Day of Defeat: Source

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  1. GeeL.
    May 18, 2006
    10
    amazing game... and if you get some of ur friends playing the teamwork is amazing and fun as hell.
  2. AndyC.
    May 18, 2006
    10
    DOD:S rocks, top gme, a great improvement, those moaning just dont have the hardware available to play it in all its third reich glory.
  3. YensC.
    May 22, 2006
    10
    I like the multi player aspect very much, good graphics you will NEVER get tired of this game, also thanks to the almost monthly updates.
  4. NeroT
    May 24, 2006
    10
    I love DoD since first part, this is for me very good WWII shooter with nice graphic and realism (but not like in first episode). But This is grat game!
  5. JustinD.
    May 25, 2006
    10
    I give this a 10 because its gamplay is fast paced and dosnt take forever also the fact that u get to respawn. Graphics and sounds are awsome. Despite what others saying with guns being less accruate does make it more realitic.Also Maps are cluttered but its World War 2 i would hate to have to run for a min just to die from a sniper or mg and have to do it again and there are tactics if I give this a 10 because its gamplay is fast paced and dosnt take forever also the fact that u get to respawn. Graphics and sounds are awsome. Despite what others saying with guns being less accruate does make it more realitic.Also Maps are cluttered but its World War 2 i would hate to have to run for a min just to die from a sniper or mg and have to do it again and there are tactics if people work togerther in old DoD people never worked togather too its people not the map.… Expand
  6. JayC.
    May 26, 2006
    8
    Good game....recoil is a pain to get use to but still fun.
  7. TomN.
    May 28, 2006
    10
    Superb game. Fantastic team based game with skillful use of weapons. Guns do have recoil...it's a fact.
  8. PatB.
    Jun 13, 2006
    10
    Definitely one of the most overlooked games around. Admittedly at release it was lacking, but now that it has many maps and updates, it is an incredible game. You feel like you are fighting in a real conflict, like you have something more vested in winning than "pwning n00bs", with that and respawning, it offers many things that CS and CS:S do not.
  9. BrianD.
    Jun 16, 2006
    10
    definitly underated. i played red orchestra and compared to that i think i favour this game over RO. i love it!
  10. 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
  11. TJK.
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    Greatest WW2 game out. DOD:S puts COD 2 to shame. the graphics are amazing, the gameplay is amazing, omg this game is amazing. If you havent played it you better go try it cause your missing out.
  12. DoktorM.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    the best game ever---not only kiddies killing/flaming like in cs source--- a lot of well-charactered people are playing this game capture the flag is a (when not the best) way to increase teamplaying in an onlinegame.. thanks for this experience.
  13. EtienneR.
    Jul 19, 2006
    10
    One of the best MP-Shooter on Market!
  14. Ficherx
    Jul 21, 2006
    10
    That's superb! I love that game. I'm french and i was suprised when i launch the game, there is a lot of French serveur!
  15. Tomas
    Jul 23, 2006
    8
    Good game! But I sure miss the old staff sergeant.
  16. 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
  17. StefanD.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    Best online game I played so far. I love this game more than Counterstrike : source. For the moment there is only one game that still could beat Day of Defeat source; Red Orchestra. Looking forward to play that game.
  18. RyanA.
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    I play DoD:S all the time. It is a very strategy oriented game while still focusing on the individual skill of the player. There are a few flaws, but I am willing to look past them. To get the full experience from this game you need to search for the right server. Playing with the right people makes all the difference and enhances the gameplay in many ways.
  19. RobertoB.
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    Fantastic game!
  20. EricV.
    Nov 28, 2007
    10
    Never played a online game so long time. The fun is much more worth then i paid for this game. Simple but a lot more fun then any other expensive game.
  21. PeterP.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    I love the game, i played all counter strike, both day of defeat and some more games from steam, i realy love day of defeat source. i been playing it over 2 years now, and ill never get bored of it. well done.
  22. CoryT.
    Dec 16, 2007
    10
    Great game one of the best FPS I have every Played.
  23. PierreC.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    A great game to same the least! Day of Defeat: Source is extremely fast-paced, the gametypes require players to depend on each-other and work as a team, the visuals are gorgeous, and the maps are realistic and well-designed. The only real downside to this game is the number of stock maps available, but for the price the customer pays, it is well worth it!
