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Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+

Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ – Shooter Games Forever

by Jay O. on Jan 3, 2012 8:00:00 PM — read 6,334 times

TAGS: Apps, Games,

Tested version: 1.0.5
Latest version: 1.0.9
Requires Android: from 2.1

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Summary

Shooter games are currently experiencing their Android platform heyday, though it goes without saying that shooter games are the most fun when played on a bigger screen. The game Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ already exists for PC and consoles—so how does the Android version fare? We've tested the game out thoroughly for you, read on to find out what we think about it.

Features & Use

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Test device: Samsung Nexus S
Android Version: 4.0.3
Root: None
Modifications: None


App details
Runs as of: Android 2.1
Apps2SD: Yes
Total size: Ca. 490 MB


Permissions:
• Hardware controls: vibration feature
• network communication: online mutliplayer mode
• Storage: the app requires additional data which needs to me stored
• Calls: the app recognises calls and pauses play mode
• Accounts: to enable in-game purchases
• System tools: deactivates standby mode for the time you are playing

A quick word re: permissions: they are all required for specific reasons, e.g. the app requires a WiFi connection in order to download the additional data.

A 3D shooter game with touchscreen controls—this is where opinions might differ. I had the opportunity to test Shadowgun on a Galaxy Note a little while ago: graphics were superb and controls were quite impressive, too. I will go into more details as to how Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ scores in that category in the next section of this review. First off, let's take a look at what Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ has to offer when it comes to storyline, gameplay, etc.


While Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ is a full-blown shooter game, it can't compete with what's available for PC or consoles. That is to say that some of the levels are smaller, the same locations are used for several levels and all of the baddies look like they've sprung from a giant clone-producing machine. However, you have to keep in mind that Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ is a game for mobile devices and thus simply can't compete with its big brothers out there. Plus, it offers about 50 different missions that are admittedly quite short but entertaining nonetheless. Not to mention a few goodies such as cut scenes, as well as weapons, armour, medi-kits and grenades that can be purchased from the shop. There's always enough money for ammunition and medi-kits, though you have to save up for more sophisticated weanponry.

The gameplay is all about offense/defense missions. The former consists of moving through a level, the latter of holding a position and defending it.
A few bumps along the otherwise relatively smooth Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ road: it occurred a few times that I took aim at an opponent that was ever so slightly standing behind an obstacle, and the result was that I didn't hit them.


The atmosphere is pretty fun, despite a few small hiccups. Bullets whizzing through the air, trenches, planes rumbling through the skies above, grenades exploding—ah, what more could you ask for?


There's a multiplayer mode that's pretty good (considering that you're playing on a mobile device), but, again, there are a few small rain clouds in the otherwise sunny skies of war and debauchery. For instance, should you be killed by an opponent you may very well resurface right in front of said opponent.


Bottom line:
Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ is a fun shooter game. A lot of things were done right and the overall atmosphere is engaging, despite a few hiccups.

 

Screen & Controls

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The Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ graphics are comparable to a Playstation 1 niveau but can hold their own to a design sensation such as Shadowgun. Controls are what you may have come to expect from a Gameloft game, that is to say they're good and sturdy and there are different layouts to choose from, even gyroscope. That said, controls are not always all that precise, and the gyroscope axis are inverted.

Speed & Stability

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Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ was tested on the Nexus S, probably one of the last tests we'll be doing on the device, seeing as our users seem more interested in tests on newer generation devices. But how does the app do on a singlecore Google device? The answer, fortunately, is good! I would compare the graphics to what you might see on a Playstation 1, and the app runs very smoothly indeed. What got my goat more than once are the tedious loading times: whether it's loading a level or waiting to pocket bonus coins—the screen can remain black for up to 10 seconds.

Price/Performance Ratio

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Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+ is available for free from the Android Market, and that's with all of the games features and no ad banners! Amazeballs! That said, the developers earn a penny here or there by charging extra for bonus features such as more weapons or starting a level over again straight away. Rest assured that purchasing bonuses is in no way a prerequisite when it comes to playing and enjoying this game.

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Reviews of this app in other languages

Review "Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+" from Jan 18, 2012 (French)

Review "Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+" from Jan 6, 2012 (Portuguese)

Review "Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+" from Jan 5, 2012 (Russian)

Review "Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+" from Jan 5, 2012 (Spanish)

Review "Brothers In Arms® 2 Free+" from Dec 28, 2011 (German)

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Market Comments

Amith, Apr 26, 2012
best game ever can play smoothly on galaxy ace..
georg, Apr 26, 2012
Glitchy and problematic Ok so I downloaded this game and really tried to get into it but I can't. It's poor maps, too reliant on dog tags and clunk, glitchy and only way to get more hp during mission is medikit. Multiplayer sucks. Poor aiming and sensetivity stops you from winning gunfights, when I hit shoot sometimes it doesn't. Have to reload wep at spawn. Spawn killers. Op weps. Dieing for nothing, rocket launchers everywhere. This game is really bad and clunky and mp is hardly playable. Waste of dl. Review made 4days in.
Brad, Apr 26, 2012
Not bad Gameloft, keep making good games, don't accept any trash. The st idiot games have had a good run, they have made their money and had their fun. Please make more good games. Your the android markets only hope. The android market is full of trash rubbish games for people who don't know any better. Looking forward to new games, keep em coming.
Sameer, Apr 26, 2012
Problems I have completed the game twise all m progress gets erased automatically...plz do smething...i luv it playing in multiplayer mode..
zicom, Apr 26, 2012
Uninstalling Great app..but all my game progress got erased..and one more glitch is that control joystick should be on left hand down corner and suddenly stayed to come on top leftcorner so I'm unable to play..
Avinash, Apr 26, 2012
Don't download Poor graphics in this free edition. Don't download it
Abdul, Apr 26, 2012
FOR PPL WHO PUT AVG AND BELOW IT U GUYS CAN SMD B1TCH3S!!!!! FREAKING AWESOME
Anonymous, Apr 26, 2012
Bugs! This game is highly recomended but too much bugs not fixed on my Samsung GT-S5830 (Galaxy Ace) yet! Fix it ASAP!
chen, Apr 26, 2012
No updates! Though the gaming experience is good but there is no update for android at all! Very laggy sometimes. Can't receive daily bonus. Please update!!
Avinash, Apr 26, 2012
Rate Nice app..
Ed, Apr 26, 2012
Force closed on my evo 3d during playing...
Fardin, Apr 26, 2012
Brothers in arms 2 global front Wow!
Jack, Apr 26, 2012
Force close Good game but it forcloses and erases data if you turn off your phone. Happens on xperia play.
allister, Apr 26, 2012
Fun Except for Data Loss Lost my data. Google and Gameloft not helping me. Oh well.......
Ben, Apr 26, 2012
hedgehog90 Great game its a must have if u have the right phone... To hard to get new guns, health and ammo please change
Maxine, Apr 26, 2012
Great game
Craig, Apr 25, 2012
Cant Play as Freezes on Level 5 Cant play the game or go any further on the game because at level 5 its freezes and the games is very sticky to play (the game isnt clear and very hard to play). its a good game and if they fixed that i would be recommending them a 5
Eesan, Apr 25, 2012
Can't play I can't play with gyroscope. when I tilt the phone from Side to another side it goes up and down. But the game is fun
Souheil, Apr 25, 2012
moussa i like it
Elliot James, Apr 25, 2012
Its okay Average free game modern combat would be much bettet though
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