Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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  1. Dacuno
    Mar 20, 2019
    9
    Rating

    Graphics/Game-World 7/10 P.
    Content 8.5/10 P.
    Price/ Quality 10/10 P.
    Pay to Win? 10/10 P.
    Controls 9.5/10 P.
    Difficulty 7/10 P.
    Friends factor/ Multiplayer 8/ 10 P.
  2. blum4vi
    May 30, 2019
    9
    Valve's careful overwatch and an active and dedicated community brought much to Counter Strike, clearly it is the Counter Strike game with the best sound, best graphics and most advanced gameplay we've ever had. The biggest issues conceived are caused by player mischief and some features we've grown to love in the past such as spray painting are integrated, however not as free anymore.
  3. WhalesLoveSmash
    Jul 24, 2019
    9
    Great competitive fps, nothing like it. Story, visuals, ect does not matter for this type of game. Amazing game, if you don't mind losing 1000+ hours of your life. The only real downside is that this game is simply not fun for new players. Your first 50 hours will not be fun, and there is a lot to learn before you have any idea what you are doing.
  4. blutank24
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    [Posted December 3, 2014]
    I must recommend this game, it is my duty as one who has spent 1600 hours on CSS (from xFire) and 500+ hours on CSGO. I played non-stop competitive CS:Source in regional championships, LANs, and online leagues; and won 4 regional championships with some LAN placings. Here's what I have to say about GO...
    CSGO is awesome, Valve delivered here in the end. When    [Posted December 3, 2014]
    I must recommend this game, it is my duty as one who has spent 1600 hours on CSS (from xFire) and 500+ hours on CSGO. I played non-stop competitive CS:Source in regional championships, LANs, and online leagues; and won 4 regional championships with some LAN placings. Here's what I have to say about GO...

    CSGO is awesome, Valve delivered here in the end. When it was released, yeah, it wasn't anything special, just a pretty CS:Source. But now we have amazing gun skins, stickers, awesome knives, intense major tournaments, souvenir packages, bracket prediction challenges, seasonal operations with extra maps and challenges for even more drops, etc.

    It's awesome, it's a great game to be a part of.

    Matchmaking and rated matchmaking based personal ELO rankings is a sweet way to keep competitive games close. It can never be perfect, but back in Source you had to wait in an IRC channel with a looped message playing until someone finally answered your loop and then it took them 20 minutes to get 5 in the server, etc. Basically with CS:Source whether you were trying to ring or you had your team it took between 20-60 minutes to get a scrim. Now it takes about 5. So, the fact that people still complain about it is beyond me.

    Game play wise, each CS as I know them (1.6, Source, GO) has been different beasts in terms of mechanics and recoil control. Lots of little things that made or broke you as a player in these games, but recoil control is one of the biggest. You often hear people scream “deathmatch deathmatch deathmatch, that's the only way to get better”. Well, quick point, how can you DM to practice when you don't know what your practicing? Best thing to do to understand the recoil patterns is load an offline game, kick the bots, and shoot at walls. Seriously. Shoot and spray at walls with various guns at various ranges with various movement patterns, that's the best way to understand how to control and use various guns. You need to understand each guns grouping patterns first before you can practice controlling them!

    About the community, yes, the flamers and trolls are alive and well. But here's the thing, I've been around CS a long time, I've won 4 regional championships with CS:Source, and really it never bothered me that sometimes the flamers are all you hear. Here's why. Once you play enough games (competitive or otherwise) you'll hear the same kind of person, it'll sound like this.. “you guys suck, why are you even playing this game?” or something similar if they are beating you. It sounds like this, “you're such a hacker, it's so obvious” when you beat them. The fact that people are so binary in their mentality amuses me personally, so I carry that over to CS flamers as well. Some people like to pretend they are perfect at the game, and everyone else around them is inferior, yet if you beat them you must be a hacker. It just sounds so stupid to even talk about it but seriously this is how a lot of people are about the game. Just don't let it get to you, there's no point. Don't even engage. And you wont have many problems.

    It's not the easiest game to pick up right off the bat. “Spray at feet, get headshot” is a notorious saying from outsiders about CS games, because CS can be amazingly random sometimes. And the round-by-round economy, buying guns and items every round, and recoil patterns make it a steep learning curve. But if you understand the groupings (I said how to above), read guides about strategy (like economy management, game flow), and just get in there and start playing you will see why people just can't stop playing this game!

    Counter-Strike was the world's original eSport. After the Championship Gaming Series went down the CS1.6 and CS:Source attention did as well, games like StarCraft and DOTA took to the forefront of competitive eSports soon after. But with the cases, skins, and major tournaments Valve and the CS community have turned CS:GO back into one of the world's premiere eSports and there's many, many reasons why it's succeeding. As I say, it's a very exciting game to be a part of right now.    … Expand
  5. GgHAZeGg
    Dec 16, 2019
    9
    A great game thet ask's lots of practice,time and effort but it if you dont mind that you should try it.
  6. TwigNigel69
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    this is a phenomenal shooter with tons of different gamemodes missions ect the multiplayer is so much fun just shooting and shooting and other stuff ok yeah I don't really have much to say about this game so my last point is that this game is free on steam right now so why wouldn't you get it
  7. Lenny5125
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the best Free 2 Play Competitive Shooters I have played in recent years.
    Its clean, non pay2win gun play is easy to learn hard to master, and its maps are high polished, nice looking classics that shaped the way shooters design their levels to this day.
    The games competitive scene is also one of the biggest in the industry which helps to bring    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the best Free 2 Play Competitive Shooters I have played in recent years.
    Its clean, non pay2win gun play is easy to learn hard to master, and its maps are high polished, nice looking classics that shaped the way shooters design their levels to this day.

    The games competitive scene is also one of the biggest in the industry which helps to bring CS:GO's player numbers to astronomical levels. (its not uncommon to see player numbers between 800 and 990 thousand players online at the same time)

    in terms of gamemodes CS:GO offers a wide range of modes, which, while fairly common,
    do provide a nice alternative to CS:GOs lifeblood: The Competitive 5v5 Ranked mode.    … Expand
  8. Emanorp
    Mar 16, 2020
    9
    Огромный минус того что система VAC плохо работает, читеров много
  9. Denvers
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Counter Strike: Global Offensive is the best team esport to date. With deep levels of strategy and a high skill ceiling, CS:GO brings together casual and competitive gaming into a fantastic shooter.
  10. memoeming
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    I gave 9 points because the anti cheat and match matching system should be corrected and improved. Tired of cheats, players start playing on platforms like ESEA or FACEIT. If this continues and no solution is found, almost no MM player will remain. But still the game's meta is excellent, even after many years!
  11. weebe
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    Not the perfect game, even 8 years after release, but it is incredibly fun.

    PROS: - Guns feel incredibly responsive - When you die it's always either your fault or poor communication with teammates. - Economy system encourages smart weapon buying - maps are incredibly well made and community engagement is good CONS: - paid content (not actually that bad since its mainly    Not the perfect game, even 8 years after release, but it is incredibly fun.

