Counter-Strike: Source

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10297 Ratings

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  1. HelmutZ.
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    This is a very fantastic ego-shooter. The graphics is super and it is the best cs after cs 1.6 so keep on playing.
  2. DanielD.
    Oct 10, 2006
    10
    Best Game I ever played. Communicativ/Strategic and Action an All-In-One Entertainment Pack.
  3. CollinC.
    Oct 9, 2006
    9
    I give it a 9 because it has great graphics and is great to play...though every now and then its got problems but the world isnt perfect, and for ppl that complaine about hacking....it has pretty good protection because I hacked once and they banned my cd key to Half-Life 2 so I had to buy a whole new one...and this has happend to my freinds too.
  4. FelipeA.
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    I'm playing Counter-Strike since 1.5 version, I love this game and I must say that Counter-Strike: Source is certainly the best of all CS versions. Nice job Sierra!
  5. KurtL.
    Oct 9, 2006
    10
    1.6 is still better.
  6. YermakirumY.
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Very good game.
  7. AndrewM.
    Oct 6, 2006
    9
    Its a wonderful game and by that I mean ABSOLUTLY GREAT!!!! I like how when nades go off there are fx's to it.
  8. EdwardV.
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    It was disgusting to see that a game like counter strike was given such a low rank when I think its fair to say almost every gamer in the world has been hooked on the game.
  9. SteveL.
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    I love this game.
  10. BlakeF.
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    Excellent game. Steam did a great job. This is still my favorite game above all the others and I have a 360 so good job.
  11. MikeJ.
    Oct 5, 2006
    9
    Great graphics, simple in design, easy to get the hang of yet timeless in gameplay it never gets old.
  12. AdamB.
    Oct 5, 2006
    9
    I have played Counter Strike ever since I was young and I have to say this one was by far the best, well with increasing technology it's eneditable that it would be, allthough I do think for the technicle eara we are at the moment I think the graphics could be better, but that is my only complaint, but this game is truley amazing a total 9/10!
  13. DominicB.
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    The first online shooter I bought and it's definatly the only one to play.
  14. SteenH.
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    You shall first get used to the graphics before you think its fun.. but after that you will loooove this game!
  15. RyderK.B.
    Oct 4, 2006
    9
    This game is awesome. Its physics are great and its cool how the grenades send em flying the blood is cool and how the dont go through the walls but sluch angainst them is great. If only Counter Strike Condition Zero had these graphics and physics it would be great! Keep up the great work Valve!
  16. EX
    Oct 2, 2006
    10
    This is one of the greatest games ever. If there were only 2 games ever developed they would have to be Counter Strike Source and Day of Defeat Source.
  17. RobbieL.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    This game is the most addicting game I have ever encountered. Beware before playing it for the 1st time because you will not be able to stop.
  18. TimH.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    GREAT Game... not many games wow me like this game did. I can't wait till they make upgrade for it. I am 100% sure it will be 10x better. Valve has not let me down yet and I know for a fact they would let you down!
  19. mattbearcroft
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    its awesome
  20. CraigH.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    Its a fantastic, always great upgrades and the graphics are great!
  21. DarrelG.
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    Games of this quality usually are pay to play. I hope they continue to make top of the line software and keep just the way it is. They constantly come out with upgrades and additions to their games, making somthing already awesome, even better!
  22. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    good game
  23. GuidoM.
    Sep 29, 2006
    9
    So cool... The best on-line game ever.
  24. JohnI.
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    The best computer game engine ever made. People who rate this game low lack what is needed to fairly judge the game.
  25. NicolasR.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    This game is perfect!
  26. BryanG.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Best FPS and longest played game.
  27. MathiasS.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I haven't played a game this much before. It's just awesome.
  28. MickJ.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Still the best online gaming experience going. The graphics still look top notch, even compared to todys latest FPS shooters. The game itself might be a bit repetetive but it's so addictive you'll have to try and plant that bomb or recscue the hostages one more time.
