Medal Of Honor Review - CVG

From the Call of Duty side of the gene pool, Medal of Honor has inherited the volume. Explosions are loud and proud and you can practically feel the splash damage gushing into your living room, meaning you're constantly surging around the course on a wave of adrenaline.

[DelbertGrady]

At last! I usually prefer Gameinformers reviews but in this case this'll have to do. *preordering*

[BubbleSystemSuck]

for this game...
already 300hours on BadComapany 2, now i want this game, and Next month, Call of Duty Black Ops...

BTW... check my Slim Mod for Black ops

http://mandiocagamer.blogsp...

[SoSLy]

thats a sweet looking mod and it looks very well crafted, good job man

On topic: looking forward to playing MoH but I hope it has its own unique feel to it rather than just a clone but Im still buying it on first day.

[The_Count]

Can't wait to see the Twisted Metal one. A dead space 2 one would be awesome if Issues helmet lit up.

[arjman]

How can people disagree to this guy's opinion?

[Karum]

That is an awesome looking mod my friend.

Great work indeed!

[tacosRcool]

Battlefield > call of duty

[MrAwesome]

Cool mod where can i get one?

[MONOLITHICIDE]

maybe because it's his opinion and they dont agree with it. Do you agree with what everyone says, No you dont. So I disagree with your opinion about his opinion for people disagreeing with his opinion.

[arjman]

Did you actually read his comment, it said that he had played a lot of bad company 2 and couldn't wait for black ops, how can you disagree with that?

[Def Warrant]

very cool mod

[Andronix]

The single player set in a real world conflict is enticing, but I haven't been overawed into thinking I NEED this game. As it is now the start of the busy season there are too many other good things, so I might wait to get it when the price falls.

One thing I do know is I will go for the PlayStation 3 version as it also has Medal of Honor frontlines. I'm definitely not a trophy whore but two games in one is great value.

I do hope Medal of Honor sells well because it means a sequel in which the developers will be more confident to develop a bigger experience.

[tacosRcool]

And if you get the limited edition, you get the HD remake of Medal of Honor Frontlines

[foss3]

I was on the fence on this one. After playing the beta which I was in, it was a clear "no". I got more interested the more I saw and now I'm looking forward to the single player campaign and hoping I get some joy out of the multiplayer. For reference I love BFBC2 and enjoyed the single player COD series on PS3 but only really played COD and WAW multiplayer for any length. The multiplayer for BFBC2 was just so much better.. it really is the only reason I ordered MoH.

I could care less about the platinum trophies because I can never get them any way. I'm level 9 with about 610 trophies and none are platinum. I guess I give up too easy.

[LtSkittles]

What Tacos?

Isn't the remake HD already?

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

@LtSkittles

I believe they said LE on E3, nothing about regular version as far as I can remember.

It probably won't be that limited, but chances they charge you a prime in such version...

Anyway I'll wait the release and see the regular version for myself, it's not like I haven't been wrong before.

[LtSkittles]

All I saw was the LE on gamestop >.>, no regular version

[ReservoirDog316]

The regular PS3 version is the LE. All of them. All PS3 versions come with Frontlines.

[alien626]

i got to give it to EA and the creaters of this game its an awesome game story might be short but keeps u playing ill rate this a 9 imo

[frankymv]

Finally!

I expect 8.5 to 9 across the board.

[chak_]

How the hell did they test the multiplayer?

[Elvfam511]

Rubbing two rubber ducks on a rubber boat...

[BulletToothtony]

not fanboy at all here but MoH absolutely sucks.. i'm level 7 and the maps are absolute horseshit!! i know that if i would've read this i wouldn't had believed whoever wrote it but damn..

12 campers and no way to advance nor flank because there will be a camper on each way.. the only thing left to do is well camp as well... or snipe.. i don't like neither.. save your money.. TRUST ME, this game is a rental.. i'm a freaking idiot for buying it.. i'm so mad at myself..

spawn run and get sniped, re-spawn run and get sniped from who knows who because the maps are big and you can't see shit..

what a freaking let down..

[HungPHATx]

I've had it pre ordered since I played it at E3 ! Day one

[Hands Up For Games]

. . . is meh, im afraid.

