Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

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  1. Chemiker
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad - тактического шутера от первого лица, разработанная американской компанией Tripwire Interactive, продолжающая идеи Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45.

    Вернулся в игру спустя 7 лет, и что могу сказать, думал щас зайду выйду ибо устарело. Но онлайн есть, есть полные сервера на 64 ч, а что еще людям нада? Да и играется бодро, зазевался? Умер. Атакуешь, но    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad - тактического шутера от первого лица, разработанная американской компанией Tripwire Interactive, продолжающая идеи Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45.

    Вернулся в игру спустя 7 лет, и что могу сказать, думал щас зайду выйду ибо устарело. Но онлайн есть, есть полные сервера на 64 ч, а что еще людям нада? Да и играется бодро, зазевался? Умер. Атакуешь, но противник вызвал арт обстрел? Умер. Раньше мне казалось что какая то тут сложная стрельба, щас же мне так не кажется.
    По поводу оружия, благодаря не маленьким картам, можно играть с винтовкой очень даже. Но в близи можно конечно что то навоевать винтовкой, или штыком) Но автомат конечно не заменим. И вообще прям бесполезного оружия я не нашел, почти ( мне прям не зашла ппш, ну чет ваще (

    Так же в игре есть танки, и прям механика экипажа танка, к сожалению так и не поездил с живыми игроками в танке, только с ботами, и один) Но мне очень понравилась, прям реализм.
    Не знаю ностальгия ли это, но как только я зашел на карту сталинграда, и в голосовом командир говорит в атаку, и вообщем приказы раздает, в чате при пальбе по своему "sorry", особенно гранатой). Да и по геймплею что держимся вместе. Командир, сражается не высовываться на линии фронта, что возле него возрождались солдаты. (хорошо придумали) Счетчик подкреплений, реалистичная модель повреждений (быстро умирают). Вообщем как родное)
    Да и вместе с игрой, идет дополнение Rising Storm где все тоже самое, но театр боевых действий происходит на тихом океане.

    Те кто купил игру примерно во вторую половину 2016г остались без одиночной кампании. В игре 2 кампании: за СССР и за НЕМЦЕВ. Первая кампания идет за немцев и называется она "Волга рядом".
    Так же есть хорошая обучающая часть, где наглядно показывает что как делать, тяжело в учении, легко в бою)
    А что расстраивает, когда добавили дополнение, перестали давать вместе с игрой, одиночную кампанию, я тогда даже не знал о ней, а достижение были) Примерно в первой половине 2016 как понимаю, а я купил в сентябре, и все опоздал (

    Вообщем пришлось выкручиваться и скажу, что как бы зря очень зря они ее вырезали скажем так, ибо мне понравилось.
    Немецкая и советская компания, каждая со своим финалом, поразмыслили что если (за немцев). За немцев как блицкриг, вообщем легче, а за советов реально жмут просто, и ты чувствуешь этот блицкриг на себе, сложно передать словами как я горел)    … Expand
  2. Mike251
    May 6, 2020
    10
    This game is the definition of acquired taste. You CAN enjoy it, the question you will ask yourself the most if you've never played this type of thing before though is, SHOULD I? Will it pay off? Am I wasting my time??

    To answer all of those: yes. I recommend absolutely you give it your all. This to me, is the best an ArmA style game can ever get. I enjoy these types of realistic games,    This game is the definition of acquired taste. You CAN enjoy it, the question you will ask yourself the most if you've never played this type of thing before though is, SHOULD I? Will it pay off? Am I wasting my time??

    To answer all of those: yes. I recommend absolutely you give it your all. This to me, is the best an ArmA style game can ever get. I enjoy these types of realistic games, this one is basically dirt cheap and is as timeless as Call of Duty: World at War or Medal of Honor: Allied Assault if you still even play the latter lol.

    For something of its price, literally below 5 Euro/US bucks? MORE Than worth it. You get: Pacific AND Stalingrad multiplayer campaigns, with populated servers 24/7, a very engaging and addictive leveling system for your guns and character, I just love it so much.

    Buy it. Whack at it for like hours, take your time. I swear you'll enjoy it. 10/10, absolutely perfect.    … Expand
  3. NronQsr
    Jan 5, 2019
    8
    Good pretty and cheap. immersive, and addictive atmosphere, if it's your first time and you come from other shooters, be patient, it's hard to make yourself playable because it is more strategic than frantic.

    It has a good range of weapons, which are included within specific roles that you have to perform according to what you choose.
  4. Striker_Rc4
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply the best shooter game I've ever played ... and I say that I've already played from cod 1! Perfect… Expand
  5. carnivorCactae
    Nov 30, 2017
    0
    This is maybe the most realistic depiction of War ever!

    You die a lot, you are surrounded by campers, enemies pick you off at choke-points, your allies and enemies feel superior in every way, you die a lot, you start camping by yourself, you survive by pure luck, you devolve into the "skill"-sets of veterans which means you learn the choke-points, and camp, and kill everyone    This is maybe the most realistic depiction of War ever!

    You die a lot,
    you are surrounded by campers,
    enemies pick you off at choke-points,
    your allies and enemies feel superior in every way,
    you die a lot,
    you start camping by yourself,
    you survive by pure luck,
    you devolve into the "skill"-sets of veterans
    which means you learn the choke-points,
    and camp,
    and kill everyone off at the spawnpoint,
    and you die a lot.

    War is not fun,
    neither is this camping- and dying-simulator!

    (still no Coop-Campaign!
    Just huge maps filled with cheating super-aim-bots!)    … Expand
  6. nachoknight
    Nov 23, 2017
    10
    Es un excelente juego y espectacular para quienes les gustan los de la segunda guerra mundial. ofrece una visión alternativa y magnifica de lo acontecido, es algo difícil al comienzo por su realismo pero con practica se vuelve mas fácil. no cae en la dificultad de 100% realista pero al menos no permite a los jugadores "tryhardear" al estilo CoD.
  7. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Шедевр, показавший, что даже маленькая команда из 12 человек, без издателя, способна сделать великолепную игру. Такого экспириенса, как тут, вы не получите больше нигде. Один из немногих пк-эксклюзивов, который действительно можно назвать игрой, сделаной с душой.Шедевр, показавший, что даже маленькая команда из 12 человек, без издателя, способна сделать великолепную игру. Такого экспириенса, как тут, вы не получите больше нигде. Один из немногих пк-эксклюзивов, который действительно можно назвать игрой, сделаной с душой.
  8. sukhoilover
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    Get this game.
    The sheer level of detail in this game makes this so much fun to play, and my only complaint would be the sheer lack of community nowadays. But if you want to get this, do it. I'm begging you, for the good of your mental state, do it.
  9. Glennsadvice
    Mar 26, 2016
    10
    RO2 is the Saving Private Ryan of war games, this is not a game for story lines or ''single player COD style bells and whistles'', this is simply put the best ww2 game ever and possibly will ever be. It is insane it is so insane, I can not wait to just get straight back in it, online there is nothing better. Straight up truth there is no game better then this one where it involves over 100RO2 is the Saving Private Ryan of war games, this is not a game for story lines or ''single player COD style bells and whistles'', this is simply put the best ww2 game ever and possibly will ever be. It is insane it is so insane, I can not wait to just get straight back in it, online there is nothing better. Straight up truth there is no game better then this one where it involves over 100 online players on a map. Anyone I repeat anyone who mocks this game is bad at it, your not any good kid, you suck kid. Put it to you this way this game is so brutally realistic the fresh conscripts have zero chance against battle hardened players yet it only takes one bullet to kill you, only one yet despite that fragile real life problem, the veteran players have no issues putting you away without a hair on there head scratched. But do not be intimidated, although there is many online vets 100ds of them, if they make a mistake their yours to put away, bury them. This game is ultra realistic it gives no one a second chance there are no hit points only instinct and experience, kids mock this game adults respect this game, so get into it a grow with it seriously will be the best game you ever bought. Listen to your squad leader they usually miked up for quick communication and definable listen to your Team Leader, ya know the German with the fancy hat and 5 iron cross medals he to will have a mike.… Expand
  10. AxSirlotl
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    If you prefer realism to arcade, then this is probably a game that you'd like. The games can last for up to 45 minutes, you will die from one shot to the torso and you will be put in impossible situations. You need to know the tactics required for the map, and then you can get the oh so rewarding kills on the enemy.
  11. SL539
    Dec 26, 2015
    8
    A game where you can snipe better with a machine gun than you can with an actual sniper rifle.

    10/10 would snipe with an MG42 again.

    Aside from that it's a good game for the most part, so much better than other FPS games.
  12. Gampy
    Nov 17, 2015
    6
    I spent 300h in it, so I know what I say - DO NOT buy Red Orchestra 2. Tripwire managed to create the most glitchy game in the history of gaming. I mean, really, not a single thing in this game works correct (movement, reloading, shooting, server joining, graphics, AI, fps drops, it crashes, everything is broken). You have no idea how much times I had to crawl under the textures, how oftenI spent 300h in it, so I know what I say - DO NOT buy Red Orchestra 2. Tripwire managed to create the most glitchy game in the history of gaming. I mean, really, not a single thing in this game works correct (movement, reloading, shooting, server joining, graphics, AI, fps drops, it crashes, everything is broken). You have no idea how much times I had to crawl under the textures, how often I use "Umbra culling" console command, so the textures stop blinking and... NO, my PC is okay, it fits the requirements, so the game have to run smooth. But now I have to explain why did I spent 300 hours in it. Well, this is the only game about WWII of this kind. It have a good gameplay, a lot of decent maps (and a lot of terribly disbalanced though) and it's fun most of the time. If you see it for 2$ in steam, go check it out, but do not pay Tripwire the full price for that pre-alpha version of the game we expected to see.… Expand
  13. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    5
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a sequel to Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 by Tripwire Interactive, the same people that created the Killing Floor game, this review is split up into two reviews: Singleplayer and Multiplayer aspects of the game and are judged differently

    Singleplayer - 5/10 I have got to say that the singleplayer for Red Orchestra 2 is the worst I have ever    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a sequel to Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 by Tripwire Interactive, the same people that created the Killing Floor game, this review is split up into two reviews: Singleplayer and Multiplayer aspects of the game and are judged differently

    Singleplayer - 5/10
    I have got to say that the singleplayer for Red Orchestra 2 is the worst I have ever seen, horrible AI, tons of glitches, awful story and also the same objectives, over and over and over again. "Capture this, then capture that, then finally capture the last one, and it is the most heavily guarded!" Is this the most Tripwire Interactive could come up with!?! Let's start with the AI, the worst I have ever seen. Soldiers running around in the battlefield, not looking for cover, acting like idiots, a Soviet soldier passes by a German soldier and completely ignores him! WOW, this is what must of happened during the real war! Glitches, they are everywhere! Soldiers sinking into the ground, soldiers spinning like they are at a disco party, running on the same spot, the glitches are endless! Awful story, one of the most boring stories I have ever encountered. I understand that it is during WWII and the Germans are fighting over the Russians etc... but come on! They could of made the story much better than what it is! And the objectives, always the same... just in a different place. Do this, then do that, then take over here, then there, etc... Really gets boring after a while. Overall I am disgusted by the level of poorness this "singleplayer" has to show. But the level of realism that it shows, from the breathing, to crouching and other stuff really makes you feel like you are in the battlefield. But overall, a complete disaster!

