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Killzone 2 (PlayStation 3)

common sense media says

Mature shooter has impressive graphics; multiplayer excels.


parents & educators say
  • 29% say violence is an issue
  • 29% say language is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is a violent shooter intended for mature audiences. Players use an array of weapons to kill enemies, including assault rifles, shotguns, rocket launchers, and grenades. Blood often spurts from enemies as they're hit, and will sometimes splatter onto the screen. Head shots which result in decapitation are possible. Players will witness a wounded soldier killing himself by shooting himself in the head. The game is also playable online, so players may hear language that is not filtered and can be quite colorful. The star rating given to this game is based on quality of gameplay within this adult genre of video gaming and is not an endorsement of the violence within the game.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: You play as a member of an elite military group tasked with stopping an intergalactic threat by using extreme violence. You must also deal with a group of nuclear weapons.
Violence: Players use weapons such as assault rifles, boltguns, shotguns, rocket launchers, and grenades to kill enemies. Most opponents will spurt blood when shot, and blood will sometimes splatter onto the screen. Some weapons can decapitate the enemy. In one video scene, players will watch as a mortally wounded soldiers takes his own life by shooting himself in the head. Players can continue to shoot enemies after they are dead with the result showing more blood.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: The single-player campaign includes lots of cursing, with words such as "f--k," "s--t," and "a--hole."
Consumerism: This is the second game in the Killzone series.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about how the violence in this game might compare to other first-person shooters. Is this game more or less graphic for its genre? What is more important to you, the single or multiplayer aspects of the game?

What's the story?

What's the story?

The PlayStation 3 finally has its blockbuster video game in the form of first-person shooter KILLZONE 2, a gorgeous, polished adventure that sits among the best in its genre. You play the role of Sergeant Sevchenko, known to his peers as "Sev." As a member of the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance, Sev and his team fight against the warmongering Helghast on their home planet of Helghan.

The game plays like any typical first-person shooter. Players come equipped with a variety of firearms in their arsenal, such as pistols, assault rifles, and rocket launchers. Part of your character's strategy also involves hopping in and out of cover, methodically picking apart opposing forces, and advancing to the next stage of combat. The core component to Killzone 2 is the deep multiplayer options. Up to 32 players can join a team-based match involving a myriad of battle types. Battles range from a deathmatch mode to search and destroy. As your skills improve, you earn experience points which elevate your military rank and unlock new weapons. Soldiers are also decorated with special ribbons earned for accomplishing specific feats.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Killzone 2 is perhaps the best looking first-person shooter available. Environmental effects such as swirling winds look amazing. Computer-controlled enemies are quite intelligent. They will carefully hop in and out of cover, or toss grenades to flush you out of a safe spot. The single-player adventure is great at slowly building intensity, resulting in an exhilarating and incredibly satisfying finish.

The multiplayer mode is really where this game shines. The ability to gain experience and earn promotions and warzone ribbons give players plenty of incentive to return to the action. It also provides an interesting experience as well. Each match consists of changing challenges. For example, the first couple minutes might involve defending your position. Once there's a winner, the challenge might switch to finding intel and returning it to base, or a team deathmatch. The multiplayer is excellent at keeping players on their toes. It's also one of the many reasons Killzone 2 is a must-own game for the PlayStation 3.

Game themes & details

Game Details
Available on: PlayStation 3
Available online
Genre: First Person Shooter
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Released on: February 27, 2009
Price: 59.99
ESRB Rating: M for Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language

This review was written by Brett Molina
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 14 parent & educator reviews:
  • 29% say violence is an issue
  • 29% say language is an issue

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stop
csm stop exaggeratin the violence and sex in games. U no these games r good. n31 can ply as long as they no r1t3 from rong k.

 
not something I suggest for kids let them stay with halo, this is a grown-up's game
this is a very violent but entertaining game with great online I play this a lot but the fact is it's very graphical for children some of the best graphics in the ps3 unless your kid knows the difference between what's fake and whats real.

Jasonr
teen, 15 years old
 
Perfect for tweens and teens
Killzone 2 was a very fun game. Any one that likes shooting games will love this. However, Commonsense overreacted to the violence in this game. Yes, there is blood, but the decapitations are hardly visible, because the heads of the bad guys just disapear. The heads don't fly off or anything. It's a good games and most tweens and teens can handle it.

Dideloop2
teen, 15 years old
 
If you can handle it, play it. You'll love it.
Very violent, bloody, overall adult game. There is also a lot of language. But I think that if you're mature enough to handle this, you can play it, and you will greatly enjoy it. It has one of the best multiplayers I've ever seen.

