GamePro: Resistance 2 vs Killzone 2

Master Chief may have pwned 2007, but he's about to get trounced by two heavyweights. Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 are slated for a fall release, priming 2008 to be the banner year for shooters. Even better, PlayStation 3 should see a big boost due to the exclusivity of these games to the console. Both are gunning for the spotlight, but it will be up to gamers to decide which comes out in the lead. GamePro dissect both shooters, giving you a heads-up as to what you can expect from two of this year's most anticipated titles.

[Relcom]

I'll just buy both.....

[nicholascage24]

both are awesome games

[Relcom]

Gamepro says they would prefer Resistance 2, but i say its like choosing between kids. I love them both equally in there own way.

[Expy]

Indeed, both are welcomed in my PS3 library.

[Rice]

im gonna get these games on day 1, no exceptions...

[CeruleanSky]

"Why compete?"

Resistance 2 is the excuse the gaming media will use to downplay to outright trash Killzone 2.

This same article will be repeated in various forms over and over again in 2008. Even if it is sugarcoated in feint praise of various forms.

Say good things about R2 so you have free pass at trashing KZ2.

Praising R2 is fine since Insomniac is seen as a miracle developer and praising their games can be portrayed as just a really good developer doing their magic and not anything about the underlying PS3's graphical power.

Whereas KZ2 is seen as validation of the huge PS3 graphical power advantage with an engine that the 360 will never be able to run. The rage and bitterness towards Gurilla for matching their target render of what so many fans of other consoles and the gaming media all claimed would never be possible until the PS4 is beyond any other game in history.

[sonarus]

never thought we would see competition between two exclusive games at least not for a while. We havnt seen resistance 2 in motion but considering its insomniac we know what to expect and resistance 2 is definetly the shooter to give killzone 2 a run for its money. In the end resistance 2 will probably and i am casting my vote for resistance. All they need to do is include vehicles online i hate online games without vehicles.But easilly they both earned my 60 bucks

[solidt12]

Same, im buying both either way so they both win.

[MikeGdaGod]

it was the first FPS i'd completed since DOOM

these will probably be the only FPSs i buy all year

[nix]

THEY'RE BOTH FOR PS3!!!

i love this... the best two next-gen games competing with each other and they both belong to PS3. i wonder how the MS biased sites will twist this. both games will win hearts.

FPS lovers.. you know what your favourite machine is.

[leon76]

I don't see the meaning of this competition too!! both are games for the same console and both are MUST HAVE games for all owners of the PS3 (except for guys that don't like FPS)...of course i will buy BOTH of them!

[liquidsnake]

Will buy both of them as well, but I'm a little more hyped about KZ2. The graphics looks better, and I don't know but it feels like a solid game somehow. More "realistic" and the atmosphere of KZ is dark...me like it.

[SIX]

Exactly! Everyone I know that has a PS3 would not miss either of these games for anything. They can both come out at the same time and they will both sell equally well.

Resistence vs Killzone = No competition for your money

[BrianC6234]

I'm with you. I'm buying both. Sony has some great games coming out over the next couple years.

[BrianC6234]

"I don't see the meaning of this competition too!!"

Can you say slow day at the Gamepro office? That's about what it comes down to. There isn't a good reason to do the comparison other than nothing else worth writing about. But that will change soon with GDC coming up.

[i Shank u]

i know as a FPS fan im gonna have to buy a ps3 and get both. and mgs4! ( had to mention mgs4) this year + last year = FPS heaven :)

[paracardium]

I agree I'm buying both..no need to compare.

[THE_JUDGE]

I guess you know your doing something right when people start comparing two exclusive shooters on your console to each other. I'm getting both and I hyped about both. Can't wait to hear more out of either camp.

[harpua]

getting both day 1

[mullet]

Who cares? Looking forward to both.

[shine1396]

If their going to compete, Killzone 2 better be 1 and half games in one cause Resistance 2 seems like its going to take one hell of beating...
Still, I'm buying both on day 1.

[sonarus]

if resistance 2 delivers on the 60fps as well as 60 player online and 8 player coop it will definetly be the shooter of the yr unless there are unnanounced shooters that we havnt heard of. We havnt seen that much of killzone so we can still give them the benefit of the doubt. Killzone gameplay vids still make me want to play the animations and the blood are the most realistc ever.

[niall77]

killzone 2 seems a bit of a gamble.

[nicholascage24]

Resistance 2 will be the runners up

Theres no way you could underestimate KZ2

[Lord Cheese]

it has, thus far, seemed almost impossible not to overestimate it though....

[Sevir04]

because both will be picked up Day one i just hope i they both come out before i go on my south pack deployment ^^... because i must have those game in my hand

[rofldings]

Last year it was Resistance vs Gears of War,

The 360 has nothing to throw in this year? ;]

[lawman1108]

KZ2 needs to prove everything. The 1st KZ was a bomb and all the hype you fan boys put on KZ2 it is sure to disapoint.

[zonetrooper5]

Getting both as well and the new Halo 3 map pack in Spring. ^_^

[INehalemEXI]

Will get both games for sure.

[InYourMom]

"Master Chief may have pwned 2007, but he's about to get trounced by two heavyweights."

He is about to get trounced huh? Considering RFOM or Killzone couldn't even come within an ass scratch of Master Chief those are some big words.

They said that same sh!t about RFOM being a Gears killer.. NOPE!

Killzone 1 is a Halo killer.. NOPE!

I think the author of the article needed to choose his words more carefully.

Btw - Once Gears of War 2 is announced, it's going to be Resistance who? Killzone who??

[mullet]

Once Gears 2 is announced, it's going to be 4 vs 4 with lag all over again while we PS3 owners enjoy 60 players online with dedicated servers and no lag. Resistance multiplayer > Gears. Gears = Laggy piece of sh*t.

It won't even COME NEAR 60 players online with 8 player co-op.

[mistertwoturbo]

Yeah keep comparing the old games. Everybody already knew about that. Killzone 1 didn't live up to the hype.

But guess what, Halo 3, the biggest hype in videogame history, doesn't live up to the hype. The only great thing about it, is that microsoft actually fooled people into believing Halo 3 will change the way they look at gaming.

But guess what, it's nothing more than Halo 2.5. It didn't bring anything new to the table. Just same old gameplay. Same old Environments. Same old low resolution. I like my 360, but Halo's only a "good" game. Not a "mind-blowing kill a squirrel" good.

