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  1. Aug 16, 2023
    9
    This maybe not the best Counter Strike of the series ( in term of tournaments and competitive ), but still, CSS is very good multiplayer game. Very good graphics (for a 2004 game) and great physics system. You can play with mods, which CSS has many good mods. It's the best way to killing time, then you never get bored lol.
  2. Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Counter-Strike: Source stands as an impressive successor to the original game, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor. It successfully carried forward the iconic Counter-Strike gameplay while adding improved graphics and physics, enhancing the overall visual and gameplay experience.

    One notable aspect that set Counter-Strike: Source apart from the original was its initial
    Counter-Strike: Source stands as an impressive successor to the original game, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor. It successfully carried forward the iconic Counter-Strike gameplay while adding improved graphics and physics, enhancing the overall visual and gameplay experience.

    One notable aspect that set Counter-Strike: Source apart from the original was its initial lack of popularity in the competitive ESports scene. Despite its numerous improvements, the game struggled to gain the same level of love and recognition that the original Counter-Strike enjoyed among professional players and competitive leagues. Perhaps it was the result of established players being reluctant to switch to the newer version, or maybe it took time for the competitive community to fully embrace the changes.

    Despite these initial challenges, Counter-Strike: Source managed to establish a dedicated player base that kept the game alive and thriving for years. Even to this day, one can easily find servers with active players, allowing enthusiasts to continue enjoying the game's timeless appeal.

    What makes Counter-Strike: Source endure is its combination of classic gameplay and updated visuals, which struck a chord with many gamers. The familiar mechanics, team-based objectives, and intense firefights remained intact, providing a sense of nostalgia while still delivering an engaging experience.

    Furthermore, the improvements in graphics and physics were significant, enhancing the overall immersion and making the in-game environment more realistic and dynamic. This added a fresh layer of excitement to the gameplay, as players witnessed the impact of their actions more vividly.

    Despite its earlier struggles to capture the competitive spotlight, Counter-Strike: Source's enduring player base and continued enjoyment are a testament to its lasting appeal. The game's legacy continues, standing as a worthy entry in the Counter-Strike series and a beloved title for fans of tactical shooters worldwide.
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  3. Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Played as a kid and it is really fun in a casual setting, not really that competitive but it depends on the people you play with.
  4. Apr 6, 2023
    7
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  5. Feb 25, 2023
    8
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  6. Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  7. Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Juego épico de disparos aunque ya bastante anticuado, aún así no te cansa jugarlo.Le doy 10 puntos por los buenos y menos buenos ratos que me hace pasar pues al ser muy competitivo te llegas a frustrar cuando no le vuelas el cráneo al enemigo... xd
  8. Nov 27, 2022
    8
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  9. Nov 23, 2022
    5
    Great game , i love it so much , good mods , gameplay , online with friends , great
  10. Nov 16, 2022
    10
    this game is very similar to half life 2, every valve game looks like the other
  11. Oct 6, 2022
    9
    Не знаю почему, но воспоминания об этой части у меня самые приятные. Хоть и 1.6 мне нравится больше, но именно в этой я получил больше УГАРА
  12. Sep 16, 2022
    9
    лучше новой части, более удобная, ощущается лучше, но новая часть бесплатная. По фактам, ты эти положительные ощущения покупаешь в отличие от cs go
  13. Aug 30, 2022
    9
    russians yelling
    review:
    story: none
    characters: none
    graphics: 9/10 (for the time)
    detail: 9/10
    combat: 8/10
    models: 9/10 (for the time)
    UI: 7/10
  14. Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  15. Jul 16, 2022
    10
    10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 point !
  16. May 26, 2022
    5
    Завезли графон не завезли гейплей завезли физон и баллистику типа но где гейплей ...
  17. Apr 26, 2022
    4
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  18. Apr 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. without a doubt the best, I've been an active player for over 10 years! servers without some kind of cheat or something that goes against valve laws best active creation. Expand
  19. Mar 16, 2022
    7
    Поиграл 1 час. Игра хорошая, есть плюсы перед ксго, например, фонарик, подвижные бочки, но ксго всё же современнее и лучше, хоть и cs source неплох.
  20. Jan 13, 2022
    6
    nice game
    very nice game if I need to compare among all other games by the way.
  21. Jan 2, 2022
    9
    This game fun and entertain me. Because easy to play and the best FPS game offline or online at that time.
  22. Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Данная игра была первая в жанре шутер который я поиграл и остаётся на данный момент лучшим, его хардкорность подкупает меня отличие от других игр в серии c CS в ней есть дух или атмосфера ужаса и безысходности, мне не жалко и не минуты потраченной в этой игре приятная и одно временно сложная стрельба которая заставляет играть в неё, Физика в игре как в half-life 2 такая же хорошая отличиеДанная игра была первая в жанре шутер который я поиграл и остаётся на данный момент лучшим, его хардкорность подкупает меня отличие от других игр в серии c CS в ней есть дух или атмосфера ужаса и безысходности, мне не жалко и не минуты потраченной в этой игре приятная и одно временно сложная стрельба которая заставляет играть в неё, Физика в игре как в half-life 2 такая же хорошая отличие от csgo где она сломанная как и в portal 2 и l4d2. Карты в Cs:s отличные отличие от ксго(2012-го года ) которая полностью скопировала карты из Cs:s и каким-то образом потеряла атмосферу игры CS. Counter-strike:Source получился хорошим РЕМЭЙКОМ классической Cs(2000-го года) Expand
  23. Dec 18, 2021
    6
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  24. Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Source engine was something insane back in the time of release but I still prefered CS 1.6 over this for some reason.
  25. Nov 30, 2021
    8
    Counter Strike Source is one and the same CS, only the Source engine is used here and the graphics are improved 4 times. Of course, this game is no different from CS 1.6, but the physics, lighting, graphics and textures, shooting are improved here. Suitable for replacing CS GO, it's just a pity that people play little CS Source
  26. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    графика не плохая,комюнити хорошие,карты проработанные,игра хорошо оптимизорована,стреляба приятная,
  27. Oct 14, 2021
    9
    this game took best from cs 1.6 with better graphics and it is not such s hi t as cs:go
  28. Sep 17, 2021
    0
    I actually won't score this game that will result 0/10, but I would like to say something similar to my review I done for Diablo II.

