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first-person shooter
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
By Gearbox Software, released 1 Jan 2008
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
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.
What players like, and what they don't
- Squad-based first-person combat
- Set during Operation Market Garden
- Squad members can operate weapons together
- Windows and PlayStation 3 listed
- Steam lists single-player only
- Steam lists Windows only
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
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.
Hell’s Highway emphasizes squad coordination within a WWII campaign. Steam lists single-player, while the store description also refers to an online component.
