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. 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
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#44 Best PC Game of 2005
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#3 Most Discussed 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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