Medal of Honor

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  1. IActuallyPlayd
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    Even in 2022, I believe the single player campaign of this game more than holds up. You can find it for about $5 anywhere you look, and although the campaign is only about 4-5 hours long, there's a reason why I've revisited it so many times over the past decade.

    It has something that's really hard to describe: feel. It just FEELS good to play. The firefights are loud, the sound effects    Even in 2022, I believe the single player campaign of this game more than holds up. You can find it for about $5 anywhere you look, and although the campaign is only about 4-5 hours long, there's a reason why I've revisited it so many times over the past decade.

    It has something that's really hard to describe: feel. It just FEELS good to play. The firefights are loud, the sound effects are fantastic, and the engine uses what could be some of my favorite realistic ragdoll physics in a 7th gen game. When someone is shot, the reaction and feedback is solid. On the player's end as well: you can't Rambo the encounters; even on medium difficultly, if you stay in the open, you'll die quickly. Utilizing the peak and lean feature is sometimes essential and adds just that little bit extra of interactivity and interest.

    The story, following Tier 1 operators and Army Rangers clearing out a region of Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters in Afghanistan, is played very straight, as it should have been. There's no overarching bad guy, no super epic moments where you save the world... it's a realistic and well done depiction of a modern war. The fact that it's now over 12 years since the game released also makes it feel, in a way, like a time capsule. That occasionally reaches the graphics; sometimes they are muddy and blurred for a few moments before loading in, but overall the game still holds up all these years later.

    One thing that I cannot overstate is how much the ending to this game has stuck with me since I first played it. Sure, it plays a bit on the patriotism of Americans, especially of that time, but moreso than anything else it's a dedication to soldiers, those who do what most couldn't, the sacrifices they make, and the brotherhood shared between them. It's clear throughout the whole experience this game was made with the input of and by a lot of veterans. The reverence given to them is best summed up by the opening words of the final screens of the game, "To all our brothers, past and present". The following paragraphs of dedication and remembrance of the fallen, accompanied by a beautiful score, can still move me to tears to this day.

    Like I said near the beginning, this game is dirt cheap nowadays, and if you're looking for a good FPS single player campaign, you could do a LOT worse than this.    … Expand
  2. CloudStrife05
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    Since I dont play multiplayer, as far as the single campaign goes, its a shooter. I was fine with this game.
  3. iddqd4
    Mar 17, 2018
    8
    Местами очень толковые уровни и ситуации, до конца не осилил но я все еще в процессе.
  4. Mholler26
    Dec 12, 2013
    8
    I think this is a decent game, I thought the gameplay was great but they lack graphics. The game is kind of short and easy causing you to get bored of it but for the time being its a fun game
  5. xUndeathlyAngel
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    Just beat the game Medal of Honor. Another great game with an amazing story line. The way the campaign in built isn't just your basic shooter with 3 invincible special operations soldiers who take out an entire Russian military, which is very cliche. Instead this is about 8 brave soldiers trained for duty and fight not the Russians, but the Taliban. They fought and have gone through soJust beat the game Medal of Honor. Another great game with an amazing story line. The way the campaign in built isn't just your basic shooter with 3 invincible special operations soldiers who take out an entire Russian military, which is very cliche. Instead this is about 8 brave soldiers trained for duty and fight not the Russians, but the Taliban. They fought and have gone through so many realistic firefights, situations, and things that actually DO happen in today's war. This is the most realistic war shooter I have ever played.… Expand
  6. kadb29
    Dec 9, 2012
    10
    Far better than CoD. The story is insanely better, and the multiplayer works better, with no cheap kills or killstreaks. This is coming from a guy who loved CoD up until MW3. I love the dedicated servers. Such an improvement over peer hosts.
  7. bioadam
    Oct 23, 2012
    8
    Magnificent and underrated, that is 2010's Medal of Honor. There was one portion in a dusty canyon with Taliban behind every rock and RPGs exploding in front of me when I could taste the dirt. Enemy troops retreat like real humans and are not cheap all-seeing hit scan robots. The player character is not knocked unconscious by an explosion every five minutes. Then there is the chatter ofMagnificent and underrated, that is 2010's Medal of Honor. There was one portion in a dusty canyon with Taliban behind every rock and RPGs exploding in front of me when I could taste the dirt. Enemy troops retreat like real humans and are not cheap all-seeing hit scan robots. The player character is not knocked unconscious by an explosion every five minutes. Then there is the chatter of the troops about how the generals are trying to run the war from 9000 miles away. The politics are not subtle, but at least they are there.

