[Gorillaz]

I would totally go back if GAF started playing again. Battlefield is the only thing that has come close for me.

Sooooo... a possible gaf killzone 2 reboot? If enough people got back into it this game would be thee shit.

[Gen X]

Yeah come on, be good to get new and old players together. Sounds like a couple of people are interested in playing this game for the first time just from reading this thread. I'm keen as, may even plonk the fiver down for the 6 maps, I mean, hell, it's only a fiver anyway. Just means one less Big Mac combo this week. =D

[KalBalboa]

My only real beefs with Killzone 2's MP was the over playing of Radec Academy and how little people seemed to play the DLC maps. I paid for the first pack and basically never played a match with anyone with the pack due to how few people were playing those specific maps.

[Nick Laslett]

Amongst all the other things KZ2 did well, it is worth singling out the implementation of bots, especially for those like me that dislike competitive multiplayer.

You can create an online custom game where you and friends can cooperate against a bot team or each lead your own bot team. The objective based game modes and classes add a lot of depth and encourage team work. This mode alone is essentially what Brink is in it's entirety. The bots make good foes, but also help you try and achieve the gameplay objectives, the medics heal you, engineers create turrets , etc which is more than can be said for most human players.

[Feindflug]

Killzone 2 is maybe the only game that I regret getting at full price this gen, such a boring & dull campaign with characters that I wanted to shoot (hi Rico) plus the worst controls I've seen in a high profile game this gen...I still can't get how this game got a 92% at metacritic and some people say that it's amazing or one of the best shooters ever - I guess I'm missing something.

About Killzone 3 I'm trying to beat it for about two weeks now but I can't bring myself to continue the game since I'm bored to death...at least the controls aren't shit this time and the tech is great.

[Erasus]

I love both these games. The hype up to KZ2 was insane and imo it delivered. KZ3 still good, but MP in KZ2 is miles better

[Gen X]

RE: the controls in 2 vs 3. I am using the exact same config in #3 as in #2 but the only difference is I have the crouch set to toggle in #3, something that was missing in KZ2. Man, what a massive difference this makes to me. So much more enjoyable.


Right, booting up KZ2 for some MP. Although I am in New Zealand I'll be on US servers since there are no Aussie/NZ/Pacific servers I can see running. If anyone is keen, Weak_Spot in my ID.

Just going to download these map packs before I start.

[Shikoro]

I still can't get how this game got a 92% at metacritic and some people say that it's amazing or one of the best shooters ever - I guess I'm missing something.

Maybe because it offered something new and refreshing in the genre and wasn't more or less a copy of some other game? I don't know...

About Killzone 3 I'm trying to beat it for about two weeks now but I can't bring myself to continue the game since I'm bored to death...at least the controls aren't shit this time and the tech is great.

I don't get it. These two games completely contrast each other. I understand if you don't like one game, but the other too? OK, whatever...

[Gorillaz]

Can't find my killzone 2 disc...this might take a min lol

but man I do remember the hype of the game when it first came out, that game was hot as fuck, servers full everywhere.

[shadowsdarknes]

This was pretty much the most gorgeous game in animated gif form. No other game had me wanting to see gifs of the game as much as KZ2.

[Gen X]

All six maps downloaded. Here we go! =D

[conman]

KZ2 is one of my favorite shooters of the generation. And one of my favorite MP shooters of all time. Haven't played that much MP since the old Counter-Strike days.

KZ3 was a disappointing mess of compromises and pandering to the lowest common denominator.

[//B1G]

I think I may hop back into MP... I still do from time to time. How are the servers looking nowadays?

Post up some PSN's and let's get some games going!
cheeseburgerhill

[WeAreStarStuff]

I've just added you three. My PSN is Weak_Spot and KZ2 is the best multiplayer experience I've had on PS3. :^p Anyone else is free to add me, just put GAF in the message or something.

Excellent. I don’ t usually play during the weekdays as I’m busy with work and whatnot, but I prob. will be on quite a bit this week and weekend. Don’t be fooled by my 1.82 k/d ratio; I started off terrible at this game for the longest time. The last 18months or so I’m usually around a 2.5 - 3.5k/d and I actively play for objectives. Damn, I’m sitting here at work right now and all I want is to decapitate with my shotgun so bad.

