bit-tech Shopping: UbiSoft Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

Rating: 8

Time with product: 5 Days

Strengths: Easy Install. (Use the "custom" algorithm to install to other than the default location.) Gameplay follows history of "Operation Market Garden" fairly well.

Weaknesses: NO Quicksave/Quickload feature. That sucks! In other than Casual Mode, you will soon be very acquainted with the front ends of many checkpoints.

Summary: Graphics are more crisp than in previous BIAs. If you're expecting a "CRYSIS" experience, though, just go out and buy CRYSIS. As in other BIAs, you will not be the free roaming spirit that you were in "CRYSIS". You are more or less "funneled" into the paths you must follow.That said, the gameplay is interesting and requires good strategy for you and your combat teams to survive. In this release, soft cover is easily destroyed, revealing you to the enemy. Get a good grasp of the problem and position your teams and yourself wisely, behind solid cover.The system and game options are decent and, of course, keystrokes are customizable. The manual doesn't go into the keystrokes adequately BUT each chapter allows you to begin in a "tutorial" mode. New keystrokes will be introduced to you, as required. The tutorial is well done and with that behind you, you are good to go. If you liked other BIA games, this one will not disappoint you.