Day of Defeat: Source

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1930 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 113 out of 1930
  3. Negative: 118 out of 1930
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  1. JaysonF.
    Mar 13, 2007
    10
    I really like what they did with the game and not to much bull just made it look better.... They left it alone!
  2. NicholasM.
    Mar 15, 2007
    10
    Great game, very balanced and smooth gameplay. Also very good graphics.
  3. KevinM.
    Mar 16, 2007
    10
    Very good Game.
  4. RandyC.
    Mar 24, 2007
    10
    DoD: S is a great game. It involves Team-work, individual skill, and knowledge of each of the maps to accomplish the in-game objectives effectively. It is a very fun game for public playing, but also very good for competitive play for the more serious/interested. The WWII genre isn't always widely accepted anymore, but being a WWII Buff only makes me like the game more. I can't DoD: S is a great game. It involves Team-work, individual skill, and knowledge of each of the maps to accomplish the in-game objectives effectively. It is a very fun game for public playing, but also very good for competitive play for the more serious/interested. The WWII genre isn't always widely accepted anymore, but being a WWII Buff only makes me like the game more. I can't compare this game to many others (Especially not Counter-Strike) because of the difference of gameplay, as I see it. Bottom line, it's the best Online FPS game on the market right now, with very few flaws, the biggest being the unstable developers platform and the minimal amount of "Official" Maps. If you need a new game or are just looking for some cheap fun, pick up DoD: S.… Expand
  5. NateH.
    Apr 18, 2007
    10
    Me and my friend own a copy of this game and it is GODLY! The weapon damage and ragdoll physics are calculated perfectly. Great job Valve!
  6. NicolasC.
    May 11, 2007
    10
    Awesome game, great graphs, nice development, good guns, the wwii concept was really well done... i really like it...
  7. DanG.
    May 13, 2007
    10
    Simply a great WWII fast action game. A very excellent predecessor of the original Day of Defeat.
  8. GreggL.
    May 24, 2007
    10
    It is really fast-paced. The graphics and audio are alot better than Half Life 2 and CS:Source and the game is pretty well balanced. I like how the guns are pretty inaccurate but deal a lot of damage. This causes for some nice firefights. Greatly improved from DOD (the original) as grenades are not overpowering as it use to be.
  9. QuinnR.
    May 31, 2007
    10
    Its so fast paced and so involved that if you stop to take a breather, you'll be flanked. League play takes it to a whole other level of intense warfare and strategic movement. If you like to be a lone gunmen who depends on no one and nothing....this game is not for you. Teamwork and communication are the key to being successful in Day Of Defeat:Source.
  10. AlexG.
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    This is my favorite Multiplayer-Game, it's very well balanced, offers great graphics and sound. If you want variety - play custom maps, which are developed by a very active community.
  11. AS
    Oct 31, 2008
    10
    Anga R you obviously didn't take the time to play this game. It's one of the best multiplayer games available and at it's price of only $10 is unbeatable value. When players are hit they look funny? This game uses the same engine as CS:Source so if you're complaining about them looking like string puppets you can say the same thing for CS:Source. This game is more Anga R you obviously didn't take the time to play this game. It's one of the best multiplayer games available and at it's price of only $10 is unbeatable value. When players are hit they look funny? This game uses the same engine as CS:Source so if you're complaining about them looking like string puppets you can say the same thing for CS:Source. This game is more dynamic than CS. It has classes, quality voice commands, amazing sound effects, prone and other stuff. Unlike CS, this game actually involves team work to progress and the weapons recoil is much more realistic which you have to learn to control. If anything CS is less dynamic out of the two. Don't get me wrong, CS:Source is equally an awesome game (both are addictive and good value for money) but CS is definitely the 'simpler' one out of the two as both T & CT are practically identical with the exception of a few weapons and both use the same voice commands. That's not much variety. Either way if you don't like this game then maybe you just don't like the WW2 theme. You shouldn't really compare the two because they're different games so overall while I said all that stuff above, they're both great games and since this review is for DoD I'll say that it's one the best games to buy. Oh and Anga how can you possibly refund the game since the game is bought on Steam. You can't...so maybe you're pretending you played it.… Expand
  12. ChristiansH
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    Mobility, Dinamic, Aesthetic and Recreation, to share Everything On-Line.
  13. TrentFUKU
    Jul 16, 2008
    10
    This game rocks! I am a World War fan, and I am quite happy with this game... some weapons may be a bit inacurite but who am I to be picky? For some reson, I find this game to be easy for me.....maby it's because this game has gamemodes that I know.....like capture the flag or team deathmatch, but I do miss the old css surfing maps =~D (I wish some serverds would use them in DoD:S)
  14. TommyN.
    Aug 23, 2008
    10
    Great WWII FPS game I've ever seen, a special experience.
  15. AlbertH
    Oct 12, 2009
    10
    Great game, wish it was more competitive like counter strike. It has lots of room for improvement. One of the better WW2 games next to COD
  16. RikiH.
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Basicaly the best game ever. I love camping at wermacht spawn with my thompson. The bullets whizzing past your ears and the sound of mg42sin the backround is great.
  17. KariT.
    Dec 16, 2006
    10
    I love this game. It relaxed me if there is good and thinking teamplayers. I'll need more different fields.
  18. DerwoodJones
    Dec 21, 2007
    10
    Stunning.. simply stunning. But you need a high end graphics card to really enjoy the stunning. So if there was any bad ratings, go get a graphics card! :P
  19. 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
  20. 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
  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. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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