Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

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  1. TixyLix
    Sep 14, 2011
    3
    I really cannot see the point of a beta if they don't learn from it. This is one of the only UE3 games to run so badly and I can understand for a beta but it should have been fixed for the final release. Everything feels so clunky from the movement to the buggy cover system and the whole greying out of the screen really seems inconsistent. The bandage system needed changing because itI really cannot see the point of a beta if they don't learn from it. This is one of the only UE3 games to run so badly and I can understand for a beta but it should have been fixed for the final release. Everything feels so clunky from the movement to the buggy cover system and the whole greying out of the screen really seems inconsistent. The bandage system needed changing because it doesn't reward team play what so ever, it just feels very pointless. All the servers seem to have crazy lag and poor hit detection so obviously something needs fixing there too. None of the stats work, like these basic things that you need to get right in the beta before you release the game!

    I could see RO2 being really fun in the future but right now it's virtually unplayable and as a result gets a low score.    … Expand
  2. plex
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    Best FPS i have ever played.. Not for the weak at heart, this is a hardcore experience for true PC gamers to enjoy! Most bugs will be patched out in the next week or two.
  3. levr0x0rz
    Sep 18, 2011
    7
    I've rated the game based on roughly 2 hours of game play, and not playing multi-player mode. The game is good, but at the same time you kinda see things that you would want to improve. I enjoy the realism aspect of the game a lot; the taking cover almost anywhere as well as the look of the maps and player models. On the other hand, I think the actual game play could have used a bitI've rated the game based on roughly 2 hours of game play, and not playing multi-player mode. The game is good, but at the same time you kinda see things that you would want to improve. I enjoy the realism aspect of the game a lot; the taking cover almost anywhere as well as the look of the maps and player models. On the other hand, I think the actual game play could have used a bit more work. I thought the enemy forces in the single player mode was pretty small, and I dont think the game pushes the envelope, as I think all new games should be trying to be better than what is considered the best.

    My initial rating would have been a 9, but the Multi-Player mode would not load servers for me, and when they did, I couldn't connect to any of them, so I was unable to see how it played with other actual people, and seen how, if any, the game lagged. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase and would recommend it.    … Expand
  4. swampy11
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    Not for the faint at heart. Steep learning curve, but if realism and the horrors of war are your cup of tea, then HoS is a game for you. I stay with one map until I feel I have mastered the nooks and carnies of all the best hiding places. This game will last me for a long time without gamer burnout. Outstanding job TripWire. Can't wait for new material to be included.
  5. LightKnight
    Dec 31, 2011
    8
    Rec Orchestra 2 Is a good game ... it is realistic in compare of other games and it is nice to play . but there is some cons : it just cant run on average computers with a normal graphics - with bad graphics it is a bit hard to play . it's campaign is fun with every time new features but there is moments when you feel you play the same level ... at all this is a good game and i recommendRec Orchestra 2 Is a good game ... it is realistic in compare of other games and it is nice to play . but there is some cons : it just cant run on average computers with a normal graphics - with bad graphics it is a bit hard to play . it's campaign is fun with every time new features but there is moments when you feel you play the same level ... at all this is a good game and i recommend you to buy it if you have a good PC or you are a fan or Red Orchestra or you like all WW2 realistic games… Expand
  6. KlausKinski
    Feb 10, 2012
    10
    Noobs hate it and i just love their tears and endless butthurt because they get killed fast :D play COD if a realistic war game is too much for you! Yeah it had some problems at the beginning but they are mostly gone now!
  7. PatrickJ831
    Mar 9, 2012
    9
    Never let me down, COD game pace, BF rebirth of the way and RO complex operation, Basically, when you play the game would not go back to play RO41-45
  8. Flash_Over
    Sep 14, 2011
    3
    I was really hoping for this to be a ground breaking WWII shooter that I have been waiting for for years. I played the first RO and really enjoyed it. They did add a singleplayer campaign which was also something i was looking forward too, but it haste to be the WORST singpleplayer ever created. The AI is ridiculously stupid, teammates standing in front of your gun constantly, enemy AII was really hoping for this to be a ground breaking WWII shooter that I have been waiting for for years. I played the first RO and really enjoyed it. They did add a singleplayer campaign which was also something i was looking forward too, but it haste to be the WORST singpleplayer ever created. The AI is ridiculously stupid, teammates standing in front of your gun constantly, enemy AI that have dead on aiming and melee timing or just so dumb they cover in the window next to you. In essence the singleplayer is just the same old MP maps with stupid bots. For the time it took for them to make this game I thought the singleplayer would have characters ect that you see in most singleplayer FPSs. Also the single player bugs suck as planes hovering like helicopters and tanks easily getting stuck and this is bad because unlike the first RO you can bail out of the tank unless the tank or you dies. Bugs, bugs bugs, can't prone here.. can't deploy mgs in bunkers or dug outs or areas suited for good MG positions. The cover system is completely useless. Also if you are hit and need to bandage yourself your character decides to go into cover instead of bandaging leading to your bleed out death. They should have separated the, bandage, use and cover buttons I mean... come on. Also the gun sounds in RO1 were way better. The granades sound like exploding baby powder and some of the guns sound like they are on silencers Ex:KAR98. Also the reloading animations are off. You fire 1 shot and reload 2 bullets into the chamber? The real gold in the game in the Multiplayer which the Title is highly renown for. Stick with it, because the Singlepalyer in embarrassingly bad. I really wanted to love this game i really did but i just can't. Another flaw is that the weapons I spent $10 extra dollars for are not there on release like promised? That is insulting. RO1 1.0 played better then this crap. I am really pissed.… Expand
  9. Casketnap
    Sep 19, 2011
    0
    If this game was released 10 years on ps2 it would get an 8 or 9. I wonder why they use these outdated engines, they can't look at the finished product and say this is just AWESOME. What a crappy game that I will never play again.
  10. eforce
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    Haters be haters, this game is awesome, my rig plays it on all max settings, loving every second.

