Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood Critic Reviews

While Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood feels a bit too much like its predecessor in many ways, that's like saying "The Godather 2" was a bit too similar to "The Godfather."

The enemy AI is quite possibly the best I've ever seen in a console game.

In terms of presentation, technical gameplay, graphics, and audio, it's nearly impossible to rise above Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood in any area.

Another riveting experience in what should be a creatively exhausted landscape.

Thanks to a potent combination of ingenious tactical A.I., flawless squad controls, and terrifying audio/visuals, these games are a perfect balance of realism and playability, without resorting to heavy-handed scripting and the predictable linearity in level designs found in its contemporaries. In fact, Blood is so good, it actually manages to put its predecessor to shame.

The single player campaign features an improved AI difficulty and the new skirmish mode adds plenty more hours of replay.

The voice acting is outstanding and the missions were well thought out.

It is as good as the previous game, and then some with the enhancements that were made. Most notably, in the computer AI that puts up so much more of a fight than even the best FPS games.

Excellent sense of immersion, great storytelling.

Having rejuvenated the tired genre, the sequel tightens up the gameplay and spruces up the visuals. Nothing major, but massively fun nonetheless.

But if you fancy a deep, serious game that represents a huge challenge - and aren't adverse to constantly studying a map and positioning your men before seeing any action - then this war hero is in a league of its own.

Players have access to better weapons (machine guns, grenades) early on in this sequel, and it definitely makes for a much more exciting experience.

If you're looking for a harder and longer version of Brothers in Arms, Earned in Blood fits the bill -- although it can be hard to shake the feeling that you've trudged through these fields and villages before.

Gearbox has a solid franchise here, and if they can boost the graphics and bring the environments into play more, then they could rival "Call of Duty" for best WWII series on the market.

The game does have some linear aspects and is mission-based, but this is a smart game that draws players into the storyline and backs the content angle up with solid graphics, smart AI and great audio tracks.

Though it doesn't deviate at all from the formula established by the first game, the smarter AI and new multiplayer modes just add to an already excellent shooter.

Earned in Blood offers a rather similar experience to its excellent predecessor, with improved enemy artificial intelligence and additional multiplayer options. The novelty has worn off just a bit, though.

An awesome game and earns a great deal of respect and admiration, but doesn't quite earn what I wish it would.

Another authentic WWII experience with only the intensity and integrity that the Brothers in Arms series can provide. Yes, it's more of the same, but the original was so good.

This is a thinking man's game; jump out and rush like Rambo and not even a pair of well-oiled pecs will save you.