Medal of Honor: Airborne

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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 312 Ratings

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  1. GabrielK.
    Mar 10, 2009
    8
    This game is a unique experience for me. The Gameplay is awesome, you can go anywhere in the map and complete the tasks in any order and of course you can land in any place of the map too. Like others Medal of Honor in the series, this one has a great soundtrack. The graphics are excelent, the locations, the planes, the soldiers, everything is very well done. The bad thing with this gameThis game is a unique experience for me. The Gameplay is awesome, you can go anywhere in the map and complete the tasks in any order and of course you can land in any place of the map too. Like others Medal of Honor in the series, this one has a great soundtrack. The graphics are excelent, the locations, the planes, the soldiers, everything is very well done. The bad thing with this game is the short campaign, only 6 missions so the game ends very fast. But the replay value in this game is high so you will want to do the missions again and again because is really fun and you can unlock upgrades for your weapons and win some medals to the collection.… Expand
  2. P_R_O_Z_A_C
    Aug 12, 2008
    8
    Better than expected! I read the reviews and ho-hummed about it, but I took the plunge and I'm not disappointed. Only criticism is that it doesn't support mouse smoothing (so fine aim is tricky) or anti aliasing, but then again I have a $20 el cheapo mouse... getting a better one soon. Possibly better replay value than COD4 in the single player game, being you can jump where youBetter than expected! I read the reviews and ho-hummed about it, but I took the plunge and I'm not disappointed. Only criticism is that it doesn't support mouse smoothing (so fine aim is tricky) or anti aliasing, but then again I have a $20 el cheapo mouse... getting a better one soon. Possibly better replay value than COD4 in the single player game, being you can jump where you want and complete the missions in different ways. Looks beautiful too. Underrated game - loads of fun!… Expand
  3. B.V.
    Oct 20, 2007
    9
    My best first taste of the U3 Engine, spectacular gameplay and pace. Some folks watch war movies to immerse themselves in the environments of WWII and gain a new respect for the men who devoted their lives to the ouster of oppression and facism... This is the first WWII game that did the same for me. This game is certainly worth playing.
  4. RobM.
    Sep 5, 2007
    9
    Excellent take on a tired genre. Not done with the whole game, but I loved what i played so far. Upgrade system, cover/duck system, and graphics all add new life to the old medal of honor franchise.
  5. CameronS.
    Sep 20, 2007
    9
    Ok, I realize this game has many issues: No clan tag support in multiplayer, not too solid Lobby screen, very long install, graphics card support issues). However, I realize that often times these things are overlooked and that is why, as has been mentioned by EA staff members, a patch is already underway and has been before the game was released based on beta comments. All this aside, Ok, I realize this game has many issues: No clan tag support in multiplayer, not too solid Lobby screen, very long install, graphics card support issues). However, I realize that often times these things are overlooked and that is why, as has been mentioned by EA staff members, a patch is already underway and has been before the game was released based on beta comments. All this aside, this game is great! To those who said it brought nothing to the WWII genre...are you kidding? Or maybe you haven't actually jumped out of a plane yet. With the option to parachute just about anywhere on the battlefield, it brings diversity to the game. But I guess you all like starting in the same point (wherever the last checkpoint you reached was). As for the sound...I have a decent 5.1 surround setup, but am using integrated mobo sound, and yet I STILL give the sound a 9. The sound of stones crumbling under your feet, wood creaking, parachute flapping and wind, bullets and yelling all in your face; what is not to like? As for the game play with respect to the realism aspect: yes the guns are not the most accurate. Let me remind you, its 1942, not 2142. And have any of you actually fired a 1945 U.S. Issued .45, or a Thompson? They kick like the devil! I will agree that the story line is not nearly as solid as one would except from the greatest war the world has ever seen. And as for the AI; I am not saying I am a world class FPS player, but i often had a bit of trouble pushing my way foreward and many times was saved by the duck and cover method. And for the graphics, well, if you want to play games in this new day and age of graphics/physics technology, you may need to step up your game and get a good card (or even a decent one like my Radeon X1950XT, it ain't the best but it plays the game on medium-to-medium-high superbly, makes the game look Amazing, and only cost about $200 now on NewEgg.) Overall this game is by far one of the better WWII games to be release in the last year and a half! Despite the problems, that will be fixed through an upcoming patch, you need to get this game!… Expand
