Red Orchestra 2 > BF3

I was rather underwhelmed by the BF3 demo and trailers they showed.

In case people have already forgotten, a new Red Orchestra game, entitled "Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad" is launching in a few months. This game absolutely crushes BF3 in terms of gameplay mechanics. There is suppressive fire, fire while in cover, and so much more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUVoPbmooTo

This game could seriously give BF3 a run for the money - and it requires less computer to run, too!

Yeah, but it's too realistic for most people. BF3 is more accessible and more hyped and will come out on the consoles too so this has no chance to beat it in sales.

Yeah, but it's too realistic for most people. BF3 is more accessible and more hyped and will come out on the consoles too so this has no chance to beat it in sales.

nameless12345

No, Red Orchestra offered an excellent balance between arcade and simulation. ArmA is something that defines inaccessible, though.

meh was that a CGI trailer? if not, still meh.

I don't guess I've ever played the first one, I might check it out. It has a bit more of a Call of Duty vibe to me from the gameplay I just watched of the first game.

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Yeah, but it's too realistic for most people. BF3 is more accessible and more hyped and will come out on the consoles too so this has no chance to beat it in sales.

The_Capitalist

No, Red Orchestra offered an excellent balance between arcade and simulation. ArmA is something that defines inaccessible, though.

Well I think most CoD players would never grasp with RO's realism.

I'm waiting for RO2 far more than for BF3, but comparing those games is silly. RO2 is realistic tactical shooter, while BF3 is arcade. They have very different goals that are bassicaly not compatibile with eachother, so comparing them doesn't make any sense

I don't guess I've ever played the first one, I might check it out. It has a bit more of a Call of Duty vibe to me from the gameplay I just watched of the first game.

justforlotr2004

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I don't guess I've ever played the first one, I might check it out. It has a bit more of a Call of Duty vibe to me from the gameplay I just watched of the first game.

KungfuKitten

Cool, I enjoy a more realistic shooter. I enjoy tactics more than just gallery shooters. Yeah I enjoy me some WWII games, Battlefield 1942 was one of my favorite shooters of all time.

What about dog fights and bombing runs?

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I don't guess I've ever played the first one, I might check it out. It has a bit more of a Call of Duty vibe to me from the gameplay I just watched of the first game.

justforlotr2004

[QUOTE="KungfuKitten"][QUOTE="justforlotr2004"] Cool, I enjoy a more realistic shooter. I enjoy tactics more than just gallery shooters. justforlotr2004

[QUOTE="justforlotr2004"][QUOTE="KungfuKitten"] Hmm yes. Problem is with realistic shooters they can have a very steep learning curve and they can cause a lot of frustration at first.KungfuKitten

[QUOTE="justforlotr2004"][QUOTE="KungfuKitten"] Hmm yes. Problem is with realistic shooters they can have a very steep learning curve and they can cause a lot of frustration at first.lordreaven

You actually need to lead your shots when you're firing from far away in RO. I think ARMA is a bit of a special case here anyway, as the levels are so much huger than any other game.

Two of the best FPS to be released this year.

But Red Orchestra: Heroes of Stalingradhas a lot more interesting gameplay features than Battlefield 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkk3SiywLHI

By the way, when is RO2 getting released? I forget...

False. While RO2 will be great, it will not be BF3. Also BF3 has suppressing fire if you didn't know that already.Remmib

I made this post before I read any of the BF3 previews. But it sounds like suppressive fire is available only for belt-fed machine guns in BF3.

The thing that RO2 indisputably has over BF3 is that it doesnt have any of the bullsh*t that BF3 has, no paid DLC, no retailer exclusive weapons, mod support...etc.

I am deffinetly looking forward to it more then BF3.

I don't guess I've ever played the first one, I might check it out. It has a bit more of a Call of Duty vibe to me from the gameplay I just watched of the first game.

justforlotr2004

I hope you didn't watch trailers that just show cuts of the game footage with RO1. Those tend to include mostly the action bits (which is pretty harrowing when your'e actually playing) but half the intensity comes from moving up with your squad in a bombed out environment, spotting an enemy across the way-- but not firing, doubting if you can pull off the shot and wondering if it'll alert his buddies if you do. Never know if there's a sniper or machine gunner out there, just waiting.

