Counter-Strike: Source

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10297 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 854 out of 10297
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  1. JoeK.
    Jul 22, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  2. StuartE.
    Jul 16, 2008
    8
    This is an awesome and addictive game. Lots of other people to play online. The zombie mod is a lot of fun to play. I find myself playing the zombie mod maps the most. Drawbacks ~ You have to play online meaning you can't play by yourself against a cpu unless you find a dedicated server for that. There are not a lot but there are quite a number of people who hack on the game to cheat This is an awesome and addictive game. Lots of other people to play online. The zombie mod is a lot of fun to play. I find myself playing the zombie mod maps the most. Drawbacks ~ You have to play online meaning you can't play by yourself against a cpu unless you find a dedicated server for that. There are not a lot but there are quite a number of people who hack on the game to cheat which is not fair.… Expand
  3. WesleyV.
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    Very nice game
  4. YuraT.
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    No comment
  5. AxelD.
    Jul 14, 2008
    10
    I love this game. It is, without a doubt, one, if not the best First Person Shooter (FPS) that I have ever played. Even though I came to the game for a "Tactical" shooter, and in no way is this game tactical per se, that doesn't even matter to me because of the addictive gameplay and un-noob friendly gameplay. Thus making me want to get better and better over time, right now I'm I love this game. It is, without a doubt, one, if not the best First Person Shooter (FPS) that I have ever played. Even though I came to the game for a "Tactical" shooter, and in no way is this game tactical per se, that doesn't even matter to me because of the addictive gameplay and un-noob friendly gameplay. Thus making me want to get better and better over time, right now I'm a mid range player with a bit of skill about 2 months in...purchase this game and try not to cry...… Expand
  6. JohannesH.
    Jul 13, 2008
    10
    Best online tactic game for teams ever gr8 job !!
  7. Pingpawn
    Jul 12, 2008
    10
    This game is an unbelievable game, Although the graphics are getting worse compared to COD4 and other new related FPSers, I played this game non-stop until my account got hacked.
  8. SrdjanT.
    Jul 11, 2008
    10
    Hello! Counter Strike Source is one of the best games i know, in his category it is the best! Real gam fun, a lot of maps and the huge multiplayer servers and all de different game modes are phenomenal! Perfect!
  9. t0x1c
    Jul 7, 2008
    8
    Well really in every shooting game (call of duty) people get mad for the gayest reasons.
  10. KimA.
    Jul 5, 2008
    10
    The best shooting game for any gaming console!
  11. MichaelE
    Jul 4, 2008
    5
    This game is okay except that it has way too many problems. This game is in no way tactical and it's all just a run and shoot game. It's too noob friendly. 1.6 is where the tactical gameplay is.
  12. AaronF.
    Jul 3, 2008
    10
    This is one of my favorite online games. Actually I have no idea what people are talking about when they say this game is full of cheaters I've never played with a cheater in my entire life of playing CSS. And Campers? Rarely get in a game with campers.
  13. JensN.
    Jul 3, 2008
    10
    I think it is a super good game. I dont know any games, that can come up with the same graphics and so on, as Counter-Strike: Source. Really think it is the best game!
  14. ArjanS.
    Jul 3, 2008
    8
    The gameplay could be better, hitboxes are a bit slow. The graphics could also be a lot better. But I give this game an 8 because im addicted to it which says a lot about the game!
  15. Vince
    Jul 1, 2008
    9
    Great game, pretty easy to learn. It only took me a couple days to start PWNING. Think about it, Cod4 is $40, while Counter Strike Source is $20, plus, CSS is fun, random, and crazy. Theirs zombie mods and stuff. The only down side to it is how the people get so angry about stupid things.
  16. ChristophT.
    Jun 29, 2008
    0
    Noob game. Everyone can make a HS in this crap game.
  17. PatC.
    Jun 29, 2008
    9
    Great game all round. there are major problems with some aspects. (hitboxes for example)
  18. Novi4ekNone
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    good game
  19. SteveL.
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  20. DominikE.
    Jun 26, 2008
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  21. CSSPlayer
    Jun 23, 2008
    9
    Really f*cking good ;) But it has a lot of FPS problems.
  22. TouhidG.
    Jun 22, 2008
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played !!! I don't care about the graphics, This game is great.
  23. dudedude
    Jun 21, 2008
    8
    Pretty damn good its the best first person online shooter up to this date besides call of duty four only downside to it is that there is no single player or universal ranking system, only ranked by server.
  24. CallumL.
    Jun 21, 2008
    9
    Great game what do I have to say anything else i guess um it cool and its got cool online play and it a great tactical shooter.
  25. JohnSmith
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    This is a wonderful update to the classic Counter Strike 1.6. The graphics are incredible and the game play is quite fun. An advantage to this game, is the number of different servers, modifications and custom maps that are currently inplace alongside this game. This provides incredibly random and exciting game play for both new and veteran FPS gamers.

