Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

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  1. Simonnoneedtoknow...
    Aug 29, 2008
    10
    this is one of the best game i ever played :) so realistic and i got many friends (now 131) on it :) all is good with it, only the bugs is annoying but all the rest is great.
  2. BenO.
    Sep 4, 2008
    10
    This game has everything that a TRUE WWII fan will enjoy! It might be a little lacking for all you graohics nuts out there, but if you are a true WWII fan, the realism of this game is unmatched by any other. Every detail is as it should be, and trust me on that, I have been studying WWII for almost 20 years now and obtained my masters degree in history. (specificaly European history 1900 This game has everything that a TRUE WWII fan will enjoy! It might be a little lacking for all you graohics nuts out there, but if you are a true WWII fan, the realism of this game is unmatched by any other. Every detail is as it should be, and trust me on that, I have been studying WWII for almost 20 years now and obtained my masters degree in history. (specificaly European history 1900 - 1950). Back to the game though. The tank battles are intense. You are capable of taking shots at other tanks that are over 1000 meters away! And as a driver/gunner/commander you actually have time to make decisions and use tactics. Not like some other FPS games out there where it's just a bunch of acne ridden teens shooting anything that moves to see who can get the most kills after 15 mins. This game is a MUST HAVE for those who appreciate realism and accuracy in WWII themed games and NOT just another reason for a FPS.… Expand
  3. DonC
    Dec 29, 2009
    5
    Great simulation of WW2. But that doesn't make it a fun game. Far too much spaced out running and spending time doing boring things.
  4. JesseV.
    Feb 9, 2009
    9
    Although this game does have its obvious flaws, with annoying bots, and a single gameplay mode graphics that are pretty dated by todays standards. Especially in the beginning its a tough nut to crack, and if the atmosphere of the fighting does not make you love it enough to try it out more you could be falling short. For getting into the pace of this game can take a little while. But if Although this game does have its obvious flaws, with annoying bots, and a single gameplay mode graphics that are pretty dated by todays standards. Especially in the beginning its a tough nut to crack, and if the atmosphere of the fighting does not make you love it enough to try it out more you could be falling short. For getting into the pace of this game can take a little while. But if you bit through that lots of things will be falling into place, and you start seeing that the game just plays different from all other games. And especially for those that are bored of playing most games that seem to play exactly the same these days, can possibly find something in this. For me i'm having a blast.… Expand
  5. JonO
    May 4, 2009
    10
    A solid game with a great community of people. Ever want to command a Tiger,Panther,Mk III,IV? This is the sim for you. Great deal these days for 15 dollars.
  6. MolonL.
    Jun 16, 2009
    9
    Truly an excellent take on the FPS genre. Instead of embracing the super-human, one man army features that many other platforms encourage, RO: Ostfront explores relatively unchartered territory by emphasizing realism over heroism. As an avid WWII rifle collector and shooter, I must say that Tripwire made the bolt-action rifles a little unrealistically difficult to use. That point aside, Truly an excellent take on the FPS genre. Instead of embracing the super-human, one man army features that many other platforms encourage, RO: Ostfront explores relatively unchartered territory by emphasizing realism over heroism. As an avid WWII rifle collector and shooter, I must say that Tripwire made the bolt-action rifles a little unrealistically difficult to use. That point aside, this game's boldness finally breaks the monotonous onslaught of FPS games that make each player capable of un-natural feats. This game creates a divergence in the FPS genre that no other production team wished to attempt.… Expand
  7. GabrielU
    Jul 14, 2009
    10
    Red Orchestra is the best online shooter... Nah, the best online soldier simulation world ever saw. I can nearly feel like at the real battlefield. There's no chance that productions like ArmA or Op. Flashpoint are better in this (scripts!). Full 10/10 and I'm still waiting for more modifications and addons!
  8. NasrallahB.
    Jul 2, 2009
    10
    When I go to friends' places, and they have CoD, I must tell them to please keep the disc in the box. After playing RO, CoD feels like playing a kiddy game. RO's realism is what makes the gameplay; the steep learning curve and initial difficulty make every small achievement feel like something grand, making you thirst for more. The best of this, game, however, is that its When I go to friends' places, and they have CoD, I must tell them to please keep the disc in the box. After playing RO, CoD feels like playing a kiddy game. RO's realism is what makes the gameplay; the steep learning curve and initial difficulty make every small achievement feel like something grand, making you thirst for more. The best of this, game, however, is that its realism scares off the CoD fans. I sleep better at night knowing that those types of gamers will never be welcome here.… Expand
  9. MikeS
    Jul 29, 2009
    9
    Amazing game with possibly the most realist portrail of world war 2 and with the now development enforces mods of both the African and Western frounts it make for one complete realistic world war 2 battle field experience, the only down side is possibly over realism with out cross hairs you have to shoulder your rifle to make a shot count even then you character can flintch at the wrong Amazing game with possibly the most realist portrail of world war 2 and with the now development enforces mods of both the African and Western frounts it make for one complete realistic world war 2 battle field experience, the only down side is possibly over realism with out cross hairs you have to shoulder your rifle to make a shot count even then you character can flintch at the wrong second and spoil the ambush a great game for those of us who enjoy a break from bunny hopping but the casual player would be turned away.… Expand
  10. MattO'R
    Jan 31, 2010
    10
    If you play any of the CoD series and encounter someone who has glitched his way up to level 1,000, try RO. No levels, no EXP points, but experience is a major bonus. If that prat in CoD starts to call you a noob or proclaim how much he owns you, try RO. Even if some lucky guy managed to grenade a whole group of people (It happens), when they stop to type "Suck it !", halfway through the If you play any of the CoD series and encounter someone who has glitched his way up to level 1,000, try RO. No levels, no EXP points, but experience is a major bonus. If that prat in CoD starts to call you a noob or proclaim how much he owns you, try RO. Even if some lucky guy managed to grenade a whole group of people (It happens), when they stop to type "Suck it !", halfway through the sentence he's going to be ripped in half by a machine-gunner or have his head blown off by a sniper. When that 7 year old CoD noobling pulls out an MG42 and runs at you whilst pumping you full of lead, try RO. Beacuse you can't run and gun with a bloody .30 cal now, can you? When YOU get ripped in half by an obscure machine-gunner or get decapitated by an elite sniper, don't give up. Next time you might get the sniper class, you won't have to log 100 hours of game time to match him.… Expand