    I will approach it from an awakened person's perspective: This is a butcher-like game. You play 2 minutes rounds where you basically have 2 minutes to kill all the opponents or fulfill the alibi-like mission objective which is irrelevant if hostage rescue
    I actually won't score this game that will result 0/10, but I would like to say something similar to my review I done for Diablo II.

    I will approach it from an awakened person's perspective:
    This is a butcher-like game. You play 2 minutes rounds where you basically have 2 minutes to kill all the opponents or fulfill the alibi-like mission objective which is irrelevant if hostage rescue or demolition map, because the terrorists will obviously try to make you fail, therefore in the majority of cases even the "police" side will eventually kill everyone.

    I know it's a bit oversimplifying, but this is just a game where you have to set your mind to _kill_ over and over again in every possible way that you can imagine in your head.

    And making it not just available to kids (for example by making it free download!!), but also organizing championships where brands like Monster are main sponsors, you can have no doubt it's no Jesus who is supporting these events, but the opposite from "downstairs".

    I played approximately 4000 hours with all the Counter-Strike games, so I may have a clue what I am talking about. So please consider my words, when you are prior playing or purchasing a "game".

    And the most disgusting part of the whole is when people compliment each other like "nice (head)shot", "nice kill" and the eSport fans just yell and acclaim while watching others killing each other in full trance and euphoria. This is not game anymore, people just can't see it.
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  29. Aug 8, 2021
    7
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  30. Jul 22, 2021
    7
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  31. Jun 6, 2021
    5
    дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер дота 2 крекер
  32. May 28, 2021
    10
    Это легенда создавшая большой переворот в культуре интернета. Я благодарен ей за всё, что она сделала, надеюсь, не скоро придется её хоронить, хотя чувствую запах гнили в воздухе.
  33. Mar 12, 2021
    8
    Few players are just as bored with the time of the game, but it is very incredible personally I enjoyed spending time with this game.
  34. Mar 11, 2021
    9
    One of that games that you can play for hours and not get bored of. Awesome graphic for its time.
  35. Jan 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing for 2004. The "Source" game engine has been used to the fullest. Especially, the game physics and dynamics are very strong. The weapon handling is realistic and the animations are great. Graphics and effects have jumped compared to previous games. The interface is not very useful. But for a 2004 game, it excels in everything. This game is definitely a legend.
  36. Jan 6, 2021
    6
    Like the standard game, can't really see the differences between Counter-Strike: Source and just Counter-Strike. But this so-called Source Engine should provide some technical improvements and lightning effects and so on, but still.
  37. Dec 19, 2020
    8
    this is a fine game not the best but still grate if allso if you don't want to play it still buy it if your a big gmod fan bc dark rp and others use models from it.
  38. Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  39. Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Great game, competitive, looks still good kinda. Custom maps and mods! No smoothing with raw input on. Runs great on high fps! Memes and good memories playing zombie escape maps and having fun on custom servers! This game was so fun and great. It is pity cs go, replaced it. I wish they never made it!
  40. Mar 11, 2020
    6
    A solid fps experience that feels very tight and precise. A decent experience.
  41. Feb 11, 2020
    10
    This has been a defining game during my teenage years. With over 1.500 hours played, I think this is the game I've played most of all. The fierce clan matches, the relaxed mod servers, this game had it all.
  42. Feb 9, 2020
    8
    Sorce was different type in series. it was more difficult but when comparing call of duty, it gives better multiplayerunlike Zero. So I like it.