It's a different era now, people demand more out of they're games. Killzone 2 and Resistance 2 is looking to change that. Killzone 2 has a lot to prove, which is why they are keeping everything under wraps. At worst, if Killzone 2 falls under the "overhype" category. That's okay, because everybody KNOWS Resistance 2 will happily take the throne of one of the best shooters of this generation.

Right next to Gears of War 2. Infact, Microsoft should make the Gears of War franchise they're precious baby. It's worth more than Halo. Gears brought something new. Great graphics, great action, great story, great characters. Gears whoops the living hell out of Halo.

[InYourMom]

In my book. I'm sorry you are on some crappy connection, but my online MP and Co-Op has always been solid. Gears of War is close quarters combat while Resistance is much bigger maps. If you had 60 players on Gears it would suck. You have already made your mind up Mullet so I am not going to argue with you. I will just be sure to never let you live it down once the games come out, the dust settles and we are right back to waiting for RFOM 3 and Killzone 3 to put the hurt on these laggy POS games(as you say it) that are completely killing the PS3 titles.

@2.2 - Please show me where Bungie or MS said they would be changing the way we play FPS games with Halo 3?? The sales numbers and number of people playing Halo 3 right now(btw it took back #1 over COD4) easily prove that the game has lived up to being a spectacular title with legs. Some people just can't accept it and won't accept it. Did some people expect more, maybe too much?? YES.

[sonarus]

Honestly speaking i loved gears when it first came out. Killer graphics with unique gameplay. However in a yr we have seen games that have matched and surpassed graphics in gears. So unless they dramatically overhauled their engine since UT3 then visuals won't impress me. I never really enjoyed gears online so i mostly played campaign in coop and so on. Resistance on the other hand is expected to showcase 60fps 60 player online and 8 player coop. Though 60fps isnt confirmed as of yet but it is to be expected. When you look at resistance what does it offer a full campaign mode (longer than 6hrs) with a seperate coop mode and then 60 player online and then you look at gears 8 player online with 6hr campaign... resistance just stands out more. But we will all see GDC if gears of war 2 blows me away like 1 did then thats another reason to keep my 360. right now i am just looking at ninja gaiden

[Lord_Ash]

Most of us agree that we will get both, but which one you'll play the most? thats the question

Personally I see my self playing Resistance 2 more, Resistance:FOM was amazing but with more developing time, PS3 experience and 8-player co-op Resistance 2 will be absolutely stunning and thus most probably I will play it the most.

[jwatt]

I think I will be playing Killzone more because it seems more slow paced which I like. If Innsomniac makes the multiplayer more of a stratagy then I will most likely be on Resistance more. I don't know we will have to see but I banking on Killzone because of what I've seen so far. I would love to see the hit response system in action.

[xionpunk]

I loved the original Killzone (yeah I know im in the minority), the mood was what sold me. Never played Resistance, but it looks awesome.

[lesferdinand]

Yeah, me too. The whole atmosphere of the game was great. Visuals, sound and art direction formed a coherent game world.

What I liked as well were the more or less realistic weapons and the fact that you couldn't sprint indefinitely. If Killzone 2 keeps this slower pace and 'realism' than it forms a great combo with the more arcade-oriented gameplay of Resistance.

[CaliGamer]

This article demonstrates that PS3 has everything you need this year. Regardless of which one you prefer, they are both exclusives to the PS3 so you will be able to get it. MP or Visual goodness, wherever you heart is at the PS3 will deliver.

Its not only a great time to be a gamer, its a great time to be a PS3 owner. Now where is my new team ICO game?(Also exclusive to PS3)

[mr_potato]

Ya in 2008 it's more which game are u gonna buy instead of when is the title gonna get good titles.

[sonarus]

so many high profiled games coming out GT5 will push some ps3's even in its prologue state but the real GT5 will push a lot of them. Home should put ps3 in a position to surpass xbox live. mgs4, killzone 2 resistance 2, little big planet, final fantasy 13, white knight chronicles, infamous the list goes on and on. Whatever your taste is its available. I am really interested to see how msoft plans to counter this hopefully they will be announcing more than jst gears cus if not its curtains

[clownfacemcgee]

Don't hold your breath for FFXIII. You probably won't see that in America until at least early 2009.

[Rattles]

and cant wait to play killzone 2

[Premonition]

both for me please:)

[hotshot127]

sony and guirella know whats going on at insomniac so you can bet your money that they communicate.

[Shaka2K6]

And thats a fact, xbois.

[Rattles]

i see my self playing resistance more, resistance 1 had me miss many "many" nights of sleep.

[hotshot127]

why? because it actually has competition. and once reviewers see resistance 2 and the multiplayer, there gonna look at gears and say.......meh.

why was gears good again? oh yea because of the graphics( killzone 2 has that) and the cover system(killzone 2 has that)

so killzone 2 already has the potential of a tripple aaa title and now all it needs is the multiplayer.

god i love the coversystem in killzone

[Skynetone]

Resistance 2 is a no brainer for me but if killzone flops i wont be picking it up {unlikely but ill wait for the reviews}

[demolitionX]

KZ2 hands down!!! r u kidding me???

[fenderputty]

at relatively equal stages in their development. KZ2 was shown in motion though. There was a lot more going on in KZ then one can tell from a still of RFOM2. I mean even the power cords were affected by the wind in KZ2, and the animations and fluid level progresion were top notch too. Not to mention the attention to detail, each face of the soldiers were different and the poly counts looked through the roof. It's hard to find jaggies. Gameplay wise, RFOM has proven itself while KZ2 has yet to do so though. Right now I think it's a toss-up. Both titles look great and both are equall on my want list.

[BigBaehr]

DAMN I can't wait for both!!!

[mistertwoturbo]

I'll take both

[demolitionX]

KZ2 will be epic! mark my words! Guirella are a bunch of a very knowledgable programmers, they have stunning engine for KZ2. I love resistance, but comeon guys remember TGS2007 demo the maps were huge and details are breath taking! RFOM2 is a distant 2nd in my opinion.

[BigBaehr]

Hopefully Killzone 2 is taking longer to come out not because of poor management, but because they are developing a multiplayer similar to RFOM2.

