Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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  1. Tosaver0324
    Aug 17, 2021
    8
    One of the most fun online fps games and it's free! Not p2w like other games of this genre. The only downside is there are too many cheats.
  2. CasualReviewer
    Oct 7, 2021
    8
    A pretty good game for relaxing or getting satisfied until you're good at it. it can be rough at times but definitely worth a try if you have the time.
  3. Krissy004
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    The grand father of tactical FPS.
    Valve has done a solid job to "evolve" the game. Those "evolution" might not be great but it's an "evolution" nonetheless. Gone are the days of random spray. Every gun in CSGO has a consistent spray pattern, heck even the shotguns have consistent spread patterns. The only thing that plague this game is its monetization. Yes it is free to play but with the    The grand father of tactical FPS.
    Valve has done a solid job to "evolve" the game. Those "evolution" might not be great but it's an "evolution" nonetheless. Gone are the days of random spray. Every gun in CSGO has a consistent spray pattern, heck even the shotguns have consistent spread patterns. The only thing that plague this game is its monetization. Yes it is free to play but with the introduction of loot box and unique skins that create a mini gambling game inside CSGO. Community support still strong with Valve even putting community made maps into the game for a limited time.
    If you're the kind of FPS player who likes a right click to iron sights or scope like the other modern FPS then this game might not be the one for you. Valve stills keeps the old hip firing mechanics like the old CS games. But if you're the FPS player who plays CS 1.6 or CS Source then this game for you    … Expand
  4. junlim954
    Oct 17, 2021
    8
    An extremely enjoyable game, and it is easy to tell that leaps and bounds were made from Source. Much of the game is based on pure honing of skill, which seems to be a lost art in many shooting games nowadays. I would rate it higher, but for as good of a game it is, the anti-cheat system needs a lot of work, especially with the game being free now.
  5. LokaKie
    Nov 27, 2021
    8
    There's better FPS games out there I will admit but this game is still good none the less. Better than Valorant don't get me wrong Valorant is a good game but this is just better. Though the game now requires you to have prime for actual competitive matchmaking though it was a good decision because since then I've only met 2 cheaters total.
  6. Dan9el99
    Dec 27, 2021
    8
    Guter Shooter, der durch präzises Gunplay, intelligente Karten und verschiedene Modi zeigt, wie wenig es braucht, um ein Multiplayer Game zu entwickeln, was auch Jahre nach Release gespielt wird (8/10).
  7. Gliphy
    Oct 6, 2022
    8
    В этой игре, будто бы крайне слабый инструментарий. Все прочие режимы очень похожи друг на друга, из-за этого эту часть никогда не полюблю больше, чем 1.6. Но если говорить про классический режим, но, пожалуй, он стал в разы лучше.В этой игре, будто бы крайне слабый инструментарий. Все прочие режимы очень похожи друг на друга, из-за этого эту часть никогда не полюблю больше, чем 1.6. Но если говорить про классический режим, но, пожалуй, он стал в разы лучше.
  8. M_MIXER
    Sep 29, 2022
    8
    VERY GOOD《8/10》⭐⭐⭐

