First Killzone screenshot/details? So says USAToday..

Gears is not a FPS, Resistance is not as real looking and cinematic. Killzone looks better then both

ps. thats like trolling isnt it

 

What I'm hoping for is exactly that: yet another FPS and maybe some extras on the side. Bringing something new to the table gets difficult over time since it's a formula that's very mature already. In that case, I think what will set it apart is how well that formula is implemented:
-sticking to what works and doing it right
-deviating a bit would be great too (without negatively implicating what already works)
-honeying it up with an engaging and well presented story

GeOW and FRoM aside, Halo does this beautifully. When you get right down to it it's still yet another FPS, but they made the right decisions to allow for fun and solid gameplay.

We already know KZ2 has the visuals to allow for great presentation. Assuming they're aiming to nail gameplay, the way it all comes together will provide a defining experience to remember.

 

That's why I have been posting questions on weather system and AI. The weather system could change the flow, controls and balance of a typical FPS. The AI... well, I am still looking for something that can match the simplicity/elegance and balanced AI Halo 1 introduced (but lost subsequently). So if it plays like Halo 1, I would welcome it in tears.

Resistance offers a deep combat system (via sophisticated weapon modes). But to me, there is something else that is hard to explain. You probably can't grasp it by reading reviews. Essentially, the maps are designed such that it is quite common to run into enemies in a 1-to-1 fashion for about 3 seconds. You have to pit everything you learned about RFOM weapons against this opponent within that short time. Then you need to leave the scene quickly to recoop before others show up. It is not as hectic as some PC FPS I tried, but not as slow as stop-n-pop games. The pace is just right for what it does. Halo 1 has great pace too.

So other than ostensible features like weather effects and AI, I believe as long as GG spent TONS of time play testing. They should be able to find the right game.

 

Actually there is a difference between the guns. One important think in Killzone was the secondary attack of each weapon.

The Helghast gun was effective in short rage shooting with its secondary attack. It worked like a shotgun and was an instant kill. On the other hand your normal gun could throw grenades.

 

Ironically, I remember people saying the same things about Resistance a year ago (Just another FPS).

For me it's everything I liked about Killzone 1, but the bad things are fixed (or seem to be so far), and new things are added (new weapons, new enemies, new cover system, physics system, much more atmospheric, etc). And we haven't even seen the MP yet.

 

That's not necessarily a good thing.

 

http://medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/screenshot_184439.jpg

That picture makes me giggle out loud like a little school girl.

ps. is this art?

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2007/236/928377_20070825_screen001.jpg

 

Nope. I am 99% sure this is in game

 

you need to see the developer demonstration in HD and you might change your mind. I think what set KZ2 apart from other FPS is the atmosphere and the cinematic (no HUD) approach.

 

its a combination of things that makes it look fun. since there are so many FPS out there, if you take the good things from a combination of games, it will be fun. like Resistance doesn't really bring anything new, but it was one of the best FPS i've played in a while.

for killzone, its the stunning visuals (i'm most impressed by the lighting and the blood splatter), the way the Helghast react when you shoot them up (it really looks satisfying when you kill them ) , the cover system, the destructible environments, the hectic battle going on, and the mini boss battles. watching the videos, i really want to play the game.

if the AI is good, the online is at least decent, there aren't any major bugs, its not TOO linear and the game is a decent length, i think it will be a big hit (unlike the first).

 

I personally like the lens effect and feel it looks good. It also adds a bit of colour amid all the grim looking environment and characters. It wouldn't hurt if they give you an option for it though.

On a separate note, I'm interested in the "medical pistol" mentioned. Does it work over longer range? Do you need to be next to the guy to heal him? May be they can have a game mechanic that, when Sev is shot down, your control transfers to someone nearby and have a time limit to use the medical pistol on Sev before game over?

 

Oh he knew that.

 

Hi all!
I would recommend watching the IGN videos instead. They are much more sharper and you can actually see that the textures are great. (Except upclose when 'Sev' is taking cover). The videos (gamespot vs ign) are like night and day.

http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/748/748475/vids_1.html
Enjoy!

 

Gamespot KZ2 videos are free, IGN's are not.

 

Well i have the link to megaupload for the IGN-HD video of the demo

 

Megaupload of the Gamesot demonstration in HD. ~340MB.

http://www.megaupload.com/se/?d=A9SDRJOK

It's offscreen but looks amazing!


In the IGN videos you can clearly see the ground blurs by the wind, espcially when the dev talks about the coversystem.

 

That would be a copyright infringement. If people want to see IGN's HD material, they should pay the subscription. If they're not paying the subscription, you don't go and take IGN's premium content and hand it out.

 

That why i did'nt actually post the link

 

Either way its just a matter of time till it ends up in gametrailers in HD without ridiculous subscriptions.

 

Killzone 2 Q&A: Roy Postma

Part 1: http://www.gametap.com/home/read/article/8a250901148d209101148f0ac0d50ca4
Part 2: http://www.gametap.com/home/read/article/8a25090114924715011493ba49ab02d7