Medal of Honor Heroes

 PSP
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

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  1. r0l0
    Jan 11, 2023
    8
    nice fps game for the psp i find the second one much better because of the story but this one its a classic.
  2. lelbro
    Mar 16, 2021
    5
    I imagine that when this game was released back in 2006, it was an amazing sight to witness. An fps of console caliber simplified for the psp to take on the go must have been incredible. However, in 2020, playing this game is clunky and awkward. Using the face buttons instead of sticks to control where the character looks feels wrong and makes reaction time longer than it should be for anI imagine that when this game was released back in 2006, it was an amazing sight to witness. An fps of console caliber simplified for the psp to take on the go must have been incredible. However, in 2020, playing this game is clunky and awkward. Using the face buttons instead of sticks to control where the character looks feels wrong and makes reaction time longer than it should be for an fps game. I understand that this is a limitation due to the hardware and that the game autolocks on enemies to help alleviate this, but it is still a very annoying and large problem nonetheless. In general, the gunplay, sound design, models, and hit detection were all pretty great all things considered. The campaign is extremely short being only around 2 hours long. Honestly, I was expecting the game to be around this length, and I was looking for a short experience, so I got what I wanted, but I do not think it would have been worth the money just for the campaign when it was released. Getting gold medals in campaign is a rather arduous task, as you are forced to be very accurate and kill many enemies. By simply having an apathetic attitude towards this system, not caring about which medal one receives, I found myself having more fun. Fortunately, there is also skirmish mode which pits the player against a chosen number of ai bots under a certain time limit. I think this mode is interesting, but there isn't really any motivation to complete it besides earning gold medals for each map. There would have been a greater incentive to play this mode if it gave the player some kind of a reward like new guns or outfits. The multiplayer is essentially the same as the skirmish mode, but instead of bots, there are other human players. I can't accurately give my thoughts on this mode as the servers were shutdown long ago, but based on the YouTube comments I read on videos about the game, it was a blast. In general though, I just don't feel like fps games were meant to be played without twin sticks or a mouse and keyboard. Playing fps games using those control schemes feels natural, like I'm controlling a mobile person, but when I play this, it feels like I'm controlling an oblivious slow-moving vehicle. The game is not bad by any means, but it's just not that great either. I think my level of fun peaked at about the third mission. The psp just has a lot better titles to offer, and unless someone really wants to play a tank-like handheld-fps, I would not consider this one.… Expand
  3. Tip_Tank
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    Disclaimer: I played this game on a PS Vita, meaning I had a second analog stick, so my experience with the game would be quite different than someone who played it on a PSP using the face buttons. With that said, I was quite impressed with the control features of the game. The ability to sprint, quick-look around, and lean around corners or a defilade to aim were noteworthy additions inDisclaimer: I played this game on a PS Vita, meaning I had a second analog stick, so my experience with the game would be quite different than someone who played it on a PSP using the face buttons. With that said, I was quite impressed with the control features of the game. The ability to sprint, quick-look around, and lean around corners or a defilade to aim were noteworthy additions in the control functionality of the game. The graphics still hold up quite well, the sound is excellent, and the music is also very well done. I’ve played three World War 2 FPS PSP games, Call of Duty and this game’s sequel being the other two, and Medal of Honor: Heroes is my favorite. I like the level design in that it’s almost open-world’ish in how you experience each mission. In other words, you have the freedom to choose which objectives you do and when and how you go about achieving them. The other two games I mentioned are more of an “on-rails” experience. I also enjoyed having the primary and secondary objectives listed on the map, something this game’s sequel failed to do (there are no secondary objectives shown on the map…you don’t even know what they are; you just have to stumble across them). But not so here. This missions are varied enough to keep you coming back for more and the game doesn’t frustrate you along the way. I can’t speak to the multiplayer experience since the servers are long since closed, but, from what I understand, the experience was phenomenal. Still, one of the highlights of this game is the Skirmish mode, where you can choose to have a battle royale with 1 to 16 AI bots on the various levels you’ve unlocked as you’ve beaten them in the Campaign mode. Oddly, this feature is absent from the sequel for some reason. I came straight from Call of Duty: Roads to Victory (and, before that, Call of Duty 3 on the PS2), so I was skeptical of how Medal of Honor: Heroes would stack up. It not only stacked up, but it was a better, more enjoyable experience, so much so that I went out and bought Medal of Honor: Frontlines for the PS2 once I finished the game. I still fire Heroes up to play the Skirmish mode if I’m in the mood for some shotgun-to-the-face action! It’s a great game and possibly the best FPS on the PSP…… Expand
  4. GhostXZ
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best games for PSP, very enjoyable, good graphics, good online multiplayer, good story, good controls, and great maps.
  5. Hypedriver
    Mar 12, 2018
    8
    I'll be honest, I didn't expect too much from Medal of Honor: Heroes, given its PSP exclusivity, a system which isn't highly renowned for its library of first person shooters. I expected both a sub-par MoH and a sub-par FPS experience all the same, given the limited rendering capabilities of the system, as well as its limited available inputs, compared to a typical controller.

