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.
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Killzone 2
(2009, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated M, Play it on: PlayStation 3)
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Mature shooter has impressive graphics; multiplayer excels.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Killzone 2 was written by Brett Molina
Parents need to know 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.
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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.
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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. Close
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. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 2/27/2009, price $59.99, online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language)
ESRB rating: M (for Blood and gore, intense violence, strong language)
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- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- Safety is an issue
not something I suggest for kids let them stay with halo, this is a grown-up's game
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
great game i got it free at http://www.rewards1.com/index.php?referrer_id=1043308 :D
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Good game but no Kiddys
do not let your children play this unless you have a talk about all of it being fake. After the talk at least 8 year olds can play like my sister.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
killzone 2 AWESOME
i love this game because it is very high speed and fast paced with lots of action and great selections of weapons the language ia wayyyyyy overused and the blood jus dissapears so as long as your kid knows this is a game then he/she should be fine. another upside is the amazingly sharp graphics and images in this game i thing any kid who is preteen or over should be allowed to play
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| 50% | of parents feel the site is not safe |
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| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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