    Multiplayer - 6/10
    Fun, not that fun but mostly fun, but the best is playing with your friends, as it can get very boring in a matter of a few hours. The only thing I have got to complain about is... why the hell are they advertising Rising Storm, which for me is a completely different game in this one!?! I really thought that Rising Storm is integrated into Red Orchestra 2 and it comes free, but OH NO, when I entered the game, you have to pay for Rising Storm, which I can understand, but why on earth would you integrate it with Red Orchestra 2 if they are two completely different games in two different places! And when I wanted to play one of the maps of Rising Storm in Red Orchestra 2, it did let me, but it strips away all the classes to the bare bone, what a waste. Honestly, you either make them separate games or charge for both Red Orchestra 2 and Rising Storm together, BUT overall the multiplayer is not bad, best with friends and family though!    … Expand
  14. HappyPhilXD
    Mar 29, 2015
    9
    Ein fast perfektes WW2 Spiel. Man hat nur wenige Klassen zur Auswahl da Klassen wie Pionier nur einmal zur Verfügung stehen. So ist man gezwungen fast immer als Schütze zu spielen.
    Die Maps sind gut gemacht und gebalanced. Ebenso die Waffen, aber meistens führt ein Treffer zum Tod.
    Sehr gutes Kriegsfeeling.
  15. Budget_Security
    Jan 3, 2015
    7
    I have played this game longer than any other. This is because this game has the best multiplayer if you want the ultimate realistic hardcore FPS experience.

    The soundscape is excellent. Weapons sound very realistic, whether near, far, or inside a building. Weapon handling (accuracy etc) are still the best I have ever seen in any game (much better than ARMA series in my opinion). There    I have played this game longer than any other. This is because this game has the best multiplayer if you want the ultimate realistic hardcore FPS experience.

    The soundscape is excellent. Weapons sound very realistic, whether near, far, or inside a building. Weapon handling (accuracy etc) are still the best I have ever seen in any game (much better than ARMA series in my opinion). There are some neat gameplay mechanics that simulate suppression, and reward teamwork and discourage camper score-whoring. This is probably the only game that really models suppression. Don't bother with the single-player though, its rubbish and the AI is dumb.

    When it was released back in 2011, it was rough around the edges with lots of bugs, but now in 2014, with continuous support from the devs, virtually all the problems have been ironed out, and it now runs very stable.

    Being realistic and brutal, this is very unforgiving to noobs (and CoD players). Only 1 rifle bullet is needed to kill. Noobs spawn, run forward, and get killed by enemy artillery, or a tank 300m away, or a sniper 200m away, or a machine gunner 150m away, or a maxed out assault trooper 5m away, and never see it coming. Being realistic, machine guns are almost just as accurate as sniper rifles, but it is slightly harder to spot prone enemies without the scope. I am usually the machine gunner, and by a round's end (20min) I may have killed over 80 of them and only died 5 times. That's how ruthless this game is. This is arguably both the game's biggest strengh, and its biggest problem.

    This game uses a leveling and unlock system, but it is still quite fair on new players. While fully levelled guns will help (with slightly reduced weapon sway, recoil, reload time, magazine size etc) it is still only 20% of your effectiveness and the remaining 80% is down to your tactical awareness, teamwork, and most of all, your individual skill. That is the most important thing. If you are naturally good, you will start out quite well and only get better as you level up, but if you are not so good at aiming with a mouse, you might always struggle.

    The online community is more mature than in most other shooter games. We still get the occasional 12 year old, but not too often. As of Dec-2014 there are still a good range of servers and a good volume of players online (about 1500 sunday night, 300 monday morning). At peak times there are about 5-10 servers with 64 players, and some servers occasionally go over the 64 player limit. The most I have seen is 85, that was epic. In 800 hours of gameplay I have only seen 1 incident of hacking (the artillery hack), and that one was patched out by the devs within days. So, this game has a virtually hack-free environment.

    So, this game is too brutal and realistic for many, but if CoD or Battlefield is not cutting it for you, I recommend you try this.    … Expand
  16. diehard-gamer
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    Possibly the best multiplier video FPS war game ever. Large maps which are excellently designed. Realistic uniforms, vehicles, weapons, magazine sizes, bullet damage, reload times, balanced player roles .... etc. Artillery, vehicles. Even server admins that ban racists, teammate shooters, cheaters and other sorts of multiplayer game parasites. Best of all, realistic character movement -Possibly the best multiplier video FPS war game ever. Large maps which are excellently designed. Realistic uniforms, vehicles, weapons, magazine sizes, bullet damage, reload times, balanced player roles .... etc. Artillery, vehicles. Even server admins that ban racists, teammate shooters, cheaters and other sorts of multiplayer game parasites. Best of all, realistic character movement - no mile high jumps or unlimited sprints! If someone runs into open ground jumping up and down, they get shot. COD for grown ups. Brilliant.… Expand
  17. johnymuss
    Sep 30, 2014
    7
    I think this is the best WW2 shooter I have ever played. I love the way the maps can play out and the way you can interact with the environment and your weapon. the game is unfortunately marred by some unfortunate bugs and issues like laggy servers and melee combat can be a little annoying. The campaign is impossible but the multi player is good.
  18. BlackBalsam
    Sep 27, 2014
    4
    The idea of the game is great.
    The weapons look and feel fantastic.
    So do explosions. The sounds and spectacular and the maps LOOK awesome. Too bad the maps are too small for 64p. Too badly designed for a flanking / camping style gameplay and theres too few of them so they get boring in a week. Would be great with more and BIGGER more versatile maps. Either the maps are too    The idea of the game is great.
    The weapons look and feel fantastic.
    So do explosions.
    The sounds and spectacular
    and the maps LOOK awesome.

    Too bad the maps are too small for 64p.
    Too badly designed for a flanking / camping style gameplay
    and theres too few of them so they get boring in a week.

    Would be great with more and BIGGER more versatile maps. Either the maps are too open, or just a campfest. You CAN NOT run across 50 meters of open space without getting shot 7 times. This requires trenches, denser forest, more buildings to enter.. but none of the maps give this    … Expand
  19. CrazyeyesDark
    Aug 30, 2014
    9
    What is there to say? Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a game that I will never forget, it is one of the most realistic FPS games out there..
    Bullets are an actual danger, get shot in the right spot and you will most likely die, if you survive the shot, you need to bandage your wounds before returning to action
    Cover is actually useful, you can't just go Rambo style and shoot 'em    What is there to say? Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a game that I will never forget, it is one of the most realistic FPS games out there..
    Bullets are an actual danger, get shot in the right spot and you will most likely die, if you survive the shot, you need to bandage your wounds before returning to action
    Cover is actually useful, you can't just go Rambo style and shoot 'em all up, no, it doesn't work like that
    Co-operation with your team is very important, going alone may only be any good if you are flanking, but going with a team is still always better
    Voice acting... I really like the voice acting, I like it that for once when an enemy/ally is shot, they make a sound, shoot them in the throat and they will choke on their blood, shoot them anywhere else and they may say random things, shoot them in the head and they will usually go silent
    Only negative thing I give is something not everyone may have, but I have an AMD card, and the game is poorly optimized for me, in the GOTY edition I cannot sprint due to massive framedrops, many other people experience this so I blame it on tripwire for not optimizing the game for our cards

    Overall, this game is one of the, if not the, most realistic FPS out there, I highly recommend to have a team of friends and communicate with each other, it's huge fun!

