Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. AdamM.
    Mar 25, 2006
    4
    This game was a step backward. DOD:S and CS:S are the benchmark and this fell well short.
  6. SunilH.
    Mar 25, 2006
    2
    Worst game evvver ... felt I was mislead by the promo vidio - bots and graphics are horrid.
  7. SerdarA.
    Mar 26, 2006
    0
    I pre-ordered this game thrusting steam would not put anything worthless in their system. This is by far the worst game I have ever played. It is a waste of time money and bandwidth. The movies and the screen shots looks great but that is not what you get in the game. Movement is slugish the graphics are based on the outdated Unreal engine (yes this is not a source engine game). And if I pre-ordered this game thrusting steam would not put anything worthless in their system. This is by far the worst game I have ever played. It is a waste of time money and bandwidth. The movies and the screen shots looks great but that is not what you get in the game. Movement is slugish the graphics are based on the outdated Unreal engine (yes this is not a source engine game). And if plan on playing a slodier you may forget that as well. the maps are huge and you "have to" drive something. and of course you are seeing everything from a 1x4 inch screen. The only people who will love this game are the snipers who like to camp in one position. I would have donated the money wasted on this game to a charity. at least it would have done some good. Now it is used by Tripwire to make more useless games... I w?ould have give -10 if I was given the option. Do not buy! Avoid like the plaque.… Expand
  8. DavidB.
    Mar 31, 2006
    4
    Most of the ratings here are by the staff in order to promote the game they will probley remove this comment. honestly this game is alot like any other ww2 fps the graphics are bad and could be greatly improved. the game play is better then expected but still lacks in areas. I dont think its worth the money.
  9. IanB.
    Apr 15, 2006
    3
    I bought this game with great anticipation, only to be greatly let down. First off both Day of Defeat and Call of Duty are light years ahead of this game, even Operation Flashpoint I would say has it up on this game. The grapics are mediocre at best and the game is choppy even offline with normal settings. The interface is not as easy as most first person shooters, the grenades handle I bought this game with great anticipation, only to be greatly let down. First off both Day of Defeat and Call of Duty are light years ahead of this game, even Operation Flashpoint I would say has it up on this game. The grapics are mediocre at best and the game is choppy even offline with normal settings. The interface is not as easy as most first person shooters, the grenades handle poorly. The only thing that the game offers differently than the other shooters is sneaking element - in which I would then recommend Operation Flashpoint or better Battle Field:1942, over this game. In short, I will never buy a game off Steam without viewing a demo of it first. This game comparably sucks!!!!… Expand
  10. JohnB.
    Apr 15, 2006
    2
    Compared to games of its caliber and goals, it falls short due to technical limitations. The idea of realism itself ends up become a shortcoming of the game, especially in the community, as it ends up being an excuse for certain gimmicks and gameplay features (or lack of them). I feel there was significant ambition, but too much for a game won out of a competition from a mod.
  11. MauryRhodes
    May 12, 2006
    0
    After 3 months of waiting to get the game running there is no one playing might as well go back to the mod and play.
  12. HankJ.
    May 15, 2006
    4
    Graphics are sub par, there are many other games out there, that do this genre' better than this one does.
  13. DeathSquad
    May 16, 2006
    1
    This game started off as a free mod for unreal tournament 2003. This only shows how greedy the creators are.
    In fact, you are paying $24.95 for a bloody modification. I wonder if Atari, Epic Games and Digital Extremes authorized this game to be sold on Steam. I mean, the engine, wich in fact was creaded by Digital Extremes and Atari, is with no doubt copyrighted.
    So, if you buy this    This game started off as a free mod for unreal tournament 2003. This only shows how greedy the creators are.
    In fact, you are paying $24.95 for a bloody modification. I wonder if Atari, Epic Games and Digital Extremes authorized this game to be sold on Steam. I mean, the engine, wich in fact was creaded by Digital Extremes and Atari, is with no doubt copyrighted.

    So, if you buy this game, you are breaking the law, unless they are authorized to sell it.    … Expand
  14. AlexB.
    May 6, 2006
    3
    Poor, bad graphics, slow irritating unrealistic difficult gamepley. Wasted my money.
