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A pretty good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Freedom Fighters has a reasonably strong storyline, and rather addictive gameplay. It wasn't an extremely difficult game, only taking me a few days (for those of you who have read other reviews by me, you know I'm a war junky), but some missions took several attempts. I think its difficulty is one of its greatest attributes, because it does have a few downfalls. There's very little weapons selection (the only American firearm available is a revolver, most likely a .357 Magnum, and all other guns are carried by the Soviets). The graphics are generally good, although the game has more of an animated sense, rather than realistic. Speaking of realism, some of the combat is really hindered. For instance, you'd think if you had a clear shot on an enemy's head (meaning he wasn't wearing a helmet or anything), he'd be dead after the first shot. But, with some of the more difficult opposers, specifically the fat red-heads with the SPAS-12 shotguns, they won't be killed first shot because of their thick body-armor suits, which reveal their head entirely. I think that's pretty uncool, not only because those guys are hard and it would be nice to kill them quickly, but because I highly appreciate realism. And there is one kind of outrageously difficult soldier to beat: Machinegunners in full steel bodysuits. They have very powerful weapons, and they're SOOO hard to take down. I've learned it's easiest just to hit them repeatedly with Molotovs until they die. Otherwise, it takes a whole lot of bullets.
Multi-player is okay. I mean, it can be very fun, for long periods of time. But, there's only one mode, and only three places to play. The maps are small, you can only be one person (either the American, or the Soviet), and the people you recruit all carry the same weapon, a Kalashnikov AK of some sort, probably an AK-74. Yeah, I said 74, for all you THINK-you-know-it-alls. Recruiting is easy: There are four bunkers in every map. All you have to do is run into an unmanned bunker to take it over. Then your people spawn there, unless you have too many people at other places around the map. Then you go up to them and recruit a maximum of eight, and you can order them around. In single-player, it's the same concept, except you have to work your way up to be able to recruit more people, and you have to find them in the missions. Anyhow, back to multi-player, it is still fun. The main objective isn't to kill the other person (even though it is really exciting), because you keep coming back to life. The objective is to take the flag at the center of each map, and hold it for the time limit. I can explain further, but you'll understand once you play. Multi-player is extremely addictive, because it's fun to just kill as many people as possible, and take over all the bases. Even when you have no bunkers, it's fun in a sick way to try and capture some (I suggest using grenades and Molotovs to blow or burn the enemies out of the bunker, then move in).
In general, Freedom Fighters is a good game. It's got good replayability. It can last a while, because you do have to develop extensive strategy for many of the missions, and some missions affect others. Ultimately, I think this is a good game to purchase. Fun in two-player, and fun in single-player.

What If ???

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Concept: Soviet forces have invaded and occupied New York! It is up to a handful of rebels using captured Soviet weapons to fight them off. You are Chris, a rebel fighter who, by deeds and actions, displays leadership to draw more and more fighters to the cause.
Graphics: Outstanding! the backgrounds are very well done, and the lighting and shading actually enables you to tell what time of year it is (fall, winter, etc.). people models are very well done, as enemy and rebel clothing and gear change as the weather changes (except for the sexy female rebel leader, who still chooses to wear as little as possible regardless of the weather). Soviet troops look GREAT. Specific uniforms denote enemy soldier classes (infantry, officers, snipers, even Spetznaz commandos-although the Spetznaz troops in the game are wearing RED berets, not blue berets). Weapon models are terrific. You can choose from captured AK-74 assault rifles, Bizon SMGs, PKM machine guns, RPG-7 rocket launchers SPAS-12 shotguns, and Baretta M92FS pistols (how'd the Rooskies get those last two? Hmm...). You also can use wrenches, grenades, and Molotov Cocktails in your battles.
Sound: Weapons and vehicles sound very real, especially when blasted through a home theater system. The voice acting isn't bad either (a rarity in games), but hearing your character say the same things over and over when issuing commands gets a bit old. It is also interesting to hear the enemy speaking (and dying) in Russian. Music is simply awesome. The semi-apocalyptic score adds to the already terrifying concept of the game.
Control: a little cluncky at first, but it is quickly and easily mastered. Aiming can be a pain in the rear, but after a while, you get over it. Commanding your rebel recruits is a breeze, and actually works well.
Overall: This game is a must for anyone who likes the action/shooter genre. It is also fun for those of us who remember the 1980's and the massive wave of anti-Soviet propaganda that capped off the Cold War. Great graphics and sound, good control, and a totally fresh premise make this a great title for just about anyone.