Yoda123
adult
 
Very violent, very fun too
To be clear to any complaining about the violence, you have no right to. There is a reason there is a big fat M stamped on this game. It is a very violent game with mature language but it also a very good one. Excellent tactical multiplayer and single player with some of the best graphics ever in a game, second only to crysis and maybe uncharted 2. If you can handle strong language and an almost GeoW2 level of gore this is an excellent choice.

Kevin Quire
parent of 14 and 15 year old
 
Not that violent despite it's mature rating. Online play rids it of all violence and swearing.

 
A very mature halo.
Killzone 2 is a ps3 and a very mature version of halo. Its even scary in a way. As you can see from the cover. You aren't smelling flowers and planting them. You are planting heads. There is decapitation and an over the top amount of blood. I wouldn't say gory, But bloody. There is more blood than Call of duty MW2. But this has extreme stuff. The language is really bad, F words every ten seconds, Its too mature for anyone young. Overall its just mature, Not for kids.

sgjohnson
teen, 15 years old
 
Terrible
Graphics are good, weapons are decent, but thats about it. The story is extremely cliched, AI is bad, and I got a headache playing it.

tommy18
teen, 15 years old
 
The most violent FPS on Ps3?
I don't normally complain about violence on games, But this is very violent. Shoot someone and blood flies everywhere. Every angle. The language is massive and frequent. Decapitation is hard to do unless its a shotgun close range headshot. The controls are very hard to get the hang of. Not the same as all shooters. Online play as well.

Xboxmaster356
teen, 16 years old
 
Best game EVER!!!!!! =)
Get this game now! it will make you sh-t in your pants......yeah it that good.

gaming4people
teen, 15 years old
 
sends bad messages to kids.
In almost all cutscenes you will constantly hear the f word, b word and more. One soldier commits suicide and you spit on his dead body. blood is at a max. if u play only online and turn player voices off it should be appropriate for 11 year old. P.S. you can turn all voices off but it ruins the game.

infamous45
teen, 16 years old
 
The Game Just Rocks Who cares about the blood and do you think your little 8 year old doesnt hear the F word being shouted at school. If you do your completely oblivious. So go ahead shelter your kids but as soon as they go to school that goes right out the window

 
great game i got it free at *://*rewards1*/index.php?referrer_id=1043308 :D

Fatasyfan09
teen, 16 years old
 
Best shooter I have ever played
The language is bad, and the game is bloody, not really bloody but bloody. No gore thought.

The Informer
teen, 18 years old
 
An excellent shooter, but for matute players only.
The game is lots of fun to play, and the shooting is great, and of course, it looks amazing. But this is a very violent game; tons of blood is shown in great detail when shooting enemies, and some gets on the screen, there is an onscreen suicide, and there's strong language throughout. If you own a PS3 and you're at least around 17, then you should buy Killzone 2.

Warrior of God
teen, 16 years old
 
Killzone 2 Review
I own this game and have to say it's pretty good but, I have three problems with this game one, the language is not good at all, it's not like they swear all the time in the game but in the cut scenes it kindof gets heavy. Two, the violense gets pretty bad up close, like if you shoot someone at point blank yiou can see lot's of blood, or if you shoot someone with a mounted machien gun wich then the bad guys get decapitated. And three the name of the game Killzone 2 sounds really bad and gives people the worng idea about the game like there is no moral to the game all you do is kill kill kill, and yes you kill alot in the game but there is a moral to the game, the game is pretty mutch like a hard core Halo, and that's pretty mutch it. : ) Overall it's an AWSOME GAME!!! get it. :-)

ssrex
teen, 15 years old
 
Excellent fps. Violence and swears throughout.

 
best ps3 exclusive game
i really like this game cause the single player rocks and the multiplayer is really good 2. the single player mode says the f word a lot and is very violent. multiplayer u dont really have 2 worry about language cause its so frantic no one even listens to the people with headsets. the whole game is super fun though

layzerboy4
teen, 17 years old
 
sucky game! dont get it!
terrible game! online sucks and extremely laggy! is very high, controls are junky, graphics are nothing new. every other word is "f****" i played it for 2 hrs thats it. save you money buy a good game.

 
ESRB
Look, this is one I will not review, simply because it doesn't need it. There is a reason that there is a big T stamped on the front of this game. RECOMMENDED FOR TEENS 17 AND OLDER! Folks, do not, and I mean DO NOT, take the advice of another person, you have to choose what is appropriate for your kids. When your kid asks you to buy them a game, ask the person at the store (or go to esrb*) to let you see the game, turn it over, and look at the M on the back where it lists everything in this game. That is there job, and they are payed to do it, they don't just skip around, remember, the ESRB is the game version of the same ratings you see on movies and TV shows.

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