[hotshot127]

im still more excited for killzone.

people like to comment about how they think it will suck because the first one was mediocore.

but they can definetely improve as they have with the PSP killzone.(averages 80 on metacritics)

most the people on this site dont even know what made killzone 1 bad.

killzone 1's cons were the following (KILLZONE 2 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RIGHT......

BAD AI ------- killzone 2 will improve im sure,(they take cover)

FRAMERATE PROBLEMS -------- (LOOKS stable now)

COUDNT JUMP ----------- you can jump now

COULDNT ZOOM IN ---------- you can zoom in now

average run and gun shooter ------------------ SICK COVER SYSTEM

bad online -----------with insominiac helping them, you can bet your
money that the online will be good.

no bosses (doesnt take away but...)--------------they have bosses.

no co-op -----------(i could be wrong) but didnt they say that have co-op now

and it didnt control well-----------------------IGN said that it controlled well the last time they played it.

NOW IDK ABOUT YOU GUYS BUT THEY HAVE IMPROVED ON EVERYTHING THAT MADE THE FIRST GAME BAD AND THEY ADDED THINGS.

if killzone liberation was anything to go by, then im more then happy to get ready for killzone 2.

and im more excited for killzone 2 then resistance because of the COVER SYSTEM.(VERY GOOD STRATEGY IN ONLINE)

[fenderputty]

KZ2 being a much better game. All that stuff was last gen though. For this gen, they're going to need to get rid of those problems and build on it. I think they will. We have yet to hear deatils about the game regarding stuff we know about RFOM2. Online is such an area. We know small deatil but, we don't know player limits or anything else.

Visually, KZ2 is going to be a monster to compete with though. Animations, realism, blood, small HUD all lead to a very very real experience that's going to be tough to beat.

[lesferdinand]

I'm no FPS veteran but the AI in the first game wasn't that bad. Enemies did make use of cover when it was available and harassed you with grenades when you used cover yourself. They didn't blindly run into your gunfire, though occasionally there was the odd 'paralyzed' enemy.

I remember using zoom in a lot, but not every weapon offered the functionality on purpose. Don't think it's a con but rather a complaint of reviewers looking for things to bash the game.

And lastly, personally I liked the fact that there were no bosses. In a real war there are no bosses either. Bosses are more for an arcade game.

But on the other aspects I agree.

[resistance100]

I would say Killzone2

People are writing it off way way to early, i think that it will blow everyone away, Killzone 2 will show everyone what next gen gameplay and visuals can be achieved on Ps3. Sony basically have every 1st party studio working with GG for this, theres no way it will mess up

[LightningPS3]

Killzone 2 > Resistance 2

We won't know till we actually play the games in reality.

But Killzone seems to have the better atmosphere, darker and more realistic. And also I like the idea of more tactical gameplay like taking cover.

I actually think it's pretty one sided in favor of Killzone 2, unless the game doesn't live up or something.

[BigBaehr]

The only thing that will be bad about Killzone 2 is that Rico doesn't have his big BAD-ASS gun anymore.

[TwissT]

Sigh... decisions, decisions.

[fenderputty]

Such a stark difference from the first 8 months. There's going to be plenty of games to keep me happy. I only hope they release these two monsters at least 3 months apart from on another. I wouldn't want one game to canabalize the other games sales since they both seem to deserve so much.

[mintaro]

no need to ponder TwissT just get them both

[gamesblow]

It's absurd at best that these two games have to come out a mere 2 months, if that, apart. Sony is firing blanks here... Sorry. They're tossing both out to market and hoping one is a sure fire win for them. That's all there is to it.

Killzone 2 should've been released over the summer (a summer blockbuster) and Resistance should have been prepped for Christmas season... All there is to it.

Sony is doing this out of desperation at best. They saw that Bio Shock and Halo 3 both did well, Mont's apart, last year and now they will try to replicate that.

Sony should look elsewhere for their gains. All I'm saying. I love Sony, god knows that. I just don't always agree with them on everything... With that said, Resistance 2 is going to get more play in my house. That's for sure. I'll buy Killzone 2... but I don't think I'll be playing it online or anything. I'll go thru it a few times and put it aside. Resistance still gets plenty of play from me. That says something about Insomniac and the game as a whole.

[cartman313]

Uhhh...Insomniac had released Ratchet and Clank in the fall. How in the hell do you think they would of had time to make Resistance in time for Christmas. Killzone isn't even ready yet. WTF are you talking about?

[gamesblow]

What am I talking about? What are you talking about? I'm talking about Resistance being released this Christmas season... Killzone being released for the summer. Killzone has been in dev for way too long. It's absurd to think it should come out in time for the holiday season and compete with Resistance... all I'm saying. You clearly didn't understand my post.

Resistance Christmas 08
Killzone 2 summer 08

Hope that clears things up.

[cartman313]

My bad. In that case, I agree. Although I would love to have both sooner.

[hotshot127]

with killzone 1, guirella was a SERPERATE studio and they werent brought by sony yet. with sony backing this game up all the way and other studios helping, it would be a shame if this game didnt blow everyone away.

and then think, look at the position sony was in b4..........they could easily allow guirella to release a mediocore game and not care but now they have something to prove and thats with KILLZONE 2.

killzone 2 will deliver and all naysayers that dont think so, will all be shut up(just like last time) weather it be this years gdc or e3.

MARK MY WORDS ON IT

[InYourMom]

For Killzone 2. I was disappointed in RFOM1, but I am willing to give it a second chance with 2 since RFOM was a launch title.

[The_Engineer]

you come on here and constantly thrash a console that you now want us to believe you own.....have you ever heard of a TOOL??

[Bloodshedder]

do we need a ps3-ps3 game comparison? fanboys?? just get them bouth bouth on ps3 bouth exclusive so stop this BS

[resistance100]

Whats wrong with comparing 2 games? just because they are on the same system actually gives more reason to compare them, people will want to see what will be the better game to buy, as not everyone can afford to buy games all the time.

Really cross platform comparisons shouldn't exist, i mean why would a PS3 only owner need to know what the 360 games are like, unless they plan on owning that system aswell

[supnub5]

how much the girl on your avatar costs.

[SlyGuy]

sweet a** avatar!

