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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - PC

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  • Experience the largest paratrooper operation in World War II
  • Get orders from HQ, go on patrol, spot the enemy, and set up a devastating ambush
  • Each character designed with individual personality, unique story and background
  • Incredibly realistic, from trading ammunition to helping wounded allies
  • Fight major multiplayer battles with dozens of players on each side

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Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features, and a totally redesigned online component. Delivering on the franchise's compelling story, unrivaled authenticity and intense squad-based action, Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway drops you into Operation Market Garden, the largest paratrooper operation in World War II. Lead Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock and the rest of the 101st Airborne Division as they fight to open "Hell's Highway" in a daring bid for a quick end to the war.

Operation Market Garden: The Story of Hell's Highway
Operation Market Garden was a real-life Allied offensive designed to destroy Nazi Germany before Christmas, 1944. The plan was ambitious - it was largest airborne invasion in the history of the world. The plan was to capture a corridor through Holland to punch through the German lines. Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne and other divisions dropped from the sky in mid-September to seize and hold the corridor by surprise. The surprise attack was a bust. Hitler's best units were in the area and immediately counter-attacked and crushed the corridor.

Meet the Squad
Although players see the chaos of Operation Market Garden exclusively through the eyes of Sgt. Matt Baker,
Hell's Highway is squad-based and as such players will direct, interact with, and get to know all the members of the 101st Airborne in intimate detail. Some of the characters return from earlier games in the series, while others are brand new. Regardless, each has his own personality, history and attitudes towards the plight the squad finds themselves in as they seek to survive a bold, but doomed plan. Some of the dog faces players will encounter are include:

Key Features:
  • Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway - Next Generation: The classic authentic, squad-based combat series explodes on your PC, offering unprecedented graphics and features.
  • New Story, New Setting: Follow Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock and the rest of the 101st Airborne Division in "Operation Market-Garden" as they fight to open famous "Hell's Highway" in a daring bid for a quick end to the war.
  • Live the life of an Enlisted Man: Get orders from HQ, go on patrol, spot the enemy and set up a devastating ambush. For the first time, finding the enemy before they find you is part of the challenge.
  • Unprecedented Character Design: Lifelike characters look, talk, move and think with incredible realism. Game characters interact with the player and each other like true brothers in arms, trading ammunition, helping wounded allies and civilians, working together to man team-operated weapons, and more.
  • Rich Cinematic Experience: As the squad leader, you interact with and get to know your brothers. Each character has his own personality, unique story and background, and grows through the game.
  • Powerful New Units Under Your Command: Players can use or command combined arms teams - machine gun crews create intense fire, bazooka crews destroy buildings and tanks, and mortar crews pound the enemy from a distance.
  • Step Into the Boots of a Soldier: Hit the dirt and get prone, rip grenades from your chest and hurl them at your enemies. See and feel the blast of nearby explosions.
  • Completely New Multiplayer Experience: Fight major multiplayer battles with dozens of players on each side; all the intensity and accessibility of Deathmatch meshed with the squad-based gameplay that helped make Brothers In Arms famous.
  • Destroyable Cover: Keep your men moving and choose your cover wisely - simulated with real physics, weapons will damage, dent, scorch and destroy the world around you.
There's only one way out of hell, and that's through it. To the Allied paratroopers who fought to capture and hold the bridges and roads of Holland targeted in Operation Market Garden the price was the lives of their brothers in arms. To them the corridor became known as Hell's Highway. It was the the last great Nazi victory. It was simply hell for Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad. Relive their courage and heroism in Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway.

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway: The Colonel Antal Interview

Since 1985, when it dropped into the WWII division of the popular tactical/strategy shooter genre with Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30, the Brothers in Arms series has consistently met with critical acclaim and gamer praise. This was a tough mission to accomplish, but it did so by focusing compelling squad-based tactical gameplay against the backstory of a fictional squad within the US Army's 101st Airborne Division as they battle through a historically correct re-creation of the events of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII. This type of realism is more or less unheard of in the video game world and can only be provided by someone who really knows their stuff. Enter Colonel John Antal, US Army (Ret.).

Vice President of Knowledge Operations and Military and Historical Director at Gearbox Software, developers of the Brothers in Arms series, Colonel Antal is an Airborne-Ranger officer, and a published author of scores of magazine articles, as well as several fiction and nonfiction books on military topics. Most importantly for the subject at hand though, he is also a major force behind the development of the Brothers in Arms series. Recently I was able to catch up with him and ask some questions regarding the newest title in that line, Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway.




