Day of Defeat: Source

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  1. MTR
    Jul 14, 2006
    8
    This game is da coolest online action i;ve ever seen, there are just sometimes problem in steam.exe connection. Also, most servers are empty so, it's hard to settle down in this game.
  2. ThomasR.
    Aug 11, 2006
    8
    Fantastic gamr but I can just not seem to get hooked into it, therefor it looses 2 marks.
  3. SaberM.
    Aug 24, 2006
    8
    I recommend this game to WWII game lovers, both newbies and veterans. Pros- 1. It is easy to grasp when you start playing 2. The weapons look and feel good. 3. Playing with friends is great, but using teamwork with complete strangers is just as good. 4. Graphically the game is great, but to play at all high settings you may need a beefy computer. 5. The level design in the default levels I recommend this game to WWII game lovers, both newbies and veterans. Pros- 1. It is easy to grasp when you start playing 2. The weapons look and feel good. 3. Playing with friends is great, but using teamwork with complete strangers is just as good. 4. Graphically the game is great, but to play at all high settings you may need a beefy computer. 5. The level design in the default levels is almost perfect, and some of the player-made levels are great. Cons- 1. Sometimes you're weapons will not fire (mostly only happens with pistols) 2. The weapon balance can seem very bad when you first start playing 3. You may need a powerful computer to run this at all high settings plus HDR at max to not play at 10 FPS 4. Teamwork is a rare sight outside of servers with low amounts of players (around 5 vs 5) 5. No single-player/campaign mode at all.… Expand
  4. RubenC.
    Jun 21, 2008
    8
    It's a nice game.I like those games with old weapons.I like it, despite that i got bored of it 1 month later.
  5. Josmjo
    Mar 24, 2006
    8
    It's a good game but lacks a lot of content and has only 1 gameplay mode. More maps would greatly benefit the overal depth of the gameplay and quality of the game.
  6. MikeM.
    May 14, 2006
    8
    This game is pretty good. The gameplay is awesome. It needs some more developement in terms of more and bigger maps, map objectifs, and more classes. But the maps that are out there are extraordinary. What i don't like about this game is that you die so fast, and the kills are so cheap.
  7. JayC.
    May 26, 2006
    8
    Good game....recoil is a pain to get use to but still fun.
  8. EvanB.
    Jun 24, 2006
    8
    Good game just a few minor errors... First the graphics are some of the best on the market being utilized by the source engine. Second all around the game play is fun and exciting listening to the realistic sounds and other features. But the only fall backs of this game are minor details. The guns are very inaccurate which by all standards I know the producers were going for realism but Good game just a few minor errors... First the graphics are some of the best on the market being utilized by the source engine. Second all around the game play is fun and exciting listening to the realistic sounds and other features. But the only fall backs of this game are minor details. The guns are very inaccurate which by all standards I know the producers were going for realism but not all people want that. Also there are only a few maps (avalanche,anzio,donner,flash, argentan) which come standard with the game. But other than those there are already plenty of custom maps which every1 loves. I say it is a good game overall except those few little errors which will soon be fixed.… Expand
  9. Tomas
    Jul 23, 2006
    8
    Good game! But I sure miss the old staff sergeant.
  10. S.K.
    Sep 22, 2007
    8
    Day of defeat is a unique WWII game. It is a great combination of realistic sound and outstanding graphics. The source engine gives it a grimy, fluid atmosphere unlike any other WWII game. The game is very customizable with custom skins, sounds, and maps. They can be downloaded or created by the player. The game would have been a ten if some of the old features were included. However, it Day of defeat is a unique WWII game. It is a great combination of realistic sound and outstanding graphics. The source engine gives it a grimy, fluid atmosphere unlike any other WWII game. The game is very customizable with custom skins, sounds, and maps. They can be downloaded or created by the player. The game would have been a ten if some of the old features were included. However, it still has special attributes that make it an excellent game.… Expand
  11. Mutalohtnem
    Nov 9, 2009
    8
    I was very frustrated by the high learning curve for CS, CSS and TF2, so I start playing DOD and DOD:S. DOD is certainly different from many Valve's online shooters in that you have to physically move your mouse down to suppress the recoil. The game mechanics are simple: shoot to kill (and occasionally capping points). Spawn points shouldn't be an issue unless you play the I was very frustrated by the high learning curve for CS, CSS and TF2, so I start playing DOD and DOD:S. DOD is certainly different from many Valve's online shooters in that you have to physically move your mouse down to suppress the recoil. The game mechanics are simple: shoot to kill (and occasionally capping points). Spawn points shouldn't be an issue unless you play the custom maps. All DOD and DOD:S can offer is a simple FPS that is easier to learn than the CS series. Personally, I find DOD (the old one) easier to play. I didn't like DOD:S when I first bought it, but after some practice, i got a hang of the fast pace shooting and controls. I am enjoying the DOD series more than the L4D ones (which I deleted 3 months ago).… Expand
