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Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is a first person shooter using virtual reality technology. The action takes place during the Second World War and we play the role of an agent of the American intelligence. The game is mainly about fighting against hordes of enemies.
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is a VR shooter from the popular the Call of Duty series.
Plot
The game abandons the contemporary realities present in the Medal of Honor: Warfighter, taking us to the more classic period of World War II for this brand.
The player takes on the role of an agent of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a United States intelligence agency whose goal is to help the Allies win the Axis Powers. Such a move has allowed the authors to prepare a very diverse campaign, during which we can visit many different fronts.
Mechanics
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is a first-person action game, fully exploiting the potential of VR technology. During the game, the player can freely move around the maps, and the game focuses on fighting the enemies.
During clashes we use mainly firearms, but we can also throw grenades, knives and small objects (e.g. pots in the kitchen). If we have good reflexes, we can even catch a grenade in flight and throw it back.
The fun is diversified by occasional sneaky sections and simple riddles based on interactions with the elements of the environment.
Game modes
The production offers a comprehensive feature campaign with a wide variety of tasks. The player will help the French resistance movement, sabotage Nazi bases, sink German ships and take part in armored battles.
The authors have also not forgotten about multiplayer mode. An additional attraction are the interviews in which the veterans of the Second World War tell their stories.
Technical aspects
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond was developed exclusively for virtual reality technology.
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Videos and Screens
[2:16] Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond gamescom 2020 trailer
[3:06] Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond trailer #1
Shacknews: 8 / 10 by TJ Denzer
I feel that when it comes to everything Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond has to offer, Respawn Entertainment has gone out of their way to show us that not only does the Medal of Honor franchise still have meaningful life left in it, but there are things this game does that other games can look to as a benchmark of how to deliver a fully fleshed-out and visceral action VR experience.
COGconnected: 80 / 100 by Patrick Anderson
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, if nothing else, represents a symbolic step forward for VR game platforms like the Oculus Quest 2. It’s the closest thing to a AAA title I’ve played on my headset yet. I don’t know if its nearly-50GB file size is warranted given the so-so visuals, but I did have a lot of fun with the Campaign missions. I’ll still wait a while for the multiplayer to work out its kinks, but I can see myself enjoying that eventually, too. All in all, I’m not sure if Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond would do Grandpa proud, but if you own an Oculus Quest 2, it’s a fun experience and worthy of your time.
TheSixthAxis: 7 / 10
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond offers a fun and lengthy single player campaign with lots of replayability alongside a full featured suite of multiplayer modes. I did, however, find the general tone to be somewhat at odds with the respectful presentation, lacking a connection with real history and feeling more like a Wolfenstein game at times. There are also some issues still to be patched, which Respawn are working on, and the multiplayer lacks players right now. Overall, this is a tour of duty that is rewarding but not essential.
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Campaign: Many players appreciated the long campaign and the mix of action and dialogue, calling it entertaining and immersive.
- Variety of Gameplay: Players enjoyed the diverse scenarios, including riding motorbikes, controlling tanks, and engaging in aerial combat, which added excitement to the gameplay.
- Graphics and Voice Acting: The graphics and voice acting received positive remarks, with some players stating that it enhances the overall experience.
- VR Interactivity: The game features a good level of interactivity, allowing players to engage with various elements in the environment.
- Updates and Improvements: Some s noted that the developers have been responsive to , releasing patches to improve performance and fix bugs.
The main cons of the game
- Control Issues: A significant number of players expressed frustration with the controls, particularly regarding aiming and sniping mechanics, which were described as poor and frustrating.
- Performance Problems: Many reviews mentioned lag, glitches, and crashes, especially on lower-end systems or specific VR setups, making gameplay less enjoyable.
- Lack of Save : The absence of Steam Cloud was highlighted, putting players? save files at risk without proper backups.
- Loading Screens: Some players found the frequent loading screens disruptive to the flow of the game.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s
- Customization Options: Players expressed a desire for more control over movement options, such as teleportation, which was not available.
- Multiplayer Content: Some s felt that the multiplayer component was lacking and suggested the need for progression systems to keep players engaged.
- Additional Gameplay Depth: There were calls for more significant and varied gameplay elements, particularly in relation to historical accuracy and character interactions.
- Improved Aiming Mechanics: Many reviews pointed out that the aiming mechanics, especially for scoped weapons, need significant improvement to enhance the shooting experience.
Summary
- Overall, while Medal of Honor?: Above and Beyond has its strengths, particularly in its campaign and immersive VR experience, it also faces criticism regarding controls, performance, and some missing features that could enhance the gameplay.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 90 votes. 49 players anticipated the game.
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Game Series
Medal of Honor Series
A popular series of first-person shooters (FPS), allowing players to take on the roles of soldiers. The series, developed by Electronic Arts, is considered the protoplast of the competitive Call of Duty.
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Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Respawn Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2080 or better, 180 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
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