[In line with the game, this is a modified repeat of the entry for Pokémon Diamond. New material appears in a different colour.] It’s not just the DS’s…
I only had to look at the cover art for the game — the title over the outline of the continent of Africa in threatening dark red — to be reminded of one relevant conversation.
Obvious inspiration is taken from some of the best bits of Gears of War and Halo, and high fidelity recreations are presented. All of Killzone 2’s mechanics are executed with impressive precision. That leaves just one problem, which is that it has a gaping void in place of personality.
Tying a series into a yearly release schedule has consequences, especially where it has to have a new narrative and is not as easily iterated as a sports…