In an interview with Ars Technica about implementing PlayStation Move support in the developer's latest FPS epic, Killzone 3, Guerrilla Games lead programmer Tommy de Roos revealed that it once toyed with the notion of a motion-controlled Killzone 2. "One of the first ideas was to create an on-rails version of Killzone 2," he told the site. (We can see it now: "Killzone 2: Extraction.")
What killed the idea was a simple matter of practicality. "Once we realized how much work that would be, since all encounters would have to be re-scripted, we decided against it," Roos said. While that's a valid reason for sure, maybe Guerrilla should have at least considered making an FMV light gun game out of the original, pre-rendered Killzone 2 trailer. After all, it was practically born for the part.
Reader Comments (26)
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:04PM SAVL said
what? english please :)
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:04PM The Cole Train said
I love your amazing photoshop skills joystiq
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 4:01PM Trogdorwhore said
@The Cole Train Wow, I didn't notice it before I read your comment. I must be tired...
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Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:05PM Captain Planet Planeteer Power said
I guess it could be fun...right?
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:05PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
No.
Just no.
Just no.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:10PM CaptainProtonX said
10,000 MOVES IN THE AIR!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:11PM The Joy of Painting w Bob Ross said
Thank you but no.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:20PM SaintNoir said
They should be focusing on getting the MP "beta" to work... if it is like this when the game is release... - 1
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:28PM Ashkental said
A DeadSpace Extraction joke with NO DEADSPACE GIRL!?
The heresy!
The heresy!
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:28PM Dizazter said
Um isn't the "on rails motion controlled Killzone" = Killzone 3?
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:37PM Dizazter said
@Shockwave
Joystiq review said a lot of it is on rails:
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/03/killzone-3-review/
What do Wii FPS games have to do with this?
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Joystiq review said a lot of it is on rails:
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/03/killzone-3-review/
What do Wii FPS games have to do with this?
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:47PM Dizazter said
@Shockwave
From the review:
"The game's excessive reliance on rail-shooting segments quickly outstays its welcome. Sure, the vehicle you're in may change -- whether you're in a gunship, a tank, an ice plow, etc. -- but the tactics are mercilessly mindless. Just keep holding R1 until everything explodes. Don't think. Just watch the explosions! They're so pretty!"
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From the review:
"The game's excessive reliance on rail-shooting segments quickly outstays its welcome. Sure, the vehicle you're in may change -- whether you're in a gunship, a tank, an ice plow, etc. -- but the tactics are mercilessly mindless. Just keep holding R1 until everything explodes. Don't think. Just watch the explosions! They're so pretty!"
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:59PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
@Dizazter
:/ Have you actually played it?
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:/ Have you actually played it?
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 4:25PM Dizazter said
@Spunky Monkey 190906
Played KZ3? Nope, I dont have access to pre-release games or anything.
Might do the multiplayer beta though.
Was just asking about it because the description of this Killzone 2 was sounding a lot like Joystiq's review for Killzone 3.
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Played KZ3? Nope, I dont have access to pre-release games or anything.
Might do the multiplayer beta though.
Was just asking about it because the description of this Killzone 2 was sounding a lot like Joystiq's review for Killzone 3.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:32PM SEGA Scream said
Perhaps Guerilla would be interested in updating Sewer Shark with Move support and HD graphics. Now that would sell!
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:38PM Uberdave said
So wait...Killzone 2 wasn't on rails?
Posted: Feb 9th 2011 8:39AM SoldierShredder said
@Uberdave
You hear that? Silence.
Even the crickets feel to embarrassed to chirp to that "joke".
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You hear that? Silence.
Even the crickets feel to embarrassed to chirp to that "joke".
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 3:40PM HardBoiled2009 said
Maybe a Helghast Helmet made with the Expression of DSG for the cover ?
actually that would be funny and awesome tho maybe not as Awesome but still funny none the less.
actually that would be funny and awesome tho maybe not as Awesome but still funny none the less.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 4:02PM DrChristopher said
Damn, this would have been awesome. Ah well.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 5:21PM PR0F3TA said
not a bad idea but people would have flipped and begun spouting bullsh!t over the idea... i don't even wanna picture a angry basement gamer who gets the news of a on rails KZ game
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 5:49PM ImpurestCrowd said
I think it would be cool if they released an update to KZ2 that supports MOVE. Here's hoping.
Posted: Feb 8th 2011 8:49PM dgonchild said
Or an on-rails Killzone 1 for PS3... that would have been cool.







