Red Orchestra: Eastern Front 41-45
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 Tripwire Interactive
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| Publisher |
 Frogster Interactive
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| Erstveröffent- lichung |
June 2006 | ||
| platform | Windows , Linux | ||
| Game engine | Unreal Engine 2.5 | ||
| genre | Ego shooter | ||
| Game mode | Multiplayer (Internet) | ||
| control | Mouse , keyboard | ||
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| medium | 1 CD-ROM , download | ||
| language | German | ||
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41–45 ( RO for short ) is a computer game . The first person shooter appeared in July 2006 and is about the war against the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1945 . In missions like “ Stalingrad ” or “ Leningrad ” the German Reich and the Soviet Union face each other.
The game has a multiplayer mode, in which the collective action in the military unit is in the foreground. An internet connection and a valid Steam account are required. There is no single player mode with a linear storyline. However, it is possible to start a practice mode against several computer-controlled actors.
A version of the Red Orchestra modified for the German market : Ostfront 41–45 is approved according to the JuSchG from 16 years of age.
The official sequel to Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad was published by Tripwire Interactive on September 14, 2011.
background
The game's technique was originally based on Unreal Tournament 2004 . In 2004, graphics card manufacturer NVIDIA launched the Make Something Unreal competition . Young developers were asked to design a modification . In this competition there were cash prizes and licenses to be won. The developers of Red Orchestra: Combined Arms emerged victorious. The publishers were impressed and decided to offer the software for download. Red Orchestra: Combined Arms served as the starting point for another game called Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 . It is possible to purchase the game online via Steam. A retail version is also available.
Gameplay
The game includes a total of thirteen mission cards that are specially designed for multi-player games. In addition, there are 28 weapons each on the German and Soviet sides, including the MP 40 and the PPSch-41 . Means of transport such as tanks or troop vehicles, including the Soviet T34 in various variants and the German Panzer IV, are also available to the player.
During a multiplayer game, the main focus is on conquering important goals such as roads, bridges or buildings. One faction is in the role of the attacker, while the other has to defend its position. Different classes of soldiers are available to the player on both sides. For example, you can fight opponents as a normal infantryman, act as a sniper from ambush or from a distance, or provide mechanized support as part of a tank crew. The multiplayer maps are designed quite spacious to leave room for extended tank battles. In addition, there are multiplayer cards that are designed exclusively for house-to-house combat and are therefore denied the ability to drive vehicles or tanks.
The developers tried to convey the most realistic gameplay possible in Red Orchestra. For example, there is no crosshair available to the player , the positions of the comrades-in-arms are not displayed, the character has no health indicator, but is killed or wounded when hit, which can restrict his freedom of movement. Targeting the enemy is also difficult. Tanks also have realistic hit zones.
Control is typical for the genre using a keyboard and mouse.
Modifications
The modifications “Darkest Hour”, “Mare Nostrum” and “Carpathian Crosses” were released for Red Orchestra, with which the events in Normandy, around the Mediterranean Sea and around the Romanian army can be re-enacted.
Reviews of the gaming magazines
- PC Games : 83%
- PC Action : 82%
- PC PowerPlay : 81%
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.redorchestragame.com/index.php?categoryid=1&p2_articleid=180
- ↑ Steam page of Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41–45
- ↑ Darkest Hour website
- ↑ Mare Nostrum website ( memento of the original from October 12, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Carpathian Crosses website ( Memento from January 4, 2007 in the Internet Archive )