  6. DanielvanN.
    Sep 11, 2007
    9
    The only complaint I have with this game is no multiplayer LAN support (yet). Hopefully it will be included in a patch. Other than that this game is incredibly fun to play. Great, smooth control; beautiful solid graphics; amazing sound; intense chaotic action. I was a bit surprised at first because I was used to MOHAA: Allied Assault's slow pace. Airborne is non-stop action all The only complaint I have with this game is no multiplayer LAN support (yet). Hopefully it will be included in a patch. Other than that this game is incredibly fun to play. Great, smooth control; beautiful solid graphics; amazing sound; intense chaotic action. I was a bit surprised at first because I was used to MOHAA: Allied Assault's slow pace. Airborne is non-stop action all through. I can honoustly recommend Airborne to anyone WWII FPS fan. Don't miss out!… Expand
  7. TS
    Sep 17, 2007
    9
    I found this game to be refreshing compared to the last MoH title I tried out (Pacific). Enemies took cover, used suppresing fire and out manuevered me. I spent some time just watching the allies and axis clash through the binoculars. Its amazing to see AI acting so lifelike. Now, there are problems (Hence the 9 rather then 10). There are a few bugs in the MP system and the first few I found this game to be refreshing compared to the last MoH title I tried out (Pacific). Enemies took cover, used suppresing fire and out manuevered me. I spent some time just watching the allies and axis clash through the binoculars. Its amazing to see AI acting so lifelike. Now, there are problems (Hence the 9 rather then 10). There are a few bugs in the MP system and the first few levels of the game are a joke. The system where you redrop instead of having to load a new game is interesting and allows for the "special" drops, but doesn't really help with realism. The medal system for firearms is fun, trying to get each gun up to the top is not too challenging, but being stupid enough to charge a pillbox with a pistol provides for some crazy moments. I wish they added more weapon customization and did more to make a story out of the game. I felt no connection to my squad mates like I did in CoD. One of the most interesting parts of this game was aiming down the sights. The gun bucks and moves like it would in real-life, but more importantly there are a few more options for taking cover. You can't move, but you can duck, stand, and bend either direction without having a seperate set of keys. EA, put out more titles like this, please.… Expand
  8. DanteTheCynic
    Jul 1, 2013
    8
    An underrated gem, truly. The action is intense, and aside from the occasional framerate chug, I found no technical issues at all. Definitely worth a playthrough, Maybe even two!
  9. Diego1390
    Dec 15, 2012
    8
    One of the best games of the WWII who has played, how bad was the escazes campaign missions (only about 6). Good multiplayer maps with large and that to modify your weapons to guerra.Good graphics comparison of Call of Duty 3
  10. tangosucka
    Jun 8, 2016
    8
    a few short years back i used to play the hell out of medal of honor airborne, i considered it to be a great edition to the series, but picking it up last year and playing it after so long uncovered all the flaws the game really has, first of all, the campaign, its way too short, the medal of honor games were known for their huge campaigns and amazing levels, although the level design ina few short years back i used to play the hell out of medal of honor airborne, i considered it to be a great edition to the series, but picking it up last year and playing it after so long uncovered all the flaws the game really has, first of all, the campaign, its way too short, the medal of honor games were known for their huge campaigns and amazing levels, although the level design in airborne is alright, and the campaign still delivers a great experience, with the player jumping out of plane and controlling their descent to the ground via parachute, but airborne feels more like dlc than a full priced game, no thanks to its sort length, the multiplayer mode is also a miserable experience, although it works for the most part, i kept spawning right next to enemy players and getting killed 3 seconds into the game, this frustration caused me to leave the game thereafter, aside from that, the multiplayer's other features seem to work just fine, another problem with this game i had were the weapons, the american weapons have insane amounts of recoil and can be impossible to control unless you have unlocked all the weapon upgrades, the graphics although chunky now, are alright for an early 7th gen console game, the pc version might look a bit pathetic to some players though and the animation is incredibly choppy though, the gameplay is relatively fun for the most part, with upgrade options for weapons that are unlocked in game depending on how many enemies you have killed, and there is a fair amount of challenge which either keeps you on your feet or ducking behind cover, the medals return from previous medal of honor games return, you unlock medals in the campaign and its unknown what you have to do to get them, and unlike previous moh games, you can customize your load-out before each mission, overall, medal of honor airborne, is okay for the most part, definitely not the amazing game i thought it was when i was 14, but definitely not a bad game either, i would recommend checking it out, its available on pc, xbox 360, and ps3… Expand
  11. art4321
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    Best WW2 game eveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer
  12. debeluhi123
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    The graphics are beautiful the gameplay is amazing it is a little bit hard but its amazing the ai is not that stupid and i think you need to buy it or download it
  13. sdfgwsdf
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    Probably the best WW2 game in the recent years.
  14. Canamavrick
    Jan 10, 2011
    8
    I had a lot of fun with this game. The only problem is that its a short game and that you can't move your guy while you are aiming. Overall this is a great game.
  15. 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 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.