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

    Played RO since the mod days and worked on the DH mod for RO:OST.
  11. veraceszk
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best first person shooter out there. Never before has there been a first person shooter so detailed, I mean: you can even change between the scope or iron sights while sniping, so you aren't stuck with the typical issue in games while playing as a sniper profession where you cannot effectively take out targets close range. I enjoyed how the mechanics worked in the singleThis is by far the best first person shooter out there. Never before has there been a first person shooter so detailed, I mean: you can even change between the scope or iron sights while sniping, so you aren't stuck with the typical issue in games while playing as a sniper profession where you cannot effectively take out targets close range. I enjoyed how the mechanics worked in the single player campaign. The mechanics, without giving anything away, allow for full immersion into the perspective of a soldier, where: you are terrified, you are going to think tactically, and you are going to struggle to capture a location. Tripwire also did a wonderful job with making the game only cost around $30 if you already owned Red Orchestra 1 in the pre-order, and then $40 as the normal game's cost. The polygon counts are high, the game is beautiful, the combat features are vast and plentiful, the game has girth to it that every other FPS seems to lack.… Expand
  12. vivi
    May 25, 2012
    2
    Really dissapointed with this game.

    People in the community think that when we criticise this game is cause we are COD or Battlefield players which in my case is completely wrong. I come from Wolfentein: Enemy Territory series and I was looking for a game that made me had fun, trailers looked promising but after playing there's only one conclusion: This game is just boring as hell.    Really dissapointed with this game.

    People in the community think that when we criticise this game is cause we are COD or Battlefield players which in my case is completely wrong. I come from Wolfentein: Enemy Territory series and I was looking for a game that made me had fun, trailers looked promising but after playing there's only one conclusion:

    This game is just boring as hell. Whether you are skilled or not it doesn't matter, most time of the map you will spend it just running around to get killed by a random guy camping or a bot (not much human players either, nothing strange either)

    Graphics are nice, not outstanding but correct, atmosphere is good too. These is the only reason why I give it 2 points.

    However, gameplay is incredibly boring, doesn't matter if you play the "action" mode or the "classic" mode, in both cases you will end up doing the same, running or dying or camping waiting to kill one or two enemies in 15 mins.

    The maps are just too big and badly created, there are no short distance fights, just enormous buildings to walk around, sniper fights and boring boring walking.

    Some blame the relase at beta stage as the main reason why this game was not succesful but this is wrong, just a few bugs and glitches would have ketp a big community waiting for the patches.

    This game is just not fun to play and thats why the game dies day by day and the community gets smaller.