  11. RobertC.
    Oct 11, 2006
    9
    Love it! Intense, realistic, exciting!
  12. JackR.
    Oct 11, 2006
    10
    This is the multiplayer game I play the most by far. To be successful is very rewarding and arcade-style play is not rampant. Very entertaining.
  13. Ziggy
    Nov 29, 2006
    6
    Ten gra nie jest warta takich pieniedzy($39.99cdn).Jest bardzo daleka graficznie , technicznie,i jest troszke zanudnawa.Coll of Duty jest gra ktora warto kupic.Latwa jezeli chodzi o klawiature (sterowanie).First person shooter doskonale zaadoptowane.on line tez bardzo dobre.Dlatego moj glos na Red Orchestra jest tylko 6. Ziggy from Poland .
  14. Sr.Dela
    Dec 1, 2006
    10
    Gorgeous. This game is like no other WWII shooter you've ever played, or one you will play in the near future. The very sensitive damage system actually gives you motivation to take cover and do whatever you need to do to survive, specially in the larger maps where you're spawned all the way across the map from your objective. Not for everyone. But definately for anyone Gorgeous. This game is like no other WWII shooter you've ever played, or one you will play in the near future. The very sensitive damage system actually gives you motivation to take cover and do whatever you need to do to survive, specially in the larger maps where you're spawned all the way across the map from your objective. Not for everyone. But definately for anyone who's a fan of FPS. The weapons actually feel authentic. The only down part is servers constantly running the same huge maps when there are plenty of extremely fun infantry maps to play as well. But you can't really blame the game for that.… Expand
  15. Jason
    Dec 14, 2006
    10
    This is by far the best online war shooter out there, no its not a single player game so dont compare it to one , it was made for online play.If you are a WW2 multiplayer fan its awsome. I love it and its well worth the small price.
  16. Joe
    Dec 15, 2006
    10
    This is game is different....By different i mean a good different. Red Orchestra combines the WW2 Multiplayer we love from COD, with good graphics usin' the unreal engine and awesome realism that puts you in WW2 russia. If your used to takin 10 shots to kill a guy like in DOD then you wont like this game. If you like to kill a guy with 1 shot to the chest as in real life, then you This is game is different....By different i mean a good different. Red Orchestra combines the WW2 Multiplayer we love from COD, with good graphics usin' the unreal engine and awesome realism that puts you in WW2 russia. If your used to takin 10 shots to kill a guy like in DOD then you wont like this game. If you like to kill a guy with 1 shot to the chest as in real life, then you will love this game for both awesome gameplay, beautiful maps and a good community.… Expand
  17. LoveG.
    Dec 17, 2006
    9
    Wow! The new controls, the ragdolls and the weapons ROCKS! It's a new play feeling that I really like. I would like to have more of these playing feelings in the future. It would be a great success...
  18. JoeBlow
    Dec 31, 2006
    9
    Red Orchestra is amazingly realistic, and a lot of care has been put into its historical accuracy. The infantry combat is challenging and rewarding; the tanks are an absolute blast. Definitely the best WW2 game I have ever played.
  19. NunyaBusiness
    Dec 31, 2006
    7
    RO: Ostfrnot 41-45 is really a TEAM effort game... that is IF you can find a team that doesn't shoot you in the back just for the fun of it. I haven't seen any TEAM effort at all, though on occasion a few people try to make it a statigic game, yet fail miserably due to the idiots who have no clue as to how to work together.
  20. TorstenR.
    Oct 26, 2006
    10
    A friend of mine that has been a soldier in one of the latest dirty wars stared to shake and almost burst into tears when he saw me play this game "over the shoulder".He told me that those one on one fights is the worst.I myself has no firsthandexperience of war bur I'm stuck with this game when I play it and can't say less than 10.
  21. EeroS.
    Dec 7, 2006
    10
    This game is black and white. You usually either like it, or hate it. Just to sum up what other people say and what is true: This isn't the average FPS where you can absorb litres of led before you even break a sweat. You will need patience to learn the game, and learn the game you must! Personally I don't like the tank action, but I tend to stay on servers where people mostly This game is black and white. You usually either like it, or hate it. Just to sum up what other people say and what is true: This isn't the average FPS where you can absorb litres of led before you even break a sweat. You will need patience to learn the game, and learn the game you must! Personally I don't like the tank action, but I tend to stay on servers where people mostly play infantry maps. Most rewarding game I have ever spent more than 50+hours. **Don't play alone with bots. Only worthwhile in the net**… Expand
  22. MesserR.
    Oct 29, 2006
    10
    The Best! I love this game, besause is realistic. Call of Duty 2 - stupid game, and only for KIDS. Red Orchestra - The Best!
  23. [Anonymous]
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    Most realistic ww2 game out there as of to date......no more random deaths by stray bullets and so forth, Realism to the max.
