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Scheduled release date:

February 22, 2011

Publisher:

SCEA

Developer:

Guerrilla Games

Number Of Players:

1-32

Genre:

FPS

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Although we’ve got nearly four months before Killzone 3 is finally available in finished form, the beta test is currently running and after significant play time, it’s safe to say one thing: few will be disappointed come February. In addition to being the prettiest multiplayer experience to date – the beta alone proves the game is a visual masterpiece – it should also be one of the most stable and robust online shooters around. One can only guess at the sheer level of detail and vibrancy we’ll see in the single-player campaign; the maps included in the beta certainly give us hints and clues, and the spectacular gameplay is one huge indication of overall quality. If you’ve been lucky enough to score a spot in the beta, you’ll likely agree with what is said here; if you’re on the outside looking in….well, I hate to be smug, but you’re missing out. I’m not even a fan of multiplayer action and I found this to be highly entertaining.

Perhaps the weight alteration should be the first order of business. KZ2 had a very particular weight and feel that separated it from other titles in the genre. Now, some of that feel remains and it’s certainly weightier than a Call of Duty, for example, but Guerrilla has clearly tweaked the formula; your character is a bit more fleet of foot and while the animations and reactions are realistic, the heavy sensation has been lifted to some degree. I’m not sure if fans of KZ2 will be happy to hear this, but they shouldn’t be too surprised, as the developers have spoken about the control changes during interviews this year. Perhaps it was about bending to peer pressure or perhaps it’s just because the designers thought they’d make it better with less weight…or maybe it’s a combination of the two. Either way, though, while I do miss the distinct heaviness of KZ2, the weight isn’t completely gone and control is borderline sublime.

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The beta offers you the chance to participate in all sorts of modes, including standard Guerrilla Warfare (basically Team Deathmatch) and a more specialized Operations mode where satisfying various objectives are the name of the game. Small cut-scenes accompany the latter, which gives it more of an adventure-driven theme, and you can always pick between five separate “Careers” before loading out. There’s Tactician, Engineer, Infiltrator, Field Medic, and Marksman, all of which have specific primary weapons and special abilities. The Engineer, for instance, can repair busted ammunition boxes. Your choice will likely depend on the map, too, as the smaller Frozen Dam area might prompt you to choose the Infiltrator and his devastating up-close shotgun. This is the kind of strategy multiplayer aficionados have come to expect in their online experiences, so it’s not really anything new, but it all works exceedingly well.

The controls and balance are just about right and it’s pretty tough to spot any glaring problems that need to be fixed. There’s one stairway in the Frozen Dam that sort of has a broken step; you have to jump over it even though it doesn’t look like there’s anything wrong with it. There are also a few minor hitches and glitches here and there but besides that…I’m not sure what else Guerilla has to do, besides dot a few “I”s and cross a few “T”s. Camping is sort of discouraged and the stealth kills and jetpacks are nice features that don’t feel tacked on or out of whack, although it can be immensely frustrating to be stuck on a map with a lot of sneakers, who wait in the shadows to slit your throat. I also think spinning on the X axis can be a touch flighty. But besides that, this is about what one would expect from Killzone 3: a pretty damn amazing shooter with a ridiculous amount of potential. They’ve got almost four months to polish this up…? Just a few tweaks and some fine-tuning? Well, damn.

11/1/2010 Ben Dutka

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Neo_Aeon666
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:02:37 PM
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T-T I wish I were invited to the beta. Think I was a little too late in downloading the theme for ps3 plus users :(

Glad to see it is turning out very well. This will be my *serious* shooter purchase of 2011 with Duke Nukem beeing my *messy scatty funny* shooter :D Now if GT5 could land in my hands the world would be a better place.

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LegendaryWolfeh
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 5:51:01 PM

The 5000 cap was done in about 10 minutes i think, so yeah. LOL

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:05:31 PM
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It's gonna be one wild ride. I look forward to the PSXE review, and some other reviews that will no doubt bash it into the ground for not being a CoD title.

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fluffer nutter
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 12:21:04 AM

You look forward to bashing reviews? I look forward to constructive criticism.

4 up, 1 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 1:55:28 AM

Yes, as an avid reader I sometimes amuse myself with poor attempts to be "unique". A great dumping ground is destructoid. Kotaku also flirts with insanity sometimes as well as certain folks at IGN. I enjoy a good laugh.

When you already know you are going to buy the game, you don't really need to be searching for glowing reviews.

10 up, 1 down

CONTRABAND
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:05:39 PM
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it always was a day1 for me, but after my time in the beta i will Pre-ordee the helghast edition!

