Day of Defeat: Source

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1930 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,699 out of 1930
  2. Mixed: 113 out of 1930
  3. Negative: 118 out of 1930
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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. uhik
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Easily a 10/10. I went in thinking that it would be horrible like Half-Life: Source. I played the original game first and I loved it. When I tried this version, I knew it was better than the original. The bad things in the original were the UI and jumping taking up most of your stamina. This fixed those and had better graphics. Best WWII multiplayer game.
  3. Jyadaus
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    I am angry to myself why i find this game to late. Its great game. dod_strand, dod_donner are graet maps of this game.

    Underrated = Day of Defeat: Source
  4. ZeGeils
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    It's great semi-realistic online multi-player. The graphics are good considering it's age. The game-play is great and the maps are awesome. The game does lack activity, but there are enough servers to keep it going. The game is pretty hard to get into because the players who are left are more or less pros, so you can expect a rough start if you are not used to fps games
  5. davskal
    Jul 24, 2014
    9
    Almost a perfect multiplayer game. It depends a lot, whether you find a good server with a lot of great people, but once you do, you do not want to play anything else. The smoothness of the gameplay, the lack of stupid unlocks and P2W purchasables is really rare these days. The fact that Source engine still looks great after 10+ years is giving the game nice graphical output. MultiplayerAlmost a perfect multiplayer game. It depends a lot, whether you find a good server with a lot of great people, but once you do, you do not want to play anything else. The smoothness of the gameplay, the lack of stupid unlocks and P2W purchasables is really rare these days. The fact that Source engine still looks great after 10+ years is giving the game nice graphical output. Multiplayer shooter as I'd love it.… Expand
  6. Betars
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    Many server mods are terrible, just like any games on the source engine. A bunch of screaming 12-years old bossing around. But that doesn't take much away from game-play. After seven years, it's still an amazing game, featuring many game modes and variety, balanced classes, fantastic graphics. Anyone can mod the game, which is another terrific feature.

    Highly recommended, if you're into    Many server mods are terrible, just like any games on the source engine. A bunch of screaming 12-years old bossing around. But that doesn't take much away from game-play. After seven years, it's still an amazing game, featuring many game modes and variety, balanced classes, fantastic graphics. Anyone can mod the game, which is another terrific feature.

    Highly recommended, if you're into relatively old FPS games.    … Expand
  7. Bensib
    Dec 30, 2013
    10
    Perfect Game teamplay & ambiance, lovely community, great shooter! There are beautiful communitymaps out there, skins and mods like in CSS. You need to play it more than 2h to get a real impression of the game.
  8. keefbaker
    Oct 27, 2013
    8
    Still fun to this day. As opposed to a lot of the "Play to unlock" or even "Pay to win" titles, this is a pure, balanced world war 2 shooter with no messing about,.
  9. 00Nuclear00
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    I like the fast gameplay and the unique weapon rebound in this game! Compared to other ww2 games (like cod) dods requires a bit more skill to aim right.

