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Killzone 3 Review in Game

The story picks up exactly where Killzone 2 leaves off. Players assumes the role of Sgt. Tomas Sev Sevchenko, a brash young member of an elite Special Forces unit of the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance (ISA) fighting the evil Helghast Empire. At the end of Killzone 2, Sev and his team accidentally kill Visari, the Helghast autarch (a nice fantasy combination of autocrat and monarch), while trying to capture him, leaving the Helghast people without a leader.

Chaos ensues at the start of Killzone 3, as several Helghast factions splinter off to vie for leadership as some prepare to mount a full-scale invasion of Earth. With most ISA forces scattered, Sev and company must fend off the attack on their own, following an old standard in first-person shooter themes whereby characters must prove there is nothing that a small and dedicated group cannot accomplish.

Star Trek fans will definitely appreciate Malcolm MacDowells portrayal of the villainous Chairman Jorhan Stahl in this game. As one of the two top Helghast lieutenants vying to succeed Visari as leader (the Helghast are basically space Nazis), MacDowell brings all the same sinister brilliance to the role as he did playing Dr. Tolian Soran obsessed with beating death in Star Trek: Generations.

Emotionally, the tone is notably brighter than the dark, even somber, seriousness of Killzone 2 that genuinely disturbed a great many gamers. Killzone 3, by comparison, is downright slapstick. Silly quips such as think you guys can leave before the explosions start next time? (followed by you can do that?), along with physical business such as watching a tank driven by Sev tumble down three consecutive mountainsides in a cinematic even makes it possible to laugh at the story on occasion.

Of course, as any serious gamer knows, the true test of a new game lies not in the story nor even in the swearing, but in the gameplay. There, is where Killzone 3 really shines.

As the first game in the series to offer a co-op mode for the offline campaign, splitting the screen doesnt compromise the smooth movement or visual brilliance of the game in the slightest. Doing a side-by-side split, while limiting each player to little more than a quarter of the screen, will be greatly appreciated by any gamer who has ever lost track of which character they are when playing the top-bottom split alternative.

Graphically, the game is clearly pushes the PS3s processor to the limit. Smoke, fire and other complex visuals like plasma are all well defined and the level of detail in the cinematic cutaways is superb, often to the point of making you forget those scenes are 100% computer animation.

Some of the cinematic awesome even translates to gameplay. Witnessing epic mech-warrior rocket-powered showdowns going on across a bridge your party is trying to cross being but a single memorable example.

Unlike the endless cityscapes of Killzone 2, this game does a nice job of using different environments from desert to snow-covered tundra to tropical rainforest to outer space to provide a diverse visual experience. As far as guns are concerned, fancy new toys ranging from jet packs to tanks to space fighters are peppered throughout the storyline. As is increasingly advanced weaponry, ultimately culminating with the WASP multi-firing rocket-launcher, the sheer badassery of which being well worth the wait.

One flaw can be found in the Botzone offline multiplayer feature. Displaying every characters name in green (enemies and allies alike), makes it impossible to tell who is a friend and who is a foe without training crosshairs directly on them first, at which point it is often too late. It is a quibble that could easily have been fixed in development yet, for whatever reason, was not.

If they ever decide to make a Killzone 4, and judging by the way the Killzone 3 story ends they almost certainly will, developer Guerrilla Games will need to actually get Michael Bay in to get it done right. For only the explosive imagination that gave the world Armageddon, The Rock and Bad Boys II could possibly exceed the apocalyptic mayhem that is Killzone 3.

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Nintendo Wii U Christmas 2013 Sale, Info and Review at Thankshopping.com

Nintendo Wii U Christmas 2013 Sale, Info., and Review can be viewed on the site http://www.thankshopping.com/nintendo-wii-u

Thankshopping.com, a website that provides list of gift recommendations for the upcoming holiday season, has recently added the game console Nintendo Wii U to its list. Despite being launched last year, Thankshopping.com predicts that Nintendo Wii U will see a substantial increase in sales yet again during the holiday season since it is a more affordable option next to Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Price and information on the Nintendo Wii U is now available on Thankshopping.com, and its full review highlighting the console’s pros and cons has also been shared.

The media spokesperson of the Thankshopping.com stated, “If you can’t purchase the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 then you are left with Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo Wii U. Clearly the Nintendo Wii U is the next best option because it is based on the latest graphical technology after Xbox One and PlayStation 4. But another reason why Nintendo is still a favorite amongst many gaming enthusiasts is that it is a more ‘fun’ console since most of its popular games are based on light minded plots, making it perfect entertainment device for families and friends.”

The spokesperson further advised that interested individuals who are seeking for discounts on the console should check for any Christmas Nintendo Wii U Deals, as additional savings are available during those days.

“The Nintendo Wii U has another key advantage of being both a TV gaming console and a portable gaming console. The touch screen on the controller of the Nintendo Wii U also adds another dimension to the games which was considered very innovative when it was first released. Overall, the Wii U is nearly quarter or even one fifth of what PlayStation 4 and Xbox One costs depending on the deal being offered. This financial aspect will play huge part in its increased sales during the holiday season”, concluded the spokesperson.

Thankshopping.com is a website that provides recommendations on holiday gifts and reviews of numerous popular gadgets and consumer electronics. The website, http://www.thankshopping.com, offers recommendations based on the projected demand of the products during these holidays. Thankshopping.com has also reviewed all of their recommendations, providing an insightful analysis of each item and mentioning its pros and cons. Nintendo Wii U’s Price Check on Amazon.com is available on the site as well.

More information, price check and full complete review of Nintendo Wii U by Thankshopping.com can be viewed on the site http://www.thankshopping.com/nintendo-wii-u/.

Posted On: December 14, 2013

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