  12. MattB.
    Nov 18, 2005
    8
    Well this game isnt perfect. However, it is one of the most beautiful shooters out there. It also demands a great deal of skill to be succesful. You will likely spend 40+ hours at it before you can really even begin to rack up the kills. To be good at this game is to truly call yourself a gamer.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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,.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  21. BobbyT.
    Jan 23, 2007
    7
    Not as good as the original, but still very fun. Needs more maps, and less "spectators".
  22. M.Chatmann
    Jul 9, 2006
    7
    Good maps. Good fun. But to slow to load i most cases!
  23. RazwanM.
    May 2, 2008
    7
    Starting to loose its appeal as there should be more updates to bring it back to life.
  24. CC
    Aug 6, 2008
    7
    Love the Source phyics and the fast-paced gameplay. But I need iron sights for all weapons as well as other gametypes (eg TDM, DM, CTF).
  25. AnonymousMC
    Apr 1, 2009
    7
    I really enjoyed the original, but this game feels like it falls short. Yes, it looks better and has a physics engine, but there is actually less variety in classes (wow, atleast keep it the same) and the whole game feels kind of bloated and jumpy. Movement is unrealistic and the ironsights feature on the rifles is just not what DOD was about. If you want ironsights, play COD (which II really enjoyed the original, but this game feels like it falls short. Yes, it looks better and has a physics engine, but there is actually less variety in classes (wow, atleast keep it the same) and the whole game feels kind of bloated and jumpy. Movement is unrealistic and the ironsights feature on the rifles is just not what DOD was about. If you want ironsights, play COD (which I also do).… Expand
  26. JethroW.
    Feb 15, 2006
    7
    This is a decent refresh of the original. The lowered weapon accuracy is somewhat artificial. At times I felt like I was playing as Gomer Pyle, as you could burst-fire half a clip from a Thompson at an enemy and only hit him once. The graphics and audio are excellent. One's enjoyment of the game depends almost entirely on the quality of the players on the server. If you are teamed This is a decent refresh of the original. The lowered weapon accuracy is somewhat artificial. At times I felt like I was playing as Gomer Pyle, as you could burst-fire half a clip from a Thompson at an enemy and only hit him once. The graphics and audio are excellent. One's enjoyment of the game depends almost entirely on the quality of the players on the server. If you are teamed with players who know how to play, the game is sublime and thrilling. If you are teamed with a group of inexperienced or not terribly sharp players, then it can be a long, frustrating slog. An added annoyance is the fact that nearly every server has a pack of sounds or maps that must be downloaded before you can play on them.… Expand
  27. GrubbelB.
    May 25, 2006
    7
    nice optic....but there are only some maps...no fun games...not much weapons....only one play mode...CS:S is much better.
  28. AlexB.
    May 6, 2006
    7
    a bit tedious, sometimes spend more time running to the action than in the action. Doesnt encourage me to play it much.
  29. JamesLunz
    Jul 31, 2006
    7
    I would say its a 7.5 but they dont have it. this game is very intense and i like the blood :) the reasion i gave it a 7(or 7.5) is because WHERE ARE THE IRON SIGHTS!!! I WANA AIM DONT MY SIGHT ON THE THOMPSON AND BAR!!! this gfame would be perfect if u could do that
  30. mrgamer
    Dec 25, 2007
    7
    Okay, here it is. Day of Defeat: Source is an okay game, but has a few flaws, namely damage, recoil, number of maps(not really a flaw, but it would be nice to see more maps), and so on. But, at the same time, it does what it is supposed to, which is being a semiaccurate WW2 game, and it does that pretty well. And for ten dollars off of Steam, it's a great buy for anyone who enjoys a Okay, here it is. Day of Defeat: Source is an okay game, but has a few flaws, namely damage, recoil, number of maps(not really a flaw, but it would be nice to see more maps), and so on. But, at the same time, it does what it is supposed to, which is being a semiaccurate WW2 game, and it does that pretty well. And for ten dollars off of Steam, it's a great buy for anyone who enjoys a good shooter.… Expand
  31. KevinH.
    May 11, 2006
    7
    Fun, but the Thompson is waaaayy too overpowering. it makes the game no fun.