    I highly recomend buying this    This is a wonderful update to the classic Counter Strike 1.6. The graphics are incredible and the game play is quite fun. An advantage to this game, is the number of different servers, modifications and custom maps that are currently inplace alongside this game. This provides incredibly random and exciting game play for both new and veteran FPS gamers.

    I highly recomend buying this game, it is well worth your money.    … Expand
  26. Novi4ekNone
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    good game
  27. Zombie[Glawb.c.]
    Jun 18, 2008
    10
    Its A Wery good game, `But` The servers don't be in Funcion ever time! Really Good Game Try it !!! And the zombie and predator servers running good.
  28. SakerJ.
    Jun 13, 2008
    10
    Cool game but there is 1 problems and its steam hijack hope valve will do something about it.
  29. MaikenYouKnowWhat
    Jun 10, 2008
    10
    Great gameplay, great levels, great opportunities. I just can't stop playing this game! I think this is the first game, I never cheated in, because I get the lot without!
  30. 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.
  31. GamH.
    Jun 8, 2008
    10
    Best PC action game ever. there are so many choices when it comes to servers. Theres custom skins and many other admin options. Theres zombie mod, gun game, surf, rpg mods, wcs, and many other custom made game types. by far one of my favorites no matter how long I've had it
  32. IbnuK.
    Jun 6, 2008
    10
    Is the best action game ever !!!! xD
  33. JoeK.
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  34. 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!
  35. 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
  36. FrederikN.
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    Very nice game.. action, cool gameplay.. 10/10 from me.. NICE GAME.
  37. AnthonyAwesomesauce
    Jun 3, 2008
    10
    Counter-Strike is an amazing game and with plenty of servers to play on, there's never a reason to stop the fun.
  38. AxelE.
    Jun 2, 2008
    10
    A Clear 10. I love the game much better graphic than 1.6. Its a great game for people like me, People who like war games.
  39. MikeD
    Jun 2, 2008
    1
    This game is terrible...an absolute waste of time and money. Buy COD4 and play online.
  40. CyrusC.
    Jun 2, 2008
    10
    Awesome game, great community, straight up must have classic, for any pc gamer.
  41. OupsV.
    Jun 1, 2008
    6
    Good FPS, unfortunately this game begin to be quite old and Team fortress 2 is a way better.
  42. 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.
  43. JoeK.
    May 31, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  44. LeoY.
    May 28, 2008
    10
    Best fps, lots of cool guys online impossible to complain about this game.
  45. AhmadG.
    May 26, 2008
    10
    Counter-Strike Source is very realistic graphic drawing in online game!!!!
  46. LucasL.
    May 26, 2008
    10
    Great and addictive online FPS.
  47. AnthonyW.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    One of the best, if not THE BEST computer game of all time. Counterstrike has captured countless memories from players all over the world, and will never get old.
  48. GlennM
    May 21, 2008
    10
    Almost the same as Counter-Strike 1.6, with better graphics, physics and the guns were slightly changed. (In a good way!) If you're not a fan of the low recoil, as many 1.6 players say "It's too easy" or "It's not challenging, I'm going back to 1.6", you can download a mod called CSPro Mod which keeps the same gun attributes as the original game while keeping the Almost the same as Counter-Strike 1.6, with better graphics, physics and the guns were slightly changed. (In a good way!) If you're not a fan of the low recoil, as many 1.6 players say "It's too easy" or "It's not challenging, I'm going back to 1.6", you can download a mod called CSPro Mod which keeps the same gun attributes as the original game while keeping the better graphics.… Expand
  49. 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.
  50. JoeK.
    May 13, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  51. PhilO.
    May 13, 2008
    5
    Cause im evil... Idk 1.6 wins. I prefer unrealistic real life figures then cartoon looking people shooting at me.
  52. JoeK.
    May 11, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  53. YermakirumY.
    May 10, 2008
    10
    Very good game.
  54. EmilS.
    May 9, 2008
    10
    Good like every other counter.
  55. somegod
    May 9, 2008
    10
    This game is perfect to play and enjoy. its realistic/ fun as hell. I don't know why tf2 got a better score i have the game and i only play it when I'm extremely bored. so ya.
  56. Dami
    May 9, 2008
    10
    Nice game !! love for all games Valve.
  57. crazyjordam154
    May 9, 2008
    10
    AWESOME game =p just so fun to play you can never get bored .
  58. CodyLove
    May 8, 2008
    10
    You know I'd masturbate right now...you know if I had my stuff.
  59. jasjang
    May 7, 2008
    7
    Fair, because they could make it better.
  60. JohnH
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Amazing game. Great gameplay, and the visuals were not shabby for a 2004 PC release. I highly recommend this to all gamers, and if you purchase it, zombiemod is the best mod out there!
  61. 5150
    May 6, 2008
    10
    Despite the occasional errors this game has, it is a great buy. I've been playing for 3 years and it is still as fun (probably more) as when I begun.
  62. GorgeS.
    May 6, 2008
    10
    This game is awesome and it is really fun.
  63. DantoS
    May 5, 2008
    9
    Pretty Immersive Game, Great Community, Innovative Mods(Being A Mod Itself, Inspiring Others To Create Their Slice Of Half Life Madness) Gets Boring For Me But Thats Why There Are Other Games Out There Hehe.
