Great Game Using A Great Engine
User Rating: 8.8 | Day of Defeat: Source PC
Day of Defeat: Source (DoD:S) is not a port of the last pre-Source version of the HL-based mod--retail-release of DoD. It is a complete, from the ground up, build of the game on Valve's (Half-Life 2) Source engine. For those unfamiliar, Day of Defeat is a WWII-based FPS (first person shooter). You choose either the US (Allies) or Germans (Axis) and fight it out online, choosing from 6 classes. This is purely an online game. There is no single-player mode and there is not (yet) official bot support. While not as nearly as popular as fellow Valve title, Counter-Strike, DoD:S is a lot of fun. The visuals are absolutely stunning and take advantage of the latest technology that Valve has made, most notably, HDR lighting. The gameplay is quick and the weapons are more lethal than the typical WWII shooter. The game has a very authentic feel, but if you're expecting a realistic shooter, look elsewhere. So far there are only 6 official maps released, but at least 2 more are in the works and there is a strong custom map (and other content as well) community. 
