Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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7.2

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  1. Shahzaky
    Sep 27, 2012
    5
    Its CS:Source with not as clean graphics. There's almost zero reason to get this over 1.6 or source (because both are better games than GO) GO tries to merge the two communities and earn a buck in the process but this game is to cluttered to make it to the big stage imo. A lot of stuff has been reused, like sounds, certain objects is directly takes from cs source which makes the game feelIts CS:Source with not as clean graphics. There's almost zero reason to get this over 1.6 or source (because both are better games than GO) GO tries to merge the two communities and earn a buck in the process but this game is to cluttered to make it to the big stage imo. A lot of stuff has been reused, like sounds, certain objects is directly takes from cs source which makes the game feel old already. If you must have a "new" fps experience, then sure why not, its still CS but I would recommend something else.… Expand
  2. Sergeant_MarkIV
    Dec 11, 2013
    5
    The graphics are cool, gameplay is nice, but the services are terrible. The game crashes for me, and doesn't matters how many fixes I look for on the internet, the crashes never stop. This has been a known problem for a long while, and Valve never cared to look at it. The Competitive Matchmaking can sometimes take nearly 20 minutes, and can sometimes can throw you in a server on anotherThe graphics are cool, gameplay is nice, but the services are terrible. The game crashes for me, and doesn't matters how many fixes I look for on the internet, the crashes never stop. This has been a known problem for a long while, and Valve never cared to look at it. The Competitive Matchmaking can sometimes take nearly 20 minutes, and can sometimes can throw you in a server on another country with a ping of 200, if the server has hackers or too high ping you can't leave it because the penalties for leaving a competitive game are atrocious (even if it was not your fault, like if the power went down or something like that happened. Yeah, the system can't see a difference if you were disconnected due an external influence, or if was your decision to click on the Exit Game button). The game has a lot of potential, but I am frustrated enough that I could ask Valve for a refund, if I could.… Expand
  3. Pescado
    Jan 19, 2013
    5
    The only thing good about CSGO are the slightly improved graphics and easy game find function, but that is all. CS1.6 was amazing when it came out. Then CSS was weird at first but eventually was just awesome. Finally CSGO comes out and I don't get it. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed some parts of this game but overall the gameplay feels like a broken CSS.
  4. ivan_terrible
    Nov 1, 2019
    5
    Good game, but there are always wallhackers who ruins the game in Matchmaking and all servers. You can spectate and see the players who have bs k/d keep looking at the wall and pretend to play like honest persons. You can report the players but how long before they get permanent ban?
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. XileosGilgamesh
    Apr 27, 2014
    5
    In my opinion an overrated fps that doesn't bring anything new to the genre and is not particularly better than other similar games. The gameplay in general can be fun, but maybe not enough to make true lovers of the fps genre stay for more than 30 hours (cult fans coming from CS:Source might play for the rest of their lives though), the UI is simple and sufficient, the maps are goodIn my opinion an overrated fps that doesn't bring anything new to the genre and is not particularly better than other similar games. The gameplay in general can be fun, but maybe not enough to make true lovers of the fps genre stay for more than 30 hours (cult fans coming from CS:Source might play for the rest of their lives though), the UI is simple and sufficient, the maps are good enough and it's very easy to find a room to play.
    My biggest complain about this game is the lack of consistency of it's weapons. I know not all games are supposed to feel realistic but when grenades only have a 2m damage radius, ak-47 shoots like m416 and snipers can be shot as easily as shooting a pistol, I just get thrown off.    … Expand
  8. SnailCrusher
    Jun 5, 2014
    5
    Overall a lot of fun- BUT so many bugs! Mouse disappearing, crosshair disappearing, crashing of the game, etc. It is a bit ridiculous. I expected a game with such high ratings to be more stable than this............
  9. Faxx2
    Jan 30, 2015
    5
    I would rate higher but unless you are playing with a group of friends, you run the risk of being abused by other players--Don't get me wrong, my experience is predominantly positive BUT when you are unlucky-enough to be stuck with that type of people i just want to turn my computer off.
  10. Signas501
    Mar 22, 2015
    5
    Counter Strike Global Offensive gives the player the typical two options for teams. Terrorists, and counter terrorists. Upon obtaining a kill, or respawn, the player is given newer weapons to hasten an objective. Both team obtain their own different variant of weapons to deal with the opposing force during the many maps they include during gameplay.
  11. darinb14
    Mar 23, 2015
    5
    I am not gonna lie this game is pretty fun and has a unique feel unlike any other fps shooter I have played. The problem is the people that play the game and the community. I have had friends and teammates cuss me out and yell at me for the simplest things. Very rarely will you find a team that will not yell at you. Decent game if it wasn't for the community.
  12. EbeDieEne
    Sep 13, 2015
    5
    I really wanted to love this game, but I simply can't. The community is terrible, the game is filled with bugs and glitches, some of these bugs even make the game unplayable. Most of these bugs and glitches have been around for months and still haven't been fixed. Game is full of cheaters and smurfers, and for some reason they thought it was a good idea to put a **** of rng into the game.I really wanted to love this game, but I simply can't. The community is terrible, the game is filled with bugs and glitches, some of these bugs even make the game unplayable. Most of these bugs and glitches have been around for months and still haven't been fixed. Game is full of cheaters and smurfers, and for some reason they thought it was a good idea to put a **** of rng into the game. Valve Anti Cheat is a total joke, and the hitreg is too. Source and 1.6 are a lot better, so there is very little reason to switch to cs:go beside the larger playerbase and the competitive gamemode.… Expand
  13. Maximale
    Nov 7, 2015
    5
    I don't know what they did to this game, but since I played it at launch, I don't know why they changed it. They had a really good arena shooter that was far more superior than call of duty, battlefield, or anything at the time. The gun accuracy was changed to not even conform to the crosshair's positioning. With the addition of stickers, custom skinnned guns, operations, and theI don't know what they did to this game, but since I played it at launch, I don't know why they changed it. They had a really good arena shooter that was far more superior than call of duty, battlefield, or anything at the time. The gun accuracy was changed to not even conform to the crosshair's positioning. With the addition of stickers, custom skinnned guns, operations, and the competitive scene on this game widening, this turned from good arena shooter with a very cheap price, to a microtransaction money provider and popularity gainer for valve. This isn't a game for the casual gamer.… Expand
  14. Hawk321
    Nov 28, 2015
    5
    What can I say to CS:GO that not almost everybody knows...well, it now pushes one to purchase nonsense ingame weapons, which were for free at prior versions (as mods). But mainly CS:GO has a bad problem with cheaters, they are everywhere and it seems, that valve does not react as they could.
  15. FPSRedHead
    Jul 9, 2016
    5
    How to get screwed over 101