    -CrazyeyesDark    … Expand
  20. angrycamper
    Aug 26, 2014
    10
    Buy this game if you are a fan of hardcore game modes in other fps however you can't play this game like cod you will be like all the other people rage quiting the game because to be successful in this game you have to have patience and practice in order to be successful. The gameplay is awesome (single player is worthless) the maps and guns are mostly balanced ( excluding the mkb lol)Buy this game if you are a fan of hardcore game modes in other fps however you can't play this game like cod you will be like all the other people rage quiting the game because to be successful in this game you have to have patience and practice in order to be successful. The gameplay is awesome (single player is worthless) the maps and guns are mostly balanced ( excluding the mkb lol) the rising storm dlc is well worth the money but the Japanese side always has the disadvantage in terms of weapons so I suggest picking up a dropped BAR or garand in rising storm if you spawn as Japanese altogether we'll worth the money for those who have the patience to play this wonderful game… Expand
  21. TROTS
    Aug 23, 2014
    10
    RO2 / RS is one of few FPS games with the genre WWII, which is still being regularly updated by the developers. The game may had a few bugs during the release, but most are gone and not really annoying. The only bug that is currently most visible is when ragdolls decide to fly into the map because they just got torn apart by a tank shell, artillery or a grenade. But the gore and theRO2 / RS is one of few FPS games with the genre WWII, which is still being regularly updated by the developers. The game may had a few bugs during the release, but most are gone and not really annoying. The only bug that is currently most visible is when ragdolls decide to fly into the map because they just got torn apart by a tank shell, artillery or a grenade. But the gore and the realistic bullet ballistics / 1 shot = 1 kill is splendid. Some reviews here tells the reader that the game doesn't fullfill the promise of realism, well they must have accidentally played on servers without ''Realism''-mode.
    The game is a truly unique game and feels like Battlefield 1942 but with a more gory and dark atmosphere.
    +/-:
    + 64 player servers
    + In-game VOIP
    + Different Soldier Classes
    + Not hundreds of different weapons, with thousands of different accessories.
    + As close you can come a realistic WWII game with ''Realism''-game mode: 1 deadly bullet = 1 kill.
    + Continued development. (New maps, new weapons, new vehicles)
    + Doesn't require a specific level to get to play with the class you want and the weapon you wishes for.
    + Dedicated servers.
    + Earn upgrades to your weapons when you kill enough enemies to level up your weapon.
    - Not as popular as other FPS-games, needs more PR? It's sad to see a great FPS game have less players than a free2play game as War Thunder with it's 3000 players online.
    - Countdown, if you don't cap the next capture zone within a few minutes, then a clock starts ticking down.
    - Arad2, what can I say. It's not a successful or popular map with it's large open area and mostly tanks.
    Not so much else.    … Expand
  22. Oraakkeli
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    This game really works for me. Exactly how I like my FPS games. It's hard, you need to play smart, you will get frustrated and probably rage quit a couple of times in the beginning, but when you get the hang of it, it's just awesome and rewarding.

    Room for improvement: graphics update would be awesome. Destructible environment.
  23. BrettT
    Jun 8, 2014
    9
    This is a game not as complex as Arma, but not as simple as Battlefield. This is a game made well, and my only reason of keeping this at a nine is that the in-game A.I. is a bit stupid. Getting past that is a very fun multiplayer game set in Stalingrad. There is a singleplayer mode, but it is simply multiplayer with just the A.I. and not a lot of challenging objectives. If you plan onThis is a game not as complex as Arma, but not as simple as Battlefield. This is a game made well, and my only reason of keeping this at a nine is that the in-game A.I. is a bit stupid. Getting past that is a very fun multiplayer game set in Stalingrad. There is a singleplayer mode, but it is simply multiplayer with just the A.I. and not a lot of challenging objectives. If you plan on getting a PC game for multiplayer that is fun and rewarding, this and Rising Storm are what you want.… Expand
  24. shea1980
    May 19, 2014
    2
    Only 2 tanks and small maps.RO1 was better fun and lots more tanks.Tripwire told us they would be adding more tanks and to this day they have lied and added no new tanks
  25. Luftvvaffles
    May 8, 2014
    10
    I don't think you'll find a more enjoyable shooter. The realism of battle, the confusion, the historical accuracy; it all amounts to an amazing experience.
  26. chubawuba1
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    Red Orchestra is a fun game you have to have patience and tactics it is not Call of Duty. I would recommend it to every one that has a computer powerful enough to handle it.
  27. fatehasfans
    Apr 27, 2014
    2
    Given the history and wealth of shooting games that have preceded this title I can confidently state that this game is a pile of ****

    Movement is wooden and jerky. Shooting is cumbersome and laboured. I could go on but its not worth the effort. Another **** game that looks like it was created by a group of six year olds adept in gaming software. Everyone is making games these    Given the history and wealth of shooting games that have preceded this title I can confidently state that this game is a pile of ****

    Movement is wooden and jerky.

    Shooting is cumbersome and laboured.

    I could go on but its not worth the effort.

    Another **** game that looks like it was created by a group of six year olds adept in gaming software. Everyone is making games these days (hence Steam being overrun with early release **** - everyone and their dog are at it *ahem* making games ofc *cough*. But it seems very few actually know what a good game is these days, a case of if you throw enough **** at a wall some will eventually stick. Also because practically every level of promotion and release publications are controlled it is very hard to know what a good review is. Standards are, on the whole, dropping.

    Bin this **** but then again since most people don't seem to know what a good game is I could perhaps be in the minority.    … Expand
  28. ashy95
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    Simply one of the best tactical shooters out there, emphasis on teamwork is core though individual skill with the class you are using is essential, not a fast paced arcade shooter like more renowned BF and CoD, but this is what makes it gripping, for the good and bad moments.
  29. cwcoverick
    Apr 24, 2014
    9
    RO2 is an underrated masterpiece. It's what COD wants to be. It's realistic, it's fun. It may be challenging but that does not mean that the game is bad. It has a 7.2 user score (when I reviewed this, that was the score), but it should be higher. I recommend this game for someone who would love a realistic FPS.
  30. beergogglesftw
    Apr 17, 2014
    7
    Updating my score from long ago when I noticed how low it was. I reviewed the game soon after its original launch in 2011, and I certainly feel like it was broken them and not functioning as it should. (The beta was running better at the time). But like all Tripwire projects they gave it a lot of ongoing support and it became a really good game.
  31. SamuelJJ
    Apr 4, 2014
    8
    This game is a must buy, I prefer this to any other FPS games. The experience of a match is just so exhilarating, you will want to play more!
    At first I thought it was a bit buggy but when I got a feel for the game I really enjoyed it. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys FPS's.
  32. 97_mario_97
    Mar 26, 2014
    5
    I really tried to like this game (since i miss the ww2 shooters) all the time but i couldn't. The gameplay is pretty frustrating and you get killed all the time and you never realise where the enemy is, the graphics are pretty outdated for a game that came out in 2011 heck the graphics make this game look like it was made in 2005. The aiming is bad, most of the servers are infested withI really tried to like this game (since i miss the ww2 shooters) all the time but i couldn't. The gameplay is pretty frustrating and you get killed all the time and you never realise where the enemy is, the graphics are pretty outdated for a game that came out in 2011 heck the graphics make this game look like it was made in 2005. The aiming is bad, most of the servers are infested with bots and the game is not polished very well. I wouldn't recommend this game to your typical fps-gamer at all.… Expand
  33. umkara
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    i had played this game for 82 hours online. once i was playng a game in a full server. the russians were loosing the territory and the commander sad to evrery one retreat... it was so awesome when everybody did it... there was 32 guys deffending de last base for 2 minutes and it worked... that type of cooperation in a game is what red orchestra shines. if you want points you should stayi had played this game for 82 hours online. once i was playng a game in a full server. the russians were loosing the territory and the commander sad to evrery one retreat... it was so awesome when everybody did it... there was 32 guys deffending de last base for 2 minutes and it worked... that type of cooperation in a game is what red orchestra shines. if you want points you should stay with your army and advance , capture or deffend your base. the game gives you more points for working with your army than if you're rambo in ww2. the game had a terrible connection in the firts 3 mouths but right now it is working very well… Expand
  34. MagnetHomewood
    Mar 10, 2014
    2
    It's a good game, if you have a lot of patience ... I tried hard to like this game for so long, but it's very difficult. It had a very rocky release, full of bugs, and it took over a year to fix a lot of them. Some are still there and annoying. Lack of new content really lets the game down, nothing new for a long time (that is free anyway).

    This developer built its reputation on giving    It's a good game, if you have a lot of patience ... I tried hard to like this game for so long, but it's very difficult. It had a very rocky release, full of bugs, and it took over a year to fix a lot of them. Some are still there and annoying. Lack of new content really lets the game down, nothing new for a long time (that is free anyway).

    This developer built its reputation on giving lots of free content to support the game - to date, all we have had from them is 2 new maps and 2 new weapons. Pre-release, the developers promised 4 new tanks in the first content patch, now, 2.5 years later, we are still waiting.

    It's realistic and gritty enough, but they also went the mainstream way and added a level-up system and you get weapon upgrades and stat boosts ... so you have to decide how realistic that is. (Interesting paradox of this: you need to be level 25 to get a bayonet on your rifle, BUT a total noob can immediately grab a very important role such as Commander and ruin everybody's fun by not knowing what to do ...)

    ROOST was a classic game, but this falls very short of that, and the lack of new content is really frustrating, the game had so much potential.    … Expand
  35. Barashou
    Feb 20, 2014
    1
    TWI abandoned the RO1 formula/spirit in favor of more mainstream gameplay elements, resulting in a CoD5:WaW clone.

    ''Realism'' mode is in fact action mode without crosshairs. Some maps are pretty good, but they all lack in size. It's all a 64 player meatgrind fest. You cant flank on a full server. The maps are that small. Mindless push and pull, no tactics involved. And the    TWI abandoned the RO1 formula/spirit in favor of more mainstream gameplay elements, resulting in a CoD5:WaW clone.

    ''Realism'' mode is in fact action mode without crosshairs.

    Some maps are pretty good, but they all lack in size. It's all a 64 player meatgrind fest. You cant flank on a full server. The maps are that small. Mindless push and pull, no tactics involved.

    And the vehicles TWI promised it's community 2,5 years ago? Nothing. Still in beta. ''Soon'' means 2,5 years.
    TWI loves to take years to fix gamebreaking bugs, too. Mapclipping (exploits) and MG-clipping (invulnerable MG guns) were in the game for years.

