Killzone 2 Control System: Expecting Call of Duty?

Beefjack Writes: "Seeing Killzone 2's rise in popularity after the success of the demo, PS3 owners rejoice that the game does indeed live up to their expectations and that we can all finally 'believe the hype'. Some gamers though have chosen to discard this game due to a control system they cannot familiarize themselves with simply because Killzone 2 does not play like Call of Duty."

[The_Zeitgeist]

Why can't a game just be itself. Why is it that every shooter has to be Halo or Call of Duty to succeed. Also I've heard people say that Killzone 2 doesn't bring anything new to the table. If this is true who cares? Why can't a good game just be that? Why must every great game suddenly change an entire style of games?

[MURKERR]

If you cannot play one game because you cannot let another one go, then play your Call of Duty but don’t blame Killzone 2 because you feel you can’t adapt to the different control system and game play style.

to many gamers want to be spoon fed these days, i respect guerilla for doing things THEIR way

[incogneato]

After you stop trying to make it like COD4 and you put the Standard controls, and when you figure out the cover system, you quickly realize this is the best FPS ever created with the best controls to boot.

[fanboi hater]

but regardless of which scheme u chose u can make it pretty darn close to cod4 with alt 2 and hold zoom (only difference is crouch -cry me a river) so i don't understand all the b!tchen
... plus the standard scheme is reminiscent of rfom controls which i loved ... and r2 did copy cod4 - good but i like rfom better... and now i'm basically obsessed with KZ2

[dalibor]

Metal Gear Solid 4 had a "different" controller setup & so did resistance 2 but did that stop me from having fun playing the games. Hell no, i don't see what the big fuss is about. In fact cod4 controller setup was bad for my controller, my left anolog stick is all messed up now from running all the time in cod4, i sh*t you not. It got loose haha

[Sayai jin]

It is not COD. Let the game distinguish itself from the pack. Why are people complaining. I am to busy playing.

[Marceles]

Even if the devs let you be able to map every single button of the game, there would be stories with titles like:

"Devs too lazy to button map their own game? Guerilla finished?"

The controls/Killzone vs (fill in the blanks)/Killzone overhyped? Sony finished?/ stories are really getting out of hand, nitpicking at its finest.

[badz149]

why the hell does KZ2 needs to follow CoD4 in terms of control?? I personally hate the 'run' button for CoD4 (it was L3 or R3) because it just doesn't make sense to me! plus, why the hell does KZ2 got all the points deductions in reviews for not having co-op while CoD4 also didn't have one? CoD4 story is generic at best and only last for 6-7 hours but nobody deducted its points for those! I hate it when media is trying hard to spur bs over every PS3 exclusives and reviewers becoming super nit-picky reviewing it!

the truth is, CoD MW2 has a lot to prove after this in order to compete because currently KZ2 is the best looking game on any consoles! it has gorgeous graphic, great physics, intensive gameplay and smart AI! IW has a monster to beat here! that's KZ2!!

[Statix]

Why do you think developers should be reinventing the wheel, as far as aiming controls in shooters are concerned? COD4 is near-perfection in terms of the precision/accuracy of its controls; there's no reason developers shouldn't all follow Infinity Ward's lead, unless it's on the expressed basis of a very deliberate design choice (such as the case was with Dead Space and its purposely slow turn speed). However, I don't think the sluggish/inaccurate controls of Killzone 2 are a deliberate design choice in this case. I just think Guerilla lacked the experience to create and fine tune shooter controls to the same degree that Infinity Ward had.

These issues aren't (all) nitpicking by Xbots looking to conspire against Sony, and to undermine their games. Many of these are legitimate issues and concerns raised by PS3 gamers who have tried to demo and/or beta, and their voices should be heard and considered, regardless of whether you necessarily agree with them or not. I personally have been looking forward to the release of KZ2 for a while, but I'm also a stickler for precise/accurate controls in my shooters, and I've found it disconcerting the way a significant number of people have described the controls as sluggish and imprecise. I personally want this game to be as good as it can be, and to be allowed for me to play it for a long time to come, but there is a question right now as to whether the subpar aiming controls may be a barrier to my full enjoyment of the game (especially in multiplayer).

