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After playing Killzone2 lastnight (lucky me), I just wanted to share my experienced with the game.

First, Killzone2 is absolutely amazing and the game scene is more intense than the Demo. Unfortunately, the Warzone (online game) Server is still down. Guerilla might start it on the day of release (27). The only thing that you can play is the Campaign (offline) story mode. Under the campaign you can also see your game statisctics, but unfortunately you can’t upload your stats coz the Killzone Server is still down. Before you play the campaign mode you would select the difficulty level which is Recruit, Trooper, Veteran and Elite. The Elite would be only unlocked once you completed the story mode.

While playing Campaign, you should look out for Helghan Books and collect it as much as you can, it will help your team to gather intelligence against the Helghans. Also, if you see a Helghan Icon, try to shoot it coz it will give you extra bonus points.

After playing for a couple of hours (Campaign). I can say that this game totally rocks (better than the story mode of BFBC).


So here are the missions:


Corinth River (Mission1)
1. The New Sun
2. Corinth Sands
3. Stahl Arms Warehouse
4. Verdran Overlook East
5. Storm Drain 11-34C
6. Verdran Overlook West
7. Korovi’s Dam

Note: On this first mission, your opponents would be the basic rifleman. Later, on Storm Drain 11-34C (substage5) you will see the rifleman equipped with RPG. Then on Korovi’s Dam (substage7), you will gonna get the opportunity to sit with the powerful ISA Tank.

Tip: If you’re up against multiple opponents, you better used the fixed machine guns if you see one. The fixed machine gun is very powerful and multiple skirmishes would prey easily in your hands. If you’re up against RPG soldiers and you really want to be brutal, it’s better if you use the RPG (if you have one). You will see their corpse flying. While playing Korovi’s Dam (substage7) inside the ISA Tank, learn to prioritize your enemies. First thing to take out are the Helghan Tanks, they are also as powerful as yours. Second, RPG soldiers which are scattered on the 2nd floor and all over the ground. Multiple hits from their RPG make your tanks go boom. Then lastly, the assault soldiers.


Blood Meridian (Mission2)
1. Landing Zone 33
2. Dakurol Alley
3. Heavy Canal
4. Wollan’s View
5. Verudan Alley
6. Cableway Heights
7. Cableway Rooftops

Note: On Mission2, your main objective is to Destroy the Arc Tower. The Arc Tower was used by the helghast as their main primary weapons against you invading Mother Ships.


Visari Square (Mission3)
1. Prefect’s Office
2. Malik Back Alleys
3. Ostoja End
4. Union Storage Yard
5. The Square

Tip: On Mission3, you will see some booby traps that was been setup be the helghans, if you see some (laser light) don’t cross with it just shoot first the traps (sensor) and it will explode. Most of the time you are in a tight corridor with multiple doors. Learned to outflank your opponents, it will give you the upper hand. On Union Storage Yard (substage4) while defending, It’s best to defend the place using the light machine gun and be patient. On The Square (substage5), the best way to defend the entire place is to use the fixed machine guns located on your defensive perimeter area and of course be patient.


Salamun District (Mission4)
1. Canal Bank
2. Dushan Tower Courtyard
3. Dushan Loading Bay
4. Corinth Shanties
5. Substation Strongpoint

Note: There’s a lot of skirmishes on this mission and I can say one of the hardest missions that I’ve encountered, coz I died a lot of times. On Substation Strongpoint (substage5), you have to prime the charges into the pillars and detonate it.

Tip: Don’t be a hero trying to do a John Rambo style. Use the walls and rubble as an advantage and take some cover and just be patient on the shootout. On a tight corridor and rooms, using the flame thrower to your advantage is a must. On Substation Strongpoint (substage5), once you’re inside the building proceed to the 2nd floor and prime the 4 charges into the 4 center pillars. Once ready, you should rush your way outside the building and detonate it. If you detonate it while still inside, you’ll end up as part of the rubble.


Salamun Bridge (Mission5)
1. Bridge East
2. Air Defense 22-12ILC
3. Bridge West
4. Radec Academy
5. Academy Rooftop

Note: On this stage, enemies are getting smarter and they are armed with different arsenals. On Radec Academy (substage4), this is where the shootout showdown between Col. Radec’s troops (which are armed with shotguns and RPG’s) and your team (Sev, Rico, Garza and Natko). On Academy Rooftop (substage5), you will encounter the dreaded ATAC. The ATAC is like a mechanical dragonfly equipped with multiple machineguns and rockets.