Amazon.com/games: The modern military is full of cutting edge technology, but I'm sure that some readers will be surprised to hear that a career military man, such as yourself, plays such a pivotal role in the development and marketing of a video game. How did this come about? And did you have any video game experience prior to the Brothers in Arms franchise?

Colonel Antal: I just returned from a ten day visit with US and NATO troops in Afghanistan, and I can report to you that when Soldiers are not fighting, they are training for the next fight. The more time Soldiers spend training in realistic simulated battles, the less blood spilled in battle. During my thirty years in the US Army, I trained thousands of Soldiers using constructive, virtual and live military simulations. Once I retired, it was an easy leap for me to switch my experience with military simulations into value-added content for video games.

Amazon.com/games: I know you've probably been asked this question a thousand times, but let's make it a thousand and one. Operation Market Garden, the WWII allied offensive that Hell's Highway is based on culminated in a German victory. Why make a video game based on a defeat?

Colonel Antal: Market Garden was not a complete success, but war is fought at many levels. At the squad level, war is about fighting for the next hill, hamlet or road junction. Victory and defeat is very clear in a squad - when the battle is over you either have won and lived, or have lost and most of your comrades are dead or wounded. In Brothers in Arms, Hell's Highway, we created a historical fiction that is true to the real history of the battle in ways no other game has approached. The true story of the battle for Hells Highway is dramatic and a worthy story. If we told only stories of victories, we wouldn't be telling true historical fiction. War is about victory AND defeat, gain and loss. Telling both is part of being true to the actual history.

Amazon.com/games: As a follow-up to this, because this game is based on a very real and in many senses, tragic event for the forces involved and the civilian population, was there more pressure to stick to the facts in this game in order to get things right? And if so how did your team ensure this?

Colonel Antal: Yes. We have done our best to make the game the most authentic WWII experience ever. Our goal is to put you in the boots of a true-to-life squad leader in the 101st Airborne during the fight for Hell's Highway. This game addresses the true history of the Battle for Hell's Highway, uses realistic tactics and requires you to lead a rifle squad in ways that no other game has ever done.

Amazon.com/games: The game's story is centered around the events of an American squad, but since Operation Market Garden was an allied offensive, will players get to control, or even better, play as other allied forces? And will there be any playable German characters?

Colonel Antal: The player will play as an American, Staff Sergeant Matt Baker. If you want to learn more about the British, the Dutch Resistance and the Germans, read my companion novel to the game, "Brothers in Arms, Hell's Highway", published by Ballantine Books, Random House. There will also be a history book out in January 2009 that explains the battle for Hell's Highway in day-to-day detail with maps, historical photos, screenshots from the game and much more. Shop for the Colonel's companion novel, "Brothers in Arms, Hell's Highway."

Amazon.com/games: I've read that Hell's Highway will contain a whole new multiplayer experience. Can you shed some light on how this experience is different from what previous games in the series offered?

Colonel Antal: Multiplayer is really exciting. Our multiplayer design is different from other games because it brings squad game play on-line. We created a team based game, where the team-based aspect is about squad organization. The game will select (or players will vote on) a commander on each team. There can be up to 20 people in the game, 10 per team. The teams will go after objectives in each map that will be resolved in rounds.

Amazon.com/games: A common criticism in squad-based games is that AI enemies engaged in singleplayer modes are too easily outwitted, which is obviously something that should not happen on a real battlefield. Was dealing with this a consideration in the development of Hell's Highway?

Colonel Antal: Yes, the team did a good job at creating a robust enemy AI that is clearly a tough opponent. Players will be excited about this feature.

Amazon.com/games: Hell's Highway will feature a wide variety of weapons, not only used by US forces, but also those of allied troops and the Germans. Are all of these usable by any character and if so does each have specific ammo?

Colonel Antal: All the small arms -- pistols and rifles -- will be useable, as well as most of the crew served weapons (like machine guns). Players can choose from semi-automatic rifles such as the M1-Carbine and M1-Garand, to machine guns such as the M1A1, bazookas such as the M9A1 and pistols. To check out all the weapons you can use and see them in action, check out the website (www.brothersinarmsgame.com in 'the game' section).

Amazon.com/games: Hell's Highway is the first Brother in Arms title to come to Next-Gen platforms. How much has the visual clarity made possible on these platforms helped in the series' ongoing quest for authenticity?

Colonel Antal: The visual clarity is stunning in this game. It makes use of the Unreal 3 Engine technology to deliver incredibly realistic, authentic and cutting-edge 3D environments. The game also has unprecedented character design - with lifelike characters who look, talk, move and think with incredible realism.