  24. BonJovie
    Mar 25, 2006
    9
    I love this game. It's extremely realistic but still good at the same time. The only downside is there are several small bugs, very few of which majorly affect the gameplay and AI is kinda bad even on the highest difficulty. Also, the loading times are long.
  25. Jaboleq
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    I always play Call Of Duty and Call Of Duty2 but when I bought RO I realize that I played wrong games!! No croshair, no sprays, no bullsh.t - this is real WAR!
  26. WilliamD.
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    The ease of use with this game is very high. Finding servers and friends is easy and reliable. Downloading and installing is almost effortless. the game has a manual with relevant info and the menus are well laid out. Really the only challenging thing about the game is surviving. You have to be smart to survive. if your not you have two choices. learn to fight smart, or get used to respawning.
  27. AnonymousMC
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    Great game. those who did not research this game before buying it are the ones giving this game a low rating. This game has great support from the devs, gameplay is fantastic and the graphics while not topnotch are realistic and quite good! There will be a demo out soon if you want to play before you buy($25US on steam)
  28. AnonyM.
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    Don't know what the people moaning about graphics are on about - just crank them up and it looks just like the trailer. Get yerself a new gfx card if it can't do the job and stop running it in teent resolutions. Gameplay is real intense - just different with no x-hairs and no bunny-hopping.
  29. RobertH.
    Mar 26, 2006
    9
    The graphics are great, I turned all mine up to max and it still runs smooth (P4 3.0, 1 gig RAM, Nvidia 5700LE vcard). The maps are great eye candy. You have to get used to iron sights (no crosshairs, on any gun), and some realistic slow reloads and rifle cocking, but it is worth it.
  30. ThomasB.
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    Wow...not for the faint of heart. But a great game. Gritty action and pure craftmanship in the development side. A real pleasure to play.
  31. SashaC.
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    Awesome game!
  32. RonanC.
    Mar 27, 2006
    9
    Fantasic game i'd give it a ten only some of the cracks need to be filled in otherwise no complaints.
  33. TomG.
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    Best multiplayer FPS ever, this comming from a guy who played CS for 4 years non stop.
  34. JustinC.
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    The best blend of realism, authenticty and simple team based action I have found yet. If you like your WWII games, enjoy multiplayer team based gaming and want something a bit different offering some real chance for immersion and proper battlefield tactics then look no further.
  35. NickB.
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    Simply the best! :D The realism setting, the addiction, the quality is su-perb.
  36. EliasO.
    Mar 27, 2006
    10
    This game is simply the best WW2 shooter that is out there.
  37. JakeE.
    Mar 27, 2006
    9
    I find Red Orchestra to be one of, if not the best WWII first person shooters. It emphasizes teamwork, and chooses a lesser known Russians vs Germans situation.
  38. KaseyT.
    Mar 29, 2006
    9
    Very good game. Any body who played the original will love this version more. It seems a twinge more arcade, then the ut2k3/4 mods. The tanking seems better, and the graphics are great.
  39. AnonymousMC
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    All of these 10's know what their talking about... RO is the best FPS I've played in my life. I was sold in the beta, but OST front adds a level of emmersion through detail that I never expected. Great work guys! (oh, and my street cred is CS beta 3-7,TacOps,Wolf3d, etc ^p^).
  40. BlakeH.
    Mar 29, 2006
    10
    I love how this game has combined the best aspects from various games to create, what I would say, is the best WW2 FPS game so far. Great attention to detail, engaging gameplay, lots of gore, and different styles of gameplay, are all reasons why this is an overall great game.
  41. ChristopherD.
    Apr 11, 2006
    10
    Most immersive WWII game I ever played! The sound is truely amazing and awe inspiring then ANY game I ever played. The added effects like motion blur and bloom really bring the game to life, even though the game doesn't have the most recent graphic technology implemented, the graphics show how gritty combat can be and brings geat immersion.
  42. DeanD.
    Apr 13, 2006
    10
    Finally after all the arcadish imitations, there is a game that rewards skill and teamwork. No more emptying a clip into an enemy and wondering why they didn't drop. The best reason to buy this game is to watch and laugh at the run'n'gunners run headlong into a firefight, die repeatedly, and then complain about the game. This game is simulation. If you treat it as a Finally after all the arcadish imitations, there is a game that rewards skill and teamwork. No more emptying a clip into an enemy and wondering why they didn't drop. The best reason to buy this game is to watch and laugh at the run'n'gunners run headlong into a firefight, die repeatedly, and then complain about the game. This game is simulation. If you treat it as a simulation, then it is very rewarding and you will survive rounds longer. This means you will have to rely on crawling, leaning, running and diving behind cover, and aiming down iron sights. If this sounds too difficult for you, than you have not matured as a gamer and you should return to CS:S and DOD:S so you can bunny hop and circle strafe like a crazed crack bunny. Remember, only in CS:S can you jump upand down and fire a headshot with a sniper rifle. I am thrilled that this game only attracts mature, skilled gamers. Thank-you Tripwire. Whatever you do, don't dummy down this game to widen your market share.… Expand
  43. JamesJ.
    Apr 14, 2006
    10
    This game is amazing and is only going to get better as the devs continue to update it... It blows their original (the mod version) away, not to mention the competition...
