Medal of Honor: Airborne

If you're into World War II shooters, Medal of Honor: Airborne is one of those games that still holds up pretty well, even years after its release. It came out back in August 2021, developed by EA Los Angeles, and was available on Windows and Xbox. The game drops you right into the action following the Normandy Invasion, specifically around the beaches of Dieppe, France. You play as part of an airborne unit, and let me tell you the feeling of jumping out of a plane and landing behind enemy lines never gets old.

One of the coolest things about Medal of Honor: Airborne is how it blends history with gameplay. You’ll come across events like the atomic bomb drop, which adds a layer of realism to the whole experience. And the character selection is pretty neat too you can choose to be a soldier, a medic, an officer, an engineer, or even take to the skies as an aerial fighter. Each role changes how you approach missions, which keeps things fresh. The controls are smooth; keyboard for movement, mouse for aiming classic FPS setup that just works.

Most of the game happens on the ground, but there are moments where you hop into vehicles like tanks and helicopters, which breaks up the on foot action nicely. One mission has you flying a chopper through tight underground tunnels, while another lets you soar across a sky bridge in a plane. Your main goal? Take out as many enemies as you can and make it to the end alive. The maps are designed to mimic real locations, which really pulls you into the atmosphere of WWII. All in all, it’s a solid pick for anyone who loves historical shooters with a mix of strategy and action.