    This game with the atmosphere had all the ingredientes to be an awesome arcade action game, sadly another WWII game to forgett.

    Making a "realistic style" game as the fans claim doesnt mean making a boring game.

    Developers should learn a bit from old action games. If there are only tanks and basicly infrantry fights... make action available in the game, it just feels so slow you sometimes forget you are supposed to be in a war inside the game.

    As I said, really dissapointed with this game.    … Expand
  13. MeatEtr
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    A long time RO1 player and a huge fan of the series, so had high expectations. It has some bugs, and it isn't perfect, but the game itself is excellent. Already announced FREE DLC to come. Also two mod teams already hard at work to bring the Pacific and Vietnam versions to life. The future for this game is as bright as ever.
  14. wazups2x
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    It's a great game. Yeah, it had a buggy release but I can guarantee that Tripwire will fix almost everything. Plus, they will give us free content with future updates (maps, tanks, etc..) I rate it a 10 because I know when Tripwire is finished with it (they will support for a very long time) it will be amazing.
  15. SpazzBrozz
    Dec 30, 2011
    9
    I LOVE this game. It not like your ordinary shooter. I wish it was more popular, don't know why so little plays it. I'm having a BLAST! What more needs to be said?
  16. Drrrigo
    Sep 17, 2011
    10
    Red Orchestra 2 is just the best WW2 game ever. epic graphics and amazing gameplay with a nice cover system and a lot of functions that made this game fantastic.
  17. Hazaer
    Sep 22, 2011
    10
    Now, with the newest updates the game runs smoothly without any problems and/or bugs. It's one of the most atmospheric FPS Shooter besides STALKER series.
    The singleplayer campaign it's not very shiny, but the multiplayer is absolutely stunning. The graphics are really good and well optimized as well as the sound which adds more points to the atmosphere.
  18. Renemesis
    Oct 18, 2011
    2
    decent game if you like running around with crappy camera control and dying constantly. I mean, the camera seems to be your head.. that means.. if you look to your left.. it wil from then feel like you're running sidewards with your head over your left shoulder, no longer seeing your gun, or having any control. DO NOT MAKE SUCH SUCKY MISTAKES! Seriously, keep the POV static, IF NOT,decent game if you like running around with crappy camera control and dying constantly. I mean, the camera seems to be your head.. that means.. if you look to your left.. it wil from then feel like you're running sidewards with your head over your left shoulder, no longer seeing your gun, or having any control. DO NOT MAKE SUCH SUCKY MISTAKES! Seriously, keep the POV static, IF NOT, atleast make it so that you can CONTROL the POV, and not so that it randomly places your head in a strange, usually doomed to fail position. This game can choke on a c###. Twice.… Expand
  19. xxViking
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastico questo giocco.
    E tra poche le giocco. MA logioco perche e realistico no come altri giocchi di sparatuto.
    Sarebbe ancora piu interesante quando saranno piu carri armati e mappe per carri armati.
    Buon divertimento a tutti.    … Expand
  20. AeroAtlas
    Dec 6, 2011
    7
    This game is a really cool game. Its very complex and feels like one of the most realistic WW2 sims I've seen. Only problem I have with it is that I am horrible at his game, to the point where it isn't even funny lol 7/10
  21. InsanelyOrange
    Dec 26, 2011
    9
    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a great sequel for the series. The graphics are very well done and the maps are well layed out. The movements are good with the odd bug here and there and weapons feel heavy and look and act as they should. A common occurrence in the game is suddenly dying and you don't know where the shot came from. This can be countered by doing things youRed Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is a great sequel for the series. The graphics are very well done and the maps are well layed out. The movements are good with the odd bug here and there and weapons feel heavy and look and act as they should. A common occurrence in the game is suddenly dying and you don't know where the shot came from. This can be countered by doing things you wouldn't typically do in you're standard FPS. Such as taking cover, using smoke grenades and using a thing called strategy because this isn't your typical FPS. Red Orchestra 2 : Heroes of Stalingrad is one of my favorite games thus far, and will be continuing to play it on the months to come. See you out there.… Expand
  22. xXDUBSXx
    Dec 5, 2011
    6
    So basically i bought this game because i fell in love with ostfront 41-45 (no homo). The game definitely has its awesome moments but it also has some serious bug problems that tend to steer me away from playing more. its a very fun game with some friends and even a clan. I suggest getting this game when it goes on sale and hopefully tripwire will save the day and clean up some of theSo basically i bought this game because i fell in love with ostfront 41-45 (no homo). The game definitely has its awesome moments but it also has some serious bug problems that tend to steer me away from playing more. its a very fun game with some friends and even a clan. I suggest getting this game when it goes on sale and hopefully tripwire will save the day and clean up some of the bugs. i will be looking forward to the DLC for this game but i do not intend to play much until then, i suggest you do the same. 6/10… Expand
  23. specialelite
    Dec 9, 2011
    5
    This game is awesome in itself really realistic more than BBC2. it give you a lot of possibility lot of option like firing undercover behind objects

