E3 2008: Killzone 2 Multiplayer Classes Detailed

July 18th, 2008 by Rajiv Ashrafi in Action, E3, FPS, Multiplayer, PlayStation 3

E3 saw the full disclosure of details of Killzone 2, the upcoming PS3-exclusive highly anticipated first-person shooter.

Slated to arrive in February 2009, the game will feature a character class system when it comes to multiplayer. Similar to Call of Duty 4, the game will allow you to choose and mix abilities from different roles to better suit your style of play.

Called badges, the system will allow you to choose a primary badge that defines the main role of the player, with a secondary badge serving as a complementary ability that enhances the main role.

Hit the jump for the full details.

Below are the details of the badges.

Rifleman:
The default multiplayer character is assigned when no primary badge is selected. A secondary badge may still be added. Riflemen can start with most weapons, except for the specialized ones.
Engineer:
Primary badge ability: Sets up an automated turret which targets the enemy.
Secondary badge ability: Repairs ammunition dispensers, mounted guns, and automated turrets.
Medic:
Primary badge ability: Revives downed team mates.
Secondary badge ability: Throws a health pack, which can be picked up by other players.
Scout:
Primary badge ability: Uses a cloaking suit to become near-invisible.
Secondary badge ability: Tags all on-screen enemy players with a hidden marker, which broadcasts their coordinates to team mates.
Assault:
Primary badge ability: Dons heavy armour twice as strong as normal.
Secondary badge ability: Temporarily boosts running speed.
Tactician:
Primary badge ability: Throws a coloured smoke grenade, which serves as a spawn point.
Secondary badge ability: Requests air support from a sentry bot which targets the enemy.
Saboteur:
Primary badge ability: Assumes the disguise of a randomly selected enemy player.
Secondary badge ability: Throws a sticky, proximity-activated C-4 charge.

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