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Killzone

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A science-fiction shooter about an invasion of Vekta and the I.S.A.'s fight against the Helghast.

The briefing

About this game

Killzone is a science-fiction shooter set during a Helghast invasion of the I.S.A. colony planet Vekta. After Vekta's orbital Strategic Defense platforms are sabotaged, the outnumbered I.S.A. forces struggle to repel the assault.

Players primarily control I.S.A. Captain Jan Templar as he is assigned to locate operative Gregor Hakha and recover vital information. The campaign also follows Shadow Marshal Luger, heavy weapons specialist Rico Velasquez, and Colonel Hakha, a half-Helghast, half-human spy.

The story centers on betrayal within the I.S.A., as the team uncovers a plot involving General Stuart Adams and Helghast commander Joseph Lente. Their mission ultimately leads to a confrontation aboard the central defense platform, where they must restore Vekta's defenses and help turn the tide against the invading Helghast.

Game Details

  • Release date: November 2, 2004
  • Platform: PlayStation 2
  • Genre: Shooter
  • Developer: Guerrilla Games
  • Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment