Brothers in Arms DS

Brothers in Arms DS is a game for the Nintendo DS, developed by Gameloft after an Gearbox Software license, and published by Ubisoft. It is part of a...
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7.5
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.3
(30 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
7.7
(587 ratings)

Game Overview

Brothers in Arms DS is a game for the Nintendo DS, developed by Gameloft after an Gearbox Software license, and published by Ubisoft. It is part of a series established by Gearbox's Brothers in Arms: Road...

The Good

Graphics push the DS hardware to its limits, Cover mechanic works well and is quite useful, Can be mindless fun in short bursts.

The Bad

Controls are awkward and can cause physical pain, No real story and simple objectives make the experience pretty shallow, Too many sacrifices were made in bringing the series to the DS, Lots of annoying visual and camera quirks.

The Bottom Line

Brothers In Arms DS brings all the action and strategy of the series to a handheld, utilizing the DS Touch Screen to control the squad. Fight in 16 different missions and use a wide range of weapons such as bazookas, sniper rifles, and grenades, or fight in major multiplayer battles with three of your friends in different multiplayer modes.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
60/100
score

With Brothers In Arms DS, Ubisoft has proven that it's technically possible to bring the series to the DS--but just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

GameZone review logo
70/100
score

A technically impressive game, but a few weak elements keep it from being a truly great game.

IGN review logo
80/100
score

It looks and sounds absolutely fantastic, and the gameplay is almost up to that same quality.

Game Features

First Brothers In Arms for the DS System: Exclusively designed for Nintendo DS with easy-to-use, stylus-based controls such as using the Touch Screen to aim, with the camera following the stylus.
Impressive, Realistic 3D Graphics: Incredibly detailed environments with highly believable characters and enemies, cinematic camera angles, and great animation.
Drivable Vehicles: Drive a recon car or a Sherman Tank. Use a wide range of weapons such as bazookas, sniper rifles, grenades and more to destroy your enemy.
16 Missions and Three Different Campaigns: Relive the intensity of WWII through three different campaigns, from Normandy to North-Africa and Ardennes.
Redesigned New Multiplayer Experience: Fight major multiplayer battles with three of your friends in different multiplayer modes, including Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch.
Contextual Movements: Gameplay adapted to the Nintendo DS hardware with auto-cover behind walls or auto-recovering life system.
An Unrivalled Sense of Drama: Experience a stronger emotional factor, due to the third-person view and dialogue between soldiers.

Game Specs

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (1-4)

 

Controller Functions

4x4 CAR CONTROLS

Control Pad
Steer

B Button
Accelerate

 

Y Button
Brake. Reverse.

 
GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Pad
Move

A Button
Strafe Right (Left-Handed Controls)

B Button
Move Backward (Left-Handed Controls)

X Button
Move Forward (Left-Handed Controls)

 

Y Button
Strafe Left (Left-Handed Controls)

L Button
Shoot

Touch Screen
Aim. Reload. Use Objects. Change Weapon. Throw Grenades. Zoom.

Start
Pause Menu

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Violence, Language
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:6/19/2007
Publisher:Ubisoft
Developer:Gameloft
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
7
Gameplay
7
Graphics
9
Sound
9
Concept
7
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
7/10

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