Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

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  1. TonioDestroy
    May 6, 2006
    9
    De lo mas real que hay para jugar. Le faltan pequeños detalles para ser perfecto.
  2. JoeG.
    May 6, 2006
    9
    What dod source should have been!!! needs some patching tho but pretty damn good game.
  3. ModigaD.
    May 9, 2006
    10
    A brilliant War simulator, the only game that comes to mind, close to Red Orchestra is Operation Flashpoint. The gameplay is unique to almost all other games of the genre, no crosshairs being the most noticable feature. It can take some players a while to get used to but once you know when to keep your head down and how to act as a team with your team, this game is topped by no other A brilliant War simulator, the only game that comes to mind, close to Red Orchestra is Operation Flashpoint. The gameplay is unique to almost all other games of the genre, no crosshairs being the most noticable feature. It can take some players a while to get used to but once you know when to keep your head down and how to act as a team with your team, this game is topped by no other online war sim. The graphics may be slightly outdated in comparison to other recent titles but once you turn on anti-aliasing outside the game, those feelings soon drift away.… Expand
  4. BoO.
    Jun 16, 2006
    9
    This is a great game, that will continue to grow all the time, as the developers will release patches, new weapons, new maps. And with the SDK out people will continue to make custom maps, but some may suck. So you better play on servers that only allow the retail maps and the GOOD custom made ones.
  5. LevA.
    Jun 16, 2006
    10
    This is by far the best World War 2 shooter I have ever played! The infantry combat is so much better than previous games I have played. My favorite is the tank combat, however, with armor deflecting shots and really cool ballistics.
  6. DavideS.
    Jun 17, 2006
    10
    I had hours upon hours of fun playing this game with my friends, and I still do. I recommend it to all my friends, and people who are in the shop for an FPS.
  7. RudeJ.
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    Awesome game! Most realistic FPS I've played in my Life! Very Young and Talented Team! I give it a 10 :) Keep up the good work tripwire!
  8. NathanHeller
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    A superb game at an excellent price! Once purchased, updates, patches, and new content are automatically delivered to you free of charge through Steam. Some new weapons have already been added, and many bugs fixed. The game has a steep learning curve, but is very enjoyable once you get the hang of it. I have been since unable to play any other WWII shooter because "they're all tooA superb game at an excellent price! Once purchased, updates, patches, and new content are automatically delivered to you free of charge through Steam. Some new weapons have already been added, and many bugs fixed. The game has a steep learning curve, but is very enjoyable once you get the hang of it. I have been since unable to play any other WWII shooter because "they're all too gamey now". Red Orchestra is the game for me!… Expand
  9. StevenWilliam
    Jun 25, 2006
    5
    It's an ok game. AI is stupid though. Load times are horrible. tank damage makes no sense. Anti-Tank rifle can't kill a tank >.> and tanks and cars use your keyboard instead of your mouse like BF2. If you really like old style games like this, or like DOD, this would be a great game for you. Personaly though, I wish I got something else :,(
  10. MasterofDoom
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    This game is unique. Such a small dev team has created a addictive fun game. WITH THE NEW FIX LOAD TIMES ARE ONLY 10 SECONDS so if load times ar ekeeping you from buying the game,its been fixed. The tank armor has been rebuilt almost entirely. I was suprised when the dev team tossed im 2 new guns to fight with. Me and my friends play 6+ hours a day playing this non-stop. The map Arad hadThis game is unique. Such a small dev team has created a addictive fun game. WITH THE NEW FIX LOAD TIMES ARE ONLY 10 SECONDS so if load times ar ekeeping you from buying the game,its been fixed. The tank armor has been rebuilt almost entirely. I was suprised when the dev team tossed im 2 new guns to fight with. Me and my friends play 6+ hours a day playing this non-stop. The map Arad had so much potentional and the dev team knew it so they rebuild it. Sometimes i forget its a game. Overall its a great game if you take gameplay over graphics.… Expand
  11. ChrisH.
    Jun 27, 2006
    7
    A good game for those who likes ww2 and realism, nice infantry combat and also good tank combat. Hovewer it only has a limit on 16 players to a side, which often feels way to few on the maps. It states it has joystick support, it has NOT from the package, i hade to stay 3 days fidling with the user.ini to get my logitech stick to work In all a good effort that could have been better.
