Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 771 Ratings

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  1. Wartoz
    Sep 17, 2011
    5
    This game is simply not done yet and it's a shame because it has a really big potential to be a great and different multiplayer fps. It's impossible to ignore all the various small bugs and laggy gameplay that completely ruin the gameplay. Don't buy this game today but wait instead and read the forums to see if or when they have made the game playable.
  2. REDSIPERAS
    Sep 17, 2011
    9
    This game is very fun online,in fact the best online experience ive had for a while. the single player isnt great,but the multiplayer shines. this game is very realistic, and has the ww2 vibe , must buy
  3. Drrrigo
    Sep 17, 2011
    10
    Red Orchestra 2 is just the best WW2 game ever. epic graphics and amazing gameplay with a nice cover system and a lot of functions that made this game fantastic.
  4. Thamy
    Sep 17, 2011
    9
    I love the game, and that is the reason why I even registered to metacritic. The graphics looks good enough, gameplay is excellent and atmosphere phenomenal. I love how much the game punishes you if you tray to play the game arcade-style - spraying and praying won't get you very far. The learning curve is tough, and that's how I like it. You really have to know what you're doing if youI love the game, and that is the reason why I even registered to metacritic. The graphics looks good enough, gameplay is excellent and atmosphere phenomenal. I love how much the game punishes you if you tray to play the game arcade-style - spraying and praying won't get you very far. The learning curve is tough, and that's how I like it. You really have to know what you're doing if you want to be good.

    The game is too bugged so I can't give a full ten to this, but I can't wait how this game will turn out in future. And I thought WWII was old news... bah!    … Expand
  5. Trucu
    Sep 17, 2011
    7
    While I enjoy playing this game, the small problems really add up to sour the experience. While playing in the beta, 64 player servers were fun and lag-free until a certain patch toward the end of the beta. Since that patch, the full version is also plagued by the same problem. Pings on 64 player servers are rarely below 150 and often spike up to 400+. This renders the game unplayable forWhile I enjoy playing this game, the small problems really add up to sour the experience. While playing in the beta, 64 player servers were fun and lag-free until a certain patch toward the end of the beta. Since that patch, the full version is also plagued by the same problem. Pings on 64 player servers are rarely below 150 and often spike up to 400+. This renders the game unplayable for me. I'm forced to join low player servers (32-24) which rarely have over 10 people in them. Also, some of the objects used for cover cause you to glitch up and down rapidly or fall through the map, adding to the atmosphere of bug-filled mess. After multiplayer frustration, decided to take a break and play singleplayer. While there is no real singleplayer (basically multiplayer maps with a slight intro and against bots), I found it fun and intuitive, a nice break from multiplayer. The AI seems smart, but is pretty stupid on normal. They take way too long to aim at you and often times miss every shot. You can play entire levels easily without ever dieing. The other main gripe I had about the AI is that they rarely fire when not behind cover (I don't even think I have seen one hipfire). Instead they seem to follow certain paths (especially indoors) and will melee any enemy they come across instead of firing their weapon. I am currently stuck on the Axis campaign due to a bug that won't allow me to progress any further. I already took a break from a game that came out 4 days ago, and my break started yesterday. That in itself shows how frustratingly broken this game can be.… Expand
  6. dafootballer
    Sep 17, 2011
    10
    Very impressive game from a small indie studio. Tripwire is one of the last true PC developers and while the game at release crashes from time to time there is little gameplay bugs and most will be fixed within the next few days. If you enjoy WW2 shooters you have to get this game, even if the semi realistic gameplay may scare you, this isnt ARMA theres a great balance between fun andVery impressive game from a small indie studio. Tripwire is one of the last true PC developers and while the game at release crashes from time to time there is little gameplay bugs and most will be fixed within the next few days. If you enjoy WW2 shooters you have to get this game, even if the semi realistic gameplay may scare you, this isnt ARMA theres a great balance between fun and realism, and with 2 mods sponsored by Tripwire coming out soon (ones Rising Storm a pacific era total conversion) you really get a lot of value out of this game. If you are new to the genre dont worry! The community is more then helpful!… Expand
  7. hailey
    Sep 17, 2011
    0
    It is in it's own class when it comes to historical accuracy. If the hitcode straight from the 90s doesn't impress you, the way the game runs like you are on a Pentium 2 certainly will. The game lags like you are back on a dial up modem praying nobody picks up the phone, and it crashes more often than Windows 95. I truly feel like I have gone back in time when I fire up Red Orchestra 2.It is in it's own class when it comes to historical accuracy. If the hitcode straight from the 90s doesn't impress you, the way the game runs like you are on a Pentium 2 certainly will. The game lags like you are back on a dial up modem praying nobody picks up the phone, and it crashes more often than Windows 95. I truly feel like I have gone back in time when I fire up Red Orchestra 2.

    As far as WW2 accuracy it kind of fails, in that Germans are handed out extremely rare prototype weapons like candy, and all the maps favor that particular side. It's as if someone designing the game has struggled with their impartiality when they looked at the two warring nations. As if they wish history would rewrite itself based on what happens in a given game of RO2.

    "Singleplayer" is just mindless bots and shouldn't exist. The game is half finished, if that, in just about any area. And most of all, it's just not fun. There isn't an endearing game underneath all the broken issues, just an uninspired semi realistic WW2 shooter. Any given multiplayer WW2 game outshines it in that department, and any realism shooter out-reals it.

    Give this stinker a wide berth.    … Expand
  8. Kronox
    Sep 16, 2011
    8
    Ok, i will drop it from a 10 to a 8 because of the bugs. But honestly, all of these people claiming to be long time RO players giving this a low score because of bugs obviously aren't long time RO players because if they were they would know Tripwire never lets down there fans. Unlike EA and dozens of other rich developers out there these guys DO care about their work. I'm a loyal fanOk, i will drop it from a 10 to a 8 because of the bugs. But honestly, all of these people claiming to be long time RO players giving this a low score because of bugs obviously aren't long time RO players because if they were they would know Tripwire never lets down there fans. Unlike EA and dozens of other rich developers out there these guys DO care about their work. I'm a loyal fan for a reason. Thank God someone still believes in a true PC only first person shooter. I hope my 50 dollar donation helps them help me with awesome patches. I know it will, Kudos Tripwire. :D… Expand
  9. Suav3b0y
    Sep 16, 2011
    2
    I was excited for this game, i thought it looks pretty fun. So i pre purchased it on steam and got the beta. Worst 35 dollars i have ever spent. The games visuals are horrible and even on a very high end computer it runs terrible. If i can run crysis 2 maxed out and not this, there is a problem
  10. Tinwai
    Sep 16, 2011
    0
    Major problems like CTDs, a broken server browser, low FPS and so on makes this nearly unplayable for me. Beta was just fine, I really don't knwo what happened to RO2 since release :(
  11. socialperson1
    Sep 16, 2011
    0
    I honesty don't know how many patches and how long it will take the modding community to make this game playable. This release was a complete disaster at best. Who the heck opens a public beta 2 weeks before official release?? Considering how awful the game is at current state I don't think Tripwire even cared to be honest if the game was buggy or not. Worst still is how people perfectlyI honesty don't know how many patches and how long it will take the modding community to make this game playable. This release was a complete disaster at best. Who the heck opens a public beta 2 weeks before official release?? Considering how awful the game is at current state I don't think Tripwire even cared to be honest if the game was buggy or not. Worst still is how people perfectly accept and embrace the fact that it's buggy and won't dare complain infront of Tripwire. I mean as a paying customer people should be fuming, instead "It keeps crashing, buggy as hell but still a great game". Game is poorly optimized, crashing bugs, broken cover and leveling system, outdated physics, servers bugged, some ranked servers are unranked.. you got the idea. An epic waste of money, should of used on horse racing bets instead that's all I can say.
    If you don't believe me then have a look for your self, visit the steam forums and so on. If you are still that desperate then wait a couple of months for some heavy patching and pray for modders to sort this mess out    … Expand
  12. catflap
    Sep 16, 2011
    10
    When the multiplayer comes together, this game provides some of the most tense FPS action out there. Be warned it takes patience and tactics; but it's the little things that make this game, such as the delayed kill messages and difficulty to tell which side people are on. Its not really about racking up the kills its about staying alive. Bugs are there but not game breaking and hardly dentWhen the multiplayer comes together, this game provides some of the most tense FPS action out there. Be warned it takes patience and tactics; but it's the little things that make this game, such as the delayed kill messages and difficulty to tell which side people are on. Its not really about racking up the kills its about staying alive. Bugs are there but not game breaking and hardly dent the experience. When it comes to people who complain about how they've paid good money for a broken product - Take a step back and realise that you're getting worked up about a computer game. Opinions are subjective and hate offers nothing constructive. This is a multiplayer game so the only thing that should matter is the gameplay... and this game delivers in that department.… Expand
  13. Novfanaion
    Sep 16, 2011
    9
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad attempts to take players into the title battle as much as possible. The atmosphere is fantastic. Between Sam Hulick's authentic vibe (also did the music for ME1 & ME2) and the very sounds of war -- screaming, crying, it's all there -- TWI did very well. The only thing that is really lacking at this stage, are bugs and slight balance issues. Once theseRed Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad attempts to take players into the title battle as much as possible. The atmosphere is fantastic. Between Sam Hulick's authentic vibe (also did the music for ME1 & ME2) and the very sounds of war -- screaming, crying, it's all there -- TWI did very well. The only thing that is really lacking at this stage, are bugs and slight balance issues. Once these have been ironed out, Red Orchestra 2 will be what everyone has been expecting.… Expand
  14. CaptainMushroom
    Sep 16, 2011
    7
    A lot of people say RO 2 is clunky, and in some ways it is. But Tripwire is known for actively releasing free DLC and patches so I trust them to fix these bugs very soon. And they better fix those bugs soon, because this game's got some potential. Apart from the bugs it's a great tactical game that can in no way be compared to other shooters on the market. If you like tactical shooters andA lot of people say RO 2 is clunky, and in some ways it is. But Tripwire is known for actively releasing free DLC and patches so I trust them to fix these bugs very soon. And they better fix those bugs soon, because this game's got some potential. Apart from the bugs it's a great tactical game that can in no way be compared to other shooters on the market. If you like tactical shooters and you do not mind a few soon to be patched bugs RO2 is a great game. I give it a 7.5 with the bugs, and an 8.5 without the bugs.… Expand
  15. vlad_semiryakin
    Sep 15, 2011
    8
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  16. veraceszk
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best first person shooter out there. Never before has there been a first person shooter so detailed, I mean: you can even change between the scope or iron sights while sniping, so you aren't stuck with the typical issue in games while playing as a sniper profession where you cannot effectively take out targets close range. I enjoyed how the mechanics worked in the singleThis is by far the best first person shooter out there. Never before has there been a first person shooter so detailed, I mean: you can even change between the scope or iron sights while sniping, so you aren't stuck with the typical issue in games while playing as a sniper profession where you cannot effectively take out targets close range. I enjoyed how the mechanics worked in the single player campaign. The mechanics, without giving anything away, allow for full immersion into the perspective of a soldier, where: you are terrified, you are going to think tactically, and you are going to struggle to capture a location. Tripwire also did a wonderful job with making the game only cost around $30 if you already owned Red Orchestra 1 in the pre-order, and then $40 as the normal game's cost. The polygon counts are high, the game is beautiful, the combat features are vast and plentiful, the game has girth to it that every other FPS seems to lack.… Expand
  17. plex
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    Best FPS i have ever played.. Not for the weak at heart, this is a hardcore experience for true PC gamers to enjoy! Most bugs will be patched out in the next week or two.
  18. Goden
    Sep 15, 2011
    2
    Was a part of the beta of the Digital Deluxe Edition and I have to say the final product on release day performs and looks worse than the beta. Extremely poor performance and catastrophic balance problems. Also the game devs frequently argue with community members on forums and delete criticizing posts and lock threads which contain criticism.
  19. eforce
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    Haters be haters, this game is awesome, my rig plays it on all max settings, loving every second.

