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
  31. dte21
    Sep 22, 2011
    10
    As an old gamer with about 25 years gaming experience I can honestly say that this is one of the most immersive mulit-player FPS that I have played. The atmosphere is great, you wince and duck as you hear and feel the bullets fly past you or strike home! After a successful couple of rounds as team commander barking orders, leading charges and calling artillery I was mentally drained as ifAs an old gamer with about 25 years gaming experience I can honestly say that this is one of the most immersive mulit-player FPS that I have played. The atmosphere is great, you wince and duck as you hear and feel the bullets fly past you or strike home! After a successful couple of rounds as team commander barking orders, leading charges and calling artillery I was mentally drained as if I had done a hard days work (could just be getting old :) ) , which is a great feeling to get from a game. Staying alive seems to matter more to me in this game than any other fps. The game does have a steep learning curve, but it is worth the effort, one has to learn how each weapon operates to know how to use it to maximum effect. The game is a little more COD player friendly that its predecessor, however its definitely for more mature gamers.
    Yes the game has bugs and crashes, however its still very early days and a raft of patches have been released and more to follow I don't doubt. Plus I can only count on one hand the number of games that have been released bug free on the PC in the last 5 years, unfortunately this is how the PC game development has been heading for the last few years, so no one should be surprised by this. For those prefer RO1, well I'm certain that mod's and game tweeks are just around the corner, RO1 was not perfect when released. Currently the weakest multi-player part of RO2 is the tank maps, the tanks do not feel quite right yet and the map is dull, once again though its only a matter of time before new updates and content will be released to address. Please don't buy this game for single player mode as this is just the multi-player maps with bots just like practice mode in RO1 but with story cut scenes between maps. This does not bother me as I never buy FPS for single player mode as they are generally scripted like a film and like shooting fish in a barrel (COD for example). So this game is not for every one, but for those that are into the history of WW2, who are mature, patient and willing to learn, this game is a gem.    … Expand
  32. Bibo
    Dec 2, 2011
    8
    I was really torn as to what rating I should give this game, as during my first two multiplayer games I immediately thought it deserved a 9 or even a 10, but that has since changed a bit.

    Let me start off by saying that I never played Ostfront, nor have I played any other realism fps. Way back when Call of Duty 2 was released I was amazed by its multiplayer and have ever since been    I was really torn as to what rating I should give this game, as during my first two multiplayer games I immediately thought it deserved a 9 or even a 10, but that has since changed a bit.

    Let me start off by saying that I never played Ostfront, nor have I played any other realism fps. Way back when Call of Duty 2 was released I was amazed by its multiplayer and have ever since been searching for a WWII fps experience to top what I got out of CoD2. When I discovered Heroes of Stalingrad I knew that it could very well be the game I'd been searching for, so I could hardly contain myself. When I entered my first game my graphic settings were on 'lowest,' as I just wanted to get a bearing on how my computer could run the game, and even on the low settings it looked beautiful. Don't listen to ANYONE who claims that this game looks anything other than great, as even sub-par settings will satisfy you.

    Now for the gameplay. I'm going to say right now that if you're looking for another CoD:WaW you will be disappointed. Many people seem to have criticized HOS for being too similar to the CoD series, but as a gamer who never played Ostfront and switched over from playing Call of Duty games religiously this game is an incredibly refreshing change of pace. Yes, you can unlock attachments and guns and yes there are recon planes, but they are not what you'd expect. By "attachments" what the game actually means is that if you use the basic bolt-action rifle for one army for a long time (and I mean a LONG time) you can unlock a bayonet. Or if you're somehow lucky enough to be a squad leader over and over again you might just unlock a round-drum clip. As for the recon planes, they really only serve to help squad leaders spot positions for artillery, and for the basic rifleman all they will do is tell you that there is, in fact, an entire team of enemies roughly somewhere where you are not. NOW I will get on to the actual gameplay. When you join your first server you will almost definitely only be able to enter the battlefield with only a bolt action rifle and 2 grenades. And the next game. And probably the next game. In fact, I'd say overall you're bound to be a basic rifleman 50% of the time. Again, people used to CoD will hate this, but once you actually get immersed in the game you realize how fun it really is. There is nothing more exhilarating (and actually true to history) than being a pinned down Russian soldier laying down alongside 15 or so other soldiers trying to remember how many bullets are left in your gun, all the while being told by an officer that as soon as the smoke grenades go up you have to run directly towards the enemy fire that has you pinned down. Yes, as a rifleman your k/d spread will almost never be positive, but the fun of it is just that. You are simply one of the pawns in the battle, and your only options are to provide suppressing fire or attempt to overrun the enemy with sheer numbers. I could go on and on about each one of the many classes, but I should really move on.