Good Game but a little to hard

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I got this game yesterday and its really great. The controls are great and the game is action packed. There really is only one flaw, its to hard. Im playing it on rebel difficulty, just to get used to the controls and everything, and i dont think i could handle any harder. This is the hardest game i've ever played. But sometimes difficulty is a good thing. At least i wont beat it in about two days like most of my other games. So even though this is a hard game, go out and buy it, you'll have fun.

no.1 game of the year

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

have u ever wanted to blow up someone with a rocket laucher? blast people away with a machine gun? snipe people out with a rifle?this is the game for game for you. with only one man save the world from total soviet domination

p.s. for you moms, there is no blood in this game

THE Best game of this past generation of games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is so superbly done it outshines later hits as Resident Evil 4, any GTA permutation, even the hit squad based action FPS Brothers in Arms. I have played all of these games and I keep coming back to Freedom Fighters. What brings me back is the perfect tactical control. The easy interface with your squad, the charisma meter, and the great story with excellent cutscenes with superb music make this a must own.

One of the most underrated games of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 02, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Just about everything that freedom fighters does in does right. From the exciting story to the suberb gameplay and some of the best music to ever grace a game. First of all Freedom Fighters is underated and underappriciated. It didn't sell that well and that it a terrible shame because this is a game that should be experianced by all. I mean your hooked from the start and it just gets better and better. First of all the squad controls are excellant and easy to use no matter how many soldiers you have and eventually you'll have 12 soldiers under your command. Your squadmates are very intelligent, along with the enemy soldiers, exhibit some of the most impressive a.i. seen in game. The 3rd person shooting is handled well and the aiming system does take getting used to but eventually becomes simple enough. The graphics are very solid and the environments are all suberb and varied throughout the game. The character models are solid and the included ragdoll physics are again some of the best to grace a videogame. The weapon selection is a little lacking but not to big an issue. The music is absolutely suberb and always manages to keep you entralled in the game. From start to finish Freedom Fighters is a blast and easily one to keep playing. There is a multiplayer but it has only one mode that is fun but there simly needed to be more modes to play with. It sucks that it got low sales and that hurts the chances for a much needed sequel. But if ever a game deserved a sequel Freedom Fighters would be it. So if you have not played freedom fighters, do yourself a favor go pick it up, you won't regret, and hell it only costs like 10$ so what have you got to lose?

Great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love this game it is so much fun! I love how you can get up to like fifteen freedom fighters to help you. its just chaos when you get into a battle with a bunch of the russians.

The best game I have ever played.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I mean it when I say it. This game is powerful on almost all categories.

MUSIC = 5 stars
CONTROLS = 4 stars (very happy with the auto-aim)
AI = 5 stars (excellent! Your men are very loyal and smart!)
STORY = 5 stars

I could sit and praise this wonderful game all day. But I suggest you read some of these other reviews and find out for yourself. If you buy and play this game, you will not be dissapointed.

This is the direct reflection of excellent gameplay

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: November 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Whoa, where in bloody chickens did this game come from? Underneath my gamer radar, I did not consider Freedom Fighters warranting much attention, but once it stocked on the shelves, gamers began to ramble about it. "Wow, this game's friggin' amazing!" They hollered. Like a wave of contagious infection, others followed, "amazing, amazing, amazing!" The curious George within overran me and I decided to rent it, and what did I discover? THIS GAME IS FRIGGIN' AMAZING! I know why Freedom Fighters is on the tip of many gamers' tongues. Squad-base action hasn't triumphed or felt this refreshing since tackling Ghost Recon. But then again, even Ghost Recon did not invoke as much overwhelming guns-a-blazing, Rambo wallop. Nor did Tom Clancy's romp take you in the streets and alleys of war-torn New York to gun down the blasted Reds!

Communist Reds? Aren't they gone? Truthfully who knows (I watch too much X-Files), but in the fictional game of Freedom Fighters, the setting is based on an altered history. Mother Russia is the triumphant of WWII, nuking Washington D.C., and subsequently invading Manhattan! Jeez Louise, that's one helluva story, bub. To make matters worse, Americans have to rely on some plumber to throw back the Communists invaders. A plumber? Not some Hu-Ra Marine or Ranger? Nope, our heroic leading role, Chris Stone, must recruit soldiers to ultimately drive the threat back. Hu-Ra, plumber Chris!

