Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is a very successful WW2 shooter that captured the attention of millions of players in 2005.
It has constantly held a place in the hearts of many who played out this series of events that were based on a true story, the airdrop before the invasion of Normandy.
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It’s the latest game to receive a gorgeous remaster making it feel fresher than ever, and causing fans to reinstall and head back into battle.
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The remastering project comes from a mod and replaces almost 900 different textures completely overhauling the look and feel of the title. It’s worth noting that many of these textures have been upscaled 8x, while the rest come in at a 4x improvement.
Everything except the UI elements has had a touch-up in the hope of bringing the visual in line with more modern games. It’ll certainly give many the excuse to revisit Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30.
You only have to take one look at Steam reviews to see how well-loved this game is. One user calls it, “One of the best WW2 shooters from the 2000s.” And it’s not surprising, as it’s renowned for being an examination of humanity and how the war machine corrupts the world.
It’s still lauded as one of the greatest shooters, despite its age. It had great sound design and a brilliant narrative that attempted to connect you with its AI soldiers.
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As one Steam user says, “It's not just its uncompromising realism or its emotive theme, it's the whole package.”
For so many players this was a highlight of the genre and I’m sure that most of us would love to see a return to more emotive stories being told through the lens of shooters.
Featured Image Credit: Gearbox Software, Ubisoft