  12. KyleP.
    Jun 29, 2006
    8
    First of all dont believe those people who say, the graphics are bad. Well they have the right to bequiet because I think it looks better then Call of Duty 2. Call of Duty 2 is NOTHING without bump maping and people know it. The textures in this game are amazingly detailed. The thing that really pisses me off is the G4TV review, they dont know jack crap about games and yet they got a job First of all dont believe those people who say, the graphics are bad. Well they have the right to bequiet because I think it looks better then Call of Duty 2. Call of Duty 2 is NOTHING without bump maping and people know it. The textures in this game are amazingly detailed. The thing that really pisses me off is the G4TV review, they dont know jack crap about games and yet they got a job on games. Why dont you go back to playing your n64. The tank battles are slow but once you start its tense. Its fun to scream into the mic BACK UP BACK UP! When your commander. My faverite map is Stalingrad Kessel. This is the most realistic game I have ever played in my entire life. No WW2 game stands up to this. Day of Defeat is just the cheeseist game I have ever seen where plays walk 30 mph this game is slow to get used to but once you start you wont want to stop. The ragdolls are cool and G4TV, so WHAT if the AI is stuipid.… Expand
  13. KennyJ.
    Jun 5, 2006
    8
    Not too shabby of a game. Obviously its very realistic, which is a great part about it. There are quite a few maps, all of which are varied and finely crafted. Almost like 2 games in one, since the tank maps and infantry maps are totally different, and the gameplay is totally different (all the while great). Only a few things wrong with this game, and one is the graphics. For a game Not too shabby of a game. Obviously its very realistic, which is a great part about it. There are quite a few maps, all of which are varied and finely crafted. Almost like 2 games in one, since the tank maps and infantry maps are totally different, and the gameplay is totally different (all the while great). Only a few things wrong with this game, and one is the graphics. For a game arriving on the scene nowadays, 2 to 3 year old graphics barely cut it. On the infantry maps, stuff in the distance gets pretty blurry even on total max settings. Another bad thing is the character movement, which is jerky and not really convincing at times. If those problems werent there, this game would easily be a 10, but as of now Im gonna give it an 8.… Expand
  14. RomanF.
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    Awesome. The perfect mix of all the realistic game elements of Day of Defeat, Battlefield and Americas Army combined in one great game. While the game graphics are good but not great, the atmosphere and game play are fantastic. You won't suffer from silly game mechanisms like Bunny Hopping. It overcomes the cumbersome controls of Americas Army while maintaining its realistic Awesome. The perfect mix of all the realistic game elements of Day of Defeat, Battlefield and Americas Army combined in one great game. While the game graphics are good but not great, the atmosphere and game play are fantastic. You won't suffer from silly game mechanisms like Bunny Hopping. It overcomes the cumbersome controls of Americas Army while maintaining its realistic features. There is even no cross hair. The only way to aim accurately on long range is the iron sight. Don't worry about "cheaters" marking the middle of the screen, for the alignment of the gun is usually not aiming at the middle - it changes accordingly to your movement. If you look for a realistic FPS, Red Orchestra is the way to go.… Expand
  15. MatT.
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    Well, in real life I'm an airsoft addict (aeg's, no springer crap for me) so I'm very particular about my shooter games, ie non of that annoying bunny hopping BS and other Halo-like cliches. So in a nut-shell, I enjoy realism. This game has plenty of that. What makes this more enjoyable is that its not a game you can start playing and become an instant God at: it has a Well, in real life I'm an airsoft addict (aeg's, no springer crap for me) so I'm very particular about my shooter games, ie non of that annoying bunny hopping BS and other Halo-like cliches. So in a nut-shell, I enjoy realism. This game has plenty of that. What makes this more enjoyable is that its not a game you can start playing and become an instant God at: it has a sharper learning curve than most other games I've played. Strategy also plays a large role in combination with team work. Although it's not 100% essential, I can say it will ALWAYS gaurantee victory. Mics are very good to have too. Seeing how it is indeed a shooter game, Tripwire really brings in full-control. Aspects like leaning, bipods for MGs, 3D iron sight (no 2D cross hairs), a health system that only shows where you get hurt. My favorite is something new that I've never seen before in a game: depending on how you're set up in a position, you can rest your gun on any kind of ledge for better support/accuracy while shooting. Something I find myself doing quite often in airsoft. So all in all, buy it! This very second!… Expand
  16. AndrewH.
    Jul 23, 2006
    9
    This game is realy adictive. It takes a little time to get used to it but after it is AMAZING!
