Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad - Digital Deluxe Edition
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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad – Digital Deluxe Edition contains the following extra content:
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Day 1 Unlock of the Elite Assault Weapons (MKb 42(H) and AVT-40)
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Day 1 Unlock of the Semi Auto Sniper Weapons (SVT-40 and G 41(W))
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2 playable characters for Killing Floor – WW2 Russian and German Soldier re-enactors unlocked in KF the moment you purchase
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Access to the final phase of the closed beta
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad, the leading tactical multiplayer WWII shooter on the PC, will take the award winning Red Orchestra franchise into the next generation of gaming. Cutting edge graphics and audio built using the Unreal Engine 3, inventive features and streamlined realism will deliver an unrivalled tactical shooter experience.
Heroes of Stalingrad will focus on the Battle of Stalingrad and the surrounding operations, both German and Russian, from July 1942 to February 1943. The game allows the player to experience one of the most brutal battles in all of human history. Delivering unrivalled accuracy and attention to detail, along with gritty, vicious combat in multiplayer and single-player modes the game will feature everything from quick, brutal firefights to more intricate and challenging tactical modes.
Features:
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Red Orchestra multiplayer taken to new heights: The brutal, gritty Red Orchestra gameplay has been enhanced, expanded and made more accessible. Gameplay modes as instantly recognizable as Firefight (Tripwire's take on Team Death Match), single-life gaming redefined in Countdown mode - and the Territory mode already beloved by the hundreds of thousands of Red Orchestra players worldwide.
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Stalingrad Campaign: Before heading online hone your skills in one of two campaigns that recreate the battle for Stalingrad from both the German and Russian sides. Featuring open non-linear environments and unscripted gameplay players make their own path through the battlefield. Heroes: Achieve the ultimate goal and become a Hero online. Players with hero status inspire troops around them and cause fear in their enemies. Heroes have access to the best and rarest weapons and will stand out visually from the rest of the soldiers.
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First person cover system: Experience the ultimate firefights that a cover system allows, from the immersion of a first person view. Peek or blind fire over and around cover and more. Unique Focus – the Battle of Stalingrad in depth: takes the familiar WWII genre into a unique direction. Far removed from the well-trodden Normandy setting, gameplay is based on fresh scenarios and actions the player has never experienced before. Follow the German army as they assault the city of Stalingrad, to the banks of the Volga. Follow the Soviet army as it holds the city against all the odds then destroys the Axis forces.
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WWII weaponry redefined: true to life ballistics, bullet penetration, breathing, adjustable sights, free aim, weapon bracing, photo-real graphics and more, create WWII weaponry that has no equal.
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Immersive First Person Tank Warfare: experience what it was like to fight inside one of these metal beasts in WWII with the most immersive first person tank warfare ever created. Fully modeled 3d interiors, a full AI crew, and advanced armour and damage systems create a unique tanking experience.
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Morale: Experience what it is like to be a soldier in one of the bloodiest conflicts in history and the importance of a soldier’s state of mind and how it can turn the tide of battle. Suppress your enemies and gain the advantage in combat!
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Persistent Stats Tracking and Player Progression: Persistence constantly gives the gamer something to strive for and keeps them playing. Grow in rank, earn achievements, improve your abilities, and become a Hero!
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Enhanced Unreal® Engine™ 3: Built on an enhanced version of Unreal Engine 3 the game features cutting edge visuals and features.
Customer reviews
70
A flawed improvement
Genocide | Nov. 12, 2011 | See all Genocide's reviews »The gameplay in RO2 has some improvements, but overall it is a step back for most fans of the original. Recoil is vastly improved over RO1, which made you question whether you were a trained soldier. Some guns are far too accurate at long ranges that have left players frustrated with weapon balance. Weapon loadouts have changed from RO1, which now all each team too many people to play semi-auto and auto weapons. It ruins a lot of strategy involved in key weapons assisting team strategies. Team strategy is also lost because of the close spawn points and being able to spawn on squad leaders. RO1 forced players to be cautious or they would have to wait 3-4 minutes to get back in action. In RO2 you spawn right near the action so players have an incentive to go Rambo.
