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Freedom Fighters
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Io Interactive
Genre(s): Third-Person Action, Turn-Based Strategy
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: October 1, 2003
Summary
With fierce conflict unfolding in the streets of America, itÂ’s your patriotic duty to fight back. Take on the role of Christopher Stone, and evolve from an average New Yorker into a fearless patriot who recruits and leads an army of freedom fighters in the streets of New York City. Freedom Fighters combines the depth of a squad-based game with the intensity of an action-packed war game, all of which unfolds in the streets, subways, and buildings of the ultimate urban battleground. [Electronic Arts]
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What The Critics Said
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GameSpot
Deftly avoids the many pitfalls of AI squad tactics, and this, combined with great control, mission design, and presentation, makes for a truly fantastic game.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
One of the most interesting titles to come out for the Nintendo GameCube and any Cube gamer would be foolish to pass a game like this up.
Read Full Review >Cinescape
While the gameplay is pretty tight, it’s the addition of charisma and squad mates that sets the game apart.
Read Full Review >Inside Gamer Online
With the fabulous visuals, outstanding soundtracks, and easy to pick up gameplay, this is one game that you are sure to enjoy time and time again. Now move out soldier.
Read Full Review >Nintendophiles
The concept for the game is wholly imaginative, and I can't think of any game out there with a similar type of control to it.
Read Full Review >IGN
A game that gets better the more you play it. The challenge increases at the same rate as your skills and abilities so that you're really appreciating the level of control you've got towards the end and the cool action you can create because of it.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
Gameplay is solid, but camera control is severely lacking. [Jan 2004, p.159]
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Eliminating enemy forces and hoisting our country's colors high above Manhattan rooftops never feels repetitive... Sadly, Freedom Fighters is over too quickly, it's easily completed during a weekend sitting. [Oct 2003, p.131]
G4 TV
It's a little short, but with four difficulty levels there's plenty of challenge. And since the battles play out differently depending on your actions, there's a good amount of replay value here.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
The AI is surprisingly excellent - if you send a batch of troops out to scout, they will take up careful positions, scale machine gun positions, engage the enemy, and redeploy defensively without any more commands having to be issued.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
A good third-person, team-building, shooter for the GameCube. But it needs more depth to the AI, longer levels and less linear missions.
Read Full Review >games(TM)
It's far less intricate than a regular squad-based game, yet it retains all the elements that make them fun - as opposed to a title like Brute Force, which had none of them. A fine display of IO's creative talent. [Oct 2003, p.116]
GameSpy
The qualifications -- short length, lack of replay value, and control issues -- knock the game down value-wise, even though I think anyone who's attracted to quick, violent squad play will have a good time.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
Relentlessly entertaining, finely crafted and smartly engaging. [Oct 2003, p.73]
GameCube Europe
The story may be weak and the opposition dumb; the lack of depth doesn’t have to stop you from having a great time blasting some Soviets in this otherwise decent game.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.9 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Steve gave it a10:
Easily the best squad-based shooter for Nintendo. The multiplayer mode is my favorite with 2-3 friends hecticly fighting for the flag.
Mr. Orange gave it a10:
Vastly underrated and often overlooked. This is one of the best squad based shooters to come around in a long time.
Abby L. gave it a10:
This game is really fun, I enjoy roaming the streets and killing soviets.
Jeremy B. gave it a9:
I loved this game! It is truely a hidden treasure in the gamecube lineup. The controls, graphics, levels, and story are all great. It can be a little cheesy in parts, but for the most part you really want to see what happens in the story. I wish that this game had gotten more press and hype because it was different from anything out there. The control system of the other trooops in your squad make the game worth it in it's own right. If there was a sequel for this game, I would by this system just for this game! It is what a game should be...fun and addictive!
Soul Calibur 2 gave it a 10:
It's nice to see a game that doesn't involve super government agents or spies. The main player is actually a plumber (remind us of anyone...). This is a great game that is similar to Desert Storm except it is a lot better.
Matt S. gave it a 10:
This game is probably one of the best games i have played in a long time. The team feature really helps as you can leave your guys to cover you( they even use the mounted machine guns) send them into battle as you snipe for them or just lead a charge. You can also split the teams so you can leave 3 guys to cover you, 2 to go out ahead and 2 to stick with you. You can command up to 12. The storyline is great,but it was ripped off a great movie from the 80's called Red Dawn, the only difference is Red Dawn is in Colorado and this is in New York. You can see some famous places in the background, but you never really go to any. You choose a weapon before the level, bt you can drop that and take a enemies then get your old one back. The only problem is that this game ends too quickly, but it leaves the end open to a new game. And how you end the levels is truley patriotic. As you get to the flag pole of the building you captured, you take down the stinking Soviet Union flag and raise the ole red, white, and blue. This game is a must for everyone. It brings back the good old bloodshed for our nation that is truely turning into pansies. Also Red Dawn is a must see if you like this game.
Zack O. gave it a 10:
Fantastic game. the game allows lots of strategy, depth, and a excellent and haunting storyline. The recruiting system is truly unique. the only downside, which is minor, is that the game is a little on the short side. the multiplayer is so much fun to play with friends, and the game has the best style ive ever seen in a gamecube game. kinda reminds me of the revolutionary war. long live chris stone!