Tip: On Radec Academy (substage4), prioritize your target by eliminating first the RPG soldiers. Use the rush attack tactics (fast & hard). On Academy Rooftop (substage5), don’t be a fool by shooting the ATAC directly, for sure you’ll end-up as body bag. To take it down you should first use the RPG located on the floor, then you must shoot the blue lights sensor that was located on the perimeter. If you shoot it twice (blue light sensor), the ATAC will hold still and can’t move. On this situation you have the opportunity to shoot him, you only have a couple of seconds remaining and the ATAC will fly again like crazy. Just follow these steps again and again until the ATAC turned into a roasted fly.


Suljeva Village (Mission6)
1. Badlands


Note: This was the last stage that I’ve been.

To be continued……

:please :please :please :please
I want he game now!!!
Petulant child
:great :great
Nice work 007. :sunny

Tell me, have you played the bot match yet or is that locked too?

Bot Match (Skirmish) was unlocked :grin . And to be honest it's so fucking good :great :grin . It's like a virtual online game. You can select what stages, no. of players and the dificulty of (AI) Bots. Then you can select whether ISA or Helghast. Once selected, you can choose your weapons, assign or create a squad then you can select your weapons. And lastly, there are 5 sub-game types to choose from: Assasination, Body Count, Capture and Hold, Search & Destroy and Search & Retreive.

The AI of Bots are superb :great . Totally hands down to guerilla. :great The Skirmish mode is the best way to enhanced your skills while preparing for the upcoming Warzone (online) match.

But I'm planning to finish first the Campaign mode to get all the trophys. Once i've done that, i will enhanced my skills using Skirmish mode. :shoot

Bwa ha ha ha! :tease :realcool

gonna hunt EUK007 when i get on line.

:wall

nice review euk

Thanks mate, all advance info is appreciated.

codayop wrote:gonna hunt EUK007 when i get on line.

:wall

LOL! :lol

I'll continue to post my experienced with KZ2 (Campaign Mode), once I play again (tonight) :shoot

Thanks for all your comments guys. Cheers! :grin

As I continued my game (Campaign mode) Last night, here are the developments.


Suljeva Village (Mission6)
1. Badlands
2. Suljeva North
3. Maintenance Office
4. Vojislav Mining Factory
5. Suljeva North
6. Waystation 14

Note:
On this mission, you have to escort Evelyn (Evelyn is the head of ISA Intelligence) in the mining facility to gather intelligence. Unfortunately, Evelyn, Natko and Garza were abducted by the Helghans, where they’re been dragged towards the train station. So you (Sev) and Rico gave chase to the helghan abductors. This mission is tough, because you ends up against helghan soldiers equipped with sniper rifle, assault rifle, shotguns and RPG’s.

Tip: Try to cover using the walls and boulder as much as possible. Enemies are everywhere, so rush attack tactics (fast & hard) would not work and be patient.



Tharsis Refinery (Mission7)
1. Suljeva Minetrain
2. Tharsis Station
3. Lower Refinery Complex
4. Processing Complex
5. Cross Facility Shipping
6. Transportation Control
7. Central Observatory
8. Tharsis Aerial Dock

Note:
On this mission, you need to find and rescue Evelyn, Natko and Garza. You will also end up on a one on one shootout against a tough Helghan soldier (in full heavy body armor) equipped with the dreaded Electric Gun. Unfortunately, there would be a casualty on this mission your buddy (Garza) would be shot by Col. Radec. This mission is by far the most intense and has the most numbers of substage. Also, the Helghans are getting smarter in their tactics (AI is superb) so watch out.

Tip:
On Suljeva Minetrain (substage1), use the powerful Boltgun located on the left side of the train. Boltgun :shoot is a very powerful gun, just a single hit with this gun upon impact will throw back the helghans a couple of feet away (really cool and brutal :devil ). Also on this substage, there would be a shootout against Helghan Tank and a lot of soldiers equipped with assault rifle, shotguns and RPG. Prioritize your target by eliminating the Helghan Tank using the RPG (located in the rifle rack). Once taken, you can eliminate the remaining soldiers.

On Lower Refinery Complex (substage3), watch out for traps (blue lasers), just shoot the blue light sensor switch. Also on this substage, you will clash against a tough helghan soldier (in full heavy body armor) equipped with the Electric Gun. In order to defeat him, you should shoot the overhead mining bucket. Once the load has dropped, he would be stunned and can’t move. On this situation, you have the opportunity to outflanked him and shoot his back. Continue to do this technique until he gets roasted, approached his corpse and take the very powerful Electric Gun. Electric Gun :shoot , IMO is the most powerful of the entire arsenal in KZ2. It is perfect for short to medium distance kills, perfect for multiple skirmishes and has infinite amount of ammo. Helghans has no match for this weapon.

