![]() Its ability to put up a shield can be a lifesaver in near-death situations, and it can also hack computer terminals and set up ziplines for increased navigation. While the attack mode is what I used the most when ordering the OWL around, it has three other functions for various situations. Once the enemies are engaging your drone, it’s easy to flank to the right and take them out from the side or behind. If you’re hiding behind cover or trying to avoid shielded enemies, you can send the OWL to attack from the left. The hovering OWL drone can be set to different modes using the PS4 controller’s touchpad, and it proves invaluable during difficult shootouts. When the action does devolve into a hail of gunfire, there is one awesome tool at your disposal throughout the majority of the campaign. Shadow Fall occasionally tosses in a vehicular section or stealth sequence, and these diversions are welcome breaks from the standard shooter fare. It’s not all run-and-gun firefights, however. The variety in environments is impressive chaotic shootouts take place in futuristic train stations, refugee camps, and space. Missions take place within the city, but also push into enemy territory beyond the wall. After these antagonists from the series’ past witnessed the destruction of their home planet of Helghan, the refugees now reside in slums outside beautiful Vekta City. ![]() With this fourth console installment, Guerrilla Games presents a great showcase title for the graphical capability of the PlayStation 4, but Shadow Fall also succeeds in being the best gameplay experience in the series.įeaturing a new cast of characters, the campaign places you in the middle of a tense standoff between Vektan forces and the angry Helghast. The original trilogy is frequently discussed more in terms of technology than gameplay – however competent it may be. With 30 years separating it from the lore of previous Killzone games and new hardware driving it, Shadow Fall is the perfect time to freshen up the series.
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