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Jawknee
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:08:08 PM
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Not a big deal they changed the feel of the controls. Killzone 2 was unique but was ultimately flawed when it came to close combat. I like how Bad Company 2 feels the best which is somewhere in between Call of Duty and Killzone 2. So if it's anything like that I'll be happy. Can't wait for this game. Funny, IGN said this beta is running better and smoother than most games on the market. hahaha. PS3 and it's 1st party developers FTW!

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:10:12 PM

IGN is right. I've been in plenty of betas...this doesn't even feel like a beta. Feels like I'm playing the final game.

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Jawknee
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:13:03 PM

Simply amazing.

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FatherSun
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:34:05 PM

Adjusting the controls not an issue. I hope you can at least feel a difference when changing artillery. I should not be able to run with a bazooka as fast a soldier with an machine gun.

Close combat looks interesting. Cant wait to snap some Helgan necks.

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maxpontiac
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 10:57:05 AM

That's amazing news, and it's on the free to play PSN.

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Qubex
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:17:01 PM
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It simply has to be my most anticipated game... I cannot wait to pick up Killzone 3, a day 1 purchase for me :)

...I should add Uncharted 3 to that as well...

How many here will snap it up on the first day of release....

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

Last edited by Qubex on 11/1/2010 10:17:30 PM

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Jawknee
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:17:47 PM

You know I will! Can't wait.

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FatherSun
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:28:06 PM

Definite! Pre-Order!

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HighOnFire
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 3:09:41 PM

Day one. This is my most wanted for next year.

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sirbob6
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 4:53:14 PM

I'll be there day one to bash in the skulls of the ISA scum.

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FatherSun
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:27:06 PM
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My Beta code isnt working! Waiting on Sony CS. I wish to experience this Beta/On the market comparison myself!

I also did not receive an invitation to the PSRewards Beta. Not my month for Betas it seems. :(

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FatherSun
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:45:32 PM

See my comment below...

Last edited by FatherSun on 11/1/2010 10:47:00 PM

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Shams
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:28:10 PM
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Demos, betas, sneak vids. I'm all set. I'll be saving all the surprises for my D1P, as i always do with Sony's 1st/2nd party exclusives. Will i get slaughtered on my first MP outing? For sure, and probably many more after that. Will i still enjoy the game? Damn straight.

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FatherSun
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:48:01 PM
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I read somewhere that during the BETA that a largescale MAP-CHANGING event took place. Is this fact or fiction? I always wanted mutiplayer games to include this type of feature. Whereas the Developers just drop a bomb and change the map forever. Or a new common enemy emerges making the difficulty level jump. Imagine the possibilities.

Final attempt to make the request mentioned below. Just curious if this would work...

Ben, Is it possible to institute some sort of member voting system? You know, "You have been voted OFF the Island" type of thing. I ask this because everyday I see a comment or two that are simply there to derail the entire thread. This site is not alone of course but this is the only site I actually care to protect from just plain illogical behavior. I admit that the exchanges are quite entertaining but it seems that in general the membership prefers to remain on topic and if there is to be a debate it will be with true passion and honest opinion. As well as respect for those personal opinions. I know that it is a very sensitive topic looking at it from an administrative point of view but give it some consideration.

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Jawknee
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 10:57:20 PM

You can email him.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 11:14:22 PM

We might do that in the future; we'll have to see. But I must once again try to turn people to the forums for that intelligent discussion of which you speak. The more Commenters from the main site that go in there, the better it will be.

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FatherSun
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 11:19:37 PM

@jawknee. I was going to email but I also wanted some feedback from members too. Not sure if it is the best idea but some of the trolls need to be controlled somehow. Funny creatures they are. Maybe the condition is a cry for help?

Thanks Ben. I will try to participate in the forums more.

Last edited by FatherSun on 11/1/2010 11:21:35 PM

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Jawknee
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 11:26:29 PM

Ah, I see. Yes they are funny indeed.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 12:07:07 AM

Well, I don't really think we have a troll problem. In fact, I doubt any really exist right now.

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fluffer nutter
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 12:23:09 AM

Come to the forums. We joke around but you get a lot less fanboyism and "try hards" in there. Just make sure to keep your pants up.

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FatherSun
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 12:25:47 AM

Actually Ben you are right. PSX does not have a troll problem. When I wrote the comment I was surfing and saw some just plain outrageous stuff, Then when I came here first thing I saw was "cough PSX something or another cough cough" Stuff.. Then.. same person on another thread.. Downing the PS3 just for the sake of it. A killjoy attempt. Some people are just bitter I guess. Jawknee knew what to do with him. lol.

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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:09:04 AM

That would be a very good idea for implementation. The ability for a quick community consensus to get rid of any post/posters that are trying to either derail the thread, or introduce an over-the-top amount of hostility would be a very good thing. The only problem I foresee with this is a group of people constantly trying to get rid of one other person in particular. Perhaps a member levelling system to potentially alleviate this?