[hotshot127]

that cover system in killzone 2 just makes it leaps and bounds above most fps's to me. and i love the animations and atmosphere.

but then again, i havent seen resistance 2 in motion yet so maybe i could be wrong.

[THE_JUDGE]

in the new Game Informer or whatever mag had the big Resistance 2 preview that Resistance 2 would also now include a cover system. I want both and am dieing to hear more about them!

[chrno6]

wow ps3 has the best fps and jrpg in 2008, and that's pretty much a fact.

[Lagbox plzfixme]

Can't believe anyone disagreed with you.
Xbots FTL.
=[

[Genki]

The fanboys have been all over this like white on rice since Resistance was leaked.

It was anybody's guess when an opportunist publication would capitalize on that.

[Mcrmarcher]

i think both will be great. Never played RFOM but i did pick up a copy of killzone 1 on the ps2 yesterday and well i quite liked it. the storys not bad either. But i will probly get RFOM as well just to catch up on the story, can't wait till these come out!

[Darkiewonder]

Since I bought R2 and will do the same day 1. as far as Killzone 2 is concerned. no. Never played the ps2/psp version so I don't feel the need to start now ;3 Unless i can be blown away and force me to get the earlier versions.

[skitzoid]

They are on the same system.
Buy both if you own a PS3. No brainer.

[eddierivera]

though the new one looks good, I think Killzone looks freakin Sic! Looking at that screenshot with that dude with the red eyes gave me the willies. Its goona be sic online. R2 looks good, but 60 people deathmatches arent my thing , I rather have at the most 9 on 9.

[Genki]

I don't know where all of this fanboy elitism came from, where you can only own the one best game within a genre, but it's probably where we're headed now that 360 vs PS3 tensions are dying down.

Enter the era of the genre snob. Beautiful.

Anyway, I'll get both unless Resistance plays too much like the first. lets get something straight, I loved the first, but I realize I liked it for the same reasons I liked the original Halo: There was nothing else to offer. Compared to todays games, like CoD, Unreal, and Half-Life, the first is a very basic game. Still tons of fun, but there's no depth.

If R2 doesn't look to add some more strategy, variables, and depth to the formula, count me out. The graphics are already as good as anything else out there, stellar improvement in that department, but now I'd like either a demo or some vids.

Killzone looks to have a nice dose of pretty much all that I could want, so that's a definite purchase for me unless they drastically change things.

[Spike47]

makes me laugh how some of you don't even know a word your saying.

I'll just leave it at that.

But I'll add that MS's halo 3 and gears are all feuled by one thing:

HYPE.

Cause when killzone was gonna come out the press called it a halo killer not sony and they shut down the game when it arrived with bad reviews.

Gears of war for god sakes was hyped with tv shows that even I watched.

[chrno6]

no halo 3 is not filled by hype...it is fueled by Dew!

[UltramanJ]

..while for me Killzone 2 is a wait and see.

[Spike47]

LOOKS really immersive.

I think guerilla might just nail it this time.

[Gazman]

Getting both so I don't care.

[SRuN4]

Anyone counting out Killzone 2 at this stage is a fool. We basically know what Resistance 2 is at this point, not much more can be announced cause almost every major bullet point was revealed right away. Only thing left for Resistance 2 is footage and after that we'll know everything. Killzone 2 on the other hand is still a HUGE mystery. So anyone quick to say it will fail would be an idiot in my eyes.

Still buying both day 1. So it doesnt matter to me.

[KingKirchner]

R2 is a must for me because

1. I loved the first
2. Never played first KZ
3. Insomniac has a better track record

but i'm not dismissing KZ2. Everything looks good so far, but I'll wait and see for that one.

[KingKirchner]

R2 is a must for me because

1. I loved the first
2. Never played first KZ
3. Insomniac has a better track record

but i'm not dismissing KZ2. Everything looks good so far, but I'll wait and see for that one.

[Grahammad]

so for me it's a no brainer but at the same time I thought Resistance was a fantastic game, especially for a launch title. I think there is practically no way that the 2nd wont follow suit. I'm really hoping in Resistance 2 we get to fly those Saber looking jets in the hanger, that would be awesome. Either way, both are coming home with me.

As for Killzone, a lot of people put it down without having actually played it. The atmosphere of the game was always top notch, the story great, the Helghast even better. A lot of Killzone's problems were from the fact that it was originally designed as a PC game and Guerrilla at the time was very inexperienced with the PS2 hardware. Simply put, the game wasn't properly coded (at least not 100%) for the hardware and that's why it had the problems it did. Almost all of the problems that Killzone did have were from the technical end. In fact it got to the point where the music, some dialog, and even some AI scripts had to be chucked out as they were eating up to much memory.

With the PS3 and Killzone 2 these limitations should no longer be a problem plus Guerrilla has designed this game from the ground up on this hardware, with a huge backing financially from Sony and help from nearly every Sony affiliated studio, the sequel, I think, will totally rock. I know I'm excited and from a technical standpoint, it's very hard to argue that it isn't one hell of a beautiful looking game. No more linear paths, a multiplayer (although yet to be revealed) that was been up and running since 2006 (where as the original's was only tacked on in the last few months of development). I could go on, but I won't. Basically, if anyone doesn't trust GG to make a great game, I'd say look at the improvements from Killzone 1 to Liberation (even though its not 1st person) the core gameplay problems have all been fixed up and with the effort going in to Killzone 2 we should see a much bigger leap than that into next-gen.

[crazy25000]

im buying both...so screw these so called reviews

[zonetrooper5]

Your avatar is a trap btw, not a women. A tranny if you want to know, I've seen it on 4chan many times and rules 1 and 2 are only for raids if anyone says something.

[Whoooop]

The winner will be Resizone 2

[Jamaicangmr]

Why pit two games against each other that are exclusive to the same console? This is a pointless article.

I'll just get both thanks am good.

[Figboy]

is that you'll be able to play *BOTH games.

it's like back in the day: "Final Fantasy III vs Chrono Trigger? which one should you get??"

uh, *BOTH?

as much as i hate fanboyism, i can understand comparing 360 exclusives to PS3 exclusives. it's fun for the most part, when both parties aren't being obnoxious.

but what's the point of comparing two games that are releasing on the *SAME PLATFORM?

i'm getting Resistance 2 *AND Killzone 2. win/win.

i have a 360 also, so, BAM, i'm covered on that end too.

considering that Killzone 2 will probably release in the summer (summer blockbuster), and Resistance 2 is slated for November, i'm pretty sure i can get my fill of Killzone 2 before then (i'm a single player gamer at heart, so the multi-player features of these games aren't as important to me as it is for a lot of other people. i'll clear the single-player of Killzone way before Resistance 2 hits. i'll probably play a few games multi-player, but i'm all about the single-player campaign).

