Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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7.2

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  2. Mixed: 1,039 out of 5241
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  1. AlgerianMink
    Oct 20, 2018
    7
    I **** love this game!
    But it's still far from a perfect game. it has some flaws. while some can be seen trough, most of them really affect the gameplay.
    For example, there is no real sense of progression in the game besides a ranking system only meant to match you with players of matching your skill levels. Which can be exploited by so-called "smurfs". These smurfs are highly    I **** love this game!
    But it's still far from a perfect game. it has some flaws. while some can be seen trough, most of them really affect the gameplay.

    For example, there is no real sense of progression in the game besides a ranking system only meant to match you with players of matching your skill levels.

    Which can be exploited by so-called "smurfs". These smurfs are highly skilled players that try to get a low rank ( often on a second account). The game will then match them with people with that low rank. I haven't encountered a lot of smurfs, maybe like 2 or 3 in my 500 hours playing this game. (at least that I remember) but a lot of people are reporting problems about this issue.

    Another thing is that it seems ( at least to me ) that Valve is far more eager to create new loot boxes/ crates for the game instead of actual new content. If you could compare how many times a skin related update or a gameplay related update got released. There would be alot more skin related.

    The anti-cheat of this game sometimes seems non-existent. The game has a HUGE cheater community. Even youtubers that make videos only about their new cheats etc. the game is full of 'em. That doesn't mean Valve hasn't come up with something to go against this problem. "Prime matchmaking" is what its called. What it will do is match you against other players with this option turned on. the catch is you can immediately turn this option on. you have to have a lot of hours and experience with the game before the option granted to you. which makes new innocent players vulnerable..

    Now let's get to why I love this game!
    The intensity, the competitive feeling I just love it! sometimes you go full tactical mode with your friends calling out everything you see. and sometimes you will just buy the **** SMG in the game and rush the enemy team hoping for a win. it's just a lot of fun. The amount of fun you will be having will be determined by how seriously you will take the game. if you can't stand to lose. stay far FAR away from this game. This game's community can vary a lot from where you're located. At least for me, they haven't been too toxic. Some bad apples but you'll find that in any game.

