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Day of Defeat

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 22 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 638 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Activision
Developer: Valve
Genre(s): First-Person Shooter, Action
Players: 32
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: May 6, 2003
Summary
Day of Defeat is the latest online action experience from Valve, makers of "Half-Life" and "Counter-Strike." Stationed in the heat of WWII's European theater of war, players join the ranks of an elite military squad. Missions are based on key historical operations. And, as war rages, squads must battle as a unit to achieve victory. The game pits players in Axis vs. Allies battles in Western Europe at the height of the war in 1944. A class based first person action game, players can take the role of snipers, infantry, machine gunner, rifleman and sergeant. The game features authentic weaponry, multiple modes of play and 10 new multiplayer maps of action, 15 total. There are also a host of graphics enhancements, including new character models and animations, increased textures and new particle effects. There's even a new class of characters so now gamers can choose to play as a British soldier. [Valve]
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GameZone
An insanely fun, insanely addictive, experience. The very nature of the game promotes teamwork and communication, and there are always memorable moments to be had.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
The sound of bullets whizzing past your ear or slamming into some nearby surface is disturbingly realistic. [Aug 2003, p.102]
PC Gamer
Thirty dollars may seem a bit hefty for a free modification, but the incredible experience is well worth the price of admission. [Aug 2003, p.72]
GameNow
A fun game that's worth playing, whether you download it for free or buy it. [July 2003, p.63]
Gaming Age
Getting into a game is incredibly easy, and the action draws you in like a real war movie.
Read Full Review >ActionTrip
And, even with those minor lag issues and outdated graphics, we honestly recommend the game to both hardcore DoD modders and genre newbies.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
For those without "Half-Life" or the motivation to download the hefty mod files, Day of Defeat is a worthwhile contender for your time.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Despite its flaws, Day of Defeat offers unusually intense gameplay with excellent pacing, good weapons, and a really fine combination of all-out action and teamwork.
Read Full Review >Computer Games Magazine
DoD still has incredibly good gameplay, and with things like realistic gun recoil and the near requirement to stand still or go prone for any sort of firing accuracy, it's much more difficult than most WWII games. [Sept 2003, p.84]
TotalGames.net
DOD irresistibly draws you back for more time and time again. The level designs shine above so many other team-based shooters and provide the perfect stage for some unbeatably tense shootouts.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
Once you go online, the adrenaline rush is unsurpassed. [June 2003, p.57]
Computer Gaming World
The newly redone character models are quite detailed, and the sound, with whizzing bullets and explosions adding real tension, is fantastic. [Aug 2003, p.76]
IGN
The sense of satisfaction you feel in taking a crucial victory location or taking out four enemies in a row simply can't be beat.
Read Full Review >Adrenaline Vault
Valve has proved quite effectively that solid level design and an embarrassment of style will outshine all the fanciest smoke and mirrors that todays cutting-edge technologies have to offer.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
Day of Defeat isn't the most powerful gun in the armory, but it is the most reliable. [July 2003, p.73]
Armchair Empire
The level design makes up for much of the graphical shortcomings.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Combined with the budget presentation all around, Day of Defeat feels like a bit of letdown in the end.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Compared to the new crop of tactical shooters such as "Return to Castle Wolfenstein," Day of Defeat may seem like a sparse offering but the straightforward gameplay is certain to captivate.
Yahoo! Games
The problem is that it cannot escape its mod roots, looking very dated and feeling rather uninspired - ironic considering many of its features were the inspiration for the successful WWII titles that followed it.
Read Full Review >PC Format
We admit that the dynamic has changed. Weaponry feels less accurate, the maps are smaller, though we dont see the inherent problem in that. Its true you can no longer hear the enemys footsteps, but this isnt a fatal oversight.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
The gameplay is limited in scope and the maps are repetitive in theme, if not design. The visuals are decent enough, but definitely not up to the standards of most modern releases.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 638 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
hawksbill gave it a9:
I have been playing this since alpha. This game promotes teamwork and use of your environment. Weapons are all unique in recoil, ammunition capacity, and accuracy. It may be no treat to look at but what it lacks in visuals it puts out in game play. There are no pauses in action respawns are almost instant after death. You will be glued to your monitor for hours. Just give it a try.
S C gave it an8:
I will say, its not the best with soundtracks or graphics with our new games these days, but this game is extremely fun and addicting. The mods on the levels are always fun and the people are great. This game is a must play for the exciting experience.
Kevin T. gave it a10:
One of the best game of half life history. You can play either as American, British or the German, depending on a map and side you choose, Once you choose a side, theres lot of class you can choose. the grpahic are pretty good and looks great and it runs amazing than DODS. I highly recommend this game over DODS.
Kit - gave it a10:
This is one of the best games I have ever played. I get 100% game enjoyment playing this, and I feel that even though the graphics may have been improved in the later released source version, the heart of dod remains with 1.3!
Matthieu C. gave it a10:
A very good game indeed, with attractive gameplay and an incredible feeling !!!
e2 gave it a10:
This is the best designed WW2 game there is. I don't see how anyone could give this less than a 90. It has the most solid gameplay design even though its 8 years old.
Marco S. gave it a10:
top game ever. skill, teamplay, timing, haxshoots, beautiful and calibrated maps.
