Coming from someone who hated the original Killzone, but absolutely loved the Killzone on the PSP I'm very impressed with what Killzone 2 seems to offer. The only hangup I do have is that it feels as if there is no real "hook" to speak of? Perhaps it hasn't been revealed yet, but it really just seems to be a very, very graphically impressive Scifi shooter. If you don't understand what I mean by hook, CoD4 has the ranks and unlocks system that's nearly perfected after appearing in Battlefield 2 originally. Team Fortress 2 is very unique both visually and in terms of gameplay. Gears of War... well, certainly not a strong source of originality, but the cover system and close quarters combat is what seems to draw the biggest crowd. My question is, have I missed something with Killzone 2? I really, really would like to be completely on board with this game, so any points in the right direction is much appreciated.

Are you ok?

It's looking pretty gray.

It looks technically stellar, but from what has been shown, there seems to be little in the way of personality in the game. Everything is a shade o grey. I assume that there will be more variety in the final package, but I wonder why they chose to display the bland levels that they did.

"It looks technically stellar, but from what has been shown, there seems to be little in the way of personality in the game. Everything is a shade o grey. I assume that there will be more variety in the final package, but I wonder why they chose to display the bland levels that they did."

"Arkthemaniac said:

"It looks technically stellar, but from what has been shown, there seems to be little in the way of personality in the game. Everything is a shade o grey. I assume that there will be more variety in the final package, but I wonder why they chose to display the bland levels that they did."

That's the feeling I got but I hadn't followed it enough to be sure. It's a shame, there seems to be tons of potential in that engine it's running on."

Anyone who says this is too gray, obviously has not played the game. The art style fits well, and we are judging off of one level here.

And trust me, the game will have 'personality'. Just watch the recent 1UP GG tour video and you'll understand.

Plus the innovations in CoD4 compared to KZ2 are pretty large. KZ2 has far more 'differentiators' then CoD4 had, yet CoD4 was an excellent game. Wait till Leipzig, seriously this game will be impressive, and many people are overlooking it... greatly.

"Anyone who says this is too gray, obviously has not played the game. The art style fits well, and we are judging off of one level here.

And trust me, the game will have 'personality'. Just watch the recent 1UP GG tour video and you'll understand.

Plus the innovations in CoD4 compared to KZ2 are pretty large. KZ2 has far more 'differentiators' then CoD4 had, yet CoD4 was an excellent game. Wait till Leipzig, seriously this game will be impressive, and many people are overlooking it... greatly."

"Anyone who says this is too gray, obviously has not played the game. The art style fits well, and we are judging off of one level here.

And trust me, the game will have 'personality'. Just watch the recent 1UP GG tour video and you'll understand.

Plus the innovations in CoD4 compared to KZ2 are pretty large. KZ2 has far more 'differentiators' then CoD4 had, yet CoD4 was an excellent game. Wait till Leipzig, seriously this game will be impressive, and many people are overlooking it... greatly."

I don't even own a PS3 currently, and I was shocked at what I saw from the videos. I watched everything I could about it and read what I could find on it, and I'm still left wondering what will keep people coming back for more after it's been out for 2 or 3 months? Have they dropped hints that more will be revealed at Leipzig? I sure hope so.

"PS3 owners aren't overlooking it because it's one of few games coming out, no offense. It's like me not overlooking Escape From Bug Island, except Killzone 2 actually has potential."

"I played the first one? It was quite gray."

"I don't even own a PS3 currently, and I was shocked at what I saw from the videos. I watched everything I could about it and read what I could find on it, and I'm still left wondering what will keep people coming back for more after it's been out for 2 or 3 months? Have they dropped hints that more will be revealed at Leipzig? I sure hope so."

I was talking in terms of multiplayer keeping people coming back. The mere inclusion of multiplayer doesn't guarantee fun. I'll definitely look into what they reveal at Leipzig, I'm skeptical it'll be anything that incredible but who knows, maybe they'll suprise me again.

Helghast = Combine

"I was talking in terms of multiplayer keeping people coming back. The mere inclusion of multiplayer doesn't guarantee fun. I'll definitely look into what they reveal at Leipzig, I'm skeptical it'll be anything that incredible but who knows, maybe they'll suprise me again."

 Sir_Ragnarok said:

"Helghast = Combine"

It looks like it will be very pretty game, but I don't know if there really will be anything that sets it apart from all the other shooter...and after the first game, they still have  a lot to prove.

"It looks like it will be very pretty game, but I don't know if there really will be anything that sets it apart from all the other shooter...and after the first game, they still have  a lot to prove."