    There is a reason why there is NO competitive scene whatsoever within RO2.    … Expand
  36. Kvachu87
    Jan 27, 2014
    9
    Excellent game. Realism, very good maps and the community of players make you feel like a real soldier on the front. Playability is huge and mapping of real weapons, equipment and troops is outstanding.
    The graphics aren't the most important thing in this type of games, according to me the graphics are good enough. The sound is beautiful.The only issue I had with the servers with    Excellent game. Realism, very good maps and the community of players make you feel like a real soldier on the front. Playability is huge and mapping of real weapons, equipment and troops is outstanding.
    The graphics aren't the most important thing in this type of games, according to me the graphics are good enough. The sound is beautiful.The only issue I had with the servers with PunkBuster, my sound card (Realtek) crashes on such servers. Only solution is to replace this **** card or satisfaction of the servers without PunkBuster which are also.    … Expand
  37. maor4774
    Jan 22, 2014
    9
    if you are ww2 fan and/or a fan of realistic FPS games, so you can find everything you want here, this is one of the best ww2 game out there, it very realistic and can give up to 200 hours [even more] of fun online game, however dont expect any good single player cuse the single player it more or less multiplayer just with a very bad AI, there are few problems with this game like the veryif you are ww2 fan and/or a fan of realistic FPS games, so you can find everything you want here, this is one of the best ww2 game out there, it very realistic and can give up to 200 hours [even more] of fun online game, however dont expect any good single player cuse the single player it more or less multiplayer just with a very bad AI, there are few problems with this game like the very small number of vehicles and the very small gun improvment [dont expect alot in this] but expect those things this game is awesome and i strongly Recommend that you buy it.… Expand
  38. Thatweirdguy
    Nov 25, 2013
    10
    Great realistic world war 2 shooter and great maps and single player modes the bayonet attachments are great and added more atmosphere to the game... game of the year
  39. Jpz38_Hetzer
    Nov 23, 2013
    10
    Ignore the bad reviews. They patched out the all the gamebreaking bugs, and people who same the gameplay is bad arnt playing it right. The graphics are fantastic, sound is great, and the shooting feels literally perfect. Buy rising storm because it gives you all of this master piece's multiplayer.
  40. DemKin
    Oct 30, 2013
    9
    One of those games some will love while some others will hate it.
    Slow and hard, this game pushes realism to the extreme and with that, asks for a lot of skills.
    I play this game regularly since the release and I'm still learning. With very large maps and 32vs32 battles, each game you'll play is different. If realism is the first thing you look for in an online FPS, jump on this game    One of those games some will love while some others will hate it.
    Slow and hard, this game pushes realism to the extreme and with that, asks for a lot of skills.
    I play this game regularly since the release and I'm still learning. With very large maps and 32vs32 battles, each game you'll play is different.
    If realism is the first thing you look for in an online FPS, jump on this game for it will be your messiah. If you're more like a fast-FPS player or a Counter-Strike/Battlefield/Call of Duty player, run away.    … Expand
  41. Lordhedgwich
    Oct 29, 2013
    8
    This game at release was a disappointing mess Bugs everywhere, only 10 maps, only 2 tanks, missing some of the best features of the first game, but now that the game is out for awhile and it has been patched and maps have been added it has gotten a lot better and is the best ww2 shooter to come out since the first red orchestra, but sadly still doesnt live up to Red orchestra ostfront
  42. oso
    Oct 9, 2013
    8
    I did the first review of this game a few days after release and it was devastating. Today there are still some issues left and we didn't receive everything that was promised by TWI. Several major parts are missing that could really improve the game like vehicles, more tanks, a friendship system, customizing options and actual destructible environment.
  43. Lex_Luger
    Oct 2, 2013
    0
    The game was released a full year before it was ready.

    You cant exit vehicles, and you spawn inside of them unlike the first game. Bug ridden mess and a unbalanced cash grab with overpowered guns. Only 2 new maps 2 years after release compared to RO1 which had a dozen new maps. No new vehicles or weapons added since release. You cant detach bayonet like the original. You level up    The game was released a full year before it was ready.

    You cant exit vehicles, and you spawn inside of them unlike the first game.

    Bug ridden mess and a unbalanced cash grab with overpowered guns. Only 2 new maps 2 years after release compared to RO1 which had a dozen new maps. No new vehicles or weapons added since release. You cant detach bayonet like the original. You level up which increases your accuracy and resistance to suppresion effects. So much for hardcore realism. You use mouse to aim tank turret instead of keyboard. You use mouse to select voice commands instead of keyboard. Game only has handful of voice commands unlike the first game which had more than any other game ever made. Game is such a dissapointment. All the hardcore competitive players left after a few months. Game is full of noobs who level up against bots.

    This game is the very definition of selling out and making a blatent cash grab. I will never buy another tripwire product again.    … Expand
  44. ASanePerson
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    RO2 is not a COD or BF clone. It is a unmatched game that actually requires skill and not hacks. This is also the game with the best graphics out of all that uses the Unreal 3, Must buy for evryone that wants a FPS that requires skill, PERIOD. Also, everyone who is giving this game a 0 is a pathetic COD fanboy who cannot play a game except for MW3 properly.
  45. JasonHansley
    Sep 27, 2013
    10
    Best WWII FPS Ive played after Ro1 & Mohaa, CoD2 nostalgia...

    The game had some bugs in early stages but after patches theyve fixed many bugs, now it rocks especially with new FREE maps...
  46. Pc_Retro
    Sep 13, 2013
    10
    Amazing game, has great game play, awesome cover system, constant updates, and is just really cool to play. Now, for only $10, I don't see why you wouldn't get this game! If you like WWII games at all, get this game!
  47. Sboriky
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    Realistic, fun and durable. With the continuous support from its development team, Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad has become one of the best multiplayer shooter setted in WW2.
  48. Matrosen
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    Mycket roligt spel, man kan lägga ner massa timmar på de. Klarar din dator av grafiken så är det ännu bättre! grafikmotorn är en stark och bra en. Det finns massor med banor och utvecklarna till spelet är ofta med och spelar själva.
  49. JimCorbett
    Sep 1, 2013
    3
    Two years after release this game is still filled with bugs and glitches. Tripwire has continually shown they don't care at all about fixing the problems with this game and instead want to add new content that you have to pay for (Rising storm). The campaign is the single most broken and worthless singleplayer experience I've ever had in a FPS. Framerate stutters, the AI runs aroundTwo years after release this game is still filled with bugs and glitches. Tripwire has continually shown they don't care at all about fixing the problems with this game and instead want to add new content that you have to pay for (Rising storm). The campaign is the single most broken and worthless singleplayer experience I've ever had in a FPS. Framerate stutters, the AI runs around aimlessly, enemies spawn next to you, it's so dumb and not fun at all. In multiplayer you simply camp in one spot and wait for someone to walk in front of you so you can kill with with all the skill that is required in that. Basically it's, camp, camp, camp, kill someone who was stupid enough to not camp, camp, camp, camp, repeat over, and over, and over. It's so mind-bogglingly boring and skill-less. After 40 hours spent in this game over the course of a couple months I have given up. There is no hope for it anymore. Stay away.… Expand
  50. XLBaron
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    Best Hardcore FPS Shooter ever!In this prodject of Tripwire have a really big future!One of a best multiplayer FPS in present on Steam.Epic game for everyone who likes FPS(not even in WW2 setting).
  51. TimothyTuatara
    Aug 19, 2013
    10
    I've played my fair share of shooters: Team Fortress 2, Call of Duty, Battlefield 3, Star Wars: Battlefront, Halo, Crysis, Planetside, and Counter Strike. Red Orchestra 2 is undoubtedly the best I have ever played. It has a tough learning curve but is a perfect blend of realism and just plain fun.
  52. Jonathan117
    Aug 2, 2013
    8
    Extremely realistic and fun WW2 shooter! Highly recommended! Set in the eastern front, red orchestra is both original and enjoyable, not easy to pull off these days!
  53. Ascendant
    Aug 1, 2013
    10
    Great game, historically accurate, unlike CoH2. It's not complete like Company Of Heroes 2, the multiplayer reminds me of the days when Cod was actually a good game. Great game overall
  54. Gen_Target
    Jul 17, 2013
    9
    If you miss the WW2 motif within FPS games, this is the one for you. You will find yourself entrenched in gritty war scenes ranging throughout Europe and the Pacific fighting battles where every small arms fire fight will feel greatly rewarding. The games visuals are slightly aged, but that shouldn't bother anyone who appreciates truly well thought out game play. I personally have notIf you miss the WW2 motif within FPS games, this is the one for you. You will find yourself entrenched in gritty war scenes ranging throughout Europe and the Pacific fighting battles where every small arms fire fight will feel greatly rewarding. The games visuals are slightly aged, but that shouldn't bother anyone who appreciates truly well thought out game play. I personally have not touched the single player in this game because of my addiction to finding out new strategies and tactics against human players on the vast battlefields in which the game takes place. Leaning around cover, blind firing over barriers, tossing (unmarked thank god) grenades into windows, shooting through tiny gaps in walls, and much more makes the immersion in this game fantastic. Even more fun is the initial charge into battle when the entire team is letting out a fearsome war cry. I will reiterate, if you like WW2 games, this IS the one for you.… Expand
  55. TheRubixGamer
    Jun 21, 2013
    8
    The greatest realistic FPS based in ww2 you will ever play! The gameplay is a hell of alot of fun but the map design is not so great and the tank AI is bloody awful! The graphics for this game are not revolutionary but there not to bad and they get the job done. The game is great with 64 players all running around shooting each other but the cover system is a pain in the ass and I neverThe greatest realistic FPS based in ww2 you will ever play! The gameplay is a hell of alot of fun but the map design is not so great and the tank AI is bloody awful! The graphics for this game are not revolutionary but there not to bad and they get the job done. The game is great with 64 players all running around shooting each other but the cover system is a pain in the ass and I never use because it always gets me shot. The game has a few weird bugs involving moving and by this I mean running and jumping into prone is quite glitchy and I had a few moments where I would climb over a wall and my character would either suddenly decide not to climb over it or bug out and cause my camera to fly all the place which would completely disorientate me.