  32. AceB.
    Dec 31, 2007
    7
    The game is not as you see it in the trailers. When you see the trailers you see a real battle between the Allies and the Axis, but when you play it yourself you will notice people just go for the blood instead of the fun. People are more busy to kill each other like a DeathMatch than having real fun and try to live into the roles as Allied/Axis. However the whole idea is great, Allies vs. Axis.
  33. Illuminous
    Aug 29, 2011
    7
    There isn't much to say about this game really. Fast paced FPS at it's most simple level. Feels like one of the older MoH games but with a tad nicer graphics. Not alot of maps or other content but for the cheap price at which it can be bought, it shouldn't come as a big surprise.
  34. grazr
    Sep 13, 2012
    7
    2 words: "Counter-Strafe". Just like bunny hopping defined traditional CS gameplay, exploits like counter-strafe have defined competitive DoD. The skill curve is high and newbies will find it frustrating dying from experienced players who can anticipate player movement through a map and kill with indirect shots via bullet penetration through walls or well timed grenades. General gameplay2 words: "Counter-Strafe". Just like bunny hopping defined traditional CS gameplay, exploits like counter-strafe have defined competitive DoD. The skill curve is high and newbies will find it frustrating dying from experienced players who can anticipate player movement through a map and kill with indirect shots via bullet penetration through walls or well timed grenades. General gameplay is enjoyable however and you'll find yourself playing for several weeks each time you load it up nostalgicly.… Expand
  35. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    7
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good not bad choice
  36. HoganV
    Dec 23, 2018
    7
    Do you want a historically accurate FPS with a fan base? Try this gem out. The game is fast and precise, but feels like a husk of a game. No campaign, only 2 sides, and a couple maps. But for 10 bucks, i would recommend. Absolute steal on sale.
  37. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    7
    Goes for the realistic aproach yet it still feels very fake and videogamey.
  38. MorganH.
    Aug 9, 2007
    6
    While I more or less love all WWII/WWI games, I found it hard to enjoy DODs. The game seems to have been beautifully engineered, but my first dislike is the lack of weapons/ lack of research, and the gun physics. Some games seem to have the notion that when you fire a gun the kick forces it up, this is true, but DOD goes way overboard with kick. Another factor with this is that even if While I more or less love all WWII/WWI games, I found it hard to enjoy DODs. The game seems to have been beautifully engineered, but my first dislike is the lack of weapons/ lack of research, and the gun physics. Some games seem to have the notion that when you fire a gun the kick forces it up, this is true, but DOD goes way overboard with kick. Another factor with this is that even if kick raises your gun, the weight brings it back down to more or less the same position. Well there is my little rant today… Expand
  39. Overby
    Aug 1, 2008
    6
    I gave dod 10 in rating bot only 6 to dods why..? because of the weapons, i would like if u made it more lige the old where there are many more weapons to chose between.
  40. SamuelK.
    Mar 30, 2006
    6
    I think the source engine make the maps more beautiful. It Negative: Few Maps available...but there will be more... The new remaked map dod_kalt has many bugs. Also the game itselfs still has bugs.
  41. JohnD.
    May 10, 2006
    6
    Valve screwed the pooch on this one. Gamespeed was pushed to a frenetic pace, compared to the original, which is a plus if you're more into deathmatches than tactics. The graphics and physics, however, are well concieved and executed! The free mod was superior in all regards, but I still enjoy this newer version enough to give it a "thumbs up".
  42. BrianJ.
    Oct 30, 2005
    6
    Like some of the reviewers, I enjoyed the gameplay of the old DoD much more. Mostly, I feel that the new one plays very fast and feels less real than the original despite more realistic graphics. If gameplay could be a bit more realistically paced and the levels a little less claustrophobic, I'd be completely on board and giving this new DoD a 10.
  43. David
    Jul 14, 2006
    6
    The graphics were good few maps but still good but only features USA and Germany when where the Russians,British,Japanise and Italians. Its anoying that they didn't inclued anyone else.
