![]() Killzone: Shadow Fall makes a strong case for FPS titles on PS4, from the ultra-slick graphics to the impeccably implemented controls. Throw in the touchpad implementation discussed above, and Killzone: Shadow Fall is a perfect showcase title for PS4’s new controller. My index fingers felt like they were made to wrap around the lovingly redesigned L2 and R2 buttons, which are assigned to look down the scope of your gun and fire, respectively. The longer, concave analog thumbsticks respond to the tiniest adjustments while the extended, textured handles made extended play sessions feel more comfortable. If a PS4 launch title already looks this good, I can’t wait to see what developers get out of the system throughout the course of the generation.ĭualShock 4 has earned quite a few kudos since E3, and in Shadow Fall those positive impressions are solidly reinforced. I found myself constantly stopping to marvel at the little details, like an accurately rendered lens flare that swept across the screen when I panned the camera across a particularly gorgeous sunset. Ropes dangle and sway from ledges, and guns are seemingly machined from real, tangible metal. PS4’s enhanced hardware is beautifully showcased in Shadow Fall: each melee takedown gives you an up-close look at the finely crafted intricacies of enemies’ uniforms. This effect lasts for just a few seconds, but is usually all you’ll need to get yourself out of a messy situation and back on your feet. Pressing down on DualShock 4’s d-pad will not only restore your health (using up one of your reserved med-kits), but gives you a shot to turn the tables by putting you into a slow-motion mode when looking down the scope of your gun. If I missed and things got hairy, I could quickly switch weapons, send out my trusty OWL drone, and switch to Plan B (shoot things and try not to get shot).įrom time you time, you might find yourself faced against odds that you aren’t quite ready for. One strategy I employed was to locate mid-range enemies while hidden behind a rock or tree, then attach a scope to my rifle (by pressing left on the d-pad) and take them out from afar with a charged shot. This is a big help when you’re trying to quietly take out foes, but be careful: hold it for too long and the signal will become strong enough for enemies to notice, alerting them to your location (and likely ruining whatever plan you had in mind). Holding up on the directional pad sends out a pulse that scans for nearby enemies. ![]() The OWL can also hack security systems, ensuring your enemies can’t call in reinforcements in the middle of a fight. Swipe right to turn your OWL into a zipline - especially useful for covering large amounts of ground quickly or escaping a tower you just planted some C4 on. Swipe downward for a drop-anywhere shield, creating last-minute cover from gunfire when things go south. Swipe left on the touchpad to put the drone into stun mode, which will incapacitate foes and nearby electronics.
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