    What goodwill the game earns from its realistic portrayal of everything is often sullied by amateurish 1990s era glitches. Events do not always activate properly. Unable to open doors on your own, you will find yourself stuck until the game registers some event that lets you pass. Invisible walls are also too prevalent. Have you ever played "Halo: Reach"? Tactical shooters can have huge environments! Then there is the lengthy, about 5 short and stingy hours.

    In many ways, "Medal of Honor" is better than the "Call of Duty" series. There is no convoluted plot involving traitors, secret technologies, and explosions that knock you out every five minutes. Instead, "Medal of Honor" gives you a real look at modern war. Lots of little gun fights, setting up air strikes, and no one battle that turns the tide of war. "Medal of Honor" does avoid the issue of Taliban blending in with civilians (and they have some Chechens fighting in Afghanistan. I looked it up, it's true!). Yet, I felt like I learned more about real warfare while playing "Medal of Honor" than I ever did playing "Call of Duty". That last time I had that feeling was during the arguments against objectivism in "Bioshock". Games are aspiring to higher things and "Medal of Honor" continues this great trend.    … Expand
  8. PlanByHero
    Jan 4, 2012
    9
    **SINGLE PLAYER ONLY REVIEW**

    I don't do multiplayer so I can't really comment on that but it terms of single player campaigns this game is scandalously underrated. It is far, far better than COD: Black Ops. The sniping levels are superb and there are several moments of genuine awe when you see the odds stacked against you but get to take your last stand against hordes of enemies rushing    **SINGLE PLAYER ONLY REVIEW**

    I don't do multiplayer so I can't really comment on that but it terms of single player campaigns this game is scandalously underrated. It is far, far better than COD: Black Ops. The sniping levels are superb and there are several moments of genuine awe when you see the odds stacked against you but get to take your last stand against hordes of enemies rushing downhill towards you.

    It's one glaring flaw is the ill-advised helicopter sections. These were obviously added to compete with CODs top-down helicopter levels and fail miserably. Thankfully they're few and far between.

