The Weapons of Killzone 2

  • By Kevin-V, GameSpot
  • Posted Feb 13, 2009 3:28 pm PT

Killzone 2 Those of you anticipating Killzone 2 don't have long to wait--we're two weeks away from the game's release! Of course, by now you've probably played the demo, but you're no doubt curious to see what other surprises the game has in store for you. Well as it happens, I have finished...

Those of you anticipating Killzone 2 don't have long to wait--we're two weeks away from the game's release! Of course, by now you've probably played the demo, but you're no doubt curious to see what other surprises the game has in store for you.

Well as it happens, I have finished the campaign and played a good amount of multiplayer, and I can say with vehemence that most of Killzone 2's weapons are awesome to shoot, whether you're aiming at Helghast hordes or looking down your sights at human players. This isn't a full list, but I wanted to show a few of these terrific instruments of death.

Weapon: M82 Rifle
Strength: Balance

This is my main default weapon when playing, not just because it's a great all-rounder, but because its scope makes zooming in a huge pleasure. It takes a few more hits to down Helghast scum with the M82 than with the Sta52, but its effectiveness at short- and long-ranges make it an excellent fallback.

Weapon: VC5 Electricity Gun
Strength: Power

It's got a long recharge time if you go too crazy with it, but this thing is the most powerful weapon in the game. When it appears in the refinery mission, you'll be taking down sentry bots and standard enemies without a second thought. It's fun to use and a powerful killing machine.

Weapon: VC21 Boltgun
Strength: Exploding bolts

My favorite weapon in Killzone 2. We've seen nailguns and the such before, but this thing feels just right. The bolt flies into your enemy, carries him backwards, sticks him to any object behind him, and explodes a few seconds later. That is fantastic in anyone's book, though it takes a talented gunner to take the Helghast down at long range with one.

Weapon: Sta52 Assault Rifle
Strength: It's always there when you need it

If there aren't any M82s lying around, this is likely your go-to gun. Packs more punch than the M82, but the iron sights make it less accurate at long range. It's a solid rifle and gets the job done every time.

Weapon: VC9 Missile Launcher
Strength: Boom

You'll face tanks from time to time, but this missile launcher will blow them to smithereens, and gazing down the sights is more satisfying than with similar weapons in other games. Explosions in Killzone 2 look amazing, and anything that lights the sky up with fire is awesome in my book.

There are other weapons of course, such as the fantastic flamethrower, and the less fantastic sniper rifle (do we really have to have Sixaxis functionality forced on us like this?), but aside from that one weak point, shooting guns in Killzone 2 is an absolute joy. We'll be bringing you a full review closer to the game's release date, but I'll drop more information on this highly anticipated first-person shooter between now and then.

285 Comments

  • Slien

    Posted Jun 23, 2009 4:29 pm PT

    @SSKing I was telling my cousin about that. I miss the Sta52's shotgun. It was fun as hell to kill someone in multiplayer with it. Oh can you still throw the knife?

  • oussamaosm

    Posted Jun 4, 2009 6:58 am PT

    this game suuuuucks !

  • jaz350z

    Posted May 27, 2009 6:05 am PT

    @crispo1981 they said in the article that these aren't all the weapons in the game they are just the ones that he wanted to share because they were so fun to use in-game.

  • kill_zone12

    Posted May 25, 2009 12:49 pm PT

    please, i can do anything on killzone besidez pick up more than 1 gun is there any way i can pick up 2 or 3 gun at the same time???

  • 1995_1996_1997

    Posted May 10, 2009 9:29 am PT

    sweet weapons

  • SSKing

    Posted Apr 7, 2009 5:35 pm PT

    they shouldve left the secondary fire on from the first killzone... the M82 Rifle had the grenadier at the bottom and the Sta52 Assault Rifle had the shotgun

  • Crispo1981

    Posted Mar 17, 2009 6:50 am PT

    There are a number of weapons missing from this article !?!

  • 10679

    Posted Mar 3, 2009 3:42 am PT

    slaymanio1

    "XBOX 360 s
    sssssssssssuuuuuuuuucccccccccckkkkkkkkssssss
    all the way" If thats true than ps3 must suck even more since its losing in the console sales and that sony had to fire 16000 workers because of ps3 making huge losses and also because the system sold 25% less units this year than last year.

