Counter-Strike: Condition Zero

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8.6

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  1. Headshot5590
    Dec 30, 2011
    8
    This is my second favorite counter-strike (behind Counter-Strike: Source) because of the missions you can undertake in the actual game and the deleted scenes. Besides these additions it is just counter-strike at it's core.
  2. Nintendofan1234
    Jun 1, 2013
    8
    Better than 1.6 in many ways.                                                                                                                                
  3. Hudson633
    Aug 15, 2012
    8
    Something I had dreamed of being able to play before it was released, being able to apply my CS skills in a singleplayer campaign! Sadly the new weapon and player models along with new sounds make it feel like a separate title. Without the CS context, it's a basic run and shoot experience, a dull version of Blue Shift or Opposing Force with no puzzles. Although having no outstandingSomething I had dreamed of being able to play before it was released, being able to apply my CS skills in a singleplayer campaign! Sadly the new weapon and player models along with new sounds make it feel like a separate title. Without the CS context, it's a basic run and shoot experience, a dull version of Blue Shift or Opposing Force with no puzzles. Although having no outstanding qualities, It does manage to entertain as the campaign reaches a climatic end.… Expand
  4. Diego1390
    Dec 15, 2012
    8
    They put a story mode to a great game that is not boring. The multiplayer is pretty much the same except that there are more players and new maps. The graphic quality is good for a game of that time and the sound of guns is not realistic enough
  5. Segacritic1998
    Sep 16, 2013
    8
    This game is pretty fun to play may not be the same as the original but still its something. Plus you can do offline missions with bots so if your internet is down and you want to play counter strike offline to fill the time condition zero is for you.
  6. EnerTomasino
    Jul 26, 2017
    8
    In 2017 I played CS CZ cause I had **** PC for a while and was bored on evening. So now, in 2017 this game feels like it was published in 98-2000. I have no bad feelings while playing because it's not the same year when CS S and other great games was released. Just played good old game. Nice storyline for even 2004, it's like a small missions where you play different countries specialIn 2017 I played CS CZ cause I had **** PC for a while and was bored on evening. So now, in 2017 this game feels like it was published in 98-2000. I have no bad feelings while playing because it's not the same year when CS S and other great games was released. Just played good old game. Nice storyline for even 2004, it's like a small missions where you play different countries special forces. This game bad for 2004, but for 2000 it had to be one of the best.… Expand
  7. russiangamer
    Oct 16, 2016
    8
    Благодаря синглу игра ещё долго не устареет в отличии от 1.6.
    Компания получилась атмосферная, разнообразная, в меру хардкорная, даже стелс есть!
    По сети же не поиграть, да и пофиг. Найдя 1 единственный сервер с 1 человеком, который просто стоял афк, практически никаких отличий от 1.6 я не заметил,кроме чуточку подтянутой графики. Вообщем сингл жив,что хорошо,а сетевая    Благодаря синглу игра ещё долго не устареет в отличии от 1.6.
    Компания получилась атмосферная, разнообразная, в меру хардкорная, даже стелс есть!
    По сети же не поиграть, да и пофиг. Найдя 1 единственный сервер с 1 человеком, который просто стоял афк, практически никаких отличий от 1.6 я не заметил,кроме чуточку подтянутой графики.
    Вообщем сингл жив,что хорошо,а сетевая мертва,что...пофиг.    … Expand
  8. MWSoapMactavish
    Dec 29, 2015
    8
    I can understand why Deleted Scenes was hated, mainly because of two major flaws, the slow responsive AI which is derivated directly from Half-Life's HECU Marines with clunky movements and firing mechanics which made the game unfairly easy, and the lack of a solid storyline, all of the missions doesn't connect each other, another flaw which I consider minor is the wrong placement of theI can understand why Deleted Scenes was hated, mainly because of two major flaws, the slow responsive AI which is derivated directly from Half-Life's HECU Marines with clunky movements and firing mechanics which made the game unfairly easy, and the lack of a solid storyline, all of the missions doesn't connect each other, another flaw which I consider minor is the wrong placement of the missions in the world map.

    But Condition Zero Multiplayer Arc was hated mainly because of the weapon nerfing which I don't see it as something really bad, Condition Zero nerfed many weapons, and nerfed the Shield which in 1.6 was pretty hard to kill someone who was using it, I don't see anything bad with Source-like gameplay mechanics, however, another flaw from Condition Zero was the graphics, Ritual Entertainment did little to improve the graphics mainly because of GoldSource limits but the graphics weren't that bad in 2004.

    Condition Zero had a lot to offer in it's beta version, but many of the ideas were discarded or skipped due to the lack of time to implement it, ending in a polished Counter-Strike 1.6 with better graphics, animations and models, but with little innovation, a strong point of CS: Condition Zero is it's soundtrack which is composed by Zak Bellica, I find it very motivating.    … Expand
  9. Asdi144
    Feb 26, 2021
    8
    Pretty decent game.