[rexor0717]

I absolutely love playing against the bots in this game. I don't know why, but its just a lot of fun for me.

[LastNac]

Still haven't finished it myself. Around the part where you're fighting Radec.

[Archon473]

Everyone is saying the campaign is boring. Are you being too trepidatious? Except on Elite when the AIs accuracy is godlike, you can either stick to cover and pick your shots or rush the enemy line. I didn't realize how effective going completely berserk was until I tried for the knife kills trophy. A lot of sections have endless waves of enemies and the game is waiting on the player to advance. Reaching a certain point triggers the progression of the level's script. If you're bored with popping out of cover and taking shots, rush the line. I sprinted through KZ2s final level knife in hand and reached Radec in two minutes. If you want to be more aggressive, be more aggressive. And the cover system is perfect. Holding against cover and allowing freedom of movement and where you lean... it's like Time Crisis.

I absolutely love playing against the bots in this game. I don't know why, but its just a lot of fun for me.

Because the bots are usually honest. Even in KZ1, you could sneak behind the AI and kill them. They needed to spot you or hear you before they detected you. How accurate they are is dependent on difficulty, but you can always improve your accuracy and movement speed to compete with them.

[Quikies83]

Lets roll
PSN: NotSureIfSiris

[fuzzyreactor]

always down for more killzone 2.


send me a message: haldalish

[//B1G]

Gen X and I have been running games, I'll add you two and hopefully we can get a good crew going.
Only thing is though since he's such a low rank it's hard to find servers we both can join. It's kind of annoying.

Man do I love this game though.

[Gen X]

Gen X is such a low rank it's hard to find servers we both can join. It's kind of annoying.

Yeah sorry about that. :^/ Looks like I need to get my game on, although I have had a few epic rounds given my n00b status.

[alr1ght]

Just make a new server with no rank restriction.

[Gen X]

Tired now. I am sure I will be hearing that *chirp* in my head while I sleep.

Good games, although a couple of new maps for me this session so I didn't do as well. SOme massive one in the dust and another one that was quite cluttered, almost like slums, but multi story and tonnes of narrow corridors and stairs and bridges. Didn't like that one at all. Too cluster fucked for my liking but maybe it was just my lack of knowledge and would be better with a shotty.

[//B1G]

I'm done for a while, good games guys. Top dog last game ;)
I forgot how much fun it is to snipe in this game! Was tearing it up as Scout on Pyrrhus Rise (the big sandy one, for Gen X). Usually I never go sniper but I decided to and man is it fun. One hit kills are so satisfying from long distances.

[fuzzyreactor]

fun games, cheeseburger was killing it

[//B1G]

and Killzone definitely has my favorite aesthetics and general visual style out of probably any game... well maybe Mirror's Edge would beat it out imo, but point being it looked fantastic overall; from the slight film grain to the insane skyboxes, motion blur, the attention to detail was top tier. It all meshed together so nicely to form a very cohesive worldview of this hugely oppressive planet and the malevolent overlords harvesting its powers.

gif time.

[XOMTOR]

About to jump on for a few hours. PSN ID is: XOMTOR

Of course I'm only Lieutenant Colonel right now so......

[KalBalboa]

I'll be on sometime this week for sure. You guys have me missing the ol' KZ2.

[H_Prestige]

KZ2 before they colored it up:



You can also see the original helghast design here. Why did they get rid of it? Looks badass.

[Grisby]

I know this is a KZ2 thread but I've played the game a fair enough amount. I decided to pop in KZ3 instead having only completed it once.

These graphics. Christ, you forget how good this game looks.

[Acrylic7]

I know this is a KZ2 thread but I've played the game a fair enough amount. I decided to pop in KZ3 instead having only completed it once. These graphics. Christ, you forget how good this game looks.

now imagine if they would have kept the same art direction and atmosphere. It would be even better.

[Y2Kev]

I know this is a KZ2 thread but I've played the game a fair enough amount. I decided to pop in KZ3 instead having only completed it once. These graphics. Christ, you forget how good this game looks.

I. KNOW.

Teh graphics are like holy fuq how possible on gpu from 2004

[H_Prestige]

You know what stands out even more than the graphics? The animation. It's next gen level compared to other shooters.