    Haters can keep COD: Black Ops. Me? I'm gonna go give MOH another whirl.    … Expand
  9. GhostNappa2k10
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    Ignore the mediocre reviews. This game is HIGHLY underrated. The campaign is terrible, sure, but if you area after a game that combines the best of Battlefield with CoD, this is a brilliant game for you. And, it has a VERY small price tag, so it's a bargain worth picking up!
  10. Wellbag
    Dec 12, 2011
    9
    Everyone seems to compare this to much to Modern Warfare 2 so i'm going to explain why i like this game and why it's my most hyped game of the year. First of it all. The single player compared to the competition is well classic Medal Of Honor like we are used to it and we don't get thrown into different battles on different places in the world all the time. It's made in the way aEveryone seems to compare this to much to Modern Warfare 2 so i'm going to explain why i like this game and why it's my most hyped game of the year. First of it all. The single player compared to the competition is well classic Medal Of Honor like we are used to it and we don't get thrown into different battles on different places in the world all the time. It's made in the way a singleplayer campaign in a First Person Shooter should be. I feel that the singleplayer in Medal Of Honor has something that Modern Warfare or any other game has had since 2003. Soul. Even though it tries to be another modern combat hit game it still has the same soul and feeling like the old Allied Assault game. Graphics then? Well Modern Warfare2 is soon 1 year old but when i play both games on my SD tv i see a clear difference. Modern Warfare has this greyish tone on a lot of things. Medal Of Honor has a perfect color saturation and the environment looks more alive(Plants,trees and grass) Audio then? well.. in this department MW2 is really not worth comparing to Medal Of Honor.. Huge difference.. Medal Of Honor sounds amazing and it is more comparable to Bad Company 2. It sounds real as hell sometimes and that is a huge step forward. Drumroll?.... MULTIPLAYER? This is the category were MW2 should shine but no. Medal Of Honor is simpler, has a few less maps and game modes but for me that doesn't matter since when i play MW2 i only play TDM,DM or Search and Destroy. Maps then? I'll bet that there will be more maps both in free downloads and in DLC. Issues with Medal Of Honor? Yes as i said earlier the game has a few issues. Framerate for one example. That are just small issues that for me is a little bit irritating but that will be fixed in a while. So i'm not in a hurry and i have the time to wait.… Expand
  11. Benti86
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    I enjoyed MOH's campaign as it is one of the first military shooters I have played in a long time that has a REAL story based off of REAL people. It was told well and had some fun variations, to any of you who say otherwise oh my bad let me recommend CoD for its fantastic "go here, go there, follow this guy, shoot him, shoot him but oh NO don't kill him, crawl through this here bush,I enjoyed MOH's campaign as it is one of the first military shooters I have played in a long time that has a REAL story based off of REAL people. It was told well and had some fun variations, to any of you who say otherwise oh my bad let me recommend CoD for its fantastic "go here, go there, follow this guy, shoot him, shoot him but oh NO don't kill him, crawl through this here bush, random dramtic part, end....." That is rpetitive especially since it's repeated for EVERY GAME IN THAT FRANCHISE, but I digress. Onto the multiplayer. Many people complain about it and I will admit as well it was not the best, but it was not dreadful. As with DICE titles the servers took a while to function but once they did, they did so without a hitch. What's that you got killed by a sniper in one bullet? Well of course you do because that's what snipers do in real life! Also the reason why there is so much camping is because there is such scarce cover, you can be behind a full wall and then next thing you know you have to run through a massive plain of oben ground. That doesn't mix well with snipers moving with a bolt action rifle and a pistol to defend themselves so yea I don't like the camping either, but put yourself in there shoes first before you criticize.… Expand
  12. mwfun
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I love this game. Wery good single compaign and great multiplayer - even better than CoD4:MW. Super graphics and sound and pace of the game. I'm waiting for MOH2.
  13. SobeGuns
    Oct 19, 2011
    9
    At $19.99 I decided to give MOH a try. WOW... amazing, amazing game. Some quirks here and there, but the story line is deep and easy to relate to. For those who finished the campaign (shorty), the game is clearly a homage to service men, and must be played in that context. If you want a fast point shoot and bomb game, this is not for you as the experience is closer to cinematography.At $19.99 I decided to give MOH a try. WOW... amazing, amazing game. Some quirks here and there, but the story line is deep and easy to relate to. For those who finished the campaign (shorty), the game is clearly a homage to service men, and must be played in that context. If you want a fast point shoot and bomb game, this is not for you as the experience is closer to cinematography.

