Summary
Experiencing WWII’s European theater through strategic missions and historical immersion.
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: EA Los Angeles
- Publishers: Electronic Arts
Introduction
‘Medal of Honor: Frontline’ immerses players in the European theater of World War II as Lt. Jimmy Patterson.
Synopsis
The game follows the journey of Lt. Jimmy Patterson, a member of the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The story unfolds across Europe during World War II, as Patterson fights his way into Nazi Germany.
Gameplay
“Medal of Honor: Frontline” is a first-person shooter where players take control of Patterson in a first-person perspective. The gameplay involves a series of military operations, with objectives that range from infiltration and espionage to rescue and reconnaissance. The game features a variety of levels, each with differing locations, levels of action, and styles of gameplay.
Missions
Patterson’s journey begins with the D-Day invasion of Normandy. After surviving a failed air drop and escaping the German lines, Patterson is determined to take on the Germans the hard way, by storming the beaches at Normandy.
As the story progresses, Patterson is sent on a variety of missions, including the seizure of the Nijmegen Bridge and an infiltration of a weapons facility. One of the most challenging missions involves sabotaging a German U-Boat.
Characters
Lt. Jimmy Patterson, AI-controlled allies, Nazi adversaries
Gameplay
A mix of action, stealth, and strategy with historical weaponry and varied missions.
Conclusion
A classic that offers historical immersion with a mix of action and strategy.
Review Score
8/10