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  1. ManuelW.
    May 6, 2006
    9
    Except for some little bugs, the fact that each server has different movement setups and the missing map versatility it puts you into stunning battle action with great teamwork capabilities without the boring waiting while others camp around for hours in case you died.
  2. JimP.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    More enjoyable and intense than Counter strike source, better game play than battlefield 2, an improvement over the original in every way!
  3. RemS.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    One of the best games ever :)
  4. SirSac
    May 6, 2006
    9
    DoD:S is an amazing WWII shooter that i can easily play all day if i don't whatch it. It is simply my favorite game besides CS:S.
  5. ChrisR.
    May 9, 2006
    10
    one of the best 1st person shooters and war time gaems around, realy realistic and doesn't require to download hunks of mp3's. realy easy to have playable mods, that actuly work on another persons server.
  6. JoeE.
    Jun 1, 2006
    9
    Better with more choice of team and more weapons but other than that its an ace game.
  7. BoredT.
    Jun 29, 2006
    9
    very good game, it is a shame there are so few maps but that is being rectified. The accuracy of the guns is quite lame. In general making comparisons, it is far better than most of the steam games. The general game play i found to be very accurate, not like most games where you shoot someone with three magasines and they are alive. Im a fan, and those who give this game a low rating are very good game, it is a shame there are so few maps but that is being rectified. The accuracy of the guns is quite lame. In general making comparisons, it is far better than most of the steam games. The general game play i found to be very accurate, not like most games where you shoot someone with three magasines and they are alive. Im a fan, and those who give this game a low rating are out of their minds. Expand
  8. ChrisD.
    Jun 4, 2006
    10
    For this genre this is top quality! I have been playing since release using the HL-1 Engine.
  9. RubenS.
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    Best game for realism and fast pace, i play it till i hurt!!
  10. JasonD.
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    This game is nothing short of pukker... Its current 80 rating is unjustified. I played it on the free weekend and literally played it all weekend. It is hard to start with as sniping is a major part to the game however whereas in CSS its frustrating and hard to find cover going prone and crawling for cover is all part of the intense fun. As you lay behind a wall of sand bags the game This game is nothing short of pukker... Its current 80 rating is unjustified. I played it on the free weekend and literally played it all weekend. It is hard to start with as sniping is a major part to the game however whereas in CSS its frustrating and hard to find cover going prone and crawling for cover is all part of the intense fun. As you lay behind a wall of sand bags the game really makes you feel as though the bullets fizzing past your head are real particulary if you have your headphones on. Stunning graphics with real absorbing gameplay...... the success is that everyone must play together.You can choose from 5 different classes of soldier on either side each with different abilities that are crucial to the achievement of the team. If you want to leave the ' bang bang your dead ' of CSS and play a tactical ' multiplayer ' game this is it.... Thankyou steam for the free weekend... I am now off to buy it. Expand
  11. RIKB.
    Jul 13, 2006
    10
    Best online fast action ww2 game EVER.! forget being a hero.. you'll just die a lot, fall in with acouple of buddies and youll carve your way to the target.
  12. AlvaroD.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    Best game in the world.
  13. ZillingerZ.
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    The best WW2 mod available due to size of maps and the array of weapon choice. The HL engine runs the greatest out of all FPS. Battlefield makes a close 2nd to this game.
  14. MattW.
    Jul 24, 2006
    10
    One Of The Best Valve Games so far.
  15. PålR.
    Jul 29, 2006
    10
    The game I ALWAYS return to after plowing through all the other crap. I've followed this through every version from the first public beta on HL1 and I still play it almost every day.
  16. KrisS.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    Amazing game. Very realistic, and non-stop action.
  17. JohnG.
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best games I had played yet. I see that there is almost 2,000 servers up on this game and only a few hundred on HL2DM.
  18. ClemensB.
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    In my opinion is that game the best of all World War II games.
  19. JoelB.
    Jul 4, 2006
    9
    Excellent team based game for long LAN parties or quick ten minute blasts.
  20. Sgt.D.
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    Excellent gameplay, sweet graphics. The lack of maps is nothing to worry about with the regular updates from Valve.
