Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 15, 2005
  • Also On: PC
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Summary: Created by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-chargedCreated by Texas-based Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms is the most realistic and authentic WWII shooter ever. While other WWII games have sugarcoated the war experience, Brothers in Arms is based on a true story and will immerse gamers into the gritty, uncensored and emotionally-charged side of war. The game puts you in the shoes of Sgt. Matt Baker, a D-Day paratrooper squad leader, and asks you to lead the squad as you balance their lives with the success of the mission. The true stories and historical events you experience on your perilous journey take you through real battlefields meticulously recreated from aerial reconnaissance images, US Army Signal Corps photos and eye-witness accounts of war-torn Normandy. Players of allskill levels can battle their way through this intense experience because of Brothers in Arms innovative and accessible command and control system. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Yahoo!
    100
    It's not just its uncompromising realism or its emotive theme, it's the whole package -- great looks, fantastic sound, and a gameplay and plot structure that promotes bonding with the men under your command. Wrap that up with a slick control method and, for once, some tactical depth, and you're left with a very special recipe.
  2. PSM Magazine
    90
    Easily the most enjoyable and innovative WWII experience out there. Period. [May 2005, p.72]
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    90
    No two games play alike thanks to the incredible AI who act like real human enemies. They also die like real humans, meaning that they aren't given an unfair advantage. This is war.
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  4. Play Magazine
    85
    With more of an emphasis on the intimate perils of war, the game feels fresh enough, but staggers in an attempt to draw us in to the characters. [May 2005, p.50]
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  5. Worth Playing
    80
    A uniquely immersive game, clearly crafted by a development team that was fed up with the path of every other WWII console release out there. For once in my life, I'm going to tell gamers everywhere to buy a WWII game for the Playstation 2, and I feel proud to say so.
  6. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    An addictive take on both WW2 and squad-based shooters. [Jan 2007, p.106]
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  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    When the strategic squad combat works, it's neat... The strategic squad combat rarely works. [May 2005, p.106]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. MattM.
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    This game is the sickest game ever.
  2. mariov.
    Aug 31, 2005
    10
    Good game and very realistic graphics! I`ve been in Normandy, and the game looks the same! (almost)
  4. MichaelP.
    Mar 29, 2005
    9
    Good, but almost too realistic at times. [Ed: Huh?]
  5. Chris411
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    This game was tight but they need more than one cheat code, other than that the squads are intense.
  6. JohnG.
    May 4, 2005
    7
    Very good game. not very good multiplayer game.
  7. llamayarmybar
    Jul 21, 2011
    6
    Pretty terrible, consol-itis, uneven gameplay, levels are pretty bland due to console release, boring story, single player experience isPretty terrible, consol-itis, uneven gameplay, levels are pretty bland due to console release, boring story, single player experience is lacking, and sound effect are nauseatingly bad. Its like they said: "Hey! Call of Duty came out and that was great! I know- lets try to make that except dumb it down, make it more broken, introduce squad-combat even though the enemies will still only fire at you, broken A.I., and terrible graphics! Seriously even the Xbox port looked terrible. The PC part looks barely better than the Xbox one and the Playstation 2 kept it safe with some okay textures and a low resolution so it ran the game properly in most situations. Its really the best out of the series which is just a shame.… Expand
  8. ChrisK.
    Jun 27, 2005
    0
    This sucked dang it like one of best games ever but not thas why i said 0 but the new medal of honor is da get game fo sho.

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#38 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#88 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005