  44. Alfonzz
    Oct 8, 2007
    6
    As Sean said, the gun recoil is a horrendous thing. Guns just dont fly up in the air like they are portrayed to do. The guns act like the weigh nothing so they fly up in the air when fired, this simply doesnt happen with a real gun. BTW you can shoot an MG42 while standing in real life. Despite this major flaw the game is pretty, and is worth getting if you can get it cheap.
  45. StevenM.
    Jun 10, 2007
    6
    Generally dull and extremely unrealistic. A terrible representation of the amazing source engine. Valve really put this game out fast and didn't concentrate on game play. Don't get me wrong, it's decent when you have nothing else to play, but compared to Red Orchestra, it does not hold up for mature and rational minded thinkers.
  46. SamJ.
    Aug 30, 2007
    6
    Its an ok game but its missing many of the old elements and there are many bugs on the maps i also find the maps to be little under designed. but in total its just a game which gets boring very quick.
  47. SeanS.
    Sep 16, 2007
    6
    This game is alright but ...... im troubled by the hit box and the gun recoiling way to much. Not only that, but there are many cheaters/togglers in DOD that deny it. Overall with out hacks and the trouble of the recoil. This game is okay. This graphic is good and the community also.
  48. MattiL.
    Jun 12, 2008
    6
    Graphics are nice, also sound is very nice, but the gameplay (hitting where you aim) is bad.
  49. RickG.
    Jul 29, 2006
    6
    I know it's just a game, but everyone has to be getting tired of getting stuck in door jams, bottle tops, weeds, etc. etc. etc... Generally someone went out of their way to make the game as tedious as possible. Tedious is not fun. I think everyone is tired of getting shot through walls, around corners, etc. I never understood why I can be shot from someone that can see me, but I I know it's just a game, but everyone has to be getting tired of getting stuck in door jams, bottle tops, weeds, etc. etc. etc... Generally someone went out of their way to make the game as tedious as possible. Tedious is not fun. I think everyone is tired of getting shot through walls, around corners, etc. I never understood why I can be shot from someone that can see me, but I can't see them. I know there's some lag in online gaming, but come on already.… Expand
  50. sinadoom
    Nov 30, 2011
    6
    The gameplay isn't for everyone, but once you get into it the actual game can be quite rewarding. It feels like TF2 + CSS + WW2 setting = DoD Source. There's classes and it requires team work but unlike TF2 there is skill in aiming and shooting and there's lots of recoil. The gameplay can be addicting, but it's nothing special, though. Personally I prefer this to CSS. The movement andThe gameplay isn't for everyone, but once you get into it the actual game can be quite rewarding. It feels like TF2 + CSS + WW2 setting = DoD Source. There's classes and it requires team work but unlike TF2 there is skill in aiming and shooting and there's lots of recoil. The gameplay can be addicting, but it's nothing special, though. Personally I prefer this to CSS. The movement and controls feel more smooth, and the recoil is massively exaggerated for better balancing. Each gun feels VERY different so picking the right class at the right time can make the difference between victory and loss. The problem this game suffers from is the lack of decent servers. I mostly played custom "orange" maps for more gun on gun action because the standard maps do suck (apart from dod_avalanche and dod_colmar). It manages to feel realistic but still keep gameplay simple and arcade in a way.… Expand
  51. Aquazi
    Mar 8, 2013
    6
    I don't really like Source, weapons feel different, no wall shooting, too much interactive maps, no stopsound, and a terrible audio engine, you can never understand where enemy is. They took all the most challenging and cool things of 1.3 and downed them. Not a good successor.
  52. Shutdown
    Apr 30, 2017
    6
    Переход на движок Source просто убил игру. Ничего нового не добавили, а стрельбу угробили. В оригинальную игру играть в 100 раз приятнее чем в это...
  53. AverageJoe
    Nov 9, 2008
    5
    Well I loved the original, more that any other game I played. While this version looks better, I`m afraid it doesn`t do it for me. It`s all run and gun, no strategy like the original. Plays more like unreal tornament than a WW II game in my opinion.
  54. SpectreL.
    Jul 11, 2006
    5
    I don't see any advantages of the source game engine, because all in game simply rush with too big speed. The graphycs in game on an average level. It's looks like a generic arcade, I can't play this after CS:S. CS:S - really good production.
