- WWII-based first-person shooter.
- 10 huge levels across 5 major missions.
- Take multiple paths and approaches to defeat the enemy.
- Over 20 authentic weapons.
- Attack enemy units alone or as part of a crack squad.
- 1-4 players offline.
- Up to 8 players online (requires broadband connection and Network Adapter).
Product Description
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Set for the first time in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from
1941-1944, Medal of Honor Rising Sun gives players a sense of the
courage it took to fight the Japanese from Pearl Harbour to the
shores of the Philippine Islands. Players will assume the role of
Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin, as he survives the attack on
Pearl Harbour, leads the assault of Guadalcanal, and finally
rescues his brother from a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines.
Armed with wits and a variety of authentic weapons, it's up to
players to stop the Japanese war machine in its tracks. Players
can even team up with a friend in the all-new co-op multi-player
mode to battle the Japanese forces. Along the way, players will
earn awards and medals for their meritorious service in defeating
the enemy.
As with the original Medal of Honor, the producers sought
council from numerous outside sources to make certain the game is
as historically authentic and realistic as possible. Captain Dale
Dye, who served as technical advisor on the previous
titles in the Medal of Honor franchise, continues his efforts
with the Medal of Honor Rising Sun team to ensure the
authenticity of the game. The PlayStation 2 version is playable
online against up to seven other players (broadband connection
and Network Adapter ( /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00003E37F/${0} )
required). Online features include 10 multiplayer s with
multiple options; with a USB headset you can make use of the
Voice Chat and Quick Chat facilities. Modes include Death Match,
Team Death Match and Capture the .
.co.uk Review
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Following on from a succession of hugely popular campaigns
across numerous formats, Medal of Honor: Rising Sun brings the
franchise back to consoles with another engrossing first-person
action game. The action is taken to the Pacific Theatre for the
first time, plunging the player into the shoes of Marine Corporal
Joseph Griffin. Over the course of the game, he has a lot to get
through too. There's Pearl Harbor to survive. His brother to
rescue. And the small matter of a number of Japanese soldiers who
stand in the way
In truth, the formula hasn't moved on much for the franchise,
but then it does work spectacularly well. The game's various
missions are varied, and they demand elements of stealth, action
and a bit of sabotage along the way. And they're not afraid to
pull the proverbial rug from underneath to keep you on your toes.
As ever, the multimedia elements border on spectacular. The
musical scores of Medal of Honor games are rarely given the
credit they deserve, but their contribution really can't be
understated. The cinematic visuals, however, do tend to hog the
headlines, and it's easy to see why. As you fight to complete a
mission with explosions going off all around you there's little
time to notice them.
A couple of mild criticisms, then. There isn't much to
deviate from the set path through the game, which is very tightly
scripted. Not a bad thing, but not something that will appeal to
everyone. Plus it would be nice to see a few more risks taken
with the Medal of Honor formula. These mild grumbles aside, Medal
of Honor: Rising Sun is simply a very good video game. It's
tense, gripping and desperately addictive. And when you
ultimately see the end game sequence, you really will be
thirsting for more. --Simon Brew
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Review
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"A decent FPS that's now complete with a tidy co-op mode... fans
won't be disappointed. 81%." -- Play Magazine
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