Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 54 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 73
  3. Negative: 9 out of 73
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  1. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    8
    During a time when shooters hadn't really made their mark yet, this game came, this game saw. Although compared to other games it's not as exciting, it' simple in it's own good way.
  2. Watermelon789
    Sep 1, 2011
    8
    Bloody, crude, harsh and very violent, maybe it wasnt the CoD of last generation but if it was the big jugaloo ,then maybe it could had been famous by the awesome campaign. I enjoyed every single bullet I shot to my enemies .
  3. Rick
    Mar 2, 2006
    7
    Yeah I have to agree this game is over-rated. Either that or I am not playing it right. Ive made that mistake before. However I got through the first one and really wasn't raving about the accomplishment. The reviews I read talk about cinematic and having a real feel for your fellow troops. I didnt really get into the storyline too much and the gameplay consists of bogging down the Yeah I have to agree this game is over-rated. Either that or I am not playing it right. Ive made that mistake before. However I got through the first one and really wasn't raving about the accomplishment. The reviews I read talk about cinematic and having a real feel for your fellow troops. I didnt really get into the storyline too much and the gameplay consists of bogging down the enemy with suppressing fire - whilst they do that walking around the side of them and then taking them out. I wouldnt have minded that if that if it wasnt so repetitive. Chuck in some straight out bunker/corridor action where you can mow down the enemy rather than having to wait for them to pop their head up over a fence for a headshot which rarely hits the target even when you know you are spot on. I got through one or two missions on this sequel before putting the game down in boredom. Maybe I might have to re-hire and give it another go - personally I just don't believe the hype.… Expand
  4. PeterG.
    Jul 24, 2005
    9
    First of its kind, great game which offers first person shooter and bit of strategy. You are in command of either one or two squads and some levels control a tank. Great game, want a sequel.
  5. PeterL.
    Jul 16, 2005
    5
    Not as good as the critics would have you believe. In fact how could anyone give this game more than 6 is beyond me! The story is good, the detail is OK but it's hardly realistic. The gameplay is predictable and far too linear and engages for only the first few hours. Those that doubt the lack of realism might want to think about the enemy standing static in a room and not reacting Not as good as the critics would have you believe. In fact how could anyone give this game more than 6 is beyond me! The story is good, the detail is OK but it's hardly realistic. The gameplay is predictable and far too linear and engages for only the first few hours. Those that doubt the lack of realism might want to think about the enemy standing static in a room and not reacting to shots fired outside. The linear nature of the missions and the inability to explore reeks of porting to PS2. Full Spectrum Warrior and Fable were major disappointments on this score too and they were extremely linear too. The interludes and storytelling are very good, mind, but the ropey graphics and limited sound do not do the Xbox justice. Buy this title at your own risk.… Expand
  6. AlexK.
    Jun 30, 2005
    9
    This is a really good game. It is so intense I forgot to breathe when I was taking out a German tank.
  7. PeteW.
    Jun 16, 2005
    9
    A engrossing war game with fantastic realism and innovative gameplay. Some have accused it of being too linear and repetitive by using the suppress, flank, kill method. Isn't this what war was about? For e.g MOH:Frontline was a great game, but let's face it, in real war you couldn't run in to a room with 5 Nazi soldiers and just continually strafe while picking them off one A engrossing war game with fantastic realism and innovative gameplay. Some have accused it of being too linear and repetitive by using the suppress, flank, kill method. Isn't this what war was about? For e.g MOH:Frontline was a great game, but let's face it, in real war you couldn't run in to a room with 5 Nazi soldiers and just continually strafe while picking them off one by one and maybe only take the odd bullet yourself. Rush the enemy in BIA and you're lucky if you make it 10 feet. The enemy AI is exceptional - they're not stupid and will defend their territory resiliantly and intelligently. To advance requires careful planning, execution, and utilisation of your rescources primarily protecting your men and your health(No miracle health packs!) There are some criticisms, mainly - The occasional dubious cover saught by your soldiers contrary to your orders tellling to "move to THAT position!" - and the slightly average last level, which admittedly is reputedly historically correct but still a bit of an anti-climax. If you're looking for a bit more flow then try Call of Duty. If you want a bit more realism the check it out. (Those who doubt this can check out the extras on the game which prove how the boys did it back in the day).… Expand
  8. JackC.
    Jun 12, 2005
    10
    This game is one of the best WW2 shooters ever. i kept on playing it and my friends think im weird now but brothers in arms is the best game i played in a long time. I cant wait when Brothers in arms Earned In Blood comes out!!!
