Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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  1. 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...
  2. JorisCeoen
    May 14, 2022
    9
    CS:GO is simply the best competitive FPS on the market, and it will be for years to come. It has its obvious flaws, such as cheaters and smurfing. However, at the core of the heart the mechanics, the feeling, the amount of content and its depth makes it an undisputable champion of fun and fullfilment achieving progress and skill.
  3. 2fast4u34521
    Nov 21, 2015
    6
    The hitboxes and the way the weapons shoots now makes the game boring for me. Its more battlefield like now, and I dont like that. Maybe its more realistic, but for me a game should not be realistic to be good. I prefer Cs:s and global offensive is no improvement for me.
  4. 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.
  5. cmfrip
    Nov 22, 2019
    7
    The game-play mechanics and the play style are good, but may take some time to understand properly(use and know how to exploit). The best bit of this game, is the speed of engagement which results in very quick and tense confrontations, where often, a burst of fire ends in a winner, and tactics CAN help dramatically.

    The noise of your opponents(So turn off music and get decent head    The game-play mechanics and the play style are good, but may take some time to understand properly(use and know how to exploit). The best bit of this game, is the speed of engagement which results in very quick and tense confrontations, where often, a burst of fire ends in a winner, and tactics CAN help dramatically.

    The noise of your opponents(So turn off music and get decent head phones!) and the way various other aspects of the game work such as random scatter (aim) and grenades do compliment the game VERY WELL. If you know what your doing, you can use grenades to get through impossible situations or out-gun 5 people if your good enough.

    However, random aim can leave you feeling miserable sometimes, even with burst control...

    Generally the options for the guns are good... though it ain't Killing floor... see below

    CSGO is good, as mentioned make no mistake, however you need to take the following caveats into account that can make your game time MISERABLE - not unlike playing L4D2 on PvP. ( I think maybe why they sell prime match making nowadays LOL - but well this is FTP, so give em money for a decent game )

    As the devs have corrected the 2 bottom points which are dev related, I will vote this up - but this still has issues with IZI / EZ noobs as described above. ( did not recommend this from my 500-1000 hours playing)

    I may have recommened this, but the issues below are a big deal and will STILL be a source of MISERY.

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    Details of the Woes of Misery:

    -Community of desperate to win players : NO SPORTSMAN-SHIP
    -Who SPAM HIGH END GUNS like: awp/XM1014/sgg58(Aug)(scope)/p90/SCAR CONSTANTLY ( the game does not really BALANCE to prevent it)
    -Who join games in GROUPS,ARTIFICIALLY LOSE for half the session and then brutally destroy the enemy team in the next 6 rounds – making UNFIXABLE BALANCE - this creates a cheesey un fun game and is pure misery. rejoning often takes you back to the same server... (keep leaving and rejoining may fix this)
    -The BAD BALANCE of the guns - money, even in casual doesn't restrict over use of high-end guns...
    -CHEESEY RANDOM AIM that allows people to hit you when they are not aiming at you.
    -Some guns have NO RANGE RESTRICTIONS - So get ready to be killed by an auto shotgun at range - although this emphasises the need for quick aiming (and luck ) to get head-shots (which stresses how game changing random aim becomes)(hence why the XM1014 is such an awful gun - it scatters so badly that you don't need to aim with it - and it fires in semi-auto mode D: )

    Other minor issues
    -Arrangement and treating of less played maps
    putting newer or less played maps with maps like 'Mirage' and suggesting people don't want to play them(*sic). Most people just vote for 'Mirage' all the time... good thing you didn't add a replay map option to most votes :P NOTE : YOu can play these maps and many others on the custom servers - these maps will be rare on official servers as mentioned -which is a shame.

    No longer an issue?:
    revoked point : removal and simplification of maps i.e. Nuke and other maps were recently simplified...
    Why? : The updates are good, and new maps and updates are welcome.

