Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1300 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 144 out of 1300
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  1. PaulB
    Nov 11, 2009
    10
    Best WW2 game i've played. Very epic moments from when you're trying to bayonette the russian lurking in the next room too when you stand a mile away and take out that tiger tank with your T34 :)
  2. PatrickW
    Dec 23, 2009
    10
    I love realistic games and this one is the most realistic game i ever saw. It's better than americas army 2 and 3 and its in World War 2.
  3. BryanV
    Mar 15, 2009
    6
    While the game offers an interesting slow down yet exciting aspect to FPS WWII games, there are sincere problems with the interaction with the terrain, the ability to identify friend from foe, and the lack of introduction into the game feels as if it's just a "dive in and see if you can swim".
  4. MarkP
    Mar 15, 2009
    5
    Puts way too much emphasis on camping. If you like camping then this game is for you, if you dont, stay the hell away from this. Most of the time you spend aiming at little tiny pixels way off in the distance. This gets really tedious. Even though this game tries to aim for realism you cant help but be taken out of that mood when you see the god awful player animations. Games made in 2000 Puts way too much emphasis on camping. If you like camping then this game is for you, if you dont, stay the hell away from this. Most of the time you spend aiming at little tiny pixels way off in the distance. This gets really tedious. Even though this game tries to aim for realism you cant help but be taken out of that mood when you see the god awful player animations. Games made in 2000 had better animations than this.… Expand
  5. ZachP.
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    Its a great game beacuse of how realistic the gameplay is in all situations of the combat.
  6. ChrisZ.
    Dec 26, 2006
    9
    This is an excellent game. Only the immature and bad players of other games will dislike this. If you can play a game without crosshairs, then you will love this. If not, go back to Counter-Strike where you belong.
  7. JanHeidal
    Dec 27, 2006
    10
    The most immersing WW2 (or any war for that matter) game yet, it feels like you are really there! Sounds, the visuals - everything top notch. Very hard learning curve, but that's a + in my book! Everything shouldn't be easy.
  8. MichaelM.
    Dec 26, 2007
    8
    Steep learning curve if you're use to traditional FPSs. But if you're willing to put in a little time, it's worth the effort.
  9. JubjubM.
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    Great game, very intesive and addicted. it's answone. Best ever multiplayer game.
  10. Tim`W
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    This game still absolutely rocks! Just compare the '10's' to the "2's" and it's clear that this has been a groundbreaking and long lived favorite for 90% of the people here. From reading most of the negative posts it's clear that alot of the posters do not have a good enough computer, have not bothered to adjust their settings or simply don't understand This game still absolutely rocks! Just compare the '10's' to the "2's" and it's clear that this has been a groundbreaking and long lived favorite for 90% of the people here. From reading most of the negative posts it's clear that alot of the posters do not have a good enough computer, have not bothered to adjust their settings or simply don't understand the concept of 'realism'. When somebody complains that getting shot in the leg caused him to not be able to run you've got to wonder if he's thought this out. With the Europe '44 mod out and Red Orchestra 2 on the way I'd like to encourage any body who doesn't yet own this game to buy it and play on-line, Yeah, you will get your ass handed to you the first few hours, but then when you sight up on a kraut from 40 meters and take him out for the first time you will be HOOKED!… Expand
  11. EllEzDee
    Jun 8, 2011
    10
    Has anyone said "immersive" yet? No? I will then: i've lost count of the number of times i've been pinned down by bullet fire and huddled up in a ball (or rather, gone prone...) out of fear for my life. In any other game, namely CoD, i'd have been sprinting head on into whoever's shooting at me so i can stick him with my 2 inch knife. The effect is even further enforced in the freeHas anyone said "immersive" yet? No? I will then: i've lost count of the number of times i've been pinned down by bullet fire and huddled up in a ball (or rather, gone prone...) out of fear for my life. In any other game, namely CoD, i'd have been sprinting head on into whoever's shooting at me so i can stick him with my 2 inch knife. The effect is even further enforced in the free modification "Darkest Hour" where the bullets snap and crackle (like rice krispies?) around you and make your screen go dizzy.