    PROS:
    - Guns feel incredibly responsive
    - When you die it's always either your fault or poor communication with teammates.
    - Economy system encourages smart weapon buying
    - maps are incredibly well made and community engagement is good

    CONS:
    - paid content (not actually that bad since its mainly cosmetics)
    - Agents, causes maps to have to change for them specifically
    - the sheer price of some skins (again, not that bad since its cosmetics)

    Again, most of CSGOs issues (to me) come from monetization rather than gameplay, maybe in a year or so ill have a new opinion on CSGO, but for this review its my current perspective    … Expand
  12. Jrson
    May 5, 2020
    9
    An fps with some of the most unique game play available. The movement in CSGO is unique to itself, until recently when Valorant came out. The gunplay is also very unique. Each gun has their own recoil pattern and there is also random bloom depending affected by player movement and distance. It is a very unique fps. The community support this game has is also very cool. The skin marketplaceAn fps with some of the most unique game play available. The movement in CSGO is unique to itself, until recently when Valorant came out. The gunplay is also very unique. Each gun has their own recoil pattern and there is also random bloom depending affected by player movement and distance. It is a very unique fps. The community support this game has is also very cool. The skin marketplace is also a seldom seen concept.… Expand
  13. Arbores
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    Oynanış: 35/40
    Hikaye: -
    Grafikler: 15/20
    Sesler ve Müzikler: 10/10
    Sonuç: 86/100
  14. Deathinhu
    Jun 11, 2020
    9
    The game was really good, with some issues like optimize and anticheat.
    After i played Valorant, the "cs killer", i'm pretty sure that cs will still reign for many many years. There are no games with such quality.
  15. claw0231
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    The Best Competitive FPS ever in this globe.
    But the VAC is s**k and toxic player
  16. Ita_JM
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    Not much to talk about it. It's the old and amazing CS. I can't give it a 10, because valve doesn't update the game
  17. Prans
    Apr 23, 2021
    9
    The only downfall on this game is the anti-cheat, everywhere you go, you sometimes team up or your enemy/enemies is/are cheating. CSGO Prime is still useless because there are still cheaters on this game, unlike Valorant that whenever there are cheaters, the match stop, unlike CSGO, the match still go on. But, the game is very competitively fun and the ranking system for competitive isThe only downfall on this game is the anti-cheat, everywhere you go, you sometimes team up or your enemy/enemies is/are cheating. CSGO Prime is still useless because there are still cheaters on this game, unlike Valorant that whenever there are cheaters, the match stop, unlike CSGO, the match still go on. But, the game is very competitively fun and the ranking system for competitive is perfectly balance. It's a fun game and very enjoyable till this day.… Expand
  18. Traxillion
    Jan 18, 2023
    9
    There's a reason this game has remained relevant in terms of the player base and esports relevance since 2012 and that is because it's one of the best FPS games in history.

    It's free, updated semi-frequently, and fun- what more do you need?
  19. cezar88augusto
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    After hundreds of hours of gameplay, I can say that this version of Counter Strike is the best ever!
    Interesting market system, easy gameplay, great graphics and lots of maps. The main negative point is the amount of players who try to cheat the game using bots with automatic aim or tool to see through walls.
  20. miguelsgamingch
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    This is currently cs:go And i like it!
    And its only sometimes you see a hacker in the game
  21. Paradisey
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  22. BgSilva98
    Oct 20, 2020
    9
    [PT-BR] Gosto demais desse jogo, é um jogo que nunca fica sem graça, CS Go é de lei !
  23. jarvitom
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Slow development a but, but no1 FPS game of all time, the king of the genre.
  24. clanky9
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    Great game to spent time with your friends as a console player i love this game.
  25. ViniAlves
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    Counter Strike Global Offensive is a multiplayer first person shooter game very famous since its launch where the focus is on competitiveness and difficulty, the game has many strengths such as: diverse maps, realism in weapons, many possibilities.
    However, the game has some weaknesses as well: toxicity of the community, high amount of use of external programs for its own benefit and    Counter Strike Global Offensive is a multiplayer first person shooter game very famous since its launch where the focus is on competitiveness and difficulty, the game has many strengths such as: diverse maps, realism in weapons, many possibilities.
    However, the game has some weaknesses as well: toxicity of the community, high amount of use of external programs for its own benefit and anti-game.
    Even with all this, it lives in my heart    … Expand
  26. Ryno4life
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    If you want a game to grind on this is it. Mixed with fun and competitive modes it’s an amazing game and it’s free to play on Steam.
  27. apurbo810
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Good game also you can earn few money buy selling chest and skin.But need good anti cheat system
  28. h1ghvoltage
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    CS:GO is a good game (Would probably have given it a 10 if it wasn't for the thing I'll mention now). Sadly, cheaters ruin some of the fun. But if you buy prime then the cheater problem for you personally will drastically decrease. I have about 200 hours non-prime and prime. In my time of non-prime I met about 5 cheaters. In my time of prime on the other hand I (currently) have not metCS:GO is a good game (Would probably have given it a 10 if it wasn't for the thing I'll mention now). Sadly, cheaters ruin some of the fun. But if you buy prime then the cheater problem for you personally will drastically decrease. I have about 200 hours non-prime and prime. In my time of non-prime I met about 5 cheaters. In my time of prime on the other hand I (currently) have not met any cheaters. Overall the game is free if you are fine not playing prime. I would recommend paying for prime and getting any friends who also play CS:GO to pay for it. GL HF!… Expand
  29. nazarkin123
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    Best shooter in a genre I think. I've played all the previous CS games and the series is just getting better with time.
  30. Topoide
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    Aguante el counter vieja, no me importa nada, unas ganas de matar brazucass
  31. Herdle
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Easily one of the best first person shooters of all time. Gameplay massively rewards skill and knowledge
  32. Juax
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    Es el juego competitivo perfecto. lo unico que le falta es que sea compatible con las ultimas tecnologias como fidelityfx, nvidia reflex y dlss
  33. RynoHoksin
    Jun 1, 2021
    9
    I've played CS:GO for more than 2000 hours, in a single year. I really enjoy it, and it might just be the best FPS that I've ever played. However, there's barely any major updates from Valve. And there's new micro-transactions being released every other month. There's also a cheater problem, and the developers doesn't seem to care much about it. Overall, a phenomenal game being ruined byI've played CS:GO for more than 2000 hours, in a single year. I really enjoy it, and it might just be the best FPS that I've ever played. However, there's barely any major updates from Valve. And there's new micro-transactions being released every other month. There's also a cheater problem, and the developers doesn't seem to care much about it. Overall, a phenomenal game being ruined by the community and corporation alike.… Expand
  34. esdee
    Jun 24, 2021
    9
    This game is best enjoyed with friends! It's super competitive and can become toxic if you play solo queue, especially in the higher ranks.
  35. Scoutajayjay
    May 30, 2023
    9
    If you play this with friends, 9/10 you will have some of your best PC gaming experiences playing this game

    If you are playing this game solo, 5/10, you are literally gambling your day-to-day happiness by queueing solo. You can have great matches, decent matches, and straight awful ones. This game is timeless and there is no way VALVE is abandoning this game due to the skin    If you play this with friends, 9/10 you will have some of your best PC gaming experiences playing this game

    If you are playing this game solo, 5/10, you are literally gambling your day-to-day happiness by queueing solo. You can have great matches, decent matches, and straight awful ones.

    This game is timeless and there is no way VALVE is abandoning this game due to the skin marketplace. Compare this to your yearly call of duty for 60$-70$ and tri-yearly Battlefield.    … Expand
  36. Naruto485647
    Dec 4, 2021
    9
    Clasic cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs cs
  37. Ciocolici
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Today, I found myself quite bored of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). Allow me to provide a bit of context—I have an extensive history with the Counter-Strike series, dedicating thousands of hours across several Steam accounts to the original CS, which holds a special place in my gaming heart. Naturally, my expectations for CS:GO were sky-high, and it did not disappoint as one ofToday, I found myself quite bored of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). Allow me to provide a bit of context—I have an extensive history with the Counter-Strike series, dedicating thousands of hours across several Steam accounts to the original CS, which holds a special place in my gaming heart. Naturally, my expectations for CS:GO were sky-high, and it did not disappoint as one of the best games ever made.

