Day of Defeat

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
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  1. Yahoo!
    70
    The problem is that it cannot escape its mod roots, looking very dated and feeling rather uninspired - ironic considering many of its features were the inspiration for the successful WWII titles that followed it.
  2. PC Format
    70
    We admit that the dynamic has changed. Weaponry feels less accurate, the maps are smaller, though we don’t see the inherent problem in that. It’s true you can no longer hear the enemy’s footsteps, but this isn’t a fatal oversight.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Compared to the new crop of tactical shooters such as "Return to Castle Wolfenstein," Day of Defeat may seem like a sparse offering but the straightforward gameplay is certain to captivate.
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Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best PC Game of 2003
8
#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 821 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 725 out of 821
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 821
  3. Negative: 55 out of 821
  1. MichalK.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    game is great I spent my whole free time playing it.
  2. NeilA.
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    I've always loved first person shooting games, including the Halo games. It's fun to play with players oline. The game is a truely I've always loved first person shooting games, including the Halo games. It's fun to play with players oline. The game is a truely WWII experience and lets you see the exact weapons used in the WW.… Full Review »
  3. schlub
    Mar 29, 2010
    1
    I played on one of the 'free weekends' of this a while ago and it is seriously one of the worst FPS games I've ever played. I played on one of the 'free weekends' of this a while ago and it is seriously one of the worst FPS games I've ever played. The guns are crap, and you spend half your time sneaking or crawling around only to get instantly killed by a sniper a million miles away. Apparently it's more 'realistic' but it's simply no fun at all. I am really, really surprised that anyone likes this game.… Full Review »
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