Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
- March 13, 2006
- Tripwire Interactive
- 1000h median play time
Get on Steam"Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is a realistic WWII first-person shooter with a focus on the Eastern Front. The game features multiplayer combat and a variety of infantry and armored vehicle weapons. The D-Day Anniversary 2016 update includes five new maps for the Darkest Hour mod, free for RO:Ostfront owners. Fight through some of the most intense combat of the war in this immersive and authentic experience."
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Reviews
- The game offers a highly realistic WWII experience with authentic weaponry and immersive gameplay.
- Tank combat is intuitive and adds a unique layer of strategy to the game.
- Despite its age, the game still has a dedicated community and is enjoyable, especially with the Darkest Hour mod.
- The multiplayer community is nearly dead, making it difficult to find active servers.
- The controls can feel clunky and the gameplay is slow-paced, which may not appeal to all players.
- Bots in practice mode are often unhelpful and the game lacks a single-player campaign.
- gameplay118 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its realistic mechanics, intense infantry combat, and strategic depth, while others criticize it for being sluggish, clunky, and lacking modern conveniences. Many appreciate the focus on teamwork and tactical gameplay, but some find the overall experience repetitive and marred by bugs and poor controls. Despite its dated graphics, the game offers a nostalgic and immersive experience for fans of realistic World War II shooters.
“The realism and gameplay are amazing!”
“Infantry combat is intense and incredibly realistic for such an old title, and the armored combat is a fantastic balance between simulation and casual gameplay.”
“Gameplay that makes you think and plan, guns that really feel like mechanical weapons instead of dakka-machines, and realistic troop types (1 sniper per side!), this game is everything a PC FPS should be.”
“The gameplay is incomplete.”
“Overall gameplay wise disappointed.”
“Had to ask for a refund: gameplay is messy, graphics are bad and hinder combat.”
- graphics109 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, especially compared to modern standards, but many players appreciate the effort and care put into its presentation. While some reviews highlight that the visuals may not impress, they often emphasize that the gameplay experience compensates for any graphical shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are deemed decent for a game of its age, with some players enjoying the nostalgic aesthetic despite the lack of high-resolution support.
“The graphics may not be up to par to modern day standards, but you can tell the developers put a lot of love and care into this game.”
“For a 2006 shooter, this game can be graphically very impressive.”
“For the age of the game, the graphics are great; built on a great engine, the game has realistic sound which makes it very immersive.”
“My graphics on a large wide screen monitor looked worse than the photos.”
“Had to ask for a refund: gameplay is messy, graphics are bad and hinder combat.”
“Awful graphics, the controls are awful as well.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its immersive and oppressive qualities, effectively capturing the grim realities of World War II combat, particularly in its portrayal of devastated urban environments like Stalingrad. Players appreciate the combination of sound design, animations, and gameplay that encourages careful teamwork rather than chaotic play, creating a unique and engaging experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a key element that enhances its enjoyment and keeps the community vibrant.
“Incredibly captures the atmosphere of Eastern Front of World War II combat, especially in its visual portrayal of half-destroyed urban environments such as Stalingrad.”
“Atmosphere is done right and it's amazing how the community is still vibrant.”
“The atmosphere, the sound design, the immense struggle to complete objectives while looking around for enemy activities can really get into your head.”
“Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 is a slow-paced realistic tactical shooter with a heavily depressive atmosphere and predominantly bolt-action gameplay, which makes it a unique experience.”
“Incredibly captures the atmosphere of Eastern Front World War II combat, especially in its visual portrayal of half-destroyed urban environments such as Stalingrad.”
- stability16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance on various systems, including low-end laptops, while others experience significant issues such as bugs, crashes, and clunky controls. Despite good graphics on high settings, many players find the overall experience marred by glitches and performance drops.
“The graphics are very good - I run on ultra settings and it looks great, and I have experienced no glitches.”
“Runs great on my cheap little laptop.”
“And it runs great on Windows 10.”
“The controls are weird, resolution is buggy, extremely clunky, etc.”
“No servers, FPS drop, glitches, crash :(”
“Buggy, unfinished piece of crap that is RO2 and RO of.”
- story10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around World War II, offering a perspective from the German side, which some players found appealing after searching for such a narrative. However, many users expressed disappointment due to a lack of missions and the workshop content not being available in English, which detracted from the overall experience.
“I bought this game thinking it had a story after I spent weeks searching the globe for a game that showed the Germans' side of the story.”
“Not enough missions and the workshop is not in English.”
“So by purchasing this game, you actually purchase the full war story of World War II.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with many users highlighting the great soundtrack and appropriate, non-intrusive audio. While the graphics and animations may not have aged well, the soundtrack remains a strong point, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music is great.”
“Nice music, I like it.”
“The soundtrack is appropriate and non-intrusive.”
“Playing Call of Duty 2, I thought it would be the best simulation of the Second World War, but I was mistaken; the soundtrack has been the same for the last 6 years and it's frustrating.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game avoids traditional grinding mechanics, such as stat grinding or unlocks, allowing for a more fluid and accessible gameplay experience. This design choice contributes to a focus on multiplayer and realism without the tedium often associated with military simulations.
“Most realistic and accessible without grinding past restrictions.”
“[*][i]no stat grinding or unlocks[/i].”
“And maybe in 2006 there were already much more realistic games, like Arma Gold Edition, but RO Ostfront was more focused on multiplayer, and despite having many realistic elements, it had a fluid gameplay without feeling overly tedious like many milsims.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its funny walking animations and overall comedic tone. The lighthearted jokes, including quirky references like asparagus and its effects, contribute to an enjoyable experience.
“The walking animations are funny.”
“This game is very cheap, a potato PC can run this, the graphics are not bad, very funny.”
“Does asparagus make your pee smell funny?”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are highly polarized, with some players expressing extreme joy and satisfaction, while others describe intense frustration and pain. Despite these mixed feelings, many still find the game engaging and enjoyable, indicating a strong emotional connection that keeps them coming back. Overall, it evokes a wide range of emotions, from happiness to chaos.
“This game made me feel so happy.”
“Very sigma game, made me feel like an absolute chad. 10/10.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally effective, with performance issues resolving when players change their focus. The graphics and sound effects are considered appropriate for the era of the game's release, contributing to a solid overall performance experience.
“The graphics are reasonable for the time it was made, the sound effects are good, and the performance is excellent.”
“The performance returns to normal if you avert your gaze.”