  15. AdamM.
    May 9, 2006
    0
    This game is not in anyway a special game. It's graphics go back to the days of Half-Life 1, or even pre-Half-Life! Before I go on, we must remember... IT IS THE YEAR 2006, NOT 1997! The AI sucks, big time, it is worse than James Bond: Goldeneye on N64. Combat is really fake. I would recommend getting the best WWII game (PERIOD), which is Day of Defeat: Source! This game was aThis game is not in anyway a special game. It's graphics go back to the days of Half-Life 1, or even pre-Half-Life! Before I go on, we must remember... IT IS THE YEAR 2006, NOT 1997! The AI sucks, big time, it is worse than James Bond: Goldeneye on N64. Combat is really fake. I would recommend getting the best WWII game (PERIOD), which is Day of Defeat: Source! This game was a waste of $30! The worst game I have ever played!… Expand
  16. AnonymousMC
    Jun 18, 2006
    0
    Im still unable to play load times are really long I have to wait at least 15-20mins before i get to the server screen and another 20mins before it even deciedes to even show team select screen and about another 10mins before the map loads so don't waste you money.
  17. Kevweg
    Aug 12, 2006
    0
    Horrible game..The people who claim its realistic and close to the real thing are out to lunch..Throw a grenade in this game on the other side of 4 foot thick wall and the screen goes blank for 5 seconds..whatever...the whole thing is painfuly slow to load and then you will probably end up on a server with glitches and disconnects. the graphics are terrible and the movemnet is l;ike Horrible game..The people who claim its realistic and close to the real thing are out to lunch..Throw a grenade in this game on the other side of 4 foot thick wall and the screen goes blank for 5 seconds..whatever...the whole thing is painfuly slow to load and then you will probably end up on a server with glitches and disconnects. the graphics are terrible and the movemnet is l;ike something from 10 or 15 years ago..do not waste your money on this game...easily one of the worst first person shooter games ever..id give it lower then zero if i could.… Expand
  18. JoshuaGrove
    Aug 2, 2006
    0
    Need a T1 line to download this game. I bought the game in circuit city. CD doesn't have the game on it. You have to download 2GB to get it with "steam". I've been trying to download it for 6hours with no luck. Its stuck at 69% and keeps saying servers to busy.
  19. NickR.
    Aug 2, 2006
    1
    What a sorry excuse for a game. Even if I could look past the sorry excuse for a graphics engine there is not a single original idea. I've never played a game that I couldnt give at least an hour to prove itself fun and entertaining till now.
  20. RegisJ.
    Aug 3, 2006
    0
    Right off teh bat the game was horrid, controls at default were a nightmare and graphics wise... ...i don't wanna bother explaining.
  21. RumpelStieltzchen
    Aug 5, 2006
    0
    Shred it! Is this a game from 1998,or what?Stupid actions,zones,Bots,and,and,and.... looks like a flashpoint-cover. Forget it! No point!
  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. 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....
  24. 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
  25. NapoleonA.
    Jun 13, 2008
    1
    Well, It's awful game. I really expected more.
  26. 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 $5 USD.
  27. MichaelsS.
    Sep 5, 2008
    0
    Horrible game, With Horrible Missions and Graphics. Worst 10$ spent on any software i ever spent.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. NovalG.
    Mar 31, 2006
    3
    This game is a complete failure: Its graphics are lousy, the game interface could be greatly improved, and the whole game, itself, does not work well. Although the game attempts to be realistic, it does not succed too well. I also noticed that the single-player mode honestly sucks: The bots have the intelligence equal to a bar of soap! I think that the designers should either remove the This game is a complete failure: Its graphics are lousy, the game interface could be greatly improved, and the whole game, itself, does not work well. Although the game attempts to be realistic, it does not succed too well. I also noticed that the single-player mode honestly sucks: The bots have the intelligence equal to a bar of soap! I think that the designers should either remove the single-player mode or improve the bots AI pathing. THe multiplayer, on the other hand is mediocre. The player bases is small and the bugs are very very dismall. The last time I played this wretched game, it was not unheard of for me to fall through the ground and get stuck in-between things. I have to honestly say, "This game has a great idea but it is lacking the required material in orde for it to be successful and decent!"… Expand
