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. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
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  2. nazarkin123
    Mar 11, 2021
    9
    One of that games that you can play for hours and not get bored of. Awesome graphic for its time.
  3. tututdyure
    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.
  4. Ciocolici
    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.    … Expand
  5. Gliphy
    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
  6. funnymystical
    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
  7. thehoang123
    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.
  8. tkond153
    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
  9. AhmetY.
    May 17, 2006
    8
    It's very good.Graphic from the source engine is phantistic but CSS has a worse gameplay then 1.6.And CS1.6 is the only one.Its the most playing game on steam and thats is the reason why i give CSS only 8.
  10. haroldl
    Apr 27, 2009
    8
    The game has some issues with using Vista, but it's no big deal.. Vista reports that Half life has stopped responding when you close it or end game.. out side of that it runs perfectly and is on of the best games ever.. that is the only reason that i gave it a 8 and not a perfect 10 that it deserves.
  11. Miron
    May 6, 2006
    8
    i love this game counter strikes are the best shooters ever and always will be (i hope). the only thing that brings this game down is its limited capacity of online play. sometimes you shoot someone in the head and it doesnt kill em. this only happens a few times though so i cant complain. works like a dream with linkup though the game rocksm/(o_o)m/
  12. GergelyMolnár
    May 7, 2006
    8
    Nice game, I love it, but that annoying hitbox problem should be fixed..It is funny to kill somebody while you shoot 3 meters behind him.
  13. JulianK.
    May 9, 2006
    8
    Great Game. Quite some differences to the old Counterstrike but that's what makes the game something special. The only thing I claim as "not perfect" ist on the one hand that valve gave to many opportunities for config-tuning and on the other hand the support from valve conceirning bugfixes and updates.
  14. MatthewF.
    Jul 1, 2007
    8
    I think this game is fun, but the problem with it is the aiming. Shooting someone in the body and your recoil will send the bullets fairly randomly around them. On the other hand some people play enough to have found a way around that, aim at someone's feet with one gun, or 2 feet to thier left. I think that this game does not tailor to a "NooB" at all. If you don't plan to play I think this game is fun, but the problem with it is the aiming. Shooting someone in the body and your recoil will send the bullets fairly randomly around them. On the other hand some people play enough to have found a way around that, aim at someone's feet with one gun, or 2 feet to thier left. I think that this game does not tailor to a "NooB" at all. If you don't plan to play this game 4-8 hours a day, I wouldn't suggest it.… Expand
  15. JoshBeall
    Jul 4, 2007
    8
    The only thing I don't like is not being as good as the other players and well waits after I've been kills 4 steps into the fight but with a lil single player practice you'll be slaughtering and laughing as you watch the rag dog physics slump the now mamed corpses of you or your enemies on the ground.
  16. Novi4ekNone
    Feb 22, 2008
    8
    good game
  17. KevenC
    Jan 9, 2010
    8
    It's a pretty good game. CS:S is not an addicting game but not a boring one too IM playing since 2005 and im still playing. 3 things need to be fixed. 1. Weapon damage 2. Defuse through wall. 3. Hitboxes. Gameplay is great! Good Game.
  18. HishamZ.
    Apr 4, 2006
    8
    I like the game alot with the blood and improved graphics. But i need good hardware to play it wich i dont have yet.
  19. UgoF.
    May 11, 2006
    8
    De los mejores juegos online en primera persona y muy adictivo... pero a mi me aburre y me parece demasiado poco realista en ocasiones...
  20. C.S.
    May 14, 2006
    8
    Updates should run at noon. too much changes for cheater. teamspeak takes handicap.
  21. BlitzAcez
    May 6, 2006
    8
    This game has decent graphics and the gameplay is quite fun. Nothing special, especailly as it's basicly a copy of counter-strike 1.6 the original ground breaking multiplayer game. Downsides are that it seems to have problems registering bullets connecting to the other players when you have hit someone, this could be due to the hit boxes not being that accurate, but most of the time This game has decent graphics and the gameplay is quite fun. Nothing special, especailly as it's basicly a copy of counter-strike 1.6 the original ground breaking multiplayer game. Downsides are that it seems to have problems registering bullets connecting to the other players when you have hit someone, this could be due to the hit boxes not being that accurate, but most of the time when you hit someone it acts out as if you have.… Expand
  22. Payne
    May 9, 2006
    8
    we need new maps and weapons.
  23. AnonymousMC
    May 9, 2006
    8
    Counter-Strike Source is the best cs game ever made but u loos the funny feeling when u and ure guys r playing for fun.
    Its almost to realistic 1.6 is crap grafics but its fun though.
    And I miss the shield :P and a couple of new weapons too.
  24. FireFly
    Jun 11, 2006
    8
    One of the best online multiplayer games. But sometimes the gameplay is very terrible. The Funfactor is at the beginning very well. After some houres it will be bader.
  25. Rageberge
    Jun 2, 2006
    8
    This game is really good, I played it more than 300 hours, but when you don't train every day, you'll become a sucker, everyone can shoot you without problems and if you're sometimes angry... don't play this! The hitboxes are usually wrong, at least the graphics are great counterweight to the bugs... 8points enough to score this awsome game :-)
  26. 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
  27. MartinB.
    Aug 6, 2006
    8
    Its still hard 2 c if people r cheating or not. Mega headshot factory this game. But when people of the same "skill level" meet. Its the best game ever.
  28. manumort
    Feb 24, 2007
    8
    j'aime bien ce jeux car c'est réaliste,beaucoup d'armes sont proposés mais desfois on ne s'amuse pas du tout car quand un serv est peuplé de hite,a peine le temps de s'acheter ses armes et hop!headshot donc il faudrait des serveurs de niveau différents pour pouvoir progresser enfin vive les noob et a +
  29. CarlC.
    Mar 1, 2007
    8
    Great game, nice graphics, but fails to live up to the original CS. Another thing, not as many people have mastered the Source engine as the Half-Life engine, thus, there are way more custom maps for 1.6
  30. SpenseO.
    Apr 6, 2007
    8
    CS1.6 > CS:S This is a good game.. But Sadly, i'd still rather play 1.6 over it. I've been a big fan of the original HL series so naturally i love the original CS. In CSS, The graphics, physics, lighting effects are all just gimmicks imo.. 1.6 feels more comfortable when moving, shooting/killing. When you get a headshot on 1.6, there is a higher level of satisfaction WHEREAS on CS1.6 > CS:S This is a good game.. But Sadly, i'd still rather play 1.6 over it. I've been a big fan of the original HL series so naturally i love the original CS. In CSS, The graphics, physics, lighting effects are all just gimmicks imo.. 1.6 feels more comfortable when moving, shooting/killing. When you get a headshot on 1.6, there is a higher level of satisfaction WHEREAS on CSS, it just feels like a regular kill. Can't talk bad about the original until you've played it for at least an hour!… Expand
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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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