  29. RyanK.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Well made game. Lots of detail and thought went into this. A classic game and a must have for PC owners!
  30. FokkeH.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    CS Course is the only game I keep on playing for months now!
  31. ClementB.
    Sep 28, 2006
    8
    Very cool and fun game. Source is a very good game.
  32. MikeM.
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    I have played CS since the first version came out with Half Life. It still kicks any Team based games out there. For some reason I keep coming back for more.
  33. BobbyM.
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    A game anyone could become addicted to in the first 2 minutes of watching it.
  34. CavanG.
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    Best game I played so far, and I've played a lot of FPS related games including Unreal Tournament type games, Quake... I am a game fanatic... but out of all the games I know of so far, Counter Strike source to me is the best.
  35. LeeB.
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    The best ever game in my opinion full of different mods and clans and the graphics and physics are amazing. If I could I'd give it a 12.
  36. JanickS.
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    This is the best game ever made from Valve. I'll give a 10+
  37. thomasschaefer
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    I give CS-S 100! Its kept me busy while I was deployed.
  38. PhillipB.
    Sep 23, 2006
    9
    A great action packed game that keep the adrenaline pumping.
  39. JamesW.
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    Excellent game! The best team person shooting game ever!
  40. JoeK.
    Sep 23, 2006
    9
    GREAT GAME!
  41. MariusT.
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    Counter-strike: Source is the best first person multiplayer game out there. Its a huge upgrade from the earlier version Counter-Strike 1.6. You can't stop playing this game till you have mastered it, which is NEVER! Thank you VALVE, this is the game!
  42. ChristofferEngman
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    This game is just awesome! I just miss the shields that CT had in 1.6 that's all.
  43. RicardoD.
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    Great game I just can't stop playing it and I've been doing it for almost 2 years.
  44. MartinD.
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    Great graphics and realistic physics that will keep you gaming all night long and then some more.
  45. VictorW.
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    This game is easy and thats the way why I love it. I dont like difficult games.
  46. AdamO.
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    This game is off the hook for graphics and reality and it so fast pace!
  47. SimonW.
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    Easily the BEST 1st person shooter out there!
  48. JoeK.
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  49. RodrigoA.
    Sep 19, 2006
    10
    I think this is the best shooting game I've ever played and it deserves a 10.
  50. JamesL.
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    Endless fun and possibilities. Easy to pick up but impossible to master.
  51. PatrickS.
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    It always has been, and will be for years to come one of THE largest online multiplayer games anywhere, and it has great gameplay.
  52. Camouflageninja
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    Greatest multiplayer game of all time!
  53. YuraT.
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    No comment
  54. TannerA.
    Sep 16, 2006
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, it's even got countless custom maps and many custom game types to keep it constantly interesting.
  55. AdamS.
    Sep 15, 2006
    9
    The game is extremely addicting and has great endless replay value.
  56. HunterA.
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    Since 1.3 I have been addicted to counter-strike, with the release of CS Source, the maps have been reworked and the physics (Half-Life 2) are incredible, detail is uncomparable to the orginal, great remake of a classic game! CS-ADDICT for life.
  57. ZackNacke
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    BOOM HEAD SHOT!!
    this PC game is awsome i love the way the bodys land in some times and with the zombie maps it makes it even better great graphics and everything i may be 13 abd u think "shouldent u be playing halo 2 or something" well....no halo 2 sucks and i hope CSS it.
    keep those head shot comein :)
  58. TimothyB.
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    CS is like the most played online game. With the coming of CSS they made it even better with the corpses, better grenades, no shields ;) and nice maps.
  59. Ottoman
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    OMG Headshot! This game is the best PC game ever. See u in aztec n00bs
  60. MaxL
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    This game is THE BEST EVER! I can't stop playing it's soo good.
  61. PhilN.
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    This game is the best game in the world.
