Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1300 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 144 out of 1300
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  1. Broyax
    May 3, 2020
    0
    En géneral, le "réalisme" est simulé par l'incompétence du développeur, lequel est toujours un incapable en la matière, hélas ! c'est une règle qui comporte très peu d'exceptions même si elles peuvent exister, quel que soit le domaine de la "simulation"...

    Le résultat logique est donc l'injouabilité ou pour parler mieux français, la non-jouabilité ; or, ce qui est injouable est souvent    En géneral, le "réalisme" est simulé par l'incompétence du développeur, lequel est toujours un incapable en la matière, hélas ! c'est une règle qui comporte très peu d'exceptions même si elles peuvent exister, quel que soit le domaine de la "simulation"...

    Le résultat logique est donc l'injouabilité ou pour parler mieux français, la non-jouabilité ; or, ce qui est injouable est souvent perçu par les béotiens, débutants, amateurs, dilettantes et autres bleubites comme du "réalisme" ! alors qu'en réalité, elle est le fruit moisi et détestable de l'incompétence d'une bande de cons qui voudraient... être rémunérés pour ça !

    On devrait juste les inviter à dîner et c'est tout. On rigolerait bien au moins ! Ainsi, ce Red Orchestra est-il l'exemple édifiant de la grosse daube injouable et programmée avec le fion, car c'est techniquement (aussi) un étron ! c'est en effet si laid, si vilain, si affreux qu'on arrive pas à y croire...

    Les cartes sont trop grandes et peu peuplées et ne satisferont que les campeurs... les autres devront courir pendant 2 minutes avant de trouver un éventuel ennemi ou avant de se faire buter ! la physique est pourrie, les bruitages sont ratés (ou inexistants) la lenteur omniprésente de chaque action est insupportable ; de toute façon, toutes les sensations sont soit absentes, soit exécrables et font de ce FPS le plus mauvais des FPS qu'on ait jamais joués, vus ou entendus...    … Expand
  2. tech-noir
    Sep 5, 2013
    4
    It's possible that this was playable several years ago, but in 2013, it's useless. There are only six populated servers available, with the closest one being for custom sniper maps only and having a ping of 150, while the other servers have pings ranging from 240 to 300 and higher.
  3. GrahamW
    Oct 25, 2009
    0
    Could not find the point of this game. Nothing to shoot at. Weapons refuse to fire. Random explosions that come out of nowhere Complete waste of money.
  4. Daniel
    Jul 24, 2009
    1
    If you don't play this game since months or years you won't have a chance to survive...not even 3 minutes. There are so many positions (and also BUG positions you can't even know them if you don't play in a pro clan). The aiming looks very cool but just for a short time. Bugs are included like holes in a piece of cheese. My advice: If you love clan playing= play If you don't play this game since months or years you won't have a chance to survive...not even 3 minutes. There are so many positions (and also BUG positions you can't even know them if you don't play in a pro clan). The aiming looks very cool but just for a short time. Bugs are included like holes in a piece of cheese. My advice: If you love clan playing= play it...you can learn how to have fun in this game. But if you just want a WW2 game for fun=STOP.… Expand
  5. TravisS.
    Jun 25, 2009
    0
    This game just doesn't have what it takes to really make you feel in the war, crappy aiming, no support for new players like making it easier for people who are new, overall just crap, more experienced players just take advantage over new players because they can't aim with that shitty aim system.
  6. BrianS
    May 9, 2009
    2
    This game was total crap! All people do in this game is grab a PPsH, camp, and dominate. Thats all you need! Russians are seriously over powered and as said before, this game is nothing but a total camp fest.
  7. BN
    Mar 16, 2009
    2
    Unintuitive controls, a game trying to be to realistic, the way the game balances teams, basicly scramble of who ever can click on it first, usually leaves you stuck for choice making u fodder usually with a rifle, dont even give u a pistol! and then some idiot usually who runs off n dies alot or shoots you in the back with the nice powerfull gun... maybe they was wondering if it actually Unintuitive controls, a game trying to be to realistic, the way the game balances teams, basicly scramble of who ever can click on it first, usually leaves you stuck for choice making u fodder usually with a rifle, dont even give u a pistol! and then some idiot usually who runs off n dies alot or shoots you in the back with the nice powerfull gun... maybe they was wondering if it actually works seeings as they die so much n dont kill anything??? rotating class's would improve gameplay alot! It was on offer for 2.99 and i still feel like i wasted my money and should have gone n gotten icecream.… Expand
  8. GamerTrust
    Feb 10, 2009
    0
    worst game ever
    controls are terrible as compared to the popular games like counter strike source or Day of defeat source which is a much better wwii game. The game provides no crosshair or whatsoever and its wayy to slow paced, lack of sniper classes.
