Killzone: Liberation Conquered on PSP

I have a confession to make.

I've only completed 2 out of the 4 currently available Killzone games. Shocking! Especially since it is one of my favourite Sony franchises. It may also be my favourite "shooter" franchise. Period. Yep, you heard that right.

Killzone 2 and 3 have had multiple play throughs and completions. However, the classics, Killzone for the PlayStation 2 and Killzone: Liberation for the PlayStation Portable have sat in my collection for some time. Neglected? Yes, but still loved. Time to complete the neglected! The original Killzone, I'm currently completing via the PlayStation 3 HD collection. The oldie looks pretty slick in HD from it's original SD presentation. I should be done it soon, but for now, the first portable entry has been tackled, focused and completed.

I finished the game via a PlayStation Vita and PSP GO, completing numerous challenges and the main campaign to its original 4 chapter release. I copied my save file to a PS3 and copied it to a PSP GO to fully complete the camapign with the downloadable chapter 5. Check it out online on how to aquire this additional chapter. Sadly it's unplayable on a Vita due to it's whacky file structure, which is alien to the PSP's. However if you have a PSP or a GO kicking around, it's no problem to install.

Liberation trades in the traditional FPS look of the franchise to a Diablo/Baldur's Gate 3rd person view. It looks beautiful. A fresh take on the series, still packed with plenty of challenge and things to shoot at. Presentation is top notch. Featuring a fully orchestrated score, decent voice acting and a sweet narrative. I wouldn't expect any less from a Sony 1st party game.

It's tough as nails. Yeah, surprise! It's a Killzone game. I wouldn't expect any less from a Killzone game. Word of advice, complete as many Challenge Games as you can before further pursuing the single player campaign. You'll increase your character's skills and weapon slots.

So after a week of focus, the game comes to an end. Another notch in my Killzone belt. Level design is pretty darn good. Especially chapters 4 and 5. Things blow up really good and the game addictivly keeps you hooked. It's definitely worth playing and cheap to aquire as a digital PSN purchase or new/used UMD.

I'm writing this 6 days before the release of the Vita exclusive Killzone: Mercenary which I'm excited to play. Europe just got it. I have to wait an extra week to own it. However it's getting fantastic reviews across the pond and good things come to those who wait.