  21. PhilipK.
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    The gameplay is awesome. It's one of the few games out there where the front line moves.
  22. M.Chatmann
    Jul 9, 2006
    7
    Good maps. Good fun. But to slow to load i most cases!
  23. XavierO.
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    WW2 multiplayer action at its best. Fast paced action, awesome source engine, and realistic weapon behavior make this game a real winner. bullets really hurt in this WW2 game. 2 or 3 shots will kill you. not like other games where you can get hit 20 times, live get health packs, and then keep on fighting as if there is no tomorrow. Kudos do Valve, who have done it once again.
  24. StevenH.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    The best game yet from valve.
  25. JohnR.
    Aug 24, 2006
    10
    This was an awsome game and 20 bucks is a deal. I think by the fun i have with it its worth 50- 60 bucks. Its the best 20.00$ you'll ever spend. This game is so interactive, and you cant find this anywhere else, This game is better than Call of Duty 2's multiplayer simply because of the no stop action. bullets wizzing by your head, rockets and bullets being fired from a This was an awsome game and 20 bucks is a deal. I think by the fun i have with it its worth 50- 60 bucks. Its the best 20.00$ you'll ever spend. This game is so interactive, and you cant find this anywhere else, This game is better than Call of Duty 2's multiplayer simply because of the no stop action. bullets wizzing by your head, rockets and bullets being fired from a distance, all so real! You are insane not to play this game. Expand
  26. AlexK.
    Aug 4, 2006
    10
    Amazing game! great graphic and lighting. The best online game play i have EVER experienced!
  27. TobiasS.
    Aug 4, 2006
    10
    I LOVE IT! Only thing I miss is that the game should have more Nations (Russia, Japan or GB) and that you should can find some granates in boxes on every map.
  28. BobD.
    Aug 8, 2006
    10
    Really fun best game ever should make a medieval game like this :O
  29. PeterC.
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    It is the best ww2 game I ever have played. An I did only get it for 160 dkr.
  30. JamesL.
    Sep 10, 2006
    9
    V good. Too much recoil tho...
  31. WallaceH.
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    Best game I have ever played, very realistic. Very easy to score at 10 rating.
  32. NicolasR.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    This game is perfect!
  33. WimW.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    TOP game. Guarantees for many months of high quality and fantastic online gameplay
  34. JacobN.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Been playing for years now, although I liked it better before Valve took over, I still play every night, and I always play avalanche. Proof that playing the same map, over and over and over and over again for years is still FUN!
  35. DanielM.
    Dec 3, 2007
    9
    My Favorite GAME!!! Best gaming(in despite of some CS players in the servers) not good resolution, but excellent game... I think Support is the worst... 3 days do download SDK, my ticket for 3 days expired in second map I wa playing (10 minutes) many days to send invites.
  36. NR
    Jan 20, 2007
    9
    A timeless classic - despite the fact that there are hardly ever new maps! A shame because the gameplay is FANTASTIC! Worth every cent!
  37. StefanM.u
    Jan 25, 2007
    10
    Very great game. Very good Steam package. Very realistic firing, compared with Counter-Strike Source or other Source Powered Games.
  38. coffeenut
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    I love this game, most negative feedback comes from players who are not accustomed to the playstyle and because of that get owned by more experienced players. And btw the hitbox issue was fixed in the 2nd or 3rd patch if I remember correctly. New maps have also been added to the game. Some "Camper Strike" players have lots of difficulties adapting to this game because camping and sitting I love this game, most negative feedback comes from players who are not accustomed to the playstyle and because of that get owned by more experienced players. And btw the hitbox issue was fixed in the 2nd or 3rd patch if I remember correctly. New maps have also been added to the game. Some "Camper Strike" players have lots of difficulties adapting to this game because camping and sitting in a corner is heavily discouraged (in fact it is impossible to win a round without capturing locations aka flag capping). Expand
  39. BenW.
    Feb 10, 2007
    10
    Extremely Realistic - Sounds are Extremely Real Best WW2 game I've ever played - id say this game is 1 of the best WW2 games out there - Recommended.