  33. DanielC.
    Apr 19, 2006
    3
    This is not worth buying. I brought this on steam and it shows up along side of games such as counter strike : source and half life 2, my favorite games ever. This costs $25 so is already over-priced. It uses the ancient unreal engine which, if it had been replaced with hl2 engine would have made me give this game a 6-8 mark. The one good thing is the gameplay, the maps are brilliantly This is not worth buying. I brought this on steam and it shows up along side of games such as counter strike : source and half life 2, my favorite games ever. This costs $25 so is already over-priced. It uses the ancient unreal engine which, if it had been replaced with hl2 engine would have made me give this game a 6-8 mark. The one good thing is the gameplay, the maps are brilliantly designed and all elements of the game work smoothly apart from one or two glitches. But the soomthness is nothing compaired to the quality of grapihcs and movemnet (which I find weak in this game) compared to any hl2 bassed game. Save your money and go buy somthing else. This game does not deserve 80. Only recomended to WWII fans and realism junkies.… Expand
  34. DeVoiD
    May 11, 2006
    3
    Well, it certainly "looked" like a great game, but allt he issues just to be able to play it!!! First the zonealarm issue, the work around.. dont have zonealarm startup (leaving you vunerable to attacks and spyware), then Steam (the delivery system for this game) has issues with the game and you have to have steam strat up in its own safe mode!!! The complete and total LACK OF SUPPORT by Well, it certainly "looked" like a great game, but allt he issues just to be able to play it!!! First the zonealarm issue, the work around.. dont have zonealarm startup (leaving you vunerable to attacks and spyware), then Steam (the delivery system for this game) has issues with the game and you have to have steam strat up in its own safe mode!!! The complete and total LACK OF SUPPORT by the company that made this game, leads me to score this VERY low. Im so dissatisfied with it, I have deleted its local content from my PC, and unfortunately, the EULA stats that you will not get your money back on anything bought through steam.... (maybe they should look at each state as its consumer law is different and I could potentiall go through small claims and probably be sucessfull, but why bother). BE WARNED if are thinking about buying this game, if you have zonealram or buy it through steam, you have a lot of work to do to get this game to work. If you have any questions, dont hold your breath for any help on their forums. This could have been a good game, but lets face it, this was made as a MOD and was produced by people who won the "build something unreal" contest...... so its not like it was built by people who are in the industry, just a collection of people whose skill at programming, graphics, etc is just not up to par. D.… Expand
  35. HemaT.
    May 11, 2006
    1
    I think that some people are playing a different game than me. Well my version of RO is the worst game steam has in their library. The game is slow, built on an engine from a '72 Pinto, and not fun at all. If this game is realistic, then WWII had a lot confused soldiers in a laggy war. Simply, a crap game.
  36. TYP.
    May 14, 2006
    3
    Poor Graphics, Poor Gameplay, and after several weeks of trying to get the game to work after it began crashing when trying to select "Multiplayer", I have deleted it from my hard drive. Just because Valve is selling it on Steam, doesn't mean it's any good, and they (Valve) will do nothing to helkp unless it's a Steam issue. I'm learning to beware any "third party developers".
  37. BobK.
    Jul 25, 2006
    1
    Just bought it .What a piece of crap & a waste of money.All servers seem empty I wonder why.Dont waste your money on this one.I wish I could get my money back.
  38. TonyC.
    Jul 26, 2006
    4
    Too buggy, poor support, and support forums used to abuse.
  39. TomPurcell
    Sep 24, 2006
    2
    I gave it a 2 because after paying for it, I've played it twice. The second time just to see if I missed anything. Very dull game. A few nice aspects but poorly executed. If they would improve the character animation I'll give it a third try. Good concepts but when people look like robots when they run, it is a big turn off. Cheers.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. Rastarorm
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece for the year it was released.
    I have never played a game that has better atmosphere than Red Orchestra.This game just makes you feel as if you are a Russian/German soldier,not a guy sitting in front of a PC.You are constantly under artillery fire,shouting,seeing your brothers and friends die,your hands shake as you aim your gun,the bullets pass beside    This game is a true masterpiece for the year it was released.
    I have never played a game that has better atmosphere than Red Orchestra.This game just makes you feel as if you are a Russian/German soldier,not a guy sitting in front of a PC.You are constantly under artillery fire,shouting,seeing your brothers and friends die,your hands shake as you aim your gun,the bullets pass beside you,you can hear the enemy shouting and cursing,granades explode just near you,you run to cover as if you are running for your own life.

    Second game is just about to release now,and I am still playing the first one.I don't think this game will ever get old,even when it is outdated.    … Expand
  46. PatrickJ831
    Mar 9, 2012
    7
    World War II fans will play real hardcore games! The extent of its verisimilitude makes you really want to find a cover to get on the ground, a pity that the operation is not enough close to the people
  47. 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
  48. OlivierG.
    Jul 24, 2006
    9
    One of the best game of the decade, realism, ambiance ..... I LOVE!
