General advices | Basics Killzone 2 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Killzone 2 isn't an easy shooter and even on the lowest difficulty settings there are locations that a less experienced gamer will have to repeat several times because of dying. I would recommend Normal for people experienced with shooters and accustomed with playing using the PlayStation 3 controller. The highest difficulty setting is only available after finishing the game on any other.

You can't save your game at any moment. The game automatically saves after reaching a checkpoint - in most cases after completing a mission or reaching a new location. It's extremely important when it comes to secrets. If you find z suitcase with data or shoot down a Helghast symbol and quit the game without reaching the next checkpoint, it won't be saved.

The authors prepared a couple of predefined control schemes. So if a given one doesn't suit you, go to the menu and choose an alternative one. You can also adjust the sensitivity of the analog stick.

Although Killzone 2 is a typical FPS shooter, it offers something that we usually meet in Third Person Shooters. It's the ability to take cover and automatically duck if the cover isn't high enough to keep standing. It's a really important element of the game and it's used throughout the whole game, helping the player to survive. Unfortunately, no cover gives perfect protection from being shot. So it's very important to choose the path leading to the enemy wisely and not expose yourself. While being in cover you can also shoot enemy while slightly leaning out.

You will find some secrets in the game. Those are suitcases with intelligence data and Helghast symbols. If you manage to find them all, you will be given access to exclusive content on the game's website, www.killzone.com.