Counter-Strike: Source

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10297 Ratings

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  1. PeapodE.
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    What can I say? It's a superb game which lives up to all the expectations of a massively-multiplayer. It really is a masterpiece. A fine work of art. Everything in it came together so well.
  2. BenP.
    Jan 25, 2007
    10
    Fantastic addition to the already classic series. The use of the Half-Life 2 engine for great graphics and realistic physics make the game play all the more intense. As stands true with most valve games it has a huge fan base, who extend the game-play even further by releasing new maps, skins, sounds and more.
  3. Novi4ekNone
    Jan 3, 2007
    10
    good game
  4. RobinA.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    It's A very good game with nice graphics!
  5. JonoG.
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    Easily one of the best online multiplayer games made. The gameplay is brilliant and makes it better when you can play with your mates.
  6. JoshE.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    One of the best online games ever created; with the community to the actual shooting in the gaming world. This game has it all!
  7. Novi4ekNone
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    good game
  8. GregW.
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    THE fps standard that all will forever be compared to. Great gameplay, excellent graphics and physics. Highly addictive too. The best part? CONSTANT free updates for bugs, glitches, maps and game models, so the game is getting better as it gets older...something you can rarely say.
  9. YermakirumY.
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  10. JakubD.
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    This game rocked, rocks, and will rock! Just looking at this game is a pleasure. It is also very realistic in physics, weapons, and gfx. If you are thinking about buying Half Life, you might as well buy Counter Strike and have more fun with kicking terrorists' butts than just kill ppl without any clear reason.
  11. MinOh
    Apr 1, 2007
    10
    It was awesome!!!
  12. RobinN.
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    It's a great, wonderful and fun gaming. I like this game a lot, and 1.6 is more harder too play, and this could I say it for the beginners. Thats all, thanks for this game! Bye! Love Robin.
  13. RentonT.
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    VERY good game! The best online game I've ever played. Better than MTA, better than SA-MP, better than anything! I definitely give it a 10/10, play this game and you won't be off of the computer anytime soon.
  14. Daren
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    much better graphics over 1.6. faster style of gameplay compared to 1.6. 1.6 probably does require more skill and is probably preferred for those who play competitively, but cs source feels more arcade-like, which is better for most people. also, some of the lesser used guns are more useful in this version, like tmp, p90, dualies, and auto shotgun.
  15. YuraT.
    Apr 28, 2007
    10
    No comment
  16. RobinD.
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    It's just great. The realism, the shooting action, it's almost 'the perfect game'.
  17. DannyM.
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    I think this games has to be one of the best shooting games around, it truly ROCKS!
  18. joshd.
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    The graphics arent the best, but the ingame quality is one of the best on any games i have got. it took me a bit of time to download it, but it was worth the wait,
  19. DiogoG.
    Apr 6, 2007
    10
    I love this game, man when I start playing I was so lagged, cause my computer is not so good, sometimes I can play without lag and I can frag a lot, damn, so good.
  20. WesleyV.
    May 14, 2007
    10
    Very nice game
  21. OriZ.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    The best shooting game i have ever played , great engine great physycs very real shooting ...
  22. GiacomoDramaun
    May 15, 2007
    10
    Really the best, ever, game in the world... the best for graphics.
  23. SindreH.
    May 16, 2007
    10
    Really the best game ever! Lots of my friends says that 1.6 is better because Source got so very nice graphics? i can't really see why... Go Valve!
  24. DominikE.
    May 17, 2007
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  25. PieterVogt
    May 20, 2007
    10
    Its just well done! I just love the quickness and the thrill playing css aswell as cs! imho handling is one of the most important aspects of gaming aswell as the sound. both are bad in to much games wich have potential. not so in css and cs and of cause hl2dm. JUST WELL DONE!
  26. SethP.
    May 2, 2007
    10
    This game is the best FPS I have ever encountered. Definitely a must.