    Hope that Valve bring out a new DOD when they release HL3.
  10. stranglehold
    Aug 2, 2013
    8
    Hearing bullets wiz past your head as you hear the crackle of machine gun fire in the background is something that I have yet to experience in any game.
  11. DaKrazeeDude
    May 2, 2013
    10
    Great game. Simple and fun. No bugs, no funny business, and nothing over/underpowered.
    For those who enjoy the simple games it's loads of fun.
    For those who don't enjoy the simple games, it's still loads of fun.
    for 9.99 just go buy it.
  12. Lt_Alex
    Jan 2, 2013
    10
    This game is ultra-realistic, the soldier's chats are incredible and the weapons are really good, with the real characteristics. I'ts nice, I strongly recommend this game to the WWII fans. But theres one thing I hate... the teamwork. If you're lucky and find good players, you'll enjoy a lot, but if you find rushers... mmm. Rated 10/10 for a real-nice game!
  13. Hudson633
    Aug 15, 2012
    8
    Much like CS:S this is a faithful recreation of a HL1 mod, redesigned with the care and attention to detail it deserved. Valve didn't keep the British army in, but the core gameplay is the same. It's tense, although not very exciting. You get killed easily, respawn quickly, and never give up attacking.
  14. CoreOfDeath
    Mar 10, 2012
    10
    A good world war 2 first person shooter built round the source engine.Perfectly captures that ww2 feel,the weapons,the clothing,the maps.Really enjoyed this one and will do so for many years.
  15. namDa65
    Feb 5, 2012
    9
    Right next to counter strike for source mod goodness. Though feeling somewhat dated, the game still has its moments. The community is still very active as well. Custom map support, blahblah, everything you get for being a source game released by valve!
  16. gilas18
    Dec 30, 2011
    10
    The best WW2 multiplayer game. I dont see why people dont like this. It has what do you espect in a game like this: realistic gameplay, great environments, great gameplay, doesnt take to much time to load, doesnt wait until the round finishes like CSS, good graphics for its time and the community is great and friendly. I dont see any failure, a perfect 10.
  17. MrGlas
    Sep 7, 2011
    10
    I am addicted to this game! Spend great hours and nights playing this great WWII game. Felt like playing with a family in a well balanced game with awesome maps and great weapons.
  18. mcglath
    Aug 28, 2011
    9
    Great, gritty war game with great mechanics. Fun to play and extremely engrossing. Outstanding graphics for 2005 - still good enough in 2011 that their antiquity isn't noticeable unless someone's exploiting a glitch. Great gaming community with helpful veterans. Games are usually very well-balanced. Now that it's $2.49 on steam, there's really no reason not to give it a try if you're intoGreat, gritty war game with great mechanics. Fun to play and extremely engrossing. Outstanding graphics for 2005 - still good enough in 2011 that their antiquity isn't noticeable unless someone's exploiting a glitch. Great gaming community with helpful veterans. Games are usually very well-balanced. Now that it's $2.49 on steam, there's really no reason not to give it a try if you're into FPS. That's the cost of like 2.5 Kit-Kats!… Expand
  19. sergon
    Aug 15, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is effin epicsauce/ i luv to pwn noobs all day with my sniper gun!!! YES DOD:S IS AWESOME! :DDDDDDDDDD woot yeah!!!!



    the only bad thing is that i get killed alot!! but that dpes not lower the score because DOD source's epicsauciness cancels it out111!!    … Expand
  20. CGDReview
    Jul 4, 2011
    10
    Day of Defeat is a brilliant game and deserves all the praise it can get. Having played this game for a few years with my friends and having only recently bought it I would say job well done! I prefer this to CounterStrike as you have intense battles which could go on for 30 minutes unlike sitting waiting for your team to win. This game provides action from the start. The maps are reallyDay of Defeat is a brilliant game and deserves all the praise it can get. Having played this game for a few years with my friends and having only recently bought it I would say job well done! I prefer this to CounterStrike as you have intense battles which could go on for 30 minutes unlike sitting waiting for your team to win. This game provides action from the start. The maps are really well set out and the weapons are extremely realistic.… Expand
  21. asswhipe
    Mar 28, 2011
    10
    i think for a game that was made quite a while ago, it is pretty good. if there was one thing i would have to look down upon, it would be the fact that you cant customize you own weapons. other than that, two thumbs up! ;)
  22. AntiPro
    Feb 27, 2011
    9
    My online FPS history started with the original UT and later UT3. Both excellent yet strategically void games. Then I tried CS:S for a while, only to conclude that it is simply a broken game: Barely any strategy going on, dominated by aim grunts and rather backward balancing (better players get more weapons and armor?!). But then I hit upon DoD:S and have several hundreds hours of playMy online FPS history started with the original UT and later UT3. Both excellent yet strategically void games. Then I tried CS:S for a while, only to conclude that it is simply a broken game: Barely any strategy going on, dominated by aim grunts and rather backward balancing (better players get more weapons and armor?!). But then I hit upon DoD:S and have several hundreds hours of play time on it now. It feels like CS:S to some extent, but the player base is generally more mature, it's almost perfectly balanced, and encourages strategy and thought a lot more. I was awful at DoD:S for quite a while, but at least I wanted to keep playing during that time, where CS:S continuously managed to make me angry. It's a pity that DoD:S never got the wide market appeal that it deserves, even though the game is excellent without it too of course. I give it a 9 because perfection doesn't exist.… Expand
  23. Sirob
    Dec 13, 2010
    10
    The best game I ever played. Ultra realistic and very nice looking. I play for 3 years now and I can't get bored. I recommend this game to every WW2 games fan.

