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. Stecom
    May 6, 2006
    10
    This new DoD uses the new engine to it's fullest! I feel like an Army recruiter and constantly ask my friends and co-workers to pay the small amount of $20.00 for this game. I even offer to buy the game off of them if they don't eventually love playing it. The simple commands and fast action make this my favority on-line shooter. The BF games always took too long to load up, This new DoD uses the new engine to it's fullest! I feel like an Army recruiter and constantly ask my friends and co-workers to pay the small amount of $20.00 for this game. I even offer to buy the game off of them if they don't eventually love playing it. The simple commands and fast action make this my favority on-line shooter. The BF games always took too long to load up, whereas DoD (and Steam) seem to come up and have my game ready within moments. I reccommend this game to all my friends (and those I've yet to meet).… Expand
  2. PeterM.
    Sep 10, 2007
    10
    A great game set in WW2 setting which has the modern effects and graphics. Very enjoyable and very tactical
  3. RedFist
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    this game is too cool, original maps are really nice and custom even more ! war is bad but this game is GOOD.
  4. WesS.
    Apr 29, 2006
    9
    A fully realized replacement for DoD 1.3, beautiful maps, fully rendered sounds and sights, two additional maps released since the game was put out and two more on the way, loads of servers to play on and continues to be supported by the developers. Needs more maps, some tweeking of the weapons to off-set an Axis advantage, and some hit-box issues that need to be addressed.
  5. HassanM.
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    Best WW2 game to hit the scene.
  6. MarkL.
    May 16, 2006
    10
    Despite critics complaints over limited amounts of maps, this game is unbelievably great. As an player of DoD Original since its beta days, the game has come quite a long ways and on the new Source engine, only goes further. Gameplay is more fast paced, realistic, and of course more visually stunning than the Original. Maps are mostly remakes and have much better detail and balance than Despite critics complaints over limited amounts of maps, this game is unbelievably great. As an player of DoD Original since its beta days, the game has come quite a long ways and on the new Source engine, only goes further. Gameplay is more fast paced, realistic, and of course more visually stunning than the Original. Maps are mostly remakes and have much better detail and balance than the original DoD maps. --- Well worth $20 out of my hard earned cash.… Expand
  7. JackC.
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    I haven't played a game in many years (since BF 1942) in which I could sit down for hours and have mindless fun with no boredom, just mindless fun.
  8. 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.
  9. MikeD.
    Aug 3, 2008
    10
    Great game... highly underrated, needs more content.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. KevinL.
    Aug 3, 2006
    10
    DoD is a game that combines great graphics, great gameplay, and great environments. Unlike CSS, Day of Defeat is a game which is always intense and doesnt leave you waiting for a long time while your team finishes the round. Instead, your always in the battlefield no matter how much you die which creates a setting in which lots of people can take place in a 30 minute bloodbath....WW2 DoD is a game that combines great graphics, great gameplay, and great environments. Unlike CSS, Day of Defeat is a game which is always intense and doesnt leave you waiting for a long time while your team finishes the round. Instead, your always in the battlefield no matter how much you die which creates a setting in which lots of people can take place in a 30 minute bloodbath....WW2 style! Day of Defeat is one hell of a Game. In fact, there may not be a better multiplayer FPS on the market.… Expand
  13. AndrewM.
    Jan 8, 2007
    9
    Very entertaining game with a large community and gameplay that doesn't get boring.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. MaXBoos
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    It's a perfect game.
  17. RemS.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    One of the best games ever :)
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. GregW.
    Nov 3, 2005
    8
    Extremely buggy, limited maps, limited weapons, but gradually (because of steam) it gets better. Tiny updates now and then help it get better and better gradually. Do I love every moment of it? Oh yes...
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. JoeK.
    May 12, 2006
    1
    GREAT GAME!
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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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