  55. SvenS.
    Aug 23, 2006
    5
    DoD:S is a very interesting game but it's not really good. The normal day of defeat is very good but day of defeat not.
  56. Daves
    Nov 11, 2005
    5
    The graphics are beautiful but this game lacks in gameplay. The dynamic lighting can be annoying when it gets so sunny that you can't even see anything. All the guns' accuracy has been lowered, which is more realistic but annoying... you can unload a whole mag at an enemy with the mp40 or thompson from about 20 meters away and not hit him once. Also, the maps are entirely too The graphics are beautiful but this game lacks in gameplay. The dynamic lighting can be annoying when it gets so sunny that you can't even see anything. All the guns' accuracy has been lowered, which is more realistic but annoying... you can unload a whole mag at an enemy with the mp40 or thompson from about 20 meters away and not hit him once. Also, the maps are entirely too small and cluttered, and theres only 4 of them from what I remember.… Expand
  57. JonesR
    Mar 7, 2012
    5
    I never really liked Day of Defeat because there were a whole lot of WWII games that were released around the same time that did things so much better. The Source version doesn't feel like a vast improvement over the original game, but surprisingly you can still find an occasional populated server. I suppose if you need some basic old school WWII combat, this can fit the bill.
  58. tech-noir
    Sep 5, 2013
    5
    There is only one server in my region with a decent ping that plays some, but not all official maps. Tense and exciting moments are rare, with very little happening to create interesting engagements between the teams. Even with the mildly realistic gun physics, the kills are seldom satisfying.
  59. Simon8000
    Jan 28, 2013
    5
    One of my least favorite valve games. The classes are my main issue, the bazooka is actually designed for anti-infantry use and its way to overpowered, just get a few mediocre snipers, a bazooka and a MG in the vantage point and you have the game. The textures are low-res, the maps are medium at best, the two classed you actually get to play are almost the same, one with more power and oneOne of my least favorite valve games. The classes are my main issue, the bazooka is actually designed for anti-infantry use and its way to overpowered, just get a few mediocre snipers, a bazooka and a MG in the vantage point and you have the game. The textures are low-res, the maps are medium at best, the two classed you actually get to play are almost the same, one with more power and one with more aim. The MG is overpowered due to the ability to literally sit outside a base and be able to kill them all. The "source" engine seemed to fail in this game, overdone recoil, no real bullet physics, just straight shots with the MG so you can get a 1 hit kill headshot on the other side of the map.… Expand
  60. suneater
    Dec 17, 2012
    5
    Halfway between CS:S & TF2 in terms of gameplay, this was a stepping stone for me into the latter. It had it's time and place but the devs stopped updating it for a long time and then added achievements for whatever reason. Better WWII and team-based games have been released since so look elsewhere for your FPS needs.
  61. EricO.
    Mar 24, 2006
    4
    Pretty bad game, none of the guns are portrayed correctly, too much recoil, runs much worse than CS or HL2, bad levels and all in all just not a fun game at all.
  62. AlB
    Mar 6, 2009
    4
    I think this game is way too hard.I join a server,pick my class and i would be running for about 10 seconds and i get shot.Theres no teamwork involved.The way i saw this was that everyone was just running around shooting eachother.Only buy this if you are amazing at first person shooters because i think you will be fighting alot of nerds.
  63. JensB.
    Mar 16, 2007
    4
    As a dod veteran, I must say the game was a particular flop. If it weren't for the source engine this game wouldn't last long. I would have definitely perferred if valve had left everything as it was and just changed the engine just for eye candy.
  64. Denis
    Jun 19, 2006
    4
    Sucks!!, wish I could get my money back. Can't seem to control the weapons, hard to get a proper aim, seems to always have an annoying lag, and generally, leaves me completely frustrated!! I'm glad I have good old DOD to fall back on. At least I can do okay on that game.
  65. chickensandwich
    Feb 7, 2022
    4
    Oyundaki haritalar çok güzel. Seni o savaş alanında hayatta tutuyor. Ama bu maça 4 vermemin tek sebebi Rusların SUKA BLYAT demeden duramamaları. Ayrıca, oyundaki birkaç silahı silin ve 2-3 M4 = yeni bir CS oyunu.
  66. SamY.
    May 4, 2008
    3
    Great graphics and sound effects!! On the other hand, Poor hit boxes, gameplay, not enough stock maps, and poor developer engine used.