    10/10 ! awesome game
  24. TestAce
    Nov 30, 2010
    10
    People that compare this to newer WWII games are doing it wrong. If a new WWII game isn't better than I wouldn't rate it [the new one] very high at all. For its time DoD is very good. Like Counter-Strike there is a small learning curve and there seems to be a bit of a botting problem but not too serious. Weapons are realistic with recoil so pulling a trigger and holding it isn't going toPeople that compare this to newer WWII games are doing it wrong. If a new WWII game isn't better than I wouldn't rate it [the new one] very high at all. For its time DoD is very good. Like Counter-Strike there is a small learning curve and there seems to be a bit of a botting problem but not too serious. Weapons are realistic with recoil so pulling a trigger and holding it isn't going to net you any kills, likewise not knowing a map isn't going to help.… Expand
  25. BrainL
    Jan 13, 2010
    9
    THIS GAME IS AWESOME!!! Awesome Multiplayer! I like what the game is based of WWll. I love shooting Nazis ^^
  26. RichardM
    Jan 11, 2010
    10
    Not as groundbreaking as cod4. But underneath its new slick, perhaps camper ridden exterior lies a game of depth and versaitility. Okay the one player a spec ops are decent. But its the multiplayer that sets it aside from games like killzone and even its predecessor. It has a plethora of game modes, guns, equipment and perks. The scope ( pardon the pun) for improving and developing your Not as groundbreaking as cod4. But underneath its new slick, perhaps camper ridden exterior lies a game of depth and versaitility. Okay the one player a spec ops are decent. But its the multiplayer that sets it aside from games like killzone and even its predecessor. It has a plethora of game modes, guns, equipment and perks. The scope ( pardon the pun) for improving and developing your own skills and styles in the game are endless. This game is a joy to behold and will keep even the most casual of gamers hooked online for many many months, and in my case years.… Expand
  27. anonymous
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    I have play this game before Simon. And I say that this is a solid and awesome game. The poor collision? The game is very well done and you should be ashmed. Anyway the graphicis a great the glare is more realistic and it only took like what about an hour to download on my type of computer. Oh and Simon you look like you just looked at the screenshots and said that this game is the worst. I have play this game before Simon. And I say that this is a solid and awesome game. The poor collision? The game is very well done and you should be ashmed. Anyway the graphicis a great the glare is more realistic and it only took like what about an hour to download on my type of computer. Oh and Simon you look like you just looked at the screenshots and said that this game is the worst. Well the other critics didn't say so now did they? So that makes you a whiny little brat.… Expand
  28. LasseN
    Nov 21, 2009
    9
    It's a very good game with good graphics. The best thing about the game is the accuracy of the weopons unlike any other shooter game u cant just take your handgun and shoot someone 5 miles away in the head the accuracy is much more realistic than other games.
  29. JakubM
    Nov 13, 2009
    8
    This game is one of the best WWII shooter games I've ever played. The multiplayer is amazing and smooth, the weapons are great and you will actually want to be on the german Wehrmacht team.
  30. BrianT.
    Nov 12, 2009
    8
    Well, the game itself is good, great graphics, sound and the germans actual Speak GERMAN, not like those crappy german accents some games put, how cool is that! The killing is very addictive, and hearing and seeking an enemies helmet pop off is great. But the only disappointment was that there is too few content in it, with only 6 maps, and fewer classes then the Original Day of Defeat. A Well, the game itself is good, great graphics, sound and the germans actual Speak GERMAN, not like those crappy german accents some games put, how cool is that! The killing is very addictive, and hearing and seeking an enemies helmet pop off is great. But the only disappointment was that there is too few content in it, with only 6 maps, and fewer classes then the Original Day of Defeat. A lot less variety and chose, I wish Valve could of atleast added all the original content from the old Day of Defeat, (all the guns, maps, and classes) and I even expected new content since most new games offer more then the original. It kinda even feels like a downgrade, less maps, less guns, and the Classes have been screwed up. The game feels as if Valve just enhanced the graphics and Source added to DoD and make money off of it cheaply. But other then decreased amount of guns, content, and maps, this game is fun. The items and stuff laying on the map can sometimes be troublesome, and not cool with physics, because sometimes they do get in your way. Rating Total 8.3 Visuals: 9.2 out of 10. Gameplay: 8.8 out of 10. Sound: 9.4 out of 10. Sequal to DoD: 6 out of 10. (this rating is to see if it was a good sequal.)… Expand
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#44 Best PC Game of 2005
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#85 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. IGN
    84
    I expect to be playing DoD a lot more than "Couterstrike: Source"... I recommend DoD:S to the multiplayer action crowd, but don't come crying to me when things start getting stale.
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  2. PALGN
    85
    While the game still needs some patching, and is unfortunately not DoD as we know it, this is still an absolutely fantastic package; those after a new multiplayer shooter can’t really go wrong with this one. Oh, and expect this score to go up over time as Valve patches out various problems.
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  3. GameSpot
    81
    While a lack of maps cuts into the game's value somewhat, Day of Defeat: Source still offers a satisfying and exciting experience for those who just can't get enough of World War II.
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