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Medal of Honor was an accomplished game by all standards, and Medal of Honor: Underground does everything to remind us what all the hype was about. This time, you play Manon, a young French Resistance girl who is aching to get some action against the oppressing German invaders.
Medal of Honor: Underground is not simply a collection of further levels--there has been some thought and careful reworking to bring new features to the game. The environment is now more interactive, so more things react to being shot at, and you also get to go on cooperative missions with other allies. The overall level of AI has been improved, so the enemy is now more responsive and will react to your fire accordingly. There is a new range of weapons for Manon to use, but overall they have the same effect as the original.
The sound is also highly impressive; the footsteps of approaching guards seem to echo off every wall, and the multilingual shouts add to a very encompassing gaming environment. The first-person view and controls are the same as the predecessor, which are simple and easy to get the hang of. Using the analogue stick to control the speed of your movement is noteworthy and an extremely effective task to master.
Perhaps the only shortcoming of the game lies in the visual presentation: the gameplay graphics are impressive and clear, but cannot match that of the more powerful consoles. There are still a few problems with the polygon mapping, but nothing that detracts from the playability of the game. Overall, Medal of Honor: Underground has all the glory of it's predecessor and is just as addictive. If you are a fan of first-person shooters, Medal of Honor: Underground is about the best that the PlayStation has to offer. --Chris Hall |