  49. AdamC.
    Jul 31, 2006
    9
    At first, it wasn't that good, it was buggy, but i've just started playing it and wow, this game is amzing, servers connect in no time, there are loads of servers bussing the tankcombat is amzing, the game is fantastic and theres so much custom content out like mapsand the such.. Seriosuly, this is a worthly investmaent with all the new weapons and dare I say tanks being added
  50. FuzzyInc.
    Dec 10, 2006
    6
    The design of the maps is good and the sounds are also nice. The teamplay is awful as an overview is lacking. Also the maps are pretty big, so it takes a while before you meet the enemy. Furhermore the chosing of the figures you wanne be is not pretty, cause the popular rankings are gone fast (sniper, etc.).
  51. Teufelswulf
    Dec 8, 2006
    6
    Well I appreciate that Tripwire has tried to create a realistic WWII FPS but sorry it doesn't score well with me. I see fans of realistic FPSes saying that well you can't swap a mag in 2 seconds, you can't run really run that fast, etc. etc. Well you're actually wrong. The reload in this game was timed pretty decently. First of all, you're assuming the role of a Well I appreciate that Tripwire has tried to create a realistic WWII FPS but sorry it doesn't score well with me. I see fans of realistic FPSes saying that well you can't swap a mag in 2 seconds, you can't run really run that fast, etc. etc. Well you're actually wrong. The reload in this game was timed pretty decently. First of all, you're assuming the role of a well-trained soldier which knows his weapon well and will be in good physical condition. Except if you're playing the Russians who just threw recruits out there like no tomorrow or if it's 1945 at the fall of Berlin and you're an old man or a kid with a Panzerfaust or a Luger. But for the majority you will know how to use your weapon and take care of it to a pretty decent extent. What this means is you should run alot faster and be able to sprint longer, sighting your weapon should be quicker, recoil should be lessened, etc. etc. Developers need to realize that realism DOES NOT ALWAYS EQUAL SLOW. The vehicular combat could be better if you had more awareness. It is realistic but you must remember most people who play PC DO NOT have microphones meaning there will almost be little to no communication between a group of people in a single vehicle. The graphics of this game are well done, especially the richoeting mg bullets, (nice touch) the vehicle handling is also well done, the damage ratio is good, the sound is also pretty awesome. All in all, a good attempt that is fun for people that like the stereotypical slow tactical fps but for most it's going to be a pretty crappy time.… Expand
  52. PaulJ.
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    Just been reading some of the comments, some of them are seriously stupid, just because you can't aim or shoot for * doesn't mean this game is bad, ***ooo where's the crosshair!! there isn't one!? damn this game sucks!!*** lol, i can see how people come up with comments like this, it is a hard fps game, but once u get the hang of it it's truely amazing, and theJust been reading some of the comments, some of them are seriously stupid, just because you can't aim or shoot for * doesn't mean this game is bad, ***ooo where's the crosshair!! there isn't one!? damn this game sucks!!*** lol, i can see how people come up with comments like this, it is a hard fps game, but once u get the hang of it it's truely amazing, and the graphics are NOT BAD AT ALL, maybe consider some new graphic cards if you're having trouble.… Expand
  53. OberstG.
    Apr 10, 2006
    10
    This is without any doubt the best multi-player FPS WWII game produced sofar. Before Ostfront the RO mod ruled the WWII FPSes but OF is even more refined bringing computer gaming realism even further - perhaps further than many mainstream triggerhappy gamers can take. Realism is a subjective word but being a game it suceeds in conveying a submersive and satisfying experience.The foci of This is without any doubt the best multi-player FPS WWII game produced sofar. Before Ostfront the RO mod ruled the WWII FPSes but OF is even more refined bringing computer gaming realism even further - perhaps further than many mainstream triggerhappy gamers can take. Realism is a subjective word but being a game it suceeds in conveying a submersive and satisfying experience.The foci of the game are realism, tactical thinking and teamplay as oposed to the other mainstream kiddie games out there (think bunny hopping, ammo counters, crosshairs, scripted story lines etc). It will probably not appeal to the BF, DoD and CS fans out there as it requires quite other skills to sucessful play (think 'brain' and "cooperation" instead of 'keyboard twitching reflexes' and a fragaholic mindset). Hardware-wise you will need a goid graphics card and lot of memory for the ultimate experience. I look forward to the future of this game. The only real minus is that they dropped support for Linux and Mac users who are now ditched with the RO mod.… Expand
  54. JoumanJ.
    Apr 17, 2006
    10
    Amazing game.