  27. NicolasR.
    May 3, 2007
    10
    This game is perfect!
  28. LaurenL.
    May 4, 2007
    10
    Counter-Strike: Source is an amazing game. The graphics are awesome. The physics are insane and the game's updates really enhance the game play. I love it and will continue to love it for quite some time.
  29. MatthewC
    May 4, 2007
    10
    I love this game the graphics are awsome and its very realistic 1st person shooter a must have on my list
  30. AllenA.
    May 8, 2007
    10
    A classic shooter almost flawlessly redesigned on the new engine.Well worth the 20 bucks!
  31. GabrielO.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    Counter Strike Source is an amazing game, I've been playing many first person shooters and none beat counter strike. It takes online shooting gameplay to a whole new level, fun, addictive, realistic, fantastic.
  32. WillemG.
    Jun 12, 2007
    10
    Very good game, but in the beginning you have to practice much.
  33. RobR.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    What more can be said than this? Classic universally-loved Counter-Strike, plus near-perfect Source engine, plus much better working admin-plugins (Mani, BeetlesMod), equals possibly THE best counter-terrorism game ever. I'd also like to note, you'd better have one hell of a computer if you plan on running this game with all the graphic settings on high, otherwise, your computer What more can be said than this? Classic universally-loved Counter-Strike, plus near-perfect Source engine, plus much better working admin-plugins (Mani, BeetlesMod), equals possibly THE best counter-terrorism game ever. I'd also like to note, you'd better have one hell of a computer if you plan on running this game with all the graphic settings on high, otherwise, your computer WILL explode.… Expand
  34. ShawnMurphy
    Jun 14, 2007
    10
    this is one of the best shooters i have ever played(if not the best) and anyone who bitches about it is just mad that they get pwn3d everytime they go on it. This is one of the most realistic games ever. As I scroll through the reviews on it I see people complaining how laggy it is, and thats only because their computer sucks!!!!!! And also WHY THE HELL DO YOU COMPLAIN ABOUTthis is one of the best shooters i have ever played(if not the best) and anyone who bitches about it is just mad that they get pwn3d everytime they go on it. This is one of the most realistic games ever. As I scroll through the reviews on it I see people complaining how laggy it is, and thats only because their computer sucks!!!!!! And also WHY THE HELL DO YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT HEADSHOTS!!!!!!!! JUST AIM FOR THEIR FUCKING HEADS NUMBNUTS!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  35. Satanax
    Jun 14, 2007
    10
    This game owns!! i never get bored of it and ive been playin it for 2 years or more... and i just play dust 2 so... ^^
    It really worths the money it costs, which actually is very low (not when i bough it... 70
  36. WesleyV.
    Jun 20, 2007
    10
    Very nice game
  37. OliverS.
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    This is a GREAT game. There are tons of maps and i love playing it. It was definitely worth the money and i would just like to say that there are actually never any 'cheaters' if u play on a proper server.
  38. JustinS.
    Jun 4, 2007
    10
    This game brings tactics and fun together! Making it one of the best online games today, plus once you start you can't stop, well, at least I can't!
  39. Novi4ekNone
    Jun 7, 2007
    10
    good game
  40. Novi4ekNone
    Jul 1, 2007
    10
    good game
  41. JamesO.
    Jul 15, 2007
    10
    This game is amazing, its a constant challenge to a player to get better at the game, learn new spots and discover new friends or enemies.
  42. MoeM.
    Jul 27, 2007
    10
    Great game so dang adictive, love playing soccer map, gungames and dirent mods, gives the game an other angle when you get tired of saving hostages or planting bombs.
  43. JamieW.
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    This is the best game in the counterstrike series so far.
  44. RyleyM.
    Jul 7, 2007
    10
    This is a great game. It really improves your hand-eye co-ordination. The graphics could be a little better, but other than that its great!