    Overall I find these bugs to be quite minor and it is the only realistic ww2 FPS your gonna find so I say that if you like realistic FPS's you should go and buy this ASAP!    … Expand
  56. niclong
    Jun 7, 2013
    5
    Horrible game. Get killing floor way better than this game.
  57. DaveHH
    Jun 6, 2013
    10
    I was far too harsh on this game before, its saved. It took a while but it got there but understandable considering the developers had a lot on their hands
  58. Fulscal
    Jun 5, 2013
    4
    You'd better get Invasion 1944 mod for Arma 2: Combined Operations. It has everything RO2 does not great scale, realistic tracked vehicles with appropriate armor damage system, great ballistics, nice maps, planes (civ and combat), gliders and so on. Everything for FREE.
  59. Alex614
    May 19, 2013
    4
    I USED to love this game. However, recently, I have started having connection issues where it says "connecting..." on every single server. On top of that, the game IS a glitch filled mess. The only reason I even liked it is because I got it for 5 dollars on a steam sale, or so I see that now. Stay away from this bug filled piece of useless crap. The only thing that awaits you isI USED to love this game. However, recently, I have started having connection issues where it says "connecting..." on every single server. On top of that, the game IS a glitch filled mess. The only reason I even liked it is because I got it for 5 dollars on a steam sale, or so I see that now. Stay away from this bug filled piece of useless crap. The only thing that awaits you is glitches, troubleshooting, and maybe, MAYBE the occasional fun map.… Expand
  60. HiddenName
    May 10, 2013
    9
    I fell in love at first launch!. Its real oldschool FPS, this game requires skill your brain is the primary weapon! Community of this game is pretty awesome. Developers still supporting this game. Maps for free, game is open for create custom maps. Awesome. Game use UE3 engine graphic is really good no reservations. Deserved 9!
  61. HaloFreak78
    May 8, 2013
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. The realism and the gameplay elements are the most unique I've seen in a game in a long time. Although it has it's low points, it is still a great tactical shooter worthy of those tired of the Call of Duty and Halo world we live in now.
  62. CoreOfDeath
    May 1, 2013
    0
    I'm sorry but this is a pathetic excuse for a game.I am a huge fanatic of WW2 games and this is a disgrace to the sub-genre.I mean its not even bloody playable i got killed through concrete walls and at times i just randomly fall over and die.The multiplayer is just as big of a pile of as the campaign,when you're lucky enough to get into a game you either fall through the ground or getI'm sorry but this is a pathetic excuse for a game.I am a huge fanatic of WW2 games and this is a disgrace to the sub-genre.I mean its not even bloody playable i got killed through concrete walls and at times i just randomly fall over and die.The multiplayer is just as big of a pile of as the campaign,when you're lucky enough to get into a game you either fall through the ground or get disconnected.… Expand
  63. melli06
    Apr 25, 2013
    9
    This game is not a single player experience the single player mode is garbage, but if you can look past that you have a superb and quite realistic mil sim. If you are into the whole run' n gun though you will not be very good at the game. On realism mode you can't tell who is your friend and foe which also makes it quite enjoyable. The game requires a large amount of tactics. These tacticsThis game is not a single player experience the single player mode is garbage, but if you can look past that you have a superb and quite realistic mil sim. If you are into the whole run' n gun though you will not be very good at the game. On realism mode you can't tell who is your friend and foe which also makes it quite enjoyable. The game requires a large amount of tactics. These tactics do not involve crawling for an hour to flank a position though, the game is fast paced with artillery and almost instant deaths. The maps a do their job nothing special and the graphics are standard. All in all this game is an experience you won't dream of putting it down.… Expand
  64. Ramp
    Apr 21, 2013
    10
    Before I write this review I must preface some things. This game is not Call of Duty. This game is not Battlefield 3. This game sells itself on its realism. I will say that it is not quite as realistic at the first Red Orchestra, yet still more realistic than any other WW2 FPS currently out. I got this game for under 5 bucks and it was probably the best investment I've made in a long,Before I write this review I must preface some things. This game is not Call of Duty. This game is not Battlefield 3. This game sells itself on its realism. I will say that it is not quite as realistic at the first Red Orchestra, yet still more realistic than any other WW2 FPS currently out. I got this game for under 5 bucks and it was probably the best investment I've made in a long, long time. Most of the issues that people are complaining about from when the game was released have been ironed out. The graphics look great when maxed out and the game play experience is very smooth. If you have a quad core processor and mid range video card you wont have problem maxing out this game at all. Red Orchestra 2 is also constantly being updated, with new maps and game types added from both the developers and the user community. I noticed many people complaining about the campaign. This game is not at all meant to be a single player experience. Sure, you can go in and play the single player campaign, but it's really just a bunch of bots running around. This game never sold itself as a single player experience and to be quite honest, if your playing this game for that experience you must be new to PC gaming. Noobs will struggle to find a groove at first, but one thing that really helps new guys is really just stay alive. The kills will come and you'll be loving every second of it. Another issue that I see people complaining about is the HUD and the voice acting. The HUD is simple and can be simplified even more, creating a very immersive experience. Also, you can set the games audio to use the nations native languages (German and Russian) rather than your own team speaking English and the opposite speaking their native tongue. This helps to create an even more immersive experience in my opinion. On another note, the sound in the game is quite good. 5.1 surround sound is a fantastic experience when paired up with this game. Overall, this game was a great buy, as I've gotten over 80 hours of gameplay for under 5 bucks and I have no plans to stop anytime soon. Must have for realism FPS fans.… Expand
  65. Rockodss
    Apr 16, 2013
    7
    OFC this game doesn't deserve the 10 I gave him. But after reading many of those bad reviews, I had to do it.

    1st. Most of the reviews under 5/10 are completly absurd... Bunch of call of duty fans which don't like the realism in these kind of game. 2nd. This isnt the kind of game you buy for its singleplayer. The huge 32 vs 32 multiplayer is the big to this game. I payed this    OFC this game doesn't deserve the 10 I gave him. But after reading many of those bad reviews, I had to do it.

    1st. Most of the reviews under 5/10 are completly absurd... Bunch of call of duty fans which don't like the realism in these kind of game.

    2nd. This isnt the kind of game you buy for its singleplayer. The huge 32 vs 32 multiplayer is the big to this game.

    I payed this game 5$ on Steam. for this price I would give a 10 out of 10, but since it was 1st sold way higher I gotta put a 7 out of 10.

    Good game, Hardcore gameplay. modable, many many maps new mods incoming. (vietnam mod free a new DLC).    … Expand
  66. Elc1247
    Apr 13, 2013
    6
    I love what this games tries to be, which is a good mix between realism and action, with a heavy leaning towards the realism side. The fights are usually quite intense, and most of the fighting is luck based and the rest of it is skill.

    The pros: you can get a good adrenaline rush from playing this game, since it heavily simulates reality, so you die extremely easily. Cons: Tripwire    I love what this games tries to be, which is a good mix between realism and action, with a heavy leaning towards the realism side. The fights are usually quite intense, and most of the fighting is luck based and the rest of it is skill.

    The pros: you can get a good adrenaline rush from playing this game, since it heavily simulates reality, so you die extremely easily.

    Cons: Tripwire has NOT done a good job supporting this game. Initially, it was so buggy, that it was almost unplayable, they have patched it many times since then, and its still a mess. collision detection is unreliable, the game still takes up quite a large amount of resources to run for an Unreal 3 Engine game, forget about using AI Bots, as they are often hard to hit due to their jerky movements and animations, along with their animations and models not showing what they are really doing. I have been head-shot by AI bots many times when they are clearly looking the other direction, the bullet literally flies out of the muzzle of the gun, does a 180 the moment it leaves the barrel, and plants itself firmly in my face. They scale AI bots to your Honor Level, which means, when you first start out, they cant hit you at all almost, then when you get to at least level 50, they will headshot you from across the map with a submachine gun on the first shot 90% of the time. not only that, but the AI has some of the worst path-finding ive seen... with them bugging out on STOCK maps, all 30 AI players on your team will all get stuck in some particular spot or another, either they get stuck somewhere, or they will eventually all wander OUT-of-bounds till they are killed by being out of bounds too long... the AI isnt the only bad part. The UI is also buggy as hell, with one of the common bugs being that at the end of a match, it will continually make a clicking noise, as if you clicked on a button, and every time that happens, the map is shown, and it would kill the scoreboard if you have it up, its not game-breaking, but its annoying as hell. There are also issues with how the game runs on servers as well. map voting sometimes, ends up with a completely random map being chosen in the end, and I have seen an online campaign game get completely out of whack, bugging out and displaying everything wrong.

    one annoying thing I have to note is the stupid way they did tank mechanics. Its fun to drive a tank and it feels authentic and everything, but the hit detection and damage system is just stupid, as they state that it simulates real-life, but it does not in any way. they state that the angle of the armor and how the shot hit the armor affects damage and penetration, which is completely wrong. no matter what angle you hit a tank, its the same "damage". plus, throw in random damage on top of that. sometimes you barely glance a tank with a shot to the front armor, and it explodes in one shot, sometimes, you have to hit it dead center where the ammo bin is with 5-6 shots before it explodes... tank battles would be much more fun if the damage was not random like it is right now.

    Its cute that they added a leveling system to both the soldier classes and weapons, but I think it was something that is completely out of place, and I feel like they were pressured into putting it in due to CoD being so popular with its level and unlock system. that entire system should be tossed, since its a form of "the rich get richer" which really ruins the community, as it turns newbies away, which is a major issue since RO2 is heavily realism oriented, so it has a massively steep learning curve in the first place.

    the largest issue I have is the maps. many of them are historically accurate, but that does not mean that the maps are balanced in any way. not just that, but most of the "community maps" that were put into the game after a map-making contest are just plain bad. They may look pretty, but they are in no way balanced, nor fun to play. most of the community maps are wide-open sniper-fests, either heavily favoring the attackers or defenders, there are only a few maps where it feels like both sides have an equal chance at winning.

    in the end, its a fun game, and the idea is something I really love, they just ruined the execution of it by not releasing it in a playable bug-free state, and considering the competitive nature of games by making balanced maps. I give it a 6/10 since it is inexcusable that this game is still in such a buggy state more than a year after release, even if it is "playable". If the game worked perfectly with no bugs, and they fixed the balance issues, I would give it a 9/10.    … Expand
  67. edaciousx
    Apr 10, 2013
    10
    This game's pretty awesome and VERY polished. I've been looking for a hardcore shooter/simulator and this game's pretty much spot on. The realism mode is freaken awesome. Honestly, a lot of casual gamers would get turned off by this game because it will most likely be too difficult but people who like hardcore shooters (none of that call of doody crap) will seriously enjoy this game.
  68. B3lovedVeteran8
    Apr 10, 2013
    8
    Red orchestra 2 is one of the most realistic and anticipating WOII games i have ever played, it has a unique first person cover mechanic. This game will last for a very long time unlike other games. Most of the bugs are fixed and this game is just "epic". It is different than games like call of duty battlefield etc. it has a more slower paced combat system which is very realistic. YouRed orchestra 2 is one of the most realistic and anticipating WOII games i have ever played, it has a unique first person cover mechanic. This game will last for a very long time unlike other games. Most of the bugs are fixed and this game is just "epic". It is different than games like call of duty battlefield etc. it has a more slower paced combat system which is very realistic. You fight from big cities to open fields and small villages trying to capture objectives, kill the enemy or sabotage certain points. If you are a hardcore FPS player who loves realistic elements in a game, this one is for you. You can see shells exploding germans/russians screaming, and realistic gunshot sounds.… Expand
  69. EddieElNino
    Apr 8, 2013
    10
    What a refreshing breath of fresh air in an otherwise faded and boring genre. So many shooters today do the same freaking thing you would think that one company made them all. In RO happily that is not the case. The combat is intense and not for those with 5 second attention spans. If you want a great game and have taste that cater to the realistic then your should definitely buy this.
  70. speeDRunner
    Apr 8, 2013
    9
    I don't know why people are rating so low to this game.Probably because they find it hard to get out of their comfort zone CoD styled game play? That ridiculous run and gun arcade?