  62. YermakirumY.
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    Very good game.
  63. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    good game
  64. JoeK.
    Sep 8, 2006
    9
    GREAT GAME!
  65. PhilN.
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    This game is the best game in the world.
  66. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    good game
  67. RichardA.
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    crucial game, lots of fun, lovin the updates
  68. JayP.
    Sep 5, 2006
    1
    since steam was part of CS ive been havin problems with speed.. disconnecting randomly, keeps freezing, no point of playin the game i got sick and tired of it, now i hear CS Source is out and read the reviews about how they r having the same problems.. just bring back 1.5 nd get rid of steam, the game was fun until they messed eveyrthing up.
  69. SteveB.
    Sep 4, 2006
    10
    Nuff said really. If you didn't already know it then where have you been?
  70. DominikE.
    Sep 3, 2006
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  71. Marc!n
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Very good game. Action, fast and TeamPlay-this must be Source
  72. TomE.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Of all online multiplayers around source is god. There is no faulting this outstanding game and even after all these years nothing can match it especially since you can play for free CS:S is #1 and shall remain so until the next CS release.
  73. CarlosJ.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Addictive, visually stunning, and amzing teamwork, CSS has it all. You may get annoyed at the "haxors" or the "1337 pwners" out there, but you'll always come back for more.
  74. SimonH.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Fantastically addictive game, excellent gameplay, highly recommended, truly a masterpiece.
  75. JustinMacalintal
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    I've remember playing this game for the first time and that was in the middle of 1999, the year when this mod for HL1 was first released. It was already excellent back then. N7 yrs later, now with better technology, better graphics, it's still the most played online fps in the world.
  76. JackT.
    Aug 31, 2006
    10
    Absalutely Fantastic, this is the best game ive ever played.
  77. bdog
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    CS source fuckin OWNZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gun game, aim shotty deagle 5 fy_battlefield, props to echo gamin server and 24/7 high times server love it . 20 out of 10 my vote blaze it
  78. DylanR.
    Aug 29, 2006
    3
    while this game could be fun, for the average person with a nice computer, it is a poor, nay, awful imitation of cs1.6. The game feels slugish and slow paced. While the graphics are amazing, this game doesnt come anywhere close to cs1.6, which IMO is the greatest fps of all time. The competitive aspect of this game is also awful compared to 1.6.
  79. Novi4ekNone
    Aug 26, 2006
    10
    good game
  80. AidanC.
    Aug 25, 2006
    10
    Very good game lots of action, Best online game i have played.
  81. JohnJandou
    Aug 24, 2006
    10
    First i been playing 1.6 the graphics just made me sick then i was liek i need the upgraded version my cuzin introduced me to source no im playing 24/7 im a amazed with the graphics no just cause my video card i really say couple times u play this game you will be hooked if u like online action games trully
  82. GianlucaS.
    Aug 24, 2006
    10
    You cant get enough of this game with all of the updates it never gets boring.
  83. M.Dove
    Aug 23, 2006
    0
    Been updating now for over 24 hours with 3-7 hours left to go and a 600k connection, what an absolute joke... every other of my 120+ installed games however runs like a dream... once again, valve take the apex of gaming and enviroments and simply put people off by making updates slow, laborious and in most cases frustrating
  84. NikoM.
    Aug 23, 2006
    7
    Great game, i would give it a 9-10 but there are so much little bugs like hitboxes etc.
  85. OlleO.
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    i love the graphics in this game, btw its rly fun to see these dolls (players/humans) getting killed whit diferent kind of style.
  86. BrettH.
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    play it once and you're hooked.. mods help to keep it new and entertaining.. there is no other game that compairs.
  87. JakeS.
    Aug 21, 2006
    10
    excellent game gameplay is fun, simpe, and fast lots of fun mods the onlly thing i don't like about this game is the occasional server has a really bad console.