  9. ChristianC.
    Jun 9, 2005
    9
    This game is way diffrent what I expected this game was perfect by the story it looks like your making the movie and you surviving with other people on another place is surviving I call this a METAL GEAR 4 lol with people!
  10. Morgans.
    Jun 3, 2005
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played by far.
  11. NathanH.
    May 27, 2005
    9
    This is the best WWII game that I have ever played , and it is also an exciting, difficult squad-based game. Brothers in Arms faithfully recreates battlefield conditions, has advanced enemy AI, and is based on a real story.
  12. JeffreyN.
    May 22, 2005
    7
    This game had o.k. graphics, but very fun and challenging. This game is not as challenging as Dead to Rights II. But still pretty challeging. This game is pretty fun though. I would go to blockbuster and rent a copy as soon as I could if I didn't play it yet. But I did!
  13. MortenB.
    May 18, 2005
    4
    Another ultra linear main stream title. And even though gearbox manages to get some strategy into this game it rather quickly becomes dull to do the same surppress and assult tactics throughout extremely linear yet beautiful environments. This game is completely bereft of replay value - there is one way through each map and roughly only one way to deal with the krauts. Furthermore the Another ultra linear main stream title. And even though gearbox manages to get some strategy into this game it rather quickly becomes dull to do the same surppress and assult tactics throughout extremely linear yet beautiful environments. This game is completely bereft of replay value - there is one way through each map and roughly only one way to deal with the krauts. Furthermore the engine is probably one of the weakest to date - the guys from gearbox have somehow managed to cripple the unreal2 engine making it this game run with unacceptably low frame rates on a powerful pc without showing the player anything new apart from some good bloom effects and some soft lighting. And i can go on - the load times completely kills this game with the 2 min. loadtimes on ever map and the 1-1½ min. for the QUICK LOAD?! (1gb ddr4400 dual) But i get it - the game delivers main stream action in calustrophobically linear environments. Thats the kind of gameplay the mainstream gamer wants.. sadly.… Expand
  14. StevieK.
    May 1, 2005
    8
    All in all a lot of fun and quite immersive, kind of like Ghost Recon for WWII. I liked that there are no "powerups" or "magic first aid kits" lying around, and you are limited not only in terms of your weapons but also your ammo...more realistic. A few minor flaws, including difficulty of placing squads in places beyond direct line of sight. Also I found it odd that even if members of All in all a lot of fun and quite immersive, kind of like Ghost Recon for WWII. I liked that there are no "powerups" or "magic first aid kits" lying around, and you are limited not only in terms of your weapons but also your ammo...more realistic. A few minor flaws, including difficulty of placing squads in places beyond direct line of sight. Also I found it odd that even if members of your squad get killed, they show up fine in the next chapter. That is inconsistent given that there is a continuous story line that values the individual personalities of each character. Basically a great immersive combination of tactics and strategy for the footsoldier.… Expand
  15. BenS.
    Apr 26, 2005
    8
    I liked this game, although the gameplay on PS2 was kinda choppy. well, you know the PS2 is a poor man's XBOX. I havent tried the PC version but i will expect similar gameplay(that is if my computer will run it:-) ) over all a GREAT game for those who have the patience to use tactics and not run around people left and right(i.e.- MOH frontline-one man takes on 5 million)
  16. KyleK.
    Apr 21, 2005
    8
    This game was very good in squad commands, graphics were quite good and enemys were good. the problem was it was too short after 8 hours it was like we were going to do another mission and then the credits come up. WHAT THE. Multiplayer is still fun only with good competition in your friend.
  17. JasonG.
    Apr 18, 2005
    9
    Solid gameplay and team tactics. negative is that your squadmates are resurrected after chapter.