    step 1: buy this game step 2: play it Counter-Strike: Global Offensive USED to be fun. I had a positive review for this game which i have now deleted. pretty much the logic of this game is... Valve: Hey! have you started playing csgo in 2015/2016? Player: Yep! :) Valve: **** YOU! You see, in 2015 Valve added a ''feature'' that makes it so that you    How to get screwed over 101

    step 1: buy this game
    step 2: play it

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive USED to be fun. I had a positive review for this game which i have now deleted. pretty much the logic of this game is...

    Valve: Hey! have you started playing csgo in 2015/2016?
    Player: Yep! :)
    Valve: **** YOU!

    You see, in 2015 Valve added a ''feature'' that makes it so that you must be level 3 to play competitive. not too bad, right? well to get to level three you must play casual. a 10v10 MADNESS of people not working together, Screaming in their mics calling eachother names, or hackers. it took me TWO WEEKS to get to level three because most of the time I refused to play casual and when I did, it was the most cancerous lobbies i've ever experienced. but, hey! once you escape the hell that is casual, it's smooth sailing. right? WRONG! In 2016 Valve added another ''feature'' called "Prime Mathmakīng". you simply add your phone number to your account and then you can only play against other prime members. prime was made to eliminate people's second accounts used for hacking and smurfing. (smurfing is when you purposefully de rank your account so you can play against people worse than you, scumbag thing to do in my opinion but all to their own.) The only problem is you have to be level 21 to use prime. so, since everyone else has prime it takes FOREVER to find a match and when you do... YOU HAVE TO GO AGAINST THE HACKERS AND SMURFS THEY'RE TRYING TO GET RID OF. Valve treats new players like how they treat cheaters.