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  9. FreshMelons
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    Its a good game with friends. No bugs or anything but there isnt anything special about it.
  10. n00bleT
    May 8, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game not the greatest but good the autosniper and p90 are extremely broken… Expand
  11. k1erx
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    игра хорошая но есть один минус очень сильно затянет вас в нее меня лично затянуло на 1300 часов и немного плохо осознавать что столько времени потратил на нее скины в игре красивые но обновлений крупных нету
  12. trinovatic
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    ¿La madre de los shooters? probablemente una de ellas, histórico e inovador, no jugué el CS anterior me tocó muy joven, pero si es de los shooters donde mejor me lo he pasado. También mis respetos por ser uno de los OGs en los esports.
  13. notreferenced
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    The best Counter-Strike game in terms of gameplay and visuals, with new game modes not featured in its predecessors, such as Arms Race.
  14. bluecheese666
    Oct 22, 2022
    8
    I love this game, I have 1600 hours, in general, this is a cs,good game,yea.
  15. Moger
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    Çıkmış en iyi rekabetçi oyunu. Ne Valorant ne Overwatch bu oyunun karşısında duramaz ve tüm oyun tarihi boyunca da hiçbir oyun duramadı ve duramayacakta.
  16. fardboi123
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    It's good, strategic fun. It's a little outdated, due to Valve beginning to focus on other projects, and the anti-cheat doesn't do its job a lot, but the game still gets frequent Major updates and events. It's a game that takes a lot of time to get good at. I squeezed in almost 50 hours into this game and I still suck. But the community servers and a large number of ideas offer a moreIt's good, strategic fun. It's a little outdated, due to Valve beginning to focus on other projects, and the anti-cheat doesn't do its job a lot, but the game still gets frequent Major updates and events. It's a game that takes a lot of time to get good at. I squeezed in almost 50 hours into this game and I still suck. But the community servers and a large number of ideas offer a more leisurely way to play the game. Overall, a really good pastime when you want something to hurt your brain a little.… Expand
  17. theoddguy
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    CS:GO is one of the most popular shooters, but I feel like it's missing something. The game can feel bland at times, but as soon as you get a friend it's very fun.
  18. LT_Gruber
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    Great Online First Person Shooter with fluent mechanics.

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a great game and a solid upgrade from the original Counter-Strike, that I also played a lot. It is a timeless classic that can be played anytime, any day. The principle is the same as the original game; pick your team, consisting of terrorists and counter-terrorist and battle it out on the    Great Online First Person Shooter with fluent mechanics.

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a great game and a solid upgrade from the original Counter-Strike, that I also played a lot. It is a timeless classic that can be played anytime, any day.

    The principle is the same as the original game; pick your team, consisting of terrorists and counter-terrorist and battle it out on the map for the most round wins or kills. Place bombs while playing as terrorists and defend the bomb site(s) from the opposing team. Rescue hostages or become a living, moving target. You can choose your weapons at the start of the round and can experiment with them to get a feeling which one(s) suit you best. The round starts and off you go, looking for something to shoot.

    Although the game has a simple principle in which you just shoot people and defuse bombs, you can use tactical approaches and teamwork if you are playing with a group of friends for example. I had matches in which I was defending my little bomb site, and I saw an absurdly well-organized squad of counter-terrorists approaching from different sides, each backing each other up. I got my ass handed to me and I was not even mad, I respected the team play at work at that moment.

    Of course, there are game modes in which you just need to achieve the highest kill count and go guns blazing against everyone, but in the team modes of the game, your approaches and ways of playing are endless.

    The graphics in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive look nice and smooth. It is nothing special compared to games today, but it still holds up, outputs a steady and solid FPS and is overall just perfectly playable. Animations are still a little stiff, but a game like this does not need fluent animations anyway.

    The sound effects are really cool. Gunfire sounds different for every weapon and all give satisfying feedback when fired. Especially the sniper rifles, which release a roaring bang when fired. Grenades and explosions also sound fine and overall, the sound design holds up well to this day.

    I also like the fact that this game is not that heavy and can be played on many older systems without issues. It looks more than fine and plays fluently for almost everyone.

    The controls are fluent and easy to learn. A good mouse is recommended to react quickly when someone start hailing bullets at you (or just one between your eyes), because you only have about 0,5 ms to respond to them.

    The only thing that I do not understand about Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is the trading of gun and knife skins. They sell for outrageous prices on the Steam Market and I do simply not get the hype.

    One downside with the game that I frequently had was the stupid idiots in the voice chat that keep trolling the matches, people who got their mic stuck in their ass, screaming children, and other morons that spoil the fun sometimes. Although nothing new, and surely present in other games, with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, I experienced it the most.

    I admit that I really suck at the game sometimes. I just need to git gut, but for me, this is still a learning curve. However, despite this, I still feel that I have a fair chance at getting some frags, I still feel that my deaths are my own fault and that I can do better next time, a feeling that I greatly missed in the Call of Duty series and especially Battlefield.

    In the end, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is an excellent online First Person Shooter that inspired many players to try it, gives everyone a fair chance and offers a rewarding experience.