    0/10 only thing that was good about it was its maps.
  9. FAISALM
    Jan 1, 2009
    3
    Its so bad it didnt play it more than 4 times.
  10. ZachB.
    Oct 20, 2008
    1
    I wouldnt recommend this game to anyone but those who have an extreme like of realistic WWII game play. The AI is horrible and unbalanced, while the graphics are pretty shoddy. Some of the maps have glitches such as tanks getting stuck and etc. Multiplayer is somewhat alright but bots are hideously bad on both teams while objectives often leave you wondering what you actually have to do I wouldnt recommend this game to anyone but those who have an extreme like of realistic WWII game play. The AI is horrible and unbalanced, while the graphics are pretty shoddy. Some of the maps have glitches such as tanks getting stuck and etc. Multiplayer is somewhat alright but bots are hideously bad on both teams while objectives often leave you wondering what you actually have to do to beat the game. At one point on a map involving capturing areas the game decided to glitch and make it impossible to capture the enemies points, yet even after they managed to capture our points we still won. Bottom line, the game feels like its in beta, and plays like its in alpha… Expand
  11. STEVEB.
    Oct 18, 2008
    2
    Dont waste your time or money. If you want a realistic simulation with better graphics and gameplay, sans the tanks, try Insurgency. Its free! Im kinda peeved that I wasted even 5 bucks on this game. Graphics are plain Jane, AI is terrible. the game is not smooth moving at all, even with good specs, and its hard to even place your iron sight accurately. even with mouse smoothing maxed. Dont waste your time or money. If you want a realistic simulation with better graphics and gameplay, sans the tanks, try Insurgency. Its free! Im kinda peeved that I wasted even 5 bucks on this game. Graphics are plain Jane, AI is terrible. the game is not smooth moving at all, even with good specs, and its hard to even place your iron sight accurately. even with mouse smoothing maxed. Just goes to show, dont buy a game unless you can check out a demo! theres a reason this one does not have 1, cause it stinks.… Expand
  12. MichaelsS.
    Sep 5, 2008
    0
    Horrible game, With Horrible Missions and Graphics. Worst 10$ spent on any software i ever spent.
  13. HarryB
    Aug 19, 2008
    2
    For me, it completely fails to surpass the likes of COD 4. Having never taken part in WWII, I can't judge the game on it's realism. But I'm assuming "reallism" means the game's agonizingly slow and unforgiving nature, which it is, but for a game these are not qualties for enjoyment. The controls are unwieldly, the time it takes to aim down the iron sights is painful andFor me, it completely fails to surpass the likes of COD 4. Having never taken part in WWII, I can't judge the game on it's realism. But I'm assuming "reallism" means the game's agonizingly slow and unforgiving nature, which it is, but for a game these are not qualties for enjoyment. The controls are unwieldly, the time it takes to aim down the iron sights is painful and the best tactic is to camp in a good spot. Realistic or not I don't like it… Expand
  14. RyanB.
    Jun 28, 2008
    2
    This game people rant and rave about, well i just bought it and I see nothing to rant about, Yes the tank wars are good but other then that the registry is "Terrible" I do not recommed buying this game if it is priced over $5 USD.
  15. PhilE.
    Jun 13, 2008
    2
    This game is too realistic for it's own good. I would strongly advise you think before buying. The concept is good, but I am disappointed at how hard the gameplay is, and how slow it is. I may be abandoning this game.
  16. NapoleonA.
    Jun 13, 2008
    1
    Well, It's awful game. I really expected more.
  17. FelixP-Crighton
    Dec 30, 2007
    1
    I played this game for 10 minutes before getting bored... the gameplay may be realistic, but the lack of crosshairs (including the fact that the crosshair wouldn't stay in the middle of the screen) ruins this game entirely... the controls are annoying and difficult to use... you have to walk (or drive) for an hour before you even start to engage in combat.. you dont have a radarI played this game for 10 minutes before getting bored... the gameplay may be realistic, but the lack of crosshairs (including the fact that the crosshair wouldn't stay in the middle of the screen) ruins this game entirely... the controls are annoying and difficult to use... you have to walk (or drive) for an hour before you even start to engage in combat.. you dont have a radar either... this is one of the worst games i've ever played... doesnt deserve a solid 10. If you want a FUN fps experience play either cs:s, dod:s or tf2. the only reason this game gets a 1 is because the graphics are ok… Expand
  18. RobC.
    Jun 3, 2007
    3
    Nice. An attempted effort. Good graphics, extremely discouraging gameplay, players must travel several kilometres before the are in a gunfight with an opponent. OVERALL: IT SUCKS Get BF1942/DoD/CoD instead, much better, or any other WW2 video game but not this one!!!
