Resistance 2 vs Killzone 2 (pg. 3/ 3)
- January 30, 2008 15:25 PM PST
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Resistance 2
Resistance is futile with these Goliaths
Play through the "Path of Least Resistance" level where never-ending waves of Chimera hybrids and leapers stream through the ruins of rural England and you'll understand exactly how hairy combat in the original Resistance can get. The game threw huge numbers of Chimera at you and the sequel promises to do that and more. New enemies and improved AI routines will double the intensity. Chimera hybrids are undeniably vicious, especially with their new armor plating. These pale in comparison however to the new Chameleon that has the ability to cloak itself.
Even more daunting are massive 100-feet tall Goliaths--mechanized monsters towering high above the battlefield. There's a brutal, almost animal-like tinge to the action that sets Resistance apart from other shooters. Throw in rumble to feel the vibration of lumbering Goliaths and Sixaxis motion-control to frantically shake off Drones and Resistance 2 should prove a pretty intense experience indeed.
Killzone 2
Killzone veers off into a different direction, going for a more deliberate style of combat. Variety is traded in for intelligence. Helghast forces band together to execute tactics and possess a sense of self-preservation. These are smart dudes that don't go down without a serious fight.
Plus, their glowing eyes are downright creepy. Those orange goggles have a purpose in Killzone 2 that didn't exist in the first game--night vision. On their dark stormy homeworld Helghast soldiers can peer through the thick air to locate your position. As if the little Darth Vader clones weren't enough to scare the crap out of you, the virulent Helghan weather makes combat tricky. In Killzone 2 you'll fight against the atmosphere as much as the Helghast.
Edge: Resistance 2
Helghast soldiers certainly take the cake for being deadlier, yet there's little variety among their ranks. Scores of different Chimera species promise more dynamic action and a raw, primitive feel to combat that Killzone 2 just won't possess.
Developer Track Record
Resistance 2
You never really know who's going to create the next big game. Development studios like Insomniac Games have a well-documented history of creating fantastic games--ever heard of Spyro the Dragon or perhaps the multi-million-selling Ratchet and Clank series? Insomniac is practically the Midas of the game industry, turning every game they touch into gold.
The first Resistance has sold well over a million copies and it still remains the best-selling PlayStation 3 game to date. Resistance 2 is the company's third title on the PS3, which means they've already got the experience under their belt. That experience is going to get them far, especially when you consider the superior quality of the original game is only destined to improve.
Killzone 2
Taking the good with the bad
On the other end of the experience spectrum is Guerilla Games, creators of the Killzone franchise. The company has a total of 3 games in their portfolio compared to Insomniac's 10: the first Killzone for PlayStation 2, its follow up on PSP, Killzone: Liberation, and the oft-forgotten Shellshock: Nam '67. Killzone: Liberation is the only game among the trio that received universal praise, whereas the other two titles were slammed for a number of flaws. This is both good and bad.
It's good because Guerilla Games has an opportunity to avoid their past mistakes, but it can end up being bad if they stick their collective head in the sand and ignore the warning signs. We're eager to see a repeat in the high quality that characterized Killzone: Liberation, although it's a tough in the face of a lukewarm record.
Edge: Resistance 2
The safe bet here is on Insomniac. While the amount of hype swirling around Killzone 2 has us hoping for an amazing shooter, we're more confident assuming that Resistance 2 will exude at least the same level of quality as the original if not more because of Insomniac's experience.
The Final Verdict: Resistance 2
Resistance 2 takes the victory over Killzone 2. On sheer style alone, you'll find us praising Killzone 2 any day. When it comes down to it, it's all about gameplay and Killzone 2 has more hurdles to overcome than Resistance 2. The promise of 60-plus multiplayer matches, and even more community features than the original gives Resistance 2 an advantage that Killzone 2 can't match right now.
As the year moves forward, expect more details to surface on both games that could easily shift the balance. For now, we're leaning toward Resistance 2 on reputation and what information Insomniac's put out there.
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- Aug 16 2008 at 05:13:27:PM PST
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why want this featured in the magazines? i would have loved that instead for the wimpy soulcaliber 4 vs. tekken 6.
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