    Yeah there are some bugs but Tripwire as usual has been quick to stomp on them.

    Played RO since the mod days and worked on the DH mod for RO:OST.
  20. Slicedice
    Sep 15, 2011
    5
    How so many people can give this game 10/10 only continues to reinforce the disdain with which I view metacritic user reviews (ironic in light of the medium but meh). The game is bugged in some really noticable ways atm, from server lists not populating and stats / unlocks not updating / unlocking to the occasional freeze / spawning underground and CTD. I appreciate that TripwireHow so many people can give this game 10/10 only continues to reinforce the disdain with which I view metacritic user reviews (ironic in light of the medium but meh). The game is bugged in some really noticable ways atm, from server lists not populating and stats / unlocks not updating / unlocking to the occasional freeze / spawning underground and CTD. I appreciate that Tripwire apparently has a history of good patching but since when has it been acceptable to release a game with the argument that "It's okay, we'll patch the bugs later". As it is I wish they'd used the time in beta more productively and delayed the launch until the game was in a more polished state. The game itself when I have gotten to play it? Seemed ok. Nothing amazing, certainly nothing worthy of a 10/10 mark. I mean, I had fun an' all. Just that the current state of the game is holding me back from returning for another month or two, at which point, well, there's plenty of other incoming releases I'd rather spend my time on.… Expand
  21. Xile
    Sep 15, 2011
    8
    It really is a great game and you will struggle to find anything in its league out there on the market today. It really isn't for everyone and there are currently quite a few issues being reported but I am hopeful they will all be resolved as TWI are usually very good with support and such.
  22. chrisdfw
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    To Bobthebuilder19:
    "Game is clunky." (upgrade system or wait for patch!) "action key bound to many things." (remap them to seperate keys!)
    "hit detection all over" (realistic bullet drop!)
    "hits register after you die" (server side feature to prevent unrealistically knowing you got kill you didn't see!) This game ROCKS, people that can't handle more realistic options need to go back to Halo.
  23. SmileyRiley
    Sep 15, 2011
    8
    Being a RO1 player, I enjoyed the RO2 improvements to infantry combat (long range combat is less frustrating, I like how you need to manually zero in your sights if you want to hit targets past 100m) and the that movement system is overall less clunky. There were some things I didn't like about the game that aren't caused by bugs, such as killcams (almost every server has them enabled),Being a RO1 player, I enjoyed the RO2 improvements to infantry combat (long range combat is less frustrating, I like how you need to manually zero in your sights if you want to hit targets past 100m) and the that movement system is overall less clunky. There were some things I didn't like about the game that aren't caused by bugs, such as killcams (almost every server has them enabled), and the idea that the devs combined a cover/use/give ammo command into one universal command; it was unclear to me that the cover button doubled as the use key until I learned it myself, with no proper documentation (no game manual).

    In terms of visuals it might look average compared to other UE3 games like Bulletstorm, but remember that RO2 levels are extremely large with large view distances that can support up to 64 player tank + infantry battles. In that regard, it's relatively good and plus the atmosphere that's conveyed through the visuals is depressingly realistic. It also runs well on my PC on Ultra settings at around 40-70 fps which is good. Sound design is also excellent, guns sound like their real life equivalent and the music sets a great mood although I wish there was a checkbox to disable it (atm you need to manually set the music volume to 0)

    Now, by this time many people now about the game's extremely buggy release and have refunded their purchase as a result; that was a poor decision since Tripwire is known for delivering quality, consistent FREE patches and updates that not only fix most of the glitches or bug, but they add upon the gameplay (see killing floor for an example). And as for the day 1 unlocks not working, they obviously didn't want that to happen and it was a bug that no one could expect; Tripwire didn't lie to the consumer on that because they didn't expect the unlocks to bug up. The only real bugs I get annoyed with are related to stat tracking (some servers track your stats, some don't) and the bug that doesn't let you fire your bolt action rifle when you zoom in initially.

    Overall this is a good game that suffered an unfortunate buggy release (like Bad Company 2 and Black Ops on PC). If you like relatively hardcore shooters and have the patience to wait for Tripwire to fix the glaring bugs affecting gameplay (they already are releasing a patch which will fix a good deal of the current crash bugs) you should get this game. RO2 requires some patience and learning so don't just drop the game if you find it frustrating. This game will definitely shine in the future, once the free content patches and various mods flood in for it. For those of you wondering about my specs, I have: i5-760 2.8ghz, 4gb ddr2 ram, EVGA GeForce 460SE 1024mb with the beta 280.19 drivers running at ultra detail in 1680x1050.    … Expand
  24. RitterKruez
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    I really can not believe the amount of troll reviews I have read on here. I have no idea why they would be rating the game zero and complaining about 8 year old graphics? It really shows either how dumb they are or how dishonest there review is. I'm only giving this a 10 because of all the zero's the trolls have placed upon RO2. Anyways on to the review.... Basically this is aI really can not believe the amount of troll reviews I have read on here. I have no idea why they would be rating the game zero and complaining about 8 year old graphics? It really shows either how dumb they are or how dishonest there review is. I'm only giving this a 10 because of all the zero's the trolls have placed upon RO2. Anyways on to the review.... Basically this is a realistic shooter which has a nice learning curve. You will die, and die a lot...but this is not paintball, its war...and it feels like it. That is this games crowning achievement, make you feel like your in a dirty war with death all around you. Sounds are amazing and really pull you in. Graphics are good, and game-play is spot on(if you like this type of slower pace battles). 64 player servers are truly epic as well and pull you into this is war even more. There are a few bugs on release which can be a pain. But then again almost all games do so Im not about to give it a zero because of it. I believe tripwire has a great track record of fixing these things so I'm just taking off a point for that. Bottom line your either this type of player or not. If you don't like the realism you wont like RO2. However if you do like realism then this game was MADE for you.. I'm glad I am the latter because I'm in love and can't put this title down. The real score is 8 out of 10. When the bugs get fixed 9 out of 10. All the free updates that will come out could actually ascend this title to a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  25. DrNooooo
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a real resuscitation of the WWII shooter genre, and a real variety after the last years of modern-setting CoD-clone shooters with run 'n gun gameplay.
  26. Bosniac
    Sep 15, 2011
    7
    I would not take any of the extreme reviews on each side seriously. Those who give 10's obviously don't set the bar high and are obviously too hyped about this game or have never played anything good. Those who give 1's are just complaining about perfection and want world peace.

    The game is buggy. It has crashed several times on me, and kept Steam (arghh... Steam) crashing alongside.    I would not take any of the extreme reviews on each side seriously. Those who give 10's obviously don't set the bar high and are obviously too hyped about this game or have never played anything good. Those who give 1's are just complaining about perfection and want world peace.

    The game is buggy. It has crashed several times on me, and kept Steam (arghh... Steam) crashing alongside. However, this happened never during actual gameplay. Sometimes the servers do not refresh and you have to exit the game. The performance on my high end setup runs great on high, a bit stuttery on ultra even though I can run most games on highest with no problems. This one is a bit of a wild card in terms of performance. The graphics, while a lot of people say...suck, are not terrible at all. It's not a great looking game by any means, but a decent looking game it is. Reminds me of Brothers In Arms: Hells Highway mixed with COD2 and BF2. Single player does look better than MP for sure. Speaking of SP, not much to say about it. It's plain. Uninspiring. Typical. Dead A.I. pretty much sums it up.
    Multiplayer is why you most likely got this game. And it's different. For those who never played Red Orchestra this is going to be a tough pill to swallow if you're used to Modern Warfare. The game is very tactical, brutal, and punishing. It's also rewarding. The weapons do plenty of damage, even though I question some of the recoil from semi-automatic rifles and assault weapons. It's pretty much one shot kill. The maps are large and with plenty of buildings and rooms to go into, but fall flat in design and character. They feel like they were made by modders not something that was shipped on shelves. But the gameplay is rock solid if a little buggy. Some adjustment to sensitivity and you are all set. It's a fun game when you enter a lag free server. Do find those, trust me. I love how when you crouch behind cover you don't have to stand up to aim. You just aim and you'll automatically pop up a little bit. Or you can use the cover system. It's a great choice. I also love how easy it is to strafe, and the animation is great from your perspective ... not so much from others. Overall give this game a buy if you like a more difficult, rewarding FPS that is pure PC. It does have bugs, and it's not perfect, nor the prettiest, but if you like the first one of more of a COD4 style S&D gameplay, this is a solid buy, bugs and everything. Just don't expect it to blow you away.

    Solid 7.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  27. RainbowDash
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    The wait was definitively worth it on this one, It's beautiful! The graphics are photo realistic and bring back the true grit of war rather than bad company and black ops with their shiny textures, The gameplay is brilliant, It's brought unlockables into it but fairly, instead of starting off with a bad gun and unlocking better ones along the line you start off with a gun and can unlockThe wait was definitively worth it on this one, It's beautiful! The graphics are photo realistic and bring back the true grit of war rather than bad company and black ops with their shiny textures, The gameplay is brilliant, It's brought unlockables into it but fairly, instead of starting off with a bad gun and unlocking better ones along the line you start off with a gun and can unlock other weapons that around the same stats, unlock things like bayonets and such, The maps are brilliant and improved from the first one and the melee system actually works now! :D

    Haters go back to Team fortress, because daddy's home!    … Expand
  28. gusone
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    Awesome game. Game of the year easily. It brings the horrors of war to your PC. It can be terrifying when you see a tank and its turret turns towards you. Looks fantastic with a modified Unreal 3 engine. So much amazing detail. Tank battles are so much fun.
  29. JaimeSkuse
    Sep 15, 2011
    2
    Looking through the limited amount of Red Orchestra 2 reviews that can be found, you would think that this is a refreshing change from the usual run of the mill FPS fare. Tired of your Call of Duties? Had enough of Bad Company? If so then it's understandable that you're looking at purchasing RO2. But before you do, please consider this: No matter how good the core of a game is, if it's soLooking through the limited amount of Red Orchestra 2 reviews that can be found, you would think that this is a refreshing change from the usual run of the mill FPS fare. Tired of your Call of Duties? Had enough of Bad Company? If so then it's understandable that you're looking at purchasing RO2. But before you do, please consider this: No matter how good the core of a game is, if it's so buggy and clumsy that it makes it difficult for you to get any enjoyment out of playing it whatsoever, would you want to blow your hard earned readies on it? Probably not.