    revoked point : Presence of an account analytical matchmaker system that I cannot get out of
    WHY? this was the case 2 years ago, but I have noticed prime matchmaking is a paid for update. So feel free to spend for this privilege - I'm not sure if it applies any more - so dont hold me to it - please leave comment if I'm wrong! I will correct!    … Expand
  6. ChoicestGames
    Dec 11, 2012
    7
    For those wanting a back-to-basics multiplayer shooter or a more polished version of Counter-Strike: Source, CS:GO might be right up your alley. If you're looking for drastic changes over the previous Counter-Strikes or you enjoy unlocking weapon and perk unlocks, then don't bother.
  7. Cyrillic
    Jan 19, 2014
    5
    This is a great CS game, with some serious infrastructure problems.
    1. This game feels like source with upgraded graphics and a better rewards system, competitive play, items etc which is awesome 9/10
    2. There are huge infrastructure problems such as an update takes place and right away wait times for games increase to 10 minutes and something even 2 - 3 hours. This is terrible and the    This is a great CS game, with some serious infrastructure problems.
    1. This game feels like source with upgraded graphics and a better rewards system, competitive play, items etc which is awesome 9/10
    2. There are huge infrastructure problems such as an update takes place and right away wait times for games increase to 10 minutes and something even 2 - 3 hours. This is terrible and the worst part is that there is no real outlet to direct your frustration to because valve doesn't really care about its players. No one ever responds to you on the steam support forums, the issue is ignored when/until it fixes itself. This is a real problem that Valve has to deal with, as a customer that bought their game I expect them to support me, if they don't, I will gladly go to play Call of Duty or battlefield... 2/10
    Therefore I give it 5/10, awesome game and very bad infrastructure, what a combo....    … Expand
  8. 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.
  9. hwanin
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    And the most disgusting part of the whole is when people compliment each other like "nice (head)shot", "nice kill" and the eSport fans just yell and acclaim while watching others killing each other in full trance and euphoria. This is not game anymore, people just can't see it.
  10. 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
  11. Jam_pol
    Nov 12, 2012
    7
    Never played the original. The game is exceptionally fun, but seems to have a lot of issues. First off, having a high ping seems to make the game exceptionally easier, which is unfair to other players. Next I haven't been able to get into the competitive matchmaking, huge shame there. Finally for a competitive title the leaderboard seems messed up. Not up to Valves typical quality.
  12. JohnnyBNL
    Dec 9, 2018
    4
    CSGO is a great game that has been around for over 6 years now and is still being updated with new content, I am very grateful for that! Unfortunately I am not satisfied with Valve's recent move to make CSGO free to play, and to add Battle-royal game mode (Danger Zone) to the game. It would have been better to add a separate version of Counter-Strike: Danger Zone to the Steam Store and toCSGO is a great game that has been around for over 6 years now and is still being updated with new content, I am very grateful for that! Unfortunately I am not satisfied with Valve's recent move to make CSGO free to play, and to add Battle-royal game mode (Danger Zone) to the game. It would have been better to add a separate version of Counter-Strike: Danger Zone to the Steam Store and to make that version free to play, so that CSGO and its community are not affected in any form whatsoever.… Expand
  13. NaughtyBR
    Jan 17, 2013
    6
    Pelo tempo que demorou a lançar... e a falta de inovação... a note deveria ser até menor. Decepcionado, o Source sem mostra bem melhor.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. azgoodaz
    Jan 8, 2015
    9
    CS: GO is a competitive game, which is both fun and challenging. There are hackers in this game which they know where players are and also when you walk around a corner they shoot you before you can shoot them. If you do plan on playing this game, I recommend using ESEA to play with no hackers. But sadly with ESEA you cant rank up your account due to you would be playing on ESEA's private servers.
  17. BestNoob
    Feb 18, 2020
    5
    In itself just one of the best shooting games ever.
    But until today Valve has not been able to do anything against the cheaters.
    And these run through the whole game, and in matchmaking you can often find cheaters. In addition, the whole Lagger came a while ago when it was decided to let other regions play with Europe (Russia, Saudi Arabia, parts of Asia etc.) Everyone should be    In itself just one of the best shooting games ever.
    But until today Valve has not been able to do anything against the cheaters.
    And these run through the whole game, and in matchmaking you can often find cheaters.

    In addition, the whole Lagger came a while ago when it was decided to let other regions play with Europe (Russia, Saudi Arabia, parts of Asia etc.)

    Everyone should be aware that due to the distance and the possibly poor internet connection, Laggs will occur anyway. And in games like CS: GO, Laggs = Cheats because depending on how strong an opponent is, they can not be hit and have clear advantages.

    But only money counts here, as long as players spend money on CS: GO Valve doesn't really care.

