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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway [Xbox 360]

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (2008)

FPS

Developer	Gearbox Software
Publisher	Ubisoft
Series	Brothers in Arms

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Description

Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.

Delivering on the franchise's compelling story, unrivaled authenticity and intense squad-based action, Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway drops you into Operation Market Garden, the largest paratrooper operation in World War II.

Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway – next generation: The classic authentic, squad-based combat series explodes on next-generation hardware, offering unprecedented graphics and features.

New story, new setting. Join Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock and the rest of the 101st Airborne Division in Operation Market Garden as they fight to open the infamous Hell's Highway in a daring bid for a quick end to the war.

Live the life of an enlisted man: Get orders from HQ, go on patrol, spot the enemy and set up a devastating ambush. For the first time, finding the enemy before they find you is part of the challenge.

Unprecedented character design: Lifelike characters look, talk, move and think with incredible realism. Game characters interact with the player and each other like true brothers in arms, trading ammunition, helping wounded allies and civilians, working together to man team-operated weapons, and more.

Rich cinematic experience: As the squad leader, you interact with and get to know your brothers. Each character has his own distinct personality, unique story and background, and grows throughout the game.

Powerful new units under your command: Players can use or command combined arms teams – machine gun crews create intense fire, bazooka crews destroy buildings and tanks, and mortar crews pound the enemy from a distance.

Play your own way: Players can choose to use their squad to execute a tactically elegant flanking maneuver or charge in with guns blazing.

Destructible cover: Keep your men moving and choose your cover wisely – modeled using real physical properties and behaviors, weapons will damage, dent, scorch and destroy the world around you.

Completely new multiplayer experience: Fight major multiplayer battles with dozens of players on each side, combining all the intensity and accessibility of Deathmatch with the squad-based gameplay that helped make Brothers In Arms famous.

Reviews on Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway [Xbox 360]

Rowdy on Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway [Xbox 360], 13-10-2008

"Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway let's you, once again, step into the combat boots of sergeant Matt Baker.

Gameplay wise it's more of the same when compared to previous titles. You have one group of men at your disposal to supress the enemy, and one group of men to flank and attack the enemy. Each level offers a series of tactical puzzles for you to solve. Unfortunately it takes only a few tries to know how to best use your tactics, and therefore clear a level, as most of the enemies appear at the same place each time you try. The fact that enemy A.I. isn't very bright also doesn't do this game justice.

But it isn't all about ordering your men around. Every now and then you're on your own clearing a building, and one particular level even let's you drive around in a tank, shooting stuff. While this is fun for a while, it soon becomes linear. Just like the addition of a boring and bland multiplayer mode it just feels like it's been put in there to make it look like Hell's Highway has a lot of variety to offer.

Fortunately Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway excels in the action and storyline area. The possibility to take cover behind destructible objects is done well and really adds tension to the gameplay. Apart from some of the scripted events mentioned earlier, it really feels like you're "there", on the battleground.

In the end Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway is a worthy addition to the series, although it looks a bit dated. You can't go wrong if you enjoyed the previous installments in this series, but take in consideration that there are better - and older - games available."