Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway

Console PS3
Publisher Ubisoft
Genre Action
Region WW
Views 2,405
Downloads 1,617
Released September 23, 2008
File size 4.21 G
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INTRODUCTION

In its third manifestation, the tactical FPS game series Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway catapulted its players back to the critical battlegrounds of World War II in 1944. This edition of the popular game reenacts the renowned Allied operation – Operation Market Garden, offering players an immersive peek into the harsh realities of warfare. The story unfolds with well-known characters, Joe Hartsock and Matt Baker, returning from the preceding games, the latter being the sole playable character.

AN EXHILARATING REIMAGINATION OF HISTORICAL EVENTS

Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway brilliantly captures the fateful Operation Market Garden, a strategic attempt by the Allies to take control of bridges over the Rhine River. The mission was crucial to expedite the war’s end. However, the mission eventually went south despite initial victories, including capturing the Waal Bridge in Nijmegen. The game isn’t about rewriting history, but instead, it offers you, the skillful gamer, a chance to make a difference in these historical events.

COMMANDING A RECON SQUAD: THE TACTICAL SPIN

Hell’s Highway sees players assuming leadership of up to three infantry squads, making tactical decisions that drastically affect the combat style. For instance, one might command a mortar team to shower shrapnel shells upon enemy positions or use machine guns for persistent fire to constrict enemy movement. The game allows for the transformation of the battlefield as hedgerows, walls, and fences can be eradicated with a few well-placed shots.

BATTLEFIELD RECREATION: ATTENTION TO DETAIL

The game designers took advantage of archival aerial photographs to meticulously recreate the battlegrounds of Operation Market Garden with near-absolute accuracy. As a result, maps in Hell’s Highway are significantly larger than those in earlier Brothers in Arms games, providing greater tactical and operational flexibility. In addition to this, Gearbox Software’s team optimized the game code, effectively reducing load times.

SOLDIER AI: A DYNAMIC ALERT SYSTEM

Hell’s Highway presents a remarkable upgrade in ally and enemy soldiers’ Artificial Intelligence (AI). An innovative alert system adjusts the soldiers’ responses to orders and the evolving battlefield scenario. The system is segregated into four stages – relaxed, patrol, stealth, and combat, each corresponding to a different level of alertness and dictating soldiers’ behavior. This enhancement offers players more intuitive control over their virtual comrades.

BROTHERHOOD MOMENTS: BRINGING EMOTIONS TO THE FORE

Hell’s Highway stands out for its commitment to character development and storytelling. The new system, dubbed “Brotherhood Moments” or “Bromos,” highlights crucial story elements. These moments capture the soldiers’ intense emotions, dramatic resolutions, and occasional humor using varied cinematic techniques, such as slow motion and zoom-ins. This unique feature intensifies the game’s realism, immersing the player deeper into the world of Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway.

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