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User Rating: 8.9 | Medal of Honor: Allied Assault PC
Medal of Honor. It's the old classic series itself, sadly overshadowed by its newer competing Call of Duty and Brothers in Arms. Nobody compares the three equally anymore, due to its lack of good games in recent times. But if you've had time to play all three equally, each has a different feeling. Call of Duty is straight up run, gun, and cover. It's implemented the sights, making it feel just a little more realistic. Brothers in Arms is the most different than the other two, with a complete storyline, troop tactics, and etc. Now, people may think of MoH as CoD's older, outdated brother, because it's just a plain run 'n gun shooter. This isn't the case. In many ways, Allied Assault gives you an A+ 'adventure film', while Call of Duty may just feel like a satisfying shooter. Allied Assault has no iron sights, it has no squad controls, it has no truly 'epic' moments (except for the Omaha beach landing, which is overshadowed by the new). But it does one thing right, and it does it truly right. The entire game is completely fun. Think of Indiana Jones. Those movies are thrilling to watch. Just bursting into a room full of Germans and unloading your MP40 on the lot makes you feel like a movie hero. Right from the feel, to even the music (which I might add, the score almost resembles John Williams' in that trilogy). There's only so much I can say about it, just the fact that it may just be the most fun. CoD might be the slickest, BiA might be the best, but Allied Assault is just pure shoot 'em up fun. This game is what every new MoH should try to go back to. The graphics may not be the best, but the gameplay and sound is certainly the best, to me. Sound in these games are probably MoH's highest point. The Medal of Honor score has never failed to amaze me. Allied Assault does no different. The weapon sounds might be the best in any war game (not including authenticity). Brothers in Arms has the most authentic sounds, but even a little emphasis is good once in a while. The sound of the Garand in AA is loud, rapid and it really distinguishes it from the rest of the weapons. In fact, in a multiplayer game, if there is a battle taking place in the room just ahead of you, the sound effects are so good, you can always tell which weapons your enemy is using. The Thompson is a thick, powerful staccato, the BAR is a low, heavy boom. And the Springfield has the most satisfying crack you may ever hear. It goes off with a terrific bang, and the sound feels like it echoes. These sounds all feel like they were pulled from Saving Private Ryan. Even Call of Duty 2's sounds sound fake and underpowered compared to these. If you really feel the urge to play a true classic, my vote goes towards Allied Assault. Numerous people still play online, boosting its replay value, and many moments in the single player are memorable. 