  45. DennisF.
    Aug 10, 2007
    10
    This game is as addictive as nicotine. Once you log on to a network, and lan against a few mates, everyone is hooked. There is no alternative, CS Source is the best FPS ever created.
  46. Novi4ekNone
    Aug 1, 2007
    10
    good game
  47. Taz1uM^
    Aug 18, 2007
    10
    Really great game. Nice gameplay and beautiful graphics.
  48. AlexandreT.
    Aug 8, 2007
    10
    This game has so many possibilities you'd never imagine. From surfing to gun-games to playing soccer and, of course, the standard competitve (or not) maps all bring creative thinking and fund to the game. Endless fun and even prospective to pro gaming await all who buy this game. This may not be a replica of CS 1.6 but the idea remains the same, without the oldschool feeling and This game has so many possibilities you'd never imagine. From surfing to gun-games to playing soccer and, of course, the standard competitve (or not) maps all bring creative thinking and fund to the game. Endless fun and even prospective to pro gaming await all who buy this game. This may not be a replica of CS 1.6 but the idea remains the same, without the oldschool feeling and graphics. This is a must for all FPS enthusiasts, just bear in mind, that with all games comes a learning curve. Master the aiming and the rest is all tactics.… Expand
  49. RobinT.
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    I'm not a big fan of CS, but i must say that CS Source whops all older versions of CS. Where the old versions of CS (1.6 etc.) had flaws, lets use the aiming as an example, in the old CS you would either get headshots or completely miss every shot when aiming at the feet of an opponent, But in CS Source anyone with skills and good control over the mouse now has a chance to make a I'm not a big fan of CS, but i must say that CS Source whops all older versions of CS. Where the old versions of CS (1.6 etc.) had flaws, lets use the aiming as an example, in the old CS you would either get headshots or completely miss every shot when aiming at the feet of an opponent, But in CS Source anyone with skills and good control over the mouse now has a chance to make a "hardcore" CS-player's life a LOT harder. CS source completely outshines the older versions in all aspects. The lack of bugs, updated graphics and includation of physics along with great gameplay leaves fans of Counterstrike with no other option than updating to CS Source as soon as possible. The only reason for a player to not update being the lack of money and a powerful enough computer. Welcome to the 21th century of gaming and the new CS.… Expand
  50. BraydenW.
    Sep 9, 2007
    10
    This game is unbelievable... It has stunning maps and AI and this is also a great game to host LAN parties, for all you serious gamers, i rate this a 10/10.
  51. IvarV.
    Oct 11, 2008
    10
    Best game ever. And all the different mods make the game even more fun.
  52. Novi4ekNone
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    good game
  53. SteveL.
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  54. SteveL.
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  55. JamesC.
    Jan 24, 2008
    10
    The top of top FPS. The graphics are truely stunning and when you make the big switch from 1/6 to Source you are absoulutly shocked. As for hitboxes, which i have read about below, the hitboxes are fine, like most games - the better connection between all the players allows bullet registration to be smoother. 1.6 runs less bandwidth allowing reg to be better than source. As for people The top of top FPS. The graphics are truely stunning and when you make the big switch from 1/6 to Source you are absoulutly shocked. As for hitboxes, which i have read about below, the hitboxes are fine, like most games - the better connection between all the players allows bullet registration to be smoother. 1.6 runs less bandwidth allowing reg to be better than source. As for people complaining about headshots, go to a low skill level server - the game is ranked up and the addicts to the game will just spin and own you in the head. Hackers can be a HUGE problem, but Valve gave full server control so you can help yourself aswell as them making bans. Valve has said to ban 20,000,000 accounts per week on this game, so just because you cant see it - they do end up owning the hackers. Hackers get put a on a delay ban so they dont know what hack it was they got banned for. Overall BEST FPS on the market, great HL2 mod and seriously shocked the world that a mod could become so good. Running the best engine (HL2) and with upcoming mods like Insurgency - HL2 is the god of engines. Quake 4 and UT3 players miss out on this skilled game!… Expand
  56. StephanK
    Oct 27, 2008
    10
    Still THE best online FPS. I love reading the user reviews, as all of the bad ratings come from: 1) People who suck at the game and die so they are watching most of the time. 2) 1.6 fans who just won't admit source takes skill. 3) CoD4 fanboys who suck at this game (CoD4 is a great and fun online game, but requires much less FPS skill) 4) People with terrible computers 5) Did I Still THE best online FPS. I love reading the user reviews, as all of the bad ratings come from: 1) People who suck at the game and die so they are watching most of the time. 2) 1.6 fans who just won't admit source takes skill. 3) CoD4 fanboys who suck at this game (CoD4 is a great and fun online game, but requires much less FPS skill) 4) People with terrible computers 5) Did I mention people who suck and sit there watching good people play. The reason I love this game is it is NOT noob friendly. You learn the hard way, by getting owned.… Expand
  57. PeterParker
    Oct 4, 2008
    10
    It is a very good game for kids under 7 years. If you are any older it will be kind of boring.