    i gave a medium mark to the game because even if it's awesome game the game don't stop crashing when i play as in the campaign as online, when i buy i game i don't want to solve any issues !
  24. RainbowDash
    Sep 15, 2011
    10
    The wait was definitively worth it on this one, It's beautiful! The graphics are photo realistic and bring back the true grit of war rather than bad company and black ops with their shiny textures, The gameplay is brilliant, It's brought unlockables into it but fairly, instead of starting off with a bad gun and unlocking better ones along the line you start off with a gun and can unlockThe wait was definitively worth it on this one, It's beautiful! The graphics are photo realistic and bring back the true grit of war rather than bad company and black ops with their shiny textures, The gameplay is brilliant, It's brought unlockables into it but fairly, instead of starting off with a bad gun and unlocking better ones along the line you start off with a gun and can unlock other weapons that around the same stats, unlock things like bayonets and such, The maps are brilliant and improved from the first one and the melee system actually works now! :D

    Haters go back to Team fortress, because daddy's home!    … Expand
  25. Nobody_Special
    Sep 27, 2011
    2
    Sorry but this one of the worst games I've played in a long time. If it doesn't crash, lock up, or lag, then you're stuck with "elite" campers or spray-n-pray lone gunners. I seriously wasted 40.00 on this crap which, when you get tired of the multi player garbage, offers nothing more than a useless single player "campaign" which just consists of useless bots which TWI stated would NOTSorry but this one of the worst games I've played in a long time. If it doesn't crash, lock up, or lag, then you're stuck with "elite" campers or spray-n-pray lone gunners. I seriously wasted 40.00 on this crap which, when you get tired of the multi player garbage, offers nothing more than a useless single player "campaign" which just consists of useless bots which TWI stated would NOT make up the single player portion of this game. I've never seen a more horrid use of AI than RO2 "offers". Tripwire tripped up on this one, I won't be trusting any more of their interviews, previews, or reviews ever again since they have a problem delivering what they promise.… Expand
  26. LordTomasPL
    Sep 14, 2011
    1
    What good can I say about this game? Very little maybe its fairly good gun models but nothing else. Artificial Intelligence is on the level of first Battlefield, enemy tends to fall into obstacles unable to omit them, can be blind when 'ambush' them from their 3rd o'clock LoS, friendlies run endlessly towards the enemy and back(just like having to do business in a toilet but just afterWhat good can I say about this game? Very little maybe its fairly good gun models but nothing else. Artificial Intelligence is on the level of first Battlefield, enemy tends to fall into obstacles unable to omit them, can be blind when 'ambush' them from their 3rd o'clock LoS, friendlies run endlessly towards the enemy and back(just like having to do business in a toilet but just after goes back). What is more in SP battles looks identically as in BF1942, no tactics just rush on enemy positions. OK let's leave AI and focus on other things, for example terrain graphics, how awful they are. Anyone should see training and environment so old school but in wrong meaning of it like from an average game dating back to 2007-2008. Playing this game can lead to frustration when you cannot crouch in the open field, different action are associated with a single key thus causing you unable to perform desired action as it is usually the other one game unintended to perform. Its hard to say what took devs additional 14 days of polishing their product? Maybe it was even more crappier than 'release' product, or we are playing just paid beta, while devs are fixing errors? All faith is left for MP after few patches concerning on gameplay problems cause graphics won't be changed and SP will remain some kind of reincarnation of BF1942-style-crappy-ai. If someone is challenging whether to buy or not this product for SP I would not recommend to do it, for MP it could be playable but not now and buyer should wait for few weeks after mayor patch introduction or after certain bargain. Not recommended.

