Medal of Honor: Frontline was praised by critics for its addictive gameplay, excellent soundtrack, and detail in the environments. Its opening D-Day mission is said to be one of the greatest introductions in video game history. For PlayStation 2, it received an 88 on Metacritic based on 29 reviews. For Xbox, it received an 81 based on 18 reviews. For GameCube, it received an 80 based on 16 reviews.
《⭐》 The D-Day sections as well as the beginning of the Storm In The Port features numerous homages to the 1998 war film, Saving Private Ryan. In fact, the entire first level of Storm In The Port is a replica of the set from the film.
《⭐》 If the player enters the code, FRESH DEMO, into the password typewriter and return the main menu, a short gag reel will play after roughly half a minute of remaining idle.
《⭐》 Michael Giacchino produced a completely original score for this entry in the series.