    Now for the reasons I didn't give this game a 10. There are 3 game modes, but you will only ever play one: territory. Of the entire community about 90% of the servers are territory only, and the other 10% never have a single player on them. Also, most of the servers with more than 20 players connected will have tanks disabled, which is something that I simply can't understand. I've only played a single game so far where tanks were allowed, and it honestly didn't change the gameplay that much, so I don't know what the point is in disabling them. These both ultimately serve to make the game more repetitious, which is a shame because the game was DESIGNED to have all these additional features that are simply ignored. And then there's the single player. If Tripwire had simply excluded single player I would have given this game a 9/10, but they decided to throw it in anyways. The solo experience is a joke. It feels like a bad demo for the original battlefield 1942. It consists of literally the exact maps and game modes you find online, but with about 1/3 of the intensity of multiplayer and downright awful AI. There is literally no reason to play it.

    Overall this is a great game. It has some flaws, but from what I can tell all the initial bugs it got criticized for have been patched and the multiplayer experience is a blast. I recommend this to any gamer who has gotten bored of the CoD formula.    … Expand
  33. surfboyrio
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    RO2 Great game shattered by launch bugs and bad reviews. I can agree ...Was hard to persevere and stick with RO2 all problems... But figure what... After the storm the game survived, runs much better now, many bugs were fix, Stats works... almost like a decent game... But RO2 isnt a decent game, its a great one if you enjoy tactical battle approach and find a nice group of people to shareRO2 Great game shattered by launch bugs and bad reviews. I can agree ...Was hard to persevere and stick with RO2 all problems... But figure what... After the storm the game survived, runs much better now, many bugs were fix, Stats works... almost like a decent game... But RO2 isnt a decent game, its a great one if you enjoy tactical battle approach and find a nice group of people to share with. Especially now with reduced price, its a must buy game.… Expand
  34. 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
  35. MechMarine
    Sep 14, 2011
    6
    While Red Orchestra 2 is a relatively fun game, horrible tutorials, stupid AI and a repetitive trainer may be a put off for some Singleplayer fans. Generally, the guns seem balanced and no one faction severely overpowers the other.
  36. HotLips
    Apr 30, 2012
    1
    Sorry to say bud fail game ply graphics are oke bud that its just unplayable for pc to many bugs and stupid ai running back and forward and manny bugs even the music cant be turn oof it keeps comming back i like old school call of duty simply and effective
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. Fuby
    Nov 9, 2011
    5
    Tripwire started this one on shakey ground! With the quick patches it is now a pretty solid winner in the WWII era of FPS games. Maps are just wonderful in looks and balance. The Tanks are a shining example of good vehicle modeling within the tripwire franchise. We need more Tank maps! This game is really just for Multiplayer and can prove very challenging online. You have to work as aTripwire started this one on shakey ground! With the quick patches it is now a pretty solid winner in the WWII era of FPS games. Maps are just wonderful in looks and balance. The Tanks are a shining example of good vehicle modeling within the tripwire franchise. We need more Tank maps! This game is really just for Multiplayer and can prove very challenging online. You have to work as a team and end the thoughts of lone wolf. The added feature of Tripwire games is the SDK and mod tools long gone in all the "top" named companies. This game will last a lifetime with mods, maps and community additions. Already two or three third party mods are coming into focus. Your money is well spent on this game and the gameplay is at the top of the ladder! Best in class for online FPS games!… Expand
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. niclong
    Jun 7, 2013
    5
    Horrible game. Get killing floor way better than this game.
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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!
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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!
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 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).
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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!
  76. 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...
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. 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
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#73 Best PC Game of 2011
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#20 Most Discussed 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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