    CS:GO offers a gameplay experience like no other, masterfully blending skill, tactics, and teamwork. However, before you dive into this competitive shooter, there are several crucial aspects to consider.

    The core of CS:GO revolves around competitive 5v5 matches, where players strive to outwit and outgun their opponents. The rush of adrenaline and the thrill of winning rounds are unparalleled. While this mode constitutes the game's essence, CS:GO does boast a wide range of official and community modes to explore, including a battle royale mode. Regardless of your preferences, the game serves up plenty of great gameplay, and it's all available for free, which is a significant plus.

    However, as passionate as I am about CS:GO, I cannot overlook one glaring issue—the game's community has a sizeable toxicity problem. Surprisingly, I have encountered similar levels of toxicity only in Dota 2. The CS:GO player base contains its fair share of trolls, throwers, and team-damagers, all of which can make matches frustrating and exhausting. When the stakes are high and competition is fierce, it seems that some players forget basic manners and sportsmanship. This dark side of the community significantly affects the overall experience, causing many players to walk away with a sour taste in their mouths.

    Thankfully, Valve has taken steps to address one of CS:GO's most pressing problems—the abundance of cheaters. Multiple security systems, including Prime status, trust factor, trusted launch, VAC, and Overwatch, work together to minimize cheating and maintain the integrity of the competitive environment. The current state of CS:GO is arguably the best it has ever been in terms of cheater control. While the issue is far from eradicated, it is considerably less prevalent than it used to be, offering hope for a better playing experience. However, new players might face a different set of challenges. Building up trust factor and obtaining prime status requires time and dedication. For those just starting, encountering numerous new accounts (which are often associated with cheaters) can be disheartening. However, with the introduction of trusted launch, Valve has attempted to improve the situation by creating separate matchmaking pools for players with and without trusted status.

    Another aspect of CS:GO that is a mixed bag of emotions is the skin and case system. On one hand, the skins add a layer of personalization, allowing players to showcase their unique style. On the other hand, the case opening process is akin to a casino simulator. Players purchase cases, spend money on keys to open them, and often receive skins of lower value than the cost of opening the case. This system has garnered criticism for promoting gambling-like behavior among players, leading some to spend exorbitant amounts of money in pursuit of coveted skins.

    In conclusion, CS:GO remains a captivating and rewarding experience for those willing to navigate its ups and downs. The exhilarating gameplay, the joy of victory, and the desire to improve make CS:GO an addictive drug for many. However, its community's toxicity can be significant hurdles for some players. Nonetheless, for those who appreciate the thrill of competitive shooters and the challenge of mastering a high-skill game, CS:GO continues to stand tall as a beloved classic in the world of gaming.    … Expand
  38. siouxsiez
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    the game itself is good, but only the community of this game makes it bad that it becomes impossible to play and you slowly begin to turn into an animal, like most of the inadequates in this game. if you play, then only with friends
  39. Happyplague
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    CSGO is one of the best games i played , you can enjoy people disrespecting you for having 5 euro skins and learn how to pronounce сука almost perfectly , 9/10
  40. popPunker
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    É incrível como esse jogo funciona bem, é tão simples mas ao mesmo tempo é muito complexo.
    Infelizmente a valve não investe tanto quanto deveria em anti cheat, mas felizmente ninguém precisa dela, pois existem plataformas de terceiros que tem um anti cheat superior e servidores mais fluidos, então se tu quiser jogar sem nenhum problema, é melhor ir direto pra essas plataformas em vez de    É incrível como esse jogo funciona bem, é tão simples mas ao mesmo tempo é muito complexo.
    Infelizmente a valve não investe tanto quanto deveria em anti cheat, mas felizmente ninguém precisa dela, pois existem plataformas de terceiros que tem um anti cheat superior e servidores mais fluidos, então se tu quiser jogar sem nenhum problema, é melhor ir direto pra essas plataformas em vez de perder tempo no matchmaking da valve.

    Se tu for jogar no servidores da valve, a nota pra esse jogo é 9 ou menos (tem att que consegue piorar o jogo, mas depois de um tempo tudo volta ao normal) agora se tu for jogar na faceit, ai a nota é 10.    … Expand
  41. krasnysoldat38
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Almost a perfect Counter-Strike. Valve did a good job on maintaining the game and introducing new maps, seasons, and various interesting updates.

    A great competitive game, spent thousands of hours on it.
  42. Saadthelegend
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    قمة ألعاب الشوتر
  43. Prad_Bitt
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    Still the best esport title, but the developers simply do not care about the community. Cheaters and hackers are rampant, especially in non prime lobbies. Easy to learn, excruciatingly difficult to master, a great game for tryhards if you don't mind using third party services like faceit
  44. Alenites
    Sep 24, 2022
    9
    the thing that i can say, that this game is too hard, but at the same time enjoyable.
  45. coso132
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    Currently the best competitive multiplayer shooter, anything else just doesn't reach this game's level of tactical depth and fun.
  46. botardi
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    this game is just so **** much fun, i love murdering my friends and then kicking them from the game
    best one to watch too, just sometimes kinda forgotten by valve
  47. morihere
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Literally the game of my childhood! Remember playing cs with my elder brother. And then playing cs again while i've grown up. Best fps foreva!!
  48. ANICEGG
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    The best FPS game on the market. It has battle royale, ffa, bomb scenario and a lot more. The only sad part is that you need a paid subscription to see your stats and your rank. It just feels incomplete.
  49. Szokas_
    Apr 1, 2023
    9
    very good game

    ( made my balls drop)
  50. madman420
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    CS:GO is awesome. I've been playing the series since early CS 1.2 or so.

    There's nothing to say to convince you one way or another; it's a free to play game now.

    The official game modes are great. Matchmaking system is decent.

    Community servers are where this game really shines. Custom game modes such as Surfing are game changers in CS:GO.

    TL;DR
    CSGO .. GO PEW PEW.
  51. atenplex
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    the thing that i can say, that this game is too hard, but at the same time enjoyable.
  52. mawwex
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    A lot of Russians all over EU that don't speak a ton or really communicate other than screaming at you for a mistake that they themselves made. Otherwise a really good game that requires you to sharpen your skills on every aspect of the game.
  53. ugrx_spdrun
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    Just the best FPS game, Gold Nova - Master Guardian 1 can be really toxic but over hall game is just great. And the E-sport is just so big its crazy
  54. Horrux
    Sep 20, 2013
    8
    It's counter-strike. No innovation here, but what it does, it does well. There is pretty much no aimbotting, so that is a big plus, although I have seen wallhacks and smoke hacks.

    This version plays a lot like CS 1.0, for those who can remember that far back. 1.0 was fairly different from 1.3, which was again fairly different from 1.6. But yeah, this is a very nice iteration of CS in my    It's counter-strike. No innovation here, but what it does, it does well. There is pretty much no aimbotting, so that is a big plus, although I have seen wallhacks and smoke hacks.

