Counter-Strike: Source

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10297 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 854 out of 10297
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  1. AdamS.
    Sep 15, 2006
    9
    The game is extremely addicting and has great endless replay value.
  2. YuraT.
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    No comment
  3. AdamO.
    Sep 21, 2006
    10
    This game is off the hook for graphics and reality and it so fast pace!
  4. ChristofferEngman
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    This game is just awesome! I just miss the shields that CT had in 1.6 that's all.
  5. BobbyM.
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    A game anyone could become addicted to in the first 2 minutes of watching it.
  6. 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.
  7. MathiasS.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    I haven't played a game this much before. It's just awesome.
  8. BryanG.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Best FPS and longest played game.
  9. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 29, 2006
    10
    good game
  10. Csalbertcs
    Jan 11, 2007
    10
    Game works on highest settings on my laptop, which are supposed to suck compared to desktops. Everything was very accurate. Prices were accurate, speed and power of weapons are accurate. Dont whine if ur a noob. You'll get better. I used to be a noob. But an hour here and there got me better and better. Another bad thing is people are way to "into it". Just because of a couple of Game works on highest settings on my laptop, which are supposed to suck compared to desktops. Everything was very accurate. Prices were accurate, speed and power of weapons are accurate. Dont whine if ur a noob. You'll get better. I used to be a noob. But an hour here and there got me better and better. Another bad thing is people are way to "into it". Just because of a couple of things like that doesnt mean I'm gunna rank it 0. It was an awesome game admittingly. Can't wait till the next.… Expand
  11. Novi4ekNone
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    good game
  12. TyronT.
    Jan 12, 2007
    10
    Best FPS! Good protection against cheaters really love this game.
  13. SamuelC.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    A totally perfect improvement for the best online game ever. The Source engine delivers in ways people may or may not notice, including bullet drop (which is why I don't snipe). An 11 out of 10 would have been more appropriate.
  14. SteveL.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    I love this game.
  15. JoeK.
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  16. AndrewB.
    Jan 16, 2007
    10
    Amazing, Simply amazing, well worth the money. The graphics are sweet, the gameplay is fantastic, and the games(gungame,zonmbie etc..) are fantastic. The sound clips just add to the awe of this game.
  17. CharlesJ.
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    I have been playing Counter-Strike since it's inception after the first Half-Life as a mod that wasn't well known until almost 6 months after it's release, and now that I've finally picked up a rig capable of playing it. I havn't stopped. It fills almost all of my time between missions here in Iraq, and is a great way to relieve stress that doesn't involve I have been playing Counter-Strike since it's inception after the first Half-Life as a mod that wasn't well known until almost 6 months after it's release, and now that I've finally picked up a rig capable of playing it. I havn't stopped. It fills almost all of my time between missions here in Iraq, and is a great way to relieve stress that doesn't involve actually hurting anyone.… Expand
  18. JoeK.
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  19. LachlanC.
    Dec 11, 2007
    10
    One of the best online games. Easily the best online FPS. Amazing staying power, graphics and gameplay. This game will have you coming back for more and more and will probably give you alot of sleepless nights.
  20. Mr.F.
    Dec 2, 2007
    9
    Very well-made game. To combat all of the statements of "JUST HEADSHOTS LOL," think about it. A normal .20cal has a small kickback that totally screwed with my aim when I was first learning (irl). A .30 or .50 would easily have way more kickback. So, if you aim at someone's chest, a small amount of kickback may cause you to blow their face off. Also, there's a randomization Very well-made game. To combat all of the statements of "JUST HEADSHOTS LOL," think about it. A normal .20cal has a small kickback that totally screwed with my aim when I was first learning (irl). A .30 or .50 would easily have way more kickback. So, if you aim at someone's chest, a small amount of kickback may cause you to blow their face off. Also, there's a randomization factor that is, really, a little unrealistic (a trained SEAL isn't going to have a .8" deviation when shooting a target 10 feet away). You can't really complain about the "crappy physics" in Source, because they are realistic. Bodies WILL fly 10 or more feet if they get hit by a grenade. The shotgun could be a little more balanced, though (it's easy to get headshots with it because the way Source handles it is by sending a spray of about 5 quarter-powered bullets... get lucky and hit the head and you've got a winner. I strongly dissagree about the lack of tactics in Source as opposed to 1.6. Of course you will get shot if you're the first one to rush!! That's how it works irl!! The point of videogames is to create an alternate world for amusement. Since it's trying to be realistic, it is realistic. You can't really count on 100% (Magnum Super Rife or a lack of penalties from getting SHOT) because it's just a game. A game for $20, no less. People complaining about lag should just shut up and get a better computer and/or ISP. Trust me, rebuilding my computer from scratch did wonders. Bi***ing about having to download something "every time you try to play" is just flat wrong. Connect to a server that has the map "de_*" or "cs_*". They come with the game. No DL for you. Well, that's not altogether true, there are some maps named that that you still have to download, but quit whining and get it over with. A massive Surf map (fy_surfpro_hi) took about 2 minutes. And I'm on a 11 kb/s wireless card. Get over it and stop whining like a bi***.… Expand
