of Microsoft\u2019s landmark \u201cHalo\u201d series, through either an equally engaging campaign or, in multiple instances, an even greater multiplayer experience. Ironically, the games under this title only ever end up killing themselves, as comparing yourself to the goliath that is \u201cHalo\u201d and coming up short is pretty embarrassing. There are, of course, some exceptions, one of the most apparent being Sony\u2019s own first-person shooter series: \u201cKillzone.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While never reaching the heights of Microsoft\u2019s juggernaut, \u201cKillzone\u201d has still remained one of Sony\u2019s most beloved series, garnering a following with its harsh war setting and gritty shooter gameplay. While the first \u201cKillzone,\u201d released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004, wasn\u2019t exactly a masterpiece, it still provided an engaging sci-fi military shooter experience. This was followed by the handheld sequel, 2006\u2019s \u201cKillzone: Liberation,\u201d which delivered another pretty decent experience that you could play on the go. Then, with this release of the PS3, the next entry in the series would come just a few years later: \u201cKillzone 2\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, \u201cKillzone\u201d\u2019s reputation as a Halo Killer often resulted in the game never truly meeting consumer\u2019s high expectations, and while \u201cKillzone 2\u201d did receive rave reviews, it never reached the widespread popularity that Sony hoped for. That is a shame, because, without a doubt, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is one of the best games in the PS3\u2019s library. With its dark, gritty military setting, riveting main campaign and satisfying shooting mechanics, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is an amazing first-person shooter that deserved so much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Release:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Released on February 26, 2009 for the PlayStation 3<\/li><li>Developed by Guerilla Games, who would later develop the \u201cHorizon\u201d series, and published by Sony<\/li><li>Widely anticipated before its release, due to a large marketing push and promise of impressive graphics<\/li><li>Infamously caught in a false advertising scandal when the original E3 trailer was shown to be CGI, not real-time gameplay footage<\/li><li>Featured an online Multiplayer mode, although official servers were shut down in March of 2018<\/li><li>Followed by \u201cKillzone 3\u201d in 2011<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cKillzone 2\u201d takes place in the mid-24th century, and focuses on the ongoing war between two human factions: The Vetkans, Earth colonists living on the lush planet Vetka, and the Helghasts, genetically mutated humans living on the harsh planet Helghan. Many characters return from the first \u201cKillzone\u201d and \u201cLiberation,\u201d including the first game\u2019s protagonist, Jan Templar. Two years following the Helgasts\u2019 invasion of Vetka in the first game, the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance, or ISA, mounts a full-scale counter-invasion of Helghan, all while attempting to capture the Helghan Empire\u2019s leader, Scolar Visari. Players assume control of Tomas \u201cSev\u201d Sevchenko, a sergeant in the ISA\u2019s Alpha Squad, consisting of the hot-tempered Rico Velasquez (also returning from the first game), the cynical Shawn Natko, and Sev\u2019s close friend Dante Garza. Facing heavy resistance from the Helghan fleet and the harsh environment of the planet, Sev and team push forward to capture Visari and, ultimately, bring an end to the war.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"328\" data-attachment-id=\"77387\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=77387\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?fit=555%2C328&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"555,328\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Killzone 2 Review Pics 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?fit=370%2C219&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?fit=555%2C328&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"77387\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?resize=555%2C328\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?w=555&amp;ssl=1 555w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?resize=370%2C219&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?resize=150%2C89&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"790\" data-attachment-id=\"77386\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=77386\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Killzone 2 Review Pics 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?fit=260%2C260&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?fit=790%2C790&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"77386\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?resize=790%2C790\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?resize=260%2C260&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\"><strong>\u201cKillzone 2\u201d was developed by Guerilla Games, a Dutch developer, and published by Sony. A first-party developer of PlayStation games, Guerilla was acquired by Sony in 2005 and has worked as a subsidiary of the company since. Outside of the \u201cKillzone\u201d series, Guerilla is best known for the \u201cHorizon\u201d series, starting with \u201cHorizon Zero Dawn\u201d in 2017 for the PlayStation 4.