  64. SteveL.
    May 4, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  65. pie6nin
    May 4, 2008
    9
    Not the greatest ever, but very high replay value. There are lots of better games for 20 dollars, but none with as many mods and plugins.
  66. heyy.
    May 4, 2008
    0
    Only bad players in this game, just noob and kids.
  67. KristianN.
    May 3, 2008
    10
    It's great!!!!
  68. NikH
    May 3, 2008
    10
    Counter Strike:Source is the best game i have ever played.
  69. wullensE.
    May 3, 2008
    10
    Good game love gameplay.
  70. NickP.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    BEST game that has EVER existed!
  71. YuraT.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    No comment
  72. 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.
  73. IvanT.
    May 1, 2008
    9
    Good quality of graphics, fun gameplay, bots included. But the netcode told by players to be unfair.
  74. Jacob
    Apr 30, 2008
    10
    Counter Strike Source is an instant classic. Just like the original it brings teamplaying FPS to a new level. Just as good as the original but made for modern day gaming. It's a SHAME that the magazine cridicts didn't give it a 10 as well!
  75. 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 !
  76. KubaZ.
    Apr 30, 2008
    10
    Propably the best game in the world.
  77. MattH.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    This game owns!!
  78. AlexX.
    Apr 28, 2008
    9
    Counter-Strike Source is easily the most addicting game i have ever played in my life. Fast paced action, strategy, and loads of maps, as well as guns and gamemodes keep the action fresh for years.
  79. WontGive
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    It's nearly the best game what I ever played !(nearly because there is too many cheaters!)
  80. JoeyH.
    Apr 27, 2008
    10
    This is one of the most fun games I have ever played
  81. 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.
  82. GeorgeK.
    Apr 26, 2008
    8
    A very good game, but the quality could be made MUCH MUCH better.
  83. StevenC.
    Apr 25, 2008
    5
    It's bad because it doesn't have the aspects of the 1.6 game, it's thrown off a lot from the first game so it isn't really good at all.
  84. RichA.
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    Definitely a way to kill time, and to have fun with friends!
  85. MeyerM.
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    It's a fantastic new CS , i like it !
  86. UnKnown
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    Excellent game all round.
  87. KristianN.
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    It's great!!!!
  88. GabrielB.
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    I only can say: the best shooter in the world!!!!
  89. JamesR
    Apr 20, 2008
    1
    Not worth the money, Game looks horrible bad gameplay, not fun at all.
  90. GoldenTroll
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    I just recent started playing CS:S, after CS 1.6 I quited because it was boring, and being Super Mario Bros generation person, I know boring. In my book this game scored big points on: hard to learn - big point, it won't get boring soon; never the same; real feel of guns; one life per game - remember the good old Quake 2? Running mindless because of no limit to lives in one round? I just recent started playing CS:S, after CS 1.6 I quited because it was boring, and being Super Mario Bros generation person, I know boring. In my book this game scored big points on: hard to learn - big point, it won't get boring soon; never the same; real feel of guns; one life per game - remember the good old Quake 2? Running mindless because of no limit to lives in one round? Strategy, team play and skill, awsome game… Expand
  91. Rickybright
    Apr 20, 2008
    2
    In and of itself the game is not bad. The major problems come from the fact that the developers seem to have tried to balance the game backwards. They give the better players an advantage, how will that ever create a balanced game. That, and the fact that you spend about 90% of the game watching someone else play pretty much ruin it.
  92. ShawnP
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    Counter strike source is the greatest games ever created.
  93. Novi4ekNone
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    good game
  94. ObbyS.
    Apr 19, 2008
    0
    Im sorry but I'd love to give this game a 1000000000 but there are just too many new games out there that are, however, so much better! And its so f***ing annoying 'cause you can't aim down the sight. only with snipers. If you want a good game, please go get COD4 or something and NOT THIS STUPID-@$$ S***-FOR-A-GAME THAT EVERYONE (NERDS) SEEMS TO F-ING PLAY!
  95. TohWayne
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    Hope that counterstrike may increase shotgun,pistols and submachine gun section. Rifles section add more snipers.
  96. EsbenH.
    Apr 19, 2008
    10
    Ðuh best shooting action game ever! i love it i play it every day!!!
  97. CrazzyCosmoyes
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    CS:Source is by far, my favorite of the series. This game is both visually stunning and extremely fun. I reccommend this game to anyone who wants to have a lot of fun, and put away lots of hours. My favorite (and best) buy ever!
  98. NortonM
    Apr 18, 2008
    9
    Not the very best. but it goes well, anyway. The Source engine and physics apply moderately during gameplay, but i's nice to see some things flying with kbooms and shots.
  99. Xelhow
    Apr 16, 2008
    8
    It's a very good game but i prefer Counter Strike 1.6.
  100. AdrianL.
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    Best game ever. Combines tactic gameplay with an awesome sense of adrenaline and action. This game will live on for eons.
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Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best PC Game of 2004
2
#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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