Counter-Strike: Source

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10297 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 493 out of 10297
  3. Negative: 854 out of 10297
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  1. JamesW.
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    Excellent game! The best team person shooting game ever!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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!
  7. DominikE.
    Sep 3, 2006
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  8. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    good game
  9. Disposable
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Great Game! Brilliant graphics and will run well on a large range of PC's, good gameplay that is not overly complex, does not require large amounts of teamwork which allows for a good pub session but competatively is well balanced and a very exciting game. This game allows new gamers to the fps genre see what its all about but also is a little relief from 'twitch' gaming Great Game! Brilliant graphics and will run well on a large range of PC's, good gameplay that is not overly complex, does not require large amounts of teamwork which allows for a good pub session but competatively is well balanced and a very exciting game. This game allows new gamers to the fps genre see what its all about but also is a little relief from 'twitch' gaming seen in the Call of Duty titles (not saying these are bad games, i own and play CoD2). I believe Counter Strike: Source for this reason represents the basics of the fps genre without to many 'fancy' bits. For those veteran gamers Counter Strike: Source offers the equal, if not, a greater gaming experience. Counter Strike 1.6 has for a long time been a very competitive centered game, with tournaments and ladders and recently CSS has managed to begin to equal the 1.6 leagues. Wars and scrims in counter strike source could not be more intense and exciting. Overall give this game a 10/10, truly one of the greatest games for online multiplayer… Expand
  10. YuraT.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    No comment
  11. JoeK.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  12. noonecares
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    Don't listen to the people who gave it 0s and 3s. This game has alot more amazing things than cs 1.6 or any other cs game. Levels are ALOT more detailed than the other version and less boxier. You can tell Valve spent a great deal on this. Hackers and cheaters/botters are rarely on because of admins and hosts. Headshots can be only made by a true marksman, hacker/botter, or by justDon't listen to the people who gave it 0s and 3s. This game has alot more amazing things than cs 1.6 or any other cs game. Levels are ALOT more detailed than the other version and less boxier. You can tell Valve spent a great deal on this. Hackers and cheaters/botters are rarely on because of admins and hosts. Headshots can be only made by a true marksman, hacker/botter, or by just pure luck. I love the snipers new zoom crosshairs because they seem clearer and easier to aim with (More life like). To close this up, get the game. Don't listen to the negatives, they are probably BIG n00bs that can't aim a F***ing ak and that blame it on hackers and botters. PS- those little kids are pretty good you will find, but they can get annoying time to time.… Expand
  13. JoeK.
    Jan 18, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  14. Sch0k1
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    Nicer than ever, a wonderful game for everybody who loves ego shooter.
  15. SteveL.
    Jan 18, 2007
    10
    I love this game.
  16. AltonC.
    Jan 19, 2007
    10
    I believe that by far Counter strike Source is one of the most amazing and excellently interactive games on the market and i believe it to be a great way to not only play but to meet people make friends and build awesome teams for competition css is by far not only a great game with staying power but a great game in the all around sense of the word great.
  17. Novi4ekNone
    Jan 21, 2007
    10
    good game
  18. Max
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    Its one of the best games ever, best graphic and gameplay teamplay its never better anything else.
  19. SonicB.
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played online and deserves a 10, the graphics are just so amazing and the game play is awesome.
  20. EldarE.
    Oct 24, 2007
    10
    It has a great gameplay, but, its all the same, aint so mutch stuff to do so gets boring pretty fast.
  21. JoS.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    This game is one of the most best games around. It has been out for more that 6 years, and its good.
  22. YermakirumY.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  23. JoeK.
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  24. AnonymousMC
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    You can never grow tired of this game. If played with a group of friends/ a useful team/ a clan, there truely is no more rewarding online gaming experience. The graphics are good, (with great implamentation of HDR lighting in some maps) and the gameplay is fantastic. It's just a shame you have to meet some true morons on Public servers but this should not blemish a really great game -You can never grow tired of this game. If played with a group of friends/ a useful team/ a clan, there truely is no more rewarding online gaming experience. The graphics are good, (with great implamentation of HDR lighting in some maps) and the gameplay is fantastic. It's just a shame you have to meet some true morons on Public servers but this should not blemish a really great game - after all, it's not Valve's fault!… Expand
  25. ScottW.
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    This Online GAME is JuSt FANTASTIC! Excellent play never get bored people who made game should be really proud of themselves.
  26. RobinA.
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    It's A very good game with nice graphics!
  27. Loki
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    This game is a classic. I can see myself playing it for many years to come. Unlike other online games you don't have to play it 24/7 to be a contender or pay an arm and a leg to play the game.
  28. HovikN.
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    Well honestly my pc isn't that slow but sometimes it is really really REALLY slow. Unluckily for me right when i got CS:S my pc was in that very bad slow motion mode. so it took me about 1hour 30minutes to upgrade or upload or whatever to start playing. But I played it in my cousins house zombie mod Warcraft 3 mod etc.... and it really is a fun game once you get used to it. It WILL Well honestly my pc isn't that slow but sometimes it is really really REALLY slow. Unluckily for me right when i got CS:S my pc was in that very bad slow motion mode. so it took me about 1hour 30minutes to upgrade or upload or whatever to start playing. But I played it in my cousins house zombie mod Warcraft 3 mod etc.... and it really is a fun game once you get used to it. It WILL get addicting in a weird stage of playing it and you'll be on it 24/7... not doing homework... jobs of any sort... chores maybe... whatever. The point is I love the game but it seems to go slower then CS 1.6, not as in laggy but I mean when you move you actually feel like your walking, oh and with an awp you feel like... well.. you get it... its really slow motion moving. Although i like the original CS 1.6 game better, this game seems to be an even match because of the new game mods and the crazyily good graphics. But everything you just read is really just my opinion. I'll give it a 10/10 for game play but a 8/10 for the dumb noobs or whatever that cuss on it and start whining.… Expand
  29. PeteL.
    Mar 27, 2007
    10
    I remember when I first got my laptop it never lagged in any game, I could actually enjoy it. Then, after awhile, it started slowing up. So when I first got CS:S I thought i was in for some major lag and I wouldn't be able to enjoy it. But, after like 15 games with no lag, where as my CS:CZ would lag after a half a game, I'm pretty impressed. I love this game!
  30. DominikE.
    Mar 8, 2007
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
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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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