    Graphics:7/10
    Sounds: 7/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Stabilization: 8/10
  43. Dec 31, 2019
    8
    Great "tactical" first person shooter game. Sometimes fast-paced but mostly slow-paced. Counter-Terrorists versus the Terrorists force. The Terrorists have to plant the bomb and successfully detonate it to win, but the Counter-Terrorists have to defuse it to win. Both forces can also win by killing the full opposing team of five Counter-Terrorists or Terrorists.
    Great game with still many
    Great "tactical" first person shooter game. Sometimes fast-paced but mostly slow-paced. Counter-Terrorists versus the Terrorists force. The Terrorists have to plant the bomb and successfully detonate it to win, but the Counter-Terrorists have to defuse it to win. Both forces can also win by killing the full opposing team of five Counter-Terrorists or Terrorists.
    Great game with still many people online.
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  44. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Это обычный Counter strike, только на движке соурс. Что же поменяли. Графику. Сделали детальные текстуры, тени и немножко шейдеры. Много оружии. Хорошая стрельба, хорошая детализация. Поменяли скины для Террористов и Спецназовец. Онлайн на высшем уровне! Вы можете найти сервер, где есть игроки. Есть одиночная игра с ботами.Это обычный Counter strike, только на движке соурс. Что же поменяли. Графику. Сделали детальные текстуры, тени и немножко шейдеры. Много оружии. Хорошая стрельба, хорошая детализация. Поменяли скины для Террористов и Спецназовец. Онлайн на высшем уровне! Вы можете найти сервер, где есть игроки. Есть одиночная игра с ботами.
  45. Feb 11, 2019
    8
    My favorite multiplayer shooting game.
    Great mechanics and provide a high learning curve for the player.
    Detailed weapons as well.