  55. AdamJ.
    Apr 18, 2006
    9
    It's a very good game. Definately the MOST REALISTIC WW2 game out there. It is very easy to be misled by the people who gave it poor ratings. Some of them claim to want "realistic war simulation," but then complain when the actual view that one would have from a real tank is too small for them (believe it or not, in a real war, you cannot simply switch to 3rd person to get a better It's a very good game. Definately the MOST REALISTIC WW2 game out there. It is very easy to be misled by the people who gave it poor ratings. Some of them claim to want "realistic war simulation," but then complain when the actual view that one would have from a real tank is too small for them (believe it or not, in a real war, you cannot simply switch to 3rd person to get a better picture of the battlefield... sorry to spoil it!). There was one person who complained about the "outdated Unreal engine," and this same person claimed to have been "misled" by the promo video. This is where competency of ones own system comes into play. When developers put together a promotional video that serves as the face of their product, it only makes sense that they are going to make it using a top-of-the-line system, which will in turn display the game and graphcis at their best. (SPOILER ALERT: Everyone does this! If Tripwire wants to promote their game using a video that was made on a brand new, state-of-the-art computer, then that is simply good marketing. I do not have a brand new computer, and I realize that before I buy a game that I am not going to be able to max out the settings. However, I still buy games, and I do not complain because my own out-of-date system can't handle it. Finally, any complaints about bugs are very unwarranted. Yes, there have been a lot of bugs in this game. Yes, there are some lag issues and long load times. HOWEVER, Tripwire already had a support site set up and ready to go by the time the game was released, and they are already addressing issues and working on a patch. In fact, I would say that I much more pleased with Tripwire than almost any other gaming company (besides Valve, of course), mainly because they are acknowledging that their product has flaws, but that they are also devoting a lot of time and energy to eliminating thos flaws. BOTTOM LINE: Tripwire is a brand new company of guys who won a mod contest... cut them some slack. They have very quickly put together an awesome game, quite possibly the most realistic WW2 fps out there, and they are giving it to us for $24.99. Compared to the $50.00 pricetag of most new games, this is a great value. The technical support and attention to flaws is unmatched by any other game developer out there (once again, besides Valve), and I think that I can speak for almost all mature gamers out there when I say that we would much rather have a cheap game that needs some fine tuning (with amazing tech support and developer attention) instead of an over-priced game that we have to wait 3 years to play. If you're an adult and can withstand a few minor setbacks, then this game is going to be a great purchase. If you can't handle realism and expect some mod-makers to deliver a fast, cheap, flawless game their first time, then you're going to be waiting a while.… Expand
  56. JohnJ.
    Apr 18, 2006
    10
    Best ive played so far.No bunny hoping, run and gun frenzy like most of other fps. Its just what i was looking for.
  57. Boogyman
    Apr 5, 2006
    10
    This game succeeds where others fail. The IGN review sums it well. Here's the clincher, if you are good enough to last the learning curve you'll find the game fun even heart-pounding.
  58. Ordie25
    Apr 5, 2006
    9
    very well rendered. Sweet eye candy. a little goofey on the controls. wish this was as popular as bf2 and had as many players. it is worth the 25 bux to have it in your arsenal of fps's. i would give it a 10 if games had MANY people playing. again, it is a very good game.
  59. chadr
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    I didnt enjoy this much when i first played it,but after some good hours of play time this game grew on me alot!!! The realism of the game is top notch the graphics i would say are up to par with todays games. The controls are a liitle tough to get used to but after you figure everthing out they work quite well. I own a boatload of games i play css alot but this is NO css you must useI didnt enjoy this much when i first played it,but after some good hours of play time this game grew on me alot!!! The realism of the game is top notch the graphics i would say are up to par with todays games. The controls are a liitle tough to get used to but after you figure everthing out they work quite well. I own a boatload of games i play css alot but this is NO css you must use strats and work as a team, there will be no spray -n- pray here either you will die very quickly using that method....grab the visine some and some strong coffee you'll be up for a while playin this game ......great game great price 4 real go get it!!!!!… Expand
  60. Vega
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Great game. I've played RO since it was in Beta 1.0 I have always been impressed by the amount of detail that Tripwire has put into every version of RO. Vehicle's are amazingly realistic, there is no magical 3rd person camera that let's you see your surroundings. You see what would be seen if you were truly operating this vehicle. After playing RO, I went back to play DoD Great game. I've played RO since it was in Beta 1.0 I have always been impressed by the amount of detail that Tripwire has put into every version of RO. Vehicle's are amazingly realistic, there is no magical 3rd person camera that let's you see your surroundings. You see what would be seen if you were truly operating this vehicle. After playing RO, I went back to play DoD and realized how much of a joke it was.… Expand
  61. Sheep
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Simply THE best WW2 multiplayer shooter out there. Realistic and immersive gameplay at a reasonable pace. Not the ridiculously unrealistic warp speed of other WW2 based online shooters.