    PS: I bought this product mainly for SP cause I don't have time for dozens of multiplayer matches thus score corresponds to 90% SP and 10% MP play. For standalone SP I would give 1.0 (BF1942 replay after 10 years) and for MP 6.0 so after quick counting its 1.5 - still 1.    … Expand
  27. King_Corsica
    Sep 19, 2011
    10
    I have to say despite all the negative reviews, that when you write a review on a game you don't base that review on the bugs or glitches but base it on the game itself, the gameplay, graphics and the visuals/audio etc. I'm seeing a lot of negative reviews based on a few bugs on release, before you judge something you have to test it fully - in this case by playing the game for a few hoursI have to say despite all the negative reviews, that when you write a review on a game you don't base that review on the bugs or glitches but base it on the game itself, the gameplay, graphics and the visuals/audio etc. I'm seeing a lot of negative reviews based on a few bugs on release, before you judge something you have to test it fully - in this case by playing the game for a few hours when it's fully working. Moving on, I have to say this game is a truly inspirational FPS and all big hitters out there should look up to this in terms of gameplay. The realism is incredible and they have really concentrated on detail, you are really immersed into the game, it really does feel like your in a WWII battle - this is easily one of the hottest games out there and I think it will attract more of a mature audience. It's really nice to see how Tripwire are thinking of us, PC gamers and have developed it purely off a PC format as oppose to console. Any WWII fans out there will really love this game and at a low price tag should not hesitate in buying this - this game is absolutely awesome :) 10/10 - 100%... BUY IT!… Expand
  28. Ghoster
    Jun 2, 2012
    5
    Red Orchestra is what I call good try. Very good gameplay with more realism but seems unfinished. Very bad graphics with silly shooting and scoping. This game need just a little touch to be really good.
  29. BurnThemAlive
    Sep 19, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After waiting... what was it? 3 months? Yeah, let's say 3 months. Well, after waiting 3 months -the game (Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad) finally came out, and it was ready to be played! So therefore i installed the game, and when it was done, i started it...
    Suddenly my screen turned all black, and some old 19th music started. Shortly after, the menu appeared, and i was available to choose which mode i wanted to play. Single player or multiplayer? -Because it was my first time playing, i picked single...
    I picked the German mission... -since the Russian version couldn't be picked before you've completed the German version.
    The mission started off with a single task..; I and my German army group was suppose to conquer some land from the Russian's. So i picked up my gun, and ran side by side with my squad against the Russian's. Already when i ran i could feel that this is going to be really intense. I ran up against a wall, to use it as protection. It made me feel safe. I fired some warning shot's against our enemies. -It feels so real firing a gun in this game! I heard Russians speak, so i took a peek and noticed a Russian running against me. So i aimed for him and shot him... But that's when i realise i'm the one laying down and dead... someone shot me just before i got the chance to shoot... That made me realise that this game means business!

    I would have given the game; 9/10, but since there is so many bugs in the game, i pick to give it; 8/10 instead.    … Expand
  30. dwhee
    Sep 20, 2011
    9
    Right now, the game barely runs on my more than optimal PC, and lots of people have had very similar issues. Some people are running the game just fine- as evident by the fact that there are constantly 64-person servers up. On that level, I can only say that I have faith that Tripwire will work to optimize their game for all PCs that meet the recommended settings.

    That said, the game    Right now, the game barely runs on my more than optimal PC, and lots of people have had very similar issues. Some people are running the game just fine- as evident by the fact that there are constantly 64-person servers up. On that level, I can only say that I have faith that Tripwire will work to optimize their game for all PCs that meet the recommended settings.

    That said, the game itself is excellent. In terms of realism it puts any other World War II shooter to shame. The rifles are a bit too accurate it seems, but they are immensely satisfying to use. The cover system is well-designed for the most part, and very impressive to see in a multiplayer FPS.

    I could do with some adjustments to the rules- it seems that every single game ends with the arbitrary capture of a point instead of the death of a soldier. The game could really use a "sudden death" for the defenders in Countdown and Territories so that the defenders get a chance to retaliate when their last point is taken by the enemy. It also seems that maps without attackers or defenders are decided by an arbitrary time limit, which is annoying.

    Still, I feel like this is a worthy alternative to the COD and Battefield franchises. Now if only it would run well...    … Expand
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#73 Best 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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