[jammy_70]

killzone 2 is killzone 2 nothing else!!!!! its BETTER THAN COD!!!!!

and the control are like it by the way just more realisitc!

[GVON]

default control is perfect,no issues.my thumb is on the R stick anyway,one click sights are up,reload or click again or if in cover set L stick to neutral and sights are down and back in cover.

I love how heavy it feels it's like your moving Sev to aim and not a floating gun like in cod and other fps were in comparison feels light.It really felt like he's locking his muscles up and trying to hold the gun,I've never experienced that before in a game
everyone needs to play it with crosshair and HUD off,it's brilliant playing it like that.

[Consoldtobots]

this guy is a complete moron, the call of duty config is called ALTERNATE 2.

[Mainman]

I was used to COD4 controls. I changed to Alternate 2, and I was happy.

To be honest, it has been a while since I played CoD4, so I dont remember the whole layout. But the Zoom (L1) and Shoot (R1) buttons are the same as COD4 with Alternate 2 (if memory serves me correct).

Zoom and Shoot buttons are the most important for me, the rest I can just get used to.

The Aim (L1) and shoot (R1) buttons are also the same for MGS4 (which I play alot), so Alternate 2 is a good choice for me.

[GameGambits]

The 10 minutes I spent on my first playthrough of the demo are the best 10 minutes of my life lol. I've played great games for 100+hours that don't stack up to just the 10 minutes of sheer joy I got.

If you don't like the controls then go pick up your Viva Pinata and Barbie's Horse Riding kiddies. Let the smarter people enjoy the better games. :)

[Montrealien]

everyone who agrees with this comment, must shut the f/ck up about RE5. thank, and good morning...

/on topic

I agree, this game is kick ass and it is what is is, and its a damn great shooter.

[himdeel]

...toggling the crouch/cover button with any control scheme. Even though I know they probably wont have this in the retail it would still be nice to have this option at least for single player campaign.

Otherwise getting use to having two fingers ready on L1 and L2 for the alternative 2 gives the game a different feel. It seems that for now as I get more familiar with the controls the scheme I've chosen has deliberately slowed my normal pace from other run and gun fps. I expect to speed back up with time and more experience.

[Klopek]

@ Statix

I completely agree. I have no real problems with the button mapping but more so the aiming itself. No matter what sensitivity I set I honestly did feel that the controls were, as you said, sluggish and imprecise.

[Ju]

@Statix, there is one reason why CoD4's controls work so well for, uhm, CoD4.

Because CoD4 got no cover system!!!

As soon as you have that (and implement a manual cover trigger), you will find you are missing a button. Simple. That's why the default controls are NOT set to Alt2 and why sticky zoom is on! Give the default controls a try. After you fully understand how they work, you'll understand what I'm saying.

Men, KZ2 != CoD4. w/e

[majorsuave]

The writer actually said: "realistic feel of gaming" !!!

Now, what the hell id it supposed to mean?

[cmrbe]

it is suppose to revolutionise gaming.

[Arnon]

Just saying for anyone who doesn't know yet, in the demo, you can get the StA14 Rifle from the marksman on top of the roof on the second part of the demo when you are inside the fortress. Headshots = Decapitation with it.. and it is quite gory.

[The Hunter]

"If you cannot play one game because you cannot let another one go, then play your Call of Duty but don’t blame Killzone 2 because you feel you can’t adapt to the different control system and game play style."

Lovely quote! Dont compare it with CoD4 anymore. Why?:

1. Its in Helgan! NOT in afganistan.
2. Killzone 2 is based on teamwork! NOT playing for your own.

Got him?

[locos85]

I had no problem adjusting the controls from COD to K2. Or COD to Socom.

[ali312]

You can have call of duty controls by selecting the default 2 option and not standard 2. One of the best things about the game is you can run longer and the graphics are awesome. I suggest you tweak the motion sensitivity for the analogue sticks for precise aiming.