On Processing Complex (substage4), to get out of the bucket ride you should shoot the blue light sensor switch (located on the left side). Otherwise you’ll end up roasted by the laser light.

On Cross Facility Shipping (substage5), you’ll see a mechanical flying bats equipped with machine guns. Use your electric guns to roast them, don’t rush yourself in, just one at a time and use the trailers for cover.

On Transportation Control (substage6), you will see crawling spiders your electric gun will not work on it. Instead use your sidearm (revolver).

On Tharsis Aerial Dock (substage8), while Evelyn is busy, protect her by shooting back the Helghans on the tower/rooftop. Swap your electric gun and use the Helghan sniper rifle. Make headshots and enjoy the Helghan’s head (like a watermelon) :grin :great.



The Cruiser (Mission8)
1. Landing Bay
2. Bridge
3. Power Room
4. Air Traffic Control
5. Core Elevator
6. Emergency Stairwell C
7. Launch Bay


Note:
On this mission, the Helghans had attack and invaded your Battleship (New Sun). Your main objective is to defend New Sun at all cost. On Air Traffic Control (substage4) you will sit on the AA Guns equipped with machine guns and missiles. Unfortunately there would be another casualties on this mission, on Launch Bay (substage7) Evelyn and Col. Templar was shot by Col. Radec in the later part of the invasion.

Tip:
On Power Room (substage3), a lot of skirmishes are going on. Take the light machine gun before you enter the power room, it will give you the upper hand clearing the rooms. On this mission, rush attack tactics (fast & hard) is favorable because the area is wide, so you can outflank them. Make sure to always cover if the enemies are concentrated on one position.



Maelstra Barrens (Mission9)
1. Cargo Impact Site
2. Industrial Ghostown
3. Grave of the New Sun


Note:
On this mission, after you’ve escaped your Battleship (New Sun) via your small landing vessel (Intruder) you emergency landed on a place called Maelstra Barrens. Your main objective is to secure the crash site of your Battleship (New Sun). On this mission you will be delighted to sit on the ISA’s infamous EXO. EXO is a huge mechanical robot equipped with machine guns and rockets, also capable of sprinting and high jump. This mission is the shortest and the easiest of all, coz I didn’t die. And also with the help of EXO, Helghans has no match (they got owned) :shoot :devil .

Tip:
On this mission while inside the EXO, learned to prioritized you target. Take away first the tanks, then soldiers equipped with RPG’s, then the rest. If RPG soldiers are scattered everywhere, just keep moving (sprinting, jumping) do not stay still.





To be continued.........

OMG keep it coming 007, brilliant writing.
It just sound more awsome everytime I read it.

I've finally finished Killzone 2 :yahoo :yahoo :great :grin

As I finalized my game (Campaign mode), here’s the final developments.


Visari Palace (Mission10) Final Mission
1. Lazar Highway
2. Outer Defenses
3. Inner Courtyard
4. Autarch’s Sanctum


Note:

This is the final mission, Helghan’s will defend every square inch of their land, so expect a shootout from hell :shoot :devil . This was the final stand of Emperor Scolar Visari, where you will be fighting against his elite security and Col. Radec.

On Lazar Highway (substage1), you will cross the heavily defended outskirts of the palace to reach the Main Arc Battery.

On Outer Defenses (substage2), you need to take out the Main Arc Battery. The Main Arc Battery is preventing ISA reinforcements from massing Visari’s Palace.

On Inner Courtyard (substage3), this courtyard will lead to Emperor Visari’s Palace and the Helghan's will defend their leader to death, so prepare for your worst nightmare :devil .

On Autarch’s Sanctum (substage4 - final), after fighting your way along with ISA soldiers through Helghan’s inner defenses. You and Rico must try to capture the Emperor inside his palace, but his Elite Security and Col. Radec will defend their leader to death, so again prepare for your worst nightmare :devil .




Tip:
On Lazar Highway (substage1), from this point onwards don’t be a hero trying to do a rush attack. Instead always duck/cover on the walls. Work as a team.

On Outer Defenses (substage2), in order to take out the Main Arc Battery, you need to set explosive charges on the 4 Guidance System Towers. These towers has a glowing light on it. Expect a resistance while moving in to the towers, once inside turn to the right side of the stairs and you will see a glowing orange screen. You need to prime the explosives then rush outside and detonate it. Continue to do this on the remaining towers.