    So a short summary:
    + Awesome gameplay
    + Great maps
    - No real progression
    - Greedy Valve
    - Unfair/ Unbalanced matches    … Expand
  2. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    The best tactical shooter out so far, it blends arcade shooting with skill based mechanics such as spray patterns and grenade spots.
  3. morganh17
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME. It has the perfect amount of damage required to take people out unlike other games like fortnite taking some 10 hits per person and just overall well thought out and well made
  4. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 11, 2020
    5
    Counter Strike: Global Offensive is a fun game to play casually, shoot a bunch of people and relax, but getting into the competitive side of it is an absolute nightmare.
  5. Kolinaa
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Absolutely love this game I have sunk so many hours into this it's like really crazy.
  6. LongSchlong
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Best FPS ever made. Balanced, competitive and never gets boring because of its endless skill cap.
  7. NinjaNugget
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Counter Strike: Global Offensive is a great and competitively viable first person shooter, produced and published by Valve software. Counter Strike's main competitive mode is fought between two teams, counter terrorists and terrorists. The terrorist's goal is to fight their way to a bombsite and plant an explosive with a 40 second timer, while the counter terrorists team must reach, andCounter Strike: Global Offensive is a great and competitively viable first person shooter, produced and published by Valve software. Counter Strike's main competitive mode is fought between two teams, counter terrorists and terrorists. The terrorist's goal is to fight their way to a bombsite and plant an explosive with a 40 second timer, while the counter terrorists team must reach, and defuse the explosive. The team's consist of five different players and each player, in a well structured team, takes on a certain role. However, Counter Strike is not only popular for it's competitive modes, but also for it's casual modes such as team death-match, demolition and arms race. Counter Strike has a very active developer team and receives regular content updates as well as frequent bug fixes to keep the game running smoothly. All-in-all, Counter Strike has remained to popular, and as one of Valves largest titles, for a reason. It is competitive, but knows how to provide casual players with a unique and fun experience.… Expand
  8. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
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  9. Zhmih
    Dec 7, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can say that playing this game is not comfortable. There are some reasons why i have such opinion. Firstly, cheaters. VALVe has so bad anti-cheat and I often meet cheaters in the matches. Secondly, optimisation. CS GO has as bad optimisation as it's graphics for 2012-2018. Also the game has static lighting in 2018!!! S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky and Call of Pripyat had good graphics and dinamic lighting, wich is based on DirectX 10.1 in period from 2007-2009. Developers think that community is animals what will take all their mistakes. New battle-royale can't reach the level of PUBG or even it's game clones. The game become dead in 2016. Thanks VALVe!!!… Expand
  10. lucas_otavio_96
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Ótimo jogo, com uma excelente comunidade, na qual faz com que se passe o tempo sem que o jogador perceba, tornando uma experiência de jogo esplendida!
  11. CyberGoose
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    Awesome game!
    -Well optimised, you don't need 4 x 2080Ti's to run it on ultra settings.
    -Big player base which helps in finding matches quickly. -Still fun to play after 300 hours of gameplay. -The publishers are on top of things. i reported a player for hacking the other day and he was banned while still in the same match. -Skills are transferable, after playing cs i got much better    Awesome game!
    -Well optimised, you don't need 4 x 2080Ti's to run it on ultra settings.
    -Big player base which helps in finding matches quickly.
    -Still fun to play after 300 hours of gameplay.
    -The publishers are on top of things. i reported a player for hacking the other day and he was banned while still in the same match.
    -Skills are transferable, after playing cs i got much better at other FPS games.
    10/10 - would recommend this to anyone.    … Expand
  12. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    7
    Angry russians with hacks will definetely come at you and kill you, but fun with friends
  13. Deackhole
    Jan 7, 2019
    3
    increase-gaben's-weight-simulator. It's mostly about luck. Your own skil is only 10% of the gameplay
  14. Eliloq
    Oct 27, 2020
    8
    Me tiltea como un hijo de puta, pero me encanta.
    Juego de mierda y esta pagina tambien es una m8
  15. SternWarrior
    Jan 25, 2019
    6
    Not the best installment in the series, but the most popular. There are reasons for the Global Offensive popularity - 1. Steam got more popular 2. Player base is getting stronger each year 3. This game is overhyped by YouTube, Twitch and other internet sources. But the game itself is no better than Counter-Strike Source, which is really disappointing, considering that GO was released inNot the best installment in the series, but the most popular. There are reasons for the Global Offensive popularity - 1. Steam got more popular 2. Player base is getting stronger each year 3. This game is overhyped by YouTube, Twitch and other internet sources. But the game itself is no better than Counter-Strike Source, which is really disappointing, considering that GO was released in 2012, 8 (!) years after CS Source, but didn't bring much improvement, aside from some weapons, game modes, and other small features. But the maps, gameplay, and even graphics didn't really change much, compare to Source. In late 2018, a lot of problems only got worse, the main problems are: 1. Cheaters. VAC is trying to fight them, but not to a needed extent. And there are A LOT of cheaters nowadays, because the game became freemium2. Toxic community. GO is the part of the series with the most toxic community I've encountered in all CS games. Not everyone is bad, but you will find a lot of toxic players 3. Shady gambling and trading schemes 4. Extensive monetization
    So the game now is worse than is was in 2013-2014, and due to freemium mode all listed and other problems in the game will only get worse. I hope Valve will do something about it, before it's too late.    … Expand
  16. Tilt1k
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    Absolutely briliant. Best feeling from shooting in FPS that was ever made. Cs:go is masterpiece if you love competiteve fps game. It has also absolutely best E-sports scene of all time. I would love to give it 10/10, but unfortunately i cant because of the neverending problem with hackers and the completely broken Trust Factor. MM is unplayable you must use 3-rd party sites to actuallyAbsolutely briliant. Best feeling from shooting in FPS that was ever made. Cs:go is masterpiece if you love competiteve fps game. It has also absolutely best E-sports scene of all time. I would love to give it 10/10, but unfortunately i cant because of the neverending problem with hackers and the completely broken Trust Factor. MM is unplayable you must use 3-rd party sites to actually enjoy this game. With game of this format that should never happen and its a pity.… Expand
  17. Red_Spectre
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    I will never forget you Half-Life Counter Strike... Gone but never forgotten.
  18. ScorpioZero
    Feb 6, 2019
    9
    Idk why people hate new mode, it didn't copy Fortnite or PUBG. let me say about Danger zone (Battle royale) first,
    You start with fists, tablet and syringe on your hands, yellow hexagons means that someone is there. you can find money, armor and guns too, there are also new melee weapons like hammer, axe and wrench that you can also throw them, you can find boxes and destroying them you    Idk why people hate new mode, it didn't copy Fortnite or PUBG. let me say about Danger zone (Battle royale) first,
    You start with fists, tablet and syringe on your hands, yellow hexagons means that someone is there. you can find money, armor and guns too, there are also new melee weapons like hammer, axe and wrench that you can also throw them, you can find boxes and destroying them you will find good loot. every minute from roughs towers chemical missiles are being shot (this is danger zone) you can play solo with up to 15 players or you can play duo and trio with 18 players total. Danger zone is 10/10

