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Review of Killing Floor 2 on PlayStation 4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Nov 2016
Cover image of Killing Floor 2 on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 18 Nov 2016
Genre: First-person shooter, Survival horror
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Publisher: Tripwire Interactive

Introduction

Welcome to the bloody nightmare known as Killing Floor 2! A sequel that asks the essential question: 'What's better than fighting zombies? Fighting zombies with your friends while racking up points and leveling up perks!' This glorious first-person shooter has players fighting through hordes of mutant creatures called Zeds with a plethora of weapons, but what makes this game truly intriguing are its colorful cast of characters. In this review, we'll dive deep into each character and their not-so-groundbreaking story arcs that even the undead would chuckle at!

Gameplay

Killing Floor 2 lets players team up and stab, shoot, and blow up waves of Zeds, all while collecting in-game cash and experience points. After every wave, you get a brief period to buy upgrades, which leads to the best part: the Trader. Among mutated monstrosities and unholy entities, this armed shopkeeper serves as a breath of fresh air (or, you know, the opposite). You'll face an impressive variety of specimens from big ol' hulking Brutes to speedy little Stalkers, each with unique animations. And, don't worry, if you ever feel like a man down, you have the option to revive fallen comrades! What a great way to foster trust or further fuel your betrayal-who wouldn't want to throw the weakest link to the zeds just to save themselves? Perk progression adds some RPG goodness to the mix, allowing players to choose classes like the sharpshooting Commando or the supportive Field Medic, who probably sees more blood than a Halloween party. Each round is a nail-biting experience ending with a unique boss fight, designed to test your friendship in the most brutal ways possible. Choose between Normal, Hard, Suicidal, and Hell on Earth difficulties, and find out who among your friends can handle more than a little chaos.

Graphics

Utilizing the Unreal Engine 3, Killing Floor 2 proves that graphics can indeed be bloody beautiful. The game wows you with splattering gore physics that make you almost feel bad for the Zeds-almost. Each environment is artfully crafted to set the perfect backdrop to your gruesome shenanigans with lighting that works wonders for creating a horror atmosphere. The character animations, particularly the visceral splatter and melee action, freeze the moments in such a way that you might just stare in awe rather than shoot back when a Stalker jumps you. The vibrant color tweaking during Zed Time? *Chef's kiss*!

Conclusion

Killing Floor 2 is essentially a love letter to chaos, filled with a cast of quirky characters and a robust system of spaceship-science-tier weapons. It's got everything you need to turn an ordinary evening into a bloody bash, whether you're playing solo or with a crew ready to throw down on monster mayhem. Sure, the story might not win a Nobel Prize-we're not here for shakespearean dialogue; we're in it to shoot first and ask questions later. If you're an adrenaline junkie with a penchant for splattering flesh and having fun, gather your friends and get ready to hold the line against the zed apocalypse. This game is a must-play for any thorax-loving teenager that just wants to cut loose and have a giggle at the horror of it all. Aim for the head! Who wants to respawn after all?

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