The review embargo for Guerrilla Games’ hot-hot-hotly anticipated PS3 exclusive Killzone 3 has been yanked back, and everybody’s got something to say about it. Including the fanboys who haven’t played it, of course.
While the game’s grabbing some superlative scores here and there – currently averaging out at a very respectable 86 on Metacritic – a few somewhat, uh, less than superlative reviews are already prompting a (predictable) nuclear holocaust.
PlayStation Lifestyle – 10
Killzone 3 is the ultimate ending to a new form of sci-fi epic. It is a story of interpersonal conflict and struggle more than two civilizations at war. By taking full advantage of the PlayStation 3 Guerrilla Games has created an expansive world and proves that even shooters can have a compelling narrative With plenty of variety to keep the action fresh throughout the entire campaign, it never feels tiresome.
Destructiod – 10
As close to perfect as online shooters get, and I do not say that lightly. The single-player could still use a little bit of work, but its faults pale in comparison to the amount of entertainment that the multiplayer provides, not to mention that the story mode itself really provides some greatness when it needs to. I don’t think the PlayStation 3 has ever had quite such a rounded, satisfactory package as this, with this level of polish, refinement and pure, simple, unpretentious action.
IGN – 8.5
Along with its fun multiplayer, Killzone 3 is so enjoyable because it’s not just a shooter, it’s an experience. Guerilla has crafted scene after gorgeous scene that made me feel like you’re a part of a brutal, human war that is somehow fantastic in setting but also eerily reminiscent of the wars we see on TV. Combine this with the superb pacing and you have a campaign that’s totally fun despite its boring characters and uninspired story.
1UP – B+
And even though the game’s overall single-player campaign wasn’t as memorable or as consistent of an experience as I was expecting it to be, the game’s robust multiplayer modes more than make up for those disappointments. It’s definitely one of the better multiplayer games available on PlayStation 3 and easily one of the best-looking games available to console gamers today.
Joystiq – 3.5/5
No amount of 3D waggle can change the fact that the Killzone 3 campaign is a miserable experience. Killzone 3 certainly offers more bells and whistles than its predecessor — it’s just a shame they’ve been affixed to an inferior game.
Other scores include:
- Kotaku – No Score
- Game Front – 95/100
- Gamespot – 8.5 (video review over here)
- GameTrailers – 9.5
- Just Push Start – 5/5
- VideoGamer – 7
- TSA – 9
- CVG – 8.5
- Eurogamer – 8
- Examiner – 5/5
- PSU – 9.5
- Videogameszone – 93/100
- G4TV – 4/5
- Games(tm) – 7/10
Killzone 3 launches 23 February on this side of the planet.
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