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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad PC
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76 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 375 Ratings

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  • Summary: Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is the follow-up to Tripwire's original hit multiplayer PC title, Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, which has gone on to sell nearly half a million units since launch. This time, the game will feature a greatly expanded multi-player experience, with multiple new game modes, a complete first person cover system, destructible terrain, enhanced weapon mechanics and realistic WWII combat made truly accessible. In addition, the game will feature single-player and co-op game modes, allowing the player to play a full campaign from the Russian and, for the first time in a first person shooter, from the German point of view. Tripwire's renowned weapon handling improved even further, with new features and sounds. And tanks created with fully-operational 3D interiors, hugely enhancing the original game’s vehicle experience.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. CPUGamer
    Nov 27, 2011
    90
    The basic fact is that Red Orchestra 2 spoils you. Playing any other shooter, especially one that claims to be realistic, after going through a few rounds in RO2 is bound to be a disappointment.
  2. GameFocus
    Sep 23, 2011
    72
    Red Orchestra 2 is a fickle monster. On the one hand, the innovative gameplay and close attention to realism and detail give this release tons of potential. Unfortunately, the amount of bugs present coupled with the most clueless AI we've seen in awhile takes away a lot from what this game has to offer.
  3. Machinima
    Sep 22, 2011
    40
    I can appreciate the goals and gumption of the game's small development staff, but the game is just painful to play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 128 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 217
  3. Negative: 68 out of 217
  1. JonHorkman
    8
    RO2 is a great game. I have played a lot of FPSs and tend to go for the more realistic ones usually. Add to that my fascination with WW2 and the Eastern front in particular, I think Tripwire does a great job capturing capturing the feeling of the Eastern front. Gameplay wise, I have tons of fun with this game. I don't know what most of these reviewers are doing, but I don't really encounter many bugs. The only real fault of this game is the lack of a community and the fact that most servers are just filled with bots. The best thing you can do for that is to go on the Tripwire forums and find clan/community servers and cherry pick when/where to play. Europe seems to have a better community of players than the US for sure. Someone on here went on and on about the caned voices but honestly it isn't that bad, I like it actually, though I will admit there could be more options for that. The graphics are good not great, but they do the job effectively. For a small company, I feel they did a good job, I think it looks good. I give this title 8.0. I'd give it higher if there community was stronger. Still worth picking up if you value tactics over twitch gameplay. I can play this title for hours, and have a blast.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. Barney99
    6
    Meh, could have definitely benefited from at least another year in production. Hopefully future patches will deliver, the game is better now than at least but still not that great.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. ABNMP
    2
    You can find many free shooters to play that excel over this in almost every fashion. I bought the game looking for a team based experience but ended up getting killed over and over and over in a graphically sub par game. I would use the word HORRID to describe this tripe, but it would not convey the truth of my sentiment. Avoid this. You have been warned.… Expand
    • 7 of 9 users said yes

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