    Online is below average, if not poor. Giving a 9 (maybe should be 7) crediting the story.    … Expand
  14. limelight
    Aug 14, 2011
    9
    What I like best about this game is that the story is more focused and "close to home", which I felt a personal connection to the story. I dont touch multiplayer because i suck at it and dont care about it. The single player campaign took me around 6-7 hrs and I played through it three times to nab some extra achievements which are pretty fun to get. I hate to make comparisons, but I wasWhat I like best about this game is that the story is more focused and "close to home", which I felt a personal connection to the story. I dont touch multiplayer because i suck at it and dont care about it. The single player campaign took me around 6-7 hrs and I played through it three times to nab some extra achievements which are pretty fun to get. I hate to make comparisons, but I was growing tired of the CoD series and all the super epic moments at every corner. Now when it happens in those games i just sigh and say meh whatever. Oversaturated epic scenes made me bored pretty much. Medal of Honor is a great deal especially since its $19.99 new now, dont pass it up.… Expand
  15. KAS--Will
    Jul 7, 2011
    8
    Under rated to say the least. I participated in the beta, and despite me not getting a Singleplayer experience with that, after picking this up, I couldn't find what made this game anything worst than a 6. It's no masterpiece in the world of modern warfare gaming, but it's not Duke Nukem Forever (Note: I wrote this review nearly 9 months after the games release). In Singleplayer youUnder rated to say the least. I participated in the beta, and despite me not getting a Singleplayer experience with that, after picking this up, I couldn't find what made this game anything worst than a 6. It's no masterpiece in the world of modern warfare gaming, but it's not Duke Nukem Forever (Note: I wrote this review nearly 9 months after the games release). In Singleplayer you complete operations which are actually really easy, on Hard I beat this game with ease and almost little to no difficulty at all. But when I jumped in multiplayer there's competition beyond repair. There are a lot of veteran players and decent ones at that. The biggest problem with the game are snipers and support actions. Camping, and moving slow is a big thing in the game, but there's something that ruins the game for most players, and that's the support actions. Their like kill streaks, but generally how you earn them is with points, and you accumulate more points by killing with headshots, or earning badges. The reason it's most broken, is because snipers camp a lot, but also do a lot of damage with virtually no recoil, and bolt action snipers are 1 hit 1 kills, so they camp, never die, get support actions and they spawn camp far to easily. That's the worst part about the multiplayer... that and it's next to impossible to seeing enemies from a distance compared to the beta. Other than that, not a bad game, not a buy for everybody, and not better than BC2/MW2, but still not a terrible game it's made out to be.… Expand
  16. El-bendico
    Jun 3, 2011
    10
    1: I haven't completed single player (really who cares).
    2: Multiplayer. a. Well the teamdeath match isn't that differentiated from COD. Infact COD edges it with more variety of weapons and perks.
    b. But where in my opinion this games is unqiue and magificent is the campaign section. Yes if you're out in the open you'll get sniped but thats part of its beauty. Throw down the smoke and    1: I haven't completed single player (really who cares).
    2: Multiplayer. a. Well the teamdeath match isn't that differentiated from COD. Infact COD edges it with more variety of weapons and perks.

    b. But where in my opinion this games is unqiue and magificent is the campaign section. Yes if you're out in the open you'll get sniped but thats part of its beauty. Throw down the smoke and find cover and flank flank flank.....this game is so much fun. I pray for the follow up I just hope MOH doesn't ry to compete with COD on teamdeath match and really develops campaign. c: I went back and revisited the campaign sections on BFBC2 and was underwhelmed.