  17. KevinH.
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    This is NOT a typical fps. "Run and Gun" style players will get quickly frustrated by RO's realism, intensity, and tendency to reward tactics and teamwork over 1337 skillz, which is exactly why the rest of us love it. Once you pay your dues and learn how the game works (HINT: READ THE MANUAL!), you may find yourself addicted. I don't care if I ever play with crosshairs again.
  18. EnigmaticD.
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    This is just great! Great game, great levels, great price (not :) ) and great fun. New patch is out today, with new map. Awsome support by the devs. Just love this game!
  19. BrianR.
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    Played sicne the day it came out as a mod, and have loved it ever since.
  20. RON.
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    red orchestra:ostfront is the most realistic agme ever brought on pc, it;s graphics are pleasent enough and it holds 1005 realistic gameplay ranging from historically currect names for german/russian troops (which took some research) to balistics and big modification in releavance to other games, all combined with fast gameplay ( if you got to play with the rigyt crowed) . player skins red orchestra:ostfront is the most realistic agme ever brought on pc, it;s graphics are pleasent enough and it holds 1005 realistic gameplay ranging from historically currect names for german/russian troops (which took some research) to balistics and big modification in releavance to other games, all combined with fast gameplay ( if you got to play with the rigyt crowed) . player skins are all based on real life pictures of troops of each respective side to particpate in that war, each map was realistically constructed alike the true battle its based on, and each side holds maximal player limit (reinforcments) and armment as it was back then.… Expand
  21. JesseN/A
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    This game is not for the casual gamer. It is not for the twich gamer also. You may ask who this game is for? It is for the gamer who has good battle sence and can work well with teamates. Dont expect to wtf pwn at first, but dont get me wrong, after a while you can become unstopable. This game is probly the greated fps ww2 game iv ever played, even compared to ww2online. I would recommend This game is not for the casual gamer. It is not for the twich gamer also. You may ask who this game is for? It is for the gamer who has good battle sence and can work well with teamates. Dont expect to wtf pwn at first, but dont get me wrong, after a while you can become unstopable. This game is probly the greated fps ww2 game iv ever played, even compared to ww2online. I would recommend this game to anyone who wants something new and exciting.… Expand
  22. LukeL.
    Jul 8, 2006
    9
    This game is fabulous at its job; that is, making a more slow-paced, thinker's shooter. The game definately requires teamwork, almost as much teamwork as BF2, which is sorely lacking in teamworking players. Don't be intimidated by its extremely realistic environment - all you need is a little patience.
  23. DavidBeecham
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    This game is worth the money just for the tank battles and the very functional voice comms system. The first time you hop on a server with a bunch of people using the voice comm system, amidst a heated tank battle, you'll fall in love with this game. It's like being in a real war zone, with commanders frantically calling for backup, gunners yelling orders at their drivers, andThis game is worth the money just for the tank battles and the very functional voice comms system. The first time you hop on a server with a bunch of people using the voice comm system, amidst a heated tank battle, you'll fall in love with this game. It's like being in a real war zone, with commanders frantically calling for backup, gunners yelling orders at their drivers, and whatnot. The infantry combat is superb as well - tactics are very important. Rushing forward while doing the spray and pray routine will get you quickly mown down just like in real life. You have to put more thought into your movements - like crawling instead of walking, flanking instead of assaulting the front. The team the works together will consistently beat the team that does not, even when outnumbered.
    And if your a history buff, RO will definitely satisfy. For instance, I was happily surprised that they included not one, but three different versions of the Russian infantry rifle that was used during WWII.    … Expand
  24. BrentC.
    Aug 12, 2006
    5
    Game could have been fun. Connecting to a server took way to long, and no crosshair. Graphics were good. Had some nice weapons.
  25. MikeS.
    Aug 13, 2006
    10
    This is an exceptional game. I have been an avid Counter Strike and Day of Defeat player for many years. However this game takes you one step further. You do have to spend a little time getting to know how it works but it is seriously worth it. I tried it during the trial and on my first attempt I left in disgust because I just could not work out what was happening. However, I sat down This is an exceptional game. I have been an avid Counter Strike and Day of Defeat player for many years. However this game takes you one step further. You do have to spend a little time getting to know how it works but it is seriously worth it. I tried it during the trial and on my first attempt I left in disgust because I just could not work out what was happening. However, I sat down with the online manual and very quickly it all became very obvious. If you like serious game play rathet than madly dashing around shooting everything, then this is for you. That's not to say it isn;t exciting because it is. My favourite feature are the tanks (once you learn how to adjust your visibility so that you can see out of them!). The voice system where you can talk to team mates or even just keep it local (ie: inside the tank) is great. If you take my advice, start by playing one map until you get the hang of it (RO-ARAD is an excellent map) and then try other maps. All in all one of the best multiplayer games I've played in a long time.… Expand