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall story, while certainly nothing groundbreaking, is still thoroughly enjoyable throughout, and is really amplified by the series\u2019 overall tone and narrative. The best way I can describe \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is war in its purest form. At first glance, it\u2019s easy to call the ISA the good guys, and the Helghan empire the bad guys. However, when you learn more about the history of these two factions, you quickly realize that the Helghasts are more than justified in their hatred of the Vetkans. Basically, nothing in this war is black and white; both the ISA and the Helghasts have done horrible things, while both are fighting for what they believe in. Fascism, military oppression and the effect war has on soldiers are also prevalent themes throughout, the last of which is perfectly exemplified with Sev. He starts off as a soldier eager to fight for his side, but as the game reaches its conclusion, he has grown tired of all the conflict, and sees the futility of it all. Even if the main narrative isn\u2019t particularly mindblowing, it still manages to keep you invested with its themes and unwavering depiction of war.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the characters definitely propelled me to play the game. Not all of them stick out for the right reasons, though; Rico is by far one of the most thoroughly unlikable characters I\u2019ve ever seen. His undying hatred of the Helghasts results in him making a lot of stupid decisions, and by the end of the game, he makes everything a thousand times worse. Thankfully, none of the other characters reach this level. Sev isn\u2019t the most memorable protagonist in the world, but his overall journey throughout the game is good to watch, while his more level-headed nature nicely contrasts with his fellow soldiers. Garza and his relationship with Sev are a big highlight for me, as they do bounce off each other well. As for Natko, while his cynical attitude can be a bit grating at first, it\u2019s endearing in its own way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, there\u2019s the Helghast, who might be one of the most underrated antagonistic factions in video games period. Aside from their phenomenal designs, their members are equally memorable; Colonel Radec, Visari\u2019s second in command and leader of the armed forces, is a character I can\u2019t get enough of, from his fantastic voice and attitude to his absolutely incredible design. Visari, meanwhile, is one of the most charismatic antagonists you will ever see. The second you hear his speech at the beginning, you quickly understand how he amassed such a large group of followers by his side. Overall, the characters and each of the two factions do a lot for this game\u2019s narrative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" data-attachment-id=\"77385\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=77385\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Killzone 2 Review Pics 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?fit=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?fit=790%2C444&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"77385\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=790%2C444\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" data-attachment-id=\"77384\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=77384\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Killzone 2 Review Pics 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?fit=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?fit=790%2C444&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"77384\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=790%2C444\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\"><strong>Due to its status as a potential \u201cHalo\u201d killer, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d was widely anticipated before its release and saw prominent press coverage, including a massive E3 2006 trailer. Unfortunately, that same trailer was caught in a false advertising scandal, as Sony attempted to pass off pre-rendered CGI as real-time game footage. Nevertheless, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d sold well and is well regarded by both critics and fans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual gameplay of \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is something I really don\u2019t think gets the praise it deserves. While it\u2019s easy to compare \u201cKillzone\u201d and \u201cHalo\u201d, both being first-person shooters and console exclusives, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d, mechanically, very much differentiates itself from Microsoft\u2019s title. The first big difference is the way it feels; \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is a very heavy game, with each movement really feels like you\u2019re hauling a pickup truck, and gives the game its own distinctive feel. Then, there\u2019s the atmosphere; \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is one of the grittiest, most uncompromising looks at just how brutal warfare is, and the game does a phenomenal job at conveying just how unforgiving of a planet Helghast is. The battles and gunfights also truly feel like you\u2019re fighting a losing war, with each brutal fight in the streets or wastelands of Helghan feeling like a life-or-death battle against insurmountable odds. This is true from both a story and gameplay standpoint. The final two missions in and outside Visari\u2019s Palace are some of the hardest missions in any FPS. Either way, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d really lives up to its name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main gunplay is also really solid as well. There is a good selection of assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns, sniper rifles, LMGs and heavier weapons like RPGs and grenade launchers, with each faction having distinct weapons. Sev, by default, always carries a Revolver with unlimited ammo, which is a good get-out-of-jail-free