    d. DICE if your reading this more of the campaign levels......oh and the guns feel and sound amazing. I do still after all this time still brick when a sniper bullet flies past my head......GREAT WORK and unprecendented 10 from me.    … Expand
  17. Review9
    Apr 17, 2011
    8
    In my opinion medal of honor is one of the most under rated games of 2010. The campaign was pretty bad but that doesn't matter. The multiplayer is some of the best i've ever played. Also it is probably the most realistic war game you'll find. How ever if your more of a fan of the run and gun kind of shooters: Call off duty, halo, gears of war, etc. Medal of honor is more of tacticleIn my opinion medal of honor is one of the most under rated games of 2010. The campaign was pretty bad but that doesn't matter. The multiplayer is some of the best i've ever played. Also it is probably the most realistic war game you'll find. How ever if your more of a fan of the run and gun kind of shooters: Call off duty, halo, gears of war, etc. Medal of honor is more of tacticle shooter if you know what i mean. For example you have to think you don't just run into a building thinking theres a 50/50 chance of killing the enemy. Let's say your playing combat mission and the defenders seem to have you pinned down. You have to think about how your going to advance. For example tell someone to respawn and get in the tank. Once the tank shows up take cover behind it while it moves up. You have to think about what your going to do or else you will most likely suck at this game. Now i'm sure some people don't like this game and there is a very small number of people that DO like this game which is very unfortunate because in my opinion this is one of the best multiplayer shooters of the past 2 year and dare i say it i think this game is wayyy better then black ops. Overall I think people should give this game a chance instead of reading 1 **** review of the game and saying screw that game ill find something else.… Expand
  18. Feda
    Feb 25, 2011
    9
    Medal of Honour is a great game with a wide variety of gametypes and gameplay. Yes although it is a litlle like the all sucking Call of Duty franchise I do think that Dice did a good job in creating an original and emersing environment. With a mix of fast paced action, intense firefights, realistic warefare on a range of environments this game really is something totally different yetMedal of Honour is a great game with a wide variety of gametypes and gameplay. Yes although it is a litlle like the all sucking Call of Duty franchise I do think that Dice did a good job in creating an original and emersing environment. With a mix of fast paced action, intense firefights, realistic warefare on a range of environments this game really is something totally different yet still keeping the same feel of all the other modern combat based games out today. The campaign altough it was quick was enthralling, exciting and every level was something new and unexpected. The simple feel of this game both multiplayer and campaign with the controls, environment, story and dialouge make this a splendid package that all realistic shooter fans defenitlely don't want to miss.… Expand
  19. Matteo217
    Feb 16, 2011
    10
    Its a shame that nowadays the CoD franchise has blinded the gamers of the modern day, the FPS is now a shell of its former self. Before CoD, an FPS used to be a thing of beauty they required skill to play, campers were non existent and you had to have an IQ above 30. The inane dribble that spews out of the corporate mouth of Activision known as Call of Duty has tarnished the name of theIts a shame that nowadays the CoD franchise has blinded the gamers of the modern day, the FPS is now a shell of its former self. Before CoD, an FPS used to be a thing of beauty they required skill to play, campers were non existent and you had to have an IQ above 30. The inane dribble that spews out of the corporate mouth of Activision known as Call of Duty has tarnished the name of the FPS forever. These games that are thrown at gamers every year are nothing more than a marketing and moneymaking scheme by the greedy fat cats of Activision to make millions of dollars...correction: BILLIONS of dollars...from the gamers of America who don't know any better, and now whenever a good game comes along that even remotely resembles a CoD game these ignorant people spread forth a web of hate that discourages anyone who might be even remotely interested in buying the game. Medal of Honor is one of these games, a great game that got put down because of all the Call of Duty fanatics who were probably just too bad at the game to give it a good review. Its not like Call of Duty at all so STOP comparing it to it because i have some news for you... FPS games set in the modern time are going to happen and just because the RPG looks similar... WHAT do you want it to look like? A kitten? a train? take your pick there's lots of random objects we can make it look like. Or because the game includes the M14 or the M4A1 does not mean ts a CoD knock off. These games are genuinely good and have actually had some significant thought and programming time put into them. These games are not released every year like some games *cough* Call of Duty *cough* with not thought or possible innovative technique included, but the same game repackaged over and over again with a different venue. Medal of Honor requires a amount of skill that CoD gamers do not understand, the cover in these games is not for show you ACTUALLY NEED TO USE IT!!!!!!!! OMG SHOCK OMG!!!! yeah you cant run around like Rambo Jesus tanking bullets to the face and somehow manage to kill everyone shooting at you with a quick burst of blind fire. MoH requires tactics and skill the 2 things call of duty does not require, and that is the reason that this game gets put down. Its a Damn shame that a game as good as this one gets wasted. If you not blinded by the CoD sickness and can still tell good from bad go pick this game up, you wont be disappointed.… Expand
  20. jeidi
    Jan 7, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Evviva l'italiano!
    gioco superbo purtroppo bistrattato dai cod fan!
    multy aggiornato con la patch che rende l'esperienza online veramente unica in questo genere di giochi.
    un mix tra battlefield (per numero di player - modalità - sistema di mira e precisione di fuoco - sonoro) e cod (frenesia - mappe piccole - niubbaggine di alcuni).
    lo skill rating mette fine alla presenza dei camper, in quanto più si sta fermi e quindi lontani dalla zona hot, più il proprio punteggio peggiora. il tutto proporzionato con le K/D.
    gioco in cui bisogna essere stra precisi quando si spara e mirare sempre il busto o la testa.molto ben realizzata la differenza nella ferita riportata sulel gambe/torso/testa anche in modalità hardcore.
    dopo la patch, assenza di lag, respawn migliorato (ma mai peggiore di cod black ops).

    sicuramente non è un gioco alla COD, deve essere giocato con testa, avanzato con i compagni e poco alla volta.
    chi crede di poter sparare a caso e ovunque ha i secondi contati. gente che fa 3/10 ce ne molta!

