Medal of Honor: Airborne
Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the “All-American” 82nd Airborne Division, and revolutionize the way the war is fought. From a rocky beginning in Sicily to war winning triumphs in the heart of Germany, fight the epic WWII battles that turned America’s first paratroopers into combat legends. Begin each mission from the air and behind enemy lines, then jump immediately into the action. On the ground, tackle objectives in any order across an expansive, free-roaming environment, using a wide variety of upgradeable weapons to your strategic advantage.
What it feels like
The narrative arc emphasizes heroic combat and turning point victories that shaped America's paratroopers into legends. The game treats its WWII subject and paratroop heroism with sincere, unironic commitment to the source material.
What it's about
Armed forces, military operations, and WWII combat operations form the central setting and subject. The game is grounded in real WWII history, campaigns in Sicily and Germany, and the 82nd Airborne Division. A WWII military narrative set in major historical battles touches on the toll of warfare, though framed heroically.
How it plays
Aiming, firing, and tactical use of ranged weapons is the core moment-to-moment interaction in combat. Parachute jumps at mission start represent a distinctive vehicular insertion mode that frames combat entry. Upgradeable weapons provide incremental equipment improvements and loadout customization.
How it looks and sounds
The game is explicitly a first-person shooter where the player experiences combat through the protagonist's eyes.
How it's structured
A bounded story arc follows Boyd Travers from Sicily through Germany with a definite narrative progression. Each mission has a linear story spine but allows tackling objectives in any order across expansive free-roaming environments. Single-player campaign is a core offering, though multiplayer is also present.
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