    The only thing i would recomend this game for is the COMMUNITY MADE GAMES. In my opinion THE ONLY THING GOOD ABOUT THIS GAME IS THE COMMUNITY MADE GAMES    … Expand
  16. TheEyeszlader
    Dec 20, 2016
    5
    Don't go for the hype is a very bad game that looks good because of esports and youtube videos. In fact this game is the worst multiplayer shooter besides Call of Duty. And you can't make money if you don't invest at least a couple hundres of dollars first. And the casino sites are rigged this game is just a massive waste of time and money for 95% of the players!
  17. Mitya64
    Jan 28, 2018
    5
    Продолжение легендарного онлайнового шутера. Геймплей мало чем поменялся, появились несколько новых режимов, рейтинговая игра. Самый интересный режим это рейтинг. Здесь нужна командная работа. За победы ты получаешь звания. Дальше золотого калаша будет много читеров, поэтому будет трудно. Физика стрельбы ущербная. Чтобы убить с калаша в голову надо противнику в ного стрелять. Чтобы сПродолжение легендарного онлайнового шутера. Геймплей мало чем поменялся, появились несколько новых режимов, рейтинговая игра. Самый интересный режим это рейтинг. Здесь нужна командная работа. За победы ты получаешь звания. Дальше золотого калаша будет много читеров, поэтому будет трудно. Физика стрельбы ущербная. Чтобы убить с калаша в голову надо противнику в ного стрелять. Чтобы с пулемета убить надо вообще в пол зажимать. Полно читеров, почти в каждой катке читеры. Поляки очень бесят. Графон слабый. Надобавляли скинов теперь все дрочат на них. Из за рейтинка почти в каждой катке читеры. 5 из 10. Наиграл в это 400 часов, вам не советую.… Expand
  18. BabyRants
    Mar 29, 2017
    5
    This game is garbage. Not mainly because It's repetitive and annoying (well, mainly,) But also because The Gameplay is stupid. Here's what I think.
    If you're a fan of Source games that involve repeating the same round over and over again, buy this game ASAP. But if you're like me and aren't a fan of this series, don't go out and buy this. Honestly, I think this is a mess of a game. The    This game is garbage. Not mainly because It's repetitive and annoying (well, mainly,) But also because The Gameplay is stupid. Here's what I think.
    If you're a fan of Source games that involve repeating the same round over and over again, buy this game ASAP. But if you're like me and aren't a fan of this series, don't go out and buy this. Honestly, I think this is a mess of a game. The graphics aren't great (or even good,) the weapon balance is sad. a Nova does less damage from 3 feet away than a Mag-10 from like, 6 feet away. Also, what's with the crouch jumping in source games? I don't know. Anyway, I do have one good thing to say about CS:GO. It's a playable game for about an hour or two. And then you hear 7 kids speaking at one time, and your ears melt.
    5/10.    … Expand
  19. Gratee664
    Jul 19, 2017
    5
    I have mixed feelings on Counter Strike Global Offensive mostly because of its updates and community. Valve instead of focusing on performance and bug fixing adds useless paid content like graffitis. Also, weapons balance is always broken and whenever they fix it players have to learn how to use certain guns again.
    Because of The Game's popularity, it's full of cheaters, scammers and    I have mixed feelings on Counter Strike Global Offensive mostly because of its updates and community. Valve instead of focusing on performance and bug fixing adds useless paid content like graffitis. Also, weapons balance is always broken and whenever they fix it players have to learn how to use certain guns again.
    Because of The Game's popularity, it's full of cheaters, scammers and rude people, mostly because of skins. The ranking system is unfair too, which makes the people judge you based on skins and rank instead of your ability to play.
    But I have to admit that the game is really competitive and someone may don't mind its mistakes because of its competitive scene and feel.
    Besides, there are plenty of community servers with different game modes that can be really enjoyable to anybody with friends.
    I can only recommend to people who love competing and/or have friends who they can play with.    … Expand
  20. Evgeny__N
    May 4, 2018
    5
    Кратко: Шутер 2012 года, в который до сих пор играют по 600.000 человек.
    Плюсы:
    -Игра в команде. -Веселое времяпрепровождение с друзьями. -Хорошая* графика. -Хорошая* система стрельбы. *2012 года. Минусы: -Читеры -Разработчику плевать на комьюнити. -Агрессивное комьюнити.    Кратко: Шутер 2012 года, в который до сих пор играют по 600.000 человек.
    Плюсы:
    -Игра в команде.
    -Веселое времяпрепровождение с друзьями.
    -Хорошая* графика.
    -Хорошая* система стрельбы. *2012 года.
    Минусы:
    -Читеры
    -Разработчику плевать на комьюнити.
    -Агрессивное комьюнити.
  21. 5Drax03
    Jun 23, 2019
    5
    In short: I don't like the game-mechanics and it's a real **** game without friends to play with.