  62. HenrikS.
    May 16, 2006
    9
    Awsome Game! Brutal realistic ww2 game, some open field tank battles or Close Combat in ruin cities. Not the best looking game out there but the grafic is more then enough. Its intense and brutal to say the least... Worth every penny:)
  63. TomP.
    May 19, 2006
    9
    Great game. This is all I am playing right now.
  64. ViktorW.
    May 19, 2006
    10
    Red Orchestra: ostfront 41-45 is the best game/simulator i've ever seen! But there is a con... There is wery long loading times in the game.
  65. AronO.
    May 19, 2006
    10
    Great graphics, great gameplay, great support! The weopen models are the best i've seen, in comparison to DoD:S models they are much much better, the soldiers are much more detailed, they have facial animations (your other eye closes when you aim, when riding a halftrack the other soliders sit there, moving around nervously, etc!) The gameplay is just GREAAAAAAAT! It's so much Great graphics, great gameplay, great support! The weopen models are the best i've seen, in comparison to DoD:S models they are much much better, the soldiers are much more detailed, they have facial animations (your other eye closes when you aim, when riding a halftrack the other soliders sit there, moving around nervously, etc!) The gameplay is just GREAAAAAAAT! It's so much fun to get shot by a MG42, then you hit the dirt and try to find cover as you see the supression blur all over,which makes it IMPOSSIBLE to take a aim at the machine gunner!! At first I could not start the game, so I went over to the Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 forums, stated my problem, provided all system specs and other usefull information, and withing a couple of minutes my problem was solved (there where a couple of other guys that also had this problem, but it worked out for them aswell as me) I just LOVE THIS GAME! And the fact that there are going to be alot of FREE content updates (maps, weopens, etc) Just make the game oh so much better, EA games etc SELL THEIR content updates, which is so cheap, becouse they have earned more then enough money.… Expand
  66. KevinB.
    May 19, 2006
    9
    If you're into bunny-hopping, crosshairs, and saying "ownz0red!" everytime you get a kill then Ostfront is not for you. However, if you are sick of the above and would like a game that makes you feel like you're in a war Ostfront is for you! Love the game.
  67. GeorgeC.
    May 19, 2006
    8
    The gameplay takes a long time to adjust to, but once you do, you'll find it very difficult to go back to more conventional shooters. The incredible weapon sounds combined with the detailed ironsights and the recoil will make you feel like you're wielding a weapon, instead of a toy. The graphics, while not spectacular, are good enough not to detract from your enjoyment of the The gameplay takes a long time to adjust to, but once you do, you'll find it very difficult to go back to more conventional shooters. The incredible weapon sounds combined with the detailed ironsights and the recoil will make you feel like you're wielding a weapon, instead of a toy. The graphics, while not spectacular, are good enough not to detract from your enjoyment of the game. I would give it a 9 if it didn't have a few performance issues.… Expand
  68. JohnR.
    May 19, 2006
    10
    The most realistic and entertaining FPS I have ever played. And I have played a lot!! Real world tactics actually make a difference in this game. The use of cover and correct aiming will keep you alive for longer and make you a deadlier oppnent. I highly recommend this game/sim to anyone who is sick of the mindless glut of FPS that are out there at the moment.
  69. ErikuK.
    May 19, 2006
    10
    Great realistic game play, wonderful maps and overall great game. Its the game that made me become an active FPS player again.
  70. Howard
    May 19, 2006
    6
    Old engine, old technology, some frustrating bugs and overall unfinished and unpolished look to it, Tries to be realistic and is doing a great job in some areas of gameplay, and poorly in others. Difficult game for some new players.
  71. MaTtHeWD.
    May 20, 2006
    8
    Its got good graphics sometimes lags on some p.c's but allaround goood and worth the purchase its still not as good as counter-strike source but better than Day-Of-Defeat Source. plz purchase this for a good time its very good.
  72. MatthewH.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    So realistic you'll want to thank those who fought in our place!
