Killzone Composer: Fans Seeking More Casual, Quick Games

The Killzone franchise, a beloved series from Sony, has been on hiatus for quite some time, but there's a growing chorus of voices, including Killzone composer Joris de Man, eager to see it make a comeback. In a recent interview with VideoGamer for the PlayStation: The Concert Tour, de Man shared his thoughts on the potential revival of the series.

"I know that there have been petitions for it," de Man 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 what people want because it is quite bleak in some ways."

The form in which Killzone could return remains open to interpretation. De Man suggested that a remastered collection might be more successful than launching a brand new entry. "I think a remastered one would be successful, I don't know if a new game would be as much," he explained. "I don't know if people have moved on from it and want something. 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 gameplay compared to fast-paced shooters like Call of Duty. Killzone 2, in particular, received criticism for its perceived input lag, which affected the responsiveness on the PlayStation 3. The franchise is also noted for its dark, gritty, and atmospheric visuals and tone.

In a separate interview with the Washington Post, it appears that Sony's Guerrilla Games has shifted its focus away from Killzone and towards the Horizon series. Despite this, it's been over a decade since the last Killzone game, Shadow Fall, and the prospect of revisiting the franchise—or another of Sony's PlayStation shooters—remains enticing for many fans. While the future of Killzone remains uncertain, supporters can take solace in knowing they have at least one more advocate in their corner.