[Whoooop]

will own both and I expect them to have great single player...

I love single player games and I won't be getting this 2 games for their online support. Of course I'm going to play R2 online, but I'm not looking forward to that more than playing some single player action with top notch visuals.

That's why I LOVE Uncharted. AWESOME single player action with no need of multiplayer whatsoever.

I'm a graphic and single player whore. guilty.

PS: I play a lot of warhawk and COD4 online don't get me wrong, it's just that the single player experience it's what really exite me.

:)

[haloblows]

Have money put aside already, I might preorder both of them.

[bootsielon]

I know Resistance 2 will be at least as good as the first one. On Killzone 2, it'd better be much better than the first one. Guerrilla has gotten better with each game, but they still have to make a memorable game. So it's wait and see for me on that one (though it looks insane, I don't want it to be another Lair).

[lesferdinand]

It won't be another Lair, that's for sure because it sticks with a traditional control method. I own Lair and I enjoy it. It's one of the most beautiful games on PS3 and the controls work. The only reason Lair failed was because hardcore gamers (= reviewers) can't adapt to something revolutionary and gave it ridiculously low review scores. Like most Wii games are not appreciated by those same reviewers and score low (unless Miyamoto has something to do with it, than you get 3 bonus points, often deserved by the way).

But Lair's reviews were a joke. On the one hand it was slammed for being to big a break with the old (great new control mechanic) and on the other hand for not deviating enough (not different enough from Rogue squadron). Reviewers just didn't like it, which is their right, and made all kind of excuses for giving it a low score. Which is a shame, innovative risks like this are what drives gaming forward, not rehashing big-name franchises indefinitely.

[killinet247]

the question is which one will you be playing online the most...yes i know that there isn't really any details on the mp of KZ2 but still..

[kalistyles]

Resistance is just awsome. I mean the first one kicked a$$. Insomniac just knows how to put out quality games. Seeing what's in store for R2, man how could you not pick this game up. Now Killzone 2, I would just pick up this game based on the hype and quality if I didn't know what it was already. But being an owner of all the Killzone's I think it will turn out pretty good. The first one was good, not great, but good enough to hook me. Liberation is just awsome on the PSP, and the online is really good. Now if they can just add a little from each and something new to the genre, we definetly have AAA qaulity here. So I can't pick just one, but I sure can play both. Play beyond, way beyond!!

[Qbanboi]

Neither will come on 2008 ^^.

But picking both up, WHENEVER they release.

[CaliGamer]

Perhaps KZ2 might fall behind but last I checked Insomniac doesn't really delay games all that much, they seem to have their stuff together so your assertion is kinda baseless on that front, unless you have some info that we all don't have. If you do please share.

[kurochi]

oh oh oh..... let me check...... yep.... I just creamed my pants when these two games are mentioned in one article..... LOL

[Spinitus]

i can't wait for the Killzone 2 beta :)

[The Closing]

By a mile.

Resistance 1 didn't impress me so hopefully this one will really step it up. Plus why is everyone praising 60 players in a match? Nothing personal about the kill it's just no fun that way. Too mindless.

[sanjay09]

BUY both on day 1 but there gameplay is kind of different do why argue buy both

[Raptors]

My only concern about KZ2 is how tight lipped they've been about the game. Other than that, why would you possibly debate about picking both games? If money is an issue then you should start saving from now.

[rexor0717]

I should go pre-order both. I just like the fact that there both PS3 exclusive, maybe my friends will get some good ol' PS3 now.

[DJ]

Last year it was PS3 vs. 360 games. This year it's only PS3 vs. PS3.

[Figboy]

Killzone on the PS2 was hampered not by the game itself, but the *HARDWARE the game was running on.

in short, Guerrilla Games was too ambitious for the Playstation 2 hardware to handle at the time. personally, i think if they were to go back to Killzone, and do another go at it on the PS2, the result would be more stable. the atmosphere of the first game, the enemies (Helghast are some of the coolest enemies in gaming, really), and the narrative was solid. the gameplay was good, but hampered by framerate issues (again, due to hardware limitations of the time).

Killzone: Liberation on the PSP was *GREAT, however. it was a fun, 3rd person shooter, with a cool story. Guerrilla worked within the limitations of the handheld, and produced a quality game. more than quality, really.

as for Killzone 2, considering that Guerrilla has learned it's lessons with Killzone, and applied them Killzone: Liberation, i'm expecting Killzone 2 to be more polished. Guerrilla's ambitious design is better suited for a powerful console like the Playstation 3.

Guerrilla Games is full of some talented folks, who love making games. to me, that's just as important as a 100% rock-solid pedigree. they have heart, and they have know how, and when you have pretty much *ALL of the internal Sony development houses sharing knowledge and technology with each other, the result will be better products overall.

[CaliGamer]

I think the current criticism is that there is very little information coming out about this game. The first KZ was touted as a Halo killer by the media and that stigma has stuck with this game ever since though I have yet to see an article where GG stated that KZ1 was a Halo killer.

I think KZ2 is going to serve two purposes when released, first, it will attempt to form a viable franchise for the PS3 like Halo that spans multiple generations of hardware and two it will be like the Unreal Tournament series, demonstrating all the tools that have been developed by Sony for the PS3 in a unified fashion for everyone to see what the product (PS3) is capable of.

Not to mention that if you have taken any time to go onto the GG website and the KZ2 forums you can see that they are aware of the last games shortcomings and have been improving on it with KZ2.

As I stated before, its just great that regardless of which game is better R2 or KZ2, as a PS3 owner both are available to me. R2 will be great however, the first was a launch title and I am sure much was omitted in an effort to release the game at launch, R2 has given Insomniac time to mature their tools and optimize their techniques and I think either way PS3 owners are in for a great year.