  58. RobertBolanos
    Oct 4, 2008
    10
    It isn't much of a change since 1.6, but the gameplay is kind the same so it keeps its magic. Basically It's the same game, it was good on those times and it still is fun to play.

    Sure, you'll find out a hacker or two, or even some spammers or annoying people, but let's face it, we have to mess with this on every game.
  59. Novi4ekNone
    Jan 4, 2008
    10
    good game
  60. nicholasl.
    Oct 4, 2008
    10
    Sweet maps great players and awesome guns. best game ever
  61. SteveL.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  62. PierreR.
    Oct 9, 2008
    10
    Amazing!!! I'm playing this game ever sins the day it was first laying in the e-stores (together with hl2). And it always keeps on surprising me that, the more I play it, the more fun it is. I
  63. LanceJohnson
    Feb 29, 2008
    10
    How can you not play this! Team strats. Voicecom. fast turn around in rounds when you dead. It's fast paced, first person, up-close and personal combat! Team's live and die playing this. Strats are key and random is crazy fun! A staple for get in, play and get out or long term team competition.
  64. KristianN.
    Mar 15, 2008
    10
    It's great!!!!
  65. MinOh
    Mar 16, 2008
    10
    It was awesome!!!
  66. DrewM.
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    I didn't really like online gaming but when my friends got me onto this I was hooked! Top Marks for this. You can play with anyone worldwide! Minted!
  67. JoeK.
    Mar 25, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  68. YermakirumY.
    Mar 31, 2008
    10
    Very good game.
  69. FrankR.
    Mar 9, 2008
    10
    A timeless classic! My first FPS's were Halo, and CS 1.6. After Source came out, i got a new computer and sat down to play. Some of you make the argument that it is 1.6 gameplay with a new engine, and you're right, but 1.6 was an amazing game, and the Source engine only made it more fun and addicting! This is a game i will continue to play for years to come. FPS fan?? BUY THIS GAME!
  70. mikev
    Apr 10, 2008
    10
    This game is the best the graphics and physics are beyond good and the only problem is hitboxes are a bit slow in 66 tick servers.
  71. TimC.
    Apr 13, 2008
    10
    awesome game, should bring out another with better graphics a lil, and new weapons. oh, and they should bring back the tactical shield! :D
  72. UnKnown
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    Excellent game all round.
  73. Novi4ekNone
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    good game
  74. JoeyH.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    This is one of the most fun games I have ever played
  75. JohnL.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    This is one of the better online games I have played. The engine is just great. The netcode is how it should be, and the (console) configuration tools rival those of the idtech3 engine. The maps, models, and textures are well done. The game is really fun, and it is not as much of a camper's game as previously claimed.
  76. ShawnP
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    Counter strike source is the greatest games ever created.
  77. fondacciF.
    Apr 30, 2008
    10
    simply perfect it is a game who has its own style no need plane no need bazooka just a mouse and your precision great job !