And I'll get to the forums sooner or later. I promise.
Peace.

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Killa Tequilla
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 3:41:59 AM

We are all in the " same island " here ya know?
Who made you better than the other?
Sometimes people just missread my comments posted. Anyway, please don't call me a troll. Just like Jawknee said, " Tell em to Go Awaaaaay! "

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Superman915
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 11:09:34 PM
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i need to practice my killzone mp. i never really played it much.

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Temjin001
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 11:44:00 PM
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phew, writing a review for Castlevania takes a lot of time. THe game has so much to write about. I just submitted it.

As for Killzone 3, I really want to play this one. It keeps looking better and better and February won't come soon enough.

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johnld
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 11:57:53 PM
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i'm still a bit pissed i didnt get into the killzone 3 beta even after getting plus. i figured since it was a first party game they'll allow more people.

funny thing is i got in a lot of betas before plus. now i've only been on Assassins creed brotherhood which was open to ALL psn plus subscribers, MAG 2.0 which was open to ALL MAG owners, and Medal of Honor which i got through ea/gun club thing.

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___________
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:46:23 AM

be happy you got into the others, this is the first one ive been into.

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PAKINIPS
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 5:33:39 AM

I've never got into a beta :(

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Clamedeus
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 7:21:58 AM

The only Beta i have ever been in was MAG but that was it.

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hellish_devil
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 9:36:47 AM

I was in the Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta. It was really fun, but I don't do much multiplayer, just killzone 2 online and counter-strike LAN.

Last edited by hellish_devil on 11/2/2010 9:37:34 AM

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johnld
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 12:25:21 PM

all im saying is before plus, i pretty much got into any beta. after it, nothing.

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Simcoe
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 1:52:18 PM

I was in on the BF: Bad Company 2 beta, got the beta code from a friend who had at least two. Played that beta sooo much.

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AcHiLLiA
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 12:00:34 AM
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too many good games, so little time. Damn!

Last edited by AcHiLLiA on 11/2/2010 12:01:33 AM

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Scarecrow
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 1:14:59 AM
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3 words: Emphasis On Story

I love looking at images of this game. You can tell you'll be battling through some of the most atmospheric and engaging places ever in an FPS.

So immerse.

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RX78Zero
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 1:56:25 AM
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Man, i missied out on the 14th(i was away from home at the time). But i can wait four months i guess.

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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:05:35 AM
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Wow, sounds pretty. I waited for about four months before picking up the second one, but I think the third is going to be a D1P (or however close I can get to it). Now all I need is a broadband connection to partake in the online Helghast shooting fun. I hope the single player is a decent length though...
Peace.

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___________
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:45:27 AM
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its most certainly not ready for release!
the guns are so unbalanced, the shotgun is really weak and as i said yesterday since when can you snipe with a LMG or SMG?
theres allot of bugs, im constantly getting stuck in stairs, the bots in a couple of games were invincible stood still for 5 minutes straight shooting one and it did not die.
im constantly having sound issues too, every time i boot up the beta the sound wont work i have to reset to XMB and restart it a few times.
ive stopped playing it now, it has just become a chore not fun at all to play!
i fire a full magazine into a enemy his fine, he turns around and shoots me once and im dead.
since when does a single bullet do more damage than 30?
perfect example in a assassination match the target was right in front of me, i had a LMG so i zoomed in and fired a full mag into him.
did he die?
NOPE!
1 bullet kills me, but a full mag does not kill him!
wwwwwwwwwwttttttttttffffffffff???????????????

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FatherSun
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:58:50 AM

That must have been one hell of a report you submitted to Guerilla.

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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 3:05:52 AM

Doubt he did. He's good at ranting, just not so good when writing something that is halfway lucid and legible. :D
Peace.

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___________
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 7:03:58 AM

wtf?
ive submitted plenty forms to GG thank you very much!

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Cavan1
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 8:31:11 AM

your most likely not very good, then again, your probs just moaning for the sake of moaning as always, i really wish you'd stop coming to this site, your never have anything positive to say, always moan moan moan, and how you think you know better.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 9:56:02 AM

Here-

I mentioned one spot where you got stuck on a stair. It's one spot. One. Nobody has any idea what you're talking about.

The shotgun isn't weak. ...you just suck with it.

The bots aren't invincible. ...you just suck at killing them.

I've used the LMG a ton...people die...you just suck using it.

In short- you suck. I'm sorry, but sometimes your rants are just unbelievably stupid and I'm getting sick of reading them. You can't seem to be able to express opinion without yelling at everyone about how you're always right. This is going to stop.

Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 11/2/2010 9:56:53 AM

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spiderboi
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 10:02:18 AM

______________, please be more objective with your posts, so that people here will give you a better ear.

Can you give details on what glitches you encountered? was it point-blank shotgun shot that didn't work?