The graphics during the beta were some of the best I have seen on the Unreal 3 engine, but unfortunately Tripwire was forced to scale back the detail because of issues people had running the game smoothly. The building structures are still awesome. If you compare some of the WW2 photographs with the maps in RO2, you will be amazed at the level of detail and accuracy Tripwire put into it. Gun and character models are greatly improved as well. Tripwire also included some DX11 features.
If you are a huge fan of RO1 that likes team strategy and long fights then I would avoid RO2, but If you prefer a WW2 FPS with a blend of casual and realistic gameplay, then this game is just for you.
72
Great experience
Zyinxz | Nov. 10, 2011 | See all Zyinxz's reviews »The single player campaign wasn't that great. I feel as if there's no real heart felt connection at all. It's just a matter of getting from point A to point B. The gameplay was mediocre at best. It might not be the very best, but if you're really bored one day, you might end up playing the campaign.
The multiplayer of the game was the main attraction. I expected a lot from RO2 MP, and it sure didn't disappoint me. This game requires tactics and great patience. While playing the game, I noticed that if you die, you'll be forced to learn from your mistake. Waiting 20 seconds just to respawn is a bit overkill, especially with the map size.
If you're looking for a PC game, this is it. For the price you pay, you really can't go wrong with this game unless the style isn't your cup of tea. This game isn't for everyone, you do need some practising in order to be one of the top dog.
90
Great game, will be even better soon
Quizn0s | Oct. 29, 2011 | See all Quizn0s's reviews »If you're tired of the same old fps being released every year (I'm looking at you, Call of Duty), then this may just be the game for you. It's a World War II game, but don't turn it down just yet. It's very realistic, in that it has ballistics, realistic damage, and no crosshair, among other things, but it's not a simulator like ArmA II. I'd say that it's about 75% simulator and 25% arcade.
When the game released, it was full of bugs, glitches, and gameplay oddities. Since then, they've been ironed out, but some still remain. However, Tripwire Interactive has a history of releasing new content for their games even years after they come out. They released new maps and patches for Red Orchestra Ostfront years after its release, and I'm positive the same will happen with this game. Once the SDK is released, many amazing mods will start to appear, and even more maps will be released. Overall, this game has a bright future.
To sum this game up, it has amazing graphics, great multiplayer gameplay, a mediocre singleplayer, and other modes coming like co-op. The gameplay will have you coming back for more and more, and every kill is extremely satisfying. I recommend it for any FPS fan.
90
An almost perfect gem!
howzcat | Oct. 16, 2011 | See all howzcat's reviews »The game release had some bugs..it was to be expected. But TWI, as we all should know, supports their games FULLY!
So, after a couple of patches, the game is heading in the right direction. But enough of technical aspects..
If you like a FPS that isn't a mindless run and gun (a la MW) look no further. Three game "difficulties", ranging from the more arcadish "Relaxed Realism" to "Hardcore Realism" there's something for everyone.
In my opinion, a must have game for everyone interested in more "substantial" FPS. Don't forget, Tripwire will always update their game, mod support is there from before the game's launch (a quasi-official mod will be released in the coming months) and you can expect the community to create much more content.
So, in short, the few bugs left are being ironed out very quickly, game is awesome!!! and much more content coming to you in the near future.
This game (and Tripwire Interactive) are PC gaming's last hope for a bright future! Checkout now, and see you on the battlefield!
55
Great game, but with too many flaws
stormx360 | Oct. 8, 2011 | See all stormx360's reviews »I'm writing this based on its current state, At the moment the game is extremely bugged, they've recently had to reset the ranks plus the steam acheivements that are tied to the game due to the score and achievement tracking being bugged, the game freezes alot and is generally unoptimised, If you can look past the issues with the freezing, glitches, buggy score tracking and achievements you will find a great FPS.
I have faith that Tripwire will sort all the issues out with the game, and infact, i'm hoping that I can write a more positive review one day, but based on the current state of the game I will have to review it 55. I am however looking forward to the various mods that will be released for the game in the coming months.
I'd however easily say to get the original Red Orchestra game if you're looking for an amazing FPS with a very steep learning curve (trust me on this, you'll always feel like you need to improve after hours and hours of gameplay. There is also the darkest hour mod for the original game which adds new maps and weapons to the base game. I honestly hope I can write better review once some of the issues are fixed however.