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And while they’ve been a bit smokes-and-mirrors with it, with time there’s no reason to think there won’t be games that work better than Shadow Fall and are less linear as well.īecause behind the beautiful cityscapes, there’s a PS3 game trying desperately to get out. It really is a nice display of what will be possible in the future. That’s rather what Sony have gone for though, that’s why they’re showcasing Killzone so much. The scope of the cities will inspire thoughts of Ratchet and Clank and Grand Theft Auto, while the darker areas (which are actually a little too dark, if anything) will make your spine tingle with the potential in Resident Evil or Dead Space.Īnd while they've been a bit smokes-and-mirrors with it, with time there's no reason to think there won't be games that work better than Shadow Fall and are less linear as well It’s impressive when it’s streamed via trailers and Twitch, but you won’t truly be impressed until you’re actually playing it. It looks fantastic, significantly better than anything on PlayStation 3, and with effects and ideas that prove that point at every turn. If you want a glimpse at the future, you only need pick up Killzone Shadow Fall. Can it hold the next generation on its shoulders? Headshot!
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Killzone Shadow Fall is the latest in the series and one of the lead launch games on PlayStation 4. The heavier weaponry, the harder-to-kill enemies – this isn’t Call of Duty or Battlefield, and it never tries to be. The gameplay is always hit and miss, you’ll either love it or hate it. Killzone is one of Sony’s staple franchises, partly because of how fantastic they always look. Killzone Shadow Fall Review – Introduction
