Killzone 2 demo - Thoughts?

[Dreddz]

Anyone else manage to play the demo? Sony have been kind of funny with releasing this demo as its on the EU PSN but you have to pre-order at Gamestop in the US to play the demo. Although anyone with any common sense should already have PSN accounts in all regions in case something like this happens.

I was actually taken a little off guard by this game as I didn't have any plans to get it anytime soon but the demo makes me wanna get it day 1. I don't wanna go into detail about this game as Ill just make it sound like every other shooter any there, but this game kicks some serious ass. The demo is an absolute tease though. I beat it in 7 minutes but could probably beat it in 5 if I'm quick.

Anyone else manage to play the demo yet?

[Dastan]

Yes, I did... and I have to say, that this is one of the worst games (demo) I ever played...

[Darkswordofchaos]

I cant wait for this game personally

this is what PSM had to say about it

In Issue 27 of the Official PlayStation Magazine - Australia, Killzone 2 received a 10/10, and the game was said to have "amazing, fluid graphics and animation, the best game ever made" as well as "beautifully constructed levels and intense sweaty-palmed action". The review concluded saying "Killzone 2 is the best console first person shooter ever made."

In their February 2009 issue, the US version of Official PlayStation Magazine gave Killzone 2 a score of 5/5, stating players "will instantly tag this sequel as a powerful contender for best game of 2009."

In the February 2009 issue of the Official UK Playstation Magazine, they awarded Killzone 2 a 9/10 with the editor Tim Clark stating, "The most surprising thing isn't the visuals - anyone who's seen recent footage will know it's the most handsome thing on the system - but the fact it's got the gameplay to match."

[JKTrix]

Yes, I did... and I have to say, that this is one of the worst games (demo) I ever played...

I'd agree with you in terms of the length of the demo. Other than that, I've bumped it up a few notches on my Rental queue. Money is tight!

[Darkswordofchaos]

Video review of kill zone 2 ( they played the real game)
It looks fantasitc

Killzone 2 Review Videos - G4tv.com

[Croyles]

I definitely enjoyed it a lot and was awed by some of the effects, but demo was way too short, even though I expected it to be. Still buying it though.

I liked the heavy feel to the characters and the aiming is definitely a challenge.

If you want something to laugh at, watch this idiot:
YouTube - KILLZONE 2 DEMO IS BETTER THAN ANYTHING THE 360 CAN AND WILL EVER OFFER

LOL!

[Bolivar]

^ That vid was funny as hell, the guys whole channel is humorous.

My gf once said that if a diner isn't open 24 hours a day, it's not a diner, it's just a diner-themed restaurant.

Well, the Killzone 2 demo makes every shooter up to now look like a shooter-themed video game.

This is a prime example on how graphics can actually add to every other facet in the video game. I'm not sure if I've played a shooter this tense. I think its unprecedented on many levels, and the utter war on the internet right now over it is truly shocking. Getting this day one, it's pre-ordered.

[Dreddz]

YouTube - Killzone 2 Demo Gitch: Ride the Flying Platform

Anyone else tried this? You can see way more of the level and can use the turrent used when your fighting the tanks. Just something neat I thought was worth pointing out. Definitely extends the life of the demo.

I've been through the demo about 5 times now and I'm surprised by how different it is each time you play. I like how the Helghast like to taunt you every now and then. I also like the little touches Guerilla made to this game. For instance, if you shoot one of the exploding barrels in the warehouse sometimes they will blow up instantly but sometimes you will just pierce the barrel which then leaks gas. Nice touch.

[JKTrix]

NPCs say different things sometimes too. Like the part when you have to alley-oop to that elevator, the guy you lift up has said 2 different things to me the 3 times I played.

I'm not too fond of the shooting, partly because I dont' like the Dualshock for shooters but also the 'realism' they're going for makes it more prohibitive. Definitely something I can adjust to when playing the game 'for real' though.

[Croyles]

I killed one of my own teammates. The MAIN ones cant be killed but I just killed some random guy standing guard. The way the blood poured was so good! The blood actually started to soak into the ground and it became more brown and looked stale! Awesome!

[Rocket Edge]

It's a bit all over the place. It's like someone got a shoot-em-up from 10 years ago and yanked it up onto PS3 graphics. Some touch's are nice (such as the animation of the grenades), but aspects of the game (although other people might not see them as flaws) really annoyed me. When you scoop in a weapon its not only hard to see anything but you don't really know if you've hit anyone. The bullets don't make any noise at all, which in a way you need 'cos you want to know if your hitting someone or a wall next to him. Also, it didn't explain things very well. I had to find out how to blow up a bridge while my teammate was constantly cursing at me.

Still, I know its probably not the worst of them out there, but there is absolutely no comparision between this & Call of Duty for example. Best game ever made? Then we haven't come very far. Won't be spending my bucks on it.

[Croyles]

I guess its just preference then, cause I really dont like Call of Duty and its floaty gameplay.

[Dreddz]

When you scoop in a weapon its not only hard to see anything but you don't really know if you've hit anyone. The bullets don't make any noise at all, which in a way you need 'cos you want to know if your hitting someone or a wall next to him. Also, it didn't explain things very well. I had to find out how to blow up a bridge while my teammate was constantly cursing at me.

I can kind of agree but at the same time the animations on the enemies reacts very well when shot. So you always know your making contact by the way the enemie reacts. I'm glad the enemies aren't bullet sponges like it RE5. Plus it seems like litres of blood pour out when they are shot.

Baisically enjoying Killzone 2 is down to whether you can enjoy realistic shooters. Your character doesn't zip around all over the place and his jump seems quite petty compared to other shooters but I can appreciate all of that. I'm just happy it isn't just trying to be Call of Duty in space. So many people compare the two games but they don't feel anything like each other. People should stop comparing Killzone 2 to every other shooter and accept it as something quite unique.

[Shoeberto]

IGN gave Killzone 2 a 9.4 Gears 2, which is not even a first person shooter, a 9.5! Which is a better score for those stupid PS3 owners who don't know this

[Madame Adequate]

Baisically enjoying Killzone 2 is down to whether you can enjoy realistic shooters.

I would say that compared to Operation: Flashpoint or Hidden & Dangerous that Killzone 2 is about as realistic as Charlie Chaplain impersonating Charlie Chaplain.

So many people compare the two games but they don't feel anything like each other. People should stop comparing Killzone 2 to every other shooter and accept it as something quite unique.

I'm not sure that "don't compare this to anything else" is a valid line of argument or criticism. I'm pretty sure that if I wrote a post-apocalyptic novel and people said it wasn't as good as The Road, that I wouldn't get very far telling them not to compare it to The Road. You get unique games that can't be compared obviously at times, but within a given genre, it is perfectly reasonable to compare two different games.