[The_Zeitgeist]

You can run as long as you want. Also for all the talk of Call of Duty. I am so happy that come the 27th I won't have to fend of AI controlled Dogs. I love Call of Duty but that almost ruins it for me.

[OGharryjoysticks]

ali312, I don't want Call of Duty controls. I want Resident Evil 5 controls :)

[Wife Of The Bad Guy]

My only issue with the controls is I don't want the iron sights to stay locked after I tap L1/R3,everything else was exactly what I wanted

[MeatAbstract]

And you can change that as well...
Go into you options and select 'Hold Aim'. That should change it for you.

[Ju]

I re-tried the original setup again. I had some troubles at first. But the sticky zoom makes perfect sense with the R3 iron sight. You still need to move the camera while in zoom. And that works pretty well. I think its easier for starters. And after I got used to that a bit, I now understand why they did it.

I mean there is just one fundamental feature in the game no other FPS has. That's the cover system, and how its implemented. This cries for a new control scheme.

I feel more comfortable with the ALT2-HOLD-ZOOM, though. But that's maybe if you are used to other games. L1 Zoom doesn't work in toggle mode for me, R3 zoom doesn't work in hold. Anyway, I'm good with both now, hold-zoom is faster, though and the reason I stayed with ALT2.

[dooge]

The default controls the game gives you are nothing like COD, but if you select Alternate 2 and Hold Aim it is the exact same (except crouch).

Besides, the game isn't trying to be like every-other game. If you don't like the controls then go play COD.

[-EvoAnubis-]

I don't like RE5 because it doesn't play like Silent Hill.

I don't like Saints Row 2 because it doesn't play like GTA4.

I don't like KZ2 because it doesn't play like COD4.

What do all those statements have in common? THEY ARE ALL TOTALLY IRRELEVANT. RE5 isn't SH, SR2 isn't GTA4, and KZ2 isn't COD4. People are just going to have to accept that....or do what any gamer with common sense does when they don't like the controls; CHANGE THEM.

[Tru_Blu]

I had some trouble adjusting. Gave it about 15-20 minutes, now It's becoming second nature.

Doesn't every game have some learning curve as far as controls? Take the command and conquer games, some have the mouse buttons/hotkeys on the keyboard do different things. Play it for a few minutes and you get the hang of it.

Edit: I mean I love generals zh. Got RA3 and was lost for a while but got used to it. BTW RA3=crap IMO. And not because of the controls.

[plstcsldgr]

But I don't want to learn a new game WHAAA! I want the same crap ive been spoon fed my whole like WHAAA!!! EA give me my bottle. *takes nap*

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Killzone 2 brings something much better than new gameplay mechanics.

It brings realism like you've never seen before. It's NEVER the same game...ever.

[Consoldtobots]

yeah while I was laying down cover fire for seth as he hacks the door, I hit a propane tank where the helghast were taking cover. Instead of exploding right away it actually flew around like a popped balloon and exploded in mid air. Haven't seen the same thing twice in this game.
INCREDIBLE

[mrkeith]

I didnt find the controls difficult at all

[Wife Of The Bad Guy]

MUCH appreciated!!!

[Wvortices]

I can't stop thinking about how good this game is. If anyone is having difficulty with the controls, try Alt 2 config with hold aim selected, then take down the x and y sensitivity a touch. That changed everything for me. There are so many ways to set up the controls just find one you like. Play the demo about 5 times and you will see what a treat we are all in for. Next gen begins NOW!

[Slinger420]

I have played through the demo about ten times already and I think alt 2 is the perfect setup for the controls. Very similar to Call of Duty and that's what I play pretty much all the time. I can't wait for the full game, I'm praying my Gamestop does the midnight release.

[NegativeCreep427]

Look everybody, if every new game had to FEEL like a certain successful franchise that preceded it every single F'n game today would control and feel like Super Mario Bros. That was basically the first breakthrough video game IP.

Dual Analog control with shooter games was once a new and unpopular idea, but now Dual Analog control is the industry norm.