  16. 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 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    Another 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.    … Expand
  17. WS
    Sep 5, 2007
    10
    Great game! I really enjoyed dropping into the open environment. This one of the best games of the year so far.
  18. TerryD.
    Sep 14, 2007
    9
    I'd give this game a 10, but that's reserved for titles like Halo, Half-life 2, Far Cry, etc. But it
  19. JakeL.
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    It's very realistic. it's very cool game.
  20. JimM.
    Oct 19, 2007
    7
    Overall I find this game to be challenging and fun. There are a few 'strange' AI quirks. If you are a fan of WWII first person shooters, you'll probably enjoy this game. I'd love to know how much better the game looks with the Physx card.
  21. ChrisH.
    Sep 8, 2007
    10
    I was wondering whether to give this title a 10. It
  22. oscy999
    Oct 5, 2014
    10
    This game is one of my favorite games I have ever played. I played it over and over again so much that I finally sold it thinking that I would never play it again, and about a year later I couldn't help myself I saw it and bought it again and I NEVER do that....that's how good this game is. It is really fun being able to land wherever you want on the map and do objectives in whatever orderThis game is one of my favorite games I have ever played. I played it over and over again so much that I finally sold it thinking that I would never play it again, and about a year later I couldn't help myself I saw it and bought it again and I NEVER do that....that's how good this game is. It is really fun being able to land wherever you want on the map and do objectives in whatever order you want to do them. I thought that was cool, but what gets lost in the uniqueness of this game is how great the gameplay is. The crouching behind cover and leaning out to shoot or snipe is done better than any game I can think of, this is the only game that gets it right. It does not have very many missions but you can play them all so differently each time that the replay value is awesome, and your weapon upgrades come with how much you use that weapon, it doesn't automatically upgrade all you weapons for beating a mission, if you are good with the pistol it will upgrade itself the more kills you get with it, and its that way for all the weapons. Also, there are some difficult parts and it can be a challenge, so I give this awesome game a 10, I just wish Medal of Honor would do another one instead of pumping out lesser games like warfighter and stuff.....… Expand
  23. CameronC.
    Nov 3, 2007
    2
    The medal of honor series is dead. I am so sick of these games coming out. They are all the same and yes, there are better WWII games out there that are more fun to play. Dont buy this game. It is not worth it.
  24. MikePushkin
    Apr 22, 2011
    6
    Medal of Honor: Airborne (MOH:A) consists of 6 missions tightly packed with action and some interesting ideas - like you being able to drop with the parachute almost at any position of the map you can reach, checkpoint saving using which you will drop with parachute again but you'll save your progress and realistically behaving weapons and sounds of gunfire. In a way it is kind of aMedal of Honor: Airborne (MOH:A) consists of 6 missions tightly packed with action and some interesting ideas - like you being able to drop with the parachute almost at any position of the map you can reach, checkpoint saving using which you will drop with parachute again but you'll save your progress and realistically behaving weapons and sounds of gunfire. In a way it is kind of a sandbox shooter, where you are allowed to do tasks one at a time and then start doing something else, but in any order you desire. So, you have to destroy Flak Cannons, Enemy tanks and secure the strategic building - you do it your way, paving your path the way you want it. In MOH:A there are about 10 to 15 weapons, including M1926 Thompson, Colt M1911, Kar98k, Gewehr 43, Mauser C712 and several others, which all have 3 levels of upgrades, each unlocking minor upgrade for the weapon. Very nice, exluding the fact, that some of these upgrades break the weapon absolutely! Take G43 - first upgrade is high-capacity mag (20 instead of 10), then its optics and after - GRENADE LAUNCHER... Why would I need my sniper rifle to become a GL? Not only previous two upgrades become useless but the GL itself is much less effective than thrown grenade! Add to this several bugs in which you stuck in interior and exterior and you get somewhat interesting at first, but very buggy game, which will hardly stay on your HDD for long.… Expand
  25. Shika
    Jul 1, 2012
    5
    This game is all around just mediocre, from the characters to the story to the gunplay. The gun assortment is fairly small however they mostly feel different from eachother, but the upgrade system is very weak and feels so dated. The upgrades consist of grips, launchers, extended mags, and scopes. The airdropping is a nice touch, but really being able to land anywhere is such a small partThis game is all around just mediocre, from the characters to the story to the gunplay. The gun assortment is fairly small however they mostly feel different from eachother, but the upgrade system is very weak and feels so dated. The upgrades consist of grips, launchers, extended mags, and scopes. The airdropping is a nice touch, but really being able to land anywhere is such a small part of each mission as you're still going to go to the SAME position each time, it just gives you a chance to choose a starting point really. The AI is alright, however your friendly units are a disaster most of the time, they seem to want to just melee and get in your way. Enemy units seem to be balanced, they will notice you from long distances but they aren't insanely easy or difficult, and the game is overall easy on expert, besides the completely random panzerschrek and MG nest deaths which can be extremely annoying. Story is forgettable, the one thing they did well was the jump scenes in the beginning of each level and the locations, historically it's pretty accurate on its objectives and even the weather. Other than that there is no real story, just the briefings and jumps, it feels pretty bland. In terms of length, the mission count isn't the problem, it's the tediousness, every mission feels the same. The combat is decent, but ruined by clipping problems. I don't know whether the weapons are inaccurate or the hit detection is messed up, but a lot of times you won't hit your target when you're dead on. Nothing special, would get a 6 if it had better combat but as is it gets a 5, I'd recommend you not to buy it… Expand
  26. SimonF
    Nov 8, 2008
    1
    Worst WW2 shooter ever!
