Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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  • Summary: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive features new maps, characters, and weapons and
    delivers updated versions of the classic CS content.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Destructoid
    Aug 24, 2012
    95
    It may lack some of the community niceties, beloved maps (Assault, anyone?), and little features of past games, but Global Offensive delivers on the promise of a faithful, polished, and better looking Counter-Strike for whoever wants it. Even if the community doesn't meet the golden standard of 1.6 and Source, CS:GO will remain a multiplayer classic for those willing to put in the time to learn the maps and weapons.
  2. games(TM)
    Aug 23, 2012
    90
    CS: GO stands as a glowing reminder that quality game design is rewarded in longevity and variety. Valve has not only updated the shooter but has completely outclassed its contemporaries. This is Counter-Strike, whatever the format you choose to play it on, and there isn't a higher recommendation than that.
  3. Eurogamer Spain
    Aug 29, 2012
    90
    At the end, what matters is not if CS:GO is innovative or more of the same than CS: Source, what counts is if it's fun. And CS:GO couldn't be better in this regard.
  4. GameStar
    Aug 24, 2012
    84
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. The Escapist
    Sep 7, 2012
    80
    When it comes down to it, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive may follow the same old formula of gameplay seen in previous versions of Counter-Strike, but it's still a well-rounded tactical shooter. It may not try anything drastically different or revolutionize the series by taking it in a new direction, but there's still enough there to appeal to newbies and hardcore fans alike.
  6. Joystiq
    Aug 28, 2012
    80
    Modern shooters do their job well, but Counter-Strike is the series that helped build the scene. At $15, Global Offensive is a great extension to that legacy.
  7. GamesRadar+
    Aug 27, 2012
    60
    Global Offensive takes no chances and it's hard to tell who it was made for. Source and 1.6 players will feel at home with the tried and true CS mechanics and traditional game modes, but GO gives them few reasons to migrate, other than flashy graphics on a few of the old maps. Conversely, newcomers to the series will find Counter-Strike's steep learning curve rather discouraging.

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  1. Positive: 622 out of 1142
  2. Mixed: 229 out of 1142
  3. Negative: 291 out of 1142
  1. OhRly
    Aug 21, 2012
    10
    This is the best Counter Strike TO DATE. They added two forms of gun game, excellent graphics, fun gameplay, a better buying menu + more guns!This is the best Counter Strike TO DATE. They added two forms of gun game, excellent graphics, fun gameplay, a better buying menu + more guns! Defiantly worth the $15 (cheap!)… Expand
  2. RatoAlado
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    THE PERFECT FPS.
    Easy to learn, hard to master.
    Counter-Strike is undoubtedly the best at his genre, no other game feels so smooth and fun    THE PERFECT FPS.
    Easy to learn, hard to master.
    Counter-Strike is undoubtedly the best at his genre, no other game feels so smooth and fun to play like GO    … Expand
  4. ScootalooOwnsU
    Aug 28, 2012
    9
    Seriously what is up with the 0s on this site? Just seems like a way to get attention.
    Anyway this game doesn't deserve a 0 or any score    Seriously what is up with the 0s on this site? Just seems like a way to get attention.
    Anyway this game doesn't deserve a 0 or any score below a 6, cause as it won't appeal to all it is still a great game that has a lot of game time in. I honestly did not like Source very much it felt very clunky and slow, i do love 1.6 thou and while CS GO don't exactly feel JUST like 1.6 it is still very fun and addictive. Some people are just spoiled like that, as other companies rape series like EA with CnC 4.
    I like the graphics, the sounds, and the gameplay all it needs now is a good modding community like Source had (only reason i liked to play Source) and can customize bot matches w/o having to go into the console then it would be a blast.    … Expand
  5. Tomle1202
    Feb 22, 2018
    8
    There is always something unsettling about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Everything is put together in a seemingly flawless way, yet itThere is always something unsettling about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Everything is put together in a seemingly flawless way, yet it does not feel right at all.… Expand
  6. Mrwinter
    Jun 5, 2019
    7
    Хммм, отличная игра 10/10 десять читеров из десяти, 12 разорванных жоп из 12, 40 поляков из 40 жалко только что... мозг для этой игры нужен, аХммм, отличная игра 10/10 десять читеров из десяти, 12 разорванных жоп из 12, 40 поляков из 40 жалко только что... мозг для этой игры нужен, а так нормально… Expand
  7. Lepr4zy
    Jan 16, 2014
    4
    This game suffers from alot of bugs and the optimization does get worse and worse with every patch. (Lower FPS every patch)

    The matchmaking    This game suffers from alot of bugs and the optimization does get worse and worse with every patch. (Lower FPS every patch)

    The matchmaking servers are filled with cheaters and the servers itself is not good. They have a high variance and a dipping server FPS resulting in a inconsistent experience.

    It´s a tiny bit more hardcore than Source was but do not give you that nice feeling Counter-Strike 1.6 and lower did when you was younger.

    It´s only an O.K game if you play pugs or clan matches.    … Expand
  8. Srquaquin
    Feb 25, 2021
    0
    Muy bueno el juego pero valve no hace nada para arreglar el problema de los hackers

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