    This version plays a lot like CS 1.0, for those who can remember that far back. 1.0 was fairly different from 1.3, which was again fairly different from 1.6. But yeah, this is a very nice iteration of CS in my opinion, so 8/10 from me.    … Expand
  55. SchroederRock
    Aug 16, 2013
    8
    Counter-Strike GO is sharp where it counts. It's very familiar to the long time veterans who have stuck around for over a decade while offering a much-appreciated face lift and slight variance/additions to bring it closer to modern-day shooters, instead of solely sticking to its "guns" and offering the one classic gametype that carried CS for years without fault. Counter-Strike as aCounter-Strike GO is sharp where it counts. It's very familiar to the long time veterans who have stuck around for over a decade while offering a much-appreciated face lift and slight variance/additions to bring it closer to modern-day shooters, instead of solely sticking to its "guns" and offering the one classic gametype that carried CS for years without fault. Counter-Strike as a franchise will likely never offer the expansive or immersive gameplay that titles such as Battlefield have come to master, but that's kind of the beauty of it. You can literally jump in and out of games at-will. No matter what, whether you're looking for 15 minutes of tactical fury or a 3-hour binge session, Counter-Strike GO still carries the ability to draw an audience and keep it especially for the fans that favor the less forgiving mindlessness that Call of Duty has rewarded so abundantly. Definitely worth a look.… Expand
  56. ofc1978
    Nov 13, 2012
    8
    The Game is good! The engine works, the Grphic and sound is good, The new Modi´s and weapons are good and the Gameplay is like CS:S, so nothing is changed! CS:GO is a good game for a lot of players how played CS:S, but i like more the Big-Map-Ego-Shooter, like BF3, with tanks and heli´s!
    But it is a good game, you can buy it or not...
    How you like...
  57. Goodbadass
    Aug 25, 2012
    8
    Great game I love it and play just every day,of course it's worse than cod or battlefield,but that's pretty damn good.And to haters this game is awesome.
  58. ElchaBillo
    Jun 23, 2013
    8
    This game has flaws, it lacks a lot of the maps from the previous counter-strike games and new updates keep nerfing weapons (deagle, AUG and Sg550), but despite these rather minor flaws this game is very good and enjoyable, and worth playing. Valve has brought many new changes to counter-strike, and I especially liked the the new competetive gameplay and the two new game mods; demolitionThis game has flaws, it lacks a lot of the maps from the previous counter-strike games and new updates keep nerfing weapons (deagle, AUG and Sg550), but despite these rather minor flaws this game is very good and enjoyable, and worth playing. Valve has brought many new changes to counter-strike, and I especially liked the the new competetive gameplay and the two new game mods; demolition and arms race.… Expand
  59. sinadoom
    Aug 22, 2012
    8
    CS:GO may seem too familiar to those who have played Source, but £11 for a new title is a bargain, especially given the quality. Source felt a bit wishy-washy, with no official modes and servers. CS:GO is not only well-organised but more catering to less experienced players whilst still retaining the essence of what makes counter-strike a proffessional gamer's shooter. New weaponsCS:GO may seem too familiar to those who have played Source, but £11 for a new title is a bargain, especially given the quality. Source felt a bit wishy-washy, with no official modes and servers. CS:GO is not only well-organised but more catering to less experienced players whilst still retaining the essence of what makes counter-strike a proffessional gamer's shooter. New weapons may seem more like reskins but I prefer the simplicity of having no silencers and the properly working stats and decent achievements right from the game's release as oppose to an update 5 years after the game's release or something. Global Offensive's graphics aren't vastly different, but it is certainly the best looking shooter on the Source engine to date, and doesn't look as outdated as it should do for a 2004 game engine. The game seems well balanced, snipers are impressive, the Scout/SSG is no longer terrible and genuinely viable in competitive matches. Blur is added to sniper scopes while moving to balance them too. WWeapons do seem balanced and people use more than just AK, MR, Deagle and AWP. The 4 game modes - Casual Competitive, Classic Competitive, Demolition and Arms Race means there's something for everyone. Sure there's no Capture the Flag but in a game where there's no sprinting, health regen, killstreaks, aim down sights or ability to revive or heal teammates, it's probably for the best. Gun game is finally officially supported, and Demolition simplifies the game by removing the need to buy weapons. I've always wanted to try counter-strike properly but Source was just far too disorganised and had other distractions. Global Offensive brings the classic game into a modern setting without falling into the trap of being a Call of Duty clone. It's still counter-strike, with exactly the same gameplay mechanics as the original, but presented in a more appealing and fun package. It certainly feels more welcoming for newcomers than Source, which is a big plus not only for competitive gaming but for the franchise as a whole. The only thing lacking is Team Deathmatch, however this would require a "Create a Class" which would turn it into CoD. Arms Race fills that spot, and Demolition combines Classic CS with Gun Game. The primary reason why this game is more accomodating is because it was meant to be a port of Source to Xbox LIVE, so obviously some things needed to be changed or added to broaden its appeal. And for the most part, Valve have done a great job. Matchmaking is efficient, bots for offline play are exclellent with decent AI programming rather than the predictably linear Source AI and the package as whole is much more modern as oppose to Source, where it was a case of "too little, too late" when they decided to update it. If you haven't played CS before and want to give it a go, this is the best game. Equally if you are a seasoned Veteran it might make for a refereshing start if you are looking to get back into it.… Expand
  60. Kuzkula
    Aug 21, 2012
    8
    I give this an 8 for the following reasons, and may or may not go into deeper detail to some of them.
    -Counter Strike 3 [basically, considering Source as 2]
    -Newer weapons to make more balance -Per-Weapon monetary awards, basically making that jerk camper with an AWP in the corner not get much, versus someone getting up close and personal and using SKILL to kill someone with, say, an    I give this an 8 for the following reasons, and may or may not go into deeper detail to some of them.
    -Counter Strike 3 [basically, considering Source as 2]
    -Newer weapons to make more balance
    -Per-Weapon monetary awards, basically making that jerk camper with an AWP in the corner not get much, versus someone getting up close and personal and using SKILL to kill someone with, say, an MP7 or XM1014.
    -Rebuilt maps, all the classics have gotten a total re-work, making them feel new again.
    -Music! Some pretty tense music to build the atmosphere as you shift-walk through a corridor, never knowing what jerk is around the corner
    -Included gungame, removes the client-side bugs and exploits which make gungame in source not fun.
    -Price. $15 for this? Sold. I wouldn't pay much more than that, mind you, but this seems to be a fair price for the game we all know and love to be totally upgraded and generally made better.

    Cons, of course, need to be added.

    -Well, lack of NEW content is surprising. I was hoping for the zombie mode or something to be included, and with the 12 years they've had, i'm sure it could've been snuck in somewhere. As long as it doesn't become a pay-DLC addon, i'll be happy.