  26. CharlieB.
    Aug 17, 2006
    8
    Nice FPS, very realistic. There are however, parts of the game that take away from the realism and this is an issue; also the reason I have it an 8. You can read about the great things the game has to offer on other posts, I'll just focus on why I gave it an 8: First of all, since buying the game I have not noticed one single patch to fix game issues. Some of the maps are bugged, Nice FPS, very realistic. There are however, parts of the game that take away from the realism and this is an issue; also the reason I have it an 8. You can read about the great things the game has to offer on other posts, I'll just focus on why I gave it an 8: First of all, since buying the game I have not noticed one single patch to fix game issues. Some of the maps are bugged, meaning you will find yourself stuck unable to move in rough terrain. When there aren't enough ppl playing, the server autoinserts bots, which I feel is a letdown. The bots are simply too dumb to follow basic commands on some of the maps (ie. follow me) and many times just stand there doing nothing, blocking doorways, and simply getting in the way of your fire. Nothing is more aggravating than seeing a couple of solo players infiltrate a heavily defended area with bots, and for some reason the infiltrators fly past these things no problem. I have also noticed that when first turning on the game there is supposed to be a 'news' update that first shows up onscreen that updates the community to current events. Ever since I installed the game that section has been bugged, the news will flash onscreen for about a second and disappear. It's little bugs like these which are easily fixed. The developers that made this game need to continue to patch the game to fix these issues. Otherwise I feel this is a fine game, just lacking the patching and updates that a professional game provider/designer would implement in a real world simulation. i.e. Everquest updates their game practically every week. I have owned this game going on 5 weeks, and still no patch.… Expand
  27. EricMeythaler
    Aug 18, 2006
    9
    The is a very fresh shooter, there aren't many other games out there like this. The weapons are completely realistic, I love having to use iron sights. The bots are poor, but you don't have to use them, they're really only good for trying out different weapons and getting the hang of them. I love the ricochet effect of the machinegun tracers. That is 100% realistic. I doThe is a very fresh shooter, there aren't many other games out there like this. The weapons are completely realistic, I love having to use iron sights. The bots are poor, but you don't have to use them, they're really only good for trying out different weapons and getting the hang of them. I love the ricochet effect of the machinegun tracers. That is 100% realistic. I do wish that the barrels had to be changed, they give you the option to swap out barrels, but I've never had a machinegun barrel melt on me in the game. Also, the game has a few bugs, minor ones though that do not effect the gameplay in any way. This game is a lot of fun for anyone who is a fan of the shooter genre or WWII weapons.… Expand
  28. AdrianG
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    The first truly realistic WW2 game out there, and does an awesome job. An immersive experience which is extremely rewarding for the people bothered to invest a small amount of time learning the original game mechanics. Anyone with half a brain cell can adjust their game settings to get graphics which beat source, and can also adjust their settings to get quick load times (10secs). AnyThe first truly realistic WW2 game out there, and does an awesome job. An immersive experience which is extremely rewarding for the people bothered to invest a small amount of time learning the original game mechanics. Anyone with half a brain cell can adjust their game settings to get graphics which beat source, and can also adjust their settings to get quick load times (10secs). Any complaints about bots is irrelevant as it is a multiplayer game. Also there is a large community of dedicated mappers/modders who are releasing lots of quality maps and additions. Never have trouble finding many full servers playing the maps i like.

    Basically this is a game for men, the boys who can't handle the real world mechanics and complain that the game doesn't run because of their rubbish computer can go and play counterstrike or dod:S, whilst giving games 0 scores purely because they're rubbish at them.

    As a sidenote $25 is a bargain for this game, its continually being developed with patches (directly through steam, hence you won't notice), and is also releasing new content such as weapons, maps, vehicles etc for FREE until at least late 2007. As well as the developers actually listening to suggestions and thoughts from the community. Thats a few things you won't find from EA, and their BF2.    … Expand
  29. JJN.
    Aug 22, 2006
    5
    Too slow man..takes me 30 to 45 minutes to get connected and then it doesn't work! Once I am in the game (if I have a few hours to spare) it is great but not in infantry mode. I only like tanks.
  30. LouB
    Aug 20, 2006
    9
    Very fun, very realistic well worth the $25. Not for everyone because not everyone will have the patience to get used to a sim as apposed to an arcade game, but if you think you have the patience buy it.
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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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