On Inner Courtyard (substage3), I can say that this was a bloody chaotic shootout from hell :shoot :devil . Helghan soldiers equipped with assault rifle, shotguns, flamethrowers, RPG, snipers and ATAC, you name it they’re all here. This courtyard is wide open, it also has monuments and statues with it. First and foremost rush attack tactics will not work, you need to work out as a team and take cover from the monument/statues (believe me) and most of all be patient. Since the area is wide, doing a full frontal attack is like a suicide. My tactics was to start the assault on the flank, then I gradually moved myself on the center of the courtyard (don’t forget to cover). Once I reached the center we pushed forward then we shift again the attack on the flank (slowly but surely) until you reached the middle part of the courtyard. While assaulting, learn to change your weapons (depends on the situation). Most of the time I used my assault rifle (M82), if you are against RPG soldiers then use RPG, if you are on a close multiple combat then flame thrower will give you the upper hand. When you reached the middle part of the courtyard, the ATAC will pop out of the screen. Use your light machine gun or the RPG but don’t forget to cover. This substage mission was the longest and grueling of all, so be patient until you reached Autarch’s Sanctum.


On Autarch’s Sanctum (substage4 - final), wow this is it the final showdown between Col. Radec/Elite Security vs. You/Rico. Once inside the palace, there are multiple weapons rack located on the ground and 2nd floor but watch out, this final mission will go a long way so don’t waste your clip (fire in burst). On this substage, you will be attacked by multiple batches of Helghast equipped with assault rifle, shotguns, flamethrowers and RPG. You need to survive those attacks and in order to do this you have to concentrate on defending. The key on defending is a combination of shoot and cover (use the walls), also don’t forget to check your flanks and be patient. Your teammate (Rico) is a good defender, make sure to heal him once he needs medical attention. Going to the middle part, you need to go on the 2nd floor and do defense. Also on 2nd floor you will see a grenade launcher which would be the best weapon to use while defending. On the later part, once you’ve eliminate all the Helghast you will be pitted against Col. Radec, but watch out Col. Radec has the power to teleport (damn it). The good thing is everytime he will teleport he will create a loud sound, if this happens always turned your back around and shoot because he will stab your back. Then suddenly, an Intruder (small landing vessel) will crash land inside the palace. Take the assault rifle (M82) on the intruder coz at this time Col. Radec would be shooting you from the distance. Keep shooting him (but always cover) until he gets seriously wounded. But before he gets his last breath he will blow is head using his sidearm.



Cutscene:
After the hellish shootout, there would be a cutscene where Sev and Rico would capture Emperor Visari. At this point, Visari, would tell some rubbish stories about the importance of Helghast. Then, Rico got fed up and shoot Emperor Visari. He’s dead but after that, they see lots of Helghan Ships leaving planet Helgha. So it only means one thing

Killzone part 3 :yahoo :great :grin

After finishing Campaign Mode using the default difficulty (Trooper) I got 23 Trophies. :great :grin


1. Corinth Ribbon - For completing Corinth River
2. Blood Ribbon - For completing Blood Meridian
3. Visari Ribbon - For completing Visari Square
4. Salamun Ribbon - For completing Salamun District
5. Bridge Ribbon - For completing Salamun Bridge
6. Suljeva Ribbon - For completing Suljeva Village
7. Tharsis Ribbon - For completing Tharsis Refinery
8. Cruiser Ribbon - For completing The Cruiser
9. Maelstra Ribbon - For completing Maelstra Barrens
10. Survivor - For completing all missions
11. Pallbearer - Kill 500 Helghast Soldiers
12. Babysitter - For reviving your buddies 25x times
13. Elementalslayer - Kill the ArcTrooper within 1min. 30sec. (Tharsis Refinery)
14. Killing Spree - Kill 5 Helghast in 15 sec.
15. Bullet Counter - Manually Reload 150x times
16. Safety First - Shoot of 100 Helmets
17. Berserker - Kill 25 Helghast with melee attack
18. Barrel of Death - Kill 3 Helghast using youre environment
19. Stick Around - Nail 20 Helghast to the wall
20. Master Conductor - Electrocute 3 Helghast with a single burst of Electric Gun
21. Defensive Fighter - Kill 30 Helghast with an Emplaced Weapon
22. Can Opener - Destroy a Helghast APC
23. Treadhead - Kill 30 Helghast whilst in the Tank



Total Play Time 9 h 53 m 9 s
Total Number of Helghast Killed 794
Total Number of Headshots 110
Total Number of Deaths 74

so now it's botmatch time eh? Prelude for the real online battles?

FFS where's the fast foward button on my temporal remote controller...?

No-one will miss a week...

Is there a dog-tag-esque component to the game EUK?