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. ChrisS.
    Dec 1, 2007
    10
    A highly entertaining game, with a good community (provided you find the right servers). It has good gameplay, despite having a bit of a learning curve for new players. Having never played 1.6, I cannot compare the two, but I know Counter-Strike: Source is a great game in it's own right. I would highly recommend this game. I know that no matter what, I always go back and play some A highly entertaining game, with a good community (provided you find the right servers). It has good gameplay, despite having a bit of a learning curve for new players. Having never played 1.6, I cannot compare the two, but I know Counter-Strike: Source is a great game in it's own right. I would highly recommend this game. I know that no matter what, I always go back and play some good ol' Counter-Strike: Source.… Expand
  2. JoeK.
    Dec 18, 2007
    9
    GREAT GAME!
  3. CameronB.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    Awesome.... A LOT of replay value.. Which I think makes any game worth the money.
  4. ArchonZ.
    Dec 3, 2007
    10
    This game is great! You can do anything...climbing, killing, ASSASSINATING. You can even save citizens or jump off a view point in a "leap of faith" This game is my number 1 game of the year.
  5. killer89
    Dec 3, 2007
    9
    When i bought this game 2 years ago, i was impressed; valve really succeeded in porting cs to famous source-engine. + HDR was the final addition, that got me. Overall, good game, but has nice amount of people playing, who can only play with cheat(s) in order to grow their virtual dick(s). I`ll recommend this game for all those, who like FPS-games.
  6. PeapodE.
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    What can I say? It's a superb game which lives up to all the expectations of a massively-multiplayer. It really is a masterpiece. A fine work of art. Everything in it came together so well.
  7. BenP.
    Jan 25, 2007
    10
    Fantastic addition to the already classic series. The use of the Half-Life 2 engine for great graphics and realistic physics make the game play all the more intense. As stands true with most valve games it has a huge fan base, who extend the game-play even further by releasing new maps, skins, sounds and more.
  8. Novi4ekNone
    Jan 3, 2007
    10
    good game
  9. Caddy
    Oct 5, 2007
    7
    This game offers excellent time wastage, giving good players excitement and fun. If your new, stick to it because in a few months you might start enjoying it as well. Very dissapointed with the Physics engine, bouncing off barrels and cabinets, not to mention being able to campin in one. I find the game is extremely laggy and registering my shots is unbearably painfull. Flashbangs blind This game offers excellent time wastage, giving good players excitement and fun. If your new, stick to it because in a few months you might start enjoying it as well. Very dissapointed with the Physics engine, bouncing off barrels and cabinets, not to mention being able to campin in one. I find the game is extremely laggy and registering my shots is unbearably painfull. Flashbangs blind you when they land 10ft behind you, Headshots are more rampant than the hostages Ai, maybe camping slaps should be improvised to allow minimal time wastage due to those extreme players who love to awp... or just p90 one position. I now enjoy this game becuase I have played it so much, but I was very close many times to just deleting it and watching tv. Anti cheat is good, Anti hack is better, raciscm and derogitry remarks should be banable and inexcusable. Out of the many fps shooters I have played, this one is fantastic, yet it can still leave me very, very dissapointed. I'm glad I purchased it though.… Expand
  10. RobinA.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    It's A very good game with nice graphics!
  11. JonoG.
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    Easily one of the best online multiplayer games made. The gameplay is brilliant and makes it better when you can play with your mates.
  12. JoshE.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    One of the best online games ever created; with the community to the actual shooting in the gaming world. This game has it all!
  13. Novi4ekNone
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    good game
  14. AlexK.
    Feb 21, 2007
    3
    I hate this game! Realistic??? Only headshots and if you didn't hit with the first shot you get shot because your opponent will turn around and kill you with only one shot (as I said only headshots!). I spactated one game and counted the headshots. 78% headshots and rest normal. In FEAR for example there are only 9% headshots (as I counted them) Can somebody explain me that? And if I hate this game! Realistic??? Only headshots and if you didn't hit with the first shot you get shot because your opponent will turn around and kill you with only one shot (as I said only headshots!). I spactated one game and counted the headshots. 78% headshots and rest normal. In FEAR for example there are only 9% headshots (as I counted them) Can somebody explain me that? And if you hold fire and you hit => headshot ?!?!?!!? What's that? I really hate this game...… Expand
