17. MULTIPLAYER

Master Medal of Honor: Rising Sun's multiplayer! Learn about game modes, weapon sets, level layouts, and how to set up custom matches with friends or bots.

Alright, let's dive into the multiplayer for Medal of Honor: Rising Sun. This is where the game really shines for replay value, letting you jump in solo against AI-controlled bots or team up with up to three of your buddies for some good old-fashioned competitive fun.

LEVELS

You've got a solid selection of nine maps to choose from, each inspired by some of the game's single-player missions. Here's the rundown:

• Battleship Raiders - Based on "Day of Infamy"
• Shima Field - Based on "Fall of Philippines"
• Marauders at Midnight - Based on "Midnight Raid on Guadalcanal"
• Solomon Showdown - Based on "Pistol Pete Showdown"
• Death in the Orient - Based on "Singapore Sling"
• Calumpit Chaos - Based on "Fall of Philippines"
• Idol Assault - Based on "In Search of Yamashita's Gold"
• Boxcar Brawl - Based on "A Bridge on the River Kwai"
• Hangar Havoc - Based on "Supercarrier Sabotage"

WEAPON SETS

Picking the right loadout can make all the difference. You've got a variety of weapon sets to choose from, each with a different mix of firearms. Some are great for close-quarters combat, while others excel at long-range engagements. Here's what's available:

• Us Balanced (4 weapons) - Thompson, M1 Garand, Shotgun, B.A.R
• Made in Japan (2 weapons) - Type II LMG, Type 99 LMG
• Sharpshooter (3 weapons) - Pistol, M1 Garand, Sniper Rifle
• Boomsticks (3 weapons) - B.A.R, Shotgun, Bazooka
• MOH Classic (4 weapons) - Pistol, M1 Garand, Thompson, B.A.R
• Clandestine (3 weapons) - Welrod, Sniper Rifle, Sten Mk II
• Automatics (4 weapons) - Sten Mk II, Type II LMG, B.A.R, Type 99 LMG
• One Shot Kills (4 weapons) - Welrod, Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, Bazooka
• Pistols Only (2 weapons) - Pistol, Welrod
• Rifles Only (3 weapons) - M1 Garand, Sniper Rifle, Shotgun
• Coll. Damage (1 weapon) - Bazooka
• Imported (4 weapons) - Welrod, Sten Mk II, Type II LMG, Type 99 LMG
• Duelist (1 weapon) - Welrod
• Infantryman (1 weapon) - M1 Garand

VARIABLES

When you set up a match, you've got a lot of control over how it plays out. These settings can totally change the feel of a game, so don't be afraid to experiment!

• Game Mode: You can go for Free-for-All, where it's every player for themselves, or dive into Team Deathmatch, pitting you against an opposing team.
• Time Limit: Decide how long you want each match to last. Once the timer runs out, the game ends.
• Kill Limit: Set a target number of kills. The first player or team to reach this count wins the round.
• Friendly Fire: Turn this on if you want to be able to damage your teammates (careful with those explosives!). Turn it off if you want to avoid accidental team kills.
• Character Select: This is where you decide who's in the match. You can fill up the available slots with bots, or leave some empty if you prefer fewer opponents or want to play with fewer friends.