The one that started it all...
One thing that stands as a testament to this game's longevity is the number of people still playing the online multiplayer. With the world of online shooters dominated by such modern classics as Halo and Team Fortress 2, the multiplayer community for Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is surprisingly large. And for good reason. Although the game's presentation is outdated and its options are limited by today's standards, it is still one of the most authentic World War II shooters ever created, not to mention being a blast to play. The gameplay is varied and challenging; mission objectives range from sabotage to infiltration to guerrilla warfare, resulting in a game that keeps the player alert by forcing him to adapt to different situations throughout the game. And what's better, the single-player campaign clocks in at about 20 hours (if all secondary objectives are completed); add to that the intense multiplayer mode, and this is one game that you will be playing for quite a while. Furthermore, if you really like the game, there are two expansions (Spearhead and Breakthrough) which add an extra 15 hours or so of single-player missions, as well as a few extra options for multiplayer. Altogether, the entire package should not cost more than twenty dollars, a real value for the money.
To be honest, I can find very little wrong with this game. In fact, the only things that could really be improved are the graphics and sound quality, which is to be expected in a six-year-old game. All in all, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is an extraordinary game, a masterpiece in the World War II shooter genre. Many have tried to imitate it, but few have been able to improve upon its excellent gameplay, authentic presentation, and intense multiplayer--the same qualities that have MoH fans coming back to the original all these years later.