Grabs you and holds you until you send the Russians packing.

User Rating: 8.1 | Freedom Fighters PC
By Sharpie125 | Review Date:
I'd love to give this game more than an 8, but the replay value just isn't there, unless you feel the need to redo parts of the missions. Even if the category falls short, it makes up for just about everything else. The Russians have arrived in New York, and people from the city, known as the Freedom Fighters, rally to force the 'commies' back. Just from that, it really pulls the player in. The story is decent-- almost like a B-rated action movie with little twists you know are going to happen, but don't know when or who. There are times where I thought it could be just a little darker, but it felt fine anyway. During the level, there are multiple objectives to complete. For instance, choosing a mission which involves destroying a heli-pad and accomplishing that objective rewards you in being able to finish the rest of the level set without being bothered by irritating Russian air-support. Instead of just finishing the level after killing every soldier, you must search specifically for a flagpole and raise your colours for a morale boost to the American people. It doesn't really change anything, but it's these little touches that make you appreciate the story a bit more.

It's the gameplay that makes it enjoyable. Running through the streets of New York, packed full of invaders was a refreshing experience. I've always been partial to FPS, and I do believe that Freedom Fighters is the ONLY third person shooter which I've really enjoyed to date. Bungie's ONI was a lot of fun, but this game was amazing on its own. If you're looking for somewhere to start with TPS's, Freedom Fighters is my recommendation.

Running through the warehouses with a pump-action shotgun, mowing down soldiers was extremely satisfying. Not only that, we all know that rag-doll physics are a great deal of fun. In Freedom Fighters, it's an all-out warzone. Sure, Far Cry, you can keep your great graphics, but it's only a one-man show. Russians and Fighters engaging on the streets... I'm telling you, destroying an abandoned taxi which a squad of Russians are taking cover behind, then watching them fly in every direction makes you feel that much better.

The sound is the highest point in the game, in my book. The very "European" style chorale is just phenomenal to listen to. Every weapon sound is powerful, save for the machine gun-- but that doesn't bother me too much. The only thing I need to minus for Freedom Fighters is that the PC version contains no multiplayer. The graphics aren't bad, and are probably outdone by newer games today, but its cartoonish feel fits almost perfectly.
So, if you're looking for a weekend of good gaming and have maybe $20 to spare, I'd recommend the "Best of EA" package, which includes this, Black and White (another amazing game), Allied Assault (Best Medal of Honor, I think), and Return of the King (a fun action game). I personally bought the package for Allied Assault, and I'd heard Black and White was an excellent game. And I'm happy with my purchase with Freedom Fighters.

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