  44. TreeKillah
    Apr 14, 2006
    10
    Realism, realism, realism. That is RO:O in a nutshell. Do not buy this game if you are a fan of run-and-gun, or bunny-hopping. If you want to feel like you are really fighting on the Russian Front in 1943, buy this game. Yes, the engine is old, and the graphics are not cutting-edge, but they are good enough. Besides with a newer box, you should be able to run 4-8xAA, and 8-16x AF with no Realism, realism, realism. That is RO:O in a nutshell. Do not buy this game if you are a fan of run-and-gun, or bunny-hopping. If you want to feel like you are really fighting on the Russian Front in 1943, buy this game. Yes, the engine is old, and the graphics are not cutting-edge, but they are good enough. Besides with a newer box, you should be able to run 4-8xAA, and 8-16x AF with no problems. That'll take care of some graphics issues.… Expand
  45. Vi3trice
    Apr 14, 2006
    10
    Best game ever. Yet,underappreciated....This is to all the people that gave this game a 0 : If you think youre so good...make better than them.You wont have enough money to make it, dumbass.
  46. DavidJ.
    Apr 14, 2006
    10
    Very good game . I like the game play and the realism . I have played alot of games out today and this game beats them all .
  47. O_ring_master
    Apr 14, 2006
    9
    Nice tanks battles ,intense infantry actions,hight realism better than call of duty and battlefeild,hard on ram quite long loading with 512meg,
  48. DanT.
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    Red Orchestra is a stunning achievement. Tripwire has made a game that really makes you aware of your fragility as a soldier and the power of the weapon you hold in your hands. Brutally fair, this game might not be for someone looking for the arcade action of UT or even the psuedo-tactical Counter-Strike, but for someone willing to learn how the game should be played there is one hell of Red Orchestra is a stunning achievement. Tripwire has made a game that really makes you aware of your fragility as a soldier and the power of the weapon you hold in your hands. Brutally fair, this game might not be for someone looking for the arcade action of UT or even the psuedo-tactical Counter-Strike, but for someone willing to learn how the game should be played there is one hell of a war game here.… Expand
  49. TariqA.
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    Great graphics, great game!!!
  50. MalekE.
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    It is awsome game!! if you dont beleive try it.
  51. VincentB.
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    This last week I purchased Red Orchestra on Steam, and I'd have to say I'm impressed with this game. RO- is a military first person shooter based around the Russian and German engagements during World War 2. The first thing I would like to bring to attention, is that some of you may groan when you hear about another WWII shooter, and I agree, WWII shooters are fine, but have This last week I purchased Red Orchestra on Steam, and I'd have to say I'm impressed with this game. RO- is a military first person shooter based around the Russian and German engagements during World War 2. The first thing I would like to bring to attention, is that some of you may groan when you hear about another WWII shooter, and I agree, WWII shooters are fine, but have been done and done again, and the general theme has been beaten into the ground. This game however is a fresh breath of air on a number of levels. The first thing that differs from the majority of other WWII games is the fact that it takes place in war torn Russia. There won't be any storming the beaches of Normandy, or fighting for wake or Midway island, but you will find yourself in a very immersive, authentic combat environments ranging from large bombed out cities complete with interior buildings to the huge fields and rolling hills of the Russian countryside. One thing that separates RO's maps from those of other games is their openness and dynamics. There are boundaries, but they are practical; If you want to take the long way around and use the tall grass for cover, you can. There are a number of ways to get into the building you're attacking. The city maps don't force the players to bottleneck into a single kill zone. Buildings have multiple levels and plenty of places to hide. There is plenty of cover, these maps are set up like a war-zone. Take cover behind a burned out vehicle, or dive into a bomb crater, use sand bag fortifications to set up MG positions. This game gives you the flexibility to play out your class and utilize the environment to your advantage. Vehicles, yes, there are drivable vehicles in RO. for some of you that are still a bit shell shocked from the BF2 vehicular onslaught, your reaction may be to flinch. I understand, your concern, and I assure you, this is different. Vehicles take skill to operate, tanks require a crew to be fully functional, tank turrets operate with directional keys so the more heavily armed vehicles operate more like machines rather than superhuman suits of armor. Also, since you need to spawn as a tank crew member to use the tanks, and those player slots are limited, just as all of the classes. This feature was implemented to ensure a balanced team and also prevents all the BS associated with pointless bickering and fighting over getting to the vehicle spawns first. It was good to see vehicles enhancing gameplay without dominating the map. The weapons in RO are very satisfying. They work on very simple principals: You see no on-screen crosshairs, your gun will move independent of your field of view when you move the mouse, but this doesn't mean your weapon is inaccurate. Your gun hits what it points at, the only thing is, if you're not using the sights you have to judge where your gun is pointing, and since the gun moves freely on the screen, it isn't as simple as using the middle of your screen. Solution; either practice aiming without them, or pull up your iron sights and aim. (Just like real life.) You will be pleased to see your enemies drop dead with one well placed shot, whether you're gunning down waves of Russians with a light machine gun, or sneaking around German fortifications with with your pistol, you won't be disappointed in your weapons ability to drop enemies. Gun models are decent to nice, animations are detailed and very well done, gun sounds are great; this game has very good sound effects to begin with, and the weapon reports are realistic, especially at distance. Factors like bullet travel and bullet drop have been taken into consideration making it necessary to lead and compensate for distance on longer engagements. Supported fire positions play a large roll in infantry combat. your weapons are accurate, but are effected by recoil rather than scripted shot dispersion. To compensate for recoil, you can force the muzzle back down between shots, or during automatic fire, crouch and or prone to stabilize yourself, or one of my favorite features of the game is how you can rest your weapon on objects like walls or sandbags, or even on the sides of trees, any solid object, and a small indicator icon will appear letting you know your weapon is stable. With this feature you can negate most of the recoil and muzzle sway. Machine gun support isn't a matter of running and gunning. weapons like the light machine guns and anti material