PSXE Poll Update: Killzone 2 Met The Hype, Tops In The FPS World
Well, the response has been clear: our readers believe that Killzone 2 did indeed live up to the hype, and is now the greatest FPS ever made.
We have difficulty contending the point, as we can't help but agree. Perhaps the "best FPS ever made" part is more subjective at this point - maybe revolutionary titles like Wolfenstein hold a different sort of value in the annals of video game history - but we certainly believe it's the top FPS of the generation. I played both Halo 3 and Resistance 2 through to completion, and while I loved both, KZ2 is simply another step in a new and exciting direction. Every step is intense, the action feels more real and authentic than it does in any other FPS I've ever played, and there's no doubt that it's a significant challenge. Even though 2009 is loaded with potential gems, we're certain Killzone 2 will earn a spot in our coveted Game of the Year nominations when the year is finally over.
Now, we switch things up a bit. It's an extraordinarily subjective question and we only have places for 10 titles, so we're bound to leave out a few favorites. But you may have to think about the answer: what game has the best storyline ever? What might it be? Perhaps one can argue that almost all the main Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid entries should be included, but as we can't do that, we're only picking what we consider to be the best. Granted, you may disagree, but if so, simply choose your favorite on the existing list. And for the record, we really hope to see the continuing trend of better and better plots in the video game realm...people like Kojima need to keep their creative juices flowing!
3/8/2009 Ben Dutka
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rell
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 8:37:43 AM
The_R0gue_Ninja
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 10:28:27 PM
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The_R0gue_Ninja
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 10:30:58 PM
SerendipityDeus
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 10:29:02 PM
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shindelion
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:27:11 PM
chilker
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:37:54 AM
There's that MGS collection for $30 that has the first 3, and the 4th one is slowly dropping in price, and it's fantastic.
And several of the old Final Fantasies have been remade several times, so I'm sure you can pick up a couple for dirt cheap and catch up on some classics!
LimitedVertigo
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 10:56:30 PM
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IonHawk
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 4:10:57 PM
FFXIIIon360
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 10:56:51 PM
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keaton
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:54:46 PM
But this is strictly opinion and we each have our own :)
NoSmokingBandit
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:08:11 PM
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Idk if i told this story before, but i will again just in case. I was playing in the desert level place (forget what its called) and met a guy as i was going up the steps. I fired off a quick shot with my bolt gun and the bolt caught the tail of his jacket and pinned him to the wall, kicking and screaming, until it blew up. THE TAIL OF HIS JACKET! I died 3 seconds later because i was dumbstruck and amazed that they actually rendered his coat tail and made it integral to the gameplay.
The volumetric effects are great for a console too. Often games just use pre-rendered sprites for explosions, but KZ2 actually creates smoke that interacts with the environment.
One more little bit that amazed me:
Go to Visari's palace where you fight Radec's troops and look at the door to Visari's office. See the gas lamps? Shoot their stands, gas tanks are in them. If you hit the right ones they will catch the tapestries on fire and you can watch the flames climb up the fabric, slowly devouring it pixel by pixel.
KZ2 really is the new Half Life, imo. I believe KZ2 will be used as a benchmark for console shooters for this generation.
bigrailer19
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:14:06 PM
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you hit it right on its amazing to me as well, and i know alot of people hated the voice acting and dialogue but i find it ammusing not brilliant but not rediculous either! on another note it is my fav. FPS the MP is awesome and i cant tell you how great it is too have a game actually support clans to a great extent unlike COD where i can have a clan tag and thats it!
Btw got my VALOR CITATION trophy today (top 1% in KZ2) aww i can smell the platinum trophy now!!!!
As for best story i gotta say mgs series, prob. MGS4, i really like GoW series also.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:23:50 PM
shindelion
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:24:14 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:27:20 PM
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shindelion
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:28:47 PM
keaton
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:09:16 AM
shindelion
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:18:44 AM
rell
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 8:54:20 AM
RebelExtrm02
Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 11:37:44 PM
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To me videogames are for having fun with your friends.
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Neurotoxiny
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:02:44 AM
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MirrorSoul
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 6:17:53 AM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:12:54 AM
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I think the graphics were amazing (especially for a console) but other than that I didn't think there was anything that would even put it in the same sentence as a HalfLife or HalfLife2. I think the storyline was weak and I didn't care for the controls. I believe a better statement would be "KZ2 is one of the best console FPS ever", I will admit to that.
Godslim
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 9:53:07 AM
CH1N00K
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 11:13:42 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:21:14 AM
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ThugNificent101
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 1:27:27 AM
Fatcat3788
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 2:36:58 AM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 10:24:43 AM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:26:31 AM
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firehahahahaha
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:43:29 AM
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As for KZ2, I really really love it, and I can't stop playing it online, which is something for me cause I never play online. Amazing game.
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 1:02:06 AM
raztad
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 1:15:07 AM
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MGS story is awesome tough a bit convoluted. Havent completed any FF game so Idk.
Quote from Old Snake: "this is real life not some fantasy game" :D.
LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 2:07:00 AM
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englishgolfer
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 2:13:46 AM
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Random_Steve
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 3:09:58 AM
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Ultimadream
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 4:11:54 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 9:45:16 AM
Banky A
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 1:51:25 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 4:32:57 AM
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JohnnyGold
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 6:16:58 AM
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- the pixelation on a shadow in a cutscene
- rico says "take out those rpgs" too many times in level 1.
- the textures dont look imaginitive enough.
and on and on.
xbox owners are officially jealous.
Ultimadream
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 6:20:03 AM
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Gow49ers
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 8:25:09 AM
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Godslim
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 9:55:33 AM
Troy Powers
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 8:43:43 AM
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Godslim
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 9:54:40 AM
xnonsuchx
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 8:09:20 PM
Scarecrow
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 11:52:52 AM
dveisalive
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 8:46:59 AM
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Banky A
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 1:54:49 PM
Scarecrow
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 11:54:17 AM
Sir Shak
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 9:15:17 AM
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Daedusian
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 10:48:33 AM
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CH1N00K
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 11:22:12 AM
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I didn't play fires of liberation for the Xbox so I can't judge on that one.
But the story of the pilots out of that game always sucked me in. I know that it's not on the list, but it's on mine, anyone else feel the same?
Xplicit
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 12:21:00 PM
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Geobaldi
Monday, March 09, 2009 @ 5:44:21 PM
BikerSaint
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 4:15:06 AM
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Alienange
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 8:09:47 AM
BikerSaint
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 1:25:29 PM
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OK, thanks on the 411
Sorry to admit it but I've never heard of Black Isle studio's either, but that's probably since RPG's aren't really my thing & why Planescape flew under my radar.
BTW, has Black Isle done anything else besides RPG's that I might wanna start hunting around for??
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Geobaldi
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 8:23:20 PM
RadioHeader
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 @ 7:00:16 PM
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 @ 2:20:24 AM
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Cpt_Geez
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Sunday, March 08, 2009 @ 10:27:10 PM