Thirty years after the destruction of the planet Helghan, the Vektans and the Helgan survivors each share half of the planet Vekta. They live in a tense social and political state with a massive wall separating each side from the other. "Killzone: Shadow Fall" for the Sony PlayStation 4 starts out with you as Kellan, a Vektan Shadow Marshal. Kellan is working to stop bold attacks and secret infiltration into their side of the city. These attacks are perpetrated by Helghan factions who still hold a grudge. The story features an array of twists and turns. Allies become enemies and vice versa. Fans of political intrigue and character-driven plots will thoroughly enjoy the "Killzone: Shadow Fall" campaign."Killzone: Shadow Fall" has the gameplay to back its story up. In combat, Kellan will wield an array of weapons. There are standard weapons, such as pistols and assault rifles, and futuristic weapons, such as high-powered lasers. You'll also have access to the OWL, a small flying drone. The OWL can stun your enemies and create zip lines that let you quickly get to a new location. The controls are tight, meaning that your button presses instantly display on the screen. While previous Killzone games focused on large-scale war, the city setting of "Shadow Fall" makes for a different experience. You'll frequently find yourself sneaking around, picking off Helghast one enemy at a time. However, that's not to say Guerrilla Games completely abandoned giant battles. In some single-player levels, you'll be fighting against an unrelenting horde of Helghast from all sides. At times, you'll be joined by Echo, an NPC who shares similar goals as Kellan. Once the campaign mode is complete, hop online for some multiplayer action. Team up with friends or find players online to form your teams and fill roles as medic, tactician, marksman, and assault soldier. Work together, and you might just stop another war from breaking out. "Killzone: Shadow Fall" features 10 multiplayer maps all ranging in size and complexity. Players can also tweak each map, creating custom modes they can share with friends. As you win multiplayer games, you'll earn skill points you can use to increase your character. You'll also unlock new weapons that can give you an advantage in your next game. The game is rated M for Mature because of blood, violence, and language."Killzone: Shadow Fall" had a release date of November 15, 2013, the same day the PlayStation 4 released. Sony Computer Entertainment chose "Killzone: Shadow Fall" to be an example of the graphics the system could provide. As such, the game has jaw-dropping visuals no matter what mode you choose to play. This video game features realistic lighting, lifelike character models, and high-resolution textures. Guerrilla Games also put in the effort to ensure the sound design was equally impressive. The game's composer is Tyler Bates, who also worked on the "Guardians of the Galaxy" feature film."Killzone: Shadow Fall" was the first PS4 game to sell over a million copies. It's easy to see why, thanks to its well-written story and action-packed combat. This PS4 shooter deserves a place in any PlayStationcollection. Publisher: Sony Rating: M - Mature Genre: Shooter Video Game Series: Killzone Series Platform: Sony PlayStation 4 Game Name: Killzone: Shadow Fall
