IGN gives Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood (XBOX Edition) an 8.2 out of 10 review. Their closing comments sound a bit harsh, but if you liked Road to Hill 30 you should like Earned in Blood.

Here is the review: http://xbox.ign.com/objects/736/736220.html

Yahoo Games got a chance to review Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood. They give it about a 4.5 out of 5. The summary:

"If you're looking for a harder and longer version of Brothers in Arms, Earned in Blood fits the bill -- although it can be hard to shake the feeling that you've trudged through these fields and villages before. Still, to complain about originality in a World War II shooter is to take too much for granted. With outstanding AI, well-developed multiplayer options, and atmosphere that's at least in the same league as its illustrious predecessor, Earned in Blood won't fail to impress."

Eurogamer has given Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood for PC an 8 out of 10 review. They give 5 reasons to hate it and 5 reasons to love it. You be the judge.

1UP.com has given the PC and XBOX version of Earned in Blood a score of 9.5 out of 10. Another solid score for UBIsoft.

PC and XBOX review

"Although Blood looks noticeably better than its progenitor, and runs equally as well on a modest rig, there's no denying that the game lacks all the bump-mapped trappings of a "next-gen" title. But the deficiency here is strictly a technical one, having little to do with aesthetics, art direction, or overall visual effect. That is to say, when the bullets are flying and mortar shells are punishing the earth mere feet away from you, throwing up dirt and debris into your "eye," this game looks unbelievably good. What makes spraying your Browning Assault Rifle so gratifying isn't just seeing all your stray bullets kick up dust as they miss their intended target, but also hearing its high-caliber roar. In fact, what the game lacks in flashy visual tech, it more than makes up for in the audio department where happiness is the crisp crack of a bolt-action sniper rifle. You've got to live this game loud. Even after playing every WWII shooter under the sun, it's no overstatement to say that Blood has the best and most visceral audio effects in the business."

TeamXBOX gave Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood a 9.6 out of 10 in their review of the game. Their bottom line:

"In only two console titles, Gearbox and Ubisoft have pretty much mastered the WWII shooting genre. In terms of presentation, technical gameplay, graphics, and audio, it’s nearly impossible to rise above Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood in any area, which makes me think that this franchise will be the one to watch in the next generation of consoles. If campaign-style action heavy on tactics

Gamespy had a chance to review Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood. The conclusion:

"While Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood feels a bit too much like its predecessor in many ways, that's like saying "The Godather 2" was a bit too similar to "The Godfather." They're both excellent in their own right, and there were enough changes made to the gameplay and multiplayer to recommended Earned in Blood to anyone who loved Road to Hill 30, as well as anyone who didn't get a chance to play it. The best console shooter of 2005 just got knock off of the perch by its successor."

Looks like IGN was first to publish their review of Brothers in Arms for the PC. Looks like the PC version of the game is right on track with the XBOX version reviews - a 9.1/10.

[quote=IGN]The content and overall quality are exactly the same on both systems, making Brothers in Arms an excellent game no matter which platform you choose. The competition is certainly a little tougher on the PC but, even so, no game delivers quite the same type of experience as Brothers in Arms...Brothers in Arms is a game that, to borrow a phrase from General Patton, "grabs you by the nose and kicks you in the ass...But even when I was feeling hopelessly outclassed by the enemy, I still felt like there were always new approaches to take to circumvent and outwit the opposition. That's what kept drawing me back for more punishment.[/quote]

Lawrence.com gives BiA a 9.4 review for the XBOX version of the game. Their scoring broke down like this:

Graphics: B-
Sound: A
First Play: A-
Last Play: A
Gameplay: A
Overall: 94% A

[quote=Matt Cox]Far from your average WW2 shooter, BiA has more heart, brains and brawn.[/quote]

XBOX Addict gives BiA XBOX a 9.6 out of 10. I am not surprised to see this game get another amazing score. The scoring broke down like this.

OVERALL 4.8 / 5
GAMEPLAY 4.9 / 5
VISUALS 4.6 / 5
AUDIO 4.8 / 5

I lifted this news from the GBX website.

Gamingnext.com gives Brothers in Arms a 96/100 review. Wow. Does anyone not like this game?

[quote=Gamingnext]I can genuinely say that Brothers in Arms is the definitive World War 2 game, sharpening the genre in a way no others have dared. The squad combat and enemy AI jack up the combat in a way that will be copied in the years to come. Gearbox’s masterpiece is not without a few flaws, but they are easily overlooked by the games polish and replayablility. The only question left now is, when do we get Brothers in Arms 2?[/quote]

Thanks Jeff!

I learned from the GBX website that Yahoo!'s Games Domain gives Brothers in Arms a perfect 10.0. They scored like this:

Graphics - 9
Sound - 10
Control - 9
Fun Factor - 9

[quote=Yahoo Games Domain]In the overcrowded world of Second World War shooters, Brothers in Arms stands out. It's not just its uncompromising realism or its emotive theme, it's the whole package -- great looks, fantastic sound, and a gameplay and plot structure that promotes bonding with the men under your command. Wrap that up with a slick control method and, for once, some tactical depth, and you're left with a very special recipe.[/quote]

Rock on!

Gamespot has given Brothers in Arms a 9.2 review for the XBOX version of the game. It also racks up an Editor's Choice.

[quote=Gamespot]Brothers in Arms is paced more deliberately than other popular WWII shooters, such as Medal of Honor and Call of Duty. But the game more than makes up for any apparent absence of run-and-gun action with the raw intensity and realism of its battles combined with the added tactical considerations required in the challenging campaign. The online aspect is equally compelling, making for a complete and thoroughly impressive game experience.[/quote]

Gameplay - 9
Graphics - 8
Sound - 9
Value - 9
Tilt - 10

Another solid review. Thanks to Quadforce in #brothersinarms.

OCGN.com gives Brothers in Arms a 9.4 in its recent review of the game. They call it "the best WWII shooter to hit this current generation of consoles." From GBX.

Maxim reviewed Brothers in Arms and gave it a 4 out of 5 stars.

[quote=Maxim]The game packs more action than Call Of Duty, Full Spectrum Warrior, and three seasons of M*A*S*H combined[/quote]

More solid reviews. Thanks siKth.

Gamespy gives BiA XBOX 5 out of 5 stars.

[quote=Gamespy]When it comes to action-packed shooters, there seems to be a genre for virtually anyone. Hardcore action fans can pick up games like Doom 3 or Halo 2, both of which allow you to pick up a firearm and mow down wave after wave of enemies. Those that prefer to strategize, on the other hand, have games like Rainbow Six 3 and Full Spectrum Warrior, which require you to think before you act. There's one type of game, however, that generally stands on the action-heavy side of the fence: WWII shooters. From Call of Duty to Medal of Honor, these games drop you on the battlefield, arm you to the teeth, and task you with virtually wiping out the Nazi threat by yourself. That's all about to change, however, with the release of Gearbox's Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30, a title that puts you in control of several small squads and sends you into some of the war's pivotal battles. [/quote]

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