  78. DominikE.
    Apr 8, 2008
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  79. Kevinqwq
    Apr 9, 2008
    10
    Superb Game. Unbeiliveable Game!!
  80. RyanC
    Apr 9, 2008
    10
    Nice grapics, nice guns, and nice game!
  81. kemoH.
    Apr 9, 2008
    10
    Freakin amaizin game. I never seen something like that.
  82. XikkubA.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    I think that it's great. The graphics and physics are wonderful and playing custom maps and gametypes is great. I would've liked a singleplayer story like in CS: Condition Zero, but the multiplayer makes up for everything. It's more of a team effort than free-for-all. It's not about surviving, it's about getting kills to give your team a better advantage.
  83. SteffenP.
    May 17, 2008
    10
    I really like this gametyp... Its so simple but very grate. I can play hours without stop playing. Very good game.
  84. LucasL.
    May 26, 2008
    10
    Great and addictive online FPS.
  85. EmilS.
    May 9, 2008
    10
    Good like every other counter.
  86. crazyjordam154
    May 9, 2008
    10
    AWESOME game =p just so fun to play you can never get bored .
  87. MickT.
    Jun 1, 2008
    10
    This is the best action game I have ever seen. Great quality of graphics and a ``frìendful`` gameplay. It deserves it`s 10 on10.
  88. RoyT.
    Jun 10, 2008
    10
    This game is the only game that's never get bored. I played this game since I was 15 now I'm 19.
  89. CyrusC.
    Jun 2, 2008
    10
    Awesome game, great community, straight up must have classic, for any pc gamer.
  90. Novi4ekNone
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    good game
  91. MattM.
    Jun 4, 2008
    10
    This Game is Epic =D Can't Say this Game is Bad no in fact i can't this game is one of the best ones out there ^_^ Keep It Up Boys at Steam
  92. Doctorrodders
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    Its a great game, the only people who dont like it are people who cannot play it. My advice to them, just keep at it, and amazingly you will improve!
  93. WesleyV.
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    Very nice game
  94. YuraT.
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    No comment
  95. ManuelZ.
    Aug 3, 2008
    10
    Its the best ego shooter cause it contains really only the simplest ego shooter instructions and not maybe an inventor or so, just ego shooter for everyone playable.
  96. KevinI.
    Sep 1, 2008
    10
    BEST FPS GAME EVER!! better than cod4 with mods, maps, and more! And you could have fun with people on the mic and chat with them(when they dont spam hehe..) SO BUY CSS AND HAVE FUN(if u got css already HAVE FUN).
  97. KurtisK.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    An incredible game for those who like hybrid first person/squad based games. Highly recommended for those who want to practice SWAT tactics, paintball, and the like. Headsets are definitely worth the cost; it greatly enhances gameplay.
  98. AngeloC.
    Sep 22, 2008
    10
    Very beautiful and skill-dependent game.
  99. NejewaW
    Sep 26, 2008
    10
    GAme is good and addictive, i'v been playing since late 2005 i think.
  100. YermakirumY.
    Sep 6, 2008
    10
    Very good game.
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best PC Game of 2004
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
7
#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. 1UP
    90
    The game looks more beautiful than ever, with structures that feel weighty and solid and little visual touches throughout. The flash-bangs look fantastic.
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  2. Gamers Europe
    85
    Valve has done a sterling job of moving a flagship franchise over to a new engine. Whilst the gameplay guts come over correct and intact, (which may disappoint some), Counter-Strike: Source is an even more engrossing and captivating experience, capable of sapping hours of your time, and even the worst "1337 g33zers" abusing voice chat can't spoil the fun you'll have with it.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    Counter-Strike: Source is, once you've gained a knack for it, the most consistently rewarding and surprising team-based shoot-'em-up available on the PC today. It's been dressed up nicely for its relaunch in 2004, but it wasn't broken, and Valve hasn't fixed it.
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