  18. RobertC.
    Apr 16, 2005
    10
    One of the B-E-S-T games to come in a long long time.this game would number 1 but theirs halo. RRRRR HALO RRRRRR.Anyway brothers in arms is the best!!!!!!
  19. JeffreyR.
    Apr 13, 2005
    5
    I was very disappointed by this game. It reminded me like a less intuitive Ghost Recon 2, with mediocre graphics. The aiming process is too laborious, I just want to aim & shoot. On to Plus side, you can drive vehicles including tanks. I played several levels, but got bored.
  20. TomM.
    Apr 7, 2005
    9
    An excellent, immersive squad based shooter. Good characterisation of your squad with some decent lines. (The dialogue suggests that Gearbox and Ubisoft are prepared to treat us, their customers, as adults!) A new approach to a WW II shooter, with a couple of good central ideas- easy, context sensitive squad commands and the whole 'suppression' mechanism. The graphics show up An excellent, immersive squad based shooter. Good characterisation of your squad with some decent lines. (The dialogue suggests that Gearbox and Ubisoft are prepared to treat us, their customers, as adults!) A new approach to a WW II shooter, with a couple of good central ideas- easy, context sensitive squad commands and the whole 'suppression' mechanism. The graphics show up the game's console roots, but they're still pretty decent. The major pain in the backside is load times- way too long to be acceptable. If only someone could come up with decent streaming content for a PC game...… Expand
  21. CraigS.
    Apr 6, 2005
    8
    The game kept me engaged, but I found some aspects very frustrating - the load times are slow, and you'll have to see the loading screen a lot! The tank levels need save points between tanks, and the squad need more grenades. The aiming is fine - some have complained about it, but you just need to wait for the enemy to pop up and take your shot. AI is variable - I often left my squad The game kept me engaged, but I found some aspects very frustrating - the load times are slow, and you'll have to see the loading screen a lot! The tank levels need save points between tanks, and the squad need more grenades. The aiming is fine - some have complained about it, but you just need to wait for the enemy to pop up and take your shot. AI is variable - I often left my squad in a safe spot to prevent them from standing in the open and killing themselves during a fire fight, but when behind a long wall they performed admirably. Sounds and visuals were excellent. Not much replay value though.… Expand
  22. NickH.
    Apr 5, 2005
    10
    Definitely the best world war 2 fps.
  23. RyanS.
    Apr 5, 2005
    8
    Could stand to be the finest WW2 game ever. The graphics are tidy, the musical score is superior and so are the sounds. Gameplay is very enjoyable (grenades rock). One aspect that really feeds well is the level design, however, there could've been more enemy AI. Some may find this a little slow, in that, you find the enemy, you suppress, you flank, you kill, you find, you suppress, Could stand to be the finest WW2 game ever. The graphics are tidy, the musical score is superior and so are the sounds. Gameplay is very enjoyable (grenades rock). One aspect that really feeds well is the level design, however, there could've been more enemy AI. Some may find this a little slow, in that, you find the enemy, you suppress, you flank, you kill, you find, you suppress, you flank, you kill… Expand
  24. MichaelB.
    Apr 1, 2005
    9
    By far the most realistic WWII shooter I've ever played. Exceptional graphics and sound, and excellent gameplay. The squad-based command system leaves room for improvement, but the "situational awareness" works quite well. Blows the competition (i.e. Medal of Honor, and the god-awful console port of Call of Duty) out of Germany.
  25. DelaV2
    Mar 27, 2005
    6
    Definitely a niche title. This game had me so amped while the trailers were filtering down but I have come to find out that this game is nothing spectacular, good. But not great. After the first few stages I became kind of bored of gameplay, and I love realism. But this game (as all other GAMES) has been toned down a bit. Aiming is ridiculous. You can have a clear line of site on someone Definitely a niche title. This game had me so amped while the trailers were filtering down but I have come to find out that this game is nothing spectacular, good. But not great. After the first few stages I became kind of bored of gameplay, and I love realism. But this game (as all other GAMES) has been toned down a bit. Aiming is ridiculous. You can have a clear line of site on someone and still miss either because: A. You just do. or B. You hit part of the geography...it seems like the edges of sandbags extend a bit...invisibly. Overall I regret purchasing this game, it was far too expensive for something so short and "one trick pony". + Immersive levels + Great Sound + Good Game! - Invisible walls galore, the tactical aspect is a JOKE. - Somewhat corny dialouge and poor voice acting (sometimes). - Short. Limited Multiplayer Support. = Totally average game.… Expand