[MeatAbstract]

Well, actually, I'm not, I'm saying they are perfect the way they are. People that are expecting a game like CoD, well, shouldn't.

[blackbeld]

THOSE trolling 360fantards. The controls are the same!!!!!!

Just go to option screen select alternate 2 control system........

Whola here you have it COD4 controls.....

[SSCOOLCHEA]

But maybe because I didn't play any of the COD series . So I wouldn't know

[Ju]

BTW. One think I have to get off my chest. I am a bit sick of this "CoD" comparisons. This game is so not CoD. Its is original. It sets its own standards. Really no need to compare it to any other game out there.

[ReLLiK]

I dont know what everyone was complaining about with the controls..At first they felt different than other shooters i have played recently, but they have a good number of different layouts and i found one to be perfect for me and I felt comfortable with the controls in no time. Everyone tries comparing this game to COD and I felt that when I played the demo just the way the character moved and everything it made me feel more like the character than COD does. I think once the game is finally up and running people will then be comparing other games to how it feels with KZ2. Well PS3 users that is :).

[LifesABeta]

i've played the demo and standard 1 sucks, I personally like the alternate 2 controls and I still have minor gripes. The cover system and iron sights needs to be switched and by switched I don't mean R1 as cover and R2 as iron sights, but taking cover should be toggled and iron sights should be a hold button. With that said.

Just because many people complain the controls suck in KZ2 because it's not like COD4, consider the fact that maybe those controls... just work. But, not necessarily because it is COD4. Look at dozens of other FPS, they all have a similar control scheme. Why? MAYBE BECAUSE FPS ON THIS PARTICULAR CONTROLLER PROBABLY WORKS BEST ON THAT TYPE OF CONTROL SCHEME. I'm not saying a COD4 control scheme should be standard for fps, but we're only people and maybe it's just the way we are that maybe some things just simply work best for most in a certain way.

This is similar to the argument that FPS is better played on PC than on a controller. Many would argue, just like the author in the article that getting used to new controls should not be a problem, but hands down that in an FPS with a mouse and keyboard the player yields more control, thus leading to better accuracy; results.

Put a COD4 player from a console against a COD4 player on PC with a mouse and keyboard...

so take a step further and pit a KZ2 player with standard 1 controls with a player with the more COD4 like Alternate 2 controls. It would be a close battle, yes. But the way the controls are set up, I believe the overrall control scheme is more fluid.

[Ju]

I half agree with you. I think they should have added an auto cover option. Like you walk up to a wall and keep pressing forward moves into auto cover. Pressing circle or just moving backwards releases it again. This has been done before. Would free up some buttons and your fingers.

[Hallucinate]

trust me stick with the orginal controls for SP and alt 2 for MP...default 1 controls are alot better then alt 2... only need 2 fingers (crouch and shoot) where with alt2 you need like 3 (crouch,zoom,shoot)

[KKanjiAnkh]

Oh snap Lo Pan plays video games,"I want 2 girls with green eyes too,*SOB*

Anyhoo, I wanted to play a game like KILLZONE 2, and guess what i did, and guess what I,m gonna do on th 27th.

A. Playing Call of Duty.
B. Crying cause apparently PS3, has no games.
C. Getting my colon cleansed.
D. None the of above

Tough choices indeed

[creamydingle]

Go into options chose controls high light the zoom hold box then go to button mapping and chose alternate 2 and wow you have the exact same controls a cod its not hard to do.

[tplarkin7]

Perhaps the lag was introduced to reduce bandwidth for the 32 player matches?

[deathray]

perhaps you r retarded.

[swag-]

these controls are perfect to me,took me 2 minutes before i got use to them and i didnt exoect them to be like cod either

[Tru_Blu]

Exactly! Most games take a few minutes to get used to the controls. I don't see how the button layout could even be an issue. Well at least to an extent, Killzone isn't some crazy x shoots and r1 jumps or anything like that.

[byeGollum]

theres actually someone out there who thinks like me, i want killzone to feel like killzone not any other game . .'stnadard 1' controls is just right for the cover system, if you played the demo you'll know what i mean.

