Counter-Strike: Source

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10297 Ratings

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  1. Bor
    May 7, 2006
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  2. 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.
  3. EdwardJ>
    May 7, 2006
    10
    this game is insane i bought it, played, then forced my friends to buy it and they love it aswell..what a great game.
  4. IllyC.
    May 8, 2006
    9
    Brilliant game, easy to play and lots of action the second you log in. Great stuff.
  5. ErikF.
    May 8, 2006
    10
    I think this is one of the most exciting multiplayer-games ever.
  6. WesleyV.
    May 8, 2006
    10
    Very nice game
  7. Dave
    May 8, 2006
    10
    this game is really great. and also i goes much further from cs 1.6 when u shoot in css you hit and dont have to do random stuff like in 1.6.
  8. LokiS.
    May 8, 2006
    9
    bester Strategieshooter ever.
  9. 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.
  10. Zawisza
    May 9, 2006
    10
    Best tactical shooter out there, Great graphics, Sound and gameplay A game that will seporate the good from the bad!
  11. JoeK.
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  12. JoeK.
    Jun 1, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  13. SteveL.
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    I love this game.
  14. DominikE.
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  15. JakeP.
    Jun 25, 2006
    10
    Simply amazing. The maps actually look REAL now instead of massive corridoors. The physics are incredible and the gameplay is astounding. Best. Game. Ever.
  16. ManiF.
    Jun 2, 2006
    7
    on my PC the newest cs-update has caused a bad game performance!
  17. MagnusL.
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    One of the best 3 online FPS game. It's a 10. Battelfield 2 is another one. Day of Defeat or Call of Duty 2 a third.
  18. Matt
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    wow, this was an amazing game. I bought half-life2 game of the year edition. I bought it because i wanted to play half-life2. But i was surprized by how good CSS was and have bever turned back.
  19. BrandonT.
    Jun 5, 2006
    10
    I play this game frequently and never get bored with it. It's absolutely amazing.
  20. MinhalH.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    This is by far the best game on PC, or at least I thought so. I recommend it to everyone out there looking for an awesome game.
  21. JeremyB.
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    This game is fantastic. Anyone who thinks otherwise should learn what true good games are made of...
  22. CSS!RULES
    Aug 12, 2006
    10
    This really is the best FPS ever! i love it! the surf maps are best! :P
  23. AidanC.
    Aug 25, 2006
    10
    Very good game lots of action, Best online game i have played.
  24. Bukkarooo
    Aug 3, 2006
    9
    This game is great. It's fun with some arcade-esque mod servers, but also has a good amount of realism. A lot of people play it, so finding a server isnt very hard. /if your computer can run it, I'd highly reccomend Counter Strike Source. If I had a complaint, its would be that you have to wait for a round to end to respawn, and rounds can tend to be excesively long, but the This game is great. It's fun with some arcade-esque mod servers, but also has a good amount of realism. A lot of people play it, so finding a server isnt very hard. /if your computer can run it, I'd highly reccomend Counter Strike Source. If I had a complaint, its would be that you have to wait for a round to end to respawn, and rounds can tend to be excesively long, but the time limit is a good fix for that.… Expand
  25. KyleC.
    Aug 3, 2006
    10
    This is the best online game i've ever played in my life!! Thanks Valve for making such a Brilliant online game!
  26. EvanG.
    Aug 4, 2006
    10
    Great game once you get used to it. You just have to wait for the perfect time to shoot. There are several mods and extra maps available for download, such as the Zombie mod, which only allows headshots to count. This is the best game online, at the moment, IMO.
  27. DaveNun-Ya
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    This game is an all around great game. The original CS was great and this is an upgraded form ! This is a top 5 pick for FPS gamers. Great Job Valve !
  28. SimonH.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Fantastically addictive game, excellent gameplay, highly recommended, truly a masterpiece.
  29. CarlosJ.
    Sep 1, 2006
    10
    Addictive, visually stunning, and amzing teamwork, CSS has it all. You may get annoyed at the "haxors" or the "1337 pwners" out there, but you'll always come back for more.
  30. PatrickS.
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    It always has been, and will be for years to come one of THE largest online multiplayer games anywhere, and it has great gameplay.
  31. thomasschaefer
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    I give CS-S 100! Its kept me busy while I was deployed.
  32. JoeK.
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  33. RobbieL.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    This game is the most addicting game I have ever encountered. Beware before playing it for the 1st time because you will not be able to stop.
  34. CraigH.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    Its a fantastic, always great upgrades and the graphics are great!
  35. mattbearcroft
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    its awesome
  36. TimH.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    GREAT Game... not many games wow me like this game did. I can't wait till they make upgrade for it. I am 100% sure it will be 10x better. Valve has not let me down yet and I know for a fact they would let you down!
