I would like to begin by saying that this game is kind of dead at the moment. It has around 500 players everyday, with 2 euro servers and 1 American server with about 32/64 each. If you wanna play this game, bots are gonna be your best bet. I'm sorry to inform you. If your willing to play with unpopulated servers and or bots, then please read the following review below.


Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad/Rising Storm. I have fond memories of these games, but these games are not for everyone. If you don't believe me, look at the player numbers. This game is a fps like no other, where you get to play during the bloodiest battle on the bloodiest front on the bloodiest war in history; World war 2, The Eastern Front, Stalingrad.

Now a little history is required to get the best enjoyment out of this game. The year is 1942, 3 years have pasted since Germany Blitzed through western powers. This lead to the German High Command in 1941 to start a new millitary operation in the east; the invasion of Russia: Barbarossa. a full year has passed, and the Germans are getting desprate. Despite the grand victories against the Russians, they are losing more men and material they cannot replenise, including the most important one petrolium. Without it, the whole of the Panzer Army, Luftwaffe, and homefront would cease to work, leading to total collapse. In turn, the Germans launch their hail marie: Case blue, the invasion of Baku and Stalingrad. The fight won't be easy, as the Russians, who faced disaster after disaster, still have a large, albeit lackluster army, with morale at it's highest. The Russians knew that if Baku was lost, so would their oil supply, and with it, the start of the destruction of the Soviet Union. Stalin, the leader of the USSR knew this and had started order 227. Which to summraize in one sentance: NOT ONE STEP BACKWARDS. The Soviets and the Germans know that a grand battle is about to begin which will lead to the fate of their respective nations. It is only a matter of time until the winner to determined. This is where you, the player comes in. Shall you defend your motherland, and not move backwards in the name of Russia and Stalin? Or will you fight for your Fatherland and purge the land of the slavic filth?

Ok, so after I bore you with that, lets move on to gameplay. This game is pretty hardcore. This isn't like COD or Battlefield where you move around and get kills. You could do that, but you sure as hell need to know WTH you are doing there. If you aren't careful, you will be picked off. Check your corners, and make sure that your squad leaders use smoke so you can push up and win. You should try riflemen as it will give you some good habits such as being carful since you know you can't spray and prey to win. I'm going to let you know, you are going to die a lot. I did, you will too. It is just a part of the program. Keep playing, and you will learn. Good luck!

I would like to begin by saying that this game is kind of dead at the moment. It has around 500 players everyday, with 2 euro servers and 1 American server with about 32/64 each. If you wanna play this game, bots are gonna be your best bet. I'm sorry to inform you. If your willing to play with unpopulated servers and or bots, then please read the following review below. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad/Rising Storm. I have fond memories of these games, but these games are not for everyone. If you don't believe me, look at the player numbers. This game is a fps like no other, where you get to play during the bloodiest battle on the bloodiest front on the bloodiest war in history; World war 2, The Eastern Front, Stalingrad. Now a little history is required to get the best enjoyment out of this game. The year is 1942, 3 years have pasted since Germany Blitzed through western powers. This lead to the German High Command in 1941 to start a new millitary operation in the east; the invasion of Russia: Barbarossa. a full year has passed, and the Germans are getting desprate. Despite the grand victories against the Russians, they are losing more men and material they cannot replenise, including the most important one petrolium. Without it, the whole of the Panzer Army, Luftwaffe, and homefront would cease to work, leading to total collapse. In turn, the Germans launch their hail marie: Case blue, the invasion of Baku and Stalingrad. The fight won't be easy, as the Russians, who faced disaster after disaster, still have a large, albeit lackluster army, with morale at it's highest. The Russians knew that if Baku was lost, so would their oil supply, and with it, the start of the destruction of the Soviet Union. Stalin, the leader of the USSR knew this and had started order 227. Which to summraize in one sentance: NOT ONE STEP BACKWARDS. The Soviets and the Germans know that a grand battle is about to begin which will lead to the fate of their respective nations. It is only a matter of time until the winner to determined. This is where you, the player comes in. Shall you defend your motherland, and not move backwards in the name of Russia and Stalin? Or will you fight for your Fatherland and purge the land of the slavic filth? Ok, so after I bore you with that, lets move on to gameplay. This game is pretty hardcore. This isn't like COD or Battlefield where you move around and get kills. You could do that, but you sure as hell need to know WTH you are doing there. If you aren't careful, you will be picked off. Check your corners, and make sure that your squad leaders use smoke so you can push up and win. You should try riflemen as it will give you some good habits such as being carful since you know you can't spray and prey to win. I'm going to let you know, you are going to die a lot. I did, you will too. It is just a part of the program. Keep playing, and you will learn. Good luck!