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Genre and what to do:
Action game. Welcome to Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway that offers you to experience thrill and danger of war as you command squads through Nazi-occupied territory. It is more thrilling than ever thanks to the vibrant, beautiful scenery and the brutal, exhilarating action. Sergeant Baker (your character) and his squad are all nuanced, sympathetic characters, though the story doesn't quite live up to the promise of its protagonists. Despite a few irregular beats, Hell's Highway is an exciting, intense shooter that is sure to quicken your pulse. This go-around finds Sergeant Matt Baker and his crew carrying the memories of their fallen brothers and welcoming replacements into the fold. As they get set to drop into Holland as a part of the ambitious but doomed Operation Market-Garden, you meet the men whose lives you will be responsible for. The story isn't so much a narrative as it is an exploration of the relationships between soldiers; it's a mature look at the way bonds can be forged and broken in the emotional furnace of war. Through engaging cut scenes and lively battlefield communication, you'll find yourself developing an attachment to these characters. Many great moments, both comic and tragic, resonate with an admirable emotional clarity that unflinchingly evokes the turbid reality of war, where triumph and tragedy walk hand in hand.
Style and atmosphere inside the game:
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is the thrilling action game that features colorful graphics, diverse sound effects and suitable music. Graphics is well polished and done; you surely like game design and realistic locations, everything looks as it should look. Music fits perfectly to the game and helps to create unique atmosphere. All in all, Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is the worth-playing game that appeals to wide range of players, irrespective of age gender and skill level.
Offline gameplay: 1 player |
Multiplayer: Yes |
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Publisher:
Ubisoft |
ESRB Ratio: Mature |
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Extras and features: |
· Experience the largest paratrooper operation in World War II
· Wide cast of original characters
· Incredibly realistic atmosphere
· Fight major multiplayer battles
· Vibrant, detailed environments |
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Drawbacks: |
· Storyline relies much on knowledge of previous games. |
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Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista,Processor: PIV 2.6 GHz,DirectX 9.0c,2 GB RAM,Free hard drive space: 8 GB,128MB DirectX 9.0c,DirectX-compliant Sound Card |
Alternative names:
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Hihgway, BrothersinArms: Hell's Highway, Brohters in Arms: Hell's Highway, Brothers in Amrs: Hell's Highway |