Medal of Honor Airborne demo now on Xbox Live
by Justin McElroy 
{ Aug 27th 2007 at 8:30AM }
That's not the case though, fair reader. It's just that we have a sacred trust with the game industry: They don't do anything interesting over the weekend, and we get to play games and not keep to close an eye on the internet. So feel free to enjoy the new demo, just be aware that you're playing the product of a sacred trust violation, and if your soul is irreversibly tainted don't come crying to us.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
blooh @ Aug 27th 2007 8:38AM
i check live for new demos like every day. Got this baby 2 days ago :)
chenry @ Aug 27th 2007 8:57AM
Overall, I thought it was pretty good. Aiming is a little spotty, just have to learn how to use the sights properly. I like the running/jumping animations, the parachuting, and the leaning is a nice trick.
Kizzle @ Aug 27th 2007 9:02AM
This is the best game I've played in years!
...this is 2002, right?
So, so tired at this point. The demo offers next to nothing new, so I'm going to assume the full game is similar.
Sparda 23 @ Aug 27th 2007 9:17AM
Wow! You're the cleverest EVAR! Look at me make negative comments witty in hopes to make my ego feel greater!
Whatever.
The game is actually excellent for a MoH game. They all absolutely sucked since Frontline, and this is quite the shock. Falling from the sky, allowing you to run on roofs and play the mission in ANY order rather than follow a train track?
Looks pretty "new" and "Fresh" to me.
xXFenixKnight13Xx @ Aug 27th 2007 9:02AM
Haha, my tip!!! I was looking for new Demos on Sat morning and low and behold there it was. I thought it was great. Like Chenry said the running animations and parachuting its all done really nice. The graphics and lighting are awesome. I also thought the weapons sounded great too. Im a big fan of WWII games, especially when they are done right. Ill be picking this one up =)
xXFenixKnight13Xx @ Aug 27th 2007 9:04AM
2002? Really? Games def didnt look this good in 02. Wheatever floats ur boat i guess
t_m @ Aug 27th 2007 9:44AM
i don't thinks he's talking about graphics...
Ashraam @ Aug 27th 2007 9:35AM
I enjoyed the demo more than I thought I would, actually. I haven't liked the last few MoH games, so this was a pleasant surprise.
I love how the Aim mechanic allows you to lean/crouch/rise in increments related to how far you move the analog stick. It's very intuitive and takes care of issues with being crouched too low to shoot over cover.
Also, I think the weapon upgrade system is rather ingenious. It rewards you for sticking with a certain gun for a while and it gives you something else to strive for while playing. I found myself playing the demo a few times to try and level up all my weapon skills.
I'm definitely not a fan of EA lately, but I'm looking forward to giving this game a playthrough.
mr hahn @ Aug 27th 2007 9:38AM
good demo, but i found it to be no better than cod2, but obviously much better than hour of victory.
baby sea tuna @ Aug 27th 2007 9:45AM
I really can't imagine this being any better than CoD2, which is pretty much the benchmark for decent WWII games. I'll pick up the demo to check out the parachuting mechanics, but I highly doubt I'll end up buying this.
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 27th 2007 9:55AM
Nice use of Mario hat.
xXFenixKnight13Xx @ Aug 27th 2007 10:01AM
Well as a big fan of the COD games (and trust me I am a big fan) I would say this is prob better just judging by the demo. Its really that good and the controls feel so much better than COD. Of course im not talking about COD4 since its not a WWII game and ist not even out yet.
SBrooks1 @ Aug 27th 2007 9:56AM
Very disappointing demo. Nothing new or exciting here from the MOH franchise. Will not buy. Do not want.
COD:4 > Airborne
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 27th 2007 9:57AM
Never turn your back against the internet. You'll never know what's in the next tube.
reaver @ Aug 27th 2007 10:16AM
This demo was so boring. Another rehashed WW2 game. They should've stopped at COD2. Honestly, folks...there's nothing new here.
Ska Oreo @ Aug 27th 2007 10:34AM
Wow! Looks like this will be the first good MOH game since frontline.
Wubbytoes @ Aug 27th 2007 11:12AM
I haven't played the last few MoH games, but this demo was pretty fun.
Egon Pax @ Aug 27th 2007 11:40AM
It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't too bad either. I played a few minutes of the demo and liked it. The feel of the game was good but the aiming is a bit wonky. The parachuting was a really cool touch and the graphics are pretty nice.
I never really played a lot of WW2 shooters for very long so it wasn't like I was ever really burnt out.
Strategery @ Aug 29th 2007 4:30PM
Cracks me up when people feel the need to either be in the MOH or the COD camp. Like if I played BOTH games and enjoyed them id suddenly implode.
That said, I love this demo.....ive played it over and over, and even when I know Ive killed all enemies and completed all missions, I end up loading it again. And I most likely will feel the same way about COD4....***GASP!!!***