Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

Gearbox Software

Rank: #7 / 11
Released: 2008
Studio: Gearbox Software
Genre: first-person shooter

At a glance

Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway is a first-person WWII shooter developed by Gearbox Software. It follows Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock, and the 101st Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden, as they fight to open Hell’s Highway. The game frames combat around leading a squad: players receive orders, patrol, locate enemies, and set up ambushes. Characters can work together to operate weapons, exchange ammunition, and help wounded allies and civilians. Steam lists single-player and Family Sharing; the store description also mentions a redesigned online component, but the listed Steam features do not include multiplayer. The game is available on Windows and PlayStation 3, with Steam listing Windows. Ubisoft is the publisher. Its listed Steam genre is Action, and its Steam age rating is 17. The release date is October 8, 2008.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in a single-player WWII shooter focused on squad leadership and Operation Market Garden. The listed platforms are Windows and PlayStation 3; Steam lists Windows.

What is good

Squad-based first-person combat
Set during Operation Market Garden
Squad members can operate weapons together
Windows and PlayStation 3 listed

What to know first

Steam lists single-player only
Steam lists Windows only
Steam age rating is 17

Verdict

Hell’s Highway emphasizes squad coordination within a WWII campaign. Steam lists single-player, while the store description also refers to an online component.