No first person shooter title painted the dire picture of World War 2 any better than the globally acclaimed Brothers in Arms series. When Gameloft released Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War [Free] back in late 2014, we were all excited to see a competitor rise up to face their successful Modern Combat series. But a competitor – it was not; at least not initially. It lacked the multiplayer mode that had millions addicted on the MC series and lacked the realism that the original Brothers in Arms games were notable for. However, with the recent release of the 1.3.1 Multiplayer update, the game slightly improved and we will tell you all about it once we introduce Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War to those that know nothing about it.

This game takes you into the memory of World War 2 from a third person perspective. Similar in its mechanics to Shadowgun, it is based on cover-based gameplay where you take cover behind barriers and obstacles to protect yourself from enemy fire. Being close in contact to the obstacles, your character automatically takes cover and by dragging the control arrow forward your character jumps over the obstacles. It is a straightforward procedure and no mobile gamer will find it hard to master.

Furthermore, you are presented with 6 campaigns that take you to unforgettable World War 2 battlefields – from the ashes of Paris to the dismantled hopes of Berlin. Each mission takes approximately 5 minutes to complete which can be argued to be as mobile as a game can get. On the other hand, the lack of depth in missions renders the game superficial and without meaning. The story is extremely lacking and this is unfortunate because the moral of the Brothers in Arms franchise was to help players understand the suffering and destruction that World War 2 brought about. Quite the contradiction, indeed. In addition, when you first start the campaign, there is only one of your brethren fighting by your side but you get to unlock more brothers as you progress. The wise thing to do is to choose each brother with the skills that you will require on the battlefield.

A frustrating aspect about the game is that it’s overwhelmed with in-app purchases. Everything that can be sold is on the selling table. Grenades, health packs, weapons, upgrades, abilities, and – we kid you not – even the option to stop yourself from bleeding is sold as well. Imagine if the game charged you upon increasing your volume; now that would have been the whole package! Unfortunately, constant mission failure can deplete you out of energy as well and you can either wait 15 minutes for a refill or buy your way into a refill. We must add that it does not mean that the game is unplayable but we want to be honest with you as it is our duty. This is just not what we would expect from a prestigious title such as Brothers in Arms. To be fair, you can gain more XP and in-game currency by completing the various side missions such as Assault, Sniper, Siege, and Stealth.

In regards to the control system, we have no complaints. In fact, it was very well designed and you are given 3 virtual joystick schemes to choose from. Sensitivity can be adjusted as you wish and HUD can be customized to your comfort. Gameloft has mastered the control system very well and we applaud them for it.

Moreover, the graphics were pretty decent and had minor similarity to the well-known Blitz Brigade but the gameplay felt more like Respawnables. The environments are extremely detailed and the game is vividly polished. You will definitely appreciate the beauty of its graphics. Another stunning thing that the developers incorporated is weather and time-of-day variations.

The best thing about the game is the Multiplayer mode which was just added to the game in update 1.3.1. The experience was pretty fascinating and felt like a fresh sequel of Respawnables has been released. You will play in 4 new maps that are beautifully designed and can either choose Free For All or Team Deathmatch. Like Modern Combat 5, you have a class-specific perks system where you can unlock features that can get you ahead of the game and spending cash can get you there even faster. There is definitely a lot of content in the game such as weapons, items, and abilities that differentiates you from your fellow gamers and this allows you to be creative in what you equip and upgrade. Another fun feature you will enjoy is the chat mode which every new game seems to integrate. Check out our Multiplayer gameplay below to get a good idea of how the Multiplayer mode looks in practice.

Fundamentally, what Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War was and is can be compared on polar extremes. Initially, it was released as a groundless mashup of a familiar experience and relentless consumption. Eventually, with the latest update it has become a substantial cover shooter with a thirst-quenching online experience. For its convivial & addictive online experience, prodigious graphics design, and intuitive control system; we believe this title is worth playing. While it lacks a decent campaign story and continuously prompts you to purchase the unnecessary; playing the multiplayer mode is definitely worth your time and why not? It is a free game after all. If you have been waiting for the next multiplayer game that will keep you hooked for a period of time, then you will find Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War a sufficient distraction. Perhaps, with more updates and reduction of monetary demands; this game may become the next big thing.

We rate it 7.9/10