    I shall explain. What drew me to Red Orchestra was the 'realism' tag that everyone associated with the game is tagging it with. It has a cover system, you can blind fire around corners, go prone, drive a tank with other people, kill people in one shot. In theory it sounds fantastic, but in practice it could not have been implemented any worse than it has been. The cover system is clunky and more often than not will actually aid your enemies in killing you. I spent hours wondering why as soon as I popped my head around a corner I would get shot by someone around the corner who could not have seen me unless he was endowed with x-ray vision. One of the biggest flaws is that of telling players apart. Fair enough, WW2 Russia was drab, burning buildings providing the only colour against a bleak, snowy landscape. But when you cannot tell your team mates apart, especially at a distance expect a lot of team kills (the decision not to include a visual tagging aid to distinguish who is who is baffling, realism or no). This in itself is poor, but when there is an option to punish accidental team killing implemented it further detracts from the game. It makes me wonder just how much thought went into the design process with silly mechanics such as this. Another thing that didn't help the games plight is the horrendous lag on the bigger battles. I play with a fast connection but every battle that was 45 players and over tended to chug badly. The pings shoot up and it makes it unplayable. This is a server issue and can be fixed, but it's still a drawing point of the game and it never should have rolled out with such an unnecessary issue.

    In the grand scheme of gaming, I've always thought that graphics are just a frivolous extra that should never take precedent over gameplay, but the player animations are noticeably awful and again, this helps to ruin what could have been a very different experience. The are a few good points however. The wealth of class options is fantastic and really caters for everyone. Want to play an Anti-Tank gunner? How about a Squad Leader or Commander? Well go right ahead. In the bigger battles when/if they fix the server load issues it could make for an incredibly varied and tense battle. I also love the ability to play from inside a tank as a driver, gunner, or the machine gunner. The community appears passionate about the game which will help to convince Tripwire to rectify the bugs. I also enjoyed some of the neat little quirks, such as having to change your barrel as a machine gunner if it overheats too much.

    Overall, in the state that it's currently in I would advise everyone to look elsewhere for their WW2 kicks. The game promises realism and yet delivers frustration in large quantities. I hope that Tripwire rectify some of the issues with the game as it has the potential to be great. But as of this moment in time I do not believe it should have left alpha testing.    … Expand
  30. xX_Renegade_Xx
    Sep 15, 2011
    8
    I took part in the beta as I wanted to give some feedback to the devs regarding how the game plays and maybe ways it can be improved.

    The game plays OK for me and it appears much better than the beta, however, some players cannot run it or it crashes during play, I don't have those problems so hopefully the devs are looking into it and will resolve those issues. The maps are big    I took part in the beta as I wanted to give some feedback to the devs regarding how the game plays and maybe ways it can be improved.

    The game plays OK for me and it appears much better than the beta, however, some players cannot run it or it crashes during play, I don't have those problems so hopefully the devs are looking into it and will resolve those issues.

    The maps are big compared to some other FPS games I've played, it's a very tactical game and requires a little thought before moving towards a position (Territory), running and gunning can and will get you killed very quickly.

    I haven't tried all the weapons in the game yet but of those I have used they seem effective and do the job.

    The best part of the game for me is atmosphere, the sound of a weapon in the distance or artillery raining down on my position is very good.

    The game does have a few problems, cover/use/bandage assigned to 1 key needs to be changed, lockdown timer needs to go, that stops any kind of tactical play as the game then becomes a mad rush for the cap before the timer runs out, these are small things but some were mentioned during the beta and are still in the full release. I only hope that Tripwire are reading their forums and the Steam forums and taking the feedback from the players as a good thing, I want the game to be perfect and at the moment it isn't, some players do have major problems so hopefully they will be fixed.

    I enjoy the game but the little irritating bugs, some mentioned above, stop me from giving the game a higher rating.    … Expand
  31. PLANETX
    Sep 15, 2011
    9
    This game is simply amazing. The only reason why there are bad view's is because in today's games they dumb it down for today's gamers. So when a good game comes out that actually requires skills, teamwork, and using your brain instead of running around shooting dying respawning and doing the same thing. This isn't your money grab Modern Warfare game or Battlefield, it's a game made byThis game is simply amazing. The only reason why there are bad view's is because in today's games they dumb it down for today's gamers. So when a good game comes out that actually requires skills, teamwork, and using your brain instead of running around shooting dying respawning and doing the same thing. This isn't your money grab Modern Warfare game or Battlefield, it's a game made by gamers for gamers. This game is flawless when it forces people to work together, and puts your shooter skills to the test. I like it very much, the fact that you don't have people spawning where ever they please quick scoping and firing from the hip like it's no trouble. The game was simply not designed to accommodate people who can't handle difficulty. Which is a very good thing, that way we'll always be up against skillful people who are very good at shooters, instead of having to deal with 90% noob's and waiting for that 10% group of skilled people. The only problem are yes, its bugs, and some of its annoying mechanics. The most of which piss me off would be that the muting players is seemingly broken, and the vote system is broken. Otherwise there really isn't much bad to be said about the game. It's a good challenging shooter, like no other.… Expand
  32. MagicSnake
    Sep 15, 2011
    9
    Hmm... giving this game a score between 0 and 3 is an inexcusable insult to the developers who made this incredible game. Think it through before posting such venomous reviews guys and gals . At his point, the game isn't perfect, it has bugs, but the gameplay simply can't compare to anything else on the market (except the original Red Orchestra, which was awesome :D). If anything, it'sHmm... giving this game a score between 0 and 3 is an inexcusable insult to the developers who made this incredible game. Think it through before posting such venomous reviews guys and gals . At his point, the game isn't perfect, it has bugs, but the gameplay simply can't compare to anything else on the market (except the original Red Orchestra, which was awesome :D). If anything, it's more approachable than the first game, despite being more complex (an achievement!), but the core gameplay remains the same: stay low, be keenly aware of your surroundings, and know when to rush and when to bunker up being solid cover.

    This game is not easy, but the raw satisfaction of knowing that every weapon in the game can kill you with a well placed shot makes it "fair" for everyone: yes, a semi-auto rifle is "superior" to a bolt-action rifle, but if you learn how to shoot straight, you won't feel outgunned. There's enormous potential for self-improvement in this game, and it's multidimensional: it doesn't only involve getting kills.

    A solid 9/10, despite some unavoidable bugs.

    (NOTE: During the two weeks beta, the game was patched 3-5 times, and -a lot- of bugs were squashed. Plus, TWI has an excellent reputation of supporting their games (with free DLCs to boot!). so yeah, if you're hesitant you could wait... or since there's a practically limitless potential for self-improvement, you just might as well get it now ;) It's -very- playable, and loads of gritty fun. I'll be playing this for a long time to come).    … Expand
  33. Curunir
    Sep 14, 2011
    0
    Game feature breakdown: graphics that looked fab in 2003, crashes and game-breaking glitches, annoying features and bugs (killcam in a "realism" game, death zones instead of noclip or obstructing props, animation glitches, wallclip, one-key-does-all lea), dull, slow, boring campfest gameplay, horrible hit detection, actual bullet travel time on servers with ~100 ping, levelup/advancementGame feature breakdown: graphics that looked fab in 2003, crashes and game-breaking glitches, annoying features and bugs (killcam in a "realism" game, death zones instead of noclip or obstructing props, animation glitches, wallclip, one-key-does-all lea), dull, slow, boring campfest gameplay, horrible hit detection, actual bullet travel time on servers with ~100 ping, levelup/advancement xp/unlock system not working.

    If I try hard enough I could go on, but I think by now you get the picture. Was supposed to be bloody brilliant, ended up a heap of compost! Skip this one!    … Expand
  34. Venomx86
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    I'm highly optimistic about the game. Everything has already been said. The potential, bugs, performance issues, etc. However, the game-play is amazing. It's a breath of fresh air. When was the last time we played a great WW2 game, Battlefield 1942? Original Call of Duty? That's quite a long time; moreover, I'm enjoying this game greatly, even with its flaws. If you're wanting to play aI'm highly optimistic about the game. Everything has already been said. The potential, bugs, performance issues, etc. However, the game-play is amazing. It's a breath of fresh air. When was the last time we played a great WW2 game, Battlefield 1942? Original Call of Duty? That's quite a long time; moreover, I'm enjoying this game greatly, even with its flaws. If you're wanting to play a WW2 game, this is it my friend.… Expand
  35. mestov
    Sep 14, 2011
    8
    This game offers the terrifying aspects of fire fights I am looking for in rare jewels like Vietcong, Red Orchestra Ostfront, Insurgency mod. It was about time a new raw shooter emerged from the grey plains of mainstream recruiting shooters and It does deliver well.
    The action is intense and out of panic in the middle of a tank bombardment and infantry invasion it happened that I have    This game offers the terrifying aspects of fire fights I am looking for in rare jewels like Vietcong, Red Orchestra Ostfront, Insurgency mod. It was about time a new raw shooter emerged from the grey plains of mainstream recruiting shooters and It does deliver well.
    The action is intense and out of panic in the middle of a tank bombardment and infantry invasion it happened that I have bayoneted my team mate... Sometimes I want to hide, want to survive don't care about objectives and take it personal with the bayonet on snipers and mindless grenade throwers. The feeling of immersion is there for sure. Sometimes you feel very little and vulnerable. Maybe a little less so than in the original with its very vast maps but still, the game gets to you. The only problem I have with the game are the aspects that it inherits from typical main straim FPS: spawn protection system, auto team balancing,.. for all those mechanics better solutions exist than the ones that have been implemented. Honestly I find the game mothering too much its players and restricting it. War is hell but stick to the rules and die a hero by the book type of thing. To bad the game does not offer full freedom for any strategy to intensify the real dirty war experience and let your instincts run free. I hope they make those configurable in server switches and network game browser filters.

    There are (graphic) lag issues on 32-64 player servers. Turning down the graphics to high instead gave me 30 percent higher frame-rate up from a poor 20-25fps. Hope some future tweaking will bring further improvements. I don't doubt this game will be fully supported for many years to come, both by its community and Tripwire.
    Red Orchestra 2 is a different league. For some there is no alternative.    … Expand
  36. Blobface
    Sep 14, 2011
    8
    This is NOT another WW2 game, in fact, it's not another FPS game at all, to call it that is a great insult. It is much closer to ARMA2 than it is BF2. For those who are reading to see what this is about, this is a game where there's no cross hair (and no, it doesn't mean the center of the screen is where you shoot), your gun moves independently on the screen so where it points is where theThis is NOT another WW2 game, in fact, it's not another FPS game at all, to call it that is a great insult. It is much closer to ARMA2 than it is BF2. For those who are reading to see what this is about, this is a game where there's no cross hair (and no, it doesn't mean the center of the screen is where you shoot), your gun moves independently on the screen so where it points is where the shot will go, there's no cone of spread. Realistically modelled ballistic with penetration system, a thorough display of firearm understanding (ability to switch to iron sight with sniper rifles, manual bolting a bolt action rifle, ability to dial range on weapons, and ability to perform tactical reload and press check to estimate ammo left in weapon) When you are hit, 7 times out of 10, you'll go down, same goes with the enemy.