    Despite    I'll be honest, I didn't expect too much from Medal of Honor: Heroes, given its PSP exclusivity, a system which isn't highly renowned for its library of first person shooters. I expected both a sub-par MoH and a sub-par FPS experience all the same, given the limited rendering capabilities of the system, as well as its limited available inputs, compared to a typical controller.

    Despite all of this, I'm glad went and gave it a go, because considering the PSP's limitations, Medal of Honor: Heroes is a very solid FPS, which utilises the control scheme of the PSP rather well, looks decent (but not groundbreaking, even for the PSP), sounds good (especially the opening music theme) and feels satisfying gameplay-wise. I can't comment on the multiplayer aspect, which, as of March 2018, I'm certain is totally inactive, but regarding single-player content, for a portable title, there is enough to do. Heroes has a campaign which takes you through 3 operations, in Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium, which is standard of previous MoH games, but is relatively short, and not too deep. You can get through it in a few hours. There's a Skirmish mode also, allowing you to play a Deathmatch against a user-defined number of bots on any of the maps unlocked by reaching specific missions in the campaign, which is good fun for killing time on the go.

    My only major gripe with the game is the unconventional controls, which in themselves I can't be too critical, since it makes the best out of the limited button scheme of the PSP. But things like moving and reloading, which is mapped to the left d-button, can become uncomfortable in prolonged play session. But, aside from that, as a Medal of Honor game, it's alright, but as a portable FPS, it's probably the best you can get on the system.

    Verdict: If you have a PSP, and are looking for a decent FPS on the system, this is a great start! Plus, the game shouldn't be too expensive, maybe €5, so give it a go!    … Expand
  6. Just_Some_Gamer
    Dec 2, 2017
    8
    Medal of Honor is largely a series where the actual quality is severely blurred by nostalgia - after all it's an important part of FPS history and full of memorable terrifically scored triumphs.

    I'll make a bold claim, that only a few of the MoH games are terribly good, or still hold up today. Chief among those few is European Assault, a game that harmoniously blends the cinematic    Medal of Honor is largely a series where the actual quality is severely blurred by nostalgia - after all it's an important part of FPS history and full of memorable terrifically scored triumphs.

    I'll make a bold claim, that only a few of the MoH games are terribly good, or still hold up today. Chief among those few is European Assault, a game that harmoniously blends the cinematic grandeur of the previous installments with open non-linear battlefields; implements innovative mechanics like aim tilt that compliment the slower pace of gunplay and masterfully balances full mission failure with a careful offering of resources and tools (squad management, adrenaline, medkits, revives etc..) all while packing in satisfying action, success reward and diverse objectives.

    I say this because Medal of Honor Heroes, while one of a handful of games that seems to reuse at least some of the assets from European Assault, is probably the most like it in the best ways - but it's also a 'fun sized' iteration of the formula, scaled back in many considerable ways.

    Perhaps the reason it's as good as it is has something to do with being an exclusive, the implication being a more than modest developer effort.

    First off, considering the size of the maps the textures and geometry hold up remarkably well. Gun models look excellent through iron sights, art direction is stellar, huge numbers of enemies populate the environments and explosions occur with no hitch in performance.

