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.
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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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Metascore
76

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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