    It's a fantastic game. As has been said in the berjillion reviews, don't go into it hoping to run and gun because you'll lose your limbs faster than you can say "ACHTUNG".
    Play it like you're a real soldier in a real environment. A real soldier who can respawn...    … Expand
  12. Lizard-King
    Mar 9, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game can be described with three words: great but hard! If you manage the hard learning theres no better WW2 shooter then Red Orchestra! Intense firefights, realistic tank combat and combined arms fights like you never seen them before! It´s shipped with two mods "Darkest Hour"(West Front) and "Mare Nostrum" (African Front) that still get updates with new tanks, guns and for example mortars! Anyone who downrated this game, just isn´t good enough for this game and should go back and play CoD! Try it handle the hard learning curve and enjoy the greatest FPS of all times!… Expand
  13. Barman1942
    Mar 13, 2011
    10
    A breath of fresh air for the tired, worn out WW2 genre. Red Orchestra 2 is a multi-player focused game that transports you to the massive Eastern Front of the Second World War, playing as either a heroic Red Army grunt or a brave German soldier. Red Orchestra is a near perfect blend of realism, fun and atmosphere, and will leave you shaking at the end of every match.
  14. Anderson
    Dec 13, 2011
    10
    I love this game, it has the charm, the immersion, the tactics and even the music to make you know what was WW2 about. Sure you can't say it's like war, but it presents it in a respectful manner.
  15. rossmum
    May 15, 2011
    10
    Unlike many games which try to cater to everybody at the expense of overall quality, RO:O knows who it's aimed at and it hits the nail on the head completely. Like every game, it has its flaws - the engine is dated and there are some bugs that linger - but unlike most games, it is an honest, well-made tactical shooter that shirks gimmicky game features or 'cinematic' visuals or sequencesUnlike many games which try to cater to everybody at the expense of overall quality, RO:O knows who it's aimed at and it hits the nail on the head completely. Like every game, it has its flaws - the engine is dated and there are some bugs that linger - but unlike most games, it is an honest, well-made tactical shooter that shirks gimmicky game features or 'cinematic' visuals or sequences for gritty realism. The game's pacing is perfect, and the map selection is good; the plethora of custom maps available, many of which are professional-quality, only serves to enhance the experience further. Despite the age of the engine the game's atmosphere and accuracy are superb, down to every last stitch on the uniforms of its Russian and German soldiers.

    RO isn't for everyone, but for its realism level, the learning curve really isn't that steep; TWI's approach of keeping things simple has worked wonders, and it takes most players little more than a few games to adjust to the gameplay. If you're someone who can't live without a crosshair, or think that the weapons in Counter-Strike reload too slowly, or just plain can't go without shooting someone every five seconds - stay away. No doubt some of the negative reviews here are from these kinds of gamers, and they would be within their rights to say the same to me about Counter-Strike. Don't play a game you won't enjoy. With that said, RO is a lot more accessible than games like ArmA or Jagged Alliance, and the payoffs for good teamwork are more immediately apparent.

    Overall, I'm going to have to rate RO at a 10/10 on principle. The game is immensely enjoyable for those who shy away from the twitch shooters that flood the FPS market today and it's aged well - servers are often still full around the clock. The gameplay, atmosphere and most of the level design are some of the best I've seen in any game, let alone of this class. An absolute must-buy for any serious tactical shooter fan and a must-try for anyone interested in WWII history, and I suspect it will remain so long after the sequel is released later this year.    … Expand
  16. FraserCDN
    Jun 14, 2011
    9
    The best WW2 realism game out. I pre ordered through steam and this is one of the games I can say 100% was worth the money. I have 300+ hours in this game and I dont plan on stopping till RO2 comes out. Tripwire is the only dev team I trust any more, I know they will put out a game that is worth the money. Ill be buying RO2 day 1.
  17. tech-noir
    Sep 5, 2013
    4
    It's possible that this was playable several years ago, but in 2013, it's useless. There are only six populated servers available, with the closest one being for custom sniper maps only and having a ping of 150, while the other servers have pings ranging from 240 to 300 and higher.