    I find this game to be one of the most infuriating experiences I've ever had while gaming. The skill-cap on this game is very high and I respect people which have put their dedication into mastering this game. The problem with it in my book is that the game is too unforgiving. I know that    In short: I don't like the game-mechanics and it's a real **** game without friends to play with.

    I find this game to be one of the most infuriating experiences I've ever had while gaming. The skill-cap on this game is very high and I respect people which have put their dedication into mastering this game. The problem with it in my book is that the game is too unforgiving. I know that being unforgiving is a very appealing trait for a lot of people, but I think it's just not what I seek in my games. I like having brutal mechanics in single-player games more, as in that scenario the blame can not be put on your teammates, but on the game. The brutal unforgiving nature of CS:GO unfortunately just makes the entire community a toxic crater of cancer, which makes it only really fun to play with a 5-man.

    Sorry that this review is very bad, I just have a hard time knowing how to say what I think in these game reviews.    … Expand
  22. Jyadaus
    Jul 6, 2023
    5
    Playing MM as a solo is nearly impossible. Always one stupid become your teammate. Also, the CS:2 update is going to be late. If Valorant didn't show up, our beloved Source 2 update would never come out.

    At least while playing with 4 friends, this game is still fun. Not fun as CS:S, but anyways.
  23. Hayter
    Dec 29, 2019
    5
    Ох, как же это сложно... Я наиграл в неё почти 400 часов, знаю, это мало для такой игры, но всё же я потратил на неё время, которое мог потратить на что-нибудь более полезное.
    Читеры испортили её с начала 2014-го года.
    Когда она стала бесплатной, уже даже прайм не спасал от этих животных. Я всё сказал.    Ох, как же это сложно... Я наиграл в неё почти 400 часов, знаю, это мало для такой игры, но всё же я потратил на неё время, которое мог потратить на что-нибудь более полезное.
    Читеры испортили её с начала 2014-го года.
    Когда она стала бесплатной, уже даже прайм не спасал от этих животных.
    Я всё сказал.
  24. TheDankEngine
    Nov 5, 2018
    5
    I used to really enjoy this game, however the game has always had major flaws that have never been fixed. Their ability to ban cheaters is very lackadaisical, and their ability to keep growing making new maps, or keeping players interested has been a struggle. The only reason why I give this game a 5 is because of the gun play. It's very skill based, not as much tactical based. SorryI used to really enjoy this game, however the game has always had major flaws that have never been fixed. Their ability to ban cheaters is very lackadaisical, and their ability to keep growing making new maps, or keeping players interested has been a struggle. The only reason why I give this game a 5 is because of the gun play. It's very skill based, not as much tactical based. Sorry Valve, but CS:GO needs to evolve rather than it being the same maps.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. Brtk
    Nov 22, 2018
    5
    Not bad game, but community was toxic. Rank system, hitboxes, community they things need change
  27. tem1k
    Apr 17, 2019
    5
    System VAC is very awful! I must play on Prime status with cheaters? Hey Valve! Make anything in this game!
  28. Broyn
    Nov 30, 2021
    5
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is basically the same old CS, but with improved graphics and there are new modes in the game, such as Battle Royale, Partners and many others. Cons of the game - donation, community, shooting, expensive weapon skins.
    Do I recommend playing it? Well, I don’t know, decide for yourself to be honest, I am neutral towards CS GO, but I do not like CS GO because    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is basically the same old CS, but with improved graphics and there are new modes in the game, such as Battle Royale, Partners and many others. Cons of the game - donation, community, shooting, expensive weapon skins.
    Do I recommend playing it? Well, I don’t know, decide for yourself to be honest, I am neutral towards CS GO, but I do not like CS GO because of the giant donation and cases, please tell me if you please, we **** need weapon skins, all the more they don't give you any advantages, and sometimes in some cases opening cases cases are addictive and you will spend a lot of money on these **** skins!    … Expand
  29. Djeban
    Jan 30, 2020
    5
    The game used to be iconic and cool until 2017 was the norm, well now play it you have to be a complete idiot, like, she still lives in it and still has it, if she has a prime, like a normal game this game just in case nothing pulls
  30. damik_joly
    Oct 25, 2020
    5
    lots of cheaters and toxins . But this game not bad . the game has a lot of bugs, lags , the game itself is not optimized
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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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