Common Sense Note
Families need to know that this game is rated M for mature because of its extreme graphic violence. The setting is dark and futuristic and strong language is used throughout. The star rating given this game is based on quality of game play and is not an endorsement of the violence within the game.
Families can talk about whether the storyline and characters of this game would still be interesting if it contained less violence. Or is the violence what drew you to playing it?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Chris Saunders
KILLZONE throws players into a dark and dangerous war-torn world that has them fighting futuristic soldiers in a violent outer space environment in which only the strong survive.
The strategy of the game is fairly straightforward: Try to survive. Players pick a weapon, with choices ranging from hand guns and machine guns to rocket launchers and grenades, and maneuver through the hostile surroundings while shooting up the enemy before they shoot you.
The movie-like opening draws you into the game, giving you a preview of the battle that lies ahead. The storyline introduces you to the cast of characters responsible for slaughtering the Helghast, an evil robot-like race that's sole purpose is to eliminate what's left of the human population.
Killzone's graphics are truly remarkable. Battles take place in a variety of settings, from gunfights in the pouring rain to intense trench warfare that is reminiscent of fighting that took place in WWI. Shattered glass, abandoned buildings and a murky, gray fog that hangs over the battlefields, allows players to experience a frightening war-like environment from the safety and comfort of their home.
But really it's all just a set up for killing and more killing. The easy to navigate first level allows you to gain confidence before moving on to some of the more challenging portions of the game. The enemy that you'll face is clever and ruthless, firing at will and with amazing accuracy.
The action-packed game would be exciting even without the violence, because of its fantastic attention to detail and intriguing storyline. But the bloody gore is the main feature and distracts from the overall enjoyment. The distinguishing characteristic that makes the violence in Killzone more over the top than what you would find in a T-rated shooter game is in the details. Blood pooling on the ground after multiple gunshot wounds to the head is a common sight.
Overall, the game's storylines and challenging enviornments may be entertaining for the mature player. However, the game is not suitable for younger, more impressionable players. The game lacks any education value and glamorizes over-the-top violence.
If your teen is interested in first-person shooter games, you might want to try less violent games, such as Star Wars Battlefront.
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