Killzone: Shadow Fall

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
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  • Summary: The events of Killzone Shadow Fall take place thirty years after the events of Killzone 3. Set in a time of planetary colonization, the game focuses on the conflict between the Vektans and the Helghast, two rival colonist factions inhabiting a remote planet. For 3 decades, both factions haveThe events of Killzone Shadow Fall take place thirty years after the events of Killzone 3. Set in a time of planetary colonization, the game focuses on the conflict between the Vektans and the Helghast, two rival colonist factions inhabiting a remote planet. For 3 decades, both factions have lived side by side, separated by an enormous security wall – but now their cold war is about to run hot. It is up to Lucas Kellan, a member of the military intelligence unit dubbed the Shadow Marshals, to try to protect the fragile peace that exists. A new warrior for a new era of war, Kellan 's missions will range from quiet infiltrations to all-out combat. Lucas will need to be methodical and ready to adapt, as any misstep could lead to mutually assured destruction.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. GameFront
    Nov 20, 2013
    91
    Thankfully, Shadow Fall handles far better than its predecessors that were hamstrung by the limited abilities of the PlayStation 3. It’s perfectly smooth to play, and there’s no longer a button to attach yourself to cover — simply crouching behind a chest-high wall will hide you, and pushing forward against it will let you stick your gun out to shoot.
  2. InsideGamer.nl
    Nov 13, 2013
    85
    The single player is quite varied when it comes to weapons, levels and gameplay elements. The OWL also offers players a few interesting tactical choices, which make certain sections of the game highly replayable. Top that off with some great visuals and a high framerate, and we’ve got ourselves a great shooter that’s worth buying for the single player alone.
  3. Play UK
    Nov 29, 2013
    80
    It sets a very high benchmark for what can be achieved on Sony’s new console, while only giving a hint at what innovative gaming experiences are waiting to be discovered in the hardware’s future.
  4. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 18, 2013
    75
    Killzone: Shadow Fall isn’t the best game for the PS4, but it is the Trophy Wife of the PS4 launch lineup. It’s absolutely gorgeous, and you’ll love to show it to be the envy of all your friends. But beyond the good looks, she’s actually kinda dumb, lacking personality, and can get on your nerves at times.
  5. Eurogamer Spain
    Nov 28, 2013
    70
    Shadow Fall shows what Sony's new machine is able to do in terms of graphics, but behind its beautiful façade there's a by the numbers first person shooter that you won't remember in a few months.
  6. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Nov 13, 2013
    70
    It will dazzle players with its next-generation visuals and give them fun things to do with Sony’s newfangled controller...But when the launch hubbub dies down and you’ve played through your day one bundle of games, this probably isn’t the game you’re going to come back to for seconds.
  7. Polygon
    Nov 13, 2013
    50
    That absence of meaningful evolution might be Killzone: Shadow Fall’s biggest sin. For all the next-gen bluster of its visuals and the repeated blunt-force attempts to ram a message home, Guerilla’s first shot on the PS4 retreads shooter cliches, and poorly. In a launch lineup crowded with shooters, Killzone: Shadow Fall sits at the bottom.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 257 out of 594
  2. Mixed: 228 out of 594
  3. Negative: 109 out of 594
  1. Ahlan
    Nov 15, 2013
    10
    I just got this game, been playing it for hours.

    - Gameplay: Its Solid! the gun play is spot on very realistic in a way. Doesn't have that    I just got this game, been playing it for hours.

    - Gameplay: Its Solid! the gun play is spot on very realistic in a way. Doesn't have that fast paced exaggeration from COD or BF4. Weapons feel heavy and the animation if fluid.
    - Graphics: Killzone shadow fall: Its probably the best looking FPS game right now. High res sharp texture, beautiful scenery and one best particles i have seen in a game.
    - Multi player, 24 players 60 fps, it has dedicated servers and its a blast to play, Maps are well designed not to big and not to small. And the custom Warzone multi player maps is pretty awesome.
    Single player: is around 10 hours, Story is decent but nothing spectacular good voice acting and facial animation, characters don't fell dull as in previews Killzone games.

    Buy it!    … Expand
  2. Mohmmedqr
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. العبة حلوة وتستحق التجربة وقصة جميلة جرافكس كبداية جيل ممتاز وطورو المحرك بلعبة هورايزن تستحق ال10… Expand
  4. Truek
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    The multiplayer for this game is IMO the best FPS multiplayer's available (and I never miss an FPS). By a considerable amount this game laysThe multiplayer for this game is IMO the best FPS multiplayer's available (and I never miss an FPS). By a considerable amount this game lays waste to its competitors and has an awesome DLC policy.… Expand
  5. nexus151196
    Sep 10, 2020
    7
    Игра с проблемами. Сюжет просто никакой, как и персонажи и мотивация. Стрелять интересно, локации интересные, оружие крутое и разнообразное,Игра с проблемами. Сюжет просто никакой, как и персонажи и мотивация. Стрелять интересно, локации интересные, оружие крутое и разнообразное, а вот играть - не интересно. Парадоксальное чувство. Даже в 2020 графика просто поражает воображение. Спорная игра, пройти раз - два можно.… Expand
  6. Porko
    May 26, 2014
    6
    It has the greatest visuals yet out of all of the current PS4 games, but it is just feels like another standard first person shooter to me. IIt has the greatest visuals yet out of all of the current PS4 games, but it is just feels like another standard first person shooter to me. I love some FPS games but they could have made the game-play more exciting and rewarding somehow...… Expand
  7. Blue-Jack-25
    Jan 21, 2022
    5
    Is Killzone: Shadow Fall as bad as some reviewers say it is? I don't think so. The gunplay is solid, the graphics are nice, and the AI isIs Killzone: Shadow Fall as bad as some reviewers say it is? I don't think so. The gunplay is solid, the graphics are nice, and the AI is competent and some of the characters have good voice acting. But I will admit its faults. First, the story is weak. The playable character is uninteresting ad has a mediocre voice actor. The writing is subpar compared to the other three Killzone games. It tried to be more open than the other Killzone games, but I only saw it in two, maybe three of the 10 chapters the campaign had. You can only carry two weapons at a time, which is a step down from Killzone 3. And worst of all, the story ends in a cliffhanger which may never be resolved. I think it was rushed to be a PS4 launch title and it shows. I didn't experience any glitches or crashes, so that's a plus. Technically well-executed, nice graphics, decent gunplay and competent enemy AI can't help this game's flawed story. That's why Killzone: Shadow Fall gets a final score of 5/10. It's an AVERAGE game.… Expand
  8. taylorswift
    Apr 25, 2020
    0
    واقعا سطح پایین ترین بازی ممکن که حتی نمیتونی تیر بزنی
    از سونی همچین افتضاحی بعید بود
    دوربین بد هوش مصنوعی احمقانه    واقعا سطح پایین ترین بازی ممکن که حتی نمیتونی تیر بزنی
    از سونی همچین افتضاحی بعید بود
    دوربین بد
    هوش مصنوعی احمقانه

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