    This is a far more polished game than the first one was, however, the first game was an unpolished bus, this game is a more polished... bike? not sure if that metaphor even make sense but I hope it did. Anyone who's played the first game or claim that they do, shouldn't and wouldn't give a low score based on the release, TripWire's track record means you'll get atleast twice the content in a year's time, and it will continue to grow. Many of the original features have been taken out, but new ones added in, this feels more like a polished, little multiplayer game, than the previous, massive, unfinished (but ever changing/evolving) UT mod. Few changes though: We can no longer bail from a tank, or shoot weapons out of someone's hand. Maps are considerably smaller than the first game, so while you can dial your rifle's range up to 1500m, the maximum engage range is around 250m, everything is a lot more controlled, but not necessarily in a good way. One of the worst thing about the game, is the terribly voice acting, how hard is it to get a German and a Russian to voice in their native languages? With TripWire's massive German and Russian fanbase, I'm sure someone would love to volunteer to do it? Hope this would be addressed soon too. It's very annoying that many of the low reviews are from people who clearly are frustrated because of its completely unique game mechanics, and thereby sucking completely, or fanboys from other FPS games giving useless reviews to pull down the score.    … Expand
  37. Mzungu
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    Tripwire has done an amazing job with this game. The maps are absolutely HUGE with tons of detail thrown into each one. The thing that sold me on this game was the attention to detail. I am an avid shooter and a little bit of a WWII buff, I have shot all of the rifles used in the game. After shooting the guns in game they have not left anything out. They even noted how German vs.Tripwire has done an amazing job with this game. The maps are absolutely HUGE with tons of detail thrown into each one. The thing that sold me on this game was the attention to detail. I am an avid shooter and a little bit of a WWII buff, I have shot all of the rifles used in the game. After shooting the guns in game they have not left anything out. They even noted how German vs. Russian soldiers hold their guns. Gameplay: unfortunately my computer does not cooperate with tripwire's multiplayer (not RO2 Specific) so all i have to go off of is the single player. Biggest concern is the action key is used for too many things. The game crashes at random times and my fps drops pretty low about every 30 minutes. Luckily it is for the PC and it is easily fixed with a patch. Looking back on tripwires track record this will be a very polished game within 3 months and may even outshine bigger titles like bf3. The people that gives this game below a 3 focus too much on one thing and do not look at the big picture, this is a beautiful game that has had a lot of research put into it. If you don't want to deal with the bugs now wait 1 month before you buy it this game is a keeper.… Expand
  38. FrostedFlames
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Have been playing Ro2 since the beta and have been enjoying it It runs fine on mid-high end pcs It does still need some optimization but this game has a experience unlike any other. From aiming and firing your weapon to bolting your rifle it feels as close as shooting a kar-98k could the sounds are amazing and level of immersion is incredible. Do not let minor bugs and performance issue'sHave been playing Ro2 since the beta and have been enjoying it It runs fine on mid-high end pcs It does still need some optimization but this game has a experience unlike any other. From aiming and firing your weapon to bolting your rifle it feels as close as shooting a kar-98k could the sounds are amazing and level of immersion is incredible. Do not let minor bugs and performance issue's that will be fixed very shortly make you miss out on this amazing game… Expand
  39. Macanoodough
    Sep 14, 2011
    0
    Sorry, I saw the youtube video where the CEO was hyping this game up and the gameplay looked fierce. This is the most slowed down FPS since their first release. There really needs to be a seperate category for games that are made like this on purpose. I can see comparing BF2 to CoD, and they are very different. But this game is a whole other genre that does NOT appeal to FPS lovers. TheSorry, I saw the youtube video where the CEO was hyping this game up and the gameplay looked fierce. This is the most slowed down FPS since their first release. There really needs to be a seperate category for games that are made like this on purpose. I can see comparing BF2 to CoD, and they are very different. But this game is a whole other genre that does NOT appeal to FPS lovers. The graphics are outdated and it was released as buggy as a game with the latest and greatest technology.… Expand
  40. PrimalRib
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    After having about 60 hours in Beta and 6 or so on retail (Pretty much the same), I can safely say I have a good understanding of the game. I'm gonna keep this review short and to the point in a hope to let people know what the game is like.

    My specs - i7 @ 3.5, 260core216OC, 6 gigs, win7. -- The Good -- Graphics - 9 - Better than BC2 by far, but no where close as other PC specific    After having about 60 hours in Beta and 6 or so on retail (Pretty much the same), I can safely say I have a good understanding of the game. I'm gonna keep this review short and to the point in a hope to let people know what the game is like.

    My specs - i7 @ 3.5, 260core216OC, 6 gigs, win7.

    -- The Good --

    Graphics - 9 - Better than BC2 by far, but no where close as other PC specific titles. They have a very distinct feel stripped strait from the time period the game takes place in. The mood is dark and gritty as it should be and often times you will stop in combat to look at how much detail went into making each individual room look unique and authentic. For example I found a cellar on a map and it was detailed to the point of RPG type levels. I almost wanted to sit down at the desk and read the book near the lamp that gave off a nice warm glow while forgetting a battle for life and death was going on outside.

    The lighting is probably the strong point with this game. Shadows are actual shadows and theirs no avoiding having to squint to figure out if that silhouette is an enemy in that dark corner.

    After tweaking settings I'm able to get a stable 45+ with my rig and theirs no mouse lag like in other games even if you played at 30.

    Game play - 9 - What else can be said about the game play other than it's as close to war as you might want to get. Each individual map supports new strategy when engaging your enemies whether that be close range or from a distance. You must master the class you pick in order to survive in the conditions presented to you and often times failure can be as exciting as victory. Choose the assault class and you need to be somewhat run and gun clearing out rooms and generally getting into the face of your enemy. Choose a class with bolt action and you're deadly at mid/high ranges and able to do deadly melee attacks with a bayonet if needed. Picking Support classes that use either MG's or Anti tank weaponry and you can now see how the strategy of the game unfolds. Nothing will ever be as fun as blowing up a tank who has killed 10 of your buddy's with some charges carefully placed as you run for cover.

    Gun play is a huge selling point for this game and it shows. Weapons act just like they would in life, and the addition of free weapon movement and weapon collision with objects gives you a sense of depth other shooters don't have.

    - Sound -8- Not much to say other than it's good. Weapons seem a little week especially the MG and Mp40, but bolt action rifles sound amazing and blow your ears off. I don't really know much about weapon sounds but I suspect they do so I won't go into detail on this.



    - The Bad -

    The game still crashes out for most people I know. I have experienced it many times myself but so far none since retail release (Crosses Fingers). Their are also many other bugs reported and people are generally having FPS issues on beast rigs.

    Artillery strikes will end your good FPS until they subside. Good thing I'm hiding at that point anyways, but sometimes the frame stutter when it happens can ruin a combat situation.

    Cover system while good in most situations can also get you killed. Once you learn how to work it however it becomes a valuable addition to your tactics (Blind firing around corners has saved me many times).

    The verdict?

    It may not be everyone cup of tea, but by no means is this a "Bad" game. People may have issues with the bugs and performance but the core game play is rock solid and is easily one of the best shooters I have played in years.    … Expand
  41. Flash_Over
    Sep 14, 2011
    3
    I was really hoping for this to be a ground breaking WWII shooter that I have been waiting for for years. I played the first RO and really enjoyed it. They did add a singleplayer campaign which was also something i was looking forward too, but it haste to be the WORST singpleplayer ever created. The AI is ridiculously stupid, teammates standing in front of your gun constantly, enemy AII was really hoping for this to be a ground breaking WWII shooter that I have been waiting for for years. I played the first RO and really enjoyed it. They did add a singleplayer campaign which was also something i was looking forward too, but it haste to be the WORST singpleplayer ever created. The AI is ridiculously stupid, teammates standing in front of your gun constantly, enemy AI that have dead on aiming and melee timing or just so dumb they cover in the window next to you. In essence the singleplayer is just the same old MP maps with stupid bots. For the time it took for them to make this game I thought the singleplayer would have characters ect that you see in most singleplayer FPSs. Also the single player bugs suck as planes hovering like helicopters and tanks easily getting stuck and this is bad because unlike the first RO you can bail out of the tank unless the tank or you dies. Bugs, bugs bugs, can't prone here.. can't deploy mgs in bunkers or dug outs or areas suited for good MG positions. The cover system is completely useless. Also if you are hit and need to bandage yourself your character decides to go into cover instead of bandaging leading to your bleed out death. They should have separated the, bandage, use and cover buttons I mean... come on. Also the gun sounds in RO1 were way better. The granades sound like exploding baby powder and some of the guns sound like they are on silencers Ex:KAR98. Also the reloading animations are off. You fire 1 shot and reload 2 bullets into the chamber? The real gold in the game in the Multiplayer which the Title is highly renown for. Stick with it, because the Singlepalyer in embarrassingly bad. I really wanted to love this game i really did but i just can't. Another flaw is that the weapons I spent $10 extra dollars for are not there on release like promised? That is insulting. RO1 1.0 played better then this crap. I am really pissed.… Expand
  42. feda1
    Sep 14, 2011
    7
    The negative reviews are grossly exaggerated. The game is off to a somewhat shaky start what with some bugs, the dysfunctional stat system and the strange single player AI. But the problems are not nearly as game-breaking as some people say. The minimum score this game should receive is 6. I will give it an 8 because I like it and it runs surprisingly well on nearly the highest settings onThe negative reviews are grossly exaggerated. The game is off to a somewhat shaky start what with some bugs, the dysfunctional stat system and the strange single player AI. But the problems are not nearly as game-breaking as some people say. The minimum score this game should receive is 6. I will give it an 8 because I like it and it runs surprisingly well on nearly the highest settings on my medium-end PC.

    RO2 offers good graphics, realistic atmosphere, big, insanely detailed maps, intense firefights and a good middle ground between simulation and arcade gameplay.    … Expand
  43. MechMarine
    Sep 14, 2011
    6
    While Red Orchestra 2 is a relatively fun game, horrible tutorials, stupid AI and a repetitive trainer may be a put off for some Singleplayer fans. Generally, the guns seem balanced and no one faction severely overpowers the other.
  44. hatinacat
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Suddenly I'm not so impatient for BF3.
    RO2 is an awesome ww2 multiplayer shooter, that is slower paced and more tactical than your average online fps. It also has some fantastic ballistics/gun mechanics.
  45. Decoy
    Sep 14, 2011
    7
    This game is ok. I expected more, it just feels a little bit too much like an old school shooter and might be too close to RO1. Don't get me wrong, I love realism and I love when I die only getting hit once. But RO2 hasn't managed (yet) to make me feel like playing a great game although all the previews were sounding so promising. All the things that sounded like making it a cool game likeThis game is ok. I expected more, it just feels a little bit too much like an old school shooter and might be too close to RO1. Don't get me wrong, I love realism and I love when I die only getting hit once. But RO2 hasn't managed (yet) to make me feel like playing a great game although all the previews were sounding so promising. All the things that sounded like making it a cool game like the bandaging system, tank fights, checking your ammo in the rifle don't come up to what I expected. Also there are still some bugs, I saw a tank through the walls, Squad Leader spawning doesn't seem to work and some other things.

    So is it a bad game? No I wouldn't say so. Would I spend over 35 $ again? No, more like 15 $    … Expand
  46. Elettrone
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Not perfect, but fun and realistic. As the first Red Orchestra you can only love or hate it, there's no a middle solution. If you love adrenalinic and fast shooters wait for Modern Warfare 3 or Battlefield 3, but, if yoo are looking for the real war Red Orchestra 2 is the choice. Not for children...
    COME ONE FRIZ! ;)
  47. CowardlyDog
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    While its definatly not for everyone, this has to be one of my most favorite and anticipated games for 2011.
  48. dukenukem89
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    I know this game doesn't deserve a 10 out of 10. Nevertheless, I decided to put that score since there are a lot of people bashing it without reason.
    RO2 is a welcome addition to the FPS genre, taking the mechanics of its predecessor and improving over them. It's not a particularly polished game (it has some bugs in the server browser and some gameplay bugs)
    But I know Tripwire won't let    I know this game doesn't deserve a 10 out of 10. Nevertheless, I decided to put that score since there are a lot of people bashing it without reason.
    RO2 is a welcome addition to the FPS genre, taking the mechanics of its predecessor and improving over them. It's not a particularly polished game (it has some bugs in the server browser and some gameplay bugs)
    But I know Tripwire won't let this game die. They are 20 guys working against the clock to bring their vision to life and they won't rest until it's working without major flaws.
    Killing Floor and RO1 had many bugs on launch date and now they are completely playable.
    I'd also like to point out that BF: BC2 had a non functional server browser on launch.

