First Killzone 2 review lands (CVG 5/1/09)

Killzone 2 has snagged a perfect 5/5 score in the latest issue of the US Official PlayStation Magazine.

According to forum posts from those with early subs copies, the mag describes the game as "a powerful contender for the best game of 2009".


This beats Resistance 2, which got 80 (or 4/5 in the mag's new score system), and is one of only two PS3 exclusives (MGS 4 being the other) that has been awarded a perfect score in the magazine.

"The buddies alongside you in each battle have been expertly tuned to provide just enough cover and support to actively get your back on occasions, while never making it feel like they could achieve every objective alone," says the review.

"None of the circumstances, weapons you find, locations you visit, or frankly any of the details in the world feel arbitrary. The world is consistently realized in its unappealing flavour," is adds, according to this forum post.

In closing, the review concludes: "Without a doubt Killzone fans, action, and shooter fans of any stripe will instantly tag this sequel as a powerful contender for the best game of 2009."

Game's out end of February.