  67. MikaelS.
    Jul 21, 2007
    3
    There's nothing to say about the visuals used, the Source engine is still looking great, especially with the new features updated lately. But that doesn't make up for the rather poor mechanism and lack of innovation in this game, it's probably just as frustrating as the first game first found as a mod for the original Half-Life.
  68. GregHanson
    Jun 11, 2006
    3
    The original was free - This isnt

    The originals maps never got tiring - This does

    The original game was fast - This isnt

    The original game had lots and lots of clans and leagues - This doesnt

    Quite simply put, Valve took everything that made the original great, and chucked them in the bin. I dont like this. I dont like this one bit.
  69. FaceFace
    Mar 24, 2007
    3
    Disaster, the gun damages are all screwy compared to original dod, they cut out the British and a lot of the weapons and no dod_charlie? And the hand model skins are awful. The 3 is only because the maps are extremely pretty.
  70. John
    Jul 8, 2006
    2
    It was pretty bad compared to all other WW2 games out there. CoD mulitplyer is far better than this. But come on Russians, Italians, Japanise, And The British were in the war too! Boring Game Types Make This Not Worth Playing Or The Money.
  71. IBT
    May 6, 2006
    2
    Total garbage compared to the original. The bazooka class is far too overpowered due to the fact that allies get a carbine as a secondary. Weapons were taken out, and currently, models look worse than before. Valve should of stuck with a direct port, cause I know I want my money back. Search for DODC or Day of Destruction.
  72. AngaR.
    Oct 3, 2008
    2
    Had the game for the last 3 days, take a arm and a leg to download, and realize that game is over rated. If you think this Day of Defeat is as good as CS, let me tell you it effectively isn't. Far from it. It is awkward to play, the pace is out of control and there's no dynamic. Nevermind the sound. When players are hit they look like a string puppet, that stand when pulled, Had the game for the last 3 days, take a arm and a leg to download, and realize that game is over rated. If you think this Day of Defeat is as good as CS, let me tell you it effectively isn't. Far from it. It is awkward to play, the pace is out of control and there's no dynamic. Nevermind the sound. When players are hit they look like a string puppet, that stand when pulled, it's a bit odd. I am disappointed, very disappointed. Will be happy to uninstall the game and get a refund.… Expand
  73. Alex
    Mar 26, 2006
    2
    This game dissapoints me big time. This game is a sequel to Day of defeat. That is where the similarities stop. The guns dont work 90% of the time. Overall the game is amazingly beautiful, but horribly random and frustrating. gameplay should be the main focus of a game, and it seems the devs on this game either are complete noobs, or hate gameplay (lol?) save yourself the 20 bucks, play This game dissapoints me big time. This game is a sequel to Day of defeat. That is where the similarities stop. The guns dont work 90% of the time. Overall the game is amazingly beautiful, but horribly random and frustrating. gameplay should be the main focus of a game, and it seems the devs on this game either are complete noobs, or hate gameplay (lol?) save yourself the 20 bucks, play dod 1.3 or cs I wish I was able to get my money back :P I'm giving it a 2 simply because the game LOOKS amazing.… Expand
  74. TurdBurglar
    Jul 5, 2008
    2
    Graphics were good but game-play is less then stellar. I don't understand why you only get iron sights for only one class per team.... Either give every weapon iron sights or none of them. The original is far better despite its outdated visuals.
  75. EliasO.
    Jul 14, 2006
    2
    Complete pile of trash... Man did I waste my money! Clearly those that say this is the "most realistic ww2 game ever" havent played Red Orchestra.. The DoD Original was so much better than this game, everything was perfectly balanced, now it's all unbalanced and everyone is running around bunny hopping and shooting like crazy.