  19. Jens
    Apr 2, 2007
    3
    Don't buy this game if you are a serious gamer looking for a challenging and realistic game. It's neither realistic nor challenging. Instead of realism you have an extremely clumsy interface that takes control away from you and makes everyone equally bad. Except for the cheaters of course, which there are plenty of, since the game uses the flawed "VAC" anti-cheat system. I gave Don't buy this game if you are a serious gamer looking for a challenging and realistic game. It's neither realistic nor challenging. Instead of realism you have an extremely clumsy interface that takes control away from you and makes everyone equally bad. Except for the cheaters of course, which there are plenty of, since the game uses the flawed "VAC" anti-cheat system. I gave it 3 points for immersion and graphics (except for the animations, which are horrible).… Expand
  20. HolmN.
    Feb 6, 2007
    4
    Good graphics very realistic, but very cumbersome to get a good server. Tank wars are dull. Not many people playing it looks, I gave this one up....
  21. RobA.
    Feb 1, 2007
    2
    Boring and fantastical ballistics. Great game if that's all you do. Every server has one third of the players with high scores and everyone else is fodder. How many times can you stand running back from spawn? If you play this game my advice is to camp every time on every server...you might have a bit of fun.
  22. GordonF.
    Jan 14, 2007
    0
    Ladies and gentleman, I think we may be on to the biggest conspiracy of our generation. Apparently, I somehow missed the hypnotism that would've convinced me this game isn't the biggest piece of crap since Shaq Fu. From my sober mind I could observe this game even failed at realism. Apparently, a single smoke grenade can shroud an entire city, that's very impressive. Also, Ladies and gentleman, I think we may be on to the biggest conspiracy of our generation. Apparently, I somehow missed the hypnotism that would've convinced me this game isn't the biggest piece of crap since Shaq Fu. From my sober mind I could observe this game even failed at realism. Apparently, a single smoke grenade can shroud an entire city, that's very impressive. Also, I now can sympathise with all the lag the army have had to put up with throughout history. Well, if I've learned anything from this game, its that too much realism causes a hole in my wall shaped like a computer moniter. I feel grateful to have not fallen under this game's evil spell. My prayers are with those who have been wooed by it.… Expand
  23. RekitR.
    Jan 12, 2007
    3
    The game has its merits, but is really lacking. It does not even begin to use the game engine anywhere near its capability. Brings nothing new to gaming, not original, not basic either.
  24. christian
    Jan 3, 2007
    0
    grad gekauft, installiert, ne stunde auf steam gewartet um updates zu ziehen und letztendlich festgestellt dass es mit abstand das dümmste spiel is was ich seit langen gekauft hab. wer behauptungen aufstell es sei eine gekonnte mischung aus battlefield 42 und sonst irgendwas, merkt ihrs noch
    is nicht im ansatz mit dem niveau von battlefield 42 zu vergleichen obwohl battlefield 42 um    grad gekauft, installiert, ne stunde auf steam gewartet um updates zu ziehen und letztendlich festgestellt dass es mit abstand das dümmste spiel is was ich seit langen gekauft hab. wer behauptungen aufstell es sei eine gekonnte mischung aus battlefield 42 und sonst irgendwas, merkt ihrs noch
    is nicht im ansatz mit dem niveau von battlefield 42 zu vergleichen obwohl battlefield 42 um jahre älter ist, nee so ne scheiße, wenn ich nicht battlefield 2 hätte würd ich lieber battlfield 42 spielen als den dreck    … Expand