    8/10
  46. Jan 25, 2019
    9
    Counter-Strike: Source is a worthy successor of CS 1.6., with very suitable Source engine, and impoved graphics, maps, and gameplay. This game didn't mess up any really important things, and was very good-looking and fun to play game for mid-2000s. Also, this game aged well, and it was cool to play Source even in early 2010s, because graphics are wonderful and gameplay is elegant.
  47. Aug 1, 2018
    8
    This game would get a higher score IF there were a competitive mode AND a quick-play/casual mode.
    Other than that, it's a really good game if your laptop/pc can't handle Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
  48. Jul 3, 2018
    7
    Sucesor del gran Counter Strike 1.6, en mi opinión se me fue mas incomodo la jugabilidad, pero por lo demás tiene la esencia de un Counter.
  49. Jun 17, 2018
    8
    Неплохой шутер, в который можно побегать после сложного рабочего дня.
  50. Jan 23, 2018
    8
    Этот текст здесь для того что бы оценка отобразилась в моем профиле.
  51. Sep 11, 2017
    10
    Counter-Strike: Source is considered to be one of my favorite first-person shooter's in general. In this game, you can play as either the Counter-Terrorists (CTs), or Terrorists (Ts). Some maps will be based on a certain objective: Defuse a bomb (or plant it), or rescue hostages. Like every other Counter-Strike game, you have a "Buy" menu in which you can use virtual cash to buy weapons,Counter-Strike: Source is considered to be one of my favorite first-person shooter's in general. In this game, you can play as either the Counter-Terrorists (CTs), or Terrorists (Ts). Some maps will be based on a certain objective: Defuse a bomb (or plant it), or rescue hostages. Like every other Counter-Strike game, you have a "Buy" menu in which you can use virtual cash to buy weapons, such as pistols, shotguns, machine guns, assault rifles, snipers, and equipment like grenades and flashbangs. Alright, enough explaining. I'm going to move on to why I enjoy this game. First of all, I am a HUGE fan of the Counter-Strike series. I've put in countless hours of playing it on an old PC, but who cares if the PC is old, because it can still run great games such as this. The gameplay is excellent. The maps/environments are well-detailed, and the graphics are revolutionary for it's time. Audio quality sounds nice. Overall, this game is a must-buy for hardcore gamers out there. Expand
  52. Aug 15, 2017
    9
    An incredible online shooter where you can really test your skills, with easy to select servers on all kinds of the fun maps to explore and different game modes (Gungame and Deathmatch being personal favorites) are lots of fun. It's traditional but is plenty fun and makes you strive for more kills due to how fun it is to get perfect shots. I wish I could say more, but there isn't much, butAn incredible online shooter where you can really test your skills, with easy to select servers on all kinds of the fun maps to explore and different game modes (Gungame and Deathmatch being personal favorites) are lots of fun. It's traditional but is plenty fun and makes you strive for more kills due to how fun it is to get perfect shots. I wish I could say more, but there isn't much, but I recommend it heavily. Also, better than GO. Expand
  53. Feb 22, 2017
    8
    This game is really fun and intense to play with i remember playing this game with my friends. It's a test of speed and reaction. Most of maps are really nice and easy-to-learn.
  54. Oct 16, 2016
    9
    Сколько же хейта от фанатов других частей кс, не понимаю.
    Какая же ностальгия от сурс, думаю, что если бы в детстве я играл в 1.6, то поставил бы ей оценку выше, но в детстве я полюбил другую.
    Люди ещё играют, графика приличная и физика тоже. Отличная часть.
    Сколько же хейта от фанатов других частей кс, не понимаю.
    Какая же ностальгия от сурс, думаю, что если бы в детстве я играл в 1.6, то поставил бы ей оценку выше, но в детстве я полюбил другую.
    Люди ещё играют, графика приличная и физика тоже.
    Отличная часть.
  55. Aug 21, 2016
    10
    Counter Strike Source is the best CS Game. Awesome graphics for 2005, in CS GO isnt better, good community, in CS GO community is terrible, many different cool things and weapons, in CS GO isnt more, CS Source much better than CS GO, CS GO isnt cool and not deserve has got popular, CS Source is better, but in CS Source there are one minus, this is cheaters.
  56. Jun 22, 2016
    7
    An iconic multiplayer FPS of the "oughts", my most played game between the age of Tribes 2 and that of Team Fortress 2. I would not say it's aged well, but the diversity of mods and occasional quality of life updates have ensured it's lasting playablity.
  57. Mar 11, 2016
    7
    A lot better than CS: GO, but faces out dated graphics, even at the time. However, if there was one Counter-Strike I would recommend, it would be this.
  58. Jan 9, 2016
    9
    Questo gioco è uno dei migliori FPS tattici che mi siano capitati sotto mano. Non solo richiede grande concentrazione e abilita , ma riesce anche a sbizzarrire e divertire i giocatori più esigenti con mappe e modalità divertentissime offerte dalla comunità.
  59. Dec 20, 2015
    10
    All time best shooter and most fun PC game ever. What make the game rock is the realism, the dynamism of the matches, the tactics and the graphics. Impact of this game no other PC game has ever caused since then. Remain intact the physics of the original game while adding much better graphics.
  60. Jun 20, 2015
    10
    Very good game! Very great graphics for the year of 2004! Valve did go very far with this game, just play it man, if you loved the CS 1.0~1.6 just grab this, its an graphic upgraded cs 1.6 br0, i dind't even play it that much ... ( 1300.00 hours in steam )

