Rising Storm Game of the Year Edition is an online multiplayer realism-based World War 2 shooter. This game also contains all the content from Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad. The differences between the 2 games are the setting and equipment available. Red Orchestra 2 is based on the Battle of Stalingrad and Rising Storm is set in the Japanese theatre.
Whilst the game’s trailer makes it look like an all-out multiplayer shooter like Call of Duty. However, the Rising Storm Game of the Year Edition is unique in many ways, as the game’s community is small (fewer than 350 players). Even though the game isn’t popular, the upside is that the game isn’t full of idiots.
But the main difference is in the game’s design. The reason this is a game centred on realism. This means that the game is more difficult as it tries to be lifelike. Hints in general that are available in other games, such as how many rounds are in your weapon, aren’t available. As a result of this, most of the time you’re dependent on your overall awareness of your actions/surroundings. If entering this game, hide behind cover whenever possible to protect yourself. I would also ensure that you reload weapons whenever it’s possible, so you don’t run out of ammo when you need to shoot your gun.
Vulnerability in the game makes it more realistic. If another player can see you, they can attack you. Damage is also significant, as one hit can kill you. As a result, you must take cover behind anything you can, like walls, furniture, or even trees.
Friendly fire is a factor, so watch where you run and aim. Running speed depends on your load; the more you carry, the slower you go. You can carry up to 2 primary weapons, 2 secondary weapons, and other equipment, but carrying fewer items makes you faster.
It is also more realistic in showing the reality of war. Since each side has its own fashions, equipment and even use of native languages. The gameplay is more organised and reliant on teamwork. This is because no man can complete most of the objectives single-handed. This can be a good thing as it makes the game more realistic.To help in this goal the game will place you in a squad with other players. But more often than not, no squads were sticking together, and everyone went off to do their own thing.. The fact that people don’t work together is not good, as it leads to frustration and even losing a game.
In-game, classes are rationed except for rifleman. This prevents everyone from playing the same role. Each class has specific jobs and equipment. For example, the rifleman’s job is to clear enemy positions and defend them until the area is secured. A rifleman typically uses a bolt-action rifle and, if allowed by the server, a grenade.
However, key roles, such as squad leaders, have access to better equipment, including improved primary weapons—submachine guns or semi-automatic rifles—and smoke grenades. They also have more responsibilities, including throwing smoke grenades to help the team attack locations more easily.
A Squad Leader helps the commander by marking artillery targets and providing a spawn point for squadmates.
However, this game isn’t very realistic as the environment is completely indestructible. Any item you take cover behind is indestructible. As an example, I was attacking a building with a tank. I decided to use a shell to demolish the building as an anti-tank unit was camping there. When the shell hit the building, surprisingly, it didn’t take any damage.  After I shelled the building, it was still standing intact. The only damage to the structure was a small mark where the shell blast was.
Also, if you play as a tank-based role, you cannot leave the vehicle under any circumstances. I think this is strange, as if you’re driving a tank and you cannot move. You should be able to vacate the vehicle and fight on foot. This is counterproductive as either you have no purpose or you lose the team tickets.
Generally, I cannot recommend Rising Storm Game of the Year Edition. The game’s online community is shrinking, with fewer than 350 active players on most days. Players will likely move on to other games soon. I wouldn’t buy it unless it’s on sale and you have enough people to play with.