[Venatus-Deus]

What, you only play games that somebody else rates 9+?

I'm glad your not on my friends list.

[Hands Up For Games]

Not at all. I wouldnt have cared if MoH got a 6 or a perfect 10. The game is just not for me, tried the beta and Id rather play Reach just now and then catch up with Bulletstorm and KZ3 early next year.

By all means get excited about another FPS, set, wait for it . . . . . . . . . . . in modern times. This just isnt for me, review scores are irrelevant.

[Jinxstar]

"get excited about another FPS, set, wait for it . . . . . . . . . . . in modern times."

While I agree this theme is played out so is just about every other thing I can think of. WWII better for you? How about space marines fighting aliens? Other then that I can't think of any other settings for FPS's.... KZ2 is a little different. So is TF2 but outside of a few games that mostly all revolve around these 3 settings... I guess thats why I am so excited for bulletstorm. Something that looks very different and not dumb.

[redDevil87]

Your comment is meh, 8.5 is a good score. Anything with an 8.5 is worth playing.

[Ares84PS3]

Also you base your purchases on others opinions???

You are NOT a gamer.

I feel sorry for you!

[Hands Up For Games]

FOR. F*CKS. SAKE. PEOPLE!!!!!

I am not saying that an 8.5 is a meh score what I am saying is that MoH itself TO ME is a meh game. Is that OK or do I need to go along with whatever you guys say and we can all pat each other on the back and say what a good job weve done?

Cant wait for MoH, its been way too long since I last played a FPS set in a modern conflict, with a short campaign and glitchy MP and grpahics that could be taken from a dozen or so games, it my most anticipated game this year!!

Is that better?

[Jinxstar]

I can agree that 8.5 does not mean "Meh" but

"Also you base your purchases on others opinions???"

I have to. I do not have the luxury of just going out and buying every single game that has the "Potential" of being good. I feel that I am however a true gamer. I own a PS3, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS, Gaming PC and have tons of games for each. I have probably 25+ games for my PS3 alone and probably 25+ more on PC. I have been gaming since intellivision. Just because I am trying to save for a wedding and a house and can't buy everything out there that even looks like it might be good to "Find out for myself instead of listening to what everyone else says" does not make me any less of a gamer then someone who buys every single game released and probably gets burned on a regular. I can tell you I don't need to buy "Naruto" to know I wont like it... I don't need to buy Fallout New Vegas to know I wont like it as I hated Fallout 3... Not my thing. So how about you just STFU about calling people who wait for reviews non gamers.

Also if 8.5 turns out to be the "High end" of the reviews with the rest being in the 7-8 range I probably wont buy it because I'll wait on TFU2 and see how that goes. If this is the "low end" with the rest being 9-9.5 or so I'll be getting it for sure because I love Dice and BF and am excited to see what someone else can do with the modern soldier feel.

[Moragami]

You played the MP beta. Some people actually have an interest in games for more than just multiplayer. Obviously that's not you, but the game's SP campaign is definitely not meh.

[wissam]

if you don't care about this game why do even post. just to annoy people ?

[appleseedexm]

Thanks to you I haven't lost all my faith in gaming communities.
Only because it is a 8.5 it doesn't mean its going to be THE game of the decade.
I played the beta and it was so damn boring, a very soulless game IMHO. I don't care what they say, I think the beta was a waste of time so Ill stay with Reach, with BC2, and many other fun games out there. I don't play games only because someone told me to ;-)

[visualb]

wow...you are going to be one demanding dad if your kids come home with 85% and you spit on their face.

tbh, anything above 8 is a very solid purchase.

anything above a 7 is a very playable game

anything above a 5 isn't broken.

these kids these days are spoilt they don't even know whats good anymore

@ your little psycho rant about how you meant meh at the game not the score -

MAKE IT CLEAR NEXT TIME IF YOU DON'T WANT PEOPLE TO GET THE WRONG MESSAGE.

[Hands Up For Games]

"Meh . . . is meh, im afraid."

Where do I mention the review score? I dont.

I stand by my initial comment, im not here slating people who want to purchase the game, im just slating the game, again, not the review.

I felt my comment was clear to be honest, if others miscontued it, thats not my problem.