rifles require that you deploy your bipod either on the ground or on an object to be controllable. The level of realism in this game is rivaled only by simulation games like Operation Flashpoint, yet RO achieves this while maintaining a nice amount of fast paced action. With cool features like getting your weapons shot from your hands, replacing melted barrels on your MG42, attaching/detaching bayonets that add weight to the end of your weapon resulting in slightly more muzzle sway, cooking off grenades or even clubbing and pistol-whipping enemies. Your map and hud displays only the most basic of information. there is no ammunition counter, so just like real shooting you have to keep track of your shots. A damage indicator displays where you are injured; damage to the legs will slow the player down. Damage to the arms will increase muzzle swaying. The game is in no way a slow race like SWAT 4, nor is it a marathon jump, run, dive, shoot, parachute fest like BF2. The player has a stamina system that will allow them to sprint for only so long and jump only so many times before becoming exhausted. The player becomes audibly out of breath at which point the weapons become a bit more difficult to stabilize. You can dive, as well as lean around corners, but from my experience, I can say fairly confidently that these features aren't over used or abused as in some games, I don't even think they can be. Speaking of games, I should point out how RO takes a step away from the normal FPS style. It has most of the elements of real combat without feeling like a computer game. I mean that in the sense that there are no on screen icons floating around players, friendly tags only appear at very close range, and only when your pointing right at them. Just as this game brings realism to the table, it also adds in some of the harsh realities and confusion associated with the fog of war. Friendly fire happens; If you run over the hill where your enemies are, and your team doesn't know it, there's a good chance you'll be shot from either side. Communication is key for your teams success as well as survival. Which I might add, the game features an outstanding voice chat system. And along the lines of harsh realities, there is an appropriate amount of gore. bodies will bleed, shrapnel will tear people up, grenades will blow limbs off, and a direct HEAT round from a tank will reduce the player to a fine mist of blood and bone fragments. There is respawning, but it works in waves of reinforcements. You spawn with everyone else at a set time in a cycle. Instead of a ticket ratio, the teams have a reinforcement percentage, the less ground your team captures and the more your team gets shot up, the lower that percentage will go, and the lower it goes, the lower the frequency of spawns, until the percentage is reduced to zero, and the remaining players are eliminated, resulting in the end of a round. The objectives are similar to the flags in Battlefield 2. however instead of flags, you will have a building, or small village to capture and defend. The team play is very nice in RO. No one person can win the game, and it takes the cooperation of the team to capture and hold objectives. Points are awarded more on an objective basis rather than pure kills. I am aware of a stat system, but I have not investigated it yet. It's running off of the Unreal 2.5 engine, and although it's slightly out of date, RO's developers managed to squeeze every last drop out of the engine. The visuals are in no way bad. they are quite nice, especially considering the engine. On the plus side, this means the game is very flexible and forgiving for those of us who haven't dropped 3 grand into a computer. As far as complaints towards the game, I can think of two off hand. One, map load times are a bit long, and two, falling damage is a bit excessive, other than that, I am more than satisfied with Red Orchestra, especially with its reasonable price of $24.99 on steam. I purchased it online via steam without a hitch, but you can get a retail box version if you manage to find one. I would have to say though, this game is not for everyone. If you prefer more arcade style games like Counter Strike or the get up and go instant action of Battlefield 2, you may not have the patience for Red Orchestra. Some people may not like the game at all. However, if you are a fan of the more tactical military first person shooters, if your tired of leet speakers and little kids turning your games into lame spam contests, and you can learn to respect a game who's developers actually did their homework and produced a realistic game. RO may be just what you're looking for.… Expand
  52. MacariusM.
    Apr 15, 2006
    9
    Wish i could give it a "ten" but russian speech in the game spoils everything...it'd be great if there was some kind of alternative russian speech...listening to this moron and his dumb phrases makes me sick...it spoils the atmosphere of the game...not enough professionalism in this part... game as a whole is excellent
  53. TrevorI.
    Apr 16, 2006
    6
    Extremely laggy, load times rediculous. Poor effort.
  54. ChrisH
    Apr 17, 2006
    9
    Excellent game. Played with a capable team, no other online shooter comes close. Astounding value for money.
  55. Erik
    Apr 18, 2006
    9
    I was originally turned off by the first few reviews that came out for this game...man were they wrong! This is by far the best FPS I have ever played..so exciting so realistic and most importantly fun. They must have been big fans of CS and BF2...then when they tried RO they got schooled :) The only problems are there arent enough servers and load times are too long. Seriously an amazing I was originally turned off by the first few reviews that came out for this game...man were they wrong! This is by far the best FPS I have ever played..so exciting so realistic and most importantly fun. They must have been big fans of CS and BF2...then when they tried RO they got schooled :) The only problems are there arent enough servers and load times are too long. Seriously an amazing game...love it.… Expand
  56. ThomasM.
    Apr 18, 2006
    10
    Sha-Weet! so realistic and well balanced. this game is not for noobs. russian friggin rule.
  57. Craig
    Apr 18, 2006
    10
    This game isn't appealing to everyone, mostly because peple are more used to run and gun, arcade type games. Call of Duty is fun, but is not as focused on realism as Red Orchestra. In RO, if you don't play smart and keep your head down, you lose it. No crosshairs, great. No zooming while aiming down the sight, even better. Slow reloads and grenade throwing, it's all real This game isn't appealing to everyone, mostly because peple are more used to run and gun, arcade type games. Call of Duty is fun, but is not as focused on realism as Red Orchestra. In RO, if you don't play smart and keep your head down, you lose it. No crosshairs, great. No zooming while aiming down the sight, even better. Slow reloads and grenade throwing, it's all real here. So many real factors in this game, so I won't list them here. If you're interested, download the game manual and have a read. Ballistics, GOD how I needed them! The game is all the more fun if you play with an organised team and co-ordinate attacks. And what I love most, is the people currently playing are co-operative. I got tired of COD's "You're better than me, you hack" attitude years ago.… Expand