  37. RichardA.
    Sep 5, 2006
    10
    crucial game, lots of fun, lovin the updates
  38. JayP.
    Sep 5, 2006
    1
    since steam was part of CS ive been havin problems with speed.. disconnecting randomly, keeps freezing, no point of playin the game i got sick and tired of it, now i hear CS Source is out and read the reviews about how they r having the same problems.. just bring back 1.5 nd get rid of steam, the game was fun until they messed eveyrthing up.
  39. MrC.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    Graphic's are amazing, Game play competitively is what I think this game should be geared towards. Sometimes I think they are going in that direction sometimes I don't (maybe they are trying to keep it even for those pub masters). If you learn this game inside and out there is no reason you should not be very good at it. Shot registry is more so based on the server you are Graphic's are amazing, Game play competitively is what I think this game should be geared towards. Sometimes I think they are going in that direction sometimes I don't (maybe they are trying to keep it even for those pub masters). If you learn this game inside and out there is no reason you should not be very good at it. Shot registry is more so based on the server you are playing on rather than the game which lots of people mistake a missed shot on the game or on css reg either way if you play on a good fresh kept up with server then everything is good. BUT these types of servers can be costly. If they some how enabled a good registering server for a reasonable price I think this game will/or would have gained more players but when I user gets a game installs it not knowing the tricks of the trade they are going to have lots of problems get frusterated at how slow things can go at times and might not even get thru the instillation process, let alone get to give the game a chance and enjoy what millions others do.… Expand
  40. CoenieM.
    Jan 8, 2007
    10
    The game is great! Very good gamplay, and the bots is very realistic. So is the weapons and maps. I just love it too much.
  41. SteveL.
    Jan 8, 2007
    9
    I love this game.
  42. BrunoB.
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    This game is the BEST of all games. There is so much 2 do and it is so much fun. You can play with your friends 2.
  43. danirierajuaristi
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    tener buena suerte!!!!!!!!!! un beso adios
  44. Novi4ekNone
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    good game
  45. GeomanO.
    May 10, 2007
    10
    If you want a computer game and want to be a pro gamer u need this game. If you dont have it get it, its the best game for pc you will ever play. Fire in the Hole!!
  46. GrahamJ.
    May 14, 2007
    10
    Totally captivating, once on it, it's hard to stop.. 100% addictive
  47. JamesK.
    May 26, 2007
    7
    Good graphics, solid platform and server browsing. Gameplay is solid enough, at its core its the same, but then engine lends itself to poor hit detection. The rampant hacking and immature nature of the community bring the experience down. Overall a good, quick online shooter that lacks in depth.
  48. WesleyV.
    May 26, 2007
    10
    Very nice game
  49. Novi4ekNone
    May 30, 2007
    10
    good game
  50. ChrisZ.l
    Jun 10, 2007
    9
    This is a very good game, it is not a online shooter with cheaters, they will be banned forever. It has a nice gameplay, but the bugs made me choice a 9.
  51. JoeK.
    Jun 15, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  52. PieEater
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    This game brings new aspects to the online gaming experience and is a must have.
  53. AndrewS.
    Jun 5, 2007
    10
    No other game can compare to the realism and fun factor of Counter Strike. Other big shooters such as Call of Duty are realistic, but to linear and the damage engine is atrocious. Battlefield has the 64 player games going, but the amount of vehicles and unbalance among classes makes the game frequently frustrating. Sci-Fi shooters such as Halo and Unreal are fun for a while, but they are No other game can compare to the realism and fun factor of Counter Strike. Other big shooters such as Call of Duty are realistic, but to linear and the damage engine is atrocious. Battlefield has the 64 player games going, but the amount of vehicles and unbalance among classes makes the game frequently frustrating. Sci-Fi shooters such as Halo and Unreal are fun for a while, but they are based around deathmatch run-an-gun tactics rather than skill. In all, CS rules all. Mods, new maps, millions of players, free online, good graphics, and an amazing engine make this the complete shooter.… Expand
  54. YermakirumY.
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    Very good game.
  55. HughM.
    Jun 9, 2007
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played.
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. AidenC.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    Great game, hundreds of hours of play due to balance that allows strong and aggressive competition. The strongest draw is the feeling of community of playing within a few servers and making friends. Great game!
  59. JoeK.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  60. DominikE.
    Aug 10, 2007
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  61. SteveL.
    Aug 30, 2007
    10
    I love this game.
  62. RobW.
    Aug 8, 2007
    9
    Its really a great game, good graphics and great game play, the effects are awesome and the scenery is great, i love how you can actually shoot through the boxes and doors, but there are some hackers which brings the game play down.