[Figboy]

it's funny, because i think, honestly, that the Resistance franchise is the "Halo Killer" although Insomniac is too humble to make such boasts, and the media (up until Resistance 2 was unveiled), wanted to dismiss Resistance as "launch title fodder" because of it's "subpar" graphics, but i thought Resistance outshone the Halo games (1 and 2, since 3 wasn't out when Resistance launched) in nearly all areas.

the single-player campaign was great (Halo had a great single-player campaign, but Halo 2's single player was very weak. i was really disappointed in it), and the multi-player in Resistance is *AWESOME. 40 player on line, *NO LAG, voice chat, in game messaging, etc. i think it was superior to Halo in every way.

but the media would never acknowledge that, and only seem to arbitrarily attach the "Halo Killer" moniker to Killzone, although, like you said, Guerrilla Games *NEVER claimed their game would kill *ANYTHING, let alone Halo. it honestly just goes to show how public opinion can be swayed by the media. the *MEDIA SAID that Killzone would be a "Halo Killer," and everybody bit.

personally, i didn't *NEED a Halo killer to have a good time, and i *STILL DON'T. i enjoyed the first Killzone, though i did have a few complaints, and i enjoyed Resistance, and could appreciate the games for what they *WERE, and not for what they *SHOULD HAVE been, according to the media's hype-machine.

Killzone 2, to me, is going to address all of the shortcomings of the first one (which were, for the most part, hardware related, not game design related), and is going to be a good time.

Resistance 2, to me, is going to improve upon what the first one did, and not tinker with the core gameplay too much. they already had me at 8 player co-op, but the 60player simultaneous, squad-based multi-player may actually have me enter the online arena more often. couple that with Insomniac's knack for creating incredibly unique and fun weapons, and i wouldn't be surprised if Resistance 2 walks away with FPS of the year.

the original Resistance was the "Playstation's 'Halo'," already, and it was a *LAUNCH title.

i always give credit where credit is due, and i truly believe that the PS3 didn't need Killzone 2 to compete with Halo. it's unfortunate that the Halo series is practically concluded for the time being, because i think the competition between Halo and Resistance would have been very beneficial to *BOTH series. i guess Gears of War 2 will have to be a part of that, but then again, Epic *OWNS the Gears of War IP, so who knows, Gears 2 may actually hit the PS3. lol.

[kewlkat007]

oh well...I wonder if they will come out around the same time...

[CaliGamer]

Will you miss out on these games? Unless you don't have a PS3 I don't see why at least one of them wouldn't be in your budget.

[wind_dragon]

Do i really need two shooters? hmmmm...Well i know i'll be getting rid of COD4(maybe). F^ck it i'll buy both i guess.

[DFresh]

My god this is the hardest choice for game of the year in videogame history.
Runners for Game of the Year.
1.) Killzone 2
2.) Resistance 2
3.) Metal Gear Solid 4
4.) God of War 3
Damn so hard to choose.
It doesn't matter I'm gonna own every single game so I'm not tripping and the best thing about this is that these games all are PS3 exclusives.

[The Closing]

No god of war 3 this year.

[pshizle]

you dream but it will never happen

wait till reviews than start talking sh!t

[HarryEtTubMan]

LMAO you are gonna get owned kiddie poo

[HarryEtTubMan]

LMAO you are gonna get owned kiddie poo

[Big Jim]

I really hope Killzone 2 lives up to the hype. I really do. But what good games has Guerilla ever made? KZ2 could easily disappoint everyone. As for RFOM 2 on the other hand, the first resistance was an awesome game, and Insomniac is an awesome developer with a stellar track record. My money is on resistance 2 being the better game. I would say that both of them will kill Halo 3, but COD4 already killed Halo 3 and is using it's skull as a wine goblet.

[Genki]

Well, they're the collective of brilliant minds that brought us God of War and it's sequel...

Aside from Jaffe, they were pretty much a rag-tag group of devs who hadn't really made any projects they were particularly proud of.

Check out the behind the scenes footage plastered all over the original God of War disc, it's right on there.

Once they began making GoW, with the resources, tools, and funding they needed, and of course the motivation, everything just clicked. Same may be happening with Guerrilla.

[KILLERAPP]

This so easy both for me and gears of war 2 too al buy them all.

[cr33ping_death]

both are fist day buys for me :)

[chaosatom333]

I hope its killzone. It's been in production longer! Resistance is going to be good-no doubt. As of right now, we know very little about killzone even tho they showed a demo of a level, but they have been working long on this game, so I have higher expectations on killzone than resistance.

[Clinton514]

The comparison was fair enough

I will no doubt be enjoying both games.

[moodymofo]

dont everybody get too excited,were talking about the ps3,we may not even see these games until 2010 by the time they anounce 5 delays

[Clinton514]

But the Gamer Zone section isn't reserved for fankids anymore.

[werdb]

killzone2 and gears2. am i the only person who thought resistance wasnt that great? i really hope killzone2 has multiplayer tho...

[Lord Cheese]

i'm with you. Resistance wasnt that great. I personally thought VF5 was a better launch window title, and i've heard a lot of people say they prefer motorstorm.

RFOM wasnt a bad game, but i cant be bothered to finish it - suggests to me something isnt quite 100% right there. (Entirely personal opinion of course)

[Chug]

Even though it probably doesn't make sense seeing that Resistance 2 takes place in the US, I sure hope they bring back the Somerset MP map with updated graphics.
I spent many of hours playing (pwning) ctf on that map.
And as for KZ2, I've never played the original so I really dont know what to expect, it looks like its shaping up to be a pretty good FPS though.

[Chug]

Double post!

[SocietyOfCrows]

I'm sorry, but there is no comparison. Killzone>resistance

[ScottEFresh]

Xbox sucks.

[greg_for_sony]

rfom 2 game of the year

[IQUITN4G]

More importantly both companies need to deliver superior gameplay this time.K2 and Resistance were fun games but nothing like the incredible experiences FPS can be - very few games manage this.Love the great graphics but it takes more lets not forget.

[QuackPot]

CoD4 pawned 2007.

not bad for effectively a new - MODERN - franchise.

R2 should beat KZ2 on gameplay without a doubt. Insomniac has far more experience with great gameplay than Guerilla Games.

But the thing is KZ2 can easily be made a truly spectacular game even with average graphics:

* co-op
* split screen
* online MP
* useable buggy, tank, aircraft - ie. remember Warhawk
* devilish combatant AI.
* map creation/modification - user created content.
* destructible environments
* sympathetic characters with a GUNG-HO attitude like GeoW

Nothing revolutionary about all these things but if Killzone 2 had them all then it would would be FPS Nirvana.