[Karum]

Your comment was not clear by any means.

I get what you're saying as you've since explained it since that comment, which is fine if you don't like MOH as you're entitled to an opinion.

But surely you're not ignorant enough that you're unable to see why people thought the "meh" was aimed at the review/score rather than the game?

Had your comment said MOH....is meh I'm afraid then that would have been crystal clear.

It's not clear though when you are the sole person who knows what that comment actually meant.

It's fine you don't like MOH, I won't touch COD. Your opinion on MOH is fine by me to be honest. Your comment was far from clear though and it's almost worrying that you haven't been able to grasp why exactly people were getting at you.

Hopefully you don't draw up contracts or legal agreements, there'd be loopholes everywhere if you consider your original comment as being clear.

[Light Yagami]

The first scores are always the highest. MOH is not that good.

[Karum]

Coming from your extensive experience with this as yet unreleased game I assume?

[SeanScythe]

The problem is you are judging a game based off of the beta. Which the game has greatly improved on.

[internalbit]

Y is it meh?

If this game is similar to cod mw isn't it a great opportunity to stick it up activation and bobby nod!(k? Unless u work/worship for activision or bobby n0d!(k

[KillerPwned]

Tomorrow cant come any sooner :)

[CantHaveOpinionsHere]

looks ok but black ops has more modes and stuff. Moh graphics are good tho. Moh should have zombies then I'd probably keep it. I hope moh has teamwork cause I only play games with teamwork

@drillakid: all my experiences with cods have been great with teamwork and tactics. Not run and gun like bbc2 or kz2. May be different for you bro, sorry

[DrillaKid]

CoD games arent really based on teamwork...

[CantHaveOpinionsHere]

but when I play bbc2 or kz2 all I see are run and gunners doing their own thing along with camping and spamming grenade launchers. May different for you bro, sorry. But I'll stick to cod with more strategic players

@killer: I hear you bro but moh seems too arcady for me with too many campers it seems. I'll stick with cod where I find most players work together

[visualb]

run and gun like BFBC:2 and KZ2?

wow...you are on the wrong end.

COD = run and gun

KZ2 and BF:BC2 - tactics.

any other argument is...*looks at your nick name* oooh you're one of those users *ignores*

[MysticStrummer]

CoD is one of the least teamwork oriented games in the history of history itself. This is the first time I've ever seen anyone claim otherwise. I'm stunned.

[KillerPwned]

See MOH is more aimed towards the realistic part of a FPS while COD is aimed at a more arcade base. Of course MOH will have teamwork its a great series that started off on the Playstation and has expanded in many ways. It was one of the first WW2 FPS out their that really took the crowd by storm.

Hm well alright any FPS can have Teamwork it just matters on who you play with. BFBC2 is made to be highly revolved around Teamwork but that does not mean you gotta use Teamwork but it is recommended if you wanna win. Same for call of duty but now with that game i would say its rather easy to win without teamwork as long as the guys know what they are doing.

[benighted death]

MOH never start on playstation!!!! It started on PC

[hot4play]

@ benighted death

Wrong. The first Medal of Honor game was released for the PS1 back in 1999.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

[gamingisnotacrime]

MoH is trying to match MW2, lol

[KillerPwned]

Eh.....MW2 i don't know if i would want to exactly "Match" a game with that game. Besides MOH holds a more respected rank and place in my heart then COD ever, especially MW2. Its one of the franchises that started it all for WW2 games in the FPS genre.

Black ops to me look alright and sadly has a bigger fan base. But the age difference is bigger when it comes to COD. You ask kids now a days they will know right away what call of duty is ask them what MOH is they will either not know a damn thing or have a idea of the game.

I think MOH will be a great game, Ya it wont break sale records from what MW2 did but the game i believe is still gonna be successful and for all and all its a start for the franchise to come back again. Playing Medal of Honor on my Playstation one always brought great experiences that only few FPS could have.

[snoopgg]

just my opinion!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kwicksandz]

idiots spamming rockets on radec academy doesnt equal teamwork either

[ShadowJetX]

I've only ever had that problem once, not sure what you complaining about Mr.Complains About Stuff.

[MysticStrummer]

CoD has teamwork and tactics? Bizarre.