    Being a hard core RO1 fan from day 1, I found RO2 to be exactly the same as its predecessor. Immersing, intense 'find some cover!' type of a game! people shouting, the intense firefights and the gun shots you    I don't know why people are rating so low to this game.Probably because they find it hard to get out of their comfort zone CoD styled game play? That ridiculous run and gun arcade?

    Being a hard core RO1 fan from day 1, I found RO2 to be exactly the same as its predecessor. Immersing, intense 'find some cover!' type of a game! people shouting, the intense firefights and the gun shots you suffer from somewhere from the window you never know, single sniper shots that force you to keep your head down because the spawn point is so damn far away, this game needs skills and training! So in short its like a simulator and you need to have that kind of a mindset towards it. In addition, the 64 player support makes it even more intense.

    This is not a run and gun FPS, kindly play something like black ops or Borderlands if it suffices. leave this game to the pros! I give this game a 9. Would be so readily happy to give it a 10 if only the gun sounds had a little more punch!    … Expand
  71. xv4xv4x
    Apr 7, 2013
    8
    The game has good graphics and gameplay, i just think there are some maps that are not so good were one team has full advantage over the other team but other than that the game is very good, If your looking for an intense game to play then buy this game right now! I have come across no bugs in the game so I will give it a 8/10.
  72. Nova20HUN
    Apr 6, 2013
    0
    I tried it on the free week on steam.-_-. worst game ever in my library...There can only one sniper in each team, why? My grandmother throws bigger than these soldiers in the game
  73. fireskull98
    Apr 4, 2013
    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.
  74. stranglehold
    Apr 3, 2013
    7
    Single player needs a lot of work pretty much the single player is LIKE REALLY CRAP!
    BUT
    The Multi-player player is FANTASTIC!
    It packs refreshing realistic game-play
    Buy it for the Multi-player
  75. Alan250
    Apr 3, 2013
    5
    This game is very overrated. Lots of bugs, AI dumb as f*ck (some campaign levels are done by yourself, bots just roam around and die), more bugs, unpolished graphics.. Don't worth buying.
  76. RakAttack
    Mar 7, 2013
    3
    This game is horrible. I was expecting a single player storyline and gameplay similar to good old Call of Duty 2. Turns out you have to capture controlpoints nodes like Battlefield 1942. Even in single player. Gameplay is clunky and not refined. The enemy AI can see you through anything(foliage, desbris) so you keep getting shot even when you think you're in cover. It takes just as muchThis game is horrible. I was expecting a single player storyline and gameplay similar to good old Call of Duty 2. Turns out you have to capture controlpoints nodes like Battlefield 1942. Even in single player. Gameplay is clunky and not refined. The enemy AI can see you through anything(foliage, desbris) so you keep getting shot even when you think you're in cover. It takes just as much space on your HD as other NextGen games do. But it looks and acts like a game desiged 9 years ago. Oh! and its crashes often!… Expand
  77. nebz
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    Best FPS game i have ever played. Been playing since launch. Team work is vital in this game, so is patience and knowing your role. If you're after a change of pace and want something different then look no further. Sure the game had a rocky launch, but now this game is 100% polished and has an ever growing mature community. Warning to those that are coming straight from COD.....This aBest FPS game i have ever played. Been playing since launch. Team work is vital in this game, so is patience and knowing your role. If you're after a change of pace and want something different then look no further. Sure the game had a rocky launch, but now this game is 100% polished and has an ever growing mature community. Warning to those that are coming straight from COD.....This a unique and challenging Hardcore WW2 fps shooter, there is no kill streaks and no bunny hoping, if you're planning on being a lone wolf you won't last long as team work is vital Can't wait for the rising storm expansion Banzai … Expand
  78. UntoldAv3nGer
    Feb 16, 2013
    7
    Overall I think Red Orchestra 2 is a somewhat solid shooter with excellent graphics and environments, however it has glitches and difficulty issues. Some of the glitches include enemies sliding across the floor, appearing to be dead but they are actually still alive. Some enemies will vibrate in place, etc. Problems with the difficulty are common, where some enemies don't attack, andOverall I think Red Orchestra 2 is a somewhat solid shooter with excellent graphics and environments, however it has glitches and difficulty issues. Some of the glitches include enemies sliding across the floor, appearing to be dead but they are actually still alive. Some enemies will vibrate in place, etc. Problems with the difficulty are common, where some enemies don't attack, and others will try to melee and not shoot. Then it gets really challenging when the enemies hide and get critical hits whenever you do so much as peek your head above cover. The missions are excellent, however it can be argued that the Soviet campaign is almost the same as the German campaign except instead of many Offensive missions it has many Defensive missions. Sometimes Red Orchestra 2 can be extremely frustrating, and sometimes it is extremely fun. It's a dark and mature game, and if you can get it for $20 or less, go for it.… Expand
  79. TheCrystalShip
    Feb 15, 2013
    9
    Ro2 is the shooter for you if you don´t like run n gun! Sure sometimes in a intense fight room to room such things happen, but not all the time like in CoD or BF! I don´t like it as much as I love Red Orchestra Ostfront and its modifications but it is a great game if youre in the right server with the right people theres nothing more funnier and satisfing! It has bugs and a lot of contentRo2 is the shooter for you if you don´t like run n gun! Sure sometimes in a intense fight room to room such things happen, but not all the time like in CoD or BF! I don´t like it as much as I love Red Orchestra Ostfront and its modifications but it is a great game if youre in the right server with the right people theres nothing more funnier and satisfing! It has bugs and a lot of content is still missing but looking at it evolving thru the community and steam workshop shows clearly how great it will be! The potential is just incredible!… Expand
  80. Thedroid52hd
    Dec 31, 2012
    10
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is refreshing game in FPS genre, i absolutely love realism of this game. The setting is perfect because its set in World War II which i like to play games of because of history and the battles and setting usually is not made up by the developers
  81. Reaper1990
    Dec 20, 2012
    6
    Nothing special seriously, where was the sense to make RO2 ? Better graphics ? Tank interiors which are pretty ?
    This game has only 2 available tank which is laughable.

    RO1>RO2 at all
  82. Marsu1
    Dec 17, 2012
    9
    As I was a little let down with the limited teamwork in Battlefield 3, I started looking for a realistic game with more teamwork oriented gameplay. I noticed at the time that this game was on free-weekend on steam, and I decided to try it out. I have not had any experience in this series before and that is a shame. The graphics are not maybe as good but they are by no means bad either.As I was a little let down with the limited teamwork in Battlefield 3, I started looking for a realistic game with more teamwork oriented gameplay. I noticed at the time that this game was on free-weekend on steam, and I decided to try it out. I have not had any experience in this series before and that is a shame. The graphics are not maybe as good but they are by no means bad either. Gameplay is sometimes a little bit glitchy but I have not found it to be game breaking. Compared to other games, this game has the proper things a PC game should have. Dedicated servers, Ingame VOIP, Pretty easily made custom maps and I am really looking forward to a couple of mods, mostly Rising Storm and Karelian Front. This game has a totally different feel to me compared to other FPS games. It is really fun to play with friends and strangers alike. Due to some bugs I give this a 9, but the developers are listening to the community on this game.… Expand
  83. Veniathan
    Dec 16, 2012
    4
    Being a Red Orchestra: Ostfront 44 - 45 veteran I looked up to this game.

    First, at the release it was a horrible and unfinished piece of **** Now in December (2012) it is still a horrible and unifnished piece of ****. This game lacks EVERYTHING that the first game had, EVERYTHING. Let me start off with my biggest irritation. The game feels empty, dull and uninspired. The maps    Being a Red Orchestra: Ostfront 44 - 45 veteran I looked up to this game.

    First, at the release it was a horrible and unfinished piece of **** Now in December (2012) it is still a horrible and unifnished piece of ****.

    This game lacks EVERYTHING that the first game had, EVERYTHING.

    Let me start off with my biggest irritation.

    The game feels empty, dull and uninspired. The maps are always the same **** couple of buildings here and there. Random and unthought roads and cover here and there and they call it a map.

    The gameplay consists of you running around just searching for the enemy and hoping to actualy find him, when you do you just shoot at eachother until the war is **** over. The maps and the gameplay are so dull I often play for 10 minutes and quit. It's just not enjoyable, it's so repative and boring .. And the better you are at the game the more boring it gets. Because once you actualy relize and get skilled, the game becomes of you shooting people like pigs without any resistance.

    The classes that the game offers (Rifleman, Squad Leader) also feel like there is no difference or detail to them, it's just all about the weapon you get when you choose. NOTHING else.

    The graphics are **** and the optimization is bad, this is primarely because they decided to use the HORRIBLE Unreal Engine. It instead became Blurred textures & Bloom: The Videogame.

    This game lacks what WW2 shooters need. That is, big maps, slow gameplay and most important of all NOT DULL gameplay! RO2 does not offer any of this.

