Medal of honor returned and he is immediately ready to show your favorite shooter in all its glory right off the bat. It is clear that EA created its new creation in spite of Call of Duty, so the game cannot escape from the inevitable comparisons with a masterful rival selling in millions of copies. The simply striking realism, in addition to the Afghani credibility, is more than enough to spend more than one hour shooting terrorists. EA was not joking when they emphasized that the introduction of the Tier 1 unit will take the battle to a completely new level. Medal of honor a truly brand new game that raises the level of emotion, fun and sadness to the maximum. This is definitely one of the best games of 2010. She brings the franchise to the modern, highest level. It is worth noting that the single player campaign and the multiplayer were made by two teams - two different engines create an incredible resonance in the game, complementing each other very efficiently and giving completely different experience.
Emotional campaign
Single missions give us the opportunity to take part in the war against terrorism in Afghanistan on the side of 4 characters at once. Rabbit is the main operative of the Tier 1 team and the most memorable hero. No wonder a simple helicopter pilot, looking at Rabbit's adventures, at the end of the game will say: "You, commandos, are completely nuts." Indeed, the game for the Tier 1 team is very dynamic, goals change at a staggering speed.
Also available is Deuce, a second Tier 1 operator who prefers to work behind a blurred enemy frontline - an elite sniper and a silent assassin rolled into one. Hawk, a helicopter gunner, in several missions will be engaged in the total annihilation of all life on the ground and in the air. And Dante, one of the Rangers flying to help in the Shahi-Kot Valley. As in real life, in this valley, the American special forces were waiting for a very big surprise, so Dante will have a lot of work.
Each person (let's not be afraid of this word) plays a role in the drama that unfolds before our eyes in Afghanistan, and each chapter gives more and more answers, increasing emotionality. Battling the enemy Taliban guilty of the September 11, 2001 attack on the US, each unit provides elite soldiers with the answers they seek. The ending ties all the stories into one powerful knot, and I must admit that everything looks just great. At such a moment, you really believe - these guys will not abandon their own in any trouble.
A deep immersion in the history of the soldiers is due to the fact that this is not just a video game or a banal story about Russian nationalists who have gone mad. It is based on real events, or rather, on the largest battle during the war with the Taliban, Operation Anaconda. And understanding this gives us an invaluable experience: how is it, to feel in the shoes of that very soldier, albeit an elite one, but going through the horrors of modern war. All missions are based on the real operational work of soldiers in the war. This is not just an imitation of real life - this is real life. One scene is simply striking to the core. With our small detachment, we are ambushed. The clay house, where you can take refuge, is practically blown to pieces, the cartridges run out too quickly, and the Taliban keep climbing and climbing. Bullets fly from all directions (as it should be in the case of an ambush), you try to find at least some shelter in order to survive. And understanding comes - all this is happening here and now, with real people and in real life. You imagine yourself in the place of a fighter and pray that your comrades will not let you down, because you cannot survive alone in this world built by Danger Close.
Medal of honor features standard first person shooter gameplay. True, there are some small changes. So, the hero is able to quickly get to cover. While running, a soldier can quickly rush forward and hide from enemy fire behind any ledge or vehicle. This is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also practical - the enemy does not hesitate to shoot a gaping soldier. There is also an interesting function of requesting patrons from partners - they are constantly ready to recharge you from their bottomless pockets. True, if you picked up an enemy barrel, then do not expect help - rely only on yourself and the enemy.
Visually, the game looks amazing. Danger Close campaigned and they did a great job. Night scenes are made with special love, as if we are really at this moment in a dark sandy night. Everything looks very smooth and very often the character jumps from the video immediately into the game without losing the quality of the display. In explosive scenes, dirt and dust can create a claustrophobic feeling. The sounds are also beautifully made, especially in missions where there is no hurricane shooting. The commandos move silently, the enemy prints a step along the quiet streets. A small sob - and one less Taliban.
EA has done what it promised - an emotional campaign that draws attention to the everyday heroism of ordinary soldiers in modern warfare. In light of this, it becomes clear that not everything now depends on one person - in the first place, the feeling of a friend, comrade and practically brother is in high esteem. A single player campaign that is not too long can give you joy when re-challenged with its details that were not conspicuous on the first playthrough.
Do you have everything for Tier 1?
Once you complete the single player campaign, you will immediately unlock Tier 1, an online single player mode that takes the gaming experience to a whole new level. You can replay any chapter of the story again, but the circumstances have changed significantly. Enemies become tougher, do more damage, health regenerates more slowly, the scope disappears and there are no saves. Death means only that you have to start all over again. There is also no way to ask a partner for cartridges, so now you have to rationally spend magazines in the hope of getting to the end. Among other things, a time limit has also been introduced - for everything about everything, 25 minutes are given for each level. Of course, you can buy bonus time for special actions. For example, headshot or knife kill gives two extra seconds. Tier 1 is online only, presenting you with a leaderboard to encourage players to do better. If during the single player campaign you thought that the game was very easy, then this mode is definitely worth at least a taste.
And interesting multiplayer
If the previous mode is clearly not enough for you, then Medal of honor is ready to offer a full-fledged multiplayer. It was developed by another team, DICE, and they did it very well. In online mode, we will find 8 large maps representing parts of the territory of Afghanistan and 4 types of game - Combat Mission, Cleanup, Sector Control and Team Assault. In these modes, we have to fight in two teams of 12 people - maximum 24. You will have to play either for the side of the coalition, or for some faceless opponents. From the outset, EA called the other side of multiplayer the Taliban, but this credibility did not appeal to the American public. What is it like to kill our good Americans with the evil Taliban? And let the developer say that it will be more like the truth - under pressure, they had to change the name of the enemy.
Three classes in online mode are sniper, special forces and fighter. The fighter is a great vehicle for all map battles, especially in 12v12 team play or missions.A spetsnaz soldier is more suitable for clearing, where you need to get close to the enemy and inflict maximum damage in a close battle. The sniper is good everywhere, that's why he is a sniper. But unlike the idea of a typical camper, here he will also have to do mining.
DICE, the creators of Battlefield 2, was responsible for the graphical implementation of the multiplayer. Here we see exactly what we expected from them. But what is most shocking is the soundtrack. Whatever mission you play, everything around looks very detailed and authentic.
A warning to elite fighters. If you are looking for battles with a developed skill tree and many abilities, this game will not present you with too many options. Three classes have a limited number of unlockable weapons. On the other hand, it clearly brings balance to the game and more focus on skill than number of weapons.
Outcome
Medal of honor it is more than just a reboot of the once popular franchise. The game takes the shooter genre to a new, higher level. The atmosphere with which it is saturated gives the audience a lot more emotions than before. Solo campaign, Tier 1 mode, great multiplayer - all of this creates an incredible combination that encourages the player to try again and again. Medal of honor clearly requires attention to itself, tests our skills, strikes a strong blow on emotions and can become for someone the most memorable adventure in today's computer world. By the way, the music for the game was written by composer Ramin Javadi, the one who received the music prize for the soundtrack to the famous TV series Prison Break. Every aspect of the game is fueled by a professional who creates his own piece in this hurricane cocktail.
Game ratings:
Graphics - 9.5
Sound - 9.5
Gameplay - 9.0
Final - 9.3
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