[cyguration]

Wow, totally funked up comment right there.

KillZone 2 was hardly run-and-gun mate, unless you liked eating dirt sandwiches often?

Whenever people call run-and-gun games "strategic" or "tactical" it lets me know they don't play many games and they're usually uninformed kids.

You want tactics? Try Operation 7 and do the sniping stages, lol, you'll get owned bad using CoD tactics on that game.

[Elvfam511]

This why I hate reviews always comparing to another game...

[SSmoke]

This game looks awesome, people forget that the first call of dudes came out in 03 while medal of honor was out in 99..

[frostypants]

Still don't see how this is better than CoD or Battlefield...I keep hearing it comes "close" to both. Well, great. Why again should I buy it?

[snoopgg]

and if you played as much battlefield as most poeple have, you should be craving a new shooter. Black ops will probally be the same cup of tea, but are you going to buy it?

[Akagi]

7-9 scores across the board, IMO.

[Kinetix]

I'm sorry but the review they gave didn't seem like it warranted a 8.5. It was very negative and compared it to COD many times("It's not on Call of Duty's level yet") . I'm on the fence about the game and while a 8.5 is a great score, they really didn't give too many reasons as to why I should get excited for it. Anyways I'll wait a little longer.

[Longrod_Von_Hugendon]

The funny is is that MW2 story mode was very scripted and didn't fall outside the box either so I don't know what the fuck this guy talking about.

[damnyouretall]

well my favorite musicians and their albums wouldnt even score that high. so in my opinion 8.5 is above average. ive gottin into games that have scored lower. preordered and paid for : )

[venom06]

very good review for a game that many are excited about... one of the best quotes from the article, "This is the fast-paced skirmish gameplay of Call of Duty viewed through the lens of Battlefield devs DICE. But it's no shoddy cover version; instead, it's an accomplished, confident online shooter that draws from the best of both worlds."

[Milky]

Campaign is only just above average according to this review. Ima buy castlevania instead...

[ShadowJetX]

It's your money.

[Sweeet]

The graphics are quite s*xy, but there's some kind of filter that makes everything look really bland. The gun sounds are hollow like they're being fired from really far away even though you're right there. There's no indication that you're aiming at an enemy when they're tucked away somewhere, which adds some realism, but this is immediately negated by the fact this is clearly a game not catered towards realism (ignore what they say, it's not, the gameplay doesn't feel realistic at all) - this can also make the numerous bottlenecks within the maps a nightmare as there's no way to spot an enemy sometimes until you see the muzzle flash and by then it's too late. Talking about bottlenecks...the game is full of them, they're everywhere...and when you spawn at the front it's usually right in the middle of one of these b*stards so you get gunned down straight away.

The firing and aiming feels like BFBC2, just without the physics. There also appears to be absolutely no bullet delay(that or the hit-box REALLY lags behind), you can literally one-shot someone from the other side of the map with a sniper rifle whilst they're running providing you're aiming on them when you fire, which makes the kill feel kinda cheap. Even CoD has a realistic bullet delay for long shots.

But most importantly, it's just not fun to play, there's absolutely nothing that makes me want to pick up this game over CoD or BFBC2. CoD has set the benchmark for arcade type FPS's (and believe me, this plays and feels like an arcade type FPS...) and Medal of Honor falls so far short you'd think they'd been designing the game in a small dark room cut off from the outside world... I actually think this is what BC2 would look like without the realism but the added arcadiness.

I think anyone who is used to playing CoD and enjoys it, will be unimpressed with Medal of Honor's Multiplayer.

[cyguration]

I was hoping this was going to be a better looking, campaign-version of Operation 7.

I've yet to find another FPS that comes close to that game's gun physics and tactical take on shootouts.

I guess maybe they'll get it right in Medal of Honor 2...if it gets a sequel =/

[Trunkz]

If you feel theres still wrong with the game -

http://forum.ea.com/eaforum...

Post there and help get it fixed.

[AKS]

What does the author mean by this?

"The kleptomaniac structure of CoD's perk system..."

Kill stealing, perhaps? What is he talking about?

[Longrod_Von_Hugendon]

MoH perk system is simpler and COD is somewhat more chaotic where you're constantly switching perks to find the right combination. It can be a little overwhelming at first(noobs). MoH doesn't suffer from that which makes jumping right into the game when you load-up a lot easier.

