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. Max
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    Its one of the best games ever, best graphic and gameplay teamplay its never better anything else.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. JackJ.
    Jan 25, 2007
    0
    A massacre of one of the most addictive games of all time. Such a shame they turned it into a game where success is no longer proportionate to skill. i.e. person who sprays first wins.
  5. MattN.
    Dec 5, 2007
    9
    Extremely well-made game; almost revolutionary for 2004. Highly addictive and still relevant almost four years later, this game tops the list of any FPS on the market today. If you're a fan of this genre, you can't miss out on this gaming experience. Would've been a 10 if it had a single-player mode.
  6. StefanM.
    Jan 25, 2007
    7
    Very nice graphics, but poor models moving. A big step forward from CS 1.6. Still, the firing is unrealistic, too many head shots... I'll give it a 7. The good thing in buying the DVD is that you get the HL2:Deathmatch and DayOfDefeat: Source, making the DVD worth buying.
  7. 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.
  8. YermakirumY.
    Oct 6, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  9. JoeK.
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  10. KaganA.
    Feb 12, 2007
    9
    I love the game.the graphics,the sound its amazing.Sometimes i fell like am actually in the game.But the movement of the players could be more realistic ,and the hostages. Still its a great game and I'll always play it.
  11. AugustG.
    Feb 24, 2007
    9
    Nearly a perfect game, in places a bit unrealistic but has been changed a lot from the crap graphics and very unrealistic gameplay of CS 1.6. Sadly though they have changed many things which doesn't really have the touch of the original CS. The graphics are almost perfect but some things could be changed. But if you're a Counter-Strike fan this is a must buy object.
  12. YuraT.
    Feb 25, 2007
    6
    No comment
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. ShahriarS.
    Feb 6, 2007
    9
    One of the greatest FPS game ever made for the PC. Graphics are just absolutely amazing. The Physics are so lovely. The only thing that bugged me just a tad bit was the gameplay. It is unrealistic in some ways. One of the biggest disappointments is the non-tatical gameplay (its basically a run and gun game), they also took out the tactical shield, which was one of the greatest weapons, One of the greatest FPS game ever made for the PC. Graphics are just absolutely amazing. The Physics are so lovely. The only thing that bugged me just a tad bit was the gameplay. It is unrealistic in some ways. One of the biggest disappointments is the non-tatical gameplay (its basically a run and gun game), they also took out the tactical shield, which was one of the greatest weapons, overall I loved this game, and hope that it grows on.… Expand
  16. RobinA.
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    It's A very good game with nice graphics!
  17. CrhisRoy
    Mar 17, 2007
    9
    I love CS:S alot. The only downside I have ever had with the game is the fact you can not use iron sights. Other then that, levels are incredible, and very realistic. THe enviorment in the game is amazeing and just about everything you shoot, will react in its own way.
    Counter Strike is one of the worlds most popular games, CS:S is on its way to become everyones favorite
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. DominikE.
    Mar 8, 2007
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  22. MarkM.
    Apr 15, 2007
    10
    By far one of the best games I have ever played! I can always enjoy jumping on for a while and blastin away. Source has improved the graphics and physics so much. This game will never get old. I look forward to the newer updates and versions to come!
  23. AramisP.
    Apr 20, 2007
    10
    In my opinion, Counter-Strike:Source is a really well designed continuation of the famous Counter-Strike 1.6 fps game. The Source engine really amused the CS followers and fans.
  24. AlexS.
    Apr 24, 2007
    10
    If you have twenty bucks you MUST buy this game. 1st person shooters are the best!
  25. CarterB.
    Apr 24, 2007
    10
    Great game, good graphics, impressive game engine.
  26. AnonymousMC
    Apr 4, 2007
    9
    I think some of the negative ratings on this site are rating the community rather than the actual game, but that's a bit to be expected. The game is pretty good, kind of hard to learn at first when you get shot down without ever moving, but once you get the hang of it the game is really interesting. I wish there were a single player story mode though.
  27. Marcel
    May 10, 2007
    10
    The graphic is much better as the graphic from counter-strike 1.6 or counter-strike: condition zero. the maps are realer than before. i mean erverything is better than before :) they did a good job.
  28. Pete-R
    May 16, 2007
    10
    I think it's a really good game. The physics is fantastic, like the graphics :)
  29. RicardoM.
    May 21, 2007
    10
    This is a great game, but I only play with "bots" because the online game is infested of "cheaters".
  30. GrantG.
    May 24, 2007
    9
    Great game. The only multiplayer game that I still have installed, even after all these years!
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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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