Killzone 2

[drummoyne]

Loving the bots in multiplayer - reminds me of many hours spent on Red Faction multiplayer.

Is it possible to play 2, 3 and 4 player, split-screen with the bots?

BTW played the demo today, gave me wood..

 

[scooterb]

No split screen.

 

[HBK619]

The advertising for Killzone 2 has started, with this 30 second ad called, 'War Perfected', enjoy(Recommended you watch in HD), I've also put in Sony's thought process on showing off the game in ad form.

KILLZONE 2. WAR. PERFECTED.
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Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/02/19/helghast-in-hd-killzone-2-ads-hit-tv/

HELGHAST IN HD - KILLZONE 2 ADS HIT TV
A group of us flew out to meet with the development team in late 2008 for a product meeting – we had an idea for a fresh way to promote the game. It was to bring the incredible detail in Killzone 2 to life by showcasing the game’s technology – only made possible by the power of the PS3.

The idea for the commercial centered on telling the story of war on Helghan - up close and very personal and to use the game’s engine to show it. No voodoo, no heavy metal soundtrack: just the true representation of the in-game graphics. The team at Guerrilla embraced the concept and we were on a production rollercoaster ride that produced a piece that will be broadcasted across several networks starting tomorrow. You’ll get the chance to see it here for the first time.

 

[dynamite_kid]

That video in HD is just incredible

 

[Conan Troutman]

haha, I like the shot at Halo.

None of this pissy "Combat Evolved" stuff, this is bloody "War Perfected", lol.

 

[scooterb]

Not a bad ad. I wonder what Midori thinks of it?


Things you may not know:

- Multiplayer controls have no response time, are lighter and tighter compared to the demo/campaign.

- Custom soundtracks for multiplayer.

- You can play against bots.

- There are 8 maps. KZ1 maps are going to be future DLC.

- There's next to no auto aim.

 

[HBK619]

- There are 8 maps. KZ1 maps are going to be future DLC.

Not too long after release there will be some new maps and some KZ1 maps come through DLC, I'd say about 2-3 weeks at most before the DLC arrives.

I'll also mention that GG are working on a co-op to come in DLC form, in what capacity it is not known, but they reiterated that it would've been next to impossible to implement while they were making the game as they wanted to get the most out of the single-player story mode, but they are said to be trying to get it to work now that the game has finished development, so that is great news if it is to come.

 

[scooterb]

I thought co-op was a definite no.

Here's an article I just found.

Co-op is not a big deal anyway, especially with the strong team and clan based warfare due to the classes.

 

[HBK619]

I thought co-op was a definite no.

Here's an article I just found.

Co-op is not a big deal anyway, especially with the strong team and clan based warfare due to the classes.

OK, well this isn't definite, but GG say they are 'investigating' co-op for DLC in the latest UK PS mag, and from what is said it looks like we will get some form of co-op, here is the article:

Source: http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=_t&hl=nl&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nextgamer.nl%2Findex.php%3Fpagina%3Dnieuws%2Flezen%26id%3D1197&sl=nl&tl=en&history_state0=en|nl|sacrificing&swap=1

Today we have been clear on this, although still a little rumor as can be seen. On the official PlayStation UK site Guerrilla Games has an interview delivered. Here, you board it, he talks about a possible future DLC with a co-op mode.

The aim was also to ensure a high level of visual security for both the multiplayer and singleplayer. To this aim, they had this good balancing everything from hardware to get so it runs smoothly. This was a difficult task but certainly successful. Unfortunately, this means that a split-screen mode never will be. A co-op mode, maybe in the future are.

Even in the hugely comprehensive multiplayer (which allows a level of customisation rarely seen in a FPS), a high level of visual fidelity was always the aim, with the desire to create something that would be equally as pretty as its single player counterpart.

"All the systems were developed with that in the back of our minds," says Angie Smets, Senior Producer.

"It was very difficult. It's a balancing act in getting the most out of the hardware and making sure it runs smoothly, and we're very happy with the result."

While this meant sacrifice split-screen gameplay, there may be some co-operative modes on the horizon to keep the excitement going.