  24. ScottM.
    Oct 26, 2007
    9
    I think this is one of the best team based games out there. It forces the group to actually work as a team. And the lone wolf is really only a distraction. I focuses on Flag captures and not kills. So you are really forced to get objectives if you really want to win.
  25. BrandonG.
    Feb 15, 2007
    9
    Very fun game. Great graphics, great gameplay. Really suggests team work.
  26. RaFe
    Feb 22, 2007
    10
    Greatest game ever made for its genre. Nice engine, sounds, graphics and visual effects.
  27. Gabriel
    Feb 25, 2007
    10
    Great game. I can sit for hours playing this. Its not boring like CS because you don't have to wait long when you die, and the graphics and physics ROCK! I have bought the package: CS:S, DoD:S and DM:S. I just play DoD:S now because it's the best of the three.
  28. AlbertK.
    Mar 12, 2007
    9
    When you want to get up close and personal sometimes BF1942 just doesn't cut it... this is for those times.
  29. 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!
  30. NicholasM.
    Mar 15, 2007
    10
    Great game, very balanced and smooth gameplay. Also very good graphics.
  31. KevinM.
    Mar 16, 2007
    10
    Very good Game.
  32. 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
  33. 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!
  34. NicolasC.
    May 11, 2007
    10
    Awesome game, great graphs, nice development, good guns, the wwii concept was really well done... i really like it...
  35. DanG.
    May 13, 2007
    10
    Simply a great WWII fast action game. A very excellent predecessor of the original Day of Defeat.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. RYUH.
    Sep 13, 2007
    9
    DOD:source is very nice game to my certain knowledge. But, decreased class, many bugs are DOD:source's problems.
  41. 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
  42. ChrisC.
    Sep 24, 2007
    9
    A worthy successor to Day of Defeat, the reduced, simple, fun classes, hectic action, and arguably the best Source engine visuals to date, this game deserves some play time by all first person shooter fans.
  43. 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
  44. ChristiansH
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    Mobility, Dinamic, Aesthetic and Recreation, to share Everything On-Line.
  45. 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)
  46. TommyN.
    Aug 23, 2008
    10
    Great WWII FPS game I've ever seen, a special experience.
  47. LasseN
    Nov 21, 2009
    9
    It's a very good game with good graphics. The best thing about the game is the accuracy of the weopons unlike any other shooter game u cant just take your handgun and shoot someone 5 miles away in the head the accuracy is much more realistic than other games.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. KyleR.
    Sep 27, 2009
    9
    While most people are sick of, and/or gettting sick of World War II games, I cannot get enough of them. If I were to have to choose between Counter-Strike: Source and this, I would pick this. If I were to pick between the singleplayer portions of Call of Duty 4 or Call of Duty: World at War, I would pick World at War. Same goes for Call of Duty's 2 and 3 (4 wins for multiplayer). The While most people are sick of, and/or gettting sick of World War II games, I cannot get enough of them. If I were to have to choose between Counter-Strike: Source and this, I would pick this. If I were to pick between the singleplayer portions of Call of Duty 4 or Call of Duty: World at War, I would pick World at War. Same goes for Call of Duty's 2 and 3 (4 wins for multiplayer). The reason this doesnt get a 10 is because there is no singleplayer (it is a multiplayer game, so it's not that big of a deal) and because there isn't enough variety of weapons and armies compared to the original Day of Defeat Either way, I prefer this one to the original.… Expand
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. anonymous
    Nov 24, 2009
    9
    I have play this game before Simon. And I say that this is a solid and awesome game. The poor collision? The game is very well done and you should be ashmed. Anyway the graphicis a great the glare is more realistic and it only took like what about an hour to download on my type of computer. Oh and Simon you look like you just looked at the screenshots and said that this game is the worst. I have play this game before Simon. And I say that this is a solid and awesome game. The poor collision? The game is very well done and you should be ashmed. Anyway the graphicis a great the glare is more realistic and it only took like what about an hour to download on my type of computer. Oh and Simon you look like you just looked at the screenshots and said that this game is the worst. Well the other critics didn't say so now did they? So that makes you a whiny little brat.… Expand
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. AntiPro
    Feb 27, 2011
    9