[Spinitus]

yup. in sp "alternate 2" is not good when taking cover, but it'll be great for multiplayer since there isn't a cover system in mp.

[hac-hunter]

It's not CoD 4, but if you insist on having controls similar to CoD4......
change the control scheme to "Alternate 2", put "Zoom Hold" on.....that makes the control scheme very similar to CoD.
Your so called "problems" are solved.

[sniper4534]

who cares what the controllers are cus am going to be using the 360 controller muahahaha

[The_Zeitgeist]

How?

[SkolarVisari]

Would it hurt any of you who love the controls as they are if people had crouch toggle options and the ability to map the controls any way they wanted? At the end of the day people are different, and only they know what works for them when it comes to controlling a game. I use what most here would probably consider a strange layout for Black, R1, and R2 but my weird layout does not stop anyone from using the defaults or other presets. Instead of whining about other people being different from you, recognize that all players should be given the choice of how they want to map their controller period. They should have the option to hold or toggle zoom, toggle or hold crouch etc. It i not as if giving them what they want or the tools to achieve it would take anything away from you.

[G-DOG]

PLEASE pretty PLEASE GG patch da game or put in customizable button mapping so we all can enjoy da game da way we want 2 cus at da moment i have played da demo and da beta and i am having a hard time enjoying it cus i cant have da controls da way i want. dats not fare. i have resistance 2 and dat game has some many buttons and things u need 2 do its not even funny. but without customizable button mapping in dat game it would of been a mess and da game would of sucked so PLEASE GG dont make dat mistake. Give us da players who will b buying ur game da option 2 do whatever we want in da control scheme. I know some plp r complaining dat it turns slow and so forth but even dat im getting used 2 it cus its part of da game i guess and style different from other shooters. ok dats fine but da way i wana play it meaning da controls is totally a different story and is y we should have customizable control scheme cus in my case all da countless hours in da beta didn't help da cause and still till 2day wit da demo im upset cus i was hoping 2 c it but i was left disappointed and annoyed dat i cant seem 2 enjoy a gorgeous game cus of da controls!!!

[achira]

lol, the controls are the best ever! make zoom hold + alternate 2, and you have an exact copy of cod4! but without auto aiming ? are ppl dumb nowa dayes or are they only searching for bs flows ?

[sniper4534]

with the xcm cross battle adapter + the rapid fire, lol i ll be owning noobs online

[krisq]

...but I don't like you can't move while reloading behind cover :(. It's killing the pacing fo me.

[hydro-lx]

you can, you just gotta let go of the fire button which i think is in every setup R1.

[krisq]

...strafe while holding L2 and reloading.

[bviperz]

This is a tactical shooter, not a run-and-gunner. In real life, you're not trying to 'strafe' while you're reloading. You take cover when you reload (or run for cover then reload). You don't reload in the open and move side to side hoping the bullets don't hit you. In real life, if you did that, you'd be dead while the enemy would be laughing. Think realism.

[Fishy Fingers]

My set-up:

Button config: Alt 2
Sensitivity: Upped one notch

Takes some getting used to but this is a completely new game, I dont expect to be popping off heads left, right and centre straight away. Every game has a learning curve. Push through and you'll love it once you get it right.

[Itrguy001]

that is what most people do i think but instead of upping look speed once i upped it about 5 times i used the fastest speed in CoD4

[jkhan]

I just played the demo (6th time). I played the first time on Alt2 Controller setting and it was very difficult to use it with cover. I think this game was meant to be played with Standard1 settings. I played it with almost every setting and I really felt home with Standard 1 setting. There is a bit of lag between my holding on L1 to aim and the iron sight coming out. But it wasn't really that big of a deal. The graphics just made my eyes pop out. The AI was truly amazing.
For me this game was a must buy but now the wait is just unbearable. The only bad thing about the demo was it ended too quickly but thats how demos are.:(

[interrergator]

i had no problem with it idk how many times i played it but i played it all night

[Gun_Senshi]

Controls of KZ2 are BETTER then COD4/WaW

Why?

