Medal of Honor: Airborne

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. Game Informer
    73
    Medal of Honor: Airborne sprinkles minor moments of brilliance though a minefield of questionable game design. Fans of the series will experience some memorable gunfights, but if you’re a casual gamer looking for a great World War II title, stick with Call of Duty.
  2. GameWatcher
    72
    Medal of Honor: Airborne is a game that needs time ploughed into it to reap the fill awards. If you’re looking for something that will reinvigorate your experience of WWII FPS’ then look elsewhere. But if you are looking for an excuse to take the same old fight back to the Nazis’ then here is your answer.
  3. Game Over Online
    72
    I found the controls very sloppy for an FPS, and almost downright unresponsive during short periods when there was a big explosion or several grenades going off at once (seemingly independent of whether or not the explosion was actually in my field of view at the time).
  5. Gamer 2.0
    71
    So although it may not be worth a purchase, it’s worth playing around with, if only for a while.
  6. Edge Magazine
    70
    Levels lose the false drama of scripted sequences but take on something much more satisfying. Everything that happens in Airborne’s dropzones, from shameful deaths to GI Joe heroics, feels like it’s because of you, and it usually is. [Oct 2007, p.92]
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  7. GameSpot
    70
    If you're tired of the genre, Airborne won't do anything to change your mind, but if you're looking to fight for the Allied cause yet again, it's a worthy tour of duty.
  8. GameSpy
    70
    Lousy AI balancing and assorted cheap tricks constantly remind you that it's never quite a fair fight; the designers are always lurking behind the scenes, ready to pull the rug out from under you at any time.
  9. 1UP
    70
    Similarly, Airborne's standout feature -- land where you will and fight your way through objectives in whatever order you want -- is less about reliving history than saving a sagging series for which decision-making has meant "where to shoot" and "what to shoot with."
  10. Game Almighty
    65
    If you can get past the frustrating gameplay mechanics, Medal of Honor: Airborne can be an enjoyable experience. The presentation is fantastic and the multiplayer is surprisingly fun, but unfortunately Airborne’s new features feel like a desperate attempt to get one more iteration out of this aging series.
  11. Armchair Empire
    65
    All in all, Medal of Honor: Airborne brings a sense of authenticity and realism with a tinge of the arcade to a simulation of a daring period in American military history.
  12. Boomtown
    60
    Airborne was supposed to be a WW2 masterpiece, but it failed to be nothing more than a disappointment.
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  13. GameShark
    58
    The game certainly has its moments and is by no means a lost cause, but in the end the game is only strongly recommended for World War II shooter completists and long standing fans of the Medal of Honor series.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best PC Game of 2007
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#31 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 312 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 156 out of 312
  2. Mixed: 121 out of 312
  3. Negative: 35 out of 312
  1. sdfgwsdf
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    Probably the best WW2 game in the recent years.
  2. RoleH
    Sep 16, 2008
    5
    Another great flop from the once great moh franchise. Sadly this game should have been great with the freedom to tackle missions from manyAnother great flop from the once great moh franchise. Sadly this game should have been great with the freedom to tackle missions from many angles and vantage points, such as ledges and platforms.

    However there are some major failings in this title. The first is the clumsy control system - it feels cumbersome and out dated.
    Second is the pitiful hit box detection - you can see you have a clear headshot (even with a sniper rifle) and low and behold you still miss - often.
    Third is the fact that the enemy soldiers all appear to be psychic. No matter where you attack or flank from, the enemy always know your there. And its only you they aim for - they will ignore your buddy in front of them to shoot at you even when your miles from them. Also they don't seem to have dodgy hit box problems - they will hit you even if its just your elbow toes poking out!

    Finally the last problem is the sheer repetitiveness of the task in hand. Kill x number of enemy then blow something up. It seems only you were trained in explosives out of the entire US army in WW2.
    On the plus side the graphics and sound are great, and there is some fun to be had out of exploring the maps, however you may find this very short lived entertainment once the real gameplay flaws kick in.
    Really unless your a diehard WW2 junkie this game adds very little to the genre, and there are far superior FPS out there.    … Full Review »
  3. mASTERbLASTER1
    Nov 21, 2011
    10
    In my humble opinion, this is the best WWII era first person game ever. It avoids the "on rails" style of the COD series, which gives itIn my humble opinion, this is the best WWII era first person game ever. It avoids the "on rails" style of the COD series, which gives it nearly limitless replayability, as the open world approach really plays out different depending on how you approach the battles. Fantastic AI, sound effects, weapons, with tons of cool touches like motion blur/shake while running-very realistic.… Full Review »
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