R2 will obviously improve on R1 due to the class that Insomniac is.

Kz2 will clearly be better than KZ1 but I'm concerned about GG's credentials. Not so Sony whom I'm hoping will bring in significant input/help from Naughty Dog & Incognito developers.

Learn from the competition: copy, modify, adapt and produce something better. Deltanism ftw.

[lesferdinand]

But one thing Killzone 2 definitely not needs is "sympathetic characters with a GUNG-HO attitude like GeoW". That would be the worst possible fit with the Killzone universe and is not in line with the play style of the first game either. Sympathetic characters KZ had already, but please, no GUNG-HO. There are people living outside the US...

[imageicb]

good but iI'm FPSed out (I mean you have COD4, Battlefield: Bad Company, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Turok, Condemned 2, KZ 2, R 2, and a bunch of others not worth mentioning)so Im only going to get one and it will be Kill Zone 2, more realism (except for the whole other plant thing) .

[Rattles]

go back to you xbox corner and wait WAIT for your precious game to be announced.

[Rattles]

we will have killzone fanboys fighting resistance fanboys lol

[FirstknighT]

2 games that look exactly alike. How boring. What's up with all the FPS with war torn streets??? They ever hear of a thing called color.

[rushbd]

i'll get both :D

[marcellizot]

To be honest I think that Resistance 2 is the game that will finally convince me to part with my cash for a PS3. If only the controller wasn't so rubbish for FPS games.

[CaliGamer]

You ever hear about a thing called LAXATIVE? It might get rid of the conditional constipation you seem to have as is evident in you avatar.

On topic, while I know it is useless to speak to your kind with any degree of rational, I have the bubbles that afford me the opportunity to try and get through to you though I fully expect failure.

I would submit two games that I know you are familiar with COD4 and Gears of War, both are not among the most colorful and that is because they are attempting to set a certain tone. If you ever have taken time to look at footage from Iraq or or any other war zone, you will notice that the colors tend to be dirty and subdued, its called the art style.

Games like Halo apparently have a different goal in mind and thus the visual representation of colors reflects that.

It is strange that a 360 lover such as yourself would come in a PS3 thread talking about FPS and war torn streets being boring when your system is arguably defined by the very games you attempt to diminish in these comments. Not surprising at all because in my observations of your frequent post, you seem to have no notion of coherent thoughts or making a points that make sense whatsoever.

You suffer from diarrhea of the mouth or fingers in this case, and it usually ends up in your ownage at the hands of people who have much more sense than you do just like I have just done. My advice, give it up bro, this isn't the 360's year.

[CaliGamer]

The above comment is directed toward FirstKnight, sorry. I guess it doesn't matter, they both produce the same sort of nonsensical post anyway.

[Iron Man 2]

I am anticipating Resistance 2 more but both are good,you can't pick just one!

BTW at least us PS3 gamers have a comparison,all the Xbox 360 fanboys are stuck with Lags Of War and Fugly aka Huxley...LMFAO!XD

[THC CELL]

resistance 2 will be very hard to counter from any Microsoft x box game

Ps3 = No limit

[Lord Cheese]

i'm suffering from FPS burn-out to be honest. Played a tonne of them last year and i'm kind of lacking a great deal of enthusiasm for them. However, i wasnt the biggest fan of RFOM (still havent finished it because i got somewhat bored), so if i was only to buy one of the two i'd buy KZ2.

For me both have reasons NOT to get them, (lacklustre originals in both cases - my opinion, nothing more, so dont start any stupid personal attacks please) so i'm not all that excited by either. Looking forward MUCH more to MGS4, Splinter Cell Conviction and Ninja Gaiden 2 tbh :O)

[YorkshireGal]

Hiya all

Its gonna be a good year for games this year!

I will defo be getting Resistance2 ... played Resistance1 and loved every second of it ... so can't wait for number 2

Have never played KillZone1, so not sure about this game. It looks pretty good but my gripe would be that it looks really dark. I know that this sets the mood but its like films, I really hate dark ones where you can hardly see what is going on lol

Both sound like great games though

YG xxx

[Maldread]

I think that Killzone 2 will be a good fps in singleplayer, as Killzone 1 was too. Unfortunately it also had a lot of bugs, which have to be corrected for this game. I hope they have a better framerate this time around, and will be extremely impressed if they can can achieve the same in multiplayer also. I agree with GamePro, since we know nothing of the multiplayer, it`s hard to say much about it except that the first Killzone`s multiplayer wasn`t good at all (havn`t played it online so maybe it was better there). With Guerillas history of games, i think it will be better to try to keep the hype for the game down at this point. It will only do more damage to keep hyping it beyond realistic expectations (a great looking Call of Duty 4 type of game, not a bad thing i might add),trust me guys.

Resistance will also be great in singleplayer, but i think Killzone will have a better story and enjoyment here. In multiplayer i think the game will really shine though. Imsomniac always delivers great games, so i`m not concerned at all about Resistance 2 in either regards though.

[KozmoOchez]

1.I hope the lack of multiplayer talk doesnt mean that they wont include any - which will rape its ratings

2.You cannot seriously compare this to COD4, thats like a smack in the face of KZ2

[Maldread]

1. Killzone 2 has multiplayer alright, we just know nothing about it yet.

2. I think that`s a good comparison. COD4 was considered one of the best games of 2007, so i hardly think that`s an insult. They are both very cinematic. Both is kind of like the old Medal of Honor games, which was what Guerilla wanted Killzone 1 to be to, not a Halo-killer. Both look great (and hopefully Killzone 2 will have just a good framerate as COD4. the first one didn`t run very well). Both are realistic (to a degree). Both have many set-pieces (that`s not necessarily a bad thing, even HL has a lot of that. And lastly, both are FPS-games ;)

[jordan8445]

Both games are coming out on the PS3. Bad news for MS when comparisons like this are being done, but for one console.