    Totally Unrealistic, Arcade and Naff!
    Silly 'Shiny Buttons' and pathetic unrealistic upgrades...and what on earth is with the 'end of game' Nazi Thug who's impossible to Kill? EA Brought us the fantastic FPS WW2 shooter series of MOHAA.. thanks for that Guys!... But sadly, you have completely lost the plot with this Joke of a    Worst WW2 shooter ever!
    Totally Unrealistic, Arcade and Naff!
    Silly 'Shiny Buttons' and pathetic unrealistic upgrades...and what on earth is with the 'end of game' Nazi Thug who's impossible to Kill?

    EA Brought us the fantastic FPS WW2 shooter series of MOHAA.. thanks for that Guys!... But sadly, you have completely lost the plot with this Joke of a game!...You started the Genre, but Ubisoft have totally killed you with their Hells Highway!!

    Stick to Golf Sims!    … Expand
  27. [Anonymous]
    Sep 7, 2007
    0
    Since they didn't bother supporting shader 2.0, even a solid, fairly new card like the x800 cannot run the game. Many MOH fans will be upset when they get the game home and find out it won't run on their system. The quality of the graphics is high, but no more than a game like Oblivion. Only supporting a few high end cards is bound to come back and bite them.
  28. SeanE.
    Sep 10, 2007
    4
    I purchased this game based on the MetaCritic rating of 80 on September 9, 2007. I have played several World War II first person shooters including but not limited to, Call of Duty and Battlefield. This game "Medal of Honour Airborne" is a very low quality game compared to the above noted games. I wasted CDN$54 on this game, I played it for an hour and realized quickly that it is just a I purchased this game based on the MetaCritic rating of 80 on September 9, 2007. I have played several World War II first person shooters including but not limited to, Call of Duty and Battlefield. This game "Medal of Honour Airborne" is a very low quality game compared to the above noted games. I wasted CDN$54 on this game, I played it for an hour and realized quickly that it is just a company putting out junk-software to make money. Send Electronic Arts (EA) a message -- DON'T BUY IT!!! --… Expand
  29. bob
    Sep 6, 2007
    0
    installation is buggy, and this is being nice...still not loaded after 4 hours. ea shot itself in the foot. ea forums is alittle help for some, but i am still waiting. I haven't had this much trouble, since win 95, or win 3.1.
    i will review again after loading is acomplished.
  30. CK
    Sep 9, 2007
    4
    Some nice new graphics and gameplay ideas. The unfortunate thing is that the game itself feels very unpolished. No, PC games are not released perfect. But this one has one of the most pathetic Online lobbies I have ever seen. Many times after a match it drops you back into the Front end menu instead of the MP menu. Bugs are all over the place (Such as Holing 'E' does not always Some nice new graphics and gameplay ideas. The unfortunate thing is that the game itself feels very unpolished. No, PC games are not released perfect. But this one has one of the most pathetic Online lobbies I have ever seen. Many times after a match it drops you back into the Front end menu instead of the MP menu. Bugs are all over the place (Such as Holing 'E' does not always pick up the weapon advertised) and there is no name creation or even clan tag option. Seems like there is a lot of potential that now will be left to a long chain of promised patches that may or may not come. I don't think this is acceptable anymore. You might want to read about the game on the EA Forums before spending your money.… Expand
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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
  1. PC Zone UK
    83
    It rewards a determination to enjoy what it has to offer. But equally, the game's finer moments could equally pass people by. [Oct 2007, p.56]
  2. PC Gamer
    88
    This latest Medal of Honor proves to be the best of the series, and one of the deepest and most challenging World War II shooters I've ever played. [Nov 2007, p.68]
  3. PC Gamer UK
    88
    We've seen wide open singleplayer FPS games before, but they've never had this pace or this lust for physical player freedom where every building and every rooftop has been designed to work like a bullet playground. [Oct 2007, p.68]
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