  • schweinsteiger7 posted Mar 1, 2009 1:47 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    schweinsteiger7

    Posted Mar 1, 2009 1:47 am PT (hide)

    is der only 4 gunz dats s***

  • LtShade

    Posted Feb 27, 2009 5:11 am PT

    the game store opens at ten i have class from 9-12 guess wat im leaving class to go get this game hehe

  • mrbo69jangles

    Posted Feb 26, 2009 6:28 pm PT

    yes its coming tommorow and i cant wait!!!!

  • slaymanio1

    Posted Feb 26, 2009 6:24 pm PT

    XBOX 360 s
    sssssssssssuuuuuuuuucccccccccckkkkkkkkssssss
    all the way.

  • darknight2k9

    Posted Feb 26, 2009 4:50 pm PT

    Wow you people are Fanboy's to the max! i mean, you guys go online and start spamming "RAWR PS3 IS SUUUP3RR B3TT3R THE XBAWKS 392 RAWLOLOLOLOL KILLZH0N3 2!!!!!!!!! RAWHAHAHA NO LIFENOLIFENOLIFE!!!!" i mean seriously just play the damn game and stop complaining and compare chickens to pigs. P.S the graphics are the same honestly if you people are going to cry over graphics you need to go to school or get a job.

  • mrsmiley227

    Posted Feb 26, 2009 4:32 pm PT

    Stilll cant wait to get it here in the states. Seems like it wud b better than COD4 and COD WAW easily... and 10 times better than Halo and any other #60 only game. must buy for any Ps3 owner. My PSN is mrsmiley227

  • pium

    Posted Feb 26, 2009 4:17 pm PT

    i have a ps2

  • dan-rofl-copter

    Posted Feb 26, 2009 1:25 pm PT

    I got it at lunch time, then my ps3 broke a few hours ago

  • olliesweez

    Posted Feb 26, 2009 1:19 pm PT

    15 weapons i have seen so far:
    knife
    magnum
    sta18 pistol
    m82 assault rifle sta52 assault rifle
    sta14 rifle
    sta11 submachine gun
    Ls13 shotgun
    heavy machine gun (Rico always has one)
    sniper rifle m327 grenade launcher
    vc21 bolt gun
    vc5 electricity gun vc9 missile launcher
    flamethrower

    not too shabby if u ask me

  • TheWarMachin3

    Posted Feb 25, 2009 2:00 pm PT

    Well is Australia its the 26th anyway....

  • TheWarMachin3

    Posted Feb 25, 2009 2:00 pm PT

    Its the 26th.... Going to pick it up today... KZ2 FTW!!!

  • Adziboy

    Posted Feb 24, 2009 10:17 am PT

    People complain about the use of Sixaxis, but really, how hard is it to hold still? Pick up your controller now and hold it in both hands with finger on aim. I did it and can hold it perfectly still (apart from the slight movement which can't be avoided). Snipings gonna be good and it means a slight thing extra to do.

  • HALO_MENTALIST

    Posted Feb 23, 2009 7:20 pm PT

    CANT WAIT 2 USE THAT HANDGUN MAKE THE GAME MORE OF A CHALLANGE THAN IT ALREADY IS AND TO KOONMONKEY23 IF U READ THE TEXT ON EACH GUN U WOULD C THAT HE RIGHTS AND THE LESS FANTASTIC SNIPER RIFLE

  • chaosmage72

    Posted Feb 23, 2009 5:25 pm PT

    looking forward to using the sta52

  • koonmonkey23

    Posted Feb 23, 2009 4:01 pm PT

    ha no there are more than that lol because they didnt even have the sniper

  • diddz1

    Posted Feb 23, 2009 2:53 pm PT

    THAT'S IT?????????

  • dinosc2000

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 12:16 pm PT

    bring it on!!!!

  • sigfredod

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 8:30 am PT

    I think GR found an excellet way to use the sixaxis function in KZ2 and i dont think they are forcing us to use it you always can choose not use the sniper rifle or choose one of the many generic fps on the market, or anybody state why infinity ward "force us" to press a button to hold the breath and have a steady aim??? personaly i will develope steady hands to become a good sniper in KZ2, the better and realistic approach to get a good shoot in real life, way to go GR jejeje see you all the 28th

  • koonikani

    Posted Feb 22, 2009 12:43 am PT

    Yes, there's a shotgun. Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7LYLS0Gcgs for video of multiplayer with shotgun. Also a revolver with unlimited ammo (good for shooting crates to save other ammo.) The demo is really nice. The gameplay has a very solid, weighty, realistic feel.