    giocateci e giocateci!
    occhio alla testa!    … Expand
  21. SFN
    Jan 4, 2011
    9
    i must say, this an awesome game, the campaign is amazing and it feels like it was actually tooken from a soilder fighting in the war as you read this, the graphics are pretty decent for this day in age and the storyline of this game is really good but like everything game there must be the flaws and one of the biggest ones in the multiplayer, the multiplayer is awful, the maps are wayyyi must say, this an awesome game, the campaign is amazing and it feels like it was actually tooken from a soilder fighting in the war as you read this, the graphics are pretty decent for this day in age and the storyline of this game is really good but like everything game there must be the flaws and one of the biggest ones in the multiplayer, the multiplayer is awful, the maps are wayyy to small and people get **** kills by doing nothing, mostly what people do is camp and wait for some poor soul to run on by and its just really stupid but i dont get a game for the multiplayer i get the game for its actual true campaign and the campaign in this game is amazing, i must get to experience what our brave soilders are experiencing right now… Expand
  22. Collymilad
    Dec 29, 2010
    9
    Basically if you are tired of the "Sprint 10 feet, aim down sights, kill a guy, sprint 10 feet, aim down sights, kill a guy; repeat ad naseum" gameplay that the CoD series has been slowly degenerating into since MW1 then you'll enjoy this game.

    If you're 12 years old and think somethings crap because it doesn't have a helicopter crashing every 10 seconds then this game is best avoided.    Basically if you are tired of the "Sprint 10 feet, aim down sights, kill a guy, sprint 10 feet, aim down sights, kill a guy; repeat ad naseum" gameplay that the CoD series has been slowly degenerating into since MW1 then you'll enjoy this game.

    If you're 12 years old and think somethings crap because it doesn't have a helicopter crashing every 10 seconds then this game is best avoided. The multiplayer is excellent and feels like a more distilled version of Bad Company 2, it has no vehicles and yes the maps are smaller but many of them are similiar in size to Call of Duty and it's really not a problem.

    Personally I think the gameplay in multiplayer is much more enjoyable than in CoD (which I've put about 5 days gametime into over MW1 and 2, not loads but more than enough to know) as it encourages a slower more tactical approach to gameplay which CoD doesn't just severely lack but is not totally devoid of in random games. The fact there are no perks or any of that stuff actually balances the game better as well, and thank god there are no kill streaks.

    Basically if you want a game that has excellent MP, are sick of CoD but Battlefield doesn't suit you, you should pick this up.    … Expand
  23. mfriga
    Dec 3, 2010
    8
    Beautiful graphics, realistic physics. I like the large teams in Multiplayer mode. Not enough people playing the game though. I agree with a previous review regarding the maps. Bigger is better and that has been a strength with the DICE games.
  24. Flamesuitready
    Nov 17, 2010
    8
    On my initial play through I was really disappointed, the single player campaign was far too short. not too long after I played through a couple of the other recent games that this will undoubtedly be compared to and to my surprise it actually stood up well to them, so well in fact that I played Medal Of Honor again.
    Its nice to actually have to rethink your opinions on something once in a    On my initial play through I was really disappointed, the single player campaign was far too short. not too long after I played through a couple of the other recent games that this will undoubtedly be compared to and to my surprise it actually stood up well to them, so well in fact that I played Medal Of Honor again.
    Its nice to actually have to rethink your opinions on something once in a while, the campaign IS short but by todays standards anything over 4 hours seems to be acceptable, MoH is not helped by its frantic pace and setting being all in the one area, this does tend to blur together if played for prolonged periods.
    What really struck me on the second play was the quality of the audio, fantastic surrounding and very immersive. the gameplay while not breaking any records for innovation is extremely solid and rewarding, nothing gimmicky, just good FPS stuff.    … Expand
  25. maxqubit
    Nov 16, 2010
    10
    This is *my* review. I'll review only MP, played on Xbox 360 (also in relation to BC2 and CoD:BO/MW2)

    MoH MP sits between BC2 and MW2/BO. It is all infantry but in a Frostbite/Dice environment. Result of this is that the gameworld feels BC2, but it is far more action oriented. So you'd expect it to feel like MW2/BO? No sir, MoH MP feels much more adult. Sure there are killstreaks to be    This is *my* review. I'll review only MP, played on Xbox 360 (also in relation to BC2 and CoD:BO/MW2)

    MoH MP sits between BC2 and MW2/BO. It is all infantry but in a Frostbite/Dice environment. Result of this is that the gameworld feels BC2, but it is far more action oriented. So you'd expect it to feel like MW2/BO? No sir, MoH MP feels much more adult. Sure there are killstreaks to be earned (kind of) and dying and respawning is quick. But this is definitly not MW2/BO.

