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first-person shooter
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
By Gearbox Software, released 1 Jan 2005
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
- macOS
- tactical shooter
What it is
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood is a tactical first-person shooter from Gearbox Software, released in 2005. Its single-player story follows Sergeant Joe Hartsock and his squad as they fight beyond Carentan in Normandy. The game also includes multiplayer missions and a cooperative mode in which two players work together and use their squads. Players can choose weapons and vehicles as they take on recreated Airborne Infantry battles from D-Day. The game is listed for Microsoft Windows, Wii, and macOS, while its Steam listing specifies Windows. Steam features include single-player and Family Sharing. The game’s listed genres include tactical shooter, first-person shooter, and action. Ubisoft is listed as a publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player story follows Sergeant Joe Hartsock.
- Cooperative mode lets two players fight together.
- Includes new multiplayer missions.
- Listed for Windows, Wii, and macOS.
- Steam listing specifies Windows only.
- No co-op feature is listed for single-player mode.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a squad-focused WWII shooter with a single-player campaign and multiplayer options. Its cooperative mode is for friends who want to fight together and coordinate their squads.
Earned in Blood combines a Normandy campaign with squad tactics and online play. Its listed platforms include Wii and macOS, though Steam lists Windows only.