    Definitely recommend it.    … Expand
  19. frightopia
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    This has been a consistently good game over time, with of course some ups and downs. However, it is a game that you can hop into after months or years of not playing.
  20. Lisco10
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    One of the best multiplayer games, BUT i give it an 8 because i think it's not free to play because of Prime. When I compare the gameplay on a Prime and a Non Prime account, the main difference is not that without Prime there is no ranks, but the CHEATERS. On Non Prime Arms Race i find 4 cheaters per hour of gameplay, while on Prime i had only 1 cheater in 120h of playing with PrimeOne of the best multiplayer games, BUT i give it an 8 because i think it's not free to play because of Prime. When I compare the gameplay on a Prime and a Non Prime account, the main difference is not that without Prime there is no ranks, but the CHEATERS. On Non Prime Arms Race i find 4 cheaters per hour of gameplay, while on Prime i had only 1 cheater in 120h of playing with Prime Status. But Prime is a one-time payment and it's affordable, so I recommend playing with Prime than without Prime.… Expand
  21. asdgasgea
    May 12, 2023
    8
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  22. akami_1513
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Nice game overall, fun to play with friends. What bother's me is that are quite a lot of cheaters
  23. Jamjlam
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    I dont find this game necessarily addicting but its a good first person shooter with incredibly detailed hit boxes and i gotta say that deagle headshots are hella satisfing
  24. GenuineOpinion
    Aug 21, 2012
    7
    Pretty ok. I was kinda hoping for something different, but it's the same exact thing as the previous games. If you like counterstrike, you'll probably like this. I prefer BF3.
  25. czerro
    Aug 22, 2012
    7
    To start out: I have mainly played quake/ut style games since '96 and while I've dabbled in CS through LANs and such back in the day, my interest was very weak. Mainly because the game is very slow paced and favors 2 tactics: mobbing and camping down a thin avenue of approach. This combined with bullet spray mechanic when moving makes aggression a weak and stupid tactic. I don't likeTo start out: I have mainly played quake/ut style games since '96 and while I've dabbled in CS through LANs and such back in the day, my interest was very weak. Mainly because the game is very slow paced and favors 2 tactics: mobbing and camping down a thin avenue of approach. This combined with bullet spray mechanic when moving makes aggression a weak and stupid tactic. I don't like playing this style game, but gave it a chance when valve released cs:s. Again, the same, but bullet spray and poor hit detection seemed amplified and I gave it up fairly quickly. Now we have CS:GO. To begin, the game is gorgeous and has more infrastructure to it than any CS before. It DOES have matchmaking which is annoying, but there is also the option to play dedicated so who cares? The bullet spray is either tighter or the netcode better, I dunno which. Overall it's still the same gameplay. The purchase interface is wanky, but most players will bind the relevant options and never use it anyway. If you love CS of any flavor, there is no reason you won't like this one. On the other hand, if you think CS gameplay is stale and want to see it mixed up so that aggression and and precision are rewarded rather than penalized, look elsewhere. This is classic CS with a beautiful engine on top. I think the game is a 4 gameplay wise, but I give it a 7 as most people reading this are probably CS players, and I think it's an accurate representation of what a CS player would award this game.… Expand
  26. vahn
    May 19, 2013
    7
    When this game got released, I was able to see the community "splitted": one who complained that CS was perfect as it was, and the other that it was a great innovation. I personally don't care which side is right, because, to me, this game is basically what the original CS should have done. And that is, to be more user friendly. Yes I also played the original CS (although just CS:S) and IWhen this game got released, I was able to see the community "splitted": one who complained that CS was perfect as it was, and the other that it was a great innovation. I personally don't care which side is right, because, to me, this game is basically what the original CS should have done. And that is, to be more user friendly. Yes I also played the original CS (although just CS:S) and I knew why it was good: it required skills in aiming, in timing and you needed team work, but it failed on the learning curve which was INSANE. Most of the matches were "Arena" based (there was also demolition but I rarely did it, while gungame was rare), and this was how I played: I entered, I walked in, I died from a headshot from an Ak-47 from an enemy at the other side of the map, I waited for my team to lose so I could respawn....this wasn't funny. Did I suck? Yeah of course, but I had no way to learn since I would die once I was alive! That's what this game did right: you finally can learn how to play, you can FINALLY play without fearing of dying after 10 seconds you've stepped in...and I started to enjoy! While this might be a rant in a way, what I'm trying to point out is that while it has no real innovation (just graphics and the interfaces), it's also much easier to learn and even newbies like me can go in, play and just try to have fun without being obsessively scared of dying! Of course, you can still play the original method as well, but it's all up to you to choose and you can easily try it once you've mastered it enough. Aside the fact of the innovation, it has also other benefits anyway: the maps are still good to this day, with almost no possibility for camping or hide perfectly, both because it requires a HUGE amount of aming, and in Deathmatch the respawns are random, so you can easily die anytime if you don't move. I believe we got less weapons now, but more "balanced" in a way, although I can't be totally sure since in the original game I couldn't buy due to the my lack income of money. For flaws, in my opinion, I still hate the hitboxes being clunky and very sporadic to hit (like I said, I might suck on this...but I would miss enemies even at blank point range, while for some reasons I was able to headshot with my shotgun. From the other side of the map!!!) and some weapons aren't exactly perfect and in the end people use few of them in total. All in all, I really enjoyed this game and for the first time I was able to play a Counter Strike game and have fun, without however neglecting the old community and giving us all the modes we used to play, plus some customizations. I might be a bad CS player for liking the "friendly" way this game approaches...but personally, if a game isn't fun and it's just made of frustration and constant complaining, it's not worth of my time and I easily quit it. A good remake, with a good learning curve this time.… Expand
  27. Elc1247
    Jun 23, 2013
    7
    This may be the best version of Counterstrike, but by no means is it a perfect game.