"We're investigating [the co-op] now for downloadable content," she smiles. "We're looking at what would be the nicest possible things for downloadable content. We've already started on maps ... we're not allowed to talk about anything else unfortunately!" ​

So far we have unfortunately still see this as a rumour, but it's certainly a start. Let us hope that Guerrilla Games is still working on a co-op mode for Killzone 2.

The whole interview can also here be read.​

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[scooterb]

It will always be a possibility. This game could end up being the PS3's best seller (3+ million units) and the demand will be huge for co-op.

I wish they could delay Modern Warfare 2. I don't want to have to decide.

 

[HBK619]

It will always be a possibility. This game could end up being the PS3's best seller (3+ million units) and the demand will be huge for co-op.

I wish they could delay Modern Warfare 2. I don't want to have to decide.

What do you mean? MW2 won't be out until later this year(About the same time as WaW last year).

 

[scooterb]

If KZ2 is as good as it sounds I will be playing it when MW2 comes out, which means I will have to make a choice of which game to play.

I hate playing 2 different shooters at the same time.

 

[caMoGFC]

If KZ2 is as good as it sounds I will be playing it when MW2 comes out, which means I will have to make a choice of which game to play.

I hate playing 2 different shooters at the same time.

i know what you're saying...

i can't wait to see how kz2's multiplayer will actually be with real people....and 32 of them nonetheless
when i was playing with bots i could only put 15 other bots in and i think that included my team mates
there was a fair bit of running considering the stupid tacticians wouldn't place spawn points closer to the action very often

also some things you should know...you start with hardly any ammo and you will waste it very quickly so they have put lil ammo crate around your zones where u press O and u will have max ammo and an extra 2 grenades....
that could become a real pain in the ass having to do that when you just want to run into the action

 

[scooterb]

Maybe GG are saving perfection for KZ3?

 

[Gridlock'd]

Not too long after release there will be some new maps and some KZ1 maps come through DLC, I'd say about 2-3 weeks at most before the DLC arrives.

I'll also mention that GG are working on a co-op to come in DLC form, in what capacity it is not known, but they reiterated that it would've been next to impossible to implement while they were making the game as they wanted to get the most out of the single-player story mode, but they are said to be trying to get it to work now that the game has finished development, so that is great news if it is to come.

Yes! Bring on the beachhead map. That was epic.

 

[dynamite_kid]

The webgame is up: http://www.killzonewebgame.com/command/

Seems pretty simple.

 

[HBK619]

This is the Killzone 2 trailer for Europe(Aus too usually), no HD quality video yet though.

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[Viney]

This game looks better and better each time I see it

So much good gaming around at the moment

 

[Kerrby]

3 days to go!!!!

 

[Dagless]

LOL funny stuff today... Earlier I was on the PS3 forum, I ask if there would be any tin case spec editions left, anyway to be short was met with a barrage of '0% etc etc, no chance getting it preordered anywhere'. Go down to the bay, talking to the bloke at EB games (bout the same age) about Street Fighter 4 for a while, top bloke, anyway asks me if I am interested in getting a spec edition of KZ2 (We were talking about it). I dunno why it wasn't already preordered, as most of their normal editions were, but I ended up saying, wth, went for it.

Also took 30 bucks off Street Fighter 4.

 

[Ant_]

Nice work Zarko

 

[Kerrby]

KZ2 multiplater event Friday night .

 

[davey_magik]

haha, I like the shot at Halo.

None of this pissy "Combat Evolved" stuff, this is bloody "War Perfected", lol.

(Insert facepalm image here)

 

[Viney]

stock arriving at shops today, wonder if it will sell early

 

[caMoGFC]

stock arriving at shops today, wonder if it will sell early

how do you know stock has arrived?

i should go down and have a look but it will probably be a waste of time...
even though i've been pretty damn lucky with getting games a day or two before release as of late...(LBP and SF4 to name a couple.)

i'll enjoy my last couple of days with cod4 for a while then get stuck into killzone

also it's my mums b'day today so probs best if i don't have my real copy of KZ2 yet