  21. NickC.
    Jan 22, 2007
    10
    The game, from the beginning has problems, the reason they released it like that is so that valve can test the extent that they can modify the game according to the bugs reported by the player. I playe 1.6 since 1.1 and I am proud to say that I still play 1.6 and source. The best part about CS is the potenial for fun maps and different styles of gameplay. I personally love source and have The game, from the beginning has problems, the reason they released it like that is so that valve can test the extent that they can modify the game according to the bugs reported by the player. I playe 1.6 since 1.1 and I am proud to say that I still play 1.6 and source. The best part about CS is the potenial for fun maps and different styles of gameplay. I personally love source and have played it since the beginning. I am absolutely addicted to this game. The potential for this game is limitless. if you don't like something about the gameplay, say something, valve is happy to listen and make changes, hell if people really all wanted (but no one does) the shield will come back. The future is Counter-strike Source.… Expand
  22. DanVaegoth
    Dec 25, 2007
    9
    This is definitley the best online FPS out there so far, the graphics are great, not the best but they are very good. The gameplay is awesome, and probably the most well-balanced FPS I've ever played. Sound is pretty good, about what you'd expect for this kind of FPS. I really have no complaints about the game, I've had a blast playing this for years, and will probably get aThis is definitley the best online FPS out there so far, the graphics are great, not the best but they are very good. The gameplay is awesome, and probably the most well-balanced FPS I've ever played. Sound is pretty good, about what you'd expect for this kind of FPS. I really have no complaints about the game, I've had a blast playing this for years, and will probably get a few more years of fun out of it still! I would highly recommend this to any FPS fan.… Expand
  23. YermakirumY.
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  24. JosephC.
    Dec 28, 2007
    9
    This was my first Valve game, and my first multi-player first person shooter. I purchased this not too long ago, maybe 2-3 months, and I've been playing not stop since then. There are a variety of maps, guns, and things to do in this game, it never gets boring. Though the pace is much slower than a lot of the other Valve multiplayer games, the pace works great for the game. Instead This was my first Valve game, and my first multi-player first person shooter. I purchased this not too long ago, maybe 2-3 months, and I've been playing not stop since then. There are a variety of maps, guns, and things to do in this game, it never gets boring. Though the pace is much slower than a lot of the other Valve multiplayer games, the pace works great for the game. Instead of running around like a with-drawing crackhead, spraying bullets everywhere, this game requires you to use tactics AND ACTUALLY AIM! You die pretty quickly on here, considering that it isn't extremely hard to get a headshot once you've gotten control of your gun's recoil and aiming. It's a solid game, and I highly recommend this game to any first person shooter fan. Hell, I wasn't really into first person shooters before I bought this, now I'm diving deep into these kinds of games. So, this would be a great introduction to the genre.… Expand
  25. DougL.
    Jan 24, 2007
    10
    I love this game. I've played it ever since it came out, and I have to say, it's one of the best games out there. The different game modes can make it interesting when your looking for something new (surfing, zombies, gun game, rpg, etc), and the ability to play user created maps (download from servers saves alot of time). And no matter what anyone says, Valve treats the CS:S I love this game. I've played it ever since it came out, and I have to say, it's one of the best games out there. The different game modes can make it interesting when your looking for something new (surfing, zombies, gun game, rpg, etc), and the ability to play user created maps (download from servers saves alot of time). And no matter what anyone says, Valve treats the CS:S community pretty good (supplying patches, maps, add ons for free). I have no regrets buying this kick-ass game, and I'll be with it till it dies!… Expand
  26. RobbieS.
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    It's a fun, very amusing. Getting more realistic but the competitiveness is going down the drain but the game is still really fun!
  27. NickE.
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    Love this game very interactive and good graphics and not to mention the ability to have mods put in. Nothing but classic multiplayer fun.
  28. YermakirumY.
    Feb 27, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  29. AllenD.
    Mar 12, 2007
    10
    This game standing from graphix is 10 + its built on 1.6, so it has high standards, it flew over the top making this a great game, for higher end computer or people who love pysic's. This game shows how sticking to original can be very successful.
  30. ChadT.
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best online games I have ever played. I hope in the future that a new and improved Counter Strike will be made. I'll buy it for sure!
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Awards & Rankings

11
#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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