Killzone undoubtedly has a great history on the PS3 and is one of Son’y marque titles. Now the third instalment is ready for PS3 owners, and while it doesn’t raise the bar or introduce anything radically new, it certainly lives up to what Killzone fans might expect.
Killzone 3 delivers everything that you'd expect from a modern shooter. The mythology and story of the campaign is entertaining and fun to watch, and the multiplayer will undoubtedly be played by millions of people across the world for its generally well-balanced classes and unlockable perks and weapons. Killzone 3 does so many different things very well, but it just doesn't have the one feature or aspect that pushes it into the pantheon of gaming excellence.
Killzone 3 continues in the same fast-paced fashion as its predecessor, with great set pieces, huge battles and an immersive gameplay. Sadly, it’s lacking on the story side. The story continues from Killzone 2, where you once again play as Sev, this time, you’re trapped on an enemy planet with your squad. It’s a story of those guys stuck on a hostile planet, and in that case, it’s important that we care about the characters, but we don’t, as they’re all flat and one-dimensional. There isn’t much coherence in the story, it just seems the developers went the Call of Duty Modern Warfare way: find some interesting battles, and build a shoe-string story around that. It’s quite disappointing, because the Killzone world is vast and interesting, but it’s not used to craft a decent narrative.
What the story lacks, the gameplay really makes up for, and offers some of the most intense and exciting combat you’ll find on any console. It takes what Killzone 2 did and makes it better, and even corrects some of its mistakes. The gun play is better and more streamlined this time, and the whole feeling of being in battle — which most games strive for — is well achieved in Killzone 3. Having said that, we’d love if it tied in better with the story, as there would have been a lot more suspense in fighting for characters you care about.
The variety of infantry rifles and machine guns all feel very similar, but the selection is peppered with standard deviations: shotgun, sniper rifle and rocket launcher. The special weapons stolen from Stahl's troops are fun but have severe limitations. The Bolt Gun shoots heat that explodes with a delay on bigger targets, while an experimental weapon shoots green mist that makes enemies bodies burst like water balloons. It's a nasty effect, but the "ammo" runs out too quickly to keep the novelty of it worth filling up the weapon slot.
The multiplayer part is refined and will offer tons of fun, but we wish there were a few more modes than the regular 3 modes. Safe to say, it’ll satisfy Killzone 2 fans and the original fanboy for hours on end.
Visually, Killzone 3 does look better than its predecessor — in fact, it looks better than anything we’ve seen on the PS3 in the FPS genre. Most of the settings take place in crumbling buildings in battle destroyed cities, but it’s done in such a way that there’s always variety, and the level of detail is simply astonishing. There are a few other technical glitches, but nothing that, hopefully, cannot be fixed with a few patches.
I loved Killzone 3′s action, didn’t mind multiplayer and have questions about the storyline “punch” and character building.
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FINAL WORD
I’m not going to take anything away; Sony’s marque title has lived up to expectations with a well-made game that hits all of the right notes for an AAA title. There isn't a twisting plot or engaging character development in the campaign but I was impressed with the scope of the story of the Helghast Empire dealing with the death of their fearless leader and the gritty ISA military folks fighting for survival in a hostile environment. The generally short length of the campaign (5-10 hours) will leave some consumers wanting more for their buck but the stunning graphics and balanced multiplayer will be enough to keep most pining for Killzone 4.
Sony has the competitor's in it's killzone with this!
Killzone 3 delivers everything that you'd expect from a modern shooter. The mythology and story of the campaign is entertaining and fun to watch, and the multiplayer will undoubtedly be played by millions of people across the world for its generally well-balanced classes and unlockable perks and weapons. Killzone 3 does so many different things very well, but it just doesn't have the one feature or aspect that pushes it into the pantheon of gaming excellence.
Don't step into the light
Killzone 3 continues in the same fast-paced fashion as its predecessor, with great set pieces, huge battles and an immersive gameplay. Sadly, it’s lacking on the story side. The story continues from Killzone 2, where you once again play as Sev, this time, you’re trapped on an enemy planet with your squad. It’s a story of those guys stuck on a hostile planet, and in that case, it’s important that we care about the characters, but we don’t, as they’re all flat and one-dimensional. There isn’t much coherence in the story, it just seems the developers went the Call of Duty Modern Warfare way: find some interesting battles, and build a shoe-string story around that. It’s quite disappointing, because the Killzone world is vast and interesting, but it’s not used to craft a decent narrative.
What the story lacks, the gameplay really makes up for, and offers some of the most intense and exciting combat you’ll find on any console. It takes what Killzone 2 did and makes it better, and even corrects some of its mistakes. The gun play is better and more streamlined this time, and the whole feeling of being in battle — which most games strive for — is well achieved in Killzone 3. Having said that, we’d love if it tied in better with the story, as there would have been a lot more suspense in fighting for characters you care about.
Things are pretty dark these days
The variety of infantry rifles and machine guns all feel very similar, but the selection is peppered with standard deviations: shotgun, sniper rifle and rocket launcher. The special weapons stolen from Stahl's troops are fun but have severe limitations. The Bolt Gun shoots heat that explodes with a delay on bigger targets, while an experimental weapon shoots green mist that makes enemies bodies burst like water balloons. It's a nasty effect, but the "ammo" runs out too quickly to keep the novelty of it worth filling up the weapon slot.
The multiplayer part is refined and will offer tons of fun, but we wish there were a few more modes than the regular 3 modes. Safe to say, it’ll satisfy Killzone 2 fans and the original fanboy for hours on end.
Visually, Killzone 3 does look better than its predecessor — in fact, it looks better than anything we’ve seen on the PS3 in the FPS genre. Most of the settings take place in crumbling buildings in battle destroyed cities, but it’s done in such a way that there’s always variety, and the level of detail is simply astonishing. There are a few other technical glitches, but nothing that, hopefully, cannot be fixed with a few patches.
I loved Killzone 3′s action, didn’t mind multiplayer and have questions about the storyline “punch” and character building.
__________________________________________________
FINAL WORD
I’m not going to take anything away; Sony’s marque title has lived up to expectations with a well-made game that hits all of the right notes for an AAA title. There isn't a twisting plot or engaging character development in the campaign but I was impressed with the scope of the story of the Helghast Empire dealing with the death of their fearless leader and the gritty ISA military folks fighting for survival in a hostile environment. The generally short length of the campaign (5-10 hours) will leave some consumers wanting more for their buck but the stunning graphics and balanced multiplayer will be enough to keep most pining for Killzone 4.
Sony has the competitor's in it's killzone with this!