Medal of Honor: Airborne
Nov 23, 2007 19 years ago
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’s like
Medal of Honor: Airborne delivers a relentless, high-octane WWII shooter experience centered on verticality and immediate engagement. The core loop involves skydiving into expansive, free-roaming maps to initiate combat from above, emphasizing aggressive positioning over tactical cover-based maneuvering. The tone is heroic and adrenaline-fueled, casting you as a paratrooper executing daring behind-enemy-lines operations across key European theaters. While the narrative serves primarily as a framework for action rather than a deep dramatic arc, the writing supports the military fantasy effectively enough without distracting from the gameplay. Structurally, the game prioritizes momentum; missions are short, intense bursts of violence where players utilize upgradeable weapons and strategic jumps to overwhelm opponents. The craft shines in its kinetic presentation, offering a visceral 'one-man army' feel that rewards boldness and quick reflexes over patience or stealth.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacing
Keep in mind The single-player campaign is notably brief, often lasting only a few hours despite its intense pacing. · Multiplayer suffers from balance issues and has been largely abandoned by the community, making it less viable for long-term engagement.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 04, 200719 years ago |
| Xbox 360 | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 13, 200719 years ago |
| PlayStation 3 | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 23, 200719 years ago |