Amazon.com/games: Hell's Highway is the third game in the series featuring Sgt. Matt Baker, and now Sgt. Joe Hartsock. These two have differing views on the acceptable costs of war and have traded off command duties in the last two games. In Hell's Highway both lead separate squads, but Sgt. Baker appears to be front and center. Will the game feature the ability to play as either sergeant? And regardless, is this dichotomy of outlook regarding command as much an attempt at realism in the field as anything else in the game?

Colonel Antal: The player will play the role of Baker. The story of Baker and Hartsock, and their different approaches to leadership is a vital part of the story that I many of our fans will find intriguing.

Amazon.com/games: I don't recall tanks playing too much of a role in earlier Brothers in Arms games, but one of the nicer videos I've seen indicated that they might be prominent in Hell's Highway. This seems a nice touch considering that Operation Market Garden's objective was to secure a path for armored units crossing into Germany. What exactly will players be able to do with tanks and what other new units and/or changes to the control scheme can players expect to see?

Colonel Antal: The player will be able to fight as part of a Sherman Firefly crew and will be able to battle German Panzers head to head.

Amazon.com/games: When last I saw Hell's Highway demoed, one of the things that stood out in my mind was the destructibility of environments and cover. Considering that the game in filled with weapons of varying destructive power, I thought this was a fantastic and natural addition. Can you give a few details on this for our readers?

Colonel Antal: Destructible cover allows the player greater tactical flexibility. Now you can create a flank by blowing away flimsy cover that would normally block your maneuver. The destructible cover system was modeled using real physical properties and behaviors, so weapons will actually damage, dent, scorch and destroy the world around you. It's a great addition to the game that gives players a truly authentic experience.

Amazon.com/games: Having grown up myself watching movies like A Bridge Too Far, The Guns of Navarone/Force 10 From Navarone, Where Eagles Dare, The Dirty Dozen, Kelly's Heroes, The Longest Day, etc. I've often wondered why the events of WWII have not been more heavily mined for game subject matter. With the continued success of the Brothers in Arms franchise and others, as well as the power of Next-Gen technology, do you see this changing?

Colonel Antal: I strongly believe that powerful, dramatic human stories provide an exciting medium for video games. WWII was a vast WORLD WAR with countless powerful, dramatic, human stories. Anyone who is bored with WWII hasn't studied the war in depth. The stories from WWII have importance relevance to us today and are archetypical examples of the moral dilemma of war. No sane person wants war, but if you value life and liberty, sometimes you are forced to fight. I expect that we will be telling these stories and incorporating them into our games for many years to come.

Amazon.com/games: Since the framework of the Brothers in Arms series is the allied invasion of German-occupied Europe and the battles that would eventually make up the march towards Berlin/the race to beat the Red Army there, can players expect to see more from Sgt. Baker and his squad in the future, perhaps at the Battle of the Bulge and beyond?

Colonel Antal: As long as I have anything to do with it, the answer is YES.

Amazon.com/games: Finally, because it's interesting to pick the brains of people behind the games, do you mind telling our readers what games you are playing and/or what you are reading these days? Also, I know that you have authored several fiction and nonfiction books as well as articles. Are you working on anything new that you might want to tell us about?

Colonel Antal: I'm an Airborne-Ranger and have been a combat officer all my adult life. I pretty much like to play anything with WAR in the title!




Many thanks to Colonel Antal for taking taking some time to give us his insights into the impact that the historical events of WWII, as well as actual combat tactics, have played in the creation of
Hell's Highway and the Brothers in Arms franchise as a whole. We wish him, Gearbox Software and Ubisoft much success with the new game and look forward to the next installment in the Brothers in Arms saga, where players may find the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne fighting their way to Berlin and an eventual rendezvous with VE day.

--Tom Milnes, Freelance Contributor

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Customers find the game great, awesome, and fun. They also say the graphics are great, the gameplay is awesome, the online multiplayer is great, and it's a good addition to the series.

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"...It's great fun & I recommend this game & Amazon to anyone who enjoys playing the WW2 action games." Read more

"There are moments when this game is extremely fun (watching your bazooka team blow up enemy troops hiding behind sandbags is a prime example), but..." Read more

"Its a decent game but the only reason I got this for pc is I was hoping to just increase the graphics for no great reason considering I played it on..." Read more

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Customers find the weapons in the video game very realistic. They also appreciate the fair graphics and innovative gameplay that adds tons of realism.

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"...the graphics are very good, even for being several years old. the story is deep, the characters are well rounded. also, this is a VERY long game...." Read more

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Customers like the storyline of the video game. They say it's well balanced, deep, and based on real events. They also say the characters are well rounded.

