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[andycapps]

To be fair, a hidden spawn point constantly spewing out identical, faceless enemies until some unknown line is crossed is a very healthy and realistic way of looking at the War on Terror.

:lol :lol

 

[xBerserker]

Not sure if this has been answered but, will Killzone 2 have Home game launching support?

 

[iamcool388]

Not sure if this has been answered but, will Killzone 2 have Home game launching support?

Seb Downie (QA Manager at GG) has consistently stated that they are supporting Home, but they havent yet revealed how, or to what extent.

 

[Esch]

Are the enemies at least pretty dynamic and good to fight? I don't mind CoD4s scripting but fighting those vanilla soldiers is terrible.

 

[DeZimatoR]

Killzone's intro was my all time favourite, I think I've seen it at least a 100 times. But this...oh my god, they topped. Everything. I'm only at 3 hours into the game but...it a new kind of FPS. Sure, scripted as hell like COD4, but the atmosphere, the weapons, and of course, the graphics... can't find words.

 

[TTP]

Killzone's intro was my all time favourite, I think I've seen it at least a 100 times. But this...oh my god, they topped. Everything. I'm only at 3 hours into the game but...it a new kind of FPS. Sure, scripted as hell like COD4, but the atmosphere, the weapons, and of course, the graphics... can't find words.

It could have been a mediocre at the best with all this hype and expectations after the infamous video, but it's really an AAA game. I'm not sure yet that it's classic or anywhere near that, but Sony must have really pulled all the strings to make it happen.

Oh god. Please, define "scripted".

 

[hitoshi]

Oh god. Please, define "scripted".

Enemies / reinforcements don't appear until you have reached a certain point (trigger) on the map or killed everyone alive. Everything happens the same way as first time - enemies come from a certain point and so on. But no infinite enemy spawning like COD4. Sorry if I was ambiguous.

 

[iceatcs]

Enemies / reinforcements don't appear until you have reached a certain point (trigger) on the map or killed everyone alive. Everything happens the same way as first time - enemies come from a certain point and so on. But no infinite enemy spawning like COD4. Sorry if I was ambiguous.

That's understand for seamless section levels.

 

[TTP]

Enemies / reinforcements don't appear until you have reached a certain point (trigger) on the map or killed everyone alive. Everything happens the same way as first time - enemies come from a certain point and so on. But no infinite enemy spawning like COD4. Sorry if I was ambiguous.

Not only that. In COD4 enemies would walk into the same positions every time and stick to a scripted behaviour until dead. Not so in Killzone 2. And every fight is different even if you approach it the same way.

What you mention is what happens in the 99% of videogames. Things happens when you reach a certain point. COD4 scripting goes a step further than simply staging a "situation". It directs every actor in it. Not so in Killzone 2.

 

[Broadbandito]

nice box for k2 on gamestop.com link

 

[jjasper]

Enemies / reinforcements don't appear until you have reached a certain point (trigger) on the map or killed everyone alive. Everything happens the same way as first time - enemies come from a certain point and so on. But no infinite enemy spawning like COD4. Sorry if I was ambiguous.

Thank god.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Enemies / reinforcements don't appear until you have reached a certain point (trigger) on the map or killed everyone alive. Everything happens the same way as first time - enemies come from a certain point and so on. But no infinite enemy spawning like COD4. Sorry if I was ambiguous.

God does exist

 

[iceatcs]

nice box for k2 on gamestop.com link

LOL wow.

 

[Broadbandito]

LOL wow.

:lol

 

[SSM25]

Killzone's intro was my all time favourite, I think I've seen it at least a 100 times. But this...oh my god, they topped. Everything. I'm only at 3 hours into the game but...it a new kind of FPS. Sure, scripted as hell like COD4, but the atmosphere, the weapons, and of course, the graphics... can't find words.

It could have been a mediocre at the best with all this hype and expectations after the infamous video, but it's really an AAA game. I'm not sure yet that it's classic or anywhere near that, but Sony must have really pulled all the strings to make it happen.

KZ1 intro is AMAZING!!..I can't imagine how the managed make a better one.

 

[Kittonwy]

Not only that. In COD4 enemies would walk into the same positions every time and stick to a scripted behaviour until dead. Not so in Killzone 2. And every fight is different even if you approach it the same way.

What you mention is what happens in the 99% of videogames. Things happens when you reach a certain point. COD4 scripting goes a step further than simply staging a "situation". It directs every actor in it. Not so in Killzone 2.

So it's more like UNCHARTED!!!111!!!

(where enemies enter the level through a set entry point and then the AI takes over) than COD4 (totally cripted + shitty AI) then?

 

[TTP]

So it's more like UNCHARTED!!!111!!!

(where enemies enter the level through a set entry point and then the AI takes over) than COD4 (totally cripted + shitty AI) then?

Of course.

 

[F#A#Oo]

nice box for k2 on gamestop.com link

I love that game! Sukuza in the rain FTW!

 

[AndyD]

So it's more like UNCHARTED!!!111!!!

(where enemies enter the level through a set entry point and then the AI takes over) than COD4 (totally cripted + shitty AI) then?

This is what makes sense, and what I hope K2 is like. I dont see a problem with cues and triggers, after all they have to make it atmospheric and story driven somehow. But COD4 was terrible from that point of view, its like they were on rails, to the point where on some tough levels I learned exactly where to throw a grenade and they would walk right into it...