    I'd say that the game easily deserves an 8 out of 10 in its current state. I'd also like to point out that it's 23.99 in many places (or 29.99-35.99 in others) which is a lot less than 49.99 (standard price for PC games).    … Expand
  49. ggaugs
    Sep 14, 2011
    2
    Look at all those 10's. Those people are lying to you. 10 is perfection. This game is far from perfect. Tripwire even said so in there release of the game.

    This game is for tactical "elitists." Those guys who buy COD and buy Crouch servers and try to get you to play by their rules. This is the game for them... but this game is terribly flawed and terrible looking. If they fixed all the    Look at all those 10's. Those people are lying to you. 10 is perfection. This game is far from perfect. Tripwire even said so in there release of the game.

    This game is for tactical "elitists." Those guys who buy COD and buy Crouch servers and try to get you to play by their rules. This is the game for them... but this game is terribly flawed and terrible looking. If they fixed all the bugs, maybe this game would be an 8/10 to those people only... because a game this bad looking is not 10/10 ever.

    Specs:
    i5 2500K, 8GB RAM, 2x6850... I get 40 FPS staring at a DirectX 9 wall indoors. Outdoors, 30 FPS. Gunfire, less than 30 FPS. All bug related. The beta gave me 50-60 FPS.

    Sever Browser is broken.

    The game is 2004-2006 looking.

    By christmas this game will be fixed up and will make some people happy. But that time is not now. And do not even read all these 10/10 reviews. They are heavily biased.

    This game has potential to be a fun to some, but they released a broken game. 10/10 reviewers should be ashamed for their lies. Nobody can honestly justify 10/10... unless your just some childish fanboy who wants to rip on the BF3/MW3 fans... and want people to believe this is in some way better because it fits their playing preference better.

    If you're going to take any advice from these User Scores... Don't. Wait for a free weekend/guest pass, or wait for the Critics review this game. There is clearly a lot of bias going around here, but my advice is to not rush into buying this game.    … Expand
  50. felton1592
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    An amazing WW2 experience, even with occasional frame drops I can still play it for the time being but it's immensely fun. Rifles feel great, hard but satisfying. I love the way teamwork is portrayed too.
  51. Pootty
    Sep 14, 2011
    2
    Really unstable, crashes, retarded bots, annoying design mistakes.

    They should have rather delayed the release than release the beta as the full version. It is not even stable!
  52. Mrtoaster137
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    The game itself is almost perfect. But like all good games, it has some bad points.
    This game in my opinion has only one : The AI.
    When you do the solo campaing, the story is credbile, but the AI of the bots is so old and needs a lot of work !¨ But its not a reason to hate this game, the game wanted to be the best World War 2 SIMULATOR, and I think they succeeded in their    The game itself is almost perfect. But like all good games, it has some bad points.
    This game in my opinion has only one : The AI.
    When you do the solo campaing, the story is credbile, but the AI of the bots is so old and needs a lot of work !¨
    But its not a reason to hate this game, the game wanted to be the best World War 2 SIMULATOR, and I think they succeeded in their job. I can't understand the low reviews about '' They should have remove the simulator stuff''. It is a simulator !! Red Orchestra has always been a simulator !

    A lot of guns, good animations, tanks, explosions, good maps, team work and a lot of players ( 64).

    In other words, buy it !    … Expand
  53. BrokenCuckooClo
    Sep 14, 2011
    7
    With the success of 'Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45' comes 'Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad', an ambitious sequel to a humble game with humble beginnings. Crammed in this exciting sequel is a veritable smorgasbord of new and refreshing features, including fully modelled and meticulously detailed tank interiors, new game modes to appeal to a wider audience and an amazing attention toWith the success of 'Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45' comes 'Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad', an ambitious sequel to a humble game with humble beginnings. Crammed in this exciting sequel is a veritable smorgasbord of new and refreshing features, including fully modelled and meticulously detailed tank interiors, new game modes to appeal to a wider audience and an amazing attention to detail. This is all on top of the already refined core gameplay elements that were already present in the first game.

    However, it has been a rocky road to release and I suspect what will be an even rockier road to a stable release version. Despite being free from the pressures of an outside publisher and having the pleasure to set its own development cycle, Tripwire Interactive has somehow managed to shoot themselves in both feet.
    Despite the successes of 'Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45' and 'Killing Floor', Tripwire still very much feel like an amateur game studio. The general lack of company structure and the lack of game release experience have led to a very poorly executed and managed beta.

    The months that led up to release were plagued with serious performance issues, subsequently pushing the release date back by an entire fortnight and delaying the beta. Had the beta that was 'too buggy to release' been put out earlier, and communication between the developers and beta testers been better, release would have been much smoother.

    Nevertheless, if you can somehow manage to figure out and get past many of the technical performance and optimisation issues the game feels and plays fantastically. At the very heart of Red Orchestra is the multiplayer and Tripwire have definitely delivered a solid multiplayer experience. The pace picks up a little compared to RO1, gone are the days of tediously long walks to objectives. The game has been made â    … Expand
  54. bsan89
    Sep 14, 2011
    4
    I'm sorry TWI, I have to be honest, this game is truly 6/10 and this is from a ROOST veteran.
    Here's the simple list:
    -SinglePlayer is a joke, its just something they slap on the box. Although they claim they didn't. I'm calling it out. It's BOTS in MP maps. They are those generic go to point A and kill team B bots. A very simple script. If this is SP, I might as well start up    I'm sorry TWI, I have to be honest, this game is truly 6/10 and this is from a ROOST veteran.
    Here's the simple list:

    -SinglePlayer is a joke, its just something they slap on the box. Although they claim they didn't. I'm calling it out. It's BOTS in MP maps. They are those generic go to point A and kill team B bots. A very simple script. If this is SP, I might as well start up Counter-Strike and add bots to the maps and call it a SP. This is a new LOW for developer. -Netcode & Bugs: Needless to say the bugs are still making the game painful to play sometimes. The game is playable but you'll scream at moments where your hit detection didn't read. -Poor customer support: Many player who bought the Deluxe Package did not receive it. These are player who give you $10 extra dollar for pretty much worthless item. The VIP to your game yet again...its a bug. There's no STICKY in the forums where they announce this. TWI your game is unpolished, better yet. Unfinished. You may be proud of your game, or how much you made. But I'am VERY disappointed. I thought a small DEV team like yourself pride yourself into a polish game that WON'T be release till its ready. It may not matter but you have LOST my fan base. I'm asking steam for a refund.    … Expand
  55. Avloren
    Sep 14, 2011
    8
    As a fan of Red Orchestra since the beginning, what can I say about RO2? It's not perfect yet, but it's good, it's very good, it's the game RO fans have been waiting for. Graphically, it looks amazing of course. The gameplay is still essentially RO with some essential features added (bullet penetration, being able to dynamically take cover behind objects of any height, controllableAs a fan of Red Orchestra since the beginning, what can I say about RO2? It's not perfect yet, but it's good, it's very good, it's the game RO fans have been waiting for. Graphically, it looks amazing of course. The gameplay is still essentially RO with some essential features added (bullet penetration, being able to dynamically take cover behind objects of any height, controllable breathing and zooming, etc.). In some details it has a little less of that RO feel, though - guns barely sway even when held unsupported, for example. Perhaps it's better overall this way, it's hard to judge these things without taking all other aspects of the game balance into consideration, but it takes some getting used to for an RO veteran. There are also some assorted bugs - problems with the server browser, sometimes I miss a respawn ingame, now and then I get a wierd bug where the gun won't fire on first click.. none of which stops me from enjoying the game, but these little annoyances make it less fun than it should be, they make it feel more like the beta of a great game than a great game's live release. As for performance, my new pc runs it smoothly on 'ultra' (i7 not overclocked yet, 2x 6950 1GB, 8GB ram). The game is also playable on my old xp machine with 'normal' graphics (core2duo 2.4ghz, radeon 3870 512MB, 2GB RAM). I don't doubt the people reporting performance problems, but for my part I have no complaints. All in all it's a 10/10 game being held back by some problems as mentioned above, it could use some patching (which I trust Tripwire to provide in due time), still a great game and an easy 8/10 in spite of that.… Expand
  56. Marou
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    This is a phenomenal game that would easily be a 10 if it didn't have a few rough patches at launch. Some hardware configurations are experiencing performance issues, and localized versions of the game are misbehaving. However, Tripwire will likely resolve these problems fairly quickly, and the problems are very minor compared to other recent releases such as Dead Island. This game isThis is a phenomenal game that would easily be a 10 if it didn't have a few rough patches at launch. Some hardware configurations are experiencing performance issues, and localized versions of the game are misbehaving. However, Tripwire will likely resolve these problems fairly quickly, and the problems are very minor compared to other recent releases such as Dead Island. This game is an ultra-realistic FPS. If that's what you are looking for, you won't be disappointed. If you are more a fan of arcade style shooters, this may not be your cup of tea.… Expand
  57. The-Killer
    Sep 14, 2011
    8
    RO2 has a lot of promise, the have a very good idea and have done a good job. The gameplay is definitely there but problems with the engine is where I think everyones' gripes come in. I think they can pull it out in the end but for now just have to chug through it.
  58. Stardog
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    RO is a tactical FPS for grown-ups â
  59. Hesgad
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Really well done has some bugs at the moment but which release hasn't considering the size of the studio its an fantastic game som of the best sounds effects I heared in my gaming life so far.
    If your the COD kind of guy who loves to run and gun youll simply hate this game as pretty much every gun will take you down in one shot no stupid perks and stuff your not a one men army you have to    Really well done has some bugs at the moment but which release hasn't considering the size of the studio its an fantastic game som of the best sounds effects I heared in my gaming life so far.
    If your the COD kind of guy who loves to run and gun youll simply hate this game as pretty much every gun will take you down in one shot no stupid perks and stuff your not a one men army you have to rely on your team. A really refreshing kind of fps in those modern shooter age 10/10    … Expand
  60. zzaibot2011
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    The game is AWESOME but it have a few bugs but if TWI fix that bugs they need to fix the game is so AWESOME then i really rekommend this game to everyone how love WW2 shooters.
  61. Tooterfish
    Sep 14, 2011
    4
    Poorly optimized. Fanboys are rating it a 10, when clearly it isn't even close for obvious reasons. Tripwire is a great developer, but even the greats make horrible games. In this case, there is potential, but currently the game is broken at best. Clearly Tripwire was in over there heads, and no amount of false 10 ratings here is going to save it from the truth, it is just plain bad. ThePoorly optimized. Fanboys are rating it a 10, when clearly it isn't even close for obvious reasons. Tripwire is a great developer, but even the greats make horrible games. In this case, there is potential, but currently the game is broken at best. Clearly Tripwire was in over there heads, and no amount of false 10 ratings here is going to save it from the truth, it is just plain bad. The graphics are ok, but shadows are yet to be optimized correctly. Physics are terrible, and dated. This is the Unreal 3 engine and, for whatever reason, they managed to fail on every level when it came to taking advantage of a proven engine. The sounds is great, but not a break-through in innovation and attention to detail. It is a World War II game, and it sounds like one, respectively.

