Frontline Heroes is a game by now an action-packed, immersion-rich World War II shooter that perfectly merges historical authenticity with compelling gameplay. From the second you jump in the game thrusts you into the chaos and heroism of the time period during the game delivering a painstakingly created experience that honors the sacrifices made those who served, with visceral, epic action and all-new gameplay.

One of the game's strongest points is the level of details. The scenes are plenty and varied from the stormy beaches of Normandy to the snow covered forests of the Eastern front. Each map is full of life, dynamic weather, destructible cover, and environmental sound design draws players into the nerve-racking experience of head-to-head warfare. Weapons and vehicles have been with a new level of detail from the roar of the M1 Garand and the tactile quality of the Tiger tank right down to the small teams of soldiers diving to the ground with the latest motion capture techniques and the used to great effect.

On top of its great look and sound, Frontline Heroes offers a huge amount of variety in the gameplay. You can fight intense multiplayer battles, working with your team to ensure team achievement, or enjoy a single-player mode that follows the experiences of soldiers from different countries. The addition of the class system gives depth to the game, and potential for players to specialize, should they wish to be medics, snipers or engineers, each style benefits the team differently. It has solid, satisfyingly chunky gun play that rewards skill and strategy rather than simply running and gunning.

But what really makes the game is its emotional impact. Through this cinematic storytelling and in the use of subtle environmental details, it conveys the relationship, the despair and the endurance of the people who fought the war. Whether you're storming a bunker with your squad or having to hold the line in a desperate last stand, you'll experience an intensity that is guaranteed to make every moment count with Frontline Heroes.

A neat balance of historical homage and white-knuckle combat, Frontline Heroes isn't so much a game as it is an homage to the heroes of yore and is absolutely essential for anyone hankering for some good old wartime action.