    Overall, 420/69 would smoke again.
  61. Jun 15, 2015
    8
    Previously playing CS:GO, I decided to buy the predecessor to see the origins of the game and how it flourished to the caliber it is today. I was greeted with servers that are less likely to share lag spikes with everyone on the server itself, but to individual players with high pings. A ghost town already, there was abusive chat and such that you see in any game open to everyone. The wayPreviously playing CS:GO, I decided to buy the predecessor to see the origins of the game and how it flourished to the caliber it is today. I was greeted with servers that are less likely to share lag spikes with everyone on the server itself, but to individual players with high pings. A ghost town already, there was abusive chat and such that you see in any game open to everyone. The way to cure that is to just ignore chat and turn off voice chat. As the game is a ghost town by the time I write this, it is still quite enjoyable to play on a 24/7 deathmatch server and just muck around with the different guns.
    Back to it being a ghost town again. Just like CS:GO, the community is wild, unregulated and very salty due to the lack of common people with administrative power (other than server owners).
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  62. May 19, 2015
    9
    This shows a very good improvement in Counter Strike, managed to bring a lot of player and required a lot of fun .
  63. Mar 23, 2015
    9
    Exceptionally good and well crafted online fps game, raked up a total of 180 hours in this highly addictive steam based game. Love the overall combat style in stead of conventional aiming down of sights its hipfire and thus i belive adds more skill in the process of killing the opposition, love the inbuilt bot feature in which you can fire up anytime and get into the quick and fun actionExceptionally good and well crafted online fps game, raked up a total of 180 hours in this highly addictive steam based game. Love the overall combat style in stead of conventional aiming down of sights its hipfire and thus i belive adds more skill in the process of killing the opposition, love the inbuilt bot feature in which you can fire up anytime and get into the quick and fun action of a fully functional and interesting first person shooter.

    The maps and addition of maps made by the community and the whole range of game modes available from a click of a button is an awesome feature that was integrated into the game to improve the users experience. Overally recommend this game to users who enjoy fast paced, instantanious, warfare.
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  64. Mar 10, 2015
    5
    As of 2012, this game still has a huge online presence and comes with a decent map editor, but those are about the only good things I can say. The community is immature, unintelligent, rude, and very narrow minded as to what a good game or map(level) is. de_dust for life!, and all that... I might come back to play with my friends, but every time quit because this game is too arcade, theAs of 2012, this game still has a huge online presence and comes with a decent map editor, but those are about the only good things I can say. The community is immature, unintelligent, rude, and very narrow minded as to what a good game or map(level) is. de_dust for life!, and all that... I might come back to play with my friends, but every time quit because this game is too arcade, the maps are small and boring, and there are too many "WTF" moments. Expand
  65. Jan 1, 2015
    10
    *Terrorists kill nearly all counter-terrorists*

    Bot 1: "Taking Fire, need assistance!"
    Bot 2: "Hold this position!"

    *Everyone is dead except me*

    *Snipes last terrorist with moving headshot*

    "Counter-Terrorists Win"

    :D

    10/10
  66. Sep 29, 2014
    10
    I spent hundreds of hours playing this game in College. If I got bored of the regular game mode I always went over to a zombie server or a gungame server. The game had a large variety of maps made by the community, it's hard to get bored of the game.
  67. Sep 25, 2014
    8
    This game is pretty good. My first cs game. + (Unboxing can be a waste of time or something really good)
    There is a nice thing called "CS LAG". "CS LAG" is a random lag spike that stays for a couple of minutes and that is a really bad thing.
  68. Sep 6, 2014
    10
    They improved pretty much everything from the original and therefore made it better than it already was. Nearly 10 years old and it's still worth buying. 10/10
  69. Aug 2, 2014
    10
    The pros of this game is that this game is always fun and different, and I have played for 100+ hours and recommend for anyone who likes valve games or fps's. For those who care about graphics and animations might not be too happy with it, but I promise, it is super fun!
  70. Jul 20, 2014
    10
    THE BEST MULTIPLAYER SHOOTER EVER!
    Really never had so much fun in an online FPS this is how Multiplayer Shooters should be! Better than CSGO in my opinion
  71. Apr 17, 2014
    10
    I've had so much fun on this game and have spent hundreds of hours on this game, shifting from gun game, to zombie mods, deathrun, deathmatch, normal team deathmatch, bunnyhop servers, you name it. This game is beyond amazing and is great fun at LAN parties. This is one of my all time favourite games, and even though there are a few problems with it like tick rate on certain servers andI've had so much fun on this game and have spent hundreds of hours on this game, shifting from gun game, to zombie mods, deathrun, deathmatch, normal team deathmatch, bunnyhop servers, you name it. This game is beyond amazing and is great fun at LAN parties. This is one of my all time favourite games, and even though there are a few problems with it like tick rate on certain servers and stuff like that it's still a solid perfect working game and I love it.

