With all the political tumultuousness in this country, I am reminded of a kinder, gentler time when the only badguys we needed to worry about were the ol’ “Russkies.” That’s right. I’m referring, of course, to the Cold War where everyone knew who the badguys were, battles were fought discreetly for the most part and, ultimately, the “goodguys” won. But what if that were not the case? What if the building intensity between the two great superpowers completely boiled over to the point of invasion? This is the question posited by IO Interactive’s underrated gem, Freedom Fighters, from 2003. This multiplatform actioner built on the same engine that facilitated the beloved Hitman series flew in under the radar – much like the game’s antagonists – but its soundtrack arrived with fire and gusto thanks to Jesper Kyd.
Join me as we fight off the Soviet invasion of New York City with one of the best soundtracks of the last ten years! (more…)