  25. SergeyS.
    Dec 20, 2006
    4
    Wow, what a disappointment. I was so wrong thinking this was another Brothers in Arms. Single player mode, e.g. "Training" is awful: AI is dumber than my hamster, no realism whatsoever. Multiplayer mode is a bit better, but you have to get up pretty early to get a good weapon, otherwise you're stuck with a bolt-action rifle that is awkward to use at best. Damage mode is very Wow, what a disappointment. I was so wrong thinking this was another Brothers in Arms. Single player mode, e.g. "Training" is awful: AI is dumber than my hamster, no realism whatsoever. Multiplayer mode is a bit better, but you have to get up pretty early to get a good weapon, otherwise you're stuck with a bolt-action rifle that is awkward to use at best. Damage mode is very realistic, too realistic if you ask me: a hit in a leg slows down your movement, a hit an an arm - you can't use your weapon. But now the question is, how the heck are you supposed to heal if the game has no medics and there's a fortified machine gun nest in front??? Pointless. The only thing I REALLY enjoyed, though, is being a machine-gunner myself: those tracers and ricochets, and plumes of dust when you hit a cement wall are impressive.… Expand
  26. BrentS
    Dec 18, 2006
    3
    One would truly think a game this smelly would had to of been cobbled together in the confines of a Romanian cave and smuggled out to the consumer by Uzbekistanian Gypsies, via a drunken donkey caravan...not uploaded directly to your PC through "Day of Defeat" affiliated Steam. I mean wow condom less sex with a Bosnian hooker couldn
  27. Jeff
    Dec 7, 2006
    2
    This game was poorly designed from conception. First off, you designed a cheap game, setup a cheap site, and assumed that making a multiplayer environment would woo the crowds. Multiplayer games are successful because of their social aspect for one, and Red Orchestra does not do that any better than CS:DOD (competitor/alternative). Take a hint from CS, COD, Quake, etc. Build a single This game was poorly designed from conception. First off, you designed a cheap game, setup a cheap site, and assumed that making a multiplayer environment would woo the crowds. Multiplayer games are successful because of their social aspect for one, and Red Orchestra does not do that any better than CS:DOD (competitor/alternative). Take a hint from CS, COD, Quake, etc. Build a single player game first, then develop the multiplayer for those who couldn't get enough. I am sure that you are saying that since Unreal did it, so can you. This is true... On the same token, you have to acknowledge that Unreal is your competitor, and a strong one at that. Though your product is cheaper, I am more likely to pool my money into Unreal because it has a larger community and more servers with more people which equals more choices (which consumers like). I do have to applaud you on your tactic to get more people online with Red Orchestra in the hopes that they would buy the game (and to appease current owners who can't find people playing online.). I personally thought that it would be a ploy for a single player game that would put me all the way through 12 chapters in a 13 chapter series and that I'd have to buy it to finish the game (that could be a good strategy on the tail end of a games life...) Moving along... The graphics are worse than CS:Source, which is surprising with the Unreal engine. The play is slow b/c the maps are too big. Unreal successfully allowed players nonstop playing with nihl downtime when they got killed (nihl downtime and no hike to get back to the battle) The tanks cannon can only be moved with the keyboard. To get more fanfare I propose the following: (surprisingly) Create a singleplayer option. More action with less downtime. Use the graphics engine your paying to license and push Unreal to its limits. I felt like I was on a Commodore. Overall, if this was your first game, good for you. I'm sure you'll produce some quality things over the next years (hopefully Red October 2).… Expand
  28. danielpatten
    Nov 5, 2006
    1
    ive had the game for monthsand its still not updated enough to play, 24 hours to wait on download of update is retarded. i wish i could get my money back, never buy from this company again, looks cool. but so what if your unable to play in a reasonable amount of time, guess critics didnt have to download the piece of junk
  29. JA
    Oct 28, 2006
    0
    Gameplay is awful. The maps are too large. The bots are stupid. The "Iron sight mode", which was copied from other games, is ineffective. The scenery is plain and clearly little imagination was used in forming them. Tripwire should come up with something good, and stop this second-rate game.
  30. gamer
    Oct 23, 2006
    1
    The lack of a good way to start playing leaves me in the dust. I had the game installed for over an hour and all that comes up on the screen is the Steam user account that i created over an hour ago. Will soon see after something gets downloading in which i have no idea what Steam is downloading.
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. CPUGamer
    80
    I absolutely love the attention Tripwire has given to the small details in the game.
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  2. IGN
    85
    There's very little gameyness in RO and a whole lot of gritty crawling along the ground so you can flank over to that machine gunner and allow your team to advance to the next spawn point objective.
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  3. GameSpot
    79
    Red Orchestra is an enjoyable, team-based online shooter for those who like the Battlefield-style games but want a more technical and realistic experience.
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