Brothers in Arms 2 iPhone, screenshots and impressions
FPS sequel expected to parachute in this week
Gameloft’s sequel to 2008’s Brothers in Arms: Hour of Heroes is entering the final stages of development and is rumoured to be released by the end of the week.
As opposed to the original, BiA 2: Global Front is a first-person shooter that takes place over 6 different locations ranging from Normandy to the lesser explored theatres of the Pacific and Africa. The action does snap into a 3rd person perspective when hiding behind cover though, so it’s not a complete departure from its predecessor.
We’ve been told that it’s a lengthy adventure too, with an approximate time of 6 hours from start to finish, and a multiplayer mode for up to 6 players should you grow tired of playing alone.
From what we’ve seen so far, the graphics and sound are suitably epic with a number of pre-scripted events occurring during the opening stage to give the impression of being a part of a wider battle.
As with recent Gameloft titles, the controls are mappable across the screen, although the default setup already does a good job of leaving enough room to see the action. Being notoriously twitchy due to massive amounts of coffee, my aiming was a little erratic, but the ability to aim down the gun sights was a welcome addition.
The main influence to the gameplay doesn’t feel so much like Brothers in Arms, but more like a Call of Duty game, right down to the copious amounts of shouting and explosions that takes place during a level.
Fans of the bigger console versions will be disappointed by the lack of tactical manoeuvering offered, but for those waiting for an explosive WWII FPS, Brothers in Arms 2: Global Front might be just the thing.
Stay tuned for a full review of the title when it invades the App Store later this week.