    I can't believe this game is almost 10 years old. Everything about this game is still impressive even to this day, such as the graphics, sound, engine, the gameplay.... It really shows the work that Valve and Turtle Rock Studios put into this game considering it's still one of the most played games on Steam almost a decade later.
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  72. Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Although the Counter-Strike: Source is so ambitious, it cannot reach its succeed like the Counter-Strike.however, we can see Valve had put a lot of effort to make this game to be perfect.In addition, it is a good game.
  73. Feb 21, 2014
    9
    Ce jeu est super, tout est bien fait, les serveurs sont sécurisés, les équipes bien faites, les mini-jeux cool.
    Le -1 viens des grapgiques qui ne sont pas a jour.Je le recommande a tout ceux qui veulent un petit jeu de tir sans payer un triple A 60$
  74. Jan 14, 2014
    4
    A boring, repetitive, multiplayer-only shooter which has spawned a terrible community. The gameplay mechanics are cheap and create a game that just isn't worth your time.
  75. Dec 31, 2013
    0
    I hated this game so much. I played it for a couple of hours just trying to get use to the bulky and slow controls. Then once I found out how to finally control my character and play the game well I found it to unrealistic and dumb. I read some reviews and some said that the game is very realistic. I shot a guy with 7 rounds from a 9mm he didn't die. Plus not being able to aim down yourI hated this game so much. I played it for a couple of hours just trying to get use to the bulky and slow controls. Then once I found out how to finally control my character and play the game well I found it to unrealistic and dumb. I read some reviews and some said that the game is very realistic. I shot a guy with 7 rounds from a 9mm he didn't die. Plus not being able to aim down your sights unless you have a sniper rifle. What kinda of fps is this. People say that this game is great for team work and is just a great game overall when I'm constantly being yelled at for not doing good, but then when I learn the stupid controls and actually do amazing I'm called a cheater and still be called names. The community is worse than any other fps I have ever played. The terrible game play does not help either. Your options are move, jump, squat and shoot. What I can't even lay down. I've play iPad games better than this. In all honesty this game is a total piece of crap and is not worth spending your time trying to figure out how it works while being yelled at by your team mates and called some of the worst things and told to go do some very inappropriate stuff. Like blanking my dead father log. Yes I was told to do this by every player in a server, in many different ways. This game should be discontinued. Expand
  76. Dec 8, 2013
    9
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    브드러운조작감과 조작감
    은은한 엔진
    모두를 게임!
    이보다 겁니다
    무엇을 어서사세요!
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  77. Nov 27, 2013
    10
    Although rather frustrating at times due to how unique the hit boxes are with the source engine, I've never had an online game that I play for as long at a time as I do this one. Also a joy to play with friends/other people, as most players online are really cool, laid back people.
  78. Nov 15, 2013
    8
    Great remake. With so many mods. You never get bored. Drawbacks are the numerous cheaters that ruin public servers and some updates that force it to depend on steam. Other than that an classic what you should definitely have in your valve library.
  79. Oct 26, 2013
    8
    Admittedly a multiplayer masterpiece, this grand game once again popularized and revolutionized the multiplayer/shooter genre It can feel the same as the first game of the series, but it's still addicting fun.
    In this game, you can choose to be the counter-terrorist or the terrorist, both of which have their distinct differences. Let's look at the differences:
    Counter-Terrorists: They
    Admittedly a multiplayer masterpiece, this grand game once again popularized and revolutionized the multiplayer/shooter genre It can feel the same as the first game of the series, but it's still addicting fun.
    In this game, you can choose to be the counter-terrorist or the terrorist, both of which have their distinct differences. Let's look at the differences:
    Counter-Terrorists: They distinctly include on their inventory the overly popularized M4AI they also have other exlusive weapons and, to win, they have to defuse the bomb that terrorist planted or they can kill them all. They can be recognized by their clothing, usually wearing a helmet and an armor.
    Terrorists: They have their awesome AK 47 which is heavily used b players, they also have some exclusive weapons, and they need to plant the bomb to win or to eliminate all their enemies.
    Although it is fun, for newbies it can be punishingly difficult, being incredibly hard to master. I'm myself average at the game, but I enjoy it.
    What to say else? This game is fun, addicting and satisfying. I recommend this instead of the disappointing Global Offensive, and you won't regret it. (Final Score: 8.92)
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  80. Oct 20, 2013
    8
    One of the most strategic FPS games to date. The fact that you only get one life makes it all the more tactical and less of the usual run and gun. That said it can be quite difficult for beginners to get into this game because of its high difficulty.
  81. Oct 18, 2013
    10
    Who ever gives this game a low score is a pathetic 8 year old CoD fanboy. This game is awesome, PERIOD. The graphics are amazing for 2004, gameplay is realistic, and requires skill, do not hesitate to try it out!
  82. Sep 18, 2013
    10
    Still playing, logged in over 2000 hours. Need I say more? Nothing fancy but just a great arcade FPS game. Made many friends on here, had many amazing moments I wouldn't know where to begin.. Buy it.
  83. Sep 8, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Counter-Strike: Source is the best game released ever.
    This game is quite challenging and a good to play as well.
    Best texture details, Nice graphics, Better physics of the game. Also a game of 2004 is still way more better than dozens of today's games.
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  84. Sep 5, 2013
    6
    There is not much reason to be playing this after Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was released. Everything about it is dated in comparison. Most importantly, there are only two or three servers that play official maps with a ping lower than 100 and with populated matches in my region.
