Summary
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Valve
- Publishers: Valve
Day of Defeat: Source (2005)
Day of Defeat: Source is a multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed by Valve Corporation and released in 2005. It is a remake of the original Day of Defeat mod for Half-Life, and uses Valve’s Source engine. The game is set in Europe during World War II and features six playable classes: rifleman, engineer, medic, sniper, machine gunner, and flamethrower.
Gameplay
Day of Defeat: Source is a team-based objective-oriented game. Players are divided into two teams, the Allies and the Axis, and must complete objectives such as capturing control points, destroying enemy objectives, or escorting VIPs. The game features a variety of maps, each with its own unique objectives and challenges.
Players can choose from six different classes, each with its own unique weapons and abilities. The rifleman is the most basic class, and is equipped with a rifle, grenades, and a shovel. The engineer can build and repair structures, such as sandbags and barbed wire, and can also lay mines and use a flamethrower. The medic can heal other players and revive them if they are downed. The sniper is equipped with a scoped rifle and can take down enemies from long range. The machine gunner is equipped with a heavy machine gun and can provide suppressing fire for his team. The flamethrower is equipped with a flamethrower and can clear out enemy positions at close range.
Development
Day of Defeat: Source was developed by Valve Corporation, the same company that developed the Half-Life series and the Source engine. The game was released on September 27, 2005, and was met with critical acclaim. It was praised for its realistic graphics, immersive gameplay, and attention to detail.
Reception
Day of Defeat: Source was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was also critically acclaimed, with many reviewers praising its realistic graphics, immersive gameplay, and attention to detail. The game won several awards, including Game of the Year from IGN.
Legacy
Day of Defeat: Source is considered to be one of the best multiplayer shooters of all time. It is still played by a large community of fans, and has been the inspiration for several other games, including Insurgency and Red Orchestra.
Conclusion
Day of Defeat: Source is a classic multiplayer shooter that offers intense and immersive gameplay. With its realistic graphics, attention to detail, and variety of gameplay options, DoD:S is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
9/10
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