It’s hard to consider anything as being “epic” when it’s being played on a three-inch screen. Credit then is due to the ever active GameLoft for trying to pull off Brothers in Arms on a mobile platform without sacrificing anything from its console brethren. Brothers in Arms ambitious nature does get in the way of the playing experience, but it contains some of the most impressive moments available on a mobile platform.
Detailed character models, complete with surprisingly in-depth character texture work, are the immediate standout of this third person action title. It’s yet another romp through the battlefields of World War II, and while using this as entertainment is beyond old, Brothers in Arms earns its place. Varied locales, massive battles, and solid replayability combine to create a worthy mobile investment.
The struggle that keeps this shooter from a truly high standard is the frame rate. It’s obvious that the platform is struggling to keep up with the developer’s vision. If it reaches 15 FPS at any time, that would be surprising. That said, it is steady even with air strikes, tanks, and multiple soldiers in view at once.
Frame rate makes aiming a struggle, while a generous auto targeting system picks up the slack. Movements are open with the QWERTY keyboard on the VX9900, including strafing to let the player believe they have full control. Vehicle segments, including multiple jeep runs and fun tank destruction moment’s stand out. Turning is a problem due to the low speed, though with practice, it’s possible to adjust.
In a meager amount of memory, Earned in Blood crams in loads of content. As you play, you’ll earn points which turns into ranking bonuses. The higher the difficulty, the more points you earn. Sadly, they’re purely for bragging rights. Two battlefields including Normandy and Tunis, offer widely varying settings and visuals.
What the two have in common are spectacular moments that make frustrating detours worthwhile. Massive destruction sequences showcase some unforgettable highlights, which include the full collapse of a church steeple to barreling through a building wall to meet your objective. Air strikes bring additional levels of destruction.
It may take a few levels to grasp what makes this 3-D effort worthwhile. The frame rate is an immediate turn off. When you see what was accomplished and what minor sacrifices were made to cram this much action into a mobile download, you can appreciate Brothers in Arms for the amount of dedication it took to create.
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