Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. GameZone
    92
    Precisely what an expansion pack should be; it takes the original game and builds a completely unique, exciting experience off of it.
  2. Game Informer
    90
    An excellent expansion. [Dec 2003, p.180]
  3. PC Gameworld
    83
    A worthy expansion to its namesake, taking players through previously unexplored areas of WWII's Mediterranean campaigns.
  5. IGN
    82
    It doesn't add that much to the series beyond a dozen extra missions. For hardcore Medal of Honor fans like myself, this will suffice.
  6. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    While veterans of the series who like fast and loose gun battles might complain about the design changes, anyone who appreciates variety and a touch of realism in their WWII shooters should appreciate the new direction. [Jan 2004, p.77]
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  7. GameSpy
    75
    While it could have been a more inspired finale, the multiplayer aspect makes up for the single-player shortcomings. The aging engine has been used for all its worth.
  8. PC Gamer
    70
    What we do get are new levels in North Africa and Italy, in which we slog through the same old objectives and firefights we've been executing since January '02. [Dec 2003, p.108]
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  9. GameSpot
    67
    There really isn't much to Medal of Honor Allied Assault Breakthrough that you haven't already seen before, and it's definitely not a product that will make people go out and buy Medal of Honor Allied Assault if they haven't already.
  10. FiringSquad
    61
    It's not that there's all that much terribly wrong with Breakthrough, it's more that there’s nothing all-that-right right about it.
  11. ActionTrip
    60
    Not as good as the original game, and coupled with AI issues it turned out to be a substandard action game. Plus, the challenges and missions are recurrent and nothing more than fleeting moments of fun.
  12. Computer Gaming World
    60
    For true devotees, Breakthrough is probably worth the $29.99 price tag. For everyone else, Breakthrough is an appetizer: good while it lasts, but lacking the substance of an entree. [Dec 2003, p.140]
  13. G4 TV
    60
    You're not going to get the butterflies in your stomach the way you did the first time you stormed the beach at Normandy, but the visceral gameplay and scripted events make you feel like you're never too far from the troop transport.
  14. Eurogamer
    60
    What "Allied Assault" and "Frontline" had that "Spearhead" and "Breakthrough" seem less concerned with is the feeling of a battle raging all around you... Breakthrough's trek to Italy almost feels isolated and distant.
  15. Yahoo!
    60
    This isn't the sort of add-on that improves the original, or even changes the core gameplay very much, although it is a nice added chapter that fans will certainly appreciate.

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#90 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 64
  3. Negative: 9 out of 64
  1. FGjokester44
    May 29, 2023
    1
    This game was a huge PITA when it first came out and I had to work too hard to complete it. there is almost NOTHING dropped by any of theThis game was a huge PITA when it first came out and I had to work too hard to complete it. there is almost NOTHING dropped by any of the bullet sponges who will use up your ammo and health in this abortion. You can head shot enemies and they shake it off with many who will get up after going down to shoot you in the back. Mechanics are a Joke and any semblance of "fun" was an afterthought by the Hacks that coded this mess. One of the most frustrating Bombs I have ever played even for it's time. Definitely would not spend more than $2.00 on this if you are considering actually paying for it!… Full Review »
  2. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don'tHello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10    … Full Review »
  3. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Игра не плохая но миссия где надо было искать раненных товарищей меня раздражала везде в каждом углу сидит немец. Графика стала лучше всего заИгра не плохая но миссия где надо было искать раненных товарищей меня раздражала везде в каждом углу сидит немец. Графика стала лучше всего за 1 год несколько новых видов оружия и она очень короткая.… Full Review »
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