    Overall, 8/10. It's perfectly priced and worth every penny. A good game.    … Expand
  61. MatiMata
    Apr 26, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this is a fun and competitive game, it lacks something, it may be the lack of change from the last counter strike (source), I mean yeah they added a new interface and a few modes and maps, but in my opinion it would have been refreshing to get a little bit more content. you can argue with me because the price is low, but to me, as a fan of valve and it's games I would appreciate a few more official modes and maps.
    The DLC might be great, but I'm sick of paying for a game that is not complete.
    That's the bad news.
    The good news are that the game preserves it's good old fashion gameplay style, the graphics have improved and are a treat to look at, and the game works smoothly most of the time.
    Also I like the fact that each map has a different kind of characters as for the CT and the T.
    The new hostage rescuing system is fantastic, I like it better and I think it's something they thought about.
    As usual valve have succeed in giving the opportunity to add mods and additional maps and weapons to the game, which is great.
    I would give this game a bit more than 8 but less than 9 because it is not complete in my opinion.
    Still, I think it's a game every casual gamer should get, specially as a fan of valve and counter strike. I've played since the first Counter Strike (when it was a mod) and I'm still enjoying each "upgrade".    … Expand
  62. potatoes351
    Aug 21, 2012
    8
    After the huge success the Counter-Strike mod had for the original Half-Life, Valve bought the IP and made it a standalone game. Now 12 years later Counter-Strike is back with what is essentially a HD remake. Using the newest version of the Source engine the visuals are the best looking in a Valve game to date and by god are they pretty, even on the lowest settings. The game adds a few newAfter the huge success the Counter-Strike mod had for the original Half-Life, Valve bought the IP and made it a standalone game. Now 12 years later Counter-Strike is back with what is essentially a HD remake. Using the newest version of the Source engine the visuals are the best looking in a Valve game to date and by god are they pretty, even on the lowest settings. The game adds a few new maps, a couple of new guns and introduces a new, easier to use interface along with vastly improved matchmaking mechanics. If you don't own a Counter-Strike game already then his is the package for you but if you are already an existing fan then £16 for a graphical upgrade and a handful of new features may not be enough to sway your decision.… Expand
  63. KalanYamato
    Mar 18, 2013
    8
    It's Counter-Strike. Where can you go wrong? It's incredibly fun and still retains it's challenge. But Valve should've shipped more default maps, I think they're becoming too dependant on that Workshop gimmick.
  64. Likegyldig
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a great game. In my honest opinion, this installment of Counter-Strike is in my opinion, the best one since version CS 1.5 - although not quite up to par with it. My reasoning behind this is the low tick-rate of 64 on the competitive servers, along with worse hit detection, something which can sometimes totally ruin your day. Other than this, the newCounter-Strike: Global Offensive is a great game. In my honest opinion, this installment of Counter-Strike is in my opinion, the best one since version CS 1.5 - although not quite up to par with it. My reasoning behind this is the low tick-rate of 64 on the competitive servers, along with worse hit detection, something which can sometimes totally ruin your day. Other than this, the new competitive match making system is brilliant - it has never been easier to get into a 5v5, the tweaks done to the classic weapons are interesting, not the mention the new ones and most of the new maps are incredibly good. Also, this game is really entertaining to watch, especially when the top-tier teams are pitted against each other in cups and tournaments.… Expand
  65. Markos-
    Feb 13, 2019
    8
    I think this is a very respectable title if compared to the very influential original CS. It brings the same things to the table: realism, tense competition, and some of the best action I've experienced in a game.
    My favourite mode is Competitive, as I think it is the only mode that truly sticks to the essence.
  66. Antisceptic
    Aug 21, 2012
    8
    This is Sounter Strike. If you don't want Counter Strike don't buy it. It is a fantastic game, great balance, great gameplay and even great music. Don't treat this like Counter Strike: 2. And don't treat it like another game entirely. Counter Strike isn't broken so they haven't fixed it. They've evolved it.
  67. cocianum
    Aug 21, 2012
    8
    Please note that this review is based on 100% beta Gameplay.

    One of the first FPS's to capture a great competitive edge brought to millions of people is back, 12 years later in Counter Strike Global Offensive. The game sadly is almost a 15$ texture pack. But there are new features. There is a new grenade, and, that's about it i think. This game somehow broke the record for least    Please note that this review is based on 100% beta Gameplay.

    One of the first FPS's to capture a great competitive edge brought to millions of people is back, 12 years later in Counter Strike Global Offensive. The game sadly is almost a 15$ texture pack. But there are new features. There is a new grenade, and, that's about it i think. This game somehow broke the record for least accomplished in a game in gaming history. This brings less to the table then the new CoD games.

    But there are many positives, which outweigh the negatives a ton. The new game reunites all my friends and lets me find games with people that aren't 100% CS pros. It is more casual, but it isn't too casual, you will still get your ass whopped if you are new to the franchise. It is one of the best looking valve games ever also. If you look at it like a 15$ reskin then this game could be crowned as one of the worst games released this year. But if you look at it as a Community get together with some good gameplay and graphics, then you will enjoy this game for sure.    … Expand
  68. Kaskas
    Aug 22, 2012
    8
    Feels like a cross between 1.6 and source with improved graphics and some rebalanced maps. Its just as easy to strafe and shoot as well as spray and pray as it was in source, however it is now just as easy as it was in 1.6 to shoot through walls/corners/doors/boxes, without taking it as far as crossing very thick walls or 3 walls at a time. Considering the price tag its a must have,Feels like a cross between 1.6 and source with improved graphics and some rebalanced maps. Its just as easy to strafe and shoot as well as spray and pray as it was in source, however it is now just as easy as it was in 1.6 to shoot through walls/corners/doors/boxes, without taking it as far as crossing very thick walls or 3 walls at a time. Considering the price tag its a must have, lately all large titles have been coming out with 50 or 60 dollar price tags and offer a lot less hours of entertainment. If you're a counter strike fan you should enjoy this one be it a 1.6 or source player. If you love BF3 or if you are running a 10 year old pc then perhaps you should stick to BF3 and 1.6 accordingly.… Expand
  69. redeux
    Nov 28, 2012
    8
    Beta-tested for this and now updating my review: At first I didn't like the CS:GO because it seemed like it was trying too hard to be something it's not (COD), but having tried the launch version of the game I see some improvements and gameplay that I think is enjoyable. If you're more of a casual gamer then I can see you enjoying this more than CS:S or 1.6
  70. mrkzy
    Sep 20, 2012
    8
    I have played 1.6 and css for years and i can say this is the best Counter strike ever made. They added some new weapons grenades and models and tickrate is now 128. And this is only 14 euro! Thanks Valve!
  71. internetguy1979
    Oct 2, 2013
    8
    This game is so much fun, the series was great and still is. Looking forward for the next release and it is very well priced as well. very well done developpers and thank you
  72. JurgenFirebeard
    Nov 11, 2012
    8
    A different view to the CS series.Fast-paced gameplay ensures more fun,new mods that are never introduced in the previous games,improved graphics.In short its a worthy and fun addition to the legendary CS series.
  73. somsama
    Dec 2, 2012
    8
    tl;dr: CS:GO feels like 1.6, but looks pretty.

    GO > 1.6 > 1.5 > CZ > A kick in the face > CSS A few weapons have been added/removed, but the repertoire is very much intact. I question the removal of silencers (M4A1 and USP had them in 1.6) but no big thing. Same with the tactical shield from 1.6 which I thought was a lot of fun. Decoy grenades, and incendiaries, have been added. It    tl;dr: CS:GO feels like 1.6, but looks pretty.

    GO > 1.6 > 1.5 > CZ > A kick in the face > CSS

    A few weapons have been added/removed, but the repertoire is very much intact. I question the removal of silencers (M4A1 and USP had them in 1.6) but no big thing. Same with the tactical shield from 1.6 which I thought was a lot of fun. Decoy grenades, and incendiaries, have been added. It is very fun to throw a decoy and watch people scatter or take cover, and the incendiary is an interesting addition; it creates a blanket of flames that lasts several seconds, to stand on it or walk through it generally kills you.

