Overview of the collectible edition of Homefront

The Russian cold, however, plays its role. I'm not talking about how we drove the French out back in the day, as our conversation today is certainly not about Napoleon's campaign in Moscow. But it seems that the contents of the Russian collector's edition Homefront were indeed influenced by this factor.


German Edition

The old versions of the edition included a clock-radio:


In Germany, for example, the collector's edition of this game includes such an entertaining gadget as a radio with mp3 player functions. Perfect for a soldier. The edition is called Voice of Freedom-Edition and costs 60 euros. Is it worth it? Perhaps, because, in addition to the clock, the contents also include an art book, the official soundtrack, a map of the United States' occupied zones, exclusive weapons for multiplayer, and some other small downloadable bonuses. If you're interested, you can buy it here.


Australian Edition

The Australians sat down, thought it over, and decided that, well, a clock is too "out of place," but a "propaganda brochure" is just right. What information it contains is entirely unknown to me, so the edition for 100 dollars is essentially a complete cat in a bag. By the way, for this price, in addition to the Homefront itself, you'll also receive: an art book, branded fabric patches (band-aids), an exclusive weapon type, and some other perks for multiplayer. Interested? Order it here.

Not enough content in the collector's editions? Then there’s the official guide for the game and the novella The Voice of Freedom at your disposal. In the guide, you will find a complete walkthrough, detailed strategies for the single player game, breakdown of every weapon, vehicle, class, analysis of various multiplayer tactics, interviews with key members of Kaos Studios, and much more. This wonder costs 30 American dollars. By the way, the author of the book, David Hodgson, has also written guides for games like Fallout New Vegas, Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead 2, Lost Planet 2, Assassin's Creed, Alan Wake, Crysis (at this point, Serik took a minute to pause and ponder)... The novella tells the story of a guy named Walker, who did not surrender to capture, did not fear the enemies and difficulties, but joined the resistance and is pulling his country out of a deep hole. The book is authored by well-known writers such as John Milius and Raymond Benson. Milius is primarily known for his screenplays for the films 'Apocalypse Now' and 'Conan the Barbarian', and overall, this talented author has worked on the scripts for more than thirty films. Benson became famous for his novels set in game universes (and beyond), such as Metal Gear Solid, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, and James Bond 007.

But forget them, the Western editions; I have the Russian version in my hands, so let's move directly to the photo review.

The "General" box of the edition. In reality, it is not as heavy as it might seem at first glance.


The back of the "General" box

A regular DVD box with two discs.


The disc with additional materials contains developer diaries in Russian, game trailers, and artwork previously available only to gaming magazines.

Passport cover. Leather. I checked. I burned it :)

A guide designed like a front-line newspaper. It contains standard information about the game: controls, multiplayer modes, installation instructions. Also, within the pages of the "New Citizen's Guide," you will find: a detailed breakdown of the M16 assault rifle, a crossword puzzle with all sorts of questions on the topic of Homefront (and some - remote), a maze, and something about a certain "Burger Town".


Overall view of the entire collector's edition.

And now for the most interesting part - a scarf with the "Homefront" logo. It’s black, stretches easily, fits even the most "muscular" neck. It serves its functions well: both decorative and practical. Although, I can't really speak about the latter with full confidence since the frost has only just retreated a couple of days ago. But if we consider this scarf as a scarf, in my opinion, it does its job excellently - the high collar won't allow even the nimblest wind to get through. And for an extra effect - exclusive photos with a character in the leading role: