The framerate's more consistent now and MLAA seems to be better tuned. In the previous beta the iron sight wasn't smoothed at all and now it is, zoomed and from the hip.
Very much liking aiming with Move, turning definitely takes some getting used to but it's not as bad as I was expecting. I turned horizontal deadzone down to 0% and vertical to 10 or 20%. I always play through the story campaign first so that'll be good practise.
Called my wife at home and asked her to download it so its ready when I get home from work... she cant find it so I guess its not up on the NA store yet?
Called my wife at home and asked her to download it so its ready when I get home from work... she cant find it so I guess its not up on the NA store yet?
I think they said it would be released at 10AM Pacific time, so that is a little over an hour from now.
Issues with the story again. i was affraid of that. Problem is Sev is such a boring character with crap voice acting and Rico is one of the most annoying characters in gaming history. I was hoping Malcolm Mcthingymejig and Ray Winston would make up for it. still 8.5 not a bad score and IGN do suck
Issues with the story again. i was affraid of that. Problem is Sev is such a boring character with crap voice acting and Rico is one of the most annoying characters in gaming history. I was hoping Malcolm Mcthingymejig and Ray Winston would make up for it. still 8.5 not a bad score and IGN do suck
^^^ Agree with you on that ^^^ I hope we don't get a bunch of foul language thrown into the dialogue just for the hell of it. Last game had me laughing at some points when the f-word would just get over used.
i oredered it on amazon before assassins creed brotherhood,and dead space 2 and there collectors were horrible so i cancelled it the day after i got dead space 2 collectors.horrible gun,and jack n the box.
Often beautiful visuals, much more varied thematically over Killzone 2 but always consistent
Improved story
Less swearing, more cut-scenes, more mature production
Slicker controls mean less perceived ‘lag’
Rico: he came good
Multiplayer will no doubt last until the next one
Cons:
Doesn’t have the same wow factor as Killzone 2 did
Some sticking points with the difficulty curve
Ending lacks clarity, but leaves the door wide open for Killzone 4
Killzone 2 fans will lap up this continuation of one of the PS3′s best games. It’s a well made game with a much better story, more rounded characters and oodles more variety. Gone are the sole dull greys and browns of Helghan of old, the planet now serving up rich jungles and snowy outposts in amongst the heavy metal of the urban settings, and it’s all the better for it. It’s not perfect, but it’s smart enough to know that, instead offering a ballistic run-through that’ll keep you busy until it’s complete.
And then there’s Elite mode, and that all-encompassing multiplayer…
i oredered it on amazon before assassins creed brotherhood,and dead space 2 and there collectors were horrible so i cancelled it the day after i got dead space 2 collectors.horrible gun,and jack n the box.
I could of told you those collecters editions would be horrible. there was pics of the tiny dead space gun online for while before was released and the Assassins jack n the box looked cheapy. i think Helghast edition is going to be awesome
Although the plot is typically light, the characterization and style of exposition have increased tenfold since Killzone 2. We get our first look at the Helghast senate -- a bitter group of twisted old men who resemble The Dark Crystal's Skexies in many ways -- and the utterly brilliant Jorhan Stahl, who has quickly become one of my favorite characters of all time thanks in no small part to the wonderful performance put forth by Malcolm McDowell.
The ISA, as always, are notably less likable than the "villains" of the piece, but they are at least more bearable this time. Even Rico -- the franchise's perpetual "Scrappy Doo" -- has been grounded somewhat and manages to avoid grating on the nerves quite so much. Our main protagonist, Tomas 'Sev' Sevchenko, still lacks personality but has been given more to say and do, and is easier to sympathize with than last time. Although there's still no reason to not root for the Helghast, Killzone 3's story is an enjoyable roller coaster ride that's worth getting into just for the enthralling rivalry between Stahl and Orlock.
The game feels a lot faster than Killzone 2, with Guerrilla tightening up the controls to make them more responsive, and adding features like a cover-sliding ability in order to make for a more fluid and versatile experience. While much of the input lag from the last game has been removed, this has not been done at the expense of the franchise's signature "weighty" feel. Sevchenko will sprint faster and aim quicker, but he'll still feel like he has a presence in the game world, and isn't just some floating, disembodied specter with a gun. Killzone 3 is still one of the only games around with a true sense of heft and realism, simply presented in a faster, more receptive way.
The cover-based meat of the game is peppered with a surprising amount of variety, as Guerrilla takes you on a tour of Helghan. From snowy mountains to deep jungles, the environments of Killzone 3 constantly change, and bring a huge amount of color to the experience. Anybody who complained that the Killzone 2 was just a mess of brown and grey ought to be satisfied by the predominantly green and red palette that Guerrilla has provided in this fresh installment. The jungle level alone should put paid to the belief that Killzone only comes in drab flavors.
Accompanying the level variety is a tasty collection of new toys to play with. Chief among them would be the Jetpack, which is an incredible amount of fun to use. Armed with its own machine gun and changing the animation and visuals to make one feel like they're incased in a death-dealing machine, the jetpack is pure satisfaction to use. Leaping around a map dispensing bullets like candy is a simple joy, and one that has been captured perfectly in Killzone 3. Of course, leaping high in the air makes you an exposed target, so boosting and regularly hiding from enemy fire is crucial. My only complaint about the Jetpack is that you just don't get to use it enough.
Still some loading/checkpoint hiccups.
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The single-player campaign has its issues, most notable with the cheap "ambush" moments and some random mid-level loading that occasionally threatens the immersion of the experience, but on the whole, Killzone 3 provides a superior offering than 2008. A better story, richer characters, quicker gameplay, more variety and fun gadgets conspire to create a rewarding experience that's worth playing through more than once, just for fun. I've already beaten the game twice on two different difficulty levels prior to this review, and I intend to attempt the brutally punishing Elite in the near future as well.
If you find the game is too tough to handle, you could always bring a friend with you. For the first time in the series, Killzone 3 brings both online and split-screen co-op to the table. Co-op players simply step into the shoes of a secondary character and accompany the host around, shooting at whatever he's shooting. It's not exactly the most involved and details co-op experience, but it's a nice little extra.
This is strange as the groaning in the new multiplayer beta really sticks out to me:
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As far as sound goes, I have already praised Malcolm McDowell, but the rest of the cast holds up its end of the bargain as well. There's also an inspiring musical score on hand, and the typically meaty sound effects we've come to expect. I am still disappointed that the multiplayer's audio still feels somewhat sterile, as I'd like to hear more than grunts and groans coming from the characters, but it's a small complaint.
Killzone 3 is as close to perfect as online shooters get, and I do not say that lightly. The single-player could still use a little bit of work, but its faults pale in comparison to the amount of entertainment that the multiplayer provides, not to mention that the story mode itself really provides some greatness when it needs to. I don't think the PlayStation 3 has ever had quite such a rounded, satisfactory package as this, with this level of polish, refinement and pure, simple, unpretentious action.
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better make the most of it until everyone gets the hang of it
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