Know this. Everything Freedom Fighters happens to be is the direct reflection of excellent gameplay. The concept, the system, and overall execution falls nearly flawless. On the whole scale, FF rips up the genre into something that has been lacking entirely on today`s market. EA has done good, real good. The game is mission-based where few objectives must be carried out and the main one is bringing down the Soviet Flag and hoisting the red, white, and blue. Other goals include demolishing bridges with C4 and rescuing battered POWs. Although the heart of the gameplay is focused on the firefighting. It is a mix of first person and third person gunplay. With automatic aiming in the third person and manual targeting with the first person, FF works perfectly. Moving Chris is easy and somewhat cheap since you can see everything by rotating the camera in any direction you desire. That may steal the suspense of not knowing where your enemies lie. Relatively simple to handle, the combatants under your control work easier than you can imagine. Directed by three buttons which hold a position, advance, and regroup, your recruits are very, very responsive. You can take up as many as twelve and gain them by accomplishing missions or sacrifices your health packs on wounded combatants. Thusly, you gain charismatic points to earn additional soldiers. With a formidable squad in your command and Chris himself, firefights can get huge. Sometimes I just watch my fighters advance through enemy fire and run the Soviets down. As long as you have health packs, you're soldiers can be revived endlessly. Other great gameplay moments are helicopters chasing your party, trying to gun them to shreds, snipers taking accurate shots as you move through the streets, and the enemy outnumbering you as you retreat for cover. And did I mention there's one surprising moment of a tank thundering into your position? Great stuff, man.

Sadly, with the good must come the bad. FF is an all too brief game. If you consider yourself the fanatic, all-day player, you may conquer the game in one sitting. Yes, it is that addictive, but don't be surprise to find yourself playing and playing, and suddenly reach the abrupt ending. It happened to me the third day. The second and last drawback I had was the automatic reloading. I don't like it, it feels as I'm being spoon-fed. I mean imagine if Halo were like that? It wouldn't be as deep, and I believe the intensity of FF could have been so much more without it. I want to be the dictator of all my actions and be forced to retreat, run for cover, and reload properly!

Graphically, Freedom Fighters is sharp and distinctively stands on its own. The layout of the environment has captured a remarkable setting of what New York were to look if a battleground. Set in the cool urban terrain, the added touches of the soviet's barricades and defensive lines augment the powerful setting. The incredible atmosphere grips the dark and harsh event of war in the city. Seeing the somber soldiers in their palpable gloom, holding their firearms reached a degree of melancholy. Enemy structures as turrets, barb wire, and small towers were stirring to see as flashy firefights break out and my soldiers cleared out enemy positions. It's always pleasant to watch the reds go into your blast of a frag or shot gun, and see them hurled across the screen. The faces on each character are tremendously in depth, with superior frame rate to back it up. Chris intends to change outfits in accordance with his mood, and his mug is awesome when he wore a hood and covered his face during the lone sniper mission. It was amazing to watch him with an AK-47 strapped to his back, climbing up the ladder as lighting struck.

On the music FF is like a gun, it goes off with a blast. Collected in a well developed variety of music, it's a treat to listen to many different themes. The Russian opera is often played and never ceases to amaze me. There are different types of music played at the right time such as heated firefighting. The soft, congratulating music played after a mission is also one of the best pieces the game delivers. It is a feeling of heroism springing into the air. Voiceovers are done excellently. Chris is gruff and speaks only when necessary, so when he actually does, you can expect something completely impressing. Sound effects themselves are booming with great sound design. The cool Russian accents are rife with authority and seem truly authentic.

Take my word, Freedom Fighters is well worth the purchase. It's a mouthful of joy and goes to hit its stride in the genre. The polish of the game is obviously done where it counts, stellar high action. One remarkable game, you can't be steered wrong with it.

Construct a squad, Gain Freedom

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: December 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is so much fun, it's what the Medal of Honor series should have been like. You can assemble a squad and fight for your freedom.

This game is very challenging, it's very realistic, of course, it's no SOCOM II, but in it's own rights it's one of the best games of the year.

Overview:

Fun- 15/10 A lot of fun to fight, and a great sense of "Something worth fighting for".

Graphics- 10/10 So realistic. Be ready to duck and cover.

Difficulty- 8/10 A little easy, pretty hard though.

Overall-32/40

A lot of fun, and very realistic. Buy or rent this game if you can find it availible anywhere, you cannot be dissapointed.

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