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It's time to smash the old reds, whites and blues because we have the most insanely patriotic games of all time! These games make you proud to be a red-blooded American - even if you aren't.
And we're not talking about all that mundane, boring patriotism your grandma finds so great. We are talking about the most ridiculous, most powerful amazement that all real gamers should enjoy. So fire up the grill, pop some fireworks, and join us as we list 10 insanely patriotic games you can (and should) play this July 4th.
# 1: Medal of Honor (1999)
We have to start with a true classic of the genre. is one of the first WWII games on consoles - it's also the direct progenitor of the WWII gaming boom that followed its release. There is nothing better than fighting against everyone's favorite villains - the Nazis, duh. Developed by, it was a real gem in the PS1 FPS era.
What makes it really special is a story written by director Stephen Spielberg. You can feel the adventure - a particularly impressive mission involves infiltrating a U-Boat, sinking it, and then detonating the ballast for temporary resurfacing. There is a hint of adventure in Indiana Jones that makes this shooter more than an overly reverent story of military sacrifice. It makes him totally awesome.
It is also one of the first soundtracks provided by the incredible Michael Giacchino. This dude is awesome, and now he's busy providing memorable music for all of the Pixar and Star Wars movies.
# 2: freedom fighters
There is nothing more American than revolution, and Freedom Fighters is all about wrapping up in old glory and defeating the oppressors. This time it's an alternate story where the Soviet Union continued to gain strength after WWII, eventually becoming strong enough to take control of the continental United States - or at least the East Coast.
It's an incredibly unrealistic adventure, but it's also totally awesome - thanks to a rousing orchestral soundtrack and the ability to command your loyal followers on epic third-person missions. The hero of the anti-Soviet resistance is called the phantom of freedom. Come on, how can something like that not get on our list?