    Knifing feels a little faster, both in terms of click-to-damage time, and cooldown on the backswing; although I haven't timed it or anything so it could just be a feeling/animation difference. In any case, knife duels still work much the same and the skills are transferable. There are two definitely negative things about GO in my opinion:
    - The buy menu is now a confusing wheel that looks like it should be in a console game.
    - The "Quick Join" feature, just list the servers and let people pick. Anyone considering buying should be aware that several of the reviews below are, in my mind, incredibly inaccurate to the point that I feel compelled to comment on them;

    "No ironsights." - I think this means that the writer expected something like Mass Effect, where you can hold down right click with any weapon and zoom in a little. CS has scoped weapons for zooming, and you crouch or walk to increase accuracy. CS attempts to be realistic, and the average terrorist does not have telescopic eye-implants.

    "There's no point in having the body, because they've made it so that body shots are basically like a gentle tickle" - A short burst to the torso will reliably kill an enemy.

    "Hit reg. It's terrible. Obvious hits will do zero damage at times"
    &
    "Forget about shooting 10-15 bullets straight from sitting position at middle-close ranged enemy aiming in the head - you'll miss unless enemy is VERY close."
    &
    "Just as bad as the old versions, with a hitbox that's just as inaccurate as them" - I have not found this to be the case, these people are probably just not very practiced at aiming, guns in CS have significant recoil and spread.

    "You can't control even m4 recoil(I'm not saying about ak), don't even try, it's impossible."
    &
    "Much more of an 'uncontrollable' recoil." - Recoil is very much on par with all previous CS games.

    "A considerable improvement would have been to remove extinct gameplay mechanics, such as "being dead", because what felt okay in 2000, doesn't make sense today anymore." - Part of the appeal of a competitive game is that if you fail, you are punished. If you succeed, you are not. If you were the first one to die, and it was an abnormally long round, you might be waiting as much as four minutes before respawning. In this time you can watch what other, non-dead players do, and try to learn from them.

    "This title has nothing to do with Counter-Strike the Half-Life mod" - Except for the guns, objectives, maps, look & feel, player base, factions, and name.

    "No real way to compete with the best players." - except by improving your own performance.

    "Lacks any kind of single player element or even objective goals. Sure there are hostages to rescue and bombs to plant but no one ever does that." - As this comment itself states, there are objectives to complete on each map. I have never encountered people consistently ignoring these goals.

    "Tons of HDR, bloom and motion blur, only to hide graphics bugs / glitches and make you feel like something fresh new" - Lighting is realistic, there is no blinding bloom or anything. Motion blur is only when walking while looking through a scope, I assume in an attempt to reflect how difficult it would be in reality to run around with a sniper rifle held to your eye.

    "When moving around, it feels like your 'floating'" - Walking feels much the same as all previous CS games.

    "the guns were highly unbalanced, the only guns worth using were the AK and the most powerful sniper rifle." - simply not true; there is a hierarchy of gun strength that correlates to the co$t, but almost every gun has a niche in which it would consistently outperform any other. "no matter how I put my settings I was getting about 15fps at any time." - get a better computer

    "Maps: Totally remade with TONS of details. You can throw all your map knowledge to garbage" - I had no trouble instantly identifying every ported map. There are a few minor changes to some (eg; stairs leading from under the dust_2 bridge up onto it) but I am yet to find any which bother me.

    "Also this walls you sweep before not penetrable now(or penetrable but not for most weapons)." - In 1.5/6 most guns could penetrate any surface, even blocks of concrete 10m thick; in GO, you can only shoot through softer materials such as wooden crates or doors    … Expand
  74. Ryuzaki
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    Gameplay is amazing takes ALOT of practise and skill to become good. Every now and then you may join up with smurfs, hackers, trolls etc.. but overall the game is fun to play and takes alot of your time. 8/10
  75. ReapingRose
    Dec 16, 2012
    8
    Graphics: Not the best but it was certainly a decent improvement over the soft textures of CS:S
    Gameplay: Familiar but never old, I thought it was worth bringing back the oldies. This game in itself does require more skill to actually use weapons (which some players often complain about for iconic weapons) but I like how they made an attempt to refresh everything and then provide some    Graphics: Not the best but it was certainly a decent improvement over the soft textures of CS:S
    Gameplay: Familiar but never old, I thought it was worth bringing back the oldies. This game in itself does require more skill to actually use weapons (which some players often complain about for iconic weapons) but I like how they made an attempt to refresh everything and then provide some new default modes and the ability for community game modes as well.
    Replay-ability: Much like the predecessors, it provides a good length of fun team based game play and a competitive challenge in comparison to FPS shooters like Call of Duty (which is prey, spray, run around, heal, killstreak reward, kill without skill, repeat). In Counter Strike, you HAVE to put effort in killing even a single player, not too much, but a good amount for the average player and more to take down the more experienced players. This is also worth it's money because would you rather pay about $50 for a game that really doesn't make any true attempt to add anything or $15 for a game that may be small, but is even considerably replayable? This game may not be a huge step up from its preceding titles, but it certainly expands on them, even by a little bit. It uses an old engine but the engine is fairly adaptive and used differently for other games.
    Other personal opinions: It's sad to see that some people give some negative reviews of this game. If we compare both CS:S and CS:GO, you'd more likely stick with GO than S because CS:S was a complete rehash of CS:1.6 with the simplification of using the weapons in game. You can spray players with little effort. In CS:GO it attempts to go back to its routes in order to make the game more competitive and not as simple as CS:S, recoil is higher and requires more control, but still slightly more tolerable than CS:1.6.
    Overall: I believe people should appreciate this game in the least. It tries to bring back good memories of how I used to play Counter Strike in my younger days. Maps are too small, but think about it, that's the principle of Counter Strike games, CQC and medium range engagements. Players would be better off using weapons up close but aren't limited to longer ranges when they've mastered even the weakest of weapons. It is also more realistic that Call of Duty as hipfiring is inexplicably terrible if you just spray all rounds. In Call of Duty, whatever is in your crosshair will be hit and killed if they don't shoot back while in CS, you're going to miss after the first few shots unless you control your aim and fire. Give the game a try, and if you still don't love or like it, at least appreciate it.    … Expand
  76. garfield997
    Jan 6, 2013
    8
    Beautiful graphics is advantage and disadvantage in this game. It's hard to see anything if it's far.
    Second thing is shooting. Trying to hit enemy is for me too hard because when u shoot the camera vibrate and i can't focus on what's happening. Maybe because i played too much cs 1.6 and css but it still is annoying and can't be turned off.
    There is some new weapons. some of them    Beautiful graphics is advantage and disadvantage in this game. It's hard to see anything if it's far.
    Second thing is shooting. Trying to hit enemy is for me too hard because when u shoot the camera vibrate and i can't focus on what's happening. Maybe because i played too much cs 1.6 and css but it still is annoying and can't be turned off.
    There is some new weapons. some of them usefull, some not, but new grenates are awesome. I still like previous versions more than this one.    … Expand
  77. Jangster
    Feb 11, 2013
    8
    An excellent rehash of CS:S with non-essential, but pleasant, updates to textures and skins. The game feels like a CS game and doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. Don't go into it thinking you're going to play being playing a Valve COD or Battlefield FPS. The simple game play mechanics and bare bones options of CS:S are what you will get here. People expect way too much for a $15 game.An excellent rehash of CS:S with non-essential, but pleasant, updates to textures and skins. The game feels like a CS game and doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. Don't go into it thinking you're going to play being playing a Valve COD or Battlefield FPS. The simple game play mechanics and bare bones options of CS:S are what you will get here. People expect way too much for a $15 game. Definitely worth the cash, even better if you can get it on sale!… Expand
  78. TrilobiteG
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    Like COD but 10 times better

    This game ignores the soppy doppy emotional bullsh*t paired with call of duty and is flat out straight to the point "here's two sides, here's some guns, here's some awesome maps, now kill each other". Boom. Awesomeness ensues. The only thing I can nitpick with this game is that there are A LOT of ways to get killed from impossible angles. For example, I    Like COD but 10 times better

    This game ignores the soppy doppy emotional bullsh*t paired with call of duty and is flat out straight to the point "here's two sides, here's some guns, here's some awesome maps, now kill each other". Boom. Awesomeness ensues. The only thing I can nitpick with this game is that there are A LOT of ways to get killed from impossible angles. For example, I once got killed through a wall whilst the enemy was facing THE OTHER WAY....for real?