  85. Sep 1, 2013
    10
    This is a hardcore PC game and thats why I like it its still one of the still truly hardcore games ever and it looks better and is better than the first one so if you have a PC it is one of the best multiplayer games on the PC and there are loads of mods and its still very popular
  86. Aug 5, 2013
    9
    i love it this takes gamers to the next level it this game takes at least way more skills than cod and day of defeat. the point of making a game great is by having it built for hardcore and they went through way more requirements for that than halo.
  87. Jul 31, 2013
    8
    Source is incomparably better than classic cs 1.6. It just takes some time to get used to it. Nice graphics, beautiful detailed maps, better physics, excellent gameplay.
  88. Jun 24, 2013
    7
    I don't think it is the best FPS or even the best CS in the world, but it is certainly a really good mixture of tactical and a simple shooter (at some servers..), but it has a huge bad point. It's community is awful. I mean the noob who says you are cheater because you play great and the pro who says you are a noob when you play not so well... And the swearing in chat and in microphoneI don't think it is the best FPS or even the best CS in the world, but it is certainly a really good mixture of tactical and a simple shooter (at some servers..), but it has a huge bad point. It's community is awful. I mean the noob who says you are cheater because you play great and the pro who says you are a noob when you play not so well... And the swearing in chat and in microphone almost every minute is really annoying. If you didn't play with any of the older CS games, you should try it out.... but 1.6 is better... Expand
  89. Jun 23, 2013
    10
    Without any doubt the best multiplayer team game I have ever played. CSS is a fun and awsome game where you must work with your team to win. There are a lot of weapons to buy, the maps are all great and uniqe, and i definetley recommend this game to all who like team based shooters.
  90. Jun 17, 2013
    10
    Bad ass. This game seem to be pretty simple plant the bomb and wait until it explodes. However, there is plenty of factors which are putting this game on 1st place in multiplayer co-op genre. Skill, speed and team-play, that's what is all about. Definitely a LEADER in entire franchise of shooting experience. Titles like Call of Duty are way way behind this game. I would give 9.5, butBad ass. This game seem to be pretty simple plant the bomb and wait until it explodes. However, there is plenty of factors which are putting this game on 1st place in multiplayer co-op genre. Skill, speed and team-play, that's what is all about. Definitely a LEADER in entire franchise of shooting experience. Titles like Call of Duty are way way behind this game. I would give 9.5, but giving it 10 will not be a sin. Expand
  91. Jun 7, 2013
    9
    Fun game to play when you're bored. The community does suck, but there are always servers that will be fun to play on with good communities. There is a very steep learning curve, so it will be hard for newcomers at this time because a lot of current CS:S players are veterans with at least a couple years of CS:S under their belt.
  92. May 23, 2013
    9
    If you think Call of Duty is competitive don't even bother buying this game. This is for the die hard FPS fans. Huge learning curve. It will take a long time to hone your skills. This game is timeless and one of the most intense shooters ever released.
  93. May 6, 2013
    7
    I really liked the transistion from the uncomparable 1.6 to Source; although there is a certain amount of problems: i bought this game to have fun, even though it was already 23 seconds in to the game and i had already been killed. This game is purely for professionals and hardcore gamers, and my only regret was that i bought the game, everybody was pro in it and they wouldn't give aI really liked the transistion from the uncomparable 1.6 to Source; although there is a certain amount of problems: i bought this game to have fun, even though it was already 23 seconds in to the game and i had already been killed. This game is purely for professionals and hardcore gamers, and my only regret was that i bought the game, everybody was pro in it and they wouldn't give a chance to "n00bs". Expand
  94. Apr 26, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I swear the first time I was playing CS 1,6 for 1 years in Greece after that I went to US I was looking for the CS 1,6 i did not find it because i did not know that is already in steam... And i just buy the CSS from steam i swear from 2009 until now am playing CSS is the best game in steam has everything you want,...
    I never buy game from steam all the time playing CSS but i will say the people who say this game is boring or bad YOUR WRONG...this game has different type of maps games everything. this game created for long time to play and not for a game you will play it 1 month and you will say PFFF boring lets find something else.
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  95. Apr 25, 2013
    10
    This is by far, one of my personal favorite games of all time. I have over 700 hours invested into this, which to some people is not that much at all, but it gives me the room to talk and have a respected review. First things first, as I read from another review, if you want to get better at aiming and being good at other first person shooters, this is the game for you. A personalThis is by far, one of my personal favorite games of all time. I have over 700 hours invested into this, which to some people is not that much at all, but it gives me the room to talk and have a respected review. First things first, as I read from another review, if you want to get better at aiming and being good at other first person shooters, this is the game for you. A personal experience of mine is that all my friends wonder how I can aim with ease and not miss as much as they would. Well this is the game that taught me. Now there's an updated version of this game that even has stricter aiming rules and everything is absolutely inaccurate when moving, but that's another story. This game provides your normal commodities such as the regular game types that you'd expect, in fact I believe it's safe to say that a lot of game types that you see now such as surf, gun game, and zombie mod (Zombies), could have been deprived from this game. But if you're up for a shooter that actually requires more skill then to hold down the Mouse 1 button, this is the game for you. Give it a try, it's cheap, and it's worth the buy.

