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That’s what makes it all the more disappointing when nothing materialises from the potential. There’s no problem with games having generic or standard stories if that’s all they strive for, but with Shadow Fall it’s obvious that the intention for more was there. What could have been a powerful and thoughtful narrative is rather lackluster and instead of hitting the player with hard questions about the world we live in, is instead about as strong as milky tea. I say echoes as none of these subjects is broached in a way that causes them to land with any impact. There are echoes of Afghanistan, 9/11, the recent uprisings in the middle east, East and West Germany and even the close to home matter of immigration and refugees. But it does so in such broad strokes it may as well as not have bothered. The potential in this scenario is immense. Guerrilla is obviously aware of this and makes attempts to draw parallels between historic and current events and the game. The planet is divided in two and separated by an enormous wall (hello Berlin) with New Helghan on one side and Vekta on the other. Following the events of Killzone 3 (in which the planet Helghan is rendered uninhabitable) the Vektans offer asylum to the refugee Helghast by way of allowing them to re-settle on Vekta. With Shadow Fall, Guerrilla Games has once again created the possibility of a massively engaging and poignant story that sadly, like its older siblings, fails to capitalise. The opportunity was mostly missed, but there was enough exploration of the Helghast, past being the “baddies”, to warrant interest. In Killzone Mercenary the formula was played with and casting the player character as someone fighting on both sides for the highest price allowed for some deeper insight into the Helghast. Characterisations have consistently been broad, stereotypical cliches. The Helghast have always been portrayed as space Nazis and the Vektans as space America.

Killzone shadow fall reddit series#

The thing the series has never done is used it in any interesting way. One thing the series has always had in its back pocket was a half decent premise. No Killzone has ever set my senses ablaze, but I’ve found them enjoyable - if predictable - romps. It seems to be a franchise you either think is ok or hate. However, I’m yet to come across anybody who I’d call a die-hard fan.

Killzone shadow fall reddit psp#

It’s been around for nearly 10 years and in that time has seen the release of three numbered entries, handheld spinoffs on both PSP and PS Vita and a launch title on PS4. Unfortunately, Killzone: Shadow Fall, despite being gorgeous to look at, is a fairly pedestrian, by-the-numbers FPS. But - and it’s a big one - incredible good looks do not make for the whole package. It all adds up to some truly amazing artwork. The minute detail included in every facet of absolutely everything rendered on screen. The incredible crispness of the textures.

If this is what developers are offering up with the power of PlayStation 4, I honestly can’t wait to see what games look like in a few years. There’s no denying that the quality of the graphics in Killzone: Shadow Fall are astonishing.