    The game is really simple often divided into Objective A, B and C.

    Soviets attack A B and C and the Wehrmacht defends A, B and C. This never stops and goes on for eternities until somebody wins, when they win there is a cheesy themesong playing with zero detail and feel to it. And you just feel like "Oh wow, it's finaly over"

    Played this ****ty mess for 103 hours on Steam, I think I deserve the right to talk so bad about it. I've had it.

    Tripwire Interactive has also attempted to attract more idiots to this game by making free weekends almost every month what it feels like, and constant discounts and sales. But it just isn't working.

    The game is **** if you want a good WW2 game consider something else. RO: Ostfront and the mod Darkest Hour for it are 100 times better.

    Good luck.    … Expand
  84. rsetha
    Nov 23, 2012
    8
    There have been major improvements since this game first came out. I originally gave it a 5 due to stability issues in the multiplier segment. Pros:
    -Now they allow Modded Maps from STEAM!
    -The shooting is realistic (no virtual crosshairs) -You must be very careful and precise with your shots -Challenging and rewarding for every kill -It's quite fun if you have a collaborative team    There have been major improvements since this game first came out. I originally gave it a 5 due to stability issues in the multiplier segment. Pros:
    -Now they allow Modded Maps from STEAM!
    -The shooting is realistic (no virtual crosshairs)
    -You must be very careful and precise with your shots
    -Challenging and rewarding for every kill
    -It's quite fun if you have a collaborative team
    -The graphics are nice but the environments are sometimes uninteresting
    -You can feel the horrors of WWII

    Cons: -Single player is absolutely worthless
    -You will die A LOT.
    -Some poor map design because of the openness.

    I rated this game higher because its a better take on FPS. You can't play it like Call of Duty and you shouldn't play it like call of duty. If you are up for a challenge you will love this game.    … Expand
  85. ComradeWinter
    Nov 20, 2012
    7
    I played the first Red Orchestra since it was just a beta, and as this game was approaching its launch I was extremely excited. I've decided to put that first game behind me for this review, as this second installment offers a quite different experience.

    (+, --) Graphics. Game seems alive and quite realistic. What I would like to know is why there still are no facial animations.    I played the first Red Orchestra since it was just a beta, and as this game was approaching its launch I was extremely excited. I've decided to put that first game behind me for this review, as this second installment offers a quite different experience.

    (+, --) Graphics. Game seems alive and quite realistic. What I would like to know is why there still are no facial animations. Everyone looks like dead dolls, and it really ruins the feeling you get. Upon first view most of the game looks great, but when you look into small details like this you realize it's very unpolished and fails to deliver simple things games from 2005 were able to produce. Textures look good, but many of the objects have uneven edges. Not very impressive for a game from 2011.

    (+++) Sounds. This part was just stunning. It feels as if though you're in a real war, with soldiers on each side cursing at each other in their native tongue (given you set in-game language to this), while they hammer the opposing side with gunfire, airstrikes and grenades. The game makes a fantastic effort at making the possibly greatest battle of all time live up to its record. Death screams, prayers, and begging for mercy made me almost feel sorry for them. To top it off, Sam Hollick composed a staggering 25 scores for the game, all which fit the gritty setting of the war, where heroes are welcomed and enemies loathed.

    (+, -) Gameplay. The one thing I like about the game is the fast pacing of it. You get the feeling that there is an extreme disregard for human lives, which was very true indeed for the Battle of Stalingrad, and the rest of the Eastern Front, for that matter. What bothers me the most is how unbalanced the game is. The Axis clearly has superior weapons, which is all fine and dandy since that's the way it was back in the real war, but back then the Soviets made up for that with their sheer numbers. Here, the armies are equally sized. One thing that made me shiver was the introduction of the MKB-42, a prototype to the MP-44. Just because the Germans had a few working models back in Berlin, it doesn't make it okay to distribute them among the soldiers on the Eastern Front. To make matters worse, they usually end up dominating the game.

    All in all:

    Audio: 10/10
    Graphics: 6/10
    Gameplay: 6/10
    Overall Score: 7.3/10

    I recommend the game. This review might not help you if you're looking for a new Red Orchestra: Ostfront, but if we imagine the game being the first in the series, this is the score I'll be giving it. Comparing it to the first which I loved to the death and still do, the review score would be considerably lower. A step back if you ask me, but the two games can't really compare much to each other.    … Expand
  86. Blackthorne20
    Nov 17, 2012
    4
    One thought comes to my head when playing this game: made by amateurs. It feels like a sloppy console port using a dated graphics engine, even though it's a PC exclusive. The post-processing effects poorly hide the low textures by blurring the whole environment. It's so unconvincing. Single player is worthless and just plain unplayable. I can only ever find a couple of populated servers,One thought comes to my head when playing this game: made by amateurs. It feels like a sloppy console port using a dated graphics engine, even though it's a PC exclusive. The post-processing effects poorly hide the low textures by blurring the whole environment. It's so unconvincing. Single player is worthless and just plain unplayable. I can only ever find a couple of populated servers, with a large majority bots to substitute the empty slots. At least the game runs at a stable framerate online, but games like Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway look and run a whole heck of a lot better. The controls are so clunky compared to the original RO. Suppression effects are way too exaggerated in this game; in the original RO, the screen only flickers a little when a bullet whizzes by you. When you get suppressed in this game (which is all too often), the whole screen turns black and white, making it impossible to see anything. No one cooperates as a team because they're more concerned about getting kills and unlocking weapons than actually playing the objective. The maps in my opinion are too small... some more emphasis on vehicles like in the original RO would be much appreciated. Overall this game feels like another trashy, fast-paced console shooter.… Expand
  87. Nobody41
    Oct 29, 2012
    8
    This game, is more of an experience than a game. And, it is a bleak one at that. Tripwire continues to push the envelope, in the fps multiplayer genre. If Call of duty is a hollywood war movie-esque experience, then RO2 is the haunting european war movie alternative. Think 1993's "Stalingrad" vs. Transformers.

    Playing as the Soviets or Germans, you can join ragtag diehard players, ((who    This game, is more of an experience than a game. And, it is a bleak one at that. Tripwire continues to push the envelope, in the fps multiplayer genre. If Call of duty is a hollywood war movie-esque experience, then RO2 is the haunting european war movie alternative. Think 1993's "Stalingrad" vs. Transformers.