    The gameplay is as you would expect from a Red Orchestra game. The problem here is that Tripwire is attempting to implement features, such as a cover system, into the game that are simply broken and implemented incorrectly. It just looks out of place. Team work is limited, and unreliable. You simply can not expect everyone to be a mature adult when it comes to interacting with a simulation shooter.

    The value is what I would include, to sum this up, as the compensating factor. Tripwire has promised free updates, and mod tool support. For this reason I see no way this game could completely fail. I would be hard pressed to say it can compete in the coming months with franchising giants like EA. Time will tell, and will be the ultimate saving grace for Red Orechestra 2. It is certainly not worth investing money into now.    … Expand
  62. Tension
    Sep 14, 2011
    8
    This game is a nice change of pace from your typical shooters these days. The gameplay is great because it requires tactics. Whenever you get a kill, you feel accomplished. Whenever you die, you feel disappointed that you let it happen. If you think you're good in FPS games, you need to play RO2 to test your skills on the battlefield. During my time playing, it was somewhat hard to pointThis game is a nice change of pace from your typical shooters these days. The gameplay is great because it requires tactics. Whenever you get a kill, you feel accomplished. Whenever you die, you feel disappointed that you let it happen. If you think you're good in FPS games, you need to play RO2 to test your skills on the battlefield. During my time playing, it was somewhat hard to point out who's my team, and my foes. You have to remember what colour/design of the outfit your team and foes are wearing or else you might end up screwing up. My final thoughts on this game: There are a few minor bugs in the game during launch, but that's okay. It doesn't affect me to the point where it's a big deal. Hopefully they will iron out the bugs and of course, optimize the game better. Other then that, I give this game an 8/10. It's unique, complex and fun. This game is definitely worth the money. Tripwire Interactive is doing a great job when it comes to PC games. Hopefully they don't give up on this game after a month or so.… Expand
  63. itschar
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    I really enjoy the game. The beta was a bit buggy on day1 but the patch fixed most major issues. I'm looking forward for new updates and mods that 'll come out later this year.
  64. Kraut
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    So the launch is slightly buggy, do you all not remember BFBC2 and MW2? Worst ever. TWI worked out most everything quickly in beta and will be worked right away, its still the RO I remember. Gameplay is awesome and immersing. Give it some time and it'll just get even better!!!
  65. jo3
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    The game is incredibly fun and different, the game really takes skill to play unlike other FPS games (COD). The game plays perfectly movement its smooth and not restrictive, the guns are realistic and have character. I could say lots more but other people have all put it in their reviews, if you are a PC gamer you should get this game i cannot recommend it enough. :)
  66. WingmanSR
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    (09.14.11; release day)Hardcore realism. Intense battles. I've found it quite addicting, and I put less than 35 hours into the first Red Orchestra, including major mods('Darkest Hour', and 'Mare Nostrum' to a lesser extent.)

    The gunplay and firefights feel very physical. Having a keen eye and cultivated marksmanship skills are important aspects of not only your own survival, but that of    (09.14.11; release day)Hardcore realism. Intense battles. I've found it quite addicting, and I put less than 35 hours into the first Red Orchestra, including major mods('Darkest Hour', and 'Mare Nostrum' to a lesser extent.)

    The gunplay and firefights feel very physical. Having a keen eye and cultivated marksmanship skills are important aspects of not only your own survival, but that of your team as well. Kills are satisfying and feel well deserved.

    This is a game for the patient and tactical player. It heavily favors someone who can recognize the best route to maneuver and achieve the superior position. This is for those who want to 'play war' in the most literal sense. The most deadly weapon is not a bullet, but teamwork.

    At the time of release there are still some bugs remaining that I would classify as 'minor, momentary annoyance'-type, as opposed to glaring flaws. Tripwire has a reputation for superb post-release support,
    free content updates plus very active communication with the community, and we will see if that continues to be true. I believe it will.

    The graphics are very good but are not pushing the envelope. The textures are very high resolution; the models, props and structures are all modeled in a realistic fashion. The depth of field effects are good; subtle but present, not overdone. Extensive in-game graphics options help widen the range of hardware that can run it well and provide those with high-end hardware the means to get more out of their system.
    Relatively easy config editing is also possible for very specific video/audio/gameplay tweaks.

    The audio is one of the most impressive parts of 'Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad's repertoire. The positional audio is not just immersive, but vital to your situational awareness. Distant sounds are appropriately dampened, close sounds are easy to locate. All sounds are realistically effected by the environment.

    'Red Orchestra 2' is THE game to get if you want: realistic weapon handling, realistic and complex wounding, emphasis on teamwork, strategy and skill, fully detailed and functional tank interiors, realistic tank armor and armament modeling and more..

    This is NOT the game to get if you are looking for an easy-going casual shooter. "Run and gun" is not the name of the game (but can still be effective if you have surprise). Just one shot will kill you most of the time and you won't find any aids like crosshairs.

    If you are looking for the things RO2 has to offer, it might just be one of the most innovative and brilliant shooters ever.    … Expand
  67. tutevukantabu
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    A game splendidly made, easy to play, intense, realistic, with numerous tactical possibilities, wide maps, lots of weapons. Every little detail contributes to make you spend a great FPS moment. You'll never want to play a "call of duty" or "Battlefield" ever again after playing RO2. And all of this for a reasonable price and lots of free DLCs coming soon.
  68. TixyLix
    Sep 14, 2011
    3
    I really cannot see the point of a beta if they don't learn from it. This is one of the only UE3 games to run so badly and I can understand for a beta but it should have been fixed for the final release. Everything feels so clunky from the movement to the buggy cover system and the whole greying out of the screen really seems inconsistent. The bandage system needed changing because itI really cannot see the point of a beta if they don't learn from it. This is one of the only UE3 games to run so badly and I can understand for a beta but it should have been fixed for the final release. Everything feels so clunky from the movement to the buggy cover system and the whole greying out of the screen really seems inconsistent. The bandage system needed changing because it doesn't reward team play what so ever, it just feels very pointless. All the servers seem to have crazy lag and poor hit detection so obviously something needs fixing there too. None of the stats work, like these basic things that you need to get right in the beta before you release the game!

    I could see RO2 being really fun in the future but right now it's virtually unplayable and as a result gets a low score.    … Expand
  69. DeepKraken
    Sep 14, 2011
    8
    I was not surprised to see mixed reviews of the game as it is different from the W + Mouse 1 games out there. On my system I have had no issues with the graphics or otherwise with the performance of the game, some people have had massive problems, sad but I think it will be fixed. All in all its a different kinda game, and it apparently splits that splits the crowd, at the time of writingI was not surprised to see mixed reviews of the game as it is different from the W + Mouse 1 games out there. On my system I have had no issues with the graphics or otherwise with the performance of the game, some people have had massive problems, sad but I think it will be fixed. All in all its a different kinda game, and it apparently splits that splits the crowd, at the time of writing this there were: 37 positive 1 mixed and 16 negative, several have voted 1 or 0, which is just a symptom of bugs on some systems. more than 2x positive than negative, negative being mainly due to bugs or RAGE at it not being COD (or Rage :) )... Not that bad for a "niche" game. Oh and just a bit of detail: Never played Red orchestra 1.… Expand
  70. Jswizzy84
    Sep 14, 2011
    8
    Graghics: On Ultra the game looks better than World at war and the animations are amazing but the art design is very low poly when it comes to map design, most of the maps are very square and lack bump mapping on textures that should have them like bricks. If your not playing on Ultra the game looks horrible but on Ultra it looks very presentable and better than COD.
    Gameplay: Unforgiving.    Graghics: On Ultra the game looks better than World at war and the animations are amazing but the art design is very low poly when it comes to map design, most of the maps are very square and lack bump mapping on textures that should have them like bricks. If your not playing on Ultra the game looks horrible but on Ultra it looks very presentable and better than COD.
    Gameplay: Unforgiving. The game plays like older Tactical shooters the kind that went out of style when MW and it's many clones came into play. If you can stomach games like America Army, Ghost Recon, and Raven shield then this is the game for you. You need allot of patience to play this game as the learning curve is steep and the weapon balance is not even. The mp40 is so much better than all the other guns it's not even funny. I've done fine with the bolts but you can but zero effort into doing well with the mp40 and get about the same you would as your best bolt game.
    Singleplayer: From what I played the singleplayer is just the multiplayer maps with AI teammates that you control. Its not overly exciting and not enough of a reason to get the game if your not going to play multiplayer.
    Sound: This game has some of the best positional sound I've seen in awhile. You can use it to locate enemies and pinpoint were they are coming from. The music on the other hand just seems to get in the way of gameplay and even turning music down to min doesn't get rid of it.
    Controls: If you don't like toggle well TWI just gives you big middle finger. They want this game to be as clumsy as possible to control and I almost wish it was a console port because at least then it wouldn't be has ham-fisted. You can edit the ini to allow for hold crouch and ADS but the latter is buggy.    … Expand
  71. SpinGee
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Im giving it 10 just becouse i know all the bugs will be fixed, on my rig game runs pretty smooth with everything maxed out (580gtx) in fullhd, performance issues are obviously only on some rigs and that will be fixed.What really needs to be fixed is server browser.
    This is best ww2 game ever, you feel like in real battle and its still fun. Im giving extra credits for incriesed stamina.    Im giving it 10 just becouse i know all the bugs will be fixed, on my rig game runs pretty smooth with everything maxed out (580gtx) in fullhd, performance issues are obviously only on some rigs and that will be fixed.What really needs to be fixed is server browser.
    This is best ww2 game ever, you feel like in real battle and its still fun. Im giving extra credits for incriesed stamina. Sounds are also big improvement. Graphics are just outstading - big maps, with big ruined buildings i love it and enjoyed whole beta.    … Expand
  72. BLiTZY
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    easily the best game released in the last year, tho having it's bugs and problems it is defiantly beaten the likes of black ops and bc2 when its come to being playable at release. In saying that people who have been saying t's poorly optimize maybe upgrade your 5 year old machine before commenting like honestly most people who have been having problems are people who have deadbeateasily the best game released in the last year, tho having it's bugs and problems it is defiantly beaten the likes of black ops and bc2 when its come to being playable at release. In saying that people who have been saying t's poorly optimize maybe upgrade your 5 year old machine before commenting like honestly most people who have been having problems are people who have deadbeat computes. only problem is the blandness of the single player but honestly i bought it for multiplayer so w.e floats ya boat.… Expand
  73. LordTomasPL
    Sep 14, 2011
    1
    What good can I say about this game? Very little maybe its fairly good gun models but nothing else. Artificial Intelligence is on the level of first Battlefield, enemy tends to fall into obstacles unable to omit them, can be blind when 'ambush' them from their 3rd o'clock LoS, friendlies run endlessly towards the enemy and back(just like having to do business in a toilet but just afterWhat good can I say about this game? Very little maybe its fairly good gun models but nothing else. Artificial Intelligence is on the level of first Battlefield, enemy tends to fall into obstacles unable to omit them, can be blind when 'ambush' them from their 3rd o'clock LoS, friendlies run endlessly towards the enemy and back(just like having to do business in a toilet but just after goes back). What is more in SP battles looks identically as in BF1942, no tactics just rush on enemy positions. OK let's leave AI and focus on other things, for example terrain graphics, how awful they are. Anyone should see training and environment so old school but in wrong meaning of it like from an average game dating back to 2007-2008. Playing this game can lead to frustration when you cannot crouch in the open field, different action are associated with a single key thus causing you unable to perform desired action as it is usually the other one game unintended to perform. Its hard to say what took devs additional 14 days of polishing their product? Maybe it was even more crappier than 'release' product, or we are playing just paid beta, while devs are fixing errors? All faith is left for MP after few patches concerning on gameplay problems cause graphics won't be changed and SP will remain some kind of reincarnation of BF1942-style-crappy-ai. If someone is challenging whether to buy or not this product for SP I would not recommend to do it, for MP it could be playable but not now and buyer should wait for few weeks after mayor patch introduction or after certain bargain. Not recommended.