  40. IsaacJ.
    Feb 7, 2007
    10
    Dat of Defeat Source is an awesome game. With a good balance between the weapons and also a nice variety of weapons. From sniper rifles, to submg, to Machine guns, and rocket launchers. It has a weapon for everyone. It is a team based game where if you don't work as a team you lose. DODS has two different modes of play point capture, and attack and defend objectives. Day of Defeat Dat of Defeat Source is an awesome game. With a good balance between the weapons and also a nice variety of weapons. From sniper rifles, to submg, to Machine guns, and rocket launchers. It has a weapon for everyone. It is a team based game where if you don't work as a team you lose. DODS has two different modes of play point capture, and attack and defend objectives. Day of Defeat Source is a fun game for WWII gamers and all other fps gamers. Expand
  41. Henne
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    I play dod since it was a free beta half-life mod and with dod-source it is still, one of the best multiplayer games out there!
  42. EricB.
    Apr 17, 2007
    10
    This is an awesome game no doubt!
  43. RafaelV.
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    Great graphics, fast action, realistic. Just play it once and you will ignore all other games out there.
  44. AlexHivento
    Apr 7, 2007
    10
    This game has amazing grahpics for the source engine. Its somewhat evened out but not to much but still they did well on this for the year but theres always mods to edit it which is nice cause the encluded the sdk thing, So yeah id rate this very well i hope that u make another day of defeat (dod,dod:s) just make it so those guns have less of a kick back its somewhat a lil to much and theThis game has amazing grahpics for the source engine. Its somewhat evened out but not to much but still they did well on this for the year but theres always mods to edit it which is nice cause the encluded the sdk thing, So yeah id rate this very well i hope that u make another day of defeat (dod,dod:s) just make it so those guns have less of a kick back its somewhat a lil to much and the guns should be less accurate to be a little more accurate once i make a map and mod or w/e i would like for u to review maybe. Expand
  45. AndyH.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    Great graphics and extremely realistic type of gameplay. The best WWII shooter in my opinion.
  46. Dua|ity9thRangers
    Jun 24, 2007
    9
    Excellently paced world war 2 shooter, kicks the crap out of CoD2. Minor bugs pop up from time to time more associated with the Source game engine than DoD itself. I just wish there were more maps but theres always a very active community creating more and more everyday! Theres no better place to kill some time than a Day of Defeat Source server, come and play you'll love it!!
  47. RobertoG.
    Jun 2, 2007
    9
    The best WWII on-line game I've ever played!
  48. ShaunM.
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    Valve are always raising the bar on how good games should be, and yet again, they have done it. Superb graphical detail and the oh so beautiful source engine. Full marks here.
  49. JaredP.
    Jul 23, 2007
    10
    Major graphical improvement over DOD. Great Game! Fun to play.
  50. RyanC.
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    It has to be the best source shooter ever, it beats counter strike source in all aspects
  51. NovsekN.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    The best game I ever played!
  52. PavelS.
    Aug 1, 2007
    10
    Great multiplayer game, good physical model and low claim on hardware.
  53. LukeS.
    Aug 2, 2007
    10
    Addictive and intense, once you start playin its hard to stop.
  54. Sirlollodod
    Feb 2, 2008
    10
    THE WW2 war game online! It's a real, fantastic simulation of WW2. Graphics is very good, as well the phisyx effect. Need just 10$ to buy it, but it's worth more!!! Buy it if you like war game FPS
  55. LuizM.
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    An underestimated game, far better then what the general reviews say! Amazing game, fun, and much more balanced then Counter-Strike.
  56. VincentH.
    Mar 11, 2008
    10
    Great game that is better to play if you like mods.
  57. AlexanderS.
    Apr 13, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best FPSs i have ever played i love the hearing the sound of bullets wizz past you while your sprinting to try and take a flag and not die.
  58. NicolaiE.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    Hell of a nice game! The best game of all!
  59. Maslab
    May 19, 2008
    8
    Good graphics, and amazing fun. Find the right server, and you can have loads of fun on user created content. Balanced classes and limitations keep the game fun and flowing. Does suffer a bit from repetitiveness and overpowered weapons. Could definitely use some updates to balance those, but still great fun.