  • niema20

    Posted Feb 21, 2009 9:23 am PT

    So is the sniper bad? I was hoping it'd be good! Nothing like the horrible ones in COD5!

  • fps_d0minat0r

    Posted Feb 21, 2009 8:41 am PT

    w00t killzone FTW!!!

    whatever xbox has, PS3 has better.

  • gajahmancung

    Posted Feb 21, 2009 6:07 am PT

    Want To USe VC21 Boltgun

  • kareem_55

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 2:56 pm PT

    ilove to use the vc9 missile launcher but it goes out quickly it takes only 2 missiles

  • Latarax

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 1:54 pm PT

    blade 2764, you are so immature. How can you think halo is the only good game on xbox.how about cod? how about medal of honor? Killzone 2 is gonna be a hit, but its not the only game which is good

  • Jericho9696

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 1:23 pm PT

    That's not all the weapons, but Killzone 2 is going to be amazing!!!!!!

  • GaMeWiZaRd83

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 11:29 am PT

    this game is goin to be awsome. The weapons look nice and there is a variety of weapons.

  • Jaso69

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 6:06 am PT

    I want this game! I would let the kids,13-10 year old's, play it if there was a setting to town down the blood on kills

  • Bioshockraptor

    Posted Feb 20, 2009 12:41 am PT

    Wicked feature

  • sigfredod

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 5:27 pm PT

    i just pre-order my KZ2 copy dam'n i can't wait until the 27th, and also can't stop playing the demo, see you all the 28th in the warzone to share some LEAD!! jejeje

  • King_Faisal_94

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 3:54 pm PT

    and the sniper is really good

  • King_Faisal_94

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 3:53 pm PT

    ur missing alot of guns just got the game pre release and i dont think the guns are that innovative

  • miklo1942

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 3:40 pm PT

    KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLZZZZZZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONEEEEE 2 KICK A.S I WILL BURN PS3 24/24 KILLZONE AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  • -Fable-

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 2:58 pm PT

    man this makes me want to go out and buy a PS3 today!!! I've always been a PS3 fan, but the line-up has been a little soft (plus the cost of it); all though it's getting better and better each year! maybe, I'll talk my wife into getting a blu-ray player and go pick-up a PS3!!

  • Eliml

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 7:39 am PT

    This is a good game

  • njg2005

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 7:00 am PT

    KILLZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • CrashBandicootD

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 5:04 am PT

    don't compaire xbox to ps3 and btw Ps3 does have CoD...

  • kool-k-88

    Posted Feb 19, 2009 12:54 am PT

    where is shotgun

  • jarekx

    Posted Feb 18, 2009 6:01 pm PT

    @blade_2764: Did you forget that CoD is on the Xbox? Calling Halo the only "good" fps game on Xbox...

    I haven't been keeping up but this reviewer wrote 1 sentence mentioning the sniper very briefly as you claim you would have done.

  • Xxx_WMD_xxX

    Posted Feb 18, 2009 5:01 pm PT

    This game looks rediculously sick. I have honestly played the demo at least 2 times each night since it came out. I don't understand how a 10 minute demo can be so damn satisfying, but it truly is. Seeing all these other weapons just makes me want the game even more. Unlike most of the reviews that I have read that say this game isn't "redefining" FPS, I couldn't disagree more. Already paid in full at gamestop, can't wait to pick it up. I think this game is going to go down as one of the greatest in history. Enough said.

  • JackHoleFace00

    Posted Feb 18, 2009 4:51 pm PT

    I've always been a fan of Unreal weapons too, at least for their creativity. Remember the flak-cannon? And how all weapons had a secondary fire? That was pretty sweet

  • coolguy314

    Posted Feb 18, 2009 4:26 pm PT

    I cant wait till this game comes out. Ive been kinda caught between 360 and PS3 but now that this games come out im going PS3 all the way cool weapons 2!!

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