  18. Kuroko
    Sep 23, 2011
    10
    A true masterpiece, that has a still unmatched gameplay, and the proof of that is that there are full servers even after 5 years after its release. I recommend to pick this one up if you can.
  19. katyusha
    Sep 30, 2011
    10
    the community is almost dead now because it's a 5+ year old game and the sequel is already out but this is probably the best FPS i've ever played. it had the perfect mix of realism and gameplay balance. sadly tripwire has dumbed down the sequel to appeal more to the mainstream market so we will probably never see a shooter as good as this again, until maybe the guys who made the Darkestthe community is almost dead now because it's a 5+ year old game and the sequel is already out but this is probably the best FPS i've ever played. it had the perfect mix of realism and gameplay balance. sadly tripwire has dumbed down the sequel to appeal more to the mainstream market so we will probably never see a shooter as good as this again, until maybe the guys who made the Darkest Hour mod for Ostfront make their own game. RIP Ostfront you were the best damn ww2 game i've ever played.… Expand
  20. ghost_of_war
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    A game of pure realism brilliance unmatched by any other FPS out there. This game however does have a very specific audience appealing to those who are into hardcore realism (one shot kills, no cross-hairs, etc)
    Highly recommended.
  21. ANiChowy
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    This is a game that the major developers should look to for pointers on how to make a refreshing FPS experience. Veterans of other first person shooters may feel uneasy upon entering Red Orchestra, because in this game you will not be allowed to run about in the open with no care in the world for very long at all. The atmosphere of war produced in this game is excellent, and when fullyThis is a game that the major developers should look to for pointers on how to make a refreshing FPS experience. Veterans of other first person shooters may feel uneasy upon entering Red Orchestra, because in this game you will not be allowed to run about in the open with no care in the world for very long at all. The atmosphere of war produced in this game is excellent, and when fully immersed it can be quite scary to have bullets flying over your head in the midst of battle, while desperately trying to take down some enemies with your bolt-action rifle. This game is probably the best FPS I've played.… Expand
  22. Alesio572
    Apr 11, 2012
    9
    I am a fanatic of WWII games but this one is really fantastic!
    The mods are generally weak on the new models and the new factions have a poor armory.
    The multiplayer mode is very difficult to use because you have to wait a lot of time.
    But the single player mode is wonderful, simply!
    you can personalize everything and i like it very much!
    Especially because in the Mare Nostrum mod there is Italy!
  23. Hudson633
    Aug 15, 2012
    8
    Singleplayer is a pointless shoot-em-up with objectives, winning or losing depending on the difficulty. Multiplayer is a pointless try-shoot-em-up with objectives, winning or losing depends on which team has the most talent or communication. The whole point of the game, I think, is the gritty experience of getting stuck into a trench with a deadly rifle, daring to pop your head up to getSingleplayer is a pointless shoot-em-up with objectives, winning or losing depending on the difficulty. Multiplayer is a pointless try-shoot-em-up with objectives, winning or losing depends on which team has the most talent or communication. The whole point of the game, I think, is the gritty experience of getting stuck into a trench with a deadly rifle, daring to pop your head up to get into the fight. Shooting can be brutal, constant deaths, or finding a good spot and getting several kills. I once got into a bayonet scuffle with a player in a room, my heart was pounding when I saw him storm in. It was one-on-one, I don't remember who killed who in the end, I just remember that my hands were shaking, and I loved it. Tank combat mixing with infantry is done well here, worth it if it's on sale and you enjoy experience gameplay, this is definitely not arcade fun. Mare Nostrum and Darkest Hour mods are worth a look at for this game.… Expand
  24. TheCrystalShip
    Feb 18, 2013
    10
    This game is so great I don´t know what to say about, first people who say it´s crap can´t play it, it´s to hard for BF and CoD Kiddies! Much people complain about camping, well war is all about camping till the right moment for an attack is there! If you want a really realistic combat experience there´s nothing that can compare with RO:Ost! I would give it 9 points but you get 2 free ModsThis game is so great I don´t know what to say about, first people who say it´s crap can´t play it, it´s to hard for BF and CoD Kiddies! Much people complain about camping, well war is all about camping till the right moment for an attack is there! If you want a really realistic combat experience there´s nothing that can compare with RO:Ost! I would give it 9 points but you get 2 free Mods with it Darkest Hour (Western Front Scenario) and Mare Nostrum (African Scenario) and dudes it just rock on and on! Give it a try, its very cheap on steam!… Expand
  25. kanjam68
    Dec 9, 2012
    10
    A game better played against other online gamers, bots could do a better job. One thing bugs me, why should a small wooden fence or box block the movement ability of tanks.
