So, I've been playing Brothers in Arms the last 2 days (I did pick up God of War, and Shining Tears but have not yet gotten to them) and I must say that im very impressed with the overall gameplay and strategy that is involved with the game thus far. I beleve I am about half way through it and im having a hard time. However to clarity "Having a hard time" I am playing the game on Hard as I do with most of the games that I buy to get the most gametime possible out of them. So a 10 Hour game can essentially become 20 becasue of the setting.

The Load times are really starting to get to me though. A good 90 seconds for the PC version of the game to load a save or level and some of the checkpoints are at key battle spots so you can literally die in about 15 seconds or less (on Hard) and have to wait through another 90sec load time. This has happened to me at a couple spots in the game so far where I find myself just wanting to stop and give up becasue of the load time.

I am finding that it is easier that way however. Playing this game on hard is no picnic and if im stuck I take a break for an hour, get back at it and before I know it im past that part and well into the next scene becasue I just needed to calm down and take a break.

The game really isn't for everyone though. I do personally count it as a Tactical Game than a First Person Shooter like Full Spectrum Warrior. If you dont have patience and like Run and Gun Gameplay don't bother trying this. Personally I like the tactical approach. I find it more enjoyable.

Ill probably get to trying God of War and Shining Tears tonight but im not sure if it will happen. Busy evening. Ill write some impressions as I play for everyone.