    Good gameplay, graphics, decent Singleplayer with bots and absolutely fantastic Deleted Scenes campaign, it's not perfect for sure, but i had fun with it. It is definetly worth picking up even to only play the singleplayer.
  10. AiYo
    May 6, 2006
    7
    I love this game, but my dsl line is lag... maybe my line not stable.. :P
  11. EliasO.
    Oct 8, 2006
    7
    This is a very fun game, I have enjoyed it alot, but if you're a hardcore Counter-Strike junkie already, this aint your game, but if you're kinda bored, but still looking into something like Counter-Strike, this is your game. It's fresh, new, and fun, for example hostages will run away on their own if you don't guard them.
  12. MikeR.
    Jun 27, 2007
    7
    While the single player campaign is utterly awful (comparable to a poorly thought out amateur mod) as is the single player mode (play regular game against only bots to unlock maps you can already play online, oh boy!), it is a good update for players with older computers or who don't like source. Especially considering the price.
  13. Kotaro
    Jun 18, 2009
    7
    Thats a cool game, the normal CS with some nicer graphics, but i still prefer the old 1.6 With the "deleted scenes" you can play a little but the enemies are really dumb. Finnaly you have missions. Like... real "counter-terrorrists". Its good to check it out. BTW Multiplayer is better
  14. GameCraft
    Nov 12, 2010
    7
    When I first got on Steam, I was looking for a nice, cheap game. That game was Counter Strike. I purchased it, and looked at my new addition to my library...but wait! There are three games here! "Oh well, I guess Steam %&*!ed up again, only this time, for better", but no, there was no error. I got three games for the price of one! I opened this strange addition "Condition Zero," it wasWhen I first got on Steam, I was looking for a nice, cheap game. That game was Counter Strike. I purchased it, and looked at my new addition to my library...but wait! There are three games here! "Oh well, I guess Steam %&*!ed up again, only this time, for better", but no, there was no error. I got three games for the price of one! I opened this strange addition "Condition Zero," it was called, and was happy to see that it was basically CS with a 1P mode attached. GREAT! I played through some missions and found the AI to be smart, but still glitchy. Graphics...badish. Sound? HAHAHAHAHAH! Overall, this game survives on the same thing "Wii Anything" survives on, fun. Ironically, games arn't all about fun, so...medium score.… Expand
  15. indoGAMER
    Dec 14, 2012
    7
    Counter Strike: Condition Zero is a good version of Counter Strike. The graphics are essentially higher than Counter Strike, and and the 3-D models are changed. It would be good for FPS players but no for CS fans.
  16. williamh3214
    Mar 27, 2013
    7
    This is my Favorite game nice game weapon from 1.6 well the map is trully normal thats fine i like de dust,de italy,de aztec but the hard in this is a bot because bot didnt help us to defuse the and always says "its all up to you sir its all up to you" but if we died the bot Forgot the Defusal Kit well its interesting if play this game or 1.6
  17. EmpAVP2123
    Dec 7, 2013
    7
    There are 2 games with the same name:One where you can buy bots and unlock maps and one with a linear singleplayer mode. Since the original one(and that was released on 23 March 2004) is the one with the singleplayer campagin I'll review this one. The game is well designed for 2004 altough it could be better.The textures,weapons and some character models have been replaced so It would lookThere are 2 games with the same name:One where you can buy bots and unlock maps and one with a linear singleplayer mode. Since the original one(and that was released on 23 March 2004) is the one with the singleplayer campagin I'll review this one. The game is well designed for 2004 altough it could be better.The textures,weapons and some character models have been replaced so It would look better than CS 1.6 The game is fairily easy,you can finish this game in only a day or two because the level are kinda short and the terrorist don't take any resistance except for 1-3 missions. The scripting in some places is missing for example If a tank would break in,your teammates would just sit in the open. If you don't know what to play and wanna shoot something,this game is for you. If you have better games,don't buy it.… Expand
  18. Ramiro1992
    Oct 3, 2014
    7
    Counter Strike Condition Zero Deleted Scenes is very good, the single player campaign is awesome and you can take action all around the world, it's like half life, strong argument and action, from saving hostages in a embassy, to defusing bombs of just sneak and use the fiber optic cable, so much fun with this game, new tools, new weapons, and a whole new levels and experience, someCounter Strike Condition Zero Deleted Scenes is very good, the single player campaign is awesome and you can take action all around the world, it's like half life, strong argument and action, from saving hostages in a embassy, to defusing bombs of just sneak and use the fiber optic cable, so much fun with this game, new tools, new weapons, and a whole new levels and experience, some weapons design are even better than the original counter strike. This game is far from perfect, the enemy IA is not the best, but the simplicity of the effects is all you need, this game is enjoyable, and i recommend it without a doubt. Hope soon we can see some new single layer Counter Strike.… Expand
  19. Marick
    May 19, 2015
    7
    Counter Strike Condition Zero is an update can say. The game does not bring great improvements, but, however, is a Counter Strike .
  20. Sup3r
    Nov 24, 2017
    7
    the best game in the W0RLD, ok no its a joke cs is worst but csgo is best!!! ;D hmmmm cs or counter strike is from 2000 / 2004 and grapichs is terrible :C csgo or counter strike global offensive is much beter because is more new :p
  21. Nazar228
    Feb 27, 2018
    7
    HD remake of the original Counter-Strike 1.6 was not very successful. But fans series of CS can play, if they want)
  22. SternWarrior
    Jan 25, 2019
    7
    Condition Zero is a dark horse of the franchise. It is not a very innovative game, graphics are average (especially compare to CS Source, which was released shortly after), and shooting mechanics don't change that much from 1.6., but this is the best part of the series if you want singleplayer experience. Single player campaigns are interesting, atmospheric and challenging. Some gameplayCondition Zero is a dark horse of the franchise. It is not a very innovative game, graphics are average (especially compare to CS Source, which was released shortly after), and shooting mechanics don't change that much from 1.6., but this is the best part of the series if you want singleplayer experience. Single player campaigns are interesting, atmospheric and challenging. Some gameplay mechanics and graphic features also improved, though not very significantly. Deleted Scenes is also quite interesting. Overall, the game is quite good, despite not improving much in a gameplay and visuals.… Expand
  23. erdogfu96
    Feb 9, 2020
    7
    It was best CS game when I were. Graphics were good for time. Gaming design were well. Maybe there were stabilization problems about multiplayer but only that.

