Killzone: Liberation (2006)

Developer: Guerrilla Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Shooter
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 30 player ratings
Where to get it: PlayStation Store

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How it feels

Switching between frantic top-down combat and tactical overview planning gives this war shooter a tense, strategic edge.

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About

Killzone Liberation is the sequel to the PS2 game Killzone. New to the franchise is the top-down/third-person perspective, instead of the PS2's first-person pure FPS approach. During the action, you can switch to a tactical overview to plan your actions. The screen zooms out and the actions are slowed down, while icons pop up to show the different actions and objectives. The game comes with a full range of Ad Hoc settings for multiplayer, with co-op and competitive play modes included, such as Deathmatch, Assault and Capture the Flag for up to six players.

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