Kill Zone Shadow Fall is a very enjoyable first person shooter on the PlayStation 4 that really showcases the power of this next-gen console with some fun gameplay tweaks

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I feel like I really ought to enjoy Killzone: Shadow Fall. It has many of the qualities I enjoy in a first-person shooter: A strong emphasis on story in its single-player mode, an elaborate futuristic world, varied level design, and a willingness to stray from the corridor shooter style so common to...

If Guerrilla Games was tasked with the simple objective of creating a showpiece game for the PlayStation 4, they've done so. It offers a taste of what is possible on the new hardware from a graphical fidelity perspective.

Killzone has always had a message hidden in the battles and bloodshed on other worlds, shining a light on our own struggles and the futility of war. The developers at Guerrilla Games have drawn from world wars, past and present, to fuel the fires of conflict between Vektan and Helghan forces, but my...

Gorgeous graphics and art design; Technically clean at launch; Damages of war make a powerful message; Fully customizable multiplayer; Excellent net code; Planned support; Console exclusive nationalism

Damages of war make a powerful message; Fully customizable multiplayer; Console exclusive nationalism

Launch title for the PlayStation 4. Part of the long running and popular Killzone series Emphasis on more open world and stealth style gameplay. Amazing graphics that really show off what the latest generation has to offer. Use new weapons and your OWL tool to your advantage.

Shows off the PS4 potential – New stealth elements with more open worlds – Hard hitting story

Campaign doesn't really offer much

As one of the first PlayStation 4 exclusive launch-titles, and the only first-person shooter on that short list, Killzone: Shadow Fall had some high expectations to live up to. What we saw in previous installments of this series was a gritty bit of darkness, all-out war and killing with only the...

Please note that this review may contain spoilers Story : Shadow Fall is your typical Killzone game where you play as a Vektan soldier and fight against the Helghast forces. After the destruction of the Helghast planet in Killzone 3, many Helghast are forced to take refuge at Vekta's own planet.

Killzone: Shadow Fall takes place 30 years after the catastrophic events that took place at the end of Killzone 3 that nearly wiped out the Helghast race and left Planet Helghan in shambles.

I love the Helghast..; ...and their weapons; Great futuristic; action movie-like music; Absolutely stunning graphics; Utilizes the DualShock 4 more than any other PS4 game

Confusing; unclear objectives; Forgettable characters; Platforming and anti-gravity gameplay are a chore; Too many frustrating moments

While it may not be worth buying a whole new console for on its own, Killzone: Shadow Fall is a solid addition to the franchise. It doesn't move the series forward in any remarkable ways, but the foundation stands strong, and hopefully represents a positive glimpse at Killzone 's future.