What do you expect from a Modern Military Shooter?
So, after playing a fair bit I am pretty mixed on this game. The single player is good and the visuals are excellent, but something about it lacks the polish and depth of BF3. So here is a quick review from me:
Single Player
The single player imo is definitely more "story" driven than others in it's genre, but honestly that is never what I come to these games for. It often tries to hit sappy points with its overly dramatic plot but it mostly falls short. However, for my tastes the SP is fantastic, excellent set pieces, great visuals, and varied gameplay. There is only soo much we can expect in the modern military genre and I think the SP nails it on all ends. The single player campaign is definitely one of the most well done in the modern military genre, I know that isn't saying much but if that is what you come to for in these games you will enjoy your time. The action isn't over the top and ridiculous like COD but is still very thrilling.
PROS
-Excellent Visuals
-Great atmosphere
-Superb Set-pieces
-Believable scenarios
CONS
-Sappy story
-Short
-It's a modern military fps...
Multiplayer
The multiplayer is OK, nothing to write home about but definitely better than COD. Shooting feels tight, progression is a decent IV drip, but the class and weapon split seems off(eg. unlocking iron sights...WTF?). The game modes are varied and add a change of pace to the often crowded genre, the maps are decent but there are definitely a few "last minute" additions. The game is definitely best played with a "known" squad since it relies on squad tactics heavily. Gameplay is tight and will only get better with subsequent patches.
PROS
-Tight gameplay
-Excellent Visuals
-Great sound design
-Interesting Class/Weapon system
-Promotes Team-play
-Weapons feel great
-Happy medium between COD/BF type shooters
CONS
-Awkward progression/unlocks(some may see as a plus)
-Inconsistent player/server matching
-Cluttered interface
-Max 20 players
-Remnants of console focused design
All in all MOH is a well designed game, it has it's shortfalls but nothing that doesn't seem like it could be remedied. If you are coming to this game for a well written and impactful story I can say that the modern military genre is not for you, but if you are looking for a quick diversion in this crowded genre it definitely makes a great choice. I mostly play these games for the multiplayer and I am definitely enjoying it more than your run of the mill COD's but that being said, I won't be moving over from BF3 any time soon...
MOH makes a commendable attempt at an already crowded genre. IT pulls off the fundamentals well but it lacks the polish and scale that a game like BF3 brings to the table. However, if I were to recommend a military focused game this season it would be MOH, even though I haven't play the next COD I don't really think my opinion will change. If you are still debating if this game is worth your 60 bucks maybe wait for a black Friday sale since it is definitely worth the $30 I spent with my BF3: Premium discount.