    While there is the basic TDM gamemode you have also a Dice/BC special which is 'Combat Mission', a sequence of single objectives to meet (attack or defend). A good Combat Mission can take 15-20 minutes and it is all action. The good thing about Combat Mission is that it streamlines and orgnanises the battle. So although it is hectic, there is still the feeling of sense. 12 guys attacking 1 point, and 12 other guys defending that point. It makes for extremely frantic gunfight and a good Combat Mission where both teams do their job and are matched is one of the best gaming experiences i've ever had (counting from 1985 up that is:). A good Combat Mission is easily as good as a good Rush in BC2, but this time with 12 footsoldiers versus 12 footsoldier which is imho just more fun (i like infantry, i never am good in Heli flying:)

    So where does that leave MW2/BO? Well frankly, those games are much more directed to the mass, even kids (although it is an 18+ game!?). I mean, just think about the BO RC carbomb. Fun, if you like that sort of things, but for me? No, i don't want it. But even the BO hardcore/barebones are much too run&gun for me. For me it is hectic but without the fun. I simply don't find BO enjoyable

    To put it better, i don't find BO enjoyable next to MoH. Moh is much more fun to me. (in the MW2 days, i played that game, until BC2 arrived, then i started with BC2 and never gave MW2 a second look)

    Conclusion/advice: If you like 12vs12 infantry-only battles in a Frostbite/Dice environment, then MoH is definitely for you! So my marks MP:

    MoH = 9/10 (more maps needed!)

    (in respect to BC2 = 9/10 and CoDBO = 6,5/10)


    Cheers,
    Max    … Expand
  26. gratedjuice
    Nov 15, 2010
    8
    this game is aimed at being a realistic war game plain and simple. This is not call of duty and you will die a lot if you try to play it as such. You cannot stand out in the open and expect to live very long and guess what... thats how war works. It is not COD where you can pull that kind of stuff off and if you are dumb enough to think that it is or that is similar you're going to bethis game is aimed at being a realistic war game plain and simple. This is not call of duty and you will die a lot if you try to play it as such. You cannot stand out in the open and expect to live very long and guess what... thats how war works. It is not COD where you can pull that kind of stuff off and if you are dumb enough to think that it is or that is similar you're going to be extremely frustrated. If you stand out in the middle of a street you will get shot in the head. A sniper rifle will kill you if it hits you in the torso and head area! Finally!! I've been so sick of games like call of duty that have 50 cal weapons that don't kill in one shot in vital areas. I don't care if you feel it's unfair bc it's not. It's realistic. I was disappointed that they took bullet drop and leading your targets out of the engine from the battlefield 2 model but i guess you can't have everything. I've also seen a lot of complaining about the size of the maps. In response I return to the realism argument. Firefights take place in a relatively small areas that cause mass chaos. I thought the maps did a good job of creating these types of scenarios. After reading some of the "professional" reviews I think many of the the reviewers have missed the point of the game entirely. Just because it's a FPS doesn't mean that it has to be halo or COD as many people have assumed. Just because you can't pick the game up and instantly be good at it doesn't make it bad (It took me an hour or two of multiplayer before I started posting decent scores). It is simply a different game.… Expand
  27. brfc123
    Nov 11, 2010
    10
    This Game Is Aweesooommmmeeeeeeeeee! Better Than Some Of the CoD's And The GAmeplay IS Awesome The Campaign Is Just Brilliant And Online Is Decent BUt Altogether It Is Really Goooood.
  28. Laziruz
    Nov 10, 2010
    9
    Medal of Honor is by no means perfect, but it did alot of things right. The sounds and music is the best I've heard on any game (and yes.. even the Linkin Park song). The graphics, while not perfect, are still better than anything I've been on Fallout or dare I say the "no-no word" Modern Warfare. The biggest problem I had with the game was the story. I think Danger Close missed a greatMedal of Honor is by no means perfect, but it did alot of things right. The sounds and music is the best I've heard on any game (and yes.. even the Linkin Park song). The graphics, while not perfect, are still better than anything I've been on Fallout or dare I say the "no-no word" Modern Warfare. The biggest problem I had with the game was the story. I think Danger Close missed a great opportunity to make a game based on an ongoing war , and give it some perspective. I have never been to war or joined the armed forces, but I am sure the sacrafices these men and women make for our freedoms is far more relative than just going from point A to point B for no apparent reason. On the multiplayer side, I have never been much of a fan of any multiplayer to begin with. But in all honesty, I found myself clocking in a few hours. I thought the progression system was relatively simple (perhaps thats the problem?), and I have yet to encounter any lag and/or campers (but again, I have not played multiplayer to great extents).

