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Posted on: Mar 24, 2008
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway
WORDS BY: Corey Cohen
OTHER STOPS ON THE ROAD
Though our playtime encompassed only Highway’s first chapter, we did get to see several other portions of the game, which has nine chapters and one “mini-chapter.” In an Operation Garden mission, Baker and two fireteams try to flush out Nazis in a real-life Philips factory in Eindhoven, securing first the ground floor, then the top floor. “It gave us an excuse to do a crate level,” jokes Pitchford, while also allowing the developers to take BIA’s traditionally outdoor action into a more claustrophobic indoor location.
As Baker used an assault team and a base-of-fire team for some close-quarters flanking, a German Panzerschreck detonated nearby, producing an intense ringing sound that simulated what you’d hear if you were near the impact. It’s one of many examples of grippingly realistic audio heard throughout the game; the sound of whizzing bullets, pouring rain, and explosions booming in the distance are just as startling in their authenticity.
In another chapter, “Black Friday,” you and your teams have to repel the German advance on Veghel — a battle that involves destroying Nazi flak guns, a firefight in a church, and other memorable moments. As Level Designer Carl Shedd ordered one of his in-game teams in a certain direction, one of his men complained, “This is f------ pointless” — a subtle but unmistakable way of telling the player that his men are in a stalemate with the enemy and need to be redirected to be useful. These helpful A.I. comments are also triggered by your movements, as we observed in another mission when Baker was moving into an unsafe position and one of his men groused, “Baker, are you trying to get shot?”
PREV
Sat, 10/17/2009 - 22:22
Posted by wickland
Yeah I agree, the battles in this game are intense and very cool.
Sun, 05/03/2009 - 01:24
Posted by cstev50
this game was awesome i just finished it today. i cant wait til the battle in the snow u no battle of the bulge its gonna be freckin sweet
Sun, 09/21/2008 - 13:11
Posted by HIITMEN187
HITMEN187 I CANT WAIT FOR THIS GAME TO COME OUT
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 07:55
Posted by Metrostars395
I can't wait any longer for this game! it is gonna be one of the best WWII games ever. Its just stupid that they keep delaying this awesome game
Mon, 07/21/2008 - 21:26
Posted by samiam28
They should put the original 2 on XBL.
Sun, 07/13/2008 - 09:21
Posted by Rain2011
I think COD5 should have been left for Infinity Ward. It seems risky to step back to WW2. I would have rather seen it themed like Endwar. Its set in the future but not too futuristic. I watched a walkthrough on this game and i think it looks good.
Sun, 07/06/2008 - 09:14
Posted by Evilmindset
Since this game got pushed its gonna be a battle for the best WWII game with the new Call of Duty. These titles look to show what the 360 can do! To all the skeptics who say that the WWII game is dead, I say if EA can turn out over-hyped sports games year to year, then these amazing shooters in this genre will live on.
P.S. Bring on a Patton campaign themed game.
Sat, 07/05/2008 - 20:09
Posted by ASH3R 420
AS A FAN OF B.I.A. WHY ARE THE 2 ORIGINAL XBOX GAMES (ROAD 2 HILL 30 & EARND IN BLOOD) STILL NOT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE YET?I WOULD LIKE 2 PLAY THROUGH THE ORIGINALS B4 I GET MY HANDS ON THE NEW 1
Thu, 06/26/2008 - 15:39
Posted by Sgt.Gamer
WHERE THE **** IS THE NEW NEWS!? GAMESPOT, VIDEOGAMER IGN etc. ALL HAVE gOOD THINGS! OXM, WHY!? WHY WONT YOU GET SOME NEW NEWS ON THIS GREAT GAME!?!
Tue, 05/13/2008 - 18:39
Posted by General RP
what about a Saving Private Ryan isk Brothers in Arms game like assuming the role as any character playing through the game. The movie is a classic and it would be a great campainge playing through the game, or just something like it would be cool.
Tue, 05/06/2008 - 16:49
Posted by Sgt.Gamer
BIA is the most authentic WWII game experience ever, teamed up with the 360 (e.g. graphics, popularity etc.) it will probably be one of the best of '08.
Tue, 05/06/2008 - 16:08
Posted by hockeybybad1
This game is going to be amzaing. The long wait is gona pay off guys so dont worrie. loook me up if u wanna play some gta or BIA if it ever comes out. My gamertage is HockeyByBad1
Wed, 04/30/2008 - 15:27
Posted by cenahk
this game is Just 1 word for it
GREAT
Wed, 04/23/2008 - 21:52
Posted by Rogue_Agent
OH YEAH this one is shaping up very nice;Good graphics,smart A.I,great engine all in all looking to be a very good game CANT WAIT
Sun, 03/30/2008 - 14:17
Posted by Dpboy
Can't Wait anymore........
Wed, 03/26/2008 - 12:18
Posted by robbybob
looking good should be a great game
Tue, 03/25/2008 - 22:44
Posted by Daze Of War
Good preview. I also can't wait for this game. June is going to be a ruff month on the wallet. BIA, Ninja Gaiden, Battlefield just to name a few.
Mon, 03/24/2008 - 14:00
Posted by pazzy66
can't wait for this game, i've been tracking it on other sites and it looks amazing. the first two were amazing. June 3rd is a long time away still