    Nitpicking acide, far better than COD or Battlefield (OH! AND AWESOME GUN SKINS TOO!) buy it now!    … Expand
  79. Tyscheff
    Mar 26, 2013
    8
    Fun game, brings me back to when I was in middle school and would spend time playing this game. Reason I really enjoy it is because ranks, guns, etc do not matter like in COD. It's just fun to kill time with, and people playing really use tactics...which I enjoy
  80. stranglehold
    Mar 29, 2013
    8
    A $15 invitation to reconnect with a classic FPS. Its lost a coat of luster, but its still looking fine. Even though CS 1.6 is better this is still a nice little time waster now and again.
  81. DonGirses
    Mar 29, 2013
    8
    As ever, Valve games have always stayed on my list of all time favorite games, including this one, which is my number one choice for an engaging, strategically-based competitive experience. That said, this is a game which requires prior experience with past CS titles, which are, in my opinion, very hard and frustrating if you are not so used to it. But overall, this is a very entertainingAs ever, Valve games have always stayed on my list of all time favorite games, including this one, which is my number one choice for an engaging, strategically-based competitive experience. That said, this is a game which requires prior experience with past CS titles, which are, in my opinion, very hard and frustrating if you are not so used to it. But overall, this is a very entertaining FPS, and it is a refreshing change from other, more generic and (far) easier FPS on the market, and, hell, it's at $15 on Steam right now! So, why not give it a G.O.?… Expand
  82. Fuhaxian
    Apr 25, 2013
    8
    If you're a seasoned veteran from the previous games especially like Counter Strike Source, then this game would be a tad bit of a disappointment. I say that because the only things you can truly distinguish that are similar would be the concepts, maps, and weapons. Everything else has a bit of a change to it, and something that will come out immediately is how the aiming system works.If you're a seasoned veteran from the previous games especially like Counter Strike Source, then this game would be a tad bit of a disappointment. I say that because the only things you can truly distinguish that are similar would be the concepts, maps, and weapons. Everything else has a bit of a change to it, and something that will come out immediately is how the aiming system works. This game is not like one of your Call of Duties where spraying is a means of getting kills. Some parts of this game actually requires that you have pin-point accuracy towards your enemies which can get a little tricky when you start this game the first time. I personally, a veteran of Counter Strike Source, did absolutely horrible my first attempts towards this game, but as time went on, I got used to how it worked. Now this game doesn't have the top notch graphics as some of you would have preferred, but the quality of the graphics does not determine the quality of the game play. I'd personally recommend this game if you're up for a challenge, that and I like to watch my friends rage a lot.

    Cheers    … Expand
  83. Artyas
    May 28, 2013
    8
    Countenter strike global offensive has so briliant graphics and also it has nice game modes but I preffer classics for example counter strike 1.6. http://www.extracounterstrike.com/
  84. RebornNightmare
    Jul 7, 2013
    8
    While I haven't played a full game of 1.6 yet (puts up flame shield), I absolutely couldn't stand to play Source (again, flame shield). This however, is a fun game, even with bots. Source feels really clunky in comparison to this, as in GO I can actually decently aim where I want to shoot, and it hits the general area (unlike Source, where I had this problem of aiming for the head,While I haven't played a full game of 1.6 yet (puts up flame shield), I absolutely couldn't stand to play Source (again, flame shield). This however, is a fun game, even with bots. Source feels really clunky in comparison to this, as in GO I can actually decently aim where I want to shoot, and it hits the general area (unlike Source, where I had this problem of aiming for the head, cursor on top and all, but completely missing). If theres any Counter-Strike game I can recommend playing, its this one, just practice well before you head out into online servers, as the players there can be REALLY rough on a noob like myself, gameplay-wise.… Expand
  85. ToxicKitten
    Jul 22, 2013
    8
    The game is overall good. The graphics are great, it keeps the CS-spirit and it's fun to play. The buying menu can be really confusing at the beginning, such as armor/defuse kits located at Buying Category #5 instead of #6 and the Deagle being gun #5 in the Pistol Category instead of #4. It has all the good old maps with a few updates, plus some new maps, such as Mirage, which I like toThe game is overall good. The graphics are great, it keeps the CS-spirit and it's fun to play. The buying menu can be really confusing at the beginning, such as armor/defuse kits located at Buying Category #5 instead of #6 and the Deagle being gun #5 in the Pistol Category instead of #4. It has all the good old maps with a few updates, plus some new maps, such as Mirage, which I like to call de_dust3. Sound-quality and weapon-models are of course better too.… Expand
  86. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    8
    Этот текст здесь для того что бы оценка отобразилась в моем профиле.
  87. Mega_Panda
    Aug 15, 2014
    8
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of my favourite FPS ever, hell the first FPS I ever played was Counter-Strike on the old Xbox. The gameplay is great and it controls great! not ever have I had a death in this game that felt unfair to me as when i play COD i eather die from some hidden attack or something. Gun Game is the most fun I had in a long time. Counter-Strike: GlobalCounter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of my favourite FPS ever, hell the first FPS I ever played was Counter-Strike on the old Xbox. The gameplay is great and it controls great! not ever have I had a death in this game that felt unfair to me as when i play COD i eather die from some hidden attack or something. Gun Game is the most fun I had in a long time. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is one of the most fresh counter strike game there is, go buy it now its only about $15. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets a 8/10… Expand
  88. GameHell
    Jul 24, 2015
    8
    This game is a true successor to Counter-Strike 1.6! Everything is smooth, fluid, graphics are great, virtually it's improved in every aspect. Gameplay is VERY addictive. The only problem in this game are cheaters. They are a plague in competitive matchmaking and there isn't much to stop them, so be prepared to lose 2 out of 10 matches to discreet wallhackers and such. All in all, thisThis game is a true successor to Counter-Strike 1.6! Everything is smooth, fluid, graphics are great, virtually it's improved in every aspect. Gameplay is VERY addictive. The only problem in this game are cheaters. They are a plague in competitive matchmaking and there isn't much to stop them, so be prepared to lose 2 out of 10 matches to discreet wallhackers and such. All in all, this game is excellent. Giving 8/10 because cheaters aren't being rooted out of competitive matches.… Expand
  89. EpicPotatoes
    Dec 22, 2013
    8
    This is a great game, people who aren't familiar to the Counter Strike game will have difficulty playing this game. The graphics are not the best but they are good, and the game is fun to play, the only thing I don't understand about this game is why people spend 400$ on a virtual knife, it's just a game! All together, this is an amazing game that I think everybody that like FPS games should play.
  90. Elissonx
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    Nova versão bastante melhorada. Gostei bastante. Só acho que falta uma campanha para jogar solo e os times possuírem mais integrantes, achei pouco apenas com 5 pessoas (muita influência de dota 2).