  60. RazwanM.
    May 2, 2008
    7
    Starting to loose its appeal as there should be more updates to bring it back to life.
  61. RobertC.
    May 4, 2008
    10
    DOD is the best game i have ever played. No game compares! Good job Valve!
  62. PabloA.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Best shooter game.
  63. RyanM.
    Jun 20, 2008
    10
    This is the best game, VAC needs a major update for it tho!
  64. RJ
    Jul 14, 2008
    8
    It actually feels like they took a step back from the original DoD with this one. Apart from the updated graphics and physics engine, there really isn't anything that is done better than the original which is kind of disappointing. Unlike CS:S where the graphics and gameplay was made better, DoD:S doesn't feel all that great. For example, all the character models are the exact It actually feels like they took a step back from the original DoD with this one. Apart from the updated graphics and physics engine, there really isn't anything that is done better than the original which is kind of disappointing. Unlike CS:S where the graphics and gameplay was made better, DoD:S doesn't feel all that great. For example, all the character models are the exact same and don't look any different based on class (unlike the original). Plus every person has the same face. The gun models are also a step backward and they actually look really bland with almost no textures. The weapons in CS:S look much better than the original but with DoD:S, they look worse. There's less guns than the original as well. I really don't know why they changed it so much (in a bad way). They really haven't added to this game gameplay wise....they've only taken stuff away which has me scratching my head. Expand
  65. KevinW
    Jul 30, 2008
    10
    This is the best game ever made, although I am not so sure about the update. It has great graphics, and a great gameplay. I hope you all enjoy this game as much as I do!
  66. JimmyA.
    Jul 6, 2008
    9
    Enjoyable game to play when you want something different from source.
  67. MarrsJ.
    Aug 4, 2008
    10
    This game rocks forever, 2nd world war épic battles! Realistics actions.
  68. 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).
  69. ErnieS.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    I think this is a GREAT game really exciting if you think otherwise I think you just don't know how to play the game properly!
  70. HudsonJ
    Nov 3, 2009
    9
    Great community all the people i have meet have been fun to play with nice.
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. BrainL
    Jan 13, 2010
    9
    THIS GAME IS AWESOME!!! Awesome Multiplayer! I like what the game is based of WWll. I love shooting Nazis ^^
  74. MattT.
    Nov 12, 2005
    9
    Atmospheric for a multiplayerwith great background noise, you dont have to be a geek on this 24/7 to stand a chance like counter strike, as it seems to reward you for cunning. Within seconds ur in ww2 and having fun, which is what it's all about. Graohics are good and it will be added to in time, so things too look forward too. GREAT!
  75. 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.
  76. SamP.
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    Its awesome ww2 action. Better than moh. DOD:source is something you want!
  77. HollowTipz
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    DOD has always been a favorite, now the Source took it to a much higher level, its sick!
  78. 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
  79. MichalB.
    Mar 24, 2006
    9
    Team based combat at its best!! , this is about as good as it gets until tfc2 comes out!
  80. AdamJ.
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    It's an awesome game if you're into realism and teamwork. The 4 included maps are amazing, and don't lose their value. Some have complained about too much recoil, and don't realize that it's not very realistic to spray on full auto and hope to hit people. When used properly and strategically, all the weapons are deadly and effective. It's just a great game, It's an awesome game if you're into realism and teamwork. The 4 included maps are amazing, and don't lose their value. Some have complained about too much recoil, and don't realize that it's not very realistic to spray on full auto and hope to hit people. When used properly and strategically, all the weapons are deadly and effective. It's just a great game, and a little focused teamwork really goes a long way in this one. This one gets my highest recommendation. Expand
  81. AndrewF.
    Apr 1, 2006
    10
    probably one of the best online games youll eva see. sweet action, violenece and blood .