    Graphics:9/10
    Sounds: 7/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Stabilization: 5/10
  24. Ciocolici
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    Counter-Strike: Condition Zero has always been, for me, the visually improved yet less favored sibling of the original Counter-Strike. While it introduces some new elements like singleplayer with bots, it struggles to compete with the timeless appeal of its predecessor.

    As a die-hard Counter-Strike fan, I've spent countless hours in the original game in my childhood. However, for    Counter-Strike: Condition Zero has always been, for me, the visually improved yet less favored sibling of the original Counter-Strike. While it introduces some new elements like singleplayer with bots, it struggles to compete with the timeless appeal of its predecessor.

    As a die-hard Counter-Strike fan, I've spent countless hours in the original game in my childhood. However, for newcomers, the game's steep learning curve, outdated graphics, and gameplay mechanics might be overwhelming, limiting its appeal to those who cherished it in its prime.

    Despite Valve's attempt to remaster the classic, many players and even the CS pro scene remained loyal to the original. Personally, after revisiting Condition Zero, I appreciate both games but find myself leaning more towards the charm of the original.

    One notable downside of Condition Zero is its considerably smaller player base in comparison to the original, which sometimes makes finding active servers today a challenge, particularly for modes other than Deathmatch.

    As for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero - Deleted Scenes, its attempt to introduce a story-based campaign falls flat for me. Although the gameplay remains true to CS, the lackluster story and uninspiring gameplay make it a disappointing experience compared to the multitude of better mods available in Half-Life.

    In conclusion, if you prefer the enhanced visuals and minor additions in Condition Zero, it's worth giving it a try. However, I can't recommend Counter-Strike: Condition Zero - Deleted Scenes as it fails to deliver a satisfying single-player campaign. For those seeking the true essence of Counter-Strike, the original remains the top choice.    … Expand
  25. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    7
    Превратить каеску из мультика в сингликуе было неплохой идеей но что-то у разрабов пошло не так очевидно
  26. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 25, 2023
    7
    It has a campaign but it is very short and the corpses disappear which makes the experience not so realistic. I wish CS go had a campaign
  27. NoThing
    Jul 2, 2008
    6
    Not a good game, just CS 1.6 with bots. Deleted Scenes ( comes with it ) is a much better game. I don't see why valve chose this version for the final.
  28. CarstenJ.
    Jul 3, 2006
    6
    The Graphic is not the best, the weapon- and model skins are nice and its easy to shot headys !!! But many bugs and always the cheater.
  29. V-Man
    Jun 26, 2007
    6
    A potentially great game but it's really just a better version of Counter Strike, with a sad attempt at a singleplayer game. I honestley would give this a 7 but the community for the multiplayer portion of the game is what ruined the first counter strike, and it still remains in this game.
  30. JoshS.
    Aug 29, 2004
    6
    This game is ok but the only thing good about it is some new graphics. the 1 player mode is a joke because the bots just stand there. overall this game is only good if you really love updated models and guns.
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. Game Informer
    78
    The problem is that neither the physics nor the graphics have aged particularly well; if you're looking for a next-gen FPS, this is not it. It is, however, a decent update to one of the best titles of yesterday. [Apr 2004, p.108]
  2. VideoGamesLife
    72
    Counter-Strike: Condition Zero only gets its score because of the multiplayer, and if you’re after this for anything other than a visual tweak and a disc filled with Half-Life 2 videos, you’d be best off not bothering at all.
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  3. IGN
    70
    It certainly doesn't do enough to compete with today's shooters and the fact that much of the game is already available in another format makes this version seem a bit redundant.
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