    Cheaters? i haven't seen them.

    About free CS:GO and Prime status? i'm not mad, but they could have at least given key or skin.

    Should you buy Prime?
    your choice

    In conclusion, CS:GO is great game where you can sell stuff (skins, cases, graffitis) and great tactical FPS 9/10    … Expand
  19. Pocoraven
    Feb 15, 2019
    4
    Back in 2015, (i think) i purchased CS:GO, the gameplay was great, but the community is just awful. i don't understand how people can survive with just a toxic community like CS:GO. it's full of racist, mean, and people who just want to make you angry. CS:S, on the other hand, has somewhat [of] a mix of "Nice & Mean" "fanbase".
  20. rezo_21
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
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  21. Theodorus
    Feb 26, 2019
    2
    The thing is simple, playing a game where you are reported and disconnected during the game with stupid explanation that i was using a software which i can not find in my PC, disappointed!
  22. ZappaFrank
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    What a great fps game. I've played this game so much that i find only Valorant has a similar aiming system, which is the best in my opinion. Despite some hackers in the game and some toxic people that you will find in any other game, CSGO is by far the best Shooter game of all, i'm speaking as a active player since CS 1.6
  23. VincentVegan
    Mar 4, 2019
    7
    Die Probleme des Spiels sind weiniger der Content, als die Community.
    Außerdem sollte Valve endlich eine neue Operation releasen.
  24. Cenk2006
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Summary
    -you spawn
    -you buy a Negev (like a silver)
    -you rush B or mid
    -you die
    -you lose the match because your teammates are noob
    -your rank get low
    -after that you swear
    (sorry for bad english)    … Expand
  25. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 10, 2021
    8
    It is hard to give a score to a game where you spent over 500 hours. Is it good? Yes. Is it flawless - no. Occasional cheaters (at least for me) and rather lengthy 45-1h game sessions make it so I need to take a break from my to time.
  26. Soullex
    Nov 15, 2022
    6
    Daha iyi shooter mekanikleri olan bir oyun muhtemelen yok. Hile olmasa şu private hesap olayları yüzünden arkadaşlarımla oynayabilsem daha iyi bir oyun olabilirdi. AAA olur mu Valve kutulardan parayı kırsın.
  27. 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.
  28. tygrysek111111
    Mar 28, 2019
    1
    grałem w grę ok 200 h bo gra wciąga ale jest obecnie tylu oszustów że suma summarum gra tylko denerwuje i budzi złość więc nie polecam
  29. 1sierra1
    Mar 31, 2019
    4
    это пиздец. игра скатилась в помойное ведро
  30. CrazyIto
    Apr 5, 2019
    10
    Несмотря на то, что эта игра раньше была проблемной, на данный момент она действительно хороша. Сами посудите. Она стала бесплатной, ежедневно банятся тысячи игроков, постоянные обновления с новыми картами, экономикой и метой. Если рассматривать игру со старта продаж, можно заметить как она меняется в лучшую сторону.Несмотря на то, что эта игра раньше была проблемной, на данный момент она действительно хороша. Сами посудите. Она стала бесплатной, ежедневно банятся тысячи игроков, постоянные обновления с новыми картами, экономикой и метой. Если рассматривать игру со старта продаж, можно заметить как она меняется в лучшую сторону.
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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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