The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific Xbox 360
The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific Image
Metascore
35 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critics What's this?

User Score
5.8 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Summary: The History Channel takes you to the Battle for the Pacific where you will experience history brought to life in one of the defining campaigns of World War II. Relive epic land battles fought on some of the most brutal and unforgiving battlefields in recorded history. Retake strategically important locations throughout the Pacific Theatre that are vital to the allies on the Road to Tokyo. Play through the eyes of an American GI as you experience intense, no holds barred action against an opponent for which surrender isn't an option! Fire authentic allied and axis weaponry including sub-machine guns, sniper rifles, anti-aircraft guns, pistols, and grenades Relive History - each level begins with a documentary video featuring actual battle footage, key facts and statistics, and the importance that the battle ultimately played in the allied victory. Fight from Henderson Field in Guadalcanal through the Philippines to Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. Experience some of the most exotic and forbidden battlefields including dense jungles and barren volcanic islands. Face the harsh realities of war as you engage the enemy on the frontlines. Fight alongside squadron members reacting to the events of the battlefield, where fighting is often hand to hand and your objective is simple - defeat the enemy at all costs. Based on actual battles including storming the beaches in an amphibious assault, recapturing a strategic airfield, defending against an enemy assault, going on a search and destroy mission, fighting through fortified caves and scaling Mount Suribachi to plant the American flag. Play online as an American or Japanese soldier in your favorite individual and team based modes including elimination, team elimination, death match, team death match and capture the flag on battlefields painstakingly recreated from topographical maps and historical records. Battles come to life amidst exploding artillery, whistling bullets, falling comrades, unrelenting enemies and much more. [Activision]… Collapse

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 8 out of 11
  1. PGNx Media
    60
    Battle for the Pacific's presentation isn't bad but it's gameplay has too many flaws to be recommendable. These flaws become even more apparent in light of the increased FPS competition on the Xbox 360. Skip this.
  2. IGN
    45
    The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific isn't necessarily an atrocious game, but it just isn't that fun and brings so very little to the table.
  3. Game Chronicles
    40
    Just too little and far too late. The WWII genre isn’t exactly short on titles these days nor is the FPS genre. If you plan on releasing a game in either (and especially both) you had better bring your “A” game.
  4. GamesRadar
    40
    There are a ton of fine shooters hitting shelves this year that are good enough to go down in history. It would be a shame to waste your money paying full price for this heap, which instead takes history down with it.

See all 11 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. ThomasA.
    10
    This game was incredibly realistic and historical. The amount of history that took place in World War II was enormous, and you can always count on the History Channel to present it in new and exciting ways! Now you don't just learn about the history - you experience all of the history from a first-person perspective! It's really amazing what they have done!… Expand
  2. CrisS.
    10
    Seeing the visuals in this game were more magical then watching my child being born. It's a non stop action thrill ride that will go down in my books as one of the greatest experiances of my life. God Bless Activision Value and God Bless AMERICA!… Expand
  3. Steve
    7
    Looks good but it's a little choppy. Haven't got that far into it to make a real good review but so far i would say it was average at best.
  4. NathanC.
    4
    I feel a regretable set of circumstances has arised to create this game. The graphics are choppy and too uniform, the AI is empty of intelligence, and the historical context is questionable. That's the "His Story Channel" for you. I might be coming down too hard, but WW II was a very real and serious business. Tell you what, just rent "The Thin Red Line," that is more accurate and even, if I must, Happy.… Expand

See all 11 User Reviews

Current X360 Games

Full List »
  1. BioShock Infinite
    Metascore: 93
  2. The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series
    Metascore: 92
  3. Far Cry 3
    Metascore: 91
  4. Tomb Raider
    Metascore: 86
  5. BattleBlock Theater
    Metascore: 85
  6. Injustice: Gods Among Us
    Metascore: 81
  7. Terraria
    Metascore: 81
  8. Metro: Last Light
    Metascore: 80
  9. Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
    Metascore: 80
  10. Gears of War: Judgment
    Metascore: 79
  11. Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
    Metascore: 79
  12. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
    Metascore: 77
  13. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
    Metascore: 75
  14. Resident Evil: Revelations
    Metascore: 75
  15. Defiance
    Metascore: 59
  16. Dead Island: Riptide
    Metascore: 57
  17. Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel
    Metascore: 54
  18. Star Trek The Video Game
    Metascore: 43
  19. The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
    Metascore: 32
  20. Double Dragon II: Wander of the Dragons
    Metascore: 18
All Current Games »