  76. JamesB.
    Aug 19, 2007
    2
    This game has some taste but its not all that great, i'll have to give some credit for making this game compatible with the source engine, which is a good thing. This game needs more stuff, like many weapons are left out of the game, take Red Orchestra for example, it has alot of different versions of a smg, but in DOD, it just gives a Tommy or a mp40, sure this game have some This game has some taste but its not all that great, i'll have to give some credit for making this game compatible with the source engine, which is a good thing. This game needs more stuff, like many weapons are left out of the game, take Red Orchestra for example, it has alot of different versions of a smg, but in DOD, it just gives a Tommy or a mp40, sure this game have some bazookas, but it still lacks the fun of using multiweapons. If you really want to find a good WWII shooter go buy the Call of Duty series, hell of a good WWII shooter, DOD on the other hand limited the battlefield of europe, where are the Brits? or Italians perhaps. My point is it needed more time in the process of making and probably a few more guns.… Expand
  77. JohnV.
    Aug 7, 2007
    2
    This game is..horrible to say the least. The Source Engine should be used better and not for another WWII shooter. You people say you need to use "Teamwork". Well yes if every person who plays it is really stupid or are 8 year olds. The guns effects and damage are STILL bugged. Plus the game left out many WWII weapons (Sten Mk.II, Bren LMG, Grease Gun, and others). Again the "Teamwork" This game is..horrible to say the least. The Source Engine should be used better and not for another WWII shooter. You people say you need to use "Teamwork". Well yes if every person who plays it is really stupid or are 8 year olds. The guns effects and damage are STILL bugged. Plus the game left out many WWII weapons (Sten Mk.II, Bren LMG, Grease Gun, and others). Again the "Teamwork" element is gone when everyone runs madly at each other guns blazing. Maps are limited to about 6... COME ON PEOPLE. Want a good game? Buy Counter Strike: Source, it's fun, balanced, and everyone isn't an idiot. Visual are the only good thing about this game. Even the ragdolls are buggy. Please take my advice...I beg you DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. CS:S is a much better game and it's a hell of a lot more fun.… Expand
  78. vavilnono
    Jun 29, 2006
    2
    Low fps for not so cool effects, bugs ported from dod to the source version, lag like you were playing doom III on a P75, steam is the worst client ever ! (lots of RAM / poor download rate / IM down for a year / favorite server list reinitialize by itself ... ) RUN AWAY
  79. webecamethesun
    Jun 4, 2011
    2
    This game is horrible, unlike what everyone says under me, the graphics do not fit the time at all, the weapons do not handle like the should (aka the STG44). All people do in this game is camp in corners, so it is the exact same thing as CoD2. The load times for custom maps is horrible, if you are lucky enough to get in fast enough you'll be able to grab a unique class (such as MG gunnerThis game is horrible, unlike what everyone says under me, the graphics do not fit the time at all, the weapons do not handle like the should (aka the STG44). All people do in this game is camp in corners, so it is the exact same thing as CoD2. The load times for custom maps is horrible, if you are lucky enough to get in fast enough you'll be able to grab a unique class (such as MG gunner or sniper which the max amount of players is always 1 or 2) not worth more than 5 dollars at most, spend your money on a real WWII experience, like Red Orchestra. A million times better… Expand
  80. AnthonyCollins
    May 17, 2006
    1
    This is a great flop...nice graphics but the gameplay has been fucked over so hard that DoD 1.6 don't even bother with it. Thanks VALVe for killing the DoD community with this crap game that you guys never update. Maybe you'll invest more time into making crappy games like Red Orchestra to get more money and never update the solid games that actually have a fan-base. Goodjob, Valve.
  81. JoeK.
    May 12, 2006
    1
    GREAT GAME!
  82. BeefquimJ.
    Mar 8, 2007
    1
    This game is pretty bad. The guns are SO unrealistic, and shooting someone in the face with a BAR and having them kill me is lame.
  83. AnonymousMC
    Aug 15, 2007
    1
    This game is terrible. VALVe has more or less abandoned it. There has been no new content in a long time; it's ridiculous waiting years after a game has been released for additional content. The original was much better. Even if VALVe say that this adaptation had its own intentions rather than to replicate the original, it's no excuse for the poor design, bugged gameplay andThis game is terrible. VALVe has more or less abandoned it. There has been no new content in a long time; it's ridiculous waiting years after a game has been released for additional content. The original was much better. Even if VALVe say that this adaptation had its own intentions rather than to replicate the original, it's no excuse for the poor design, bugged gameplay and general unhappiness which is spawned from playing Day of Defeat: Source. This game isn't bad for the casual gamer, however, if you've played any - real - games for this genre, like Call of Duty. You'll know that this is just another way for VALVe to make a quick profit on the back of an extremely popular franchise.… Expand
  84. darkballz_pl
    Jul 11, 2012
    1
    Outdated graphics, unbalanced classes and weapons, poor maps design, annoying community, lack of skilled admins. The essence of indolence and rapacity, just another source trashcan infested with aimbots, bugusers, campers and other scums. Avoid it.