    Perhaps the coolest additions to the game was the "Tier 1 Mode." Very fun and addictive. Although not perfect, I honeslty hope EA continues to support this game (some story driven DLC instead of the dreaded map packs...?) and gets another crack at it in Medal of Honor 2. It was an honorable attempt.. one which I think deserves more credit than its been getting.    … Expand
  29. SifuGun
    Nov 8, 2010
    10
    One more note. I would go as far as to say the MOH 2010 is for adults or people that don't feel childishness. Which is were Black Ops is going. BO For instance is geared towards kids with it's radio controlled car i. e. d.s , etc. Note to shockware: The maps are this way because this is Dice's response to MW2. You would know this if you were a more experienced gamer or had done moreOne more note. I would go as far as to say the MOH 2010 is for adults or people that don't feel childishness. Which is were Black Ops is going. BO For instance is geared towards kids with it's radio controlled car i. e. d.s , etc. Note to shockware: The maps are this way because this is Dice's response to MW2. You would know this if you were a more experienced gamer or had done more research. Sincerely.… Expand
  30. WTCC_Grunty
    Oct 29, 2010
    8
    The Old Medal of Honor franchise gets an up to date reboot.
    Essentially this is two different games. The single player by Danger Close uses a version of the Unreal Engine to good effect to create a good looking fast paced shooter, along the lines you'd expect these days from any of the major publishers.
    It's a good story with some of the best voice acting I've experienced in an fps.    The Old Medal of Honor franchise gets an up to date reboot.
    Essentially this is two different games. The single player by Danger Close uses a version of the Unreal Engine to good effect to create a good looking fast paced shooter, along the lines you'd expect these days from any of the major publishers.
    It's a good story with some of the best voice acting I've experienced in an fps. There are plenty of other things to do apart from shooting and walking about lets the game change pace from time to time. If you've loved Infinity Ward's single player experiences in COD you may be a little disappointed, but it's as good as anyone else's. Everything works as you'd expect if you're used to COD or Battlefield.

    Multiplayer is by DICE (the Battlefield studio) and you can tell instantly. It's pitched somewhere in-between the small maps of COD and the wide open spaces of Bad Company. If you imagine COD met Bad Company in a nightclub and they got it off and had a one night stand - MOH is the sort of child they would produce. It's slower than COD but faster than Bad Co. You can destroy more objects than COD but less than Bad Co. You unlock better weapons and ammo upgrades (perks) along the way and there is a form of kill streak, but it's not as overly dominant as in COD. Personally I like it at the moment but I don't know if it will have a lasting appeal (update - two weeks in and I'm still loving it). There are modes that COD and Bad Co. players will be familiar with and the promise of more maps and game modes free to VIP pack purchasers may extend the game, although I predict it will become quieter after the release of Black Ops in a few weeks time. All in all a good first attempt, I hope they continue with this franchise as they're plenty of potential for it and it's a good game, just with some serious competition in its genre    … Expand
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#99 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#14 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#58 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. games(TM)
    Jan 20, 2011
    60
    Unfinished, or at the very least, unpolished. [Issue#102, p.112]
  2. Cynamite
    Jan 16, 2011
    80
    A successful comeback of the Medal of Honor-series, which is far away from reaching the top-ranks of the shooter genre. The short amount of the single-player campaign is really annoying.
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  3. Absolute Games
    Jan 15, 2011
    60
    Medal of Honor doesn't become the current image of Electronic Arts – probably the most "humane" of all videogame corporations. Danger Close Games' debut reminds of a time when EA was a gloomy assembly line churning out soulless yearly sequels and movie tie-ins.
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