[KozmoOchez]

I already decided to reserve them both...with Resistance 2 being the obvious first day buy b/c I bough the first one and love it, Killzone 2 will be a day wait just to make sure it doesnt flop, in which case it will stay in Gamestop so I can have money to buy FF13 and FF versus 13, also NCAA Football 09 and NBA 2K9(hopefully the cancellation of college hoops 2k9 will be false and I'll get that too)....but i'm planning on owning all 6 and those are the only games I have slated on my 08 list to buy(I already bought Burnout Paradise). 7 brand new games = $420 on video games this year, and I want to spend a little on some stuff on PS Home also. I can't wait to see hat KZ2 and R2 have in store for Home, I already figured the sports games will have trophies due to NBA 2k8 having trophies to unlock for doin special things but theres nothing to do with them....maybe put them in your PS Home...

[LiquifiedArt]

But my only real problem is the release date of each. I highly doubt Sony would release BOTH games at the same time. That would be a Terrible choice. IF ANYTHING i'd let R2 hit first in SEPT. then During Christmas Launch KILLZONE2. And Advert the hell outta it.

They are both Benchmark titles on the PS3. or WILL be. So releasing both in a 2 month span wouldnt be so hot. Even a 2009 release of KIllzone would be smarter.

Killzone2 Neccessities
============================= =========
1) First Person COVER SYSTEM
2) In-Game Dedicated SOLO-CLAN/TOURNAMENT/LADDERING /RANKING SUPPORT
3) RPG Online Component - COD4 style.
4) Multiple Vehicles in MP - Ground,Air,Water
5) Buttery Soft Controls
6) Online/Offline Coop 2-4
7) SplitScreen Online/offline
8) Long SinglePlayer Campaign 10-15hrs

[bigjclassic]

60-70 online MP, splitcreen online, And immersive MP levels.

Because so far I have Resistance, and it needed online splitscreen badly, it would've been a better game. Dont care for the higher number of players just gimme online splitscreen.

BOTH OF THESE GAMES NEED SPLITSCREEN ONLINE MP!!

[Rusted]

Holy Crap! Resistance wins?! ha! the funny stuff is when KZ2 have years of speculation and rumours, Resistance 2 comes out from nowhere and wins this battle.
Im going soooooooooooooo broke this year :(

[ItsIncognito]

I find it funny that gamers cant comprehend, that more games of the same genre and on the same platform cant co-exist. I know I buy them both.

[Vip3r]

I'm definately getting both on launch.

[Chippathingy]

To heck with comparisons.....I'm going to get both anyways! Both these games look like they are going to rock!

[Salvadore]

How about both?

[Lord_Ash]

One thin I hope they take off of R2, is the one shot kill mode in Multiplier it was really annoying and toke allot from the game play and worst of all, all DM servers had this crappy future.

I also read that they want to change the health system, I hope they improve it but not change it I fell in love with that system.

[lodossrage]

So why do they have to be MADE to compete? Both will definitely get their sales $$$.

It really comes down to a matter of what the person prefers. Do they want something closer to realism or something closer to fantasy?

If you want something closer to realism, you'd pick killzone2

If you want something closer to fantasy, then resistance 2 is your pick.

Either way, no matter what the preference, true fans of fps games WILL find a way to own both. Or at the very least play both.

[InfectedDK]

Im getting em both! Cant wait for Killzone 2!

[Rhezin]

both are gonna be a big, fat, smelly, steaming pile of Number 2.

[heyheyhey]

im sure that Resistance will win, but KZ will have its own strengths and it will still be a great game

[zonetrooper5]

Well Killzone 2 should at least have 16 player online mutiplayer like Killzone 1 had. I doubt that KZ2 will have 60 players online though, if I'm wrong then I will eat my hat.

[damnwrx]

KILLZONE 2 & Resistance FOM 2 the both of them....

[Downtown boogey]

But both games will have access into my PS3.

[Killjoy3000]

right now i want killzone more.
simply because ive already played a rfom and id like to alternate between the 2. this will be my first killzone game

[Violater]

Has Gamepro played both games?
Am I missing something?

[peacefulpony]

Resistance2 is something you can count on, a real AAA game. Killzone2 is some kind of crazy train wreck / tech demo, the result of trying to live up to its original target renders at the expense of everything else. I really hope this isn't true, but if one of them is going to dissapoint...

[cmrbe]

I enjoyed R1 more than KZ1 so if can only buy 1 i think it would be R2. I really like to know a bit more about Nate's story. KZ2 will be a graphical masterpiece and that alone to be brutally honest is enough for get me to buy it.

[MetalProxy]

I have them both reserved and payed for already. Now what is there for my 360 to look forward to hummmm. You will have to give me a while to come up with something.

[heroman711]

hmmm interesting. i cant say which one is better since i havent seen or heard anything bout resistance 2 but im getting both anyways. this must be very amusing for sony. they just have to sit there and not worry bout a thing since its all coming to their console

[trancefreak]

man this awesome im spending tons of cash on these ps3 games this year its going to be a great year for us ps3 owners. I'm so happy their are a lot of ps3 supporters out there now. I had 4 360s they all broke bought a ps3 last June 07 and got flamed for it cause it wasnt doing well. now look at ya ps3 you are rolling hard and my ps3 works flawlessly and looks sexy as hell as the day i brought u home. So long xbox 360 you were the friend that never was. I put u to the test on need for speed most wanted and u would lock up on that last race to keep from the #1. we had to part ways and now im seeing the truth lol

[trancefreak]

cant wait im done with cod4 i need some more action

[GurlPlease]

*walks in topic, pulling hair back in a pony tail*

*looks in mirror*

*strikes a pose*

Chile...what is this mess yall talking about? What make you think that Resistance is a "Halo killer"? And why is people still looking for a "halo killer"? Halo series is over and done with, if theres another great FPS...then its just another great FPS. Why folks feel the need to make a particular game better than the other? Gurl, if you like the game...then f'k it! Last thing sony need to be worried about is a "halo killer"...more like they need a system seller.

Anywho, Im looking forward to resistance 2 more. Im not getting gooped by Killzone again. The first one was a mess chile..NO MAM! She will not get my coins

*exit topic*

*stops at mirror*

*strikes pose*

[MaJiKaLL]

I loved resistance 1, can't wait for 2. Are we still playing as hayle?

Killzone 2.. looks amazing; hope it delivers
any1 know is kz2 will have coop n if so, how many?
Metal Gear: ahh jus drop dead gorjus...
GT5: ahh even that too looks phaaaaaaat