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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]
| PUBLISHER: |
Activision |
| DEVELOPER: |
Valve |
| GENRE(S): |
First-Person Shooter, Action |
| PLAYERS: |
32 |
| ESRB RATING: |
T (Teen) |
| RELEASE DATE: |
May 6, 2003 |

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...
90
2404.org
Not bad for a project that started out in a college dorm.

90
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.

85
Game Informer
The sound of bullets whizzing past your ear or slamming into some nearby surface is disturbingly realistic. [Aug 2003, p.102]
84
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]
83
GameNow
A fun game that's worth playing, whether you download it for free or buy it. [July 2003, p.63]
83
Gaming Age
Getting into a game is incredibly easy, and the action draws you in like a real war movie.

82
ActionTrip
And, even with those minor lag issues and outdated graphics, we honestly recommend the game to both hardcore DoD modders and genre newbies.

82
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.

81
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.

80
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]
80
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.

80
Play Magazine
Once you go online, the adrenaline rush is unsurpassed. [June 2003, p.57]
80
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]
80
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.

80
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.

80
GMR Magazine
Day of Defeat isn't the most powerful gun in the armory, but it is the most reliable. [July 2003, p.73]
77
Armchair Empire
The level design makes up for much of the graphical shortcomings.

75
GameSpy
Combined with the budget presentation all around, Day of Defeat feels like a bit of letdown in the end.

70
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.
70
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.

70
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.

40
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.


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