  88. SimonB.
    Aug 19, 2006
    8
    Not much to say on this game, personally. If I've made long posts in the past, this one should be short, comparatively. I've played CS since 1.5 and I've been having a blast since then. CS: Source just takes a very simple game to another level, by adding straight-up realism to it. With a game like CS, you don't bother with scenario. You just do as the game tells you to Not much to say on this game, personally. If I've made long posts in the past, this one should be short, comparatively. I've played CS since 1.5 and I've been having a blast since then. CS: Source just takes a very simple game to another level, by adding straight-up realism to it. With a game like CS, you don't bother with scenario. You just do as the game tells you to do and you have fun. Good thing about this game is that, however it is competitive and hard (to be good at), you still get to train with bots before going on the net, if you're new. Because Counter-Strike is one of those games where if you've never played something in its like, you'll get blatantly headshotted again and again without remorse from other players. If you aren't careful by turning that corner, you'll also get killed easilly. CS is about speed and speed only. Players that can take out three players in less than five seconds are vital to a team, as they ensure victory. Although, shamefully... Bots are sometimes much more responsive and team-working than humans themselves. Bots come to your aid when you need backup. Humans say "Roger That!" and keep doing what they're doing.… Expand
  89. JonathanM.
    Aug 19, 2006
    10
    This game is soo great, i see people all over the net using it's content. UGO Flaspplayer has games of it, "Jaso" made a stick movie of it, and no wonder why. Downloading this game through Valve gives you the game itself, SDK, And the Source engine(of course). Buying the game from a store give you the game itself, Day of Defeat: Source, And Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Source. Both for This game is soo great, i see people all over the net using it's content. UGO Flaspplayer has games of it, "Jaso" made a stick movie of it, and no wonder why. Downloading this game through Valve gives you the game itself, SDK, And the Source engine(of course). Buying the game from a store give you the game itself, Day of Defeat: Source, And Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Source. Both for only 19.95, tell me that isnt a great deal.… Expand
  90. JoeK.
    Aug 19, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  91. JoeK.
    Aug 19, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  92. HunterS.
    Aug 18, 2006
    10
    this game is so far the best game that own on my PC. getting skins and new maps are awesome i mean this game is intense.
  93. GreenyG
    Aug 18, 2006
    7
    Great graphics and sound but it requires to much power for some low computerised graph cards so the game is only recommended for people with powerful computers but its defintelly recommend to give a shot cause its super addictive Nice work STEAM :)
  94. TrevorB.
    Aug 18, 2006
    10
    The engine in this game is amazing. They really captured the physics very nicely but not over the top.
  95. AlvaroE.
    Aug 18, 2006
    10
    I have played the old counter-strike, but the counter-strike source is so much better, it's graphics, realism, etc. There isn't any comparison with this online game, it's totally awesome.
  96. RubenT.
    Aug 16, 2006
    10
    This game is certainly the best FPS out, The graphics are top notch, the realism is just perfect, even though it is 100% percent real, its in perfect proportion for gameplay.
  97. RobertG.
    Aug 16, 2006
    5
    Good game with good graphics. But battlefield offers so much more. And with talk of hacking and people that look like they are hacking without doubt just leaves you wondering if people are hacking or not. And then you get the couple of high scoring players that whine when they die, like they aren't supposed to die or be invincible or maybe there hack failed them ?? Who knows..
  98. BenM.
    Aug 16, 2006
    10
    The Counter Strike I have been waiting for. CS was a great game, but CS:S, along with it's wonderful graphics, is pretty much the best game in FPS History!
  99. PaulB.
    Aug 15, 2006
    10
    Best first person shooter there is. Even better than halo 2. No way anything is better than Counterstrike Source. Graphics are amazing, gameplay is incredible, my favorite game to play.
  100. KennethB.
    Aug 15, 2006
    10
    Is there any doubt left?? Counter-strike is the ultimative greast game ever... and sadly enough for the industy, it have been since 1999... Thumbs up.
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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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