  58. CharlesC.
    Apr 22, 2006
    8
    I personally love the game, it is everything I expected CoD 2 to be and more. After being woefully disappointed by CoD 2 and its extreme lack of customer support, I found RO to be a breath of fresh air. It plays well, requires tremendous team work, and is all around fun. Now since there are no crosshairs, it takes a little getting used to. The realism of the weaponry makes me wonder how I personally love the game, it is everything I expected CoD 2 to be and more. After being woefully disappointed by CoD 2 and its extreme lack of customer support, I found RO to be a breath of fresh air. It plays well, requires tremendous team work, and is all around fun. Now since there are no crosshairs, it takes a little getting used to. The realism of the weaponry makes me wonder how anyone was ever able to fight a war and win back then. Those that dont like it are the unskilled players that normally have to hop all over the screen to get a kill, or hope to keep from being killed. You can not do that in this game, and I love that. Team work and strategy are what it is all about, makes for a great evening of fun and gun. If youre looking for a game that you can actually get into, and enjoy immensely, then this is the best $25 you can spend. The game comes out of the box with 13 stock maps, and more are in development. Honestly, youll find once you get past the learning period, not only will you thoroughly enjoy the game, but you may find it has improved your shooting and K/D ratio in other online FPS games. Its worth a look.… Expand
  59. SashaC.
    May 12, 2006
    10
    Awesome game!
  60. SebastianB
    May 16, 2006
    10
    The best game ever!
  61. JordanH.
    May 17, 2006
    9
    Being a huge WW2 enthusiast i have to say this is probably the best WW2 game i have ever played, atmosphere is amazing and the realism is through the roof, with great online mltoplayer it has had me hooked for weeks, all it realy lacks is a single player campain and better load times.
  62. Diamond
    May 18, 2006
    10
    Great game. Nearly flawless and a great community.
  63. JJL.
    May 18, 2006
    5
    Far too long to load games - mine constantly freezes and player cannot move. Not impressed as it just takes to long to load and change map. If I could get my money back I would.
  64. PhilG.
    May 19, 2006
    10
    If I could have just one FPS on my PC it would, without a shadow of a doubt, be Red Orchestra.
  65. DonH.
    May 19, 2006
    9
    Great game! All it needs is a follow up, maybe an expansion to add more vehicles/weapons. Thats about all it needs!
  66. EduardoC.
    Jun 14, 2006
    9
    very good game nice play and good graphics.
  67. EricA.
    Jun 18, 2006
    9
    This is the MOST realistic WWII FPS game I have ever played. The realism makes the game more exciting, and enjoyable. It does take a little reading and getting used to, but WELL worth it. I think the graphics are probably a little dated, and does not seem to really deserve a rating of M, but still very enjoyable.
  68. BillyR.
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    This is a great game the movment of the characters is much better than any other ww2 games. Also The reload time is longer than usual. I see this a a good thing, becuase it is more realistic. Also this game has great future in realsims clans.
  69. JukkaM.
    Jun 27, 2006
    9
    Realistic and immersive gameplay, modest hardware requirements. Though not the best in terms of number of polygons, the graphics are atmospheric. The sounds are amazing. Online gaming only. Buy this, if you're interested in more tactical and slightly slow paced gritty action in wartorn environments.
  70. MassimoG.
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    very good game! very realistic. the best game ever made for WWII.
  71. CasperJ.
    Jul 13, 2006
    10
    The best WW2 simulation game.
  72. BeastCorpse
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    It's funny how all the people giving this game a bad review say the graphics are prehistoric, what a crock of shit that is. They need to open their eyes, because it uses the 2004 Unreal Engine. Because of this, the graphics aren't really that bad at all. Despite not having the absolute best next gen graphics, RO destroys other games like DOD:S, Flashpoint, AA, COD, and BF2 It's funny how all the people giving this game a bad review say the graphics are prehistoric, what a crock of shit that is. They need to open their eyes, because it uses the 2004 Unreal Engine. Because of this, the graphics aren't really that bad at all. Despite not having the absolute best next gen graphics, RO destroys other games like DOD:S, Flashpoint, AA, COD, and BF2 combined! The reason for this is very simple. Unlike other games, RO (in multiplayer) is not your run of the mill linear run and gun arcade style game. This is because of the extreme realism, which is the cornerstone of RO. Although many of you complain that this game is too slow, this is another realistic aspect that I enjoy. This slowness is due to the huge size of some of the maps, as well as the realistic time it takes to get in and out of prone, and using iron sites. Because of this, and the realism, you have to take cover behind objects, provide cover fire, use stealth, and out flank your enemy. This is why it seems so slow, because you must find the enemy and employ certain tactics in order to defeat him. Another great aspect of this is that it builds up the kind of suspense you would have in a war, as you try to anticipate the enemy's next move. Because of this, I wouldn't consider this game slow paced, as the game speed very is realistic. You can not run and gun in this game, because -unlike other games - it takes tactical thinking to win.… Expand
  73. AnonymousMC
    Jul 22, 2006
    9
    It's ok if you like Battlefield. Many do :-) But you may forget it forever as I did if you try ROOST for some days. You may find its graphics disapointing, the community of players too small, and surprisingly difficult in the beggining, but, after some days, I bet you may be as addicted as I am now.
