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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45Experience the most realistic WWII frontline combat on the Eastern Front.
Rising Storm
Rising StormExperience brutal Pacific WWII combat in intense 64-player battles
Overview
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 puts you in the harshest battles of the Eastern Front, delivering an unmatched level of realism in WWII first‑person multiplayer combat. Fight as infantry with authentic weapons or crew iconic Soviet and German tanks, from half‑tracks to the massive IS‑2, and coordinate with teammates via radios and officer commands. The game supports Linux, PC, and Mac, offering cross‑platform multiplayer where you can call in artillery strikes, engage in close‑quarters bayonet fights, and dominate the battlefield with historically accurate tactics and equipment.

Rising Storm expands the Red Orchestra franchise with new Pacific theater locations, letting players fight iconic battles such as Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Saipan. Choose between the United States forces or Imperial Japanese troops and engage in authentic, asymmetrical warfare that emphasizes both firepower and close‑quarter ferocity. The game offers large‑scale multiplayer matches on up to 64 players, featuring beach assaults, jungle skirmishes, night fighting, and unique Japanese tactics like knee mortars, booby‑traps, and banzai charges. Its realistic weapon handling and historical settings deliver a deep, immersive shooter experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Hardcore WWII and simulation gamers
Hardcore WWII Pacific shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$29.99−50%
release date
2006-03-14
2013-05-30
Specifications
developer
Tripwire Interactive
Tripwire Interactive, Antimatter Games
publisher
Bold Games, Avanquest Software Publishing, Tripwire Interactive, Electronic Arts
Tripwire Interactive, Lace Mamba Global
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
PEGI 18+13%
multiplayer
Multiplayer
Multiplayer
critic score
83/100+6%
78/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unparalleled realism in weapons and vehicle handling
  • Cross‑platform multiplayer across Linux, PC, and Mac
  • Deep squad communication and officer commands
  • Extensive variety of authentic WWII equipment
  • Deep historical authenticity
  • Unique asymmetrical mechanics
  • Large 64‑player battles
  • Varied combat environments
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited single‑player content
  • High system requirements for optimal performance
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited single‑player content
  • High system requirements for optimal performance
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