COD4+ control scheme is not designed for cover system and realism. COD has zero realisim. I can sprint and turn faster then superman. I can shoot hip aiming full heavy machine gun with perfect aim. I can use any weapon with perfect laser guided bullets at sniper range.

Killzone 2 is different. Its realistic. The game is based of cover system, which the default control scheme does it perfectly for the game.

How KZ2 controls is not clunky, bad or anything. Its REALISTIC. You can feel the weight of the armor. The heavy recoil of the gun. The turn as fast as a normal person with heavy armor does. The sprinting and not able to suddenly turn. The gun spread. Its the most realistic shooter ever made.

If you want arcadish shooter go play cod or halo.

[peeps]

there is a control scheme thats very similar to cod's though. I'm glad the game plays like it does and no auto-aim :D finally the game might actually have a learning curve and take skill. Always been a fan of the COD series but found 4/waw to be very 'pick up and play' meaning there are some really good player online but essentially any1 can go online and be 'good' - can't wait till the 27th :p never played a demo this much before!

edit: yeh regarding the cover. is very awkward for alt 2 (best controls imo) however i'm mainly getting for online and online doesn't have the cover system so i don't mind to much :D

[cloudkev]

stick with the standard setting u soon get used too it. i luv the demo.

[n4gzz]

KZ2 control is the best. I adapted under 1 minute.
I never adapted that fast in any other games.
And Demo is short :( but MANNNN it ROCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

I like the Recoil best and whole gameplay. In fact, I loved it so much, i almost want to say more than graphic itself.

[Cajun Chicken]

Really enjoyed it, I was disapointed how short it was.

There's a bit of a learning curve to the game and I'm really quite amazed by the details in the game, the only real 'complaint' (something I have to get used to) is when you try to change the pistol to the rocket launcher, Killzone2 seems to allow you to only pick up one heavy weapon.
I guess that's realistic really. I think I'll have to have a while when the real game comes out to adjust to the learning curve as I can imagine K2 being HECTIC in multiplayer (I died three times in first play of demo, lol).
Sure, the game plays in spirit a little like CoD4 with the excellent cover of Time Crisis, but if you ask me, what will really make it stand out is the set pieces, judging by this just being a section of the FIRST level, I'm pretty damned sure they're all in place in the full game.

My Pre-Order is still on and look forward to getting the full battlefield!
Think I'll see about upgrading to a Dualshock 3 this week to experience the rumble, (never upgraded to DS3, stuck with Six-axis).

Aren't the sixaxis tilting 'holographic' loading briefing screens freaking awesome?!?

[n4gzz]

get DS3. You will have whole different gaming experience.

[Cajun Chicken]

Yeah, I feel like its one of those games that I should really have one for, also, I've been bursting to feel Uncharted and Ratchet with rumble.

Just, y'know, it was too expensive for the fact I already had two Sixaxis'.

[hydro-lx]

who the f**k was expecting COD controllers? you? maybe! but not me! anyways, GG said they weren't gonna imitate no one else so there you have it foos! if you want COD controls so much, well infinity ward and treyarch have created COD4 and CODWAW so go play those!

[DARK WITNESS]

lol, its a great game let it be ! i mean of course its not going to have the exact same set up as cod4 because you have a cover system and something has got to be mapped for it.

but for the most part they can be made just the same.

personally my problem is not the control setup, its the controller itself. unfortunately i am one of those people that can't use the ps3 pad for fps games very well.

i am still waiting to try my 360 pad on it, hopefully this weekend ( they shipped my addaptor and forgot to put my postcode on it so its lost with royal mail :-(

i felt the demo was to small a slice to say its the best fps game ever... i do have one or two issues with it and things i would change. but its as good a game as you could wish for really.

[N2NOther]

Wait, there is an adapter to use a 360 controller? Please PM me details. PLEASE.

[marcindpol]

first, i love K2 controls! period!!!

second, for single player i will use standard 1 - because of the cover system, but for multiplayer (no cover system) i will use alternate 2

thats it:)

[cantfindaname08]

QFT

[ToeKneeHaze]

Babies....