  15. MoisesA.
    Feb 3, 2007
    9
    This game its one of the best online shooters I've ever play. The graphics are awesome,the flash effects are outstanding,the grenade effects are good also,and the character models are just fine.But the game gets kind of boring after awhile because its so repetitive,this is not a deathmatch game,its a more team work based game,if i wanna play a death match i could just buy a game like This game its one of the best online shooters I've ever play. The graphics are awesome,the flash effects are outstanding,the grenade effects are good also,and the character models are just fine.But the game gets kind of boring after awhile because its so repetitive,this is not a deathmatch game,its a more team work based game,if i wanna play a death match i could just buy a game like "UNREAL TOURNAMENT",But still this is a pretty good game for those who are counter-strike fans,and should not be missed.… Expand
  16. JosephE.
    Feb 8, 2007
    9
    One of the best games I've played. With so many servers online, it's impossible not to find a server to your liking. Though I have found some glitches, but they hardly happen. This game is truly worth buying. Great multiplayer action.
  17. GregW.
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    THE fps standard that all will forever be compared to. Great gameplay, excellent graphics and physics. Highly addictive too. The best part? CONSTANT free updates for bugs, glitches, maps and game models, so the game is getting better as it gets older...something you can rarely say.
  18. 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
  19. JohnDoe
    Mar 2, 2007
    9
    The game is very good if you're a good gamer ... But sometimes Steam can be very frustrating ! The graphics are OK but the gameplay is not perfect . You can't even jump on a crate of 1.5m ... So a tip for the buyers :
    buy it only if you have a perfect internet connection and if your fingers are very fast; if you wait a second in front of your enemy, you're dead....
  20. YermakirumY.
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  21. AndrewMacKay
    Mar 5, 2007
    7
    Good game. HL2 engine makes it. Very little has actually been changed from 1.6, and what has changed isn't necessary better. Flashes are very poor from a competitive standpoint. Awp and Deagle have been made better comparatively when they were fine in 1.6 (surprise! everyone's favorite.) The character models are much more slugish when they run, and when they are shot, they areGood game. HL2 engine makes it. Very little has actually been changed from 1.6, and what has changed isn't necessary better. Flashes are very poor from a competitive standpoint. Awp and Deagle have been made better comparatively when they were fine in 1.6 (surprise! everyone's favorite.) The character models are much more slugish when they run, and when they are shot, they are unphazed by it. Source is defintely one of the best games out there now, but could use just a bit of balancing that would make it a leagues above.… Expand
  22. JakubD.
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    This game rocked, rocks, and will rock! Just looking at this game is a pleasure. It is also very realistic in physics, weapons, and gfx. If you are thinking about buying Half Life, you might as well buy Counter Strike and have more fun with kicking terrorists' butts than just kill ppl without any clear reason.
  23. Novi4ekNone
    Mar 6, 2007
    7
    good game
  24. MinOh
    Apr 1, 2007
    10
    It was awesome!!!
  25. RobinN.
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    It's a great, wonderful and fun gaming. I like this game a lot, and 1.6 is more harder too play, and this could I say it for the beginners. Thats all, thanks for this game! Bye! Love Robin.
  26. RentonT.
    Apr 2, 2007
    10
    VERY good game! The best online game I've ever played. Better than MTA, better than SA-MP, better than anything! I definitely give it a 10/10, play this game and you won't be off of the computer anytime soon.
  27. Daren
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    much better graphics over 1.6. faster style of gameplay compared to 1.6. 1.6 probably does require more skill and is probably preferred for those who play competitively, but cs source feels more arcade-like, which is better for most people. also, some of the lesser used guns are more useful in this version, like tmp, p90, dualies, and auto shotgun.
  28. YuraT.
    Apr 28, 2007
    10
    No comment
  29. RobinD.
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    It's just great. The realism, the shooting action, it's almost 'the perfect game'.
  30. DannyM.
    Apr 3, 2007
    10
    I think this games has to be one of the best shooting games around, it truly ROCKS!
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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
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#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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