    Next... while missions are short, and relegated to 3 relatively brief campaigns (featuring reoccuring franchise protagonists) and laid out not totally unlike objective based deathmatches - they are certainly fun, engaging, challenging and pack a punch. Maps are open after all, with the order you approach tasks, secondary and primary being up to you entirely. Prepare to be assaulted from multiple directions if you make any footholds.

    Squadplay is partially intact, interaction is limited probably because of limited inputs but they are there, (which is great) and can both kill and be killed. They'll tail you haphazardly however and putting your allies in harm's way means for the most part tackling the mission on your own afterward. Missions are shorter though, generally 5-15 minutes so the absence of revives, checkpoints, adrenaline mode and heavy squad interaction aren't really consequential and make it all the more rewarding in a smaller package.

    Aim tilting is intact, and ammo is scarce enough to promote improvisation, variety and careful use. There are random health drops but personal medkits are limited so skilled progression through a map is monumental.

    Separate from the campaign is a wonderful skirmish mode where you are free to orchestrate offline free for alls, choose your loadout, outfit and dial the number of bots up to 16.

    It's less theatrical than its big home console brother releases, but that's to be expected. There are some black and white cutscenes and light narration to help pace the single player along. Multiplayer is no longer playable, but was great for its time. Controls are excellent. Mission ranking and stat tracking add a lot replayability.

