Killzone 2
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Two years after the Helghast assault on Vekta, the ISA is bringing the fight to the enemy’s home world of Helghan. Taking the role of Sev, the battle-hardened veteran of the special forces unit known as the Legion, players will embark upon a mission to the planet Helghan to capture the Helghast leader, Emperor Visari, and bring the enemy’s war machine to a halt. For Sev and his squad, the invasion of Helghan is just the beginning. Tasked with securing Pyrrhus, the Capital City, the team quickly discovers that the Helghast are a formidable enemy on their home planet. Not only have they adjusted to the planet’s hostile conditions, they have also harnessed a source of power from the environment that can be used against the ISA. Sev and his team soon discover the fight is greater than simply addressing the enemy forces; the Legion must also learn how to handle the effects of the fierce enemy planet.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #21 in Video Games
- Brand: Sony
- Model: 98116
- Released on: 2009-02-27
- ESRB Rating: Mature
- Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
- Dimensions: .30 pounds
Features
- Assume the first-person perspective of special forces soldier Sev in the assault on Helghan
- Take on an inhospitable planet along with enemies backed by impressive AI
- Experience cinematic effects, smooth animations, and detailed environments full of realistic lighting
- Stay immersed with music and effects rendered in 7.1 surround sound
- Master 11 levels on your own or engage in online play with 2-32 players
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Get ready to take on the full strength of the Helghast war machine from a dramatic first-person perspective with Killzone 2 for PS3. From Guerilla Games, this much anticipated follow-up to Killzone for PS2 and Killzone: Liberation for PSP drops you right into the boots of battle hardened special forces soldier Sev. Set two years after the aborted Helghast assault on Vekta, the action opens with your ISA Legion squad deployed behind enemy lines on the Helghan’s unforgiving home turf.
Motion blurs and studio-grade special effects bring battle to life. View larger.
First-person viewpoints and 7.1 surround sound keep you immersed. View larger.
Realistic lighting and detailed environments add a cinematic quality. View larger.
Smooth animation and improved AI give the Helghans a terrifying, realistic presence. View larger.
Combat Lifelike AI and Inhospitable Terrain
Despite the smooth character animations and swift-thinking AI behind each individual Helghan, their planet itself may be the most deceptive opponent that you face. Unlike other game environments that serve as nothing more than a visual backdrop, the devastating Helghan climate takes a notable toll. And, worst of all, the Helghans know exactly how to use the planet against you.
The in-your-face perspective comes to life as you take aim with exotic new weapons and mainstays from the previous games, including the M82-G assault rifle. And you can now drive an array of rugged, sometimes strange, vehicles that expand the gruesome possibilities of war.
Guerilla Technology in a Terrifying, Realistic World
Guerrilla’s unique visuals and deferred rendering technology ensure that even the ugliest situations on Helghan are beautifully lit. Ambient occlusion and accurate shadow casting from a variety of light sources combine with gritty textures, detailed environments, and studio-grade special effects to help complete the realistic, Hollywood experience of this first-person shooter.
Real-time cutscenes, full-screen anti-aliasing, motion blurs, and internal lens reflections all bring you into the fold and work to maximize the hardware capabilities of the PS3. And the audio experience is no less impressive. 7.1 surround sound capability lend a truly dynamic sound element to your experience, while audio occlusion with wave tracing means that you can hear the difference between indoor and outdoor firefights.
Chaotic Multiplayer Drama Online
While single-player mode lets you take on the unique challenges of 11 fully developed levels, online play lets you engage with up to 32 players at a time, bringing the gritty, realistic chaos of war to a whole new level.
Other multi-player friendly enhancements in Killzone 2 include in-game clan management, a match wagering system, and the ability to integrate new information and track friends and enemies with the community at Killzone.com.
Amazon.com
Two years after the Helghast assault on Vekta, the ISA are taking the fight to Helghan. Their goal: to capture the Helghast leader, Emperor Visari, and bring the Helghast war machine to a halt. You assume the role of Sev, a battle-hardened veteran and a member of the special forces unit known as the Legion. For Sev and his squad, the invasion of Helghan is just beginning. Tasked with securing Pyrrhus, the Capital City, they quickly discover that the Helghast are a formidable enemy on their home planet. Not only have they adjusted to the planet’s hostile conditions, they have also harnessed a source of power they can now use against the ISA. Welcome to Helghan, soldier! Sev and his squad aren’t just fighting the enemy forces–their fiercest opponent is the planet itself.
Armed Helgast soldiers take cover and wait in what can only be described an eerily beautiful scene.
Sev and his squad aren’t just fighting the enemy forces–their fiercest opponent is the planet itself.
Experience
Be part of a full scale war in a hostile new world and experience realistic, highly atmospheric environments that respond dynamically to the violent conditions on Helghan. You’ll witness the devastating effects of Helghan’s climate as it forces you and your enemies to adapt to new tactics. Face-off against fearsome enemies who have learned to wield the hostility of Helghan itself against their opponents. Operate new and exotic weapons and vehicles, in addition to trusty Killzone classics like the M82-G and the StA-52 LAR.
Technology:
With Killzone’s unique visual style developed by Guerrilla, the game rumors to be impressive with benchmark visuals, smooth character animation, detailed, effect-laden environments and realtime cutscenes.
Deferred rendering presents a world that is beautifully lit, with ambient occlusion and multiple shadow casting light sources bringing out the highly detailed environments and character animations.
With true next-gen audio, the player is immersed in the world, supporting 7.1 surround and audio occlusion with wave tracing. The player will not only notice the difference between indoor and outdoor but also experience sound and music that are dynamic and contextual.
Studio grade special effects will provide unprecedented visual fidelity. With full screen anti-aliasing, motion blur, internal lens reflections, and depth based color grading the picture will be sharp, smooth, and full of de
