Killzone: Shadow Fall Reviews

Killzone: Shadow Fall is ranked in the 51st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2013

Oh, and it's beautiful. A stunner. Killzone: Shadow Fall is the game that will make you happy to own a PS4. This needs to be on your PS4 launch game list.

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4.5 / 5.0
Dec 31, 2013

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. Graphically, it's one of the best games on this console at the moment and features a very strong single player and online experience. I love the inclusion of OWL into the gameplay, especially with the new DualShock 4 Controller. Sure, there are a few inconsistencies here and there which also includes some very difficult places in the game but overall, it's a must have game for first person shooter fans!

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GameSkinny
Delta Squad Reaper
Top Critic
Mar 2, 2014

This game is beautiful as it is enriching with a great story, even if it has the few cons I felt it had, it is still a must buy.

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8.8 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2013

Guerrilla Games needs to recognize that it's not plot points and politics that move its games, but the bullets and guns. If the campaign could take a step back from the spectacle to focus on core concepts and feedback loops, the qualities that make the multiplayer suite so flexible and entertaining could make the campaign even stronger. Killzone Shadow Fall is easy to recommend as a launch title, and it's also a fantastic shooter on its own merits, regardless of hardware or history.

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Paul Tassi
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 24, 2013

In the end, despite an unmemorable story, I quite liked Shadow Fall's campaign simply from a design perspective alone. By ditching overbearing auto-aim, bending linearity and actually posing a real challenge at times, it's a fun experience and PS4 could do a lot worse for a debut title. I don't know if the series will ever explode in popularity, but for now, it's done its job showcasing the new abilities of the PS4.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 13, 2013

Next Gen has dawned a new era for the Killzone franchise. Killzone: Shadow Fall certainly looks pretty on the eye, but is it the next gen game that we had hoped for? Let's enlist to fight against the evil Helghast and find out.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2016

I like how Guerilla Games went to a path that Killzone: Shadow Fall has taken. It was not your ordinary shooter game that you run and shoot, but a first-person shooter that gives out some diversity in its formula. Killzone: Shadow Fall never failed to deliver what a next-generation title should be, and it's still worth it to play today.

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AusGamers
GunSlingerAUS
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Dec 3, 2013

As it is, it's still a sterling shooter that shows off the potential of the PS4's powerful hardware, and an easy recommendation for PS4 owners looking for their futuristic shooter fix.

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2013

Killzone: Shadow Fall is a worthy game to purchase alongside your PlayStation 4.

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Nov 12, 2013

Sure, Killzone: Shadow Fall has its lulls, but it's a mostly enjoyable experience from start to finish. This is no doubt the PlayStation 4's strongest exclusive launch title.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 15, 2013

I had more fun with this entry than any other game in the series

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8 / 10
Nov 27, 2013

As a package, it's a superb launch title and a great first person shooter. Killzone's back, and we can't wait to see where it takes us next.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 27, 2013

For those wanting to show off their new console, Killzone: Shadow Fall is the game to do it with. A reasonable, lengthy but frustrating single player campaign paves the way for a compelling multiplayer experience the likes of which you've never seen before – visually speaking, anyway. Select easy-mode and you'll have more fun overall, but if Guerrilla are to continue with the Killzone series, they need to come up with some fresh ideas for the set pieces, and try to create a more streamlined difficulty. Otherwise, this is more Killzone, but looking better than ever before – and that's saying something.

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Guardian
Top Critic
Dec 1, 2013

There's no doubt that Killzone: Shadow Fall is far and away the best PlayStation 4 launch title. It feels fresh and innovative throughout – after playing it, we checked out Call of Duty: Ghosts on the PS4, which felt one-dimensional and strangely old-fashioned – looks stunning and through its beautifully fettled multiplayer side, offers infinite replay value. It towers above previous versions of Killzone in terms of quality and taking a much more interesting approach. All of which makes it the one must-buy exclusive in the PS4's launch line-up.

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Nov 26, 2013

When compared to past Killzone titles, we found Shadow Fall to have one of the better campaigns. There are some tedious tasks found during the latter half of the game that hurt the game's flow. Regardless, Killzone: Shadow Fall is a quality first-person shooter, making it a definite play for PS4 early adopters.

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4 / 5.0
Nov 26, 2013

As it stands, Killzone's foray into the next generation with Killzone: Shadow Fall is a good one. Though the game is held back by a lackluster story and certain missing features, it does deliver a fun experience and it is the only first-person shooter of its kind currently on the PlayStation 4.

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8 / 10
Dec 4, 2013

Killzone: Shadow Fall will be best known for the visual showcase on day one of the PS4's launch, but looking past the graphics, the game boosts a very solid multiplayer experience and lengthy campaign. The campaign can be frustrating at times and the pacing is inconsistent, especially late in the game where it feels like you are defending a room against waves of incoming Helghast soldiers every 20 minutes.

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4 / 5.0
Nov 16, 2013

Killzone: Shadow Fall is not a perfect game.  It has design flaws and the story is lacking, but it's a whole lot of fun and a great showcase for what the PS4 can do.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 22, 2013

Most of the time Shadow Fall is confident about what kind of game it is, and it's when it leaves players to decide how they want to fight it shines.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 18, 2013

Killzone: Shadow Fall is a good game, and it hints at a rosy future for shooters and video game in general. I remain disappointed at the surprisingly outdated drawbacks, such as audio balancing, silly AI and occasionally unconvincing acting, but the result is still agreeable. The graphics are a definite highlight, the OWL drone works very well, and the more open and immensely detailed landscape infuses the campaign with branching, compelling energy.

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