  74. ConnorC.
    Jul 27, 2006
    10
    I play this game constantly. Difficult to get good, but at the same time new players can still kill veterans. The different classes (and even different tanks and weapons within those classes) all have a very different feel to them, and many players find that they are very good at some roles and not so good at others, so it fits a variety of play styles, from slow and methodical attacks as I play this game constantly. Difficult to get good, but at the same time new players can still kill veterans. The different classes (and even different tanks and weapons within those classes) all have a very different feel to them, and many players find that they are very good at some roles and not so good at others, so it fits a variety of play styles, from slow and methodical attacks as a rifleman to crazed charges with a submachine gun. People who like the more strategic end of gameplay will enjoy calling in artillery to just the right spot as a commander, and coordinating with your fellows as you crew a tank.… Expand
  75. Shawn
    Jul 28, 2006
    7
    This game is one of the most realistic WWII fps ive ever played. The Models are very clean and well textured. The only downside to this game that i see is the lack of ingame video options such as anti-aliasing and the vision quality while playing the game. It seems like your playing as a soldier that forgot to put his glasses on because everything seems blurry at a distance. Overall I This game is one of the most realistic WWII fps ive ever played. The Models are very clean and well textured. The only downside to this game that i see is the lack of ingame video options such as anti-aliasing and the vision quality while playing the game. It seems like your playing as a soldier that forgot to put his glasses on because everything seems blurry at a distance. Overall I give this game a 7/10.… Expand
  76. KenL.
    Jul 31, 2006
    7
    I'm giving this a 7 simply because the map load times are WAY, WAY too long and the graphic seems always seem dark to me...Not sure why but ti always seem more difficult than usual to find my target! Beside that, I love the realism and tactics. Graphics are "OK." It's no "Brothers In Arms" for sure...Where that series has graphics nailed down supperbly as well as the combat I'm giving this a 7 simply because the map load times are WAY, WAY too long and the graphic seems always seem dark to me...Not sure why but ti always seem more difficult than usual to find my target! Beside that, I love the realism and tactics. Graphics are "OK." It's no "Brothers In Arms" for sure...Where that series has graphics nailed down supperbly as well as the combat tactics. Other than a few annoying aspects, mainly the load times, this still remains an interesting game. I can see why the "arcade" people don't like it...This is like comparing checkers and chess. Anyway, would I recommend this game to someone? Yes, I would, but with a few reservations. I paid $30 for it...Fair enough price.… Expand
  77. EddieN.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    I think this game is an excellent portrayal of combat and does not try to be anything but a simulation.
  78. M.Braun
    Aug 19, 2006
    6
    It´s a 08/15 shooter. Very rarely detailled maps. Dammed long loading times for a graphic, that is much worse than the source graphic maybe in HL2.

    The maps are too large, so there´s no real action. You just run to get to the pont of action. Run very long. And then you get killed by a camping sniper. Wow, what a bad game. Even the open source shooter "Nexuiz" is better.    It´s a 08/15 shooter. Very rarely detailled maps. Dammed long loading times for a graphic, that is much worse than the source graphic maybe in HL2.

    The maps are too large, so there´s no real action. You just run to get to the pont of action. Run very long. And then you get killed by a camping sniper. Wow, what a bad game. Even the open source shooter "Nexuiz" is better.
    Don´t waste your hard earned money on that game.    … Expand
  79. DerekM.
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    This title has the most immersive gameplay ever. It does take a while to get used to the different angle of gameplay. But I definately got hooked to RO which left all my other shooter games inside my closet collecting dust.
  80. ChrisF.
    Sep 16, 2006
    10
    This is one of the best WWII games I've ever played, you really just have to watch the Vehicle and Infantry tutorial on STEAM Media then you can get actually into the game, the default control set up didn't really work for me so I just made it to where it did, and I'm pretty sure just about everyone else did that, but as I said it's a great game once you get into it!
  81. ChanceW.
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    Look, All the low ratings are just from normal FPS gamers that think they are "uberleet". The game is as real as it gets! So what if it takes a while to play correctly. It's no fun to "run n gun" on this game, It'll get you killed almost instantly. It's very intense if you play it right, and forget everything you've ever learned about so called "WW2 Experience games" Look, All the low ratings are just from normal FPS gamers that think they are "uberleet". The game is as real as it gets! So what if it takes a while to play correctly. It's no fun to "run n gun" on this game, It'll get you killed almost instantly. It's very intense if you play it right, and forget everything you've ever learned about so called "WW2 Experience games" What a load of bulll! This game makes call of duty look like Paintball.… Expand
  82. TomB.
    Nov 29, 2007
    10
    Oh yeah baby. This game is da bomb! Gritty and viseral...no bunny hopping BS here. This is the real deal.
  83. DanielG.
    Dec 21, 2007
    10
    What can i say, solid game, few bugs, good support. Interface does the job quickly and feel fresh even if the game is old. Alot of playability. Realism you rarely see in games, and almost never to this price.
  84. JohnH.
    Feb 25, 2007
    7
    A lot of realism, being an old Operation Flashpoint player I love this style, no strafe-jump-spray-game. I also liked Call of Duty with realism mod but RO beats CoD-realism any day. However, I'm missing something, I just don't get the kick from RO.
  85. JonathanB.
    Apr 23, 2007
    9
    For $20, one of the best games Ive ever played.
  86. PatrickG.
    Apr 26, 2007
    10
    Amazing, realistic infantry combat. Not for CS or DOD kiddies
  87. SvenA.
    May 21, 2007
    10
    One of the best WW2 Games i ever played. Not only the infantry part is very realistic with bullet traces and sounds, there is also the tank part wich is u think is the best ever made!
  88. HakS.
    May 31, 2007
    9
    This really is an awesome online multiplayer game that even dares to challenge (and win?) against the experience of Counter Strike.