 

[NeoUltima]

nice box for k2 on gamestop.com link

At least they got the back of the box right

 

[ChryZ]

So it's more like UNCHARTED!!!111!!!

(where enemies enter the level through a set entry point and then the AI takes over) than COD4 (totally cripted + shitty AI) then?

That's actually how it goes in Killzone(1) too. The AI will seek cover, switch cover, rush you (only Elites), etc

 

[XxBigP123xX]

At least they got the back of the box right

Look at all those features

 

[Death Dealer]

its like they were on rails, to the point where on some tough levels I learned exactly where to throw a grenade and they would walk right into it...

COD series has always felt that way to me, like a Disney animatronics dark ride.

Here's to hoping KZ2 has good AI.

 

[dfyb]

custom soundtrack, wooooooo

 

[lynux3]

DLC confirmed.

 

[Byakuya769]

At least they got the back of the box right
OMFG_BACK_OF_BOX.jpg

is that really true? MATCHMAKING/LOBBIES!!!!!! Kittonwy, give me a rawr.


WTF, CUSTOM SOUNDTRACK!!!!!????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lord Error]

CGI, but I'm definitely sure that it uses high-poly objects / models directly from the game.

Really? The intro where Sev looks himself in the mirror, etc. is not actually fully realtime but a pre-recorded video? What about other cutscenes in the game?

 

[Kuroyume]

Does the game have the Youtube recording thing?

 

[Kittonwy]

Really? The intro where Sev looks himself in the mirror, etc. is not actually fully realtime but a pre-recorded video? What about other cutscenes in the game?

I thought that scene was controllable by the player.

 

[DrPirate]

Really? The intro where Sev looks himself in the mirror, etc. is not actually fully realtime but a pre-recorded video? What about other cutscenes in the game?

That's not the intro they're talking about sir.

 

[Lord Error]

That's not the intro they're talking about sir.

Ah, OK. I too thought you were able to control your character in that sequence I was talking about.

 

[Byakuya769]

no one as hyped as me for all the things listed on the back of the box?

 

[KZObsessed]

The custom soundtracks is just for the multiplayer I believe. Still awesome tho.

Youtube recording isn't included, but I think I remember someone mentioning they might add it later.

 

[dfyb]

The custom soundtracks is just for the multiplayer I believe. Still awesome tho.

multiplayer is all i'd use it for. i'll load in some tribes 2 music

 

[No_Style]

Assuming that back cover is real and there's no install required... Then why the 52 MB space requirement? That's a big save file, if that's the case.

 

[KZObsessed]

multiplayer is all i'd use it for

Same here. I want to hear DE MAN!!!1!1's awesome soundtrack.

 

[Byakuya769]

Definitely, custom music is only for fragging you guys! I always liked the single player music to be what the developers intended it to be, like watching a schindler's list with abba replacing the real music otherwise.

 

[Insane Metal]

Custom soundtrack only in Multiplayer IIRC.



Anyway awesome. Can't wait to plays this damn game. I'm buying my ps3 next month.

 

[DMeisterJ]

Matchmaking? In-game invites? And most importantly, no install (or really small install, 52mb). Cool!

 

[No_Style]

I didn't notice any music in any of the KZ2 MP videos. Does it even have any? I'm thinking it'll be similar to COD4's MP music where it just chimes in at quiet moments.

 

[Ozorov]

Look at all those features

Wait.. 52 megabytes? Soo... No install? :O

 

[No_Style]

Wait.. 52 megabytes? Soo... No install? :O

Nope.

 

[KernelPanic]

Wait.. 52 megabytes? Soo... No install? :O

It was confirmed a while ago that the game has no install.

 

[Ozorov]

Sweet. I hate those installs. Anyone knows if UK will have the same pre-order-bonus as US Gamestop? - Earlier demo.

 

[Fenderputty]

Custom soundtrack only in Multiplayer IIRC.

Fucking sweet. I wouldn't want to use it for SP anyway.

 

[Insane Metal]

Fucking sweet. I wouldn't want to use it for SP anyway.

And judging from what we've seen so far, the OST is pretty fucking sweet.

 

[Enojado]

DLC confirmed.

It's been confirmed for a while. One of the devs at the ps forums has been talking about dlc for a bit in the sense that they will talk about their dlc plans later. In the latest ask the dev thread he says he thinks they'll get more specific about dlc around game release.

We'll be releasing more info on the DLC around release of the actual game I think.

He also mentions that they have improved the graphics in MP which, to me, is insane b/c I already think MP looks absolutely sick.

 

[Dante]

Went to Gamestop to get my Demo card, They didn't have em in yet.

 

[hulot]

Really? The intro where Sev looks himself in the mirror, etc. is not actually fully realtime but a pre-recorded video? What about other cutscenes in the game?

Sev looking at himself in the mirror is definitely realtime, it's right before you take control. The CG is the intro that plays upon bootup.

But no infinite enemy spawning like COD4. Sorry if I was ambiguous.

Are you sure about that? Have you completed it? I could have sworn a few levels were like that.

 

[AndyD]

Assuming that back cover is real and there's no install required... Then why the 52 MB space requirement? That's a big save file, if that's the case.

Trophies also take up a bit of space due to all the images. And they may do a tiny install behind the scenes to keep your stats and whatnot locally so you can see them if you are offline.