    I personally am not a big fan of the Counterstrike series, as the game is a good example of "the rich get richer". newbies often have little chance of doing well, as many seasoned players can almost instantly headshot you as you are running on the other side of the map. my opinion of this game is,    This may be the best version of Counterstrike, but by no means is it a perfect game.

    I personally am not a big fan of the Counterstrike series, as the game is a good example of "the rich get richer". newbies often have little chance of doing well, as many seasoned players can almost instantly headshot you as you are running on the other side of the map.

    my opinion of this game is, its a fun distraction if you play against bots, dont expect to do good, as long-time players are the norm online... and the community isnt very friendly either... with people continually trolling and being annoying using the voip.    … Expand
  28. Invader-Nik
    Oct 3, 2012
    7
    CS:GO is ok, the graphics are good, new and better gun designs and a whole new refined experience, If you are a hard-core CS:S player then you might to think before buying this. In my opinion, this game has lost the 'Counter-Strike' charm that made it so popular in the first place. The good things about this is the new buying menu, where you move the mouse onto each slot, instead ofCS:GO is ok, the graphics are good, new and better gun designs and a whole new refined experience, If you are a hard-core CS:S player then you might to think before buying this. In my opinion, this game has lost the 'Counter-Strike' charm that made it so popular in the first place. The good things about this is the new buying menu, where you move the mouse onto each slot, instead of clicking, scrolling and getting shot before you even purchase your weapon. The game is also incredibly cheap ($15) on Steam. If you are new to the CS universe then get this, but if you are a CS:S player, you might need to reconsider.… Expand
  29. JimCorbett
    Dec 29, 2013
    7
    A solid upgrade to the Counter-Strike series. GO contains basically just revamped maps, weapons, and UI elements along with a store for you to buy cosmetic items. This isn't a sequel so it doesn't offer much innovation, but it is priced appropriately. The core mechanics still need to be tuned up to bring this series into its next generation.
  30. Kimomarudotcom
    Sep 13, 2012
    7
    This is a primitive shooter. PRIMITIVE. I understand the viewpoint that some games shouldn't be updated, I can't argue against that, but there's a good reason why it costs 15 bucks. As an FPS experience it comes no where near to standing up next to its contemporaries. If it weren't for it's low price tag, this would be a zero. But at 15 dollars, it's a nice trip down memory lane. AndThis is a primitive shooter. PRIMITIVE. I understand the viewpoint that some games shouldn't be updated, I can't argue against that, but there's a good reason why it costs 15 bucks. As an FPS experience it comes no where near to standing up next to its contemporaries. If it weren't for it's low price tag, this would be a zero. But at 15 dollars, it's a nice trip down memory lane. And that's it.… Expand
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#32 Best 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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