  89. DaleO.
    Jun 15, 2007
    9
    At first was not as good as Call of Duty 2 due to the more complex controls and larger scale maps. However now i hav grown to like the largery tank maps escpecially the orel map.
  90. KyleK.
    Jul 27, 2007
    10
    The graphics are awesome. The gameplay aims for realism, so of course there isn't a crosshair, yet some of you complain that the iron sights are stolen from other games. In real life, you don't magically have a red dot in the middle of where you are aiming at, and you have to use your sights. Most of the low reviews came from people who seem to now know how to actually play the The graphics are awesome. The gameplay aims for realism, so of course there isn't a crosshair, yet some of you complain that the iron sights are stolen from other games. In real life, you don't magically have a red dot in the middle of where you are aiming at, and you have to use your sights. Most of the low reviews came from people who seem to now know how to actually play the game. The gameplay really depends on the map. But overall I find most maps to be really fun. Definitely worth trying, but it's not everyones cup of tea.… Expand
  91. GordonD.
    Aug 18, 2007
    9
    Not Every Game is perfect, but RO is very close to being perfect. I have Played RO for About a year now and have gotten to be pretty good. For all those people that say it is not a good game, they need to play the game longer before they judge. When I first started playing, i kind of sucked, but after about 10 hours of play, I learned the style of the game and I caught on. The game is so Not Every Game is perfect, but RO is very close to being perfect. I have Played RO for About a year now and have gotten to be pretty good. For all those people that say it is not a good game, they need to play the game longer before they judge. When I first started playing, i kind of sucked, but after about 10 hours of play, I learned the style of the game and I caught on. The game is so unbielevably realistic and the detail to every thing is excellent. (except for bots, which are very porly coded) To find out more about the game, just buy and play, I have a feeling that If you give it some time (like with any game) you will learn to love it.… Expand
  92. JohnS.
    Aug 31, 2007
    8
    Great game! Although some will like it, other not so much. This is more of a simulation, then an arcade, shoot-em-up style war game. It has a unique experience every time you play it, and on the simulation side of things, this game pretty much covers as much as it can.
  93. AceGec3D
    Sep 21, 2007
    10
    It's extreamly edictive! AND REALISTIC! If they payed a little more attention to the sound, like in Half Life 2, then it could be one of the most realistic games ever! Oh, and by the way, realism is key to any game. Thats why realistic games get better scores. And by the way, don't be so lazy and say "Oh, this is taking so long! *boom* I'm dead :(" Resulving idea's:It's extreamly edictive! AND REALISTIC! If they payed a little more attention to the sound, like in Half Life 2, then it could be one of the most realistic games ever! Oh, and by the way, realism is key to any game. Thats why realistic games get better scores. And by the way, don't be so lazy and say "Oh, this is taking so long! *boom* I'm dead :(" Resulving idea's: Think what the real soldiers had to put up with and TAKE COVER! AND TACTICS! STAY IN SQUADS, NEVER LEAVE SOME ONE BEHIND! RELOAD BEFORE GOING INTO COMBAT, AND USE IRONSIGHTS! AND ITS ALWAYS HARD TO SEE PEOPLE AT DISTANCES! THATS WHY YOU GET GLASSES!

    Thank you!
    Sweet ass game!    … Expand
  94. SebastianB
    Jan 19, 2008
    10
    The best game ever!
  95. SebastianB
    Dec 21, 2008
    10
    The best game ever!
  96. LeandroD.
    Mar 16, 2008
    10
    The best WWII shoot game.
  97. SteveL
    Apr 23, 2008
    5
    I got this game because I enjoyed DoDS and wanted to try something "more". It is overall immersive and exciting for the first few days of play. I didn't like the look and bouncing of MG rounds, and aiming is irritating. Bolt action means I have to aim but the ironsights are annoying, the realistic "scope sway" is also pointless and annoying. due to the ranges I usually have to aim I got this game because I enjoyed DoDS and wanted to try something "more". It is overall immersive and exciting for the first few days of play. I didn't like the look and bouncing of MG rounds, and aiming is irritating. Bolt action means I have to aim but the ironsights are annoying, the realistic "scope sway" is also pointless and annoying. due to the ranges I usually have to aim perfectly for small specs but cant, because I cant see the guys and when I do I don't get that half second to aim (again the pointless sway), top players all take the good classes and everyone else is just for being farmed. Too many grenades, perhaps limiting one grenade each to assault class, for realism I am surprised they totally overlooked grenade spam. Took the time to sight up and shoot an enemy in the back in the same room who wasn't moving and hadn't noticed me, like a meter in front, I didn't hit, dunno if thats a bug but that made me close the game there and then. Some maps look okay but others look pretty ugly and unreal. Tank fights are fun, even if sometimes I am shooting an enemy tank and nothing happens and they can just one hit me, other times I got a good fight and kill ratio. Overall I appreciate the effort for realism, but as has been said, the reality is that WW2 was the most miserable waste of human life ever, and nothing makes you feel more like a dehumanized tool of armed giants with morale hanging on a string like getting killed again and again in such frustrating circumstances like RO. If your a hardcore realism gamer, enjoy steep learning curves, and don't mind imbalance and BS, and have a good group of friends/clan signed up for teamwork and VOIP, get it, if not, you'll probably be excited wih it at first but quickly lose interest within a week or two.… Expand
  98. Mikael
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    This game might be the best second world war game ever made and on the war game genre its on my list second best game ever after OFP.
  99. VincentV.
    Jul 31, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome, very well balanced, what a satifaction when you start to play well. Less harder to play than quake 3.
  100. PaulH.
    Aug 25, 2008
    10
    Just great, realism brings you back into ww2.
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#34 Best PC Game of 2006
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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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