  82. MichaelR.
    Apr 4, 2006
    9
    It uses the source engine really well. Although there are not many maps initially included, many people seem to prefer custom maps. There are virtually no glitches and it reuns smoothly. The classes and weapons have been tweaked for just the right settings. The only thing that makes it lose a point is the hud, which is way too big and bulky. With a few touch ups and GUIs from fpsbanana, It uses the source engine really well. Although there are not many maps initially included, many people seem to prefer custom maps. There are virtually no glitches and it reuns smoothly. The classes and weapons have been tweaked for just the right settings. The only thing that makes it lose a point is the hud, which is way too big and bulky. With a few touch ups and GUIs from fpsbanana, this game will be worth your 20$ Expand
  83. Fred
    Apr 8, 2006
    10
    For fans of the old DOD, it doesnt get much better than this. For fans of WW2 era tactical combat games it doesnt get much better than this. For people who enjoy the intensity of an online firefight it doesnt get much better than this. Rockets fly, wobbling slightly in their flightpath before they impact to devastating effect. A snipers bullet whizzes past your head and strikes your buddy For fans of the old DOD, it doesnt get much better than this. For fans of WW2 era tactical combat games it doesnt get much better than this. For people who enjoy the intensity of an online firefight it doesnt get much better than this. Rockets fly, wobbling slightly in their flightpath before they impact to devastating effect. A snipers bullet whizzes past your head and strikes your buddy on your left. He goes down in a crumpled heap as you dive for cover. Mgs firing out of a thick cloud of smoke, tracers flying just over your head as you cower in a shellhole. The last stand at the Alamo, you and three allies spraying bullets at a crowd of rushing enemies, praying that reinforcments reach you in time. Picking off people in the street with your rifle before a rifle grenade lands at your feet and blows you to high heaven. Cooking off a grenade so it explodes a split second before landing in a crowd of enemies. the courage, the heroism, the carnage and the intensity of small unit action has never been as good as day of defeat source. no game since the first dod compares to it. hope i see yall on the field. Expand
  84. AlexH.
    May 11, 2006
    10
    This game is amazing- The excellent gameplay you'll find in Day of Defeat combined with the superior graphics of the Source Engine- An easy 10!
  85. DaveN.
    May 12, 2006
    8
    Not the best game i seem to die to fast and it doesnt make it that fun , but the graphics are awsome and it is really realistic.
  86. DavidT,
    May 10, 2006
    9
    A fun game, which I prefer more then the origianal, it has great graphics and, in my opinion, great gameplay. The only problem I have is the shortage of maps.
  87. matty_g
    May 10, 2006
    10
    The best WWII-shooter out there, hands down.
  88. BrunoM.
    May 14, 2006
    10
    Que du bonheur, on ne s'ennuie jamais sauf quand c'a deconnecte.
  89. WilfredoR.
    May 14, 2006
    10
    Simply amazing. The physics in this game are unbelievable and the gameplay is fast-paced and fun, definitly the best game on steam right now.
  90. JasonH.
    May 15, 2006
    10
    This is my Favorite game. I don't know why but I lose hours and hours playing this gem! The graphic improvement from the prior version is awesome. All in all Its pace and gameplay are better than any other shooter I have played.
  91. grandoldmanoutlaws
    May 16, 2006
    10
    I'll never go playing a other game. Not expensive and you can go online 24/7 and play and play. If you are tired of playing the in same towns just look for custom maps.
  92. [Anonymous]
    May 16, 2006
    8
    Some more maps and the game would have been marked with 8.5/9.
  93. KarlB.
    May 16, 2006
    9
    Fast and fun. Voice chat not just a plus, but necessary. Great communities if you can find them. Small balancing issues on maps, needs a full server for best results. I suggest looking for 30+ slot servers only.
  94. LegendaryG.
    May 19, 2006
    10
    The best source engine game available. Much better gameplay, more fair and balanced than any source engine game. Thus far the best the engine has to offer.
  95. DominikE.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  96. RoygerA.
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Best teamwork oriented game i've played by far, along with killer graphics, and realistic sound quality.
  97. MatthewV.
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Excellent game, more challenging then CS:Source and HL2: Deathmatch.
  98. GenralC.
    May 23, 2006
    9
    Very addictive. Gameplay is nxt to or close to Halo. I just wish they had a free-for-all.
  99. RobertoB.
    May 25, 2006
    9
    Fantastic game!
  100. 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.
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.