  63. Novi4ekNone
    Sep 14, 2007
    10
    good game
  64. YuraT.
    Sep 2, 2007
    10
    No comment
  65. MendeleevB.
    Sep 9, 2007
    9
    Really good game. I nice upgrade Counter Strike 1.6 offering improved graphics and gameplay, though still including the old classic maps such as de_dust2 and de_aztec. For the £10 it costs now, well worth picking up, for both CS 1.6 veterans and gamers that wish to start.
  66. BredeBrubakk
    Jan 28, 2008
    10
    I mean that CS:S is one of the best Multiplayer Games, and its more REAL then CS 1.6 and all another Cs games.
    The weapons look more real too!
    But its one thing who do me little bit angry and that is all the skins you can download and the cheats!
  67. Novi4ekNone
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    good game
  68. YermakirumY.
    Oct 5, 2008
    10
    Very good game.
  69. ThomasC.
    Oct 9, 2008
    10
    This isn't Counter-Strike, this is a totaly other game! The Graphic, the Sound an de Gameplay has changed from 1.6 to Source. I love this game and will play it untill the next CS!.
  70. Novi4ekNone
    Feb 22, 2008
    8
    good game
  71. CodyClark
    Mar 24, 2008
    10
    Yeha this is the best fps and to the Leiws W. just because u suck and don't know how to respawn doesn't mean that it isn't their on alot of severs u just type in shopmenu press 5 then 3 and ur back at the coust of $4200 on the game so don't cry if u die alot just get a respawn thing and stfu
  72. StrykerFett
    Mar 20, 2008
    10
    It's a really sweet game, and unlike what Little Lewis said, the enemy spawn points are positioned far enough away that you can move around, get behind cover, take up sniping positions, and so forth. You need to practice to get good, but that's a matter of all games. Since you can't respawn, it makes you value life, and you now try really hard not to die!
  73. JoeK.
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  74. KaramellK.
    Apr 12, 2008
    10
    It is a very good first person shooter game and i love it. I play it almost every day and i can't sstop playing it!!
  75. StevenC.
    Apr 25, 2008
    5
    It's bad because it doesn't have the aspects of the 1.6 game, it's thrown off a lot from the first game so it isn't really good at all.
  76. KubaZ.
    Apr 30, 2008
    10
    Propably the best game in the world.
  77. NickP.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    BEST game that has EVER existed!
  78. YuraT.
    May 2, 2008
    10
    No comment
  79. LeoY.
    May 28, 2008
    10
    Best fps, lots of cool guys online impossible to complain about this game.
  80. wullensE.
    May 3, 2008
    10
    Good game love gameplay.
  81. Dami
    May 9, 2008
    10
    Nice game !! love for all games Valve.
  82. MaikenYouKnowWhat
    Jun 10, 2008
    10
    Great gameplay, great levels, great opportunities. I just can't stop playing this game! I think this is the first game, I never cheated in, because I get the lot without!
  83. Novi4ekNone
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    good game
  84. SteveL.
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  85. JoeK.
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    GREAT GAME!
  86. IbnuK.
    Jun 6, 2008
    10
    Is the best action game ever !!!! xD
  87. KimA.
    Jul 5, 2008
    10
    The best shooting game for any gaming console!
  88. JoshSpooner
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    Great dynamics and team play make this game the top of the league. CS:S > COD4.
  89. BrentM.
    Sep 8, 2008
    10
    Best game ever, playing for about 4 years now, but still its great!
  90. JoseB
    Apr 16, 2009
    0
    Horrible remake of Counter-Strike 1.6. Models are too big, grenades are weird, gameplay is just terrible. If you actively play this game, purchase Counter-Strike 1.6 and actually ENJOY gaming.
  91. YuraT.
    Apr 26, 2009
    10
    No comment
  92. WesleyV.
    Apr 4, 2009
    9
    Very nice game
  93. RichardI
    Apr 4, 2009
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic, the graphics are still amazing (some 4 and a half years after release), it has great re-play value (due to the fact that anyone can make a map for people to play, resulting in thousands of custom maps circling the thousands of servers) and is quite realistic in many ways. Overall a great game!
  94. DanG
    May 18, 2009
    6
    Been playing since 07, and the game is pretty fun, only thing is that a lot of the shots that should have landed are wayy off, and the random sprayer bullets are the ones that land headshots. Its an ok game and worth a try, but don't be surprised when that shot you made that should have been a headshot didn't land, and instead the sprayer from across the map headshots you.
  95. Novi4ekNone
    Aug 2, 2009
    10
    good game
  96. DannyVu
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    Nice game, okay-ish graphics, very fun sniping people, It's a great game if your good at it. Good game for Trigger Happy players.
  97. 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.
  98. SteveL.
    Mar 15, 2010
    10
    I love this game.
  99. SteveL.
    Mar 5, 2010
    10
    I love this game.
  100. SteveL.
    Apr 13, 2010
    10
    I love this game.
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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
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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