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Medal of Honor: Airborne

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:50:32 -0400

Medal of Honor: Airborne is the first Medal of honor game for the next-generation consoles and the 11th in the series. True to its namesake, Airborne sees you taking control of Private Boyd Travers part of the United States 82nd Airborne Division during the second World War. Each mission begins with a parachute drop as you jump out of your C-47 transport and land anywhere on the map. From there you often work with your allies against the axis to fulfill mission objectives that are both set out at the beginning briefing and introduced dynamically as the level progresses.

Similar to other World War 2 games Airborne sees you taking part in various operations around the European theater of war, including the invasion of Normandy. Unlike the popular MoH:Allied Assault title, you don't take part in the actual Normandy invasion itself, instead you drop in a few hours earlier to clear the way for advancing soldiers. Regardless of the level's objectives the overall layout of each mission remains the same involving the drop, fighting with your allies, and completing objectives.

The gameplay mechanics are similar to the average first person shooter with a few new twists that EA adds. More accurate aiming is accomplished by looking down the "iron sights" which prevents you from moving, but allows you to lean left and right. A sprinting ability is included that lasts indefinitely, however you can't fire your gun while activating the sprint. Lastly, and in the biggest departure from other WW2 shooters, Airborne lets you upgrade your weapons. "Experience" is tied to each weapon, the more you use it, and the more kills you get the more experience is gained. At certain thresholds the gun gains a new level (up to 3) that adds a bonus, such as more ammo in a clip, or less recoil.

A multiplayer mode is available on all three versions of the game. There are three different game types, each revolving around two teams: Axis and Allies. In "Airborne Teammatch" the Allied team drops into the map similar to the single player game, and has to eliminate the Axis side. "Regular Teammatch" is the same thing except both sides start on the ground. The third mode is a territories mode similar to that found in games such as Battlefield 2. Six maps are included with the game, and online supports up to 12 players at a time.

Medal of Honor: Vanguard

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:28:06 -0400

Fight through the battles of WWII that made the first paratroopers famous. You control Frank Keegan, a Corporal of the 82nd airborne division. You are charged with liberating Europe from the German Nazis, fighting from Operation Huskey all the way to Operation Varsity.

The game controls using the Wii-mote for pointer control and the nunchuck for movement. Most of the movements are also mapped to buttons, so if you're having trouble with the motion it won't be a problem. Holding the A button will bring up your iron sights, a kind of sniper mode. Medal of Honor: Vanguard employs a unique leaning system that lets you take cover and shoot while continuing to snipe enemies. Throwing grenades is performed by holding the B button and making a tossing motion with the Wii-mote.

After each campaign you are awarded with medals that reflect your progress during the mission. Your squadmates help by taking down enemies, providing covering fire, and throwing grenades. Your squad mates will also let you know how they think you're doing, with shouts of "Get your head down Keegan", "Nice shot Keegan", "Keegans goin' for a medal", and "Leave some for us Keegan". A few of the operations begin with parachute sequences into enemy territory. You control where you start the battle by directing you parachute to where you want to land.

Medal of Honor Collection

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:25:59 -0400

This compliation includes three games from the Medal of Honor series.

Medal of Honor: Frontline

Control Lt. Jimmy Patterson as he and his squad fight the Nazi opposition as they travel through Europe, participating in some 15 assignments divided into five missions.

Medal of Honor: Rising Sun

Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin is on a mission to stop the japanese forces form taking control of the Pacific Theatre. Ten historically accurate levels seperated into five major missions take place from 1941 to 1945. There are multiple paths in each level that will lead you to victory, often giving you the choice to go it alone or with your squad. You can play through the entire game with a friend in Co-Op mode, or battle it out in a four player fire-fight as either an Axis or Allied soldier.

Medal of Honor: European Assault

You control William Holt of the OSS, who has been sent on a secret mission by the President of the United States to turn the tide in four of the most crucial battles in the war. The game has a more open game design structure than the previous Medal of Honor games, allowing you to make more of your own descisions instead of following a linear path. There is a new adrenaline meter in the game which, when filled, improves your performance on the battlefield.