  85. simon
    Oct 8, 2009
    0
    Random and sudden spawning enemies, weak weapons, poor collision, failed game mechanics (no value to actually jumping in) and misguided intent. this is a poor ww2 game even compared to cheap mill shooters i have actually played through. aside from good graphics and nice sounds, this is a waste of time and money. not all that glitters is gold, and this cheap game proves that.
  86. AnonymousMC
    Sep 4, 2009
    0
    This game takes every I liked about the original and rips it all out. Instead of a tense, methodical WW2 game with balanced weapons, it's just a run and gun shooter where players move inhumanly fast and shoot bazookas like the rocket launchers in quake. Worth some fun, but it gets a zero in my book for ruining such a fun, unique game.
  87. LinkSL.
    Mar 30, 2006
    0
    Worst game ever made just check out the status page there are more people play the old game then this new one.
  88. JL
    Apr 1, 2006
    0
    haha....way to funny... How much do people have to spend the money to play this game? like $99999 right? WTF is wrong with this game? horrible fps declined... don't buy this game...sucks, horrible... it's just same as CS:S only characters and vehicle stuffs are added... As usual, Valve don't really put some efforts into the games...
  89. D.D.
    Jun 27, 2006
    0
    Apmped IGO obviously hasn't played many games. The 'crackle of machine gun fire' and 'hearing bullets wiz past your head' is a feature included in the greater majority of WW2 games, including Call of Duty, which came out before DOD Source.
  90. tonydoe
    Jul 18, 2006
    0
    man this sucks i cant even play the game cuz it just doesnt want to work. every time i press play DOD a pop says "unable to read library steam.dll". i mean whats up what that i payed 20 dollars and it doesnt work? valve are worst game producers and im not buying another one of their games again cuz it'll will not let me play!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  91. OscarR.
    Jan 17, 2007
    0
    This game is horrible, use source motor but the graphics. The sight of all the arms cannot be used, the way to act of the weapon when shooting is terrible
  92. [anonymous]
    Dec 30, 2009
    0
    This game is the worst WWII game ever! Its not realistic at all. Some of the people who rated this 5 or up should try Red Orchestra! Red Orchestra is basically a simulation game. Its graphics are great and it has good, realistic gameplay. The only problem is the NPCs are kind-of messed up. But I do not recommend DoD:S at all. Crappy graphics AND gameplay.
  93. simonboi
    Mar 12, 2014
    0
    God, what a terrible game. I hate almost everything about this game. Let's get started. First, the weapons are insanely unbalanced. The MG is literally a god weapon. You go prone, then you just kill everything. The bullet literally stays straight on it's path, and kills in 1 hit unless your terribly unlucky. It's basically a rapid fire sniper with no scope. Another problem with this map isGod, what a terrible game. I hate almost everything about this game. Let's get started. First, the weapons are insanely unbalanced. The MG is literally a god weapon. You go prone, then you just kill everything. The bullet literally stays straight on it's path, and kills in 1 hit unless your terribly unlucky. It's basically a rapid fire sniper with no scope. Another problem with this map is vantage points. Every weapon in this game(For the special classes like bazooka, MG, Sniper) is terribly overpowered in the range department, so if one team gets the classes in a vantage point, you basically have the game. The other team has fun trying desperately to move from cover to cover while the mg rips through their team, killing a person every second. The snipers and killing no matter where they hit, and the bazooka is blowing up clumps of guys hanging back because it's accurate to like 125m. The other classes are basically the same with 2 minor stat changes. There's not "teamwork" here. It's one team slaughtering the other team, but nobody helps each other out. The MG's set up camp and just rip through the entire enemy army, the snipers dodging and weaving the desperate shots of the people stuck playing normal class as they get destroyed by the snipers, the bazooka smoking out groups of 3 guys then pulling out his secondary which does way too much damage and blasts them away from the safety of his building.
    This game never ends fair. Within 3 mins one team is always on top, and it stays like that the whole game, mainly because of how utterly godlike your team becomes after you get the vantage point.    … Expand
  94. guifon3
    Dec 6, 2015
    0
    Nao Compre Esse Jogo Lixo é um cs no modo Segunda Guerra Mundial num Jeito Bosta Compra o 1 Day of Defeat que é muito melhor do que esse lixo de merda
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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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