[magus]

Some of you people on here are way to serious. If you are going to get it get it. If not don't get thats all. If you disagree with what I said above then I hope a dinosaur takes a dump on your face.

[ThatIrishGamer]

This game has been created to rival COD online. So they rip off the setting, they rip off the time, they rip off everything else - then they get DICE to do the online. BFBC is a NICHE game compared to COD. So WHY OH WHY would they feel the need to use BFBC's feel and weight in a COD rip off? If it had COD feel and arcade style it would have sold a lot - as it stands this will sell only to BFBC fans, and a few more.

Unfortunate , but true.

[Sweeet]

That's exactly the point I was trying to get across in my impression, it's an Arcade FPS and nowhere near the calibre of other Arcade FPS's in it's class.

You have no choice but to set your standards pretty low in order to enjoy this game's multiplayer. Anyone who says otherwise is either deceiving themselves or flat-out lying.

[frostypants]

It's BF, minus the things that make BF great.
It's also CoD, minus the things that make CoD great.

It really looks like the lowest common denominator of both worlds, rather than "best of both worlds".

If BF is Coke, and CoD is Pepsi, then this game is Sam's Club Cola.

[Sweeet]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[krontaar]

Jack of all trades, master of none.

[Cregan4584onYouTube]

Bubbles for being the first person to reference Walmart's Cola in the comments section of N4G

[zeksta]

You haven't even played the game and are making judgments based on reviews and peoples comments.

[PS3_lifer]

How can MoH be a clone of COD when the people that made up IW all came from EA/MoH original crew?

Setting/Location. Really show me which COD game was based in Afghanistan/Taliban. I'll wait.

"If it had COD feel and arcade style it would have sold a lot."

Wouldn't it be even more of a rip-off it had cloned the COD mechanics? I'm smoking a big bowl right now and even I can read how ridiculous your comment is.

[Liamario]

Unless the game improved drastically from the beta, I am very suspicious of that review score to be honest.

[PS3_lifer]

Well I would hope they did make improvements since the beta ...because that was the point of the beta, to root out gameplay issues and also bugs/glitches.

People should really learn the difference between demo and beta.

[xg-ei8ht]

I've got the beta, but i'm not buying either, maps are too confined.

Shooting, graphics are all fine.

But your funneled in.

I Really WANT BF3, Open wide spaces, jets, or spacecraft i don't care. Capture the flag through miles of terrain. Destruction. Imo these people don't think grand enough.

Strangely enough, the rage engine would probably work very well for this type of game.

[Grimhammer00]

I have this and already beat the single player on hard
It's actually an amazing game! I do agree that the MP & single player feel only slightly different....no slide to cover in MP. That was the only thing I "missed" from the single player.

The story is well told with great cinematics, in game engine...with better lighting and AA.

The actual gameplay is sublime...it just feels good. The single player is short at 5hrs long on hard for me. But, I felt it was some of the best FPS single player I've ever played....I've played alot!

I'll stick with mt initial 9/10. No glitches really...or screen tearing. Frame rate is rock solid 98% of the time. MP is even better!

Is this Black-Ops killer? No. But it feels very hardcore in MP...high damage and no auto-aim. I find it hard to see enemies at a distance...but that's how it should be.

Now, oddly I've had friends tell me you can't see my trophies for this game. I have no idea why this is...but, I assure you I've beaten this game and loved it!

Tier 1 mode unlocks after beating the single player - it's a choose your level from single player and get pts for kills while being timed. You can stop the clock with headshots, melee kills...multi-kills too I think. It adds some re-playability to the single player.

[Shackdaddy836]

Nice review. :)

[RememberThe357]

Bubbles.

[hesido]

Which version did you play, grimhammer?

[gamerdude132]

Multiplayer sucks after playing the full game. Stick with BF: BC 2.

[Grimhammer00]

full of BS....I own it, and it's actually really good.
Not sure what your expectations are...I mean sure, it doesn't print money.

[gamerdude132]

The game ain't out and you aren't an actual reviewer. Then you're a pirate, I take it?