  73. AlanS.
    May 3, 2006
    10
    I found red orchestra to be highly realistic, unlike most tactical shooters we've seen in this day and age. Although I didn't favor that it was on the unreal engine, it still is very non-linear, strategic, and fun to play.
  74. JaniM.
    May 30, 2006
    10
    Best War-Simulation i've ever played!
  75. GlenF.
    May 4, 2006
    10
    Best WW2 shooter out there. The graphics may be slightly out of date but they are still nice(gameplay>graphics). The game is highly realistic and the best gun model/ animations out of any WW2 FPS. If you like games like CSS this my not be your cup of tea. I suggest giving it a try anyway, if you're looking for a realistic WW2 experience.
  76. JasonH.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    If you like realism this game is for you. This game is better than the noob filled bf2.
  77. JulioT.
    May 6, 2006
    9
    Excellent game with the warfront detail. I've never expext this game to be like that, I was amazed how real look those tanks, artillery strikes, high-detail half tracks. The only thing I am worry i that we need more maps to enjoy this game in different scenarios. Keep it up!!!!!!!!1
  78. JackC.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    It takes not only skill, but brains as well. An awesome combination that makes this game, the best land sim. of the year.
  79. DeCoYMe
    May 7, 2006
    9
    I will never give a 10 because evrything can always be better, but RO is going to be hard to beat, this game is more for the mature FPS player that likes to incoporate tactics, you will need a good videocard, but is definatly worth taking a look. you need to run the game in high res, but the reward is worth it. you need to lead the target, there is projectile drop over distance and you I will never give a 10 because evrything can always be better, but RO is going to be hard to beat, this game is more for the mature FPS player that likes to incoporate tactics, you will need a good videocard, but is definatly worth taking a look. you need to run the game in high res, but the reward is worth it. you need to lead the target, there is projectile drop over distance and you need to place your shot other wise it will deflect of vehicles. the air/artilery strikes are spectacular to watch from a distance and disorientaiting to be in. there is no radar so in game comunication is a must. Well done Tripwire.. Decoy..… Expand
  80. PaulL.
    May 7, 2006
    9
    Awsome graphics if played at full and awsome gameplay definently a game worth having.
  81. DarkM.
    May 8, 2006
    9
    Outstanding squad based FPS, where solid team tactics are a must for victory in every one of the maps. You can almost smell the cordite as your watching machine gun fire richocet off of solid objects while crawling around in the muck. I've also found that since you cant bunnyhop or run-n-gun that the average 12 years olds tire of it quickly, leaving a mostly mature adult community Outstanding squad based FPS, where solid team tactics are a must for victory in every one of the maps. You can almost smell the cordite as your watching machine gun fire richocet off of solid objects while crawling around in the muck. I've also found that since you cant bunnyhop or run-n-gun that the average 12 years olds tire of it quickly, leaving a mostly mature adult community witch is a refeshing change of pace then the teamkilling adolesents you find in most other online FPS. Also the introduction of controllable arty is a welcome addition that adds strategy and depth to this already excellent game. The tanking is a little arcadish, but its not as bad as Battlefield 2 (reminds me alot of the Panzer Elite online games i used to participate in) All in all a great game, and i will be enjoying it for years to come!… Expand
  82. PloppySlow
    May 8, 2006
    8
    Fantastic game love the realisam mis not having a knife but bayonet is a blast. Realy gets the heart rate up Can't wait to see new unreal engin and dx 10.
  83. Aeneas2020
    May 8, 2006
    9
    good game certainly gave me a great deal of enjoyment although i'd say to anyone put off at first really try to play this for at least a week then you'll see where the fun lies.
  84. StarikIP.
    May 9, 2006
    10
    First somehow shocking, the game made me feel something I have not experienced since I played 'Thief' and WWII Online. I was scared and run for my life like the boy from the 'Red badge of courage' did in the first battle. Well, I've managed to survive and turned back, but the Call of Duty and all BFs got wiped off from my HD permanently: R.I.P.
  85. EdwardG.
    Jun 1, 2006
    8
    A great game online, but on my older system the practice mode produced unplayable FPS. Going online made all the difference - obviously the Bot AI was the problem. Good maps, and something different from the run of the mill WWII shooter.
  86. sr
    Jun 1, 2006
    8
    Great graphics, Superb game play, Steep Learning curve. Similar to bf1942 but tonnes better.
  87. CT
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    not for rookies... this game requires patience and skill. bunny hopping wont save you. spamming bullets wont save you. this game separates the men from the boys. not for arcade style gamers. dont expect hopping to save you.