[OverHeat]

I know this is a KZ2 thread but I've played the game a fair enough amount. I decided to pop in KZ3 instead having only completed it once. These graphics. Christ, you forget how good this game looks.

But KZ2 look better then 3 except for IQ.

[Kolgar]

I just finished a level of KZ3 in 3D. My first evening with the new 3D display.

I don't even know what to say, except that kind of magic just shouldn't be possible on this generation of consoles.

[//B1G]

108-40 not bad, not bad

[Strike]

Played for about an hour. I'm rusty as hell. It also brought up a bad memory. Radec Academy is the single worst map in the entire game. I'll never understand its popularity. Absolute clusterfuck.

[Gen X]

I just had a pretty good round, back on Pyrrhus Rise. It was only about 8-10 vs the same #. Finished with the highest kills and quite a few points. Disarmed bomb, killed propogander speaker dude etc then when the game ends I get a network error before I get all my points. :^/ I'm only 7 points away from Master Sergeant too.

[The Xtortionist]

Quit singleplayer at I believe the second to last level because I got fed up with the input lag. Top-notch graphics and atmosphere though. No "too grey" complaints from me. I did think the guns sounded a bit underwhelming but KZ3 majorly improved on this.

Never played MP. Don't know why.

[Wax Free Vanilla]

But KZ2 look better then 3 except for IQ.

No it doesn't, but there's no point arguing as Killzone 2 and 3 are the best two looking games on PS3 - nothing else comes close.




Some screens from the XMB screenshot thread:

[Stallion Free]

Every time I see screens of the games it reminds me of how terribly small the FOV is and how weirdly short the player is.

[acevans2]

I love KZ2. The campaign and the multiplayer both blew me away, and I'm not sure any other FPS has made me feel the same this generation.

[Net_Wrecker]

KZ2 before they colored it up: You can also see the original helghast design here. Why did they get rid of it? Looks badass.

Man I wish they stuck with this look. The same thing happened with the Gears of War franchise. It's like they took the "next gen color palette" joke to heart, and made a point of putting AlL DaT cOlOrS and ruined the stark, oppressive tone of the game.

[SunhiLegend]

It's been ages since I last played KZ2. I'll probably be popping in some games this week, I'll add some people in here, my ID is SunhiLegend.

[alr1ght]

Put up a server where KZ2 shines. 20 players, no assault, no rpg. It's called "Godtier Settings" if you want to join.

[//B1G]

i'm all over it. should do no shotty as well!

[The_Hitcher89]

Put up a server where KZ2 shines. 20 players, no assault, no rpg. It's called "Godtier Settings" if you want to join.

Make it Radec 24/7, and I'm in.

Wait, did I say Radec 24/7? I meant No Radec, regular Saluman

[AgentP]

I hate this hyperbole that seems to be popular now.

"Uncharted 2 was great, Uncharted 3 sucked!"

"KZ2 was awesome, KZ3 was garbage!"

Sorry, but the difference in the games and their sequel are minimal at best. If you like one, you should like the other.

IMO KZ3 > KZ2 both for MP and SP, but like UC the one game follows the other so people are just no longer amazed by the originality.

[revolverjgw]

No it doesn't, but there's no point arguing as Killzone 2 and 3 are the best two looking games on PS3 - nothing else comes close. Some screens from the XMB screenshot thread: pics]

Guerrilla's artists have no peer in the FPS field

(though I think KZ2 is better for that)

I hate this hyperbole that seems to be popular now. "Uncharted 2 was great, Uncharted 3 sucked!" "KZ2 was awesome, KZ3 was garbage!" Sorry, but the difference in the games and their sequel are minimal at best. If you like one, you should like the other. IMO KZ3 > KZ2 both for MP and SP, but like UC the one game follows the other so people are just no longer amazed by the originality.

And this is very true. Goddamn gamers are the most binary motherfuckers. It's hard to take some people's critiques seriously when their perspective is so skewed.

[H_Prestige]

Put up a server where KZ2 shines. 20 players, no assault, no rpg. It's called "Godtier Settings" if you want to join.

Cool. I'll be on later tonight.