    Nota: 8/10
  91. Pistolz4Pandaz
    Nov 19, 2013
    8
    I will start out by saying that I didn't play any of the previous CS games before this one. But I find that the game is very enjoyable. It one of those games that you can pick up after a hard day and find some relaxation in (if you can relax playing shooters). Constant game updates mean that new things are always being added. It is also fairly cheap ($15), and you can get a lot of gameplayI will start out by saying that I didn't play any of the previous CS games before this one. But I find that the game is very enjoyable. It one of those games that you can pick up after a hard day and find some relaxation in (if you can relax playing shooters). Constant game updates mean that new things are always being added. It is also fairly cheap ($15), and you can get a lot of gameplay out of it. The game balance is also pretty good, meaning that one side (Terrorists or Counter-Terrorists) does not have an advantage in terms of weapons that can be bought. This game does have things that need to be learned, especially if you are coming from a CoD background.… Expand
  92. CiloH
    Jan 3, 2014
    8
    CS:GO lacks decent match-making servers. You will miss shots that you shouldn't have and will result in frustration. However, community servers and services like ESEA will improve your competitive drive and experience. Also, there is a major cheating problem with currently no solution in match-making.
  93. eialici
    Sep 12, 2015
    8
    Just played it for the first time and when maxed out it looks pretty good. Game play is smooth as silk and it felt a bit like playing Battlefield but different.
  94. sk_arrow
    Dec 8, 2013
    8
    This game is great, the graphics are nice and is generally very smooth. I like how they have classic maps in the game and also new ones that weren't previously in others. My only complaint is about the players sometimes they trash talk so much and they kick people for no reason and just use abusive language, even in competitive where teamwork is supposed to be present. It's a pain playingThis game is great, the graphics are nice and is generally very smooth. I like how they have classic maps in the game and also new ones that weren't previously in others. My only complaint is about the players sometimes they trash talk so much and they kick people for no reason and just use abusive language, even in competitive where teamwork is supposed to be present. It's a pain playing with these kinds of people sometimes and reporting them doesn't seem to do much either.… Expand
  95. Malugin
    Dec 19, 2013
    8
    CSGO may be hated but it really is one of the best FPS ever made. The maps have been updated, the weapons have been updated and the economy has been updated. All this gives variation to a formula that has gone stale and boring. Everything from the map design, weapons and even economy all has been blended together to make a balanced and fair experience. Sure it may be hard but that'sCSGO may be hated but it really is one of the best FPS ever made. The maps have been updated, the weapons have been updated and the economy has been updated. All this gives variation to a formula that has gone stale and boring. Everything from the map design, weapons and even economy all has been blended together to make a balanced and fair experience. Sure it may be hard but that's because you need to analyse every single detail of the game. The community is great. There are videos to help you out on the obscure things like the physics of grenades. Also the game modes are great You have a casual mode, this gives you extra money at the start and more than five people can join. There is now a competitive match making system which works well. There is the chaotic deathmatch and arms race which always rewards your kills with a better weapon. Demolition is mode with small maps and only has one bomb site which makes a more concentrated experience. Skins for weapons and drops can be found at the end of the game or by watching pro games in their fantastic GOTV app or just buy it is used by valve to entice casual's into the competitive scene. Valve has had added so much, but there are down sides. Firstly there are three weapons that are really OP Scar-20, Negev and the P90 which is over used. The other down side it that all three of these weapons are used so much in death match as you have access to them at all times without buying them. Finally is the drop system. The drop system is fine and dandy but I see no reason to buy a key. There is a key that is used to open a case. In the case you get a randomly generated weapon. Firstly why do I have to buy a key? The game doesn't randomly drop it. You have to buy it. Why can't I just buy the weapon myself when there is a great chance I will be getting a useless skin that has no value in the CS:GO market. This is why cases are worth around 3p-5p in the market. This game is great. But valve needs more improving to do.… Expand
  96. oDjento
    Jan 4, 2015
    8
    A great competitive game that can be great tactically. With new maps being added all the time along with custom servers there is endless replay value. The graphics are pretty average but do their job. Then there is the weapon skins: the reason most people play this game. An excellent money making mechanic by valve is the weapon skins as they vary so much and have played it well with theA great competitive game that can be great tactically. With new maps being added all the time along with custom servers there is endless replay value. The graphics are pretty average but do their job. Then there is the weapon skins: the reason most people play this game. An excellent money making mechanic by valve is the weapon skins as they vary so much and have played it well with the marketplace and being able to sell your skins and buy new crates. It's highly addictive and makes you want to play more to then show off your skins.… Expand
  97. Hunnoycombe
    Jan 21, 2014
    8
    Speaking as someone who's only other FPS experience is TF2, CS GO was pleasantly surprising as i have not been foddered up by embarrassingly easy **** Everything, From the difficult but satisfying recoil on every gun to the fact that all the classic mode levels (except Office) are perfectly balanced without being asymmetrical. Valve have once again raised the bar for tactical FPS.
  98. kickmyass
    Mar 16, 2014
    8
    гама достойна похвалы,с геймплейем всё было понятно,разрабы говорят мол ''стрельба приближенна к 1.6'' но нет,зажимать с калаша не получится,даже когда по одно пуле стреляешь, пуля летит на много выше вверхней лески(по которой я целился в 1.6) не советую покупать.Но если хочется протестить бери!гама достойна похвалы,с геймплейем всё было понятно,разрабы говорят мол ''стрельба приближенна к 1.6'' но нет,зажимать с калаша не получится,даже когда по одно пуле стреляешь, пуля летит на много выше вверхней лески(по которой я целился в 1.6) не советую покупать.Но если хочется протестить бери!
  99. Fiished
    Mar 2, 2014
    8
    Arguably Valves best CS to date. CSGO provides the familiar game play of 1.6 and source and combines their characteristics to create the best of both worlds. Endless replayability via the steam workshop and a robust competitive scene via the rank based match making makes CSGO a complete success.

    PROS Familure game play Balanced weapons/maps Competitive nature Cons Not beginner    Arguably Valves best CS to date. CSGO provides the familiar game play of 1.6 and source and combines their characteristics to create the best of both worlds. Endless replayability via the steam workshop and a robust competitive scene via the rank based match making makes CSGO a complete success.

    PROS

    Familure game play
    Balanced weapons/maps
    Competitive nature

    Cons
    Not beginner friendly
    Hacks can be an issue within matchmaking    … Expand
  100. Saltnes
    Mar 11, 2014
    8
    This is the first Game in the Counter Strike Genre i have played.
    Playing alone in competetive is fun but has it's downsides, and thats why i would advise everyone to play with a couple of friends, or a team for that matter.
    and with a low price point at 10 € i have so far gotten 100 hours out of it and im sure i'll play it alot more!
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#32 Best PC Game of 2012
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#1 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 29, 2012
    90
    Brilliant old-school shooter has convinced us that Counter-Strike franchise is in no way to be retired or forgotten. [Oct 2012]
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 24, 2012
    85
    A fast, demanding shooter with a huge potential for the future. It's basically CS: Source, but the maps are more polished and the game looks better. [11/2012, p.64]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 14, 2012
    84
    For a non-professional Counter-Striker, Global Offensive is just a cosmetic facelift, with re-run levels. [Sept 2012]
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