I play halo 3, COD, and others.

The controls are all different.

Why are people such freakin whiners.

Killzone 2 is a m a z i n g

[naiku]

People who are not buying the game, because of the control scheme, they are stupid. THey just have to go to options and change frickin controls that cod has. stupid lazy ass gamers, who can't change their controls....

[dredgewalker]

I cant believe how stupid a guy can be for nitpicking the control scheme which was never an issue to begin with. I played the demo and i got the hang of it really quickly. Didnt even need to change the controls cause it works fine. Haters have gone rock bottom cause they cant accept that theyve been KILLZONED!!!!

[N2NOther]

Are you talking about the article? Did you even read it?

[N2NOther]

Say what you want but COD 4 has the best, tightest control scheme for console FPS. That's part of the reason why so many people play it and definitely why a similar control scheme is mapped out as choice in KZ2. It works and it's incredibly intuitive. It's pretty much the "Gold Standard".

I'll compare the Killzone 2 controls to it because it's an easy shorthand when explaining it to people. Here's what I've said about it: "It's not as tight as COD 4, but you get used to them really quickly". I would prefer a completely customizable option, but what's there (with "alternate 2" and the "hold to zoom" checked off) works incredibly well within this game.

I'm just glad that GG used a feature from COD that is a no-brainer but so many haven't used...The cooked grenade. It makes so much sense in any game and adds to the immersion factor. I can't tell you how many times I checked out of Resistance and Resistance 2 because the enemies just sit there when I throw a nade. Not to mention what it adds to online play.

[Mindsucker]

That was not a COD staple that was in Killzone 1 the original.

[N2NOther]

Hmm...I don't recall that, but it was 5 years ago...Well then, Kudos to Guerilla Games then...

[divideby0]

who cares....let the COD HOs play COD...THEIR LOSS

[Half-Mafia]

Alternate 2 is perfect for me. dont no what this article is chatting about

[twig743]

I played the demo and it was alright at best. the controls did suck but once i changed them to alt 2 it was alright. COD4 was a GREAT game because it was unlike any FPS game at that time. now it seems like people are trying to copy that and failing. this game would have been awesome if it had came out 2 years ago. but now its just another shooter

[Mindsucker]

I have too disagree here COD was just another FPS it dose not simulate real human controls and movement like Killzone 2 dose. People seem to think that this hero feeling you get in call of duty being on the front lines all the time is innovation. It is a joke all they did was make it look pretty and made robotic movements so you think you have heroic skills.

[BMS84]

I don't what some people were expecting a copy of COD?

[Mindsucker]

I think people need to go into this game like it is a challenge not like it is something they should be able to beat the first time through. If you feel the X and Y axis is not sensitive enough that is something you can modify under the options. This game is not just another FPS it is fr more realistic then any other shooter available and people need to keep that in mind. And I don't remember who it was that compared this to gears of war 2 but that game is sluggish IMHO not that after an hour of playing it i did not get used to it but I could defiantly feel the difference. In Killzone I really do not know what people are complaining about. It sounds like some of these people are expecting to be able to run and gun there way through this game and are loosing, in a real battle they would be the first to die.

[Ryangp]

Change to Alternate 2 and put zoom hold on!

[-PINNER-]

First off, I can't get enough of the demo. But the first time I played through it I wasn't sure I liked it. After playing it a second and third time and tweaking my control setup I now find it extremely satisfying. If you like COD, Alt. 2 is a must along with zoom hold turned on. (square filled in).
Second and most importantly, if someone likes COD or any other game better for any reason, big f'ing deal. Everyone trying to tell them they are wrong and feeling like they can some how get them to change their minds are idiots. Just let it go for christ sake. The reason they posted that in the first place was most likely just to get people all worked up. There is no way that every single person in the f'ing world is going to agree on one thing.
Last of all, don't listen to some one on a forum decide what you're going to play for you. Go out and play it for yourself and make your own damn decision. Because only you can evaluate what you will like. If something someone posted gives you concern, then rent the game or play a demo and see what you think first before just dismissing it because some loser forum douche bag doesn't like it.