    My online FPS history started with the original UT and later UT3. Both excellent yet strategically void games. Then I tried CS:S for a while, only to conclude that it is simply a broken game: Barely any strategy going on, dominated by aim grunts and rather backward balancing (better players get more weapons and armor?!). But then I hit upon DoD:S and have several hundreds hours of playMy online FPS history started with the original UT and later UT3. Both excellent yet strategically void games. Then I tried CS:S for a while, only to conclude that it is simply a broken game: Barely any strategy going on, dominated by aim grunts and rather backward balancing (better players get more weapons and armor?!). But then I hit upon DoD:S and have several hundreds hours of play time on it now. It feels like CS:S to some extent, but the player base is generally more mature, it's almost perfectly balanced, and encourages strategy and thought a lot more. I was awful at DoD:S for quite a while, but at least I wanted to keep playing during that time, where CS:S continuously managed to make me angry. It's a pity that DoD:S never got the wide market appeal that it deserves, even though the game is excellent without it too of course. I give it a 9 because perfection doesn't exist.… Expand
  62. 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! ;)
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. sergon
    Aug 15, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is effin epicsauce/ i luv to pwn noobs all day with my sniper gun!!! YES DOD:S IS AWESOME! :DDDDDDDDDD woot yeah!!!!



    the only bad thing is that i get killed alot!! but that dpes not lower the score because DOD source's epicsauciness cancels it out111!!    … Expand
  66. 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.
  67. mcglath
    Aug 28, 2011
    9
    Great, gritty war game with great mechanics. Fun to play and extremely engrossing. Outstanding graphics for 2005 - still good enough in 2011 that their antiquity isn't noticeable unless someone's exploiting a glitch. Great gaming community with helpful veterans. Games are usually very well-balanced. Now that it's $2.49 on steam, there's really no reason not to give it a try if you're intoGreat, gritty war game with great mechanics. Fun to play and extremely engrossing. Outstanding graphics for 2005 - still good enough in 2011 that their antiquity isn't noticeable unless someone's exploiting a glitch. Great gaming community with helpful veterans. Games are usually very well-balanced. Now that it's $2.49 on steam, there's really no reason not to give it a try if you're into FPS. That's the cost of like 2.5 Kit-Kats!… Expand
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. 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,.
  71. namDa65
    Feb 5, 2012
    9
    Right next to counter strike for source mod goodness. Though feeling somewhat dated, the game still has its moments. The community is still very active as well. Custom map support, blahblah, everything you get for being a source game released by valve!
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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!
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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.
  83. Betars
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    Many server mods are terrible, just like any games on the source engine. A bunch of screaming 12-years old bossing around. But that doesn't take much away from game-play. After seven years, it's still an amazing game, featuring many game modes and variety, balanced classes, fantastic graphics. Anyone can mod the game, which is another terrific feature.

    Highly recommended, if you're into    Many server mods are terrible, just like any games on the source engine. A bunch of screaming 12-years old bossing around. But that doesn't take much away from game-play. After seven years, it's still an amazing game, featuring many game modes and variety, balanced classes, fantastic graphics. Anyone can mod the game, which is another terrific feature.

    Highly recommended, if you're into relatively old FPS games.    … Expand
  84. davskal
    Jul 24, 2014
    9
    Almost a perfect multiplayer game. It depends a lot, whether you find a good server with a lot of great people, but once you do, you do not want to play anything else. The smoothness of the gameplay, the lack of stupid unlocks and P2W purchasables is really rare these days. The fact that Source engine still looks great after 10+ years is giving the game nice graphical output. MultiplayerAlmost a perfect multiplayer game. It depends a lot, whether you find a good server with a lot of great people, but once you do, you do not want to play anything else. The smoothness of the gameplay, the lack of stupid unlocks and P2W purchasables is really rare these days. The fact that Source engine still looks great after 10+ years is giving the game nice graphical output. Multiplayer shooter as I'd love it.… Expand
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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...
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    7
    Goes for the realistic aproach yet it still feels very fake and videogamey.
  92. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  93. 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.
  94. 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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#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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