    For these reasons I can not recommend the game to anyone who does not like to play with cheaters and camps.
    If you don't care, CS: GO is a really good balanced (tactical) shooter.    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. kazannova
    Jan 14, 2016
    7
    counter strike global offensive still play like CS 1.6 , i still enjoy the game from time to time. but i feel the game is little out dated and i hope we get something different in the future
  22. The_Physicist
    Jun 12, 2013
    9
    This game is a great successor to the original Counter-Strike series which features an improved version of the Source Engine. New maps, weapons, and player models give this game a new feel whilst bringing back the original, simultaneously. The new user friendly interface gives everyone the opportunity to try out a game without having the hassle of figuring out the menu before actuallyThis game is a great successor to the original Counter-Strike series which features an improved version of the Source Engine. New maps, weapons, and player models give this game a new feel whilst bringing back the original, simultaneously. The new user friendly interface gives everyone the opportunity to try out a game without having the hassle of figuring out the menu before actually getting into the field of fire. Although it lacks the heavy update people were hoping for, it still has a few new things to offer to the players.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. Lucif3r
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    Ruined by cheating epidemic and Valves greed. The so called "pro" scene is a joke. Convicted ex cheaters free roam on majors. And the game keeps constantly updated rather then fixing bugs like the vote bar not disappearing they add constantly new skins/models/sprays. Yeah now you buy sprays that arent even infinite usage basically paying for total air. Valve also is silent about an majorRuined by cheating epidemic and Valves greed. The so called "pro" scene is a joke. Convicted ex cheaters free roam on majors. And the game keeps constantly updated rather then fixing bugs like the vote bar not disappearing they add constantly new skins/models/sprays. Yeah now you buy sprays that arent even infinite usage basically paying for total air. Valve also is silent about an major problem "Cheaters" cause acknowledging would hurt the scene.… Expand
  25. DemKin
    Sep 13, 2015
    7
    Counter-Strike is a highly competitive game, and GO takes the competition to a higher level by including a system of ranks and official matchmaking.
    It's a great FPS in terms of mechanics, tactic and with a high skill ceiling, where teamplay is a real key to winning.
    Unfortunately, the game suffers from a bad netcode, resulting in moving targets having their hitbox often stand something    Counter-Strike is a highly competitive game, and GO takes the competition to a higher level by including a system of ranks and official matchmaking.
    It's a great FPS in terms of mechanics, tactic and with a high skill ceiling, where teamplay is a real key to winning.
    Unfortunately, the game suffers from a bad netcode, resulting in moving targets having their hitbox often stand something like 0,5 second behind their character model, bad hitboxes which, despise the fact they are rarely synchronized, are also bugged in many occasions ( ladders, crouch jumping, showing your back while crouching,... ), a terrible community, probably one of the most toxic in gaming and a cheating problem that the 11 year-old Source Engine doesn't help at all with. Not to mention Valve shamelessly abusing the weapon skin system and milking their players, these latter seemingly accepting whatever micro-payment they could throw at them.
    After 1000+hrs, I decided to stop as the better I aimed, the more the synchronization problems and randomness of the game became obvious, and I'm glad to finally let this community behind anyway.
    I'll continue playing it occasionnally with my friends, but I'll slow down from about 3 games per night to a game or two per weeks maybe, and I recommend you do the same, this game can easily become a waste of time and money.    … Expand
  26. spectralknight
    Oct 16, 2016
    6
    Counter-Strike Global Offensive brings almost everything that CS 1.6 brought when it came out. Classic CS maps,weapons, better sound quality, better graphics and more came together to re-create the Counter-Strike 1.6 atmosphere. For me this game is good and is the best CS game played untill now by me...I need to be honest and say that I'm not a huge fan of the series but this one is prettyCounter-Strike Global Offensive brings almost everything that CS 1.6 brought when it came out. Classic CS maps,weapons, better sound quality, better graphics and more came together to re-create the Counter-Strike 1.6 atmosphere. For me this game is good and is the best CS game played untill now by me...I need to be honest and say that I'm not a huge fan of the series but this one is pretty good! The high frequency of updates and why not cammos and in-game items will give a long life to this game just like Team Fortress 2. But on the other hand one skin 300 EUR on the community market and all the gambling websites plus the drop item logic makes this game look like a slot machine. Also the hackers are still a problem. The game is good but sadly has lots of minuses and maybe better than benefits...(65/100 for me)… Expand
  27. 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
  28. Ramiro1992
    Jan 31, 2015
    7
    AWESOME! The whole game is good, but the whole game has a lot of errors, like the **** music kits and those annoying **** settings, there's no setting to mute the music, what a terrible menu design, loading times are ridiculous, spawn system in deathmatch is a joke, the music is beautiful. the gameplay much more fluid than previous counter strike titles, it's just feels great and very fun,AWESOME! The whole game is good, but the whole game has a lot of errors, like the **** music kits and those annoying **** settings, there's no setting to mute the music, what a terrible menu design, loading times are ridiculous, spawn system in deathmatch is a joke, the music is beautiful. the gameplay much more fluid than previous counter strike titles, it's just feels great and very fun, new modes to play, amazing updates, masks, weapons skins, new and better maps. this is awesome.

    Good (+):
    + Amazing gameplay and hitbox detection
    +Marvelous music and sound effects
    +New amazing features, such as new maps and skins
    +Best gaming comunity out there (not 10 yrs old like cod aw)
    +A lot of good improvements

    Bad (-):
    - Voice acting is very bad
    - A lot of problems with some servers    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. griffey546
    Dec 22, 2014
    5
    Although this is counter strike, its not a good counter strike. This game is full of a bunch of call of duty players now, and the gun play is pretty bad. I miss the classic counter strike: source style. Sneak around, and have a good team strategy, now it's just run and gun, and have people threaten to ddos you for being good. This game could have been done way better, and it shouldAlthough this is counter strike, its not a good counter strike. This game is full of a bunch of call of duty players now, and the gun play is pretty bad. I miss the classic counter strike: source style. Sneak around, and have a good team strategy, now it's just run and gun, and have people threaten to ddos you for being good. This game could have been done way better, and it should have stayed true to the classic counter strike style.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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