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  96. Mar 27, 2013
    10
    if source i dont know you play in steam or what because i just play a bot but i like a weapon first because its amazing and almost hard to kill but i like the headshot 1 shot 1 kil still interesting source in steam i dont know still good game
  97. Mar 25, 2013
    9
    I honestly believe that this game owes its success to its simplicity! tha fact that you don't have to spend a lot of hours to upgrade weapons like other shooter games, but you decide to join either counter terrorists or terrorists forces and have fun with other people on-line makes me vote no less than 9/10! Excellent game!
  98. Feb 5, 2013
    9
    Obviously this game's graphics are out dated. Obviously this game's player base is full of pros. Hell, even I only started playing in 2010. However this game is a diamond in the rough for both casual and hardcore gamers. People complain that good players constantly dominate them. And yes, yes they do. Like myself, new players will always need to rise up and play, play, play to reach theObviously this game's graphics are out dated. Obviously this game's player base is full of pros. Hell, even I only started playing in 2010. However this game is a diamond in the rough for both casual and hardcore gamers. People complain that good players constantly dominate them. And yes, yes they do. Like myself, new players will always need to rise up and play, play, play to reach the point of these 'pros'. To begin, there is no penalty for loosing. There are no leader boards, there are no K/Ds. In failure, you might get some angry words thrown your way, but this is inevitable in a PC community. Nonetheless, you don't even need to start in a 'Reg' or 'Scrim' server. There are a handful of mods to play, like Minigames, JailBreak, DeathRun, Zombie Escape, Napalm, ZRiot, Bunnyhop, Surf, and more. In the midst of having fun while playing these gametypes, you will find your skills gradually climb upwards. This game defines fun in my eyes, sprouting a huge player base and community to fuel it. New players are actually very welcome, and it's just time to beat, not other players. Definitely a game to recommend to anyone looking to divulge into PC gaming. Expand
  99. Jan 3, 2013
    0
    This game is terrible,a simply pure bad game,headshot headshot headshot hackers everywhere,walk to a corner,i got headshotted again,the only reason to buy it is the jailbreak mode and the zombie mode,also the gmod textures
  100. Dec 28, 2012
    9
    [FR] Ce jeux et extraordinaire ,mais il manque quelques details comme : Les levels , Les armes a acheter avec de l'argent par exemple. Ce qui explique mon 9. Parcontre il et extraordinaire au niveau FPS. 9/10 :) !
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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.