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first-person shooter
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41–45
By Tripwire Interactive, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- tactical shooter
What it is
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41–45 is a multiplayer first-person shooter from Tripwire Interactive, released in 2006 for Windows, macOS and Linux. Set on the Eastern Front of World War II, it combines infantry combat with crews operating armored vehicles. Players can choose from 30 infantry weapons and crew 16 vehicles, including half-tracks and German and Soviet tanks. Combat covers close-range fighting as well as long-distance tank engagements, with artillery available through an officer and radio. The game supports online multiplayer for more than 50 players and includes team voice communication. Its battles span urban and rural environments, and the listed features include Steam Achievements, Valve Anti-Cheat and Family Sharing. Tripwire Interactive is both developer and publisher. The Steam listing categorizes it as action, while its genres also include first-person shooter and tactical shooter.
What players like, and what they don't
- Infantry and vehicle combat
- 30 infantry weapons
- 16 crewed vehicles
- Online multiplayer for 50+ players
- Team voice communication
- Released in 2006
- Multiplayer-focused; no single-player listed
Who it suits
It suits players looking for team-based WWII combat that mixes infantry and vehicle roles. Communities interested in large online battles and coordinating through voice communication may find its focus relevant.
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41–45 centers on coordinated Eastern Front battles, with infantry, armor and artillery in the mix. Its multiplayer focus is clear, and it is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