[gatormatt80]

What abt you gamerdude132, how have you played the game when it hasnt come out yet??

[gatormatt80]

After looking at your profile and seeing your fancy, and i mean fancy, website I have come to the conclusion that YOU yourself are definitely a pirate. I strongly doubt that your big fancy website was able to secure a review copy. You hardly talked abt the multiplayer in your review, but lets be honest you couldnt really because you didnt play online from fear of the ban hammer. Does EA know of your website and embargo breaking review???

[insomnium]

Pre-ordered this for me and my brother too. Can't wait to start digging into those 2 plat trophies :)

[R_aVe_N]

I really hate when reviewers compare games to other over milked games. They can't just let games stand on their own they always got to compare it to something. Play the game for what it is for god sakes. Every game out there takes something from some other game so that is not a big deal.

[finbars75]

I agree with you on that one Raven.Its like saying COD took from MOH back in the day but you dont hear any bitching about that.I mean COD would be nothing if it wasnt for MOH.The difference between the two is that one wasnt milked and the others utters are completely dry.MOH is is going to be what it should be and COD will be what it always has been.Just because MOH is going modern everyone automatically thinks oh my god is a COD rip off or oh my god its a BFBC rip off.All Dangerclose are trying to do is see how well MOH can handle being in a tank full of sharks by trying something new other then WW2.I dont hear people complaining about how WAW was or how black ops is leaving WW2 and going into the 70s earlier 80s.These games are just trying to give us what we want by trying something new and if means taking this from that and put there own twist on things then so be it.MOH will always be the first to start it all,so what if there the third to do it modern at least they did it with pride and dignity.

[4lc4pon3]

I agree im looking forward to MOH COD has been MILKED to DEATH abd inm tired of the COD franchise period. im goign to give Medal of honor a Shot.

Ive always been a Meda of honor Fan because they dont bullshit their stories like COD. Im looking forward to the MOD Single player for the Story of it.

[Relientk77]

I am thinking of picking this game up, but I havnt decided yet

[SexyPrawns]

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."

In that case...

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[-IronMan-]

Got it on preorder thru amazon with a 20 dollar off next game purchase.

[vodny]

This score (8,5) is not appropriate. If you read the review, it's rather 7/10.

(CVG: "As a result, it's a purchase you should only seriously consider if your console is hooked up to the intarwebs.")

[Shackdaddy836]

They both shouldnt even be counted since EA put an Embargo on it until tomorrow. Im guessing its cus they have day 1 DLC thats been hinted a bunch.

[vodny]

Well, Czech review (Doupe.cz, Eurogamer.cz) of the singleplayer was available on 8.10. days ago.

[Organization XII]

No Taliban = Epic Fail

fuck you ea im pirating the game

[PS360fanboy]

Cool but I want a demo first.

[jjank11]

Seeing as how I'm a big fan of what DICE did with BF: BC2, I will be getting this game. I really could care less about SP, I'll probably end up playing that in a few months, like I do with most MP intensive games.
I think there is still alot unknown about this game. I'm hoping they added more destruction than from what i've heard the beta had.

[orange-skittle]

They didnt. The destruction is not there like BFBC2.

@jjank11
You better care about the SP because everyone said that is what sells this game. The MP is some sh!t. Having played the beta, I know first hand that this game is not worth $60. Game mechanics that and graphics that are in the SP are not in the MP. Even the deaths is MP looked retarded. They fell like stiff ragdolls and showed no facial expression when killed. In BFBC2 they even close their eyes when they are dead. You even see your character get blown away. This game pauses right before death with a blank screen and then you see a death screen. It's trash.

[bart999]

I still don't see the need for this game. Bad Company 2 ftw baby!

[hot4play]

Really? Is this game (MoH) really just average? I was expecting a lot since Medal of Honor started the whole cinematic FPS in the first place. I was hoping to get this one but now I'm not so sure anymore. I'll wait for more reviews to come in...

Are you sure this has nothing to do with hate it's getting because of the exclusive content on the PS3 (MoH: Frontline HD)...? :/

[Bolts]

Someone in my family is working on this project and a few of us were promised a copy when the game get released. I just hope they hand out copies to the employees on the release date not 6 months later when it's in the bargain bin.