    PS: I bought this product mainly for SP cause I don't have time for dozens of multiplayer matches thus score corresponds to 90% SP and 10% MP play. For standalone SP I would give 1.0 (BF1942 replay after 10 years) and for MP 6.0 so after quick counting its 1.5 - still 1.    … Expand
  74. EricNeo
    Sep 14, 2011
    4
    At the time of this review this game should not have been released. There are so many bugs with this game it isn't even funny. Some people can snipe across the entire map, while others cannot evey get the server browser working. A lot of the menus don't allow double clicking as confirmation or you'll get prompts for cmds that don't respond, or empty a clip into someone and have them turnAt the time of this review this game should not have been released. There are so many bugs with this game it isn't even funny. Some people can snipe across the entire map, while others cannot evey get the server browser working. A lot of the menus don't allow double clicking as confirmation or you'll get prompts for cmds that don't respond, or empty a clip into someone and have them turn and one shot you, then there is the prone bug, and people being able to sometimes head shot you through the ground, destroyed tanks, even smoke. But the worst so far must be that the game doesn't record stats or xp on release so at the moment there is no point in playing multiplayer as you cannot levelup. I'd give this game a 7 if the bugs were fixed but as it currently stands the game is just too broken and buggy. Wait a while and see if they patch it as tripwire generally has a good record with patches but until then don't buy it.… Expand
  75. Hozak
    Sep 14, 2011
    9
    Wow,looking at all these reviews,it seems Tripwire once again has succeeded in bringing one of their cleverly designed games.For those who don't understand:You either LOVE a Tripwire game,or HATE it.It has always been like that,look at the original Red Orchestra and Killing Floor.People can't seem to agree on a point of view towards a Tripwire game,and I can totally understand that.RedWow,looking at all these reviews,it seems Tripwire once again has succeeded in bringing one of their cleverly designed games.For those who don't understand:You either LOVE a Tripwire game,or HATE it.It has always been like that,look at the original Red Orchestra and Killing Floor.People can't seem to agree on a point of view towards a Tripwire game,and I can totally understand that.Red Orchestra 2,even though it has been "streamlined",still couldn't solve this problem.If it was totally stable,these haters would be fewer in numbers though.I'm rating it 9,minusing 1 point simply because the game released unstable and late.But,as Shigeru Miyamoto cleverly said;"A late game is only late until it ships. A bad game is bad until the end of time." And apparently,Red Orchestra 2 IS NOT a bad game.It is a GREAT game carrying REAL good potential.The devs just have to release it,and it can be done in few days.… Expand
  76. vomi
    Sep 14, 2011
    1
    I preloaded Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad and waited until 24:00 so I could finally play it.
    Now I feel an idiot wasting my time waiting for a game like that.
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a broken, buggy, unfinished game. And they decided to release it like that. First of all, the main problem: even with an high end CPU/GPU you won't be able to play it with decent    I preloaded Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad and waited until 24:00 so I could finally play it.
    Now I feel an idiot wasting my time waiting for a game like that.
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a broken, buggy, unfinished game. And they decided to release it like that.

    First of all, the main problem: even with an high end CPU/GPU you won't be able to play it with decent performance.
    An example: I have an i860, HD5870, 8Gb of RAM. I'm forced to play it with medium/low video settings and with these settings I'm playing at 30-50 FPS. 30-50 FPS for a game that looks like a 6-8 years old game.

    Even if you wanna play at 30 FPS a game that should run at 150 FPS there might be some other annoying problems.
    For example many users (Myself included) can't even load the servers list. The game makes your Internet crash for 3 minutes.

    In-game stats are not working, so you are not gaining experience or any honor points.

    People who bought the deluxe version (around 10$/6â    … Expand
  77. Zvavl
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Wow,when people are given the right to "vote" or "rate" something,they really go stupid.(For example,the current governments around the whole world,take a look at them and how they got chosen.)

    Some people rate it 0/10 because it is buggy,some people rate it 0/10 because it runs bad on their **** system when they try to go "high" settings,and some simply because they think this is a    Wow,when people are given the right to "vote" or "rate" something,they really go stupid.(For example,the current governments around the whole world,take a look at them and how they got chosen.)

    Some people rate it 0/10 because it is buggy,some people rate it 0/10 because it runs bad on their **** system when they try to go "high" settings,and some simply because they think this is a generic cod-ripoff WW2 shooter.IT IS NOT.

    Red Orchestra 2 is simply an innovative realistic FPS that can be FUN.Which is what I never saw before!If you have the system to run it,graphics look really good!The texture quality and quantity in this game is amazing.

    A request to other reviewers;PLEASE don't rate the game simply because it is buggy now.It eventually WILL be patched.Review this ONLY if you have a high-end gaming PC to see the REAL graphical quality,and to experience the game better.You know inside that the CORE GAME is actually breath-takingly good!    … Expand
  78. neck
    Sep 14, 2011
    3
    As a long-time RO player, I can only say that RO2 is a total disaster. There are simply many, many problems with the new game. The obvious tech stuff: Low FPS on high-end systems, broken server browser, high latencies, weird menu
    The game-play things: The controls are awkward; one action button handles basically everything. You can't prone where you're obviously able to prone (open    As a long-time RO player, I can only say that RO2 is a total disaster. There are simply many, many problems with the new game. The obvious tech stuff: Low FPS on high-end systems, broken server browser, high latencies, weird menu
    The game-play things: The controls are awkward; one action button handles basically everything. You can't prone where you're obviously able to prone (open field?!), you can't put down stationary machine guns where they would be absolutely fine, the grenades fly in a very weird way and so on...

    It's just insane. All that aside, TWI continue to be total d*cks and keep removing honest and constructive criticism from their forums. Way to go, TWI...way to go.

    Bottom line is: Unfinished game that may get better with the next 'few' patches. Don't buy it yet.    … Expand
  79. Rastarorm
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece.If you have the PC to get to run it on highest,it looks gorgeous.Gameplay gives the same old feeling from the original Red Orchestra,and the new realistic features are simply amazing!The dynamic music system really adds to the atmosphere,and the weapon sounds are almost as professional as DICE's.Not to mention 3000 lines of battle chatter for both sides,evenThis game is a true masterpiece.If you have the PC to get to run it on highest,it looks gorgeous.Gameplay gives the same old feeling from the original Red Orchestra,and the new realistic features are simply amazing!The dynamic music system really adds to the atmosphere,and the weapon sounds are almost as professional as DICE's.Not to mention 3000 lines of battle chatter for both sides,even the "Cinematic Single Player games" refuse to give the main character a voice,yet this multiplayer-focused FPS does.Bugs and crashes from the beta have mosty been fixed.Those who still have problems:Don't go mad,just wait until everything gets in place.No one can deny that this game IS different than any other FPS and amazing.… Expand
  80. kotay
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Awesome game, can be a little tough when you first start, especially if you are used to a more "run 'n' gun" style of first-person shooters, but once you learn to slow down a little, and not rush into buildings etc. like a loony you will start raking in the kills. Killing is so very satisfying too, especially with a bolt-action rifle from 200m+, it gives me a little semi on.

    If you    Awesome game, can be a little tough when you first start, especially if you are used to a more "run 'n' gun" style of first-person shooters, but once you learn to slow down a little, and not rush into buildings etc. like a loony you will start raking in the kills. Killing is so very satisfying too, especially with a bolt-action rifle from 200m+, it gives me a little semi on.

    If you liked games like the first Red Orchestra, ArmA series, or even games like Bad Company/CoD (hardcore mode), then you should love this game. If you can actually aim, you should love this game. If you are super cool (like me), you should also love this game.

    I am not really into the whole WW2 thing, I prefer modern or futuristic weapons in games, but gee whizz this game is so much fun, sometimes I can even feel my heart beating and it makes me feel like a normal boy, along with my semi on.    … Expand
  81. evolve
    Sep 14, 2011
    7
    The game has so much potential if only they got rid of some of the realistic aspects, like minor things eg put damn enemy tags into the game (only when pointed at). This whole game drives me crazy because 90 percent of the time you can never find anyone. Its a very strategic game, in the sense that you may sit behind a wall for 5 minutes waiting for the right time to move forward or peek.The game has so much potential if only they got rid of some of the realistic aspects, like minor things eg put damn enemy tags into the game (only when pointed at). This whole game drives me crazy because 90 percent of the time you can never find anyone. Its a very strategic game, in the sense that you may sit behind a wall for 5 minutes waiting for the right time to move forward or peek. This game is not for people who are looking for something slightly more realistic than BF3, is way over the top. Some maps are fun eg apartments but some make you want to break things due to the fact that they just encourage camping prone in a corner.

    Long Story Short
    Get this game if you want something with a lot of features, slow paced, tactical, to play with mates. This game is not for someone who plays tactical but does'nt have the patience to hide all game.    … Expand
  82. jimbofbx
    Sep 14, 2011
    10
    Had this been a console release, it would had been a disaster given the limited ability for a console game to be patched, updated, fixed, and expanded upon. However, its a PC game and for that its a PC game in all of its glory. Wimpy grandma's PCs need not apply here, the game's performance tweaks was changing, for better or worse, almost every other day for the beta and at release timeHad this been a console release, it would had been a disaster given the limited ability for a console game to be patched, updated, fixed, and expanded upon. However, its a PC game and for that its a PC game in all of its glory. Wimpy grandma's PCs need not apply here, the game's performance tweaks was changing, for better or worse, almost every other day for the beta and at release time its still not right. Yes the game crashes from time to time and on lower end PCs with low memory will crash more often than that. Yes sometimes your view occasionally flip out. Your bullets occasionally do not count. There's a plethora of UI bugs Etc etc. That doesn't matter. The game even in its "not quite done but here you can play anyways" state is absolutely fantastic. This is by far THE most realistic yet inviting first person shooter in every respect and steps up and improves greatly in its mechanics over the original Red Orchestra. Tripwire isn't EA. They don't ship the game and call it done and already stated that it's not done, there's more to add, and you'll get more (not even considering community content). But the ship date came around (after 5 years in development!) and this is what they have. Enjoy it. It's a multiplayer game, so enjoy its strengths, and enjoy the new bar for PC games.… Expand
  83. NateN34
    Sep 13, 2011
    0
    I cannot believe how bad this game. This game has the graphics of a 2004 game and the performance of a console port. Constant stuttering and do not even think of maxing it out, even on the highest spec systems. Some would be quick to blame it on the UT3, but that is not the case, just look at how good Bulletstorm plays and looks compared to this. The gameplay is where they say this gameI cannot believe how bad this game. This game has the graphics of a 2004 game and the performance of a console port. Constant stuttering and do not even think of maxing it out, even on the highest spec systems. Some would be quick to blame it on the UT3, but that is not the case, just look at how good Bulletstorm plays and looks compared to this. The gameplay is where they say this game shines, but they could not be more wrong. Gameplay is boring, dull and a huge bugfest. There is nowhere in the game that is a fun climax, it is just all a steady boring gameplay, where you will maybe shoot one person in 30 minutes. Save yourself the money and don't buy this game.… Expand
  84. extremezone
    Sep 13, 2011
    0
    I have never before seen a game so poorly optimized. I loved the original and can only pray that they fix this major issues, but on a modern computer with the best CPU's, GPU's, RAM out there, there is no excuse for how choppy the game is.
  85. TJarnold92
    Sep 13, 2011
    3
    The game has incredible potential, but in it's current state it is not worth recommending. Buggy as hell, extremely poorly optimized.