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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2010
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I started gaming very late in life with a Sony PS One , soon after my sister gave me a PS Two Slim and that's when I fell I love with WWII games. Recently I built my first custom PC , one with a real graphics card and a HDMI 1080p monitor , for the first time I was not restricted to what game I bought because my PC could not handle it. I took a chance with Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway , for some reason I thought this was an old game but it came out in Oct. 2008 , so the primitive early 2000's graphics are no where to be found , this game looks great!. The game play is a nice blend of giving quick commands to your squads , like this; Machine gun squad suppresses enemy and Assault squad flanks in from side and destroys enemy , you can continue to scout out next move or go in run and gun style and take out any loose ends. These are the same techniques that the military uses every day. The controls are well balanced and the storyline is based on real events so it adds to the game that a pure fantasy game cannot. My father and my uncles all fought in WWII so it helps make history come alive in the form of a video game and to me that is pretty cool. Last but not least the install was as smooth as can it can be. I have Windows 7 64bit Home Premium Edition and this game needed no patches or compatibility setting or anything , put disc in and follow the instructions , perfect! Also , this price $5.50 and free S&H ($25. and over orders) is unreal I paid $10. for a magazine last week! PS (my system is AMD Phenom II X2 555 3.2GHz dual-core and HIS ATI Radeon HD5770 IceQ 5 Turbo) Thanks for reading my review any questions or responses will be appreciated. Joseph W. aka WaterRabbit, Cape Cod, MA, USA, Earth
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2011
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I have the MOH bundle & most of the COD games & love them all. I have the Brothers in Arms " Road to Hill 30" & love the game & it's graphics. I did not however have the 2 episodes "Hell's Highway" & "Earned in Blood" & wanted them very badly. I ordered them both when I saw the great prices listed & since I have always had great luck with anything I have purchased through Amazon, I immediately sent off for them. Received them in short order & installed the very same day. They were easy to install & work great! I just love the graphics of the Brother in Arms series & they are very realistic. My grandson & I both enjoy playing them over & over, pitting ourselves against each other. It's great fun & I recommend this game & Amazon to anyone who enjoys playing the WW2 action games.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013
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There are moments when this game is extremely fun (watching your bazooka team blow up enemy troops hiding behind sandbags is a prime example), but those moments are separated by far too much frustration.
No patch was ever released, so this game suffers from moments of poor performance, poor response to user controls, lag and bugs you would not expect to see in a well finished game.
For a series about controlling squads, you spend far too much of this game Ramboing around on your own.
The story line (apparently killing Nazis and liberating Holland is not enough of one)borders on the stupid.
There are far too many cut scenes and videos--I have the distinct impression that who ever made the game would have preferred to have been making a movie.

Bottom line, don't buy this if you are looking for a quality WWII FPS. Only buy this if you are looking for a way to get you order up to $25 for free shipping.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017
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Its a decent game but the only reason I got this for pc is I was hoping to just increase the graphics for no great reason considering I played it on console but the game wont let you change any graphical settings but still a great game!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2010
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its an older game, so now its worth the $20 or so. this is a game that tries to do 2 things at once: be a FPS, and a squad command- tactical game. the squad orders work well, but the controls of the FPS side just arent as smooth as other games. you cant jump, or lie prone. when sprinting, you really cant turn....i suppose sprinting is supposed to be used just for dashing from cover to cover. the 'dig in' feature is nice, although it takes quite a long while when you pop up to 'site in' your rifle. the graphics are very good, even for being several years old. the story is deep, the characters are well rounded. also, this is a VERY long game. prepare to spend many, many hours to get through the end. i have no idea how far i am into the game, but i though i would have finished twice by now. it isnt a bad thing, as many games are too short nowadays.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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Very good value, like new, works perfectly
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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After becoming addicted to "Earned in Blood", I decided to get the sequel and am very disappointed. After trying all fixes and even contacting Ubisoft there is still no way to boot this game. I have tried it on several different pc's and one has the EXACT specs that Ubisoft recommends. No response from Ubisoft either.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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When I got this game, it was brand new and untouched. But that's not the good news. The good news is that this game is FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!! The graphics were great, the gameplay was awesome, and online multiplayer was amazing!! Ubisoft has become one of my favorite companies due to it's amazing shooter and RTS games. Really great product. 5 stars from me!! Woot!! #1!

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Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2013
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Great product. Well enjoyed. Animation is just fantastic. Very realistic. Knowing that it was a true story adds to the realism.