IGN Killzone 2 UK Review

Welcome to the end of the world. That’s not the tagline from Killzone 2, rather the after-effect this reviewer believes might be the general consensus of forum-baiting fanboys who’ve already decided that Killzone 2 is the greatest game on the planet without actually playing it. So let’s get this straight from the start ? Killzone 2 is a fantastic game. It’s outstanding in fact, and arguably the best first-person shooter on PlayStation 3. It isn’t, however, the greatest game ever made, and I’ll explain why later.

What Killzone 2 definitely is is a comprehensive single- and multiplayer package, with both elements given equal care and attention by developers Guerrilla. Indeed, the solid gameplay foundation on which the game is built has almost been overshadowed by the praise heaped on Killzone’s eye-popping graphics ? no surprise really, because it’s one of the most visually impressive games on any machine, not just PS3. But Killzone 2 is much more than a glorified tech demo, it’s a benchmark against which all FPSes will be judged, not only in terms of presentation but also because it delivers a superb action experience from beginning to end.

More after the jump.