And yeah, best to also note your overall K/D ratio to support your claims on the 30 bullets vs 1 bullet; and your hit% statistics would help your argument.

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maxpontiac
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 10:59:51 AM

Ben, it's time to enforce proper punctuation. It's really not that hard to write sentences with capital letters where they belong.

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CH1N00K
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 11:11:04 AM

It sounds to me like you have a lag problem more then anything...and an angry case of verbal diaharrea...but that's just my opinion...carry on..

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Jawknee
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 1:15:13 PM

It's unjust that this tool was even allowed to participate in the beta.

God has a sense of humor.

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Simcoe
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:16:25 PM

I usually give people the benefit of the doubt when it comes to certain spelling and grammatical errors, because it's likely, in this case, that English is not his first language. As for the non-use of capital letters and a new line after each sentence, his native language might not even be based on the Latin writing system, where those rules don't apply.

I do believe most of his problems do stem from lag and the proximity of the beta test servers from his locale.

I'm sure not all of his comments are negative, I do remember reading some positive ones!

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ABUrabad
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:33:03 PM

It may be right as u said just in one condition that u have a great lag time at your internet connection
Beside that i dont think anything that there will be naything wrong with the (

Last edited by ABUrabad on 11/2/2010 2:34:53 PM

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Jawknee
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:38:39 PM

Simcoe, his native language IS english.

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Simcoe
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 3:04:47 PM

...Oh. Really?

Well, then.

You're on your own buddy!

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___________
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 @ 7:10:24 AM

its not one spot on the stairs its all over the place, and in different game modes.
i first found it in the objectives game mode in the dam map, than on the jetpack level in warzone.
it was such a problem GG had to release a patch just for that!
go to the beta site, theres heaps of posts still complaining about it.

the shotgun isent weak?
ok, than can you explain to me why when i have snuck up on enemies defusing explosives and blown there head off with the shotgun at point blank range they have not died?
last time i checked a bullet to the brain will kill you, especially if its a shotgun shell!

how can i suck at killing the bots?
honestly did you even read what i wrote?
or are you actually saying you should have to shoot the bots for longer than 5 minutes before they explode?
honestly!
the denial from people on this site is baffling!!!!!

Last edited by ___________ on 11/3/2010 7:13:13 AM

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spiderboi
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 @ 10:28:19 AM

stats please...

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sirbob6
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 @ 4:27:23 PM

I think I will start to look at all your comments under the assumption that you suck at the game, which does explain a lot. This is coming from the guy who said that LBP was to hard.

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lvphknuup
Thursday, November 04, 2010 @ 12:23:43 PM

___________ sounds to me like you have crappy internet. I kill just fine You have to play it enough to up your skills, you gave up too soon. The only time I froze is wen my ps3 over heated YLOD :( . If your freezing you may need to clean system. but it kinda sounds like u suck and I'm a girl telling you its not the game its you.

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Godslim
Thursday, November 04, 2010 @ 2:55:33 PM

yeh what are u one about i like the gameplay alot and the amount of bullets to down someone is better on 3 than it was on 2 i love it!

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STAY3R
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 8:28:06 AM
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hey ben does killzone 3 use MLAA? or 2x MSAA?.....
just a bit curious

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Dustinwp
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 8:50:26 AM
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I wasn't sure if you would do a preview for the Killzone 3 beta, but you came through again Ben! Can't wait too get my hands on the game!

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GodofWarFan
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 9:18:24 AM
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The Killzone 3 beta is amazing i agree with everything Ben said.

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frostface
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 11:22:43 AM
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I have to ask, one problem I had with Killzone 2 was the party up system. It wasn't very good.

Unless all your friends were the same level as you or you created your own match and invited your friends, it wasn't easy to just jump into an already populated match with all your party.

I've not been lucky enough to try the beta but would it be too soon to know if any improvements were made in this one area?

It sounds like everything else in this game is badass!!!

Last edited by frostface on 11/2/2010 11:23:27 AM

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ABUrabad
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 2:36:56 PM

They have fixed it the party system SO DONT worry

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DjEezzy
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 @ 1:15:00 PM
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Can't wait for this and Brink!!!!

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spiderboi
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 @ 10:28:47 AM
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Ooooowwwww daaayyyymmmmnnnnn.... i wish i was able to get into the beta :(

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Hoagie324
Thursday, November 04, 2010 @ 1:55:47 AM
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I'm a bit disappointed that I didn't make it into the beta.
However, by hearing everybody's comments about how polished it is, I'm glad.

January/February is going to be a busy time for us gamers.....

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lvphknuup
Thursday, November 04, 2010 @ 12:11:29 PM
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Beta player here. This game is not bad! The graphics are definitely better than Killzone 2.

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