[Toolster]

I had/have no problems with the controls at alland found them easy and responsive to use.

OFF TOPIC

Does the HDD in the PS3 need defragging like aqny other hard drive and if so how would you go about it?

SORRY FOR OFF TOPIC

[Yomiro]

I played with the default setting and I had no problem beating this demo.

[Brixxer600]

I used the Alternate 2 settings and had no problems.

Demo is just enough to whet the appetite for the full game.

[kingtigar]

Alt 2 , hold to aim, and increase sensativity 2 notches. Perfect.

[force07]

IF YOU WANNA PLAY CALL OF DUTY ENJOY BUT DON'T USE THAT LAME EXCUSE TO TRY AND BRING DOWN THE MORAL FOR THIS THE FUTURE OF GAMING AS WE KNOW IT.YA'LL HAD TO KNOW SOONER OR LATER THE PLAYSTATION 3 WOULD STRIKE AND DO IT HARD YOU KNOW HOW HALF OF YOUR DADDY'S DID YOU BUT MUCNCHERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT OF THE MICROSOFT DUNGEON'S YOU SO LOVE BEING BELIEF.SO ON A FINAL NOTE KILLZONE 2 IS NOT ONLY GOING TO LOOK BETTER THAN ANYTHING ON YOUR HALF LIFE SYSTEM BUT SELL AND PLAY BETTER AS WELL.THIS HAS BEEN A TRUE GAMER COMFESSION.

[cantfindaname08]

Standard 1 is great for SINGLE PLAYER because it makes it easier to zoom while taking cover. In MULTIPLAYER, Alternate 2 is the best in my opinion because you have to cover system.

[Frizzo]

you can set your killzone 2 controls to Alternative 2. this control layout is disigned almost exactly like Call of Duty

[cantfindaname08]

That's right. The gameplay requires thinking. DAMN WAS THE DEMO SHORT

[madpuppy]

figuring out other control schemes you may want to look into getting a Wii, I hear that even very young children and very old people can use it's controler...blah :P

[kingtigar]

Thats mean = )

[bamyrick226]

took me a few go arounds with the demo, but just like many have said, once you get used to it, there perfect. i love the controls now

[ZILLA]

before you play any game you set it up to your liking.KILLZONE2 felt like i had played it for weeks after setting the controler to fire on ALTERNATE 2.by far the GREATEST shooter E V E R !!

[G-DOG]

1st off besides with da 2 things dat most r complaining bout da game is perfect. Which leads my 2 my cry 4 help. PLEASE pretty PLEASE patch da game 2 hame customizable control button mapping. Dat alone is stopping me from enjoying da game. I played da beta and now da demo and it sucks cus i love da game but im not enjoying it cus u GG want us 2 choose da control scheme u want and I hate them all. plp talk about call of duty but i was 1 of da few i guess da had it different. i choose da tactical flipped da allowed me 2 shoot wit da R2 and aim/zoom wit da L2 then i through frags wit R1 and sprint wit L3 and crouch wit R3 and malee wit O and jump wit X and reload wit square and swap guns wit triangle. Now Killzone 2 has 1 dat comes close. I forget which 1 it is but i shoot wit R2 and frag wit R1 and sprint wit L3 and most buttons r da same but 4 me 2 have R2 to shoot as i like dat GG is forcing me 2 configure in a weird way dat puts my aim/zoom at da R3 which sucks also my malee at L1 and crouch at L2 this all sucks 4 me. and no i cant stand using da R1 2 shoot cus yes im aware dat wit dat 1 id have aim/zoom at L1 but i hate it. PLEASE fix this!

[yeswecan84]

Alternate 2 is the best control setup with the Aim switched to 'HOLD'.

[PS3istheshit]

I love getting a game and mastering the controls
It makes it funner to play if you see something different
and theres already an alterntive control scheme so whats the big deal
I think KZ2 controls are unique and it makes it a better experience
I didnt even notice anything like the controls until you guys started to b!tch about it