  88. JayM.
    Jun 20, 2006
    6
    A 6 only because of some of the clumsy movement and control aspects. Also it lost another whole point from me because of some of the unrealistic tank damage for such an oterwise realistic game. Last critique is that the load time is horrendous. Outside of the negatives I mention, it has the potential to be a GREAT game!
  89. CaseyPetty
    Jun 24, 2006
    10
    Most realistic game I have ever seen. This is the way FPS are ment to be. The physics and geometry is amoung the best Ive ever seen. Very nice work tripwire, Countinue to send us superb FPS's...

    ... BTW Jay the tank damage is really accurate, and loading time isnt the game but the quality of your computer, mine runs it quite quik and smooth. Maybe you just need a better comp...
  90. MS
    Jun 4, 2006
    5
    The developers of this game focused too much on the realism portion of this game and left out the fun. The only time this game is fun is if you are playing online with people. The game is too difficult is pick up and play and the RO community treats you as an idiot if you ask questions. The tank battles are the only redeaming quality to this game. The infantry battles are boring. You run The developers of this game focused too much on the realism portion of this game and left out the fun. The only time this game is fun is if you are playing online with people. The game is too difficult is pick up and play and the RO community treats you as an idiot if you ask questions. The tank battles are the only redeaming quality to this game. The infantry battles are boring. You run forever on some maps just to get to the action. The load times for each map are way too long. The graphics are okay but are not on par with modern shooters like COD2. There is only one type of gameplay. There is no CTF or Search and Sestroy. If you liked Battlefield, you may like this game. Otherwise, save your money.… Expand
  91. MortenO.
    Jun 7, 2006
    9
    A really cool and realistic WW2 game.. finally! a bit disappointet with the graphics though.
  92. NikR.
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    This game is magnificent. The realism and action blows me away.
  93. MarkC.
    Jul 29, 2006
    9
    A game similar to BF1942, but realistic. The game itself is good to look at without the usual over the top emphasis on graphical goodies like amazing shadows. The first time i crawled behind enemy lines and got a couple of kills left me very satisfied. A extremely good game, good support and a commited community.
  94. LeonK.
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    I didnt bought the game yet, but i think im going to do after steams 5 day RO trial. But the fact that the servers should be very empty, is annoying, maybe someone who knows the game can tell me if its true, after seeing the trailers i loved the game.
  95. HeinzB.
    Jul 5, 2006
    10
    Best infantry & tank simulation going. While it does have some flaws in modeling, it is by far the most technically accurate fps currently available.
  96. AnonymousMC
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    I love this game! If you're really tired of Battlefield 2's "click Z fest", bunny hopping, spawn camping, instant proning and more then this game is for you! And to the guy who said the guys who gave this game a high rating haven't play bf2: we did, and we hate bunny hoppers and we got better things to do than invest time in pixeleted ribbons.
  97. DanielH.
    Aug 22, 2006
    9
    Fantastic Tank controls. Most realistic tanks in any game I have ever played. This game ROCKS!
  98. JoseM.
    Aug 2, 2006
    10
    If you loved Enemy at the Gates or All Quiet on the Western Front, then this is the game for you. Brutally realistic with a harsh learning curve but rewarding and with a tight-knit community that works together like a fine tuned warmachine (usually) Red Orchestra Ostfront is 100% nerves of steel and icewater blood combat. Instead of the rabbit-like pace you get in other games that are If you loved Enemy at the Gates or All Quiet on the Western Front, then this is the game for you. Brutally realistic with a harsh learning curve but rewarding and with a tight-knit community that works together like a fine tuned warmachine (usually) Red Orchestra Ostfront is 100% nerves of steel and icewater blood combat. Instead of the rabbit-like pace you get in other games that are full of nonsense, RO:O forces you to move from cover to cover, outsmart foes, and take your time. It takes patience to like this game but if you are ready to actually put some effort into your gaming and lay down cover fire instead of runing in guns blazing this is one game you'll like.… Expand
  99. SeanK.
    Aug 3, 2006
    10
    G4 TV is a piece of crap with immature wannabie gamers who play xbox games all day. This game is awesome, buy it now!!!
  100. DavidD.
    Aug 31, 2006
    9
    A great realistic games realised by Tripwire with the popular Unreal Engine. The gameplay variety is provided by the tanks or infantery that can be use in the game. The only bad point : lot's of bugs! Don't hit your computer when it return to desktop with no raisons.
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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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