    Playing as the Soviets or Germans, you can join ragtag diehard players, ((who populate the few heavy traffic servers.)) in fighting tooth and nail for ground in virtual war torn stalingrad. Picture a scene, Amongst Rubble and torn steel, Sporadic gunfire popping in the distance, the guy next to you is bleeding out and crying for his mother. Soon, he is silent. You are alone.. Peer out a window, furtively, and immediately you are hit, screen fades to black. Overall the game hits all the right notes, and is a unique and thrilling, stressful and uniquely gratifying experience. The thinking man/woman's fps. As others have mentoned, the intial release was riddled with bugs and poorly optimized. Basically, a disaster. But curently it seems tripwire has ironed things out and are continuing to work on polishing this gem of a game. An ambitous game that succeeds more than it falls short. If you don't have the best rig, you can open up the hood on this one, as the unreal engine is quite tweakable, And there are guides and tips for performance tweaks online.    … Expand
  88. Cyper
    Oct 23, 2012
    6
    About a year have passed. I bought RO2 at release. As an old RO VET, I must say many things have changed in the game and not neccessary for the better. Even after release, the generic XP, unlock and perk system does in MY OPINION not fit well into the game and I didn't buy RO for this, neither did I buy it for a load of other aids such as to much HUD details or fast Run'N Gun CoD-likeAbout a year have passed. I bought RO2 at release. As an old RO VET, I must say many things have changed in the game and not neccessary for the better. Even after release, the generic XP, unlock and perk system does in MY OPINION not fit well into the game and I didn't buy RO for this, neither did I buy it for a load of other aids such as to much HUD details or fast Run'N Gun CoD-like gameplay. But this is still present in the game. While Classic Mode improves the game it is evident that it is just a mode.. and not the base game, because many issues is still present, for instance the streamlined map design. RO2 have A LOT of potential but it falls between the cracks. Mixing Red Orchestra 1 with any other generic shooter was not a good idea and it becomes evident when you play the game. I am still waiting for a PROPER realism mode with no stupid CoD-inspired generic features. The DEVS should decide which direction they want to take with the game, what genre they want the game to be, because the truth is: You CANNOT appeal to everyone. Either go full in to do a proper Red Orchestra game - with no generic features - OR go full in to do another generic shooter. Mixing the two just makes the game less appealing for BOTH casual gamers and hardcore gamers. Now I can only hope RISING STORM will improve.… Expand
  89. Rcoop
    Oct 9, 2012
    4
    I would have liked to give this more. But after more than a year since the release is still a buggy game. It needs a beast of a machine to run efficiently. I got that now, but still find far too many bugs: clipping bugs, graphics etc... Shame - the game has innovative parts, the developers seem to be involved. But still too buggy and not satisfying to play. Get your act together TripwireI would have liked to give this more. But after more than a year since the release is still a buggy game. It needs a beast of a machine to run efficiently. I got that now, but still find far too many bugs: clipping bugs, graphics etc... Shame - the game has innovative parts, the developers seem to be involved. But still too buggy and not satisfying to play. Get your act together Tripwire otherwise people will give up on you!… Expand
  90. dc42
    Sep 27, 2012
    9
    First thing is first. RO2 is not your typical FPS. It is not a clone of other FPS games but rather its own action/adventure which will leave you wanting to snipe off that last Nazi or Soviet. That being stated, RO2 has plenty of problems in terms of bugs, single player campaign, and overall stability at times. Don't expect the single player campaign to enthrall you and make you replayFirst thing is first. RO2 is not your typical FPS. It is not a clone of other FPS games but rather its own action/adventure which will leave you wanting to snipe off that last Nazi or Soviet. That being stated, RO2 has plenty of problems in terms of bugs, single player campaign, and overall stability at times. Don't expect the single player campaign to enthrall you and make you replay over and over. It is the least memorable part of the game. So where does this game shine? It shines in its multiplayer atmosphere. Unlike other FPS games, teams must work together to take objectives or take out their opponent. Keeping in mind that the game is about realism is key to survival. A run-and-gun game seen in other FPS games will only get you killed faster in RO2. In short, I recommend this game to fans of real FPS games and are sick of the yearly cardboard cut out from other companies. However, keep in mind that there might be a huge learning curve depending on your skill level and that bugs are to be expected. However, once use to the game mechanics and style, you'll quickly fall in love with this forgotten gem.… Expand
  91. Dethstar
    Sep 23, 2012
    6
    This game is a change in terms of pace and has more in common with the Arma series than Battlefield or MW etc. There is a greater emphasis on realism than many fps games but a number of things about the game seem to detract from the realism. The chaos of battle is pretty well reflected but the part your meant to play is a bit vague. Much of the time it feels like if one wanders off andThis game is a change in terms of pace and has more in common with the Arma series than Battlefield or MW etc. There is a greater emphasis on realism than many fps games but a number of things about the game seem to detract from the realism. The chaos of battle is pretty well reflected but the part your meant to play is a bit vague. Much of the time it feels like if one wanders off and makes a cup of tea. The objective will still be achieved regardless. Could be that this is just in the early game, time will tell. The thing is I am not sure I will make it much further in as personally I am a bit bored. The motivation seems to be the biggest issue. I am trying to ignore the fact that I am a Nazi therefore aligned with the most evil bunch of bastards ever assembled and trying to focus on the fact that your just a solider. I appreciate a different perspective but this may be a bridge to far for my taste.… Expand
  92. panokia75
    Aug 24, 2012
    4
    No no no no no. Save your money and read a book. I thought the time effort and money I put onto researching and eventually buying this game a shrew investment which would be an enjoyable and tactical feast of game play with some good visuals. I am afraid I am wrong in every way. RO2 is one of the least enjoyable games I have played for sometime. It is like playing a very dull flightNo no no no no. Save your money and read a book. I thought the time effort and money I put onto researching and eventually buying this game a shrew investment which would be an enjoyable and tactical feast of game play with some good visuals. I am afraid I am wrong in every way. RO2 is one of the least enjoyable games I have played for sometime. It is like playing a very dull flight simulator only on the battlefield.
    I will put it simply this is like Call of Duty 2 trying to be a simulator and taking every enjoyable aspect out of the gameplay. Sorry to compare but this is exactly how it feels.
    Controls are wooden fiddly and non intuitive. Graphics are woeful. The occasional hue, sun glare, and haze effects do not detract from virtually zero detail and textures and just plain dull graphics. The "tank" view is hysterical like something seen from a ZX spectrum from the 80's. Worst of all the sound is laughable and the effects close to appalling. Other issues are dull gameplay and uninspiring maps with no feel or soul. The reason I bought this game is that I was sold on this. If the game was as massive as ARMA 2 then I would forgive the lack of graphical depth, however the maps are probably only twice the size of CoD games.
    The only reason to buy this game in my opinion is that you have a specific interest with the developers of from people who know the developers.    … Expand
  93. Remainz
    Aug 23, 2012
    7
    At release my score for this game was a 0. The game was nothing like the first, it lost all its uniqueness that made it fun and just felt similar yet inferior to other fps titles like cod and bf3. I proceeded to cancel my pre-order and pretty much forget about the game. I was genuinely surprised when I tried the game out again during the free weekend event when they released the gotyAt release my score for this game was a 0. The game was nothing like the first, it lost all its uniqueness that made it fun and just felt similar yet inferior to other fps titles like cod and bf3. I proceeded to cancel my pre-order and pretty much forget about the game. I was genuinely surprised when I tried the game out again during the free weekend event when they released the goty (lol) edition. The fact that they listened to their supporters and put so much work into improving the game even when the player base seemed non-existent is amazing. I'm glad i purchased the game and will keep track of tripwire's future titles knowing they will make sure its a good title no matter how long it takes.… Expand
  94. pnoozi
    Jul 21, 2012
    7
    This game is the definition of a 7/10. It's a really good game, it just has trouble showing it. The graphics are improved but the environments seem sparse. They need more work. This does much to weaken the atmosphere. There is so much detail put into the gameplay, though, it's what I like most about the game. You can adjust your sights, hold your breath, switch sights on the fly -This game is the definition of a 7/10. It's a really good game, it just has trouble showing it. The graphics are improved but the environments seem sparse. They need more work. This does much to weaken the atmosphere. There is so much detail put into the gameplay, though, it's what I like most about the game. You can adjust your sights, hold your breath, switch sights on the fly - it's very well done. Unfortunately the game suffers from unnecessary limitations - for example, you can't opt to hold sights instead of toggle, and you can't turn off or in any way adjust the dreadful gun sway (your gun moves faster than the camera). It really brings down the score for me personally. Overall the game feels like it still needs work. But despite that, it's still impressive. A good value considering I got it on sale.… Expand
  95. Stick-_in
    Jul 18, 2012
    10
    Been playing since Sept 2011 there's still some bugs but nothing to worry about. TW listens on their forums and have put out many patches. Don't read any critics from a year ago. The game is great now! There will be a Japanese mod comming soon, it's being beta tested now, and a Vietnam. Don't compare it to BF3 or any COD, RO2 stands apart. It's well worth the money, and right now there's aBeen playing since Sept 2011 there's still some bugs but nothing to worry about. TW listens on their forums and have put out many patches. Don't read any critics from a year ago. The game is great now! There will be a Japanese mod comming soon, it's being beta tested now, and a Vietnam. Don't compare it to BF3 or any COD, RO2 stands apart. It's well worth the money, and right now there's a sale at less than 1/2 the original price!… Expand
  96. Techenz
    Jul 16, 2012
    8
    So many people rating this bad are soooooooooooo dumb.... this is a SIMULATOR and isnt arcade like at all, when I play this game a feel a certain atmosphere that you wouldnt get in most shooters. Dont buy this game if you're expecting somthing like battlefield.
  97. Poerisija
    Jun 20, 2012
    8
    Fixed hit detection and renewed playerbase - worth the money now. New maps are needed, but community is making them with SDK and TWI has promised new maps and tanks. Lack of content is my only gripe left with the game - and that's after 200 hours of playing.
  98. Valgancar
    Jun 7, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game of the second world war, many people complain about bugs in single player but do not know that single player was made to train only ... Because the game is totally online. Another thing are the players with low-quality PC can not play the game and put blame on the manufacturer.… Expand
  99. gazoll
    Jun 2, 2012
    7
    The game is getting better, after 50h gameplay ;)

    +detailed maps and weapons (very well done) +hunting style kills +tanks and all about them +good graphics +very good sound and voices (English & Native) +addictive gameplay +VAC & PunkBuster _______________________ -prone not working everyware and this is realy anoyng........ and you are dead ;) (i hope Tripware fix    The game is getting better, after 50h gameplay ;)

    +detailed maps and weapons (very well done)

    +hunting style kills

    +tanks and all about them

    +good graphics +very good sound and voices (English & Native)

    +addictive gameplay

    +VAC & PunkBuster
    _______________________ -prone not working everyware and this is realy anoyng........ and you are dead ;) (i hope Tripware fix this)

    -you cannot run or walk and change weapons at the same time (this is deadly again)

    -some graphic glitches, when prone and move at the same time

    -other minor bugs -commander and squad leaders have to be more rewarded for their job (succeed points or something)

    -single player is absolute crap and its painfull to play. (anyway its good to comlete the traning missions to get the basics of the game before going online)

    Last words:
    If you like DoD, CSS and all of the kind, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  100. PeteAtomic
    Jun 2, 2012
    10
    With the revision of RO: Heroes of Stalingrad to 3 modes; classic for those who prefer an experience of Ostfront, realism mode for those who prefer a newer vision of RO, and action mode for those who want a step in to RO gameplay-- Heroes of Stalingrad is now a complete game. Tripwire Interactive listened to both player and industry criticism, and responded by creating 2 entirely new modesWith the revision of RO: Heroes of Stalingrad to 3 modes; classic for those who prefer an experience of Ostfront, realism mode for those who prefer a newer vision of RO, and action mode for those who want a step in to RO gameplay-- Heroes of Stalingrad is now a complete game. Tripwire Interactive listened to both player and industry criticism, and responded by creating 2 entirely new modes of experiencing the game, the classic mode for Ostfront players, and the action mode for industry critics who believed the game to be inaccessible to casual players. Additionally, the vast majority of bugs in the game, which the community assisted in identifying, have been resolved. For the vast majority of players, the game is technically excellent. There is a control interface which players can manipulate a variety of graphic factors from a Low to Ultra setting. This allows players to manipulate the graphic template of the game to suit their particular processing speeds & allowances. Such visual effects (but not limited to) of artillery exploding, destructible surfaces, bullet cracks, and suppression effects-- are all amazing. As gameplay is concerned; Heroes of Stalingrad, similar to the first game in the Red Orchestra (RO) franchise, Red Orchestra: Ostfront, is a challenging, difficult game. It is a game where one bullet kills characters. It is a game where the character becomes tired, or suppressed by enemy gunfire, or despondent. It is a game where your weapon may sway, or that you need to brace your weapon for an accurate shot. It is a game where one minute, you may be assaulting a postion, and the next, running for your life away from it. It's a game where players use bayonets & rifle butts to kill each other in close combat, is not uncommon. There are many ways to play the game. There is a character progression system from Raw Recruit up to the Hero class, and there are many different specialties such as sniper marksmen, or squad leader, to progress as. Players become more proficient a number of attributes with progression. Success on the battlefield depends on one side or the other occupying objective areas, or 'cap zones', and characters who participate in team-oriented play by taking these 'cap zones' are rewarded with points used in their progression. Red Orchestra: Heroes of Stalingrad, is an intensely satisfying game experience. It's also a very demanding one. Heroes of Stalingrad is the best WWII tactical FPS on the market. To be a member of the Heroes of Stalingrad community is to be one of the Few & the Proud of the gaming elite.… Expand
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#73 Best PC Game of 2011
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#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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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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