I was going to get RO 2 if it had come out earlier. Now that it may come out around BF3, there isn't a chance in hell Im getting RO2 over BF3 :lol:millerlight89

This

I was hoping it would come out during the summer game drought, but if it comes out the same time as BF3, I will prob wait for a steam sale.

yeah sucks its only on pc though i didnt care about this game because i heard they were maing a new brothers in arms, but after watching that trialer and nearly puking out my guts i wanna play ro now :(theSteeeeels

Brothers in arms was never very realistic anyway. Especially not compared to something like RO

Red orchestra was a goddamn average modded game, this looks no better.Birdy09

You've never played the original Red Orchestra, then.

RO2 looks fantastic, but I wouldn't say it "absolutely crushes" BF3. They're not going for the same type of gameplay nor are they even in the same time period.

By the way, when is RO2 getting released? I forget...

The_Capitalist

It has no official release date, but its soon, the games already in closed Beta and one of the European publishers apparently has it listed for an august release.

I'd give BF3 about 45% realism and Red Orchestra 2 about 65-70% realism, from the looks of it. Arma 2 borders on like 85 - 90% realism.

It's all about the level of dosage you prefer. I personally like how both BF3 and RO2 are shaping up, I don't think either will disappoint for their respective audiences.

Edit: Please don't miscontrew my post either, the higher the percentage doesn't necessararily make it a better game, and vice verse'.

RO2 is realistic tactical shooter, while BF3 is arcade.

AdrianWerner

[QUOTE="Birdy09"]Red orchestra was a goddamn average modded game, this looks no better.The_Capitalist

You've never played the original Red Orchestra, then.

its campaign looks boring as hell. so, I dont think so.

JETS

its campaign looks boring as hell. so, I dont think so.

arbitor365

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its campaign looks boring as hell. so, I dont think so.

Merex760

also, Im pretty sure nothing has actually been shown of RO2's campaign, which is pretty much multiplayer with bots anyway.

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[QUOTE="Birdy09"]Red orchestra was a goddamn average modded game, this looks no better.Birdy09

You've never played the original Red Orchestra, then.

lol what? Have you actually played either of these games? They fall on the complete opposite end of any spectrum you could possibly put them on.

That entire comparison is just laughable :lol:

[QUOTE="Birdy09"][QUOTE="The_Capitalist"]

You've never played the original Red Orchestra, then.

cobrax55

lol what? Have you actually played either of these games? They fall on the complete opposite end of any spectrum you could possibly put them on.

That entire comparison is just laughable :lol:

I was rather underwhelmed by the BF3 demo and trailers they showed.

In case people have already forgotten, a new Red Orchestra game, entitled "Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad" is launching in a few months. This game absolutely crushes BF3 in terms of gameplay mechanics. There is suppressive fire, fire while in cover, and so much more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUVoPbmooTo

This game could seriously give BF3 a run for the money - and it requires less computer to run, too!

The_Capitalist

personally i think both games will be amazing and worth checking out. Also Red Orchestra requires a completely different mindset when it comes to first person shooters. You can be a pro in games like call of duty and battlefield and be completely godsmacked when playing RO

Red Orchestra? What is that, a new Rock Band or something?

Because you can't compare a music game and an FPS bro.

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[QUOTE="Birdy09"] Only I have, it might of been something special on release, but to me it was just another Enemy Territory that tried to be realistic and just ended up making the whole experiance boring. No way in hell, will Red Ocherstra 2 contend with Battlefield 3 in anyway whatsoever.Birdy09

lol what? Have you actually played either of these games? They fall on the complete opposite end of any spectrum you could possibly put them on.

That entire comparison is just laughable :lol:

Because one is one of the most realistic shooters out there and the other is one of the most unrealistic shooters out there. There is litterally nothing in common beyond them both being ****d based and taking place in WW2.

[QUOTE="Birdy09"][QUOTE="cobrax55"]

lol what? Have you actually played either of these games? They fall on the complete opposite end of any spectrum you could possibly put them on.

That entire comparison is just laughable :lol:

cobrax55

Because one is one of the most realistic shooters out there and the other is one of the most unrealistic shooters out there. There is litterally nothing in common beyond them both being ****d based and taking place in WW2.

Lol, does COD not come to mind?

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[QUOTE="Birdy09"] And how have you come to that conclusion? el3m2tigre

Because one is one of the most realistic shooters out there and the other is one of the most unrealistic shooters out there. There is litterally nothing in common beyond them both being ****d based and taking place in WW2.

Lol, does COD not come to mind?

Idk, this doesn't seem as intense as BF3.

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[QUOTE="cobrax55"]

Because one is one of the most realistic shooters out there and the other is one of the most unrealistic shooters out there. There is litterally nothing in common beyond them both being ****d based and taking place in WW2.

lawlessx

Lol, does COD not come to mind?

Exactly....