Sunday, April 12, 2009

Killzone 2 - Someday I wanna be an engineer!



Finally I've had the time to put some real time into the multiplayer component on Killzone 2. Since the games release I've occasionally dipped my toes into the pool that is Killzone 2's impressive multiplayer mode. I believe I've found the must addictive online multiplayer FPS game. I know that sounds a bit crazy but I've come to this conclusion based on the multiplayer game classes.

Killzone 2 makes players work for unlocks that upgrade their online abilities. The game gives XP for kills etc like in Call Of Duty 4 that over time gives unlocks. Unlike Call Of Duty 4 the game takes a while to unlock a new class (each class has unique abilities). I have to say that playing for 3 hours at a time for a new class sounds daunting but the rewards are well worth it. Take the Engineer class, once players unlock this guy they unlock sentry bot's that can be deployed almost anywhere. Setting up a few bot's in a good location is really a thrill to watch them mow down opposing players. The class later unlocks the ability to repair bot's and other equipment adding a further reason to stick with the Engineer. Other classes include the medic, who can revive fallen players. Overall each class greatly effects how players interact in multiplayer which has only a positive effect overall.

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