  26. JakeAnnA.
    Mar 26, 2005
    3
    I played this game for an hour and was already incredibly bored. This might be nice for a one night rental, but is nowhere near $50. The cut scenes are long and tedious, and all you can do is watch them, there isn't a cut scene option.
  27. JohnG.
    Mar 25, 2005
    6
    Very short. No coop mode on split screen. Great graphics and voice acting. After Half Life 2 on the PC, the consoles need to step up the pace and the length of the games. $50 for a one-day game is a rip off.
  28. DustinTexas
    Mar 24, 2005
    1
    I don't understand why people think this is at all a good game. The story line and dialog are typical and boring. The gameplay while mildly unique is redundant and ultimately uninteresting. I played it all the way through in two sittings and was everything but impressed.
  29. EfeB.
    Mar 22, 2005
    9
    Yeah, its pretty solid. its war ww2 sytle...germans yellin, bullets flyin, dirt in yo face battle...however, the much talked about "tactical and strategic" approaches are kind of a hype. the levels are not as huge and varied as promised earlier. basically, if there is a long winding road ahead, there are germans behind barrels and fences, almost every single time. i almost never use theYeah, its pretty solid. its war ww2 sytle...germans yellin, bullets flyin, dirt in yo face battle...however, the much talked about "tactical and strategic" approaches are kind of a hype. the levels are not as huge and varied as promised earlier. basically, if there is a long winding road ahead, there are germans behind barrels and fences, almost every single time. i almost never use the "situational awareness" view, because i know where them germans are!...like i said....behind the barrels and fences. now, to give some respect to this game i must say that the AI is pretty good...but they run from cover to cover, so from barrel A and run to barrel B....duh. its just kind of easier to throw a hand granade over the fences and see them krauts go bye bye. developers MUST not use their own employees to do the voice over works!!!...all the soldiers sound like nerdy computer wizards "gee sarge, what do we do now?" i can almost see their faces, dude...hire some actors!. they were nice enough to give us rag doll effects in this game, because its like the next-gen thing (i am a rag doll fan!) but...in this game the rag doll effects are quite weird, when you shoot the enemy, they fall down with their feet joined together, almost always. it looks like someone tied their shoes together before sooting them...just weird. the graphics do the job well, but it'snot anything to write home about, its not as good as one would expect after reading all the amazing reviews above. the gun sight is kind of cool, but it covers 80 % of the screen when you use it, it makes harder to see where you are shooting. also, it's not particularly helpful. i must say that the "actual kill" of a nazi is satisfying, i dont know why...you know, the world hates the nazi's (as so you should too) maybe that's why. the sounds are pretty good, good job there. more screaming would have been good, or like fly and insect and ambient effects could have been more. i am kind of missing also particle effects on hand granades, ala halo style...by the way, i am sick of everyone using halo as a template to rate every other game out there...halo is one of the best games, but not a game god. i have complained alot here...and yet gave this game a 9. because, it is FUN. but if i was a game designer at gearbox/ ubisoft...the world would have gotten a much better game....sniff. : (… Expand
  30. Yannis
    Mar 22, 2005
    0
    Give us a break. I already regret bying it!!!
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#11 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#74 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Thunderbolt
    100
    The gameplay has been honed to near-perfection, showing that a tactical approach doesn't necessarily lead to more complexity.
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  2. AceGamez
    90
    Fitting and intense graphics matched with simply amazing audio and a gritty uncensored environment makes this one game not to pass on no matter what kind of games you enjoy.
  3. DarkStation
    90
    What makes this game even more impressive is the Xbox Live support, which is honestly the best online squad-based experience out there today.
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