card if you ever run out of ammo in other weapons. All of the weapons feel great to use, with the M82 Assault Rifle, StA-14 Rifle and the StA-11 Submachine Gun being my personal favorites. Players also have access to special weapons in specific sections, such as flamethrowers and a Bolt Gun, which is oh so satisfying to wield. The player will encounter a few different varieties of Helghast soldiers throughout the campaign, with each carrying a different weapon. There\u2019s your standard Helghast Infantry, who attack in large numbers; Light Shock Troopers who will rush the player with SMGs and combat knives; and Heavy Troopers who are heavily armored and use large machine guns. Certain sections put you in control of different vehicles, mainly a tank and a massive exoskeleton, the latter of which is immensely fun to wield. Overall, the core gameplay here is decent fun, and provides a great, and often challenging, FPS experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I really do love this game, there is one thing implemented here that completely kills it in certain sections: motion controls. A common feature of the PS3 used in many first-party titles for the system was the Sixaxis motion control scheme, which allows players to move objects in the game world using the Sixaxis, and later Dualshock 3 controller. Now, I am not attested to motion controllers, as things like the Nintendo Wii and even the Playstation Move pull this off pretty well all things considered. However, using motion controls on a standard controller will always be gimmicky and way less satisfying to me than just using the analog stick. There are certainly games from the PS3 that implement the Sixaxis controls in a decent way, but unfortunately, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is not one of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" data-attachment-id=\"77383\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=77383\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?fit=820%2C461&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"820,461\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Killzone 2 Review Pics 5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?fit=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?fit=790%2C444&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"77383\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=790%2C444\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?w=820&amp;ssl=1 820w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"441\" data-attachment-id=\"77382\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=77382\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?fit=1257%2C702&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1257,702\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Killzone 2 Review Pics 6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?fit=370%2C207&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?fit=790%2C441&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"77382\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?resize=790%2C441\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?w=1257&amp;ssl=1 1257w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?resize=370%2C207&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?resize=1024%2C572&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Killzone-2-Review-Pics-6.png?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\"><strong>A first-person shooter with a military science fiction setting, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d has players navigate through various environments, completing objectives and combating hostile enemy forces. Players have access to numerous weapons and are given control of vehicles, such as a tank and giant mech suit, in certain sections. The game also makes use of the Sixaxis control scheme, requiring players to turn valves and plant bombs by tilting the controller.\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game forces you to use motion controls for pretty arbitrary actions, such as turning valves or planting bombs, and when this happens, it absolutely kills the pacing. There is one particular section where you need to plant four bombs on different pillars in order to destroy a building, and with each one you plant, you are forced to stand still and painstakingly rotate the controller to arm it. The one way I think \u201cKillzone 2\u201d implements the motion controls in a clever way is when you\u2019re using a sniper rifle, as by keeping the controller still, your aim is much more accurate. Overall, however, the use of the Sixaxis controls in \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is a completely unnecessary gimmick that could easily be removed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Criticisms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A few technical hiccups (Nothing too major, but noticeable)<\/li><li>Performance can be a bit questionable (Again, not frequent or major, but noticeable)<\/li><li>The inability to play the game\u2019s multiplayer in 2024 (Seriously, Sony. Come on).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In spite of all of this, \u201cKillzone 2\u201d is still a fantastic first-person shooter. From its engrossing story, unrelenting tone and atmosphere, and solid core gameplay, it provides an experience all its own. Even if it never reached the heights of the \u201cHalo\u201d series, and Sony has all but abandoned the series, the \u201cKillzone\u201d series will continue to be a fan favorite, with \u201cKillzone 2\u201d still being, to this day, one of the best games that the PlayStation 3 has to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nick McCoy is a senior at Fort Hays State University, studying digital media and journalism. 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