    A great package overall and probably the best FPS on a console where developers infamously struggled to make shooters work.    … Expand
  7. gregthreet
    Jan 6, 2013
    6
    Look past the tiresome graphics, repetitive story missions and you'll see one of the best first person shooter on the PSP. Unfortunately when you review a game you need to review it as a package and so we can't forget it. Skirmish mode is a massive draw here. Difficulty here is a massive problem here(too easy). Story is great here. Graphics are **** here. Shooting has never been so goodLook past the tiresome graphics, repetitive story missions and you'll see one of the best first person shooter on the PSP. Unfortunately when you review a game you need to review it as a package and so we can't forget it. Skirmish mode is a massive draw here. Difficulty here is a massive problem here(too easy). Story is great here. Graphics are **** here. Shooting has never been so good here. A good game here.… Expand
  8. Alexwise
    Apr 12, 2012
    8
    Even now, when all the online servers are off, it is still a wonderful game. You can play with 15 bots on any multiplayer map. Also, a singleplayer is a nice addition, but it almost the same multiplayer.
  9. wassup2020
    Feb 5, 2012
    9
    The games was great! Even thought EA shutdown the servers! It just looked great! But if the multiplayer didn't shutdown then I would rate a 10. Anyways, the game has campaign, skimish, and multiplayer of course. Campaign is good but I liked the Call of Duty Roads to Victory campaign better. Skimish is like online multiplayer but computer control which Roads to Victory doesn't have as wellThe games was great! Even thought EA shutdown the servers! It just looked great! But if the multiplayer didn't shutdown then I would rate a 10. Anyways, the game has campaign, skimish, and multiplayer of course. Campaign is good but I liked the Call of Duty Roads to Victory campaign better. Skimish is like online multiplayer but computer control which Roads to Victory doesn't have as well as online multiplayer (which I told you got shutdown by ea). But I think Medal of Honor is better than Roads to Victory! Gameplay: 9.5
    Sound: 8.2
    Graphics: 8.6
    Design: 9.5 Overall: 9.1    … Expand
  10. donovandahl
    Jun 5, 2009
    9
    There were spot where if u didnt know whut u were doin u would die alot i have spent almost 3 days on one mission but other than that i like it i cant stop playin it kuz i want to beat that one level and see wut happens next
  11. kevint
    Aug 25, 2008
    9
    this Game is the best FPS for the PSP, so why did MOHH make it so great? -they include 3 gamemode you can choose: SP CAMPAIGN, where you can play as the same character you know from the classic MOH game SKIRMISH, where you can play with bots if you don't have internet or lost connection and take days or weeks or a month to get fix, or its good for practice. MULTIPLAYER, First FPS this Game is the best FPS for the PSP, so why did MOHH make it so great? -they include 3 gamemode you can choose: SP CAMPAIGN, where you can play as the same character you know from the classic MOH game SKIRMISH, where you can play with bots if you don't have internet or lost connection and take days or weeks or a month to get fix, or its good for practice. MULTIPLAYER, First FPS game online for the PSP with up to 32 player, its going to be hell lot of fun. there are few negative in this game is that the AI isnt all that great, sometime you're squad gets in you're way, it could be annoying for sometime, sometime the enemy just stand in the open instead of taking cover but they could still kill you. OVERALL MEDAL OF HONOR HEROES is a best game on the PSP, I know this series is downfall by most people or critic I heard, and some moron from EA decide to abandon WWII and went to modern like INFINITY WARD did in CALL OF DUTY 4 MODERN WARFARE which was an stupid idea they made) so pick it up if you don't have a chance to buy it. PRESENTATION: 9.5/10 EA did promise for a online MP with up to 32 which is nice, the downside is that there's no voice chat or keyboard support to talk to you buddy online because this is a small port system. STORY: 8.7/10 with some nice history cutscene and some good briefing, the SP is worth it, sadly the story is pretty short, and would have been better to create a character and talks about them instead of one man soldier. GRAPHIC: 9/10 the texture looks great and the model looks excellent, envirement and visual are great on PSP, but the some of the texture are kinda blurry SOUND: 10/10 the music is really awesome on main menu, the tommy gun sound really good, including the other. GAMEPLAY: 10/10 the control works really good on the PSP, you going to have hell lot of fun killing Nazi with you're tommy gun blazing. MULTIPLAYER is a blast. LAST APPEAL 9.7/10 despite the short campaign and lack of communication support such as VOICE CHAT and KEYBOARD, its still lot fun without it.… Expand
  12. chrisf
    Jun 30, 2007
    7
    Excellent game-play with slick graphics, sound, mission briefings and intro videos that all gel together to give an authentic atmosphere. My only criticism is the fact that unlike on other platforms the game lack variation. You never drive vehicles or man any in game items and the missions are all pretty similar.
  13. TomS.
    Jun 4, 2007
    9
    I brought this game on a whim beliving that a FPS on the psp wouldn't be any good! thankfully i was mistaken, although the game does have so faults the overall game play was rather good! for hardcore gamers this branch of MOH is quite easy with levels being roughly the same as other HOH games. I founds this game to be a nice soild,clean adventure a game that evryone should at least I brought this game on a whim beliving that a FPS on the psp wouldn't be any good! thankfully i was mistaken, although the game does have so faults the overall game play was rather good! for hardcore gamers this branch of MOH is quite easy with levels being roughly the same as other HOH games. I founds this game to be a nice soild,clean adventure a game that evryone should at least have a go on.… Expand
  14. FecalP.
    Mar 21, 2007
    8
    Medal of honor heroes is great if you
  15. MeowZ.
    Dec 28, 2006
    10
    Very good game, campain mode has a good story line, you have a nice selection of weapons, and the EA multiplayer is very fun. The only bad thing were the controls, which I changed to elite and it is much easier.
  16. RK22LifeK.
    Dec 20, 2006
    9
    This is a great game!! The best online game on the psp, with 32 players! Owesomeee
  17. BillH.
    Oct 25, 2006
    5
    Already finished it in one day. Average graphics, average gameplay, average sound...just average really. Multiplayer is the saving grace.
  18. FegM.
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    I love Medal of Honor! Portable!
  19. TommyV.
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    This is the best FPS game I've played ever! It is even better the Call of Duty 2! I play this game 24 hours a day. I think it is great!
  20. KarenS.
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    This game has made me addictied to it, and I love it!
  21. Bobbycaulfman
    Oct 22, 2006
    10
    Best game in the world! Especially with 32 person online play!
  22. johnsparrow
    Oct 22, 2006
    5
    that game sucked the grapichs where ok but the controls where hard to learn. the sound was boing

Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best PSP Game of 2006
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#9 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
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#22 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Game Informer
    68
    It’s a retread of familiar territory in every way, such that a game like this five years ago would have had me reeling, but now leaves me feeling flat.
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  2. GameSpot
    73
    Medal of Honor Heroes proves that a good, albeit extremely short, first-person shooter can be done on the PSP.
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  3. GameBrink
    72
    A solid if not heavily flawed title with the best online capabilities of any PSP title to date. So if you can get past the controls and the pacing this might be an ok purchase for you.
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