    It's going to be demolished by BF3 and MW3 when they come out if they don't fix their stuff...
  86. BobTheBuilder19
    Sep 13, 2011
    5
    Not a very fun game. Game is very clunky. The action key is bound to many different things. cover/bandage/pickup/use so when you're near two things that do the same thing you end up covering when trying to pickup a gun. Game is also laggy as get out with hit detection all over the place. Your hits will sometimes register after you die.
  87. TWI_Blows
    Sep 13, 2011
    3
    Giving this game a '10' is unconscionable sycophantism toward TWI. The game is a mess. Graphics are dated, game-play is clunky, 'cutting-edge' features such as cover are broken. Server browser is broken, game crashes constantly. Performance even on high-end hardware is problematic. Read the steam forums before spending your hard earned cash on this turkey, and/or wait until it goes on deepGiving this game a '10' is unconscionable sycophantism toward TWI. The game is a mess. Graphics are dated, game-play is clunky, 'cutting-edge' features such as cover are broken. Server browser is broken, game crashes constantly. Performance even on high-end hardware is problematic. Read the steam forums before spending your hard earned cash on this turkey, and/or wait until it goes on deep sale, which should be soon. I give it a three - it's not the worst release this year, but it's certainly in the running.

    If you don't care about quality, are a rebid WW II fan, and enjoy elitist communities, with developers that purge any negative commentary from their forums, this might be the game for you, otherwise, give it a pass.    … Expand
  88. Om3ga
    Sep 13, 2011
    0
    RO2 is totally disaster. The only positive thing is sound. Game is still pretty buggy and feels still same as beta. I can't recommend this to anyone.
  89. Daematune
    Sep 13, 2011
    1
    One of the most disappointing releases this year. Red Orchestra 2 could of been one of the greatest games this year, it was also one title I've been waiting for all year. Instead it's glorified with endless bugs, poor optimization, and unplayable multiplayer due to a broken server browser. They originally delayed the games release for two weeks, those two weeks have past-- they haveOne of the most disappointing releases this year. Red Orchestra 2 could of been one of the greatest games this year, it was also one title I've been waiting for all year. Instead it's glorified with endless bugs, poor optimization, and unplayable multiplayer due to a broken server browser. They originally delayed the games release for two weeks, those two weeks have past-- they have released their product in an unplayable state, it's ultimately inexcusable. They have spit on everyone hard earned money who bought their game, shame on them. I don't know what Tripwires standards are but I assure you that they are substandard.… Expand
  90. VonSalza
    Sep 13, 2011
    3
    Brief recap: RO2 is pretty bad. As a RO long timer I've been waiting for this game for a long time. I really wanted to like it but unfortunately i can't. The sequel doesn't catch at all the feeling and the game play of the first RO. The way you move around, the balistics, the granede toss, the satchel cooking...nothing is the same in RO2. Worst still, it's buggy and frustrating ("cannotBrief recap: RO2 is pretty bad. As a RO long timer I've been waiting for this game for a long time. I really wanted to like it but unfortunately i can't. The sequel doesn't catch at all the feeling and the game play of the first RO. The way you move around, the balistics, the granede toss, the satchel cooking...nothing is the same in RO2. Worst still, it's buggy and frustrating ("cannot prone here" in semi open field, "can't deploy here" in places well suited for deploying a maching gun and so on). A missed chance. A let down.
    Stay away.    … Expand
  91. momio
    Sep 13, 2011
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As for this game, there are too a lot of bugs. This result is very regrettable though I was a fan of the former work. Other User Score cannot be trusted.… Expand
  92. DrKittens
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    A good game either admits it's a game and only includes realistic things as an afterthought after it's gotten all the fun stuff finished, or it doesn't admit it's a game and immerses you. Don't tell Red Orchestra 2 that it's a game. It is the very end of a spectrum. It's a window into WWII-era Russia you can only look through on your computer.
  93. kmconstable
    Sep 13, 2011
    8
    Although RO2 has some flaws it is indeed a nice change of pace. It is not a new genre to be sure, bu it is a new style of game-play that lends itself more to team play and taking objectives. It is in which teens with pwnage complexes or people that simply want the vanilla familiarity of COD can just go away and leave the real gaming to grown ups. And that is what makes RO2 good. ItAlthough RO2 has some flaws it is indeed a nice change of pace. It is not a new genre to be sure, bu it is a new style of game-play that lends itself more to team play and taking objectives. It is in which teens with pwnage complexes or people that simply want the vanilla familiarity of COD can just go away and leave the real gaming to grown ups. And that is what makes RO2 good. It does not have the most up to date graphics, and it may still have an occasional bug, but what it doesn't do is reward players who only care about themselves and never help out the team. This is not a game in which you go around killing and killing and killing simply to have the best story of how you knifed someone or t-bagged your foe. The maps are huge and detailed. Of course some of the negative reviews fail to mention that little point. Or the 64 players, or the tight shooting, or the fact that the game can look very good with high settings, or the day one modding tools, or custom map making, or TWI being extremely responsive to the community and fixing problems quickly, or that we have true dedicated servers. RO2 is what PC games should be and certainly more brave than what large developers are willing to make these days. They are too afraid to kill their cash cows and so we get the same old garbage year after year and wonder why we are so bored of gaming. Hmm I wonder why that could be? No RO2 is not perfect, but it is very good and will get better for years to come. It as some room to improve and it will, but the only reason to give this game a 0 is if you are a ZERO.… Expand
  94. BobDylan
    Sep 13, 2011
    0
    The game is really awful. Even with an high-end GPU/CPU, this game runs like crap. Also, the game will frequently crash to desktop. Can't believe that this game has been released with all those issues. Don't buy this.
  95. teejaymmk
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    A friend of mine asked me what Red Orchestra 2 was like, and all I could tell him was it was kind of like the original Red Orchestra. This game is totally different than any of the AAA fps titles out there, and is just as good if not better. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if I gave this anything less than a 10, even with some bugs that have yet to be fixed, simply because it's aA friend of mine asked me what Red Orchestra 2 was like, and all I could tell him was it was kind of like the original Red Orchestra. This game is totally different than any of the AAA fps titles out there, and is just as good if not better. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if I gave this anything less than a 10, even with some bugs that have yet to be fixed, simply because it's a great change from what other developers are spitting out right now and it has been done so well.… Expand
  96. 3Ball
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    Like others have said, it has some bugs, and it isnt perfect in execution, but the game itself is excellent. The most enjoyable experience I have had in years. The feeling is very cinematic, yet authentic at the same time. The game performs well enough to be played, and offers some interesting ideas for balance and gameplay that other games arent quite bold enough to do. Truly a greatLike others have said, it has some bugs, and it isnt perfect in execution, but the game itself is excellent. The most enjoyable experience I have had in years. The feeling is very cinematic, yet authentic at the same time. The game performs well enough to be played, and offers some interesting ideas for balance and gameplay that other games arent quite bold enough to do. Truly a great game, and with a few patches and driver updates, it will only get better and better. I am giving this a 10, as I am rounding up from 9.5. The other .5 of a point might come down the road when the bugs that were present near the end of beta are fixed (if they arent already).… Expand
  97. Dorjan_HR
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    I love this game despite some minor bugs. I love it since I first started beta. This game is like no other FPS game, you have to think, you have to be smart and you have to use cover. I love weapons, the soundtrack is great and last thing I have to say is: "Thank you Tripwire"
  98. neomatrix248
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a refreshing change of pace for the FPS genre. It brings the genre back to it's 2000-2005 roots to the WW2 era, and merges it with today's technology to provide an authentic, immersive, beautiful experience. This game plays differently than your popular shooters like Call of Duty and Halo, so it's not for everyone. It's definitely catered to a moreRed Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a refreshing change of pace for the FPS genre. It brings the genre back to it's 2000-2005 roots to the WW2 era, and merges it with today's technology to provide an authentic, immersive, beautiful experience. This game plays differently than your popular shooters like Call of Duty and Halo, so it's not for everyone. It's definitely catered to a more hardcore audience than most mainstream titles, but still offers game modes for gamers with all tastes. The combat in this game is fast paced, but realistic. There are minimal hud elements, like no crosshairs for instance. Weapon aiming is quite unique, too. Weapons don't shoot in the center of the screen, but rather the weapon moves with the mouse until you get closer to the edge of the screen, when your camera will shift. For anyone who's played the Arma series, the aiming is similar to that. Weapon and bullet physics are also very realistic. Firing SMGs in more than 4-5 round bursts will make it impossible to hit a target further than 40-50 meters away. The game also features a full ballistics simulation. Bullet drop and travel time must be taken into account when shooting.

    The game features HUGE maps with up to 64 players. The vehicles in the game feature full 3d-modeled interiors, where players must realistically navigate the inside of the vehicle to move to each position. No more instantly teleporting from the driver seat to the machine gunner seat, for instance. Vehicles also feature realistic damage models. You can take out a tank's engine by hitting it with an armor piercing round, or even kill the gunner with a well placed shot to the gunner's seat, rendering the tank useless until another player takes over the position.

    The graphics and sound design are all top notch in this game. The performance was a little shaky in the beta, but in just two weeks time they have greatly improved framerates and reduced lag. Red Orchestra 2 is a must have for anyone who is a fan of first person shooters who want a more authentic experience than mainstream shooters will give you. It is a game that game developers should take notes on when designing games in the future. Tripwire Interactive put a lot of hard work with limited resources into this game, and the result is something extraordinary.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. CPUGamer
    Nov 27, 2011
    90
    The basic fact is that Red Orchestra 2 spoils you. Playing any other shooter, especially one that claims to be realistic, after going through a few rounds in RO2 is bound to be a disappointment.
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Nov 22, 2011
    70
    The multiplayer of Red Orchestra 2 offers various interesting debate points about the realistic online shooter breed: praised by many, played by few. Forgetting some bugs and the (hopefully) soon to be addressed performance hiccups, Red Orchestra 2 is definitely an entertaining product that, online-wise, will guarantee months of brutal fun.
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  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    Nov 17, 2011
    50
    If you think both Battlefield and Call of Duty are too exaggerated and unrealistic, and feel Counter-Strike is too soft, Red Orchestra 2 might be the game for you. It doesn't appeal to us, though.
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