Killzone Composer: Fans Seeking More Casual, Quicker Games

The beloved Sony franchise, Killzone, has been on a hiatus for quite some time now, leaving fans yearning for its return. In a recent interview with VideoGamer during the PlayStation: The Concert Tour, Killzone's composer, Joris de Man, added his voice to the chorus of supporters eager to see the series make a comeback.

De Man acknowledged the existing fan petitions and expressed his cautious optimism about Killzone's revival. "I know that there have been petitions for it," he remarked. "I think it's tricky because, I can't speak for Guerrilla or anything... I don't know if it will ever happen. I hope it will because I think it is quite an iconic franchise, but I also think it kind of has to take into account the sensitivities and the shift in, I guess, what people want because it is quite bleak in some ways."

When pondering the potential format of Killzone's return, de Man suggested that a remastered collection might be more appealing to fans than a brand new installment. "I think [a] remastered one would be successful, I don't know if a new game would be as much," he said. "I don't know if people have moved on from it and want something. I don't know sometimes I get the sense that people want something a bit more casual, a bit more quick."

The Killzone series is known for its slower-paced, weightier shooting mechanics, which contrast with faster-paced titles like Call of Duty. Notably, Killzone 2 received criticism for its perceived input lag on the PlayStation 3, impacting the game's responsiveness. The series is also recognized for its dark, gritty, and somber atmosphere, setting it apart with its intense visual and tonal elements.

Despite these characteristics, recent statements from Guerrilla, the Sony-owned developer behind Killzone, suggest a shift in focus toward the Horizon franchise, as mentioned in an interview with the Washington Post. It's been over a decade since the last Killzone entry, Shadow Fall, and while the future remains uncertain, the possibility of reviving Killzone—or another of Sony's PlayStation shooter franchises—continues to excite some fans. With Joris de Man's support, enthusiasts have another advocate in their corner, hoping to see their favorite series return to the spotlight.