  26. hr00kjw1
    Dec 11, 2013
    10
    well this is best world war 2 simulater this game will take you to middle of the real war and you will suddenly notice that kingtiger is coming up to you and you'll freak out hell RO2 is bad but you should try DH mod and also i have to say FFUK OFF COD KIDS this place is not where you belong
  27. IsoRee
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    The best and most realistic WW2 FPS/Simulator. Even better with the 'Darkest hour' -mod, please, locate and download it. Adds the Western Front and several US/British/German vehicles and weapons. I have the RO2, but still prefer the RO1 with Darkest hour -mod.
  28. UncleEd
    Oct 31, 2018
    6
    Red Orchestra is a multiplayer shooter set on the Easter Front of WWII. It is an ambitious game for 2006, especially with its emphasis on realism. There is no crosshair, no health or ammo counter and if someone shoots you in the hand, you will drop your weapon. Your enemies won’t have a marker and you will have to identify them based on their uniforms, which can be tense when two soldiersRed Orchestra is a multiplayer shooter set on the Easter Front of WWII. It is an ambitious game for 2006, especially with its emphasis on realism. There is no crosshair, no health or ammo counter and if someone shoots you in the hand, you will drop your weapon. Your enemies won’t have a marker and you will have to identify them based on their uniforms, which can be tense when two soldiers face each other with second thoughts as to whether the other player is a friend or foe. Aside from the realistic approach, one of the biggest strengths of Red Orchestra is its awesome soundtrack, fitting well into the WWII theme.

    As much as I appreciate the ambitious game design, Red Orchestra lacks in the department of fun. In majority of the maps, you are left on a large battlefield. Each team will have limited snipers, who have a huge advantage over other players. You spend the majority of your time walking long distance areas trying to reach the battle zone and often you will find yourself dead before getting into the action. Some maps are focused on tank battles, which can be fun, provided you can find some good teammates who know what they are doing. Unfortunately, the game is on life support and you will rarely find a populated server. It also doesn’t help that the bots are terribly dumb. Contrary to its amazing soundtrack, the animations feel clunky even for a game released in 2006. That being said, the maps offer a good WWII atmosphere.

    Despite its shortcomings, Red Orchestra still has its own charm and character. It is not a bad game per se, but it is hard to recommend it especially for such a saturated theme/genre, war themed online first-person shooters.    … Expand
  29. Chemiker
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    Поиграл с 10 челами вчера вечером, принципе неплохо.
    Реализм это основа, этой игры. Хочешь порулить танком? Зови 2 товарищей, или в одного и рули и наводи пушку ( неодновременно конечно )
    Играя, я опять начал понимать как жизнь коротка на войне, в ВОВ, ибо зазевался - умер, не увидел откуда стреляют - умер, от гранаты - умер, противник умеет стрелять - умер. Немного с трофейного    Поиграл с 10 челами вчера вечером, принципе неплохо.
    Реализм это основа, этой игры. Хочешь порулить танком? Зови 2 товарищей, или в одного и рули и наводи пушку ( неодновременно конечно )

    Играя, я опять начал понимать как жизнь коротка на войне, в ВОВ, ибо зазевался - умер, не увидел откуда стреляют - умер, от гранаты - умер, противник умеет стрелять - умер.
    Немного с трофейного штурмгевера пострелял, неплохо жаль что не долго)

    Фаны первой части играют в Darkest Hour — модификация для Red Orchestra    … Expand
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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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