Killzone is a futuristic shooter that is very intense. Violence is not too big. Overall, you shoot to kill. Blood does show, but in the form of a small red cloud. On some levels, there are dead people with their blood splattered against the wall. The language is pretty bad. Most of it comes from one of the hotheads, Rico. It ranges from the little one to the big ones. If your kid can tell that these words are not allowed and that videogames aren't real, you'll be fine.
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Killzone
(2004, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated M, Play it on: PSP)
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Frightening first-person shooter game.
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This review of Killzone was written by Chris Saunders
Parents 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 gameplay and is not an endorsement of the violence.
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What’s the Story?
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 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 whose sole purpose is to eliminate what's left of the human population.
The strategy is fairly straightforward: Try to survive. Players pick a weapon, with choices ranging from handguns and machine guns to rocket launchers and grenades, and maneuver through hostile surroundings while shooting up the enemy before they shoot you.
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Killzone's graphics are remarkable: Shattered glass, abandoned buildings, and a murky, gray fog over the battlefield allow players to experience a frightening war-like environment. But really it's all just a setup for killing and more killing. The easy-to-navigate first level allows you to gain confidence before moving on to the more challenging portions of the game. The enemy 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, detailed gore is the main feature and distracts from the overall enjoyment. Blood pooling on the ground after multiple gunshot wounds to the head is a common sight. It may entertain mature players, but this game glamorizes over-the-top violence and is not suitable for younger, more impressionable players.
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Released on 11/2/2004, price $44.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M
ESRB rating: M
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- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
Know your kids
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
i loved it
i think adults get so crazy over a m rated game and they never even tried my dad and my younger brothers loved it and my mom doesn't really care but killzone does rule
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Only Appropriate for 14 yrs old and up
I have a boy who is fourteen and he asked me to if he could have this game so that he could play it. I dont normally let my child play rated "M" games, but after I checked many sites before I said OK to him, I was able to conclude that it is a violent game, but no more violent than Halo (which I also checked out before I let him buy). There is blood, but not in excessive and extreme amounts and of course the small dosage of profanity. The bottom line is that it is rated "M" for a reason, and I think that the proper age to play this game is at least 14 yrs old. Do not let pre-teens or children play the game though. Just like the review before this says only rated "T" ages and up. -Donald C.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
soso
This game is definately not for ten and under!!!!!!!!!! There is a lot of blood showing and use of F**K!!! Parents be aware that this game is not an apropriate Game for children but if they are mature than u must buy this!!!!
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