Counter-Strike

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  1. retr0
    Oct 9, 2011
    10
    Counter-strike(1.0 - 1.6 not source) is one of the greatest esport fps games(if not the greatest) in the gaming history and is still worth buying today. Graphics doesnt matter for a good gamer, gameplay does...
  2. sinadoom
    Sep 29, 2011
    8
    After all these years this shooter remains to be a classic that can't be ignored. No other shooter is as accessible, easy to play, simple nor skillful as this. It can be enjoyed anywhere with the 64MB portable version for LAN parties. It's all about aim, accuracy, quick reflexes but does have a strategical element since it is a tactical shooter and there's no respawning. This game was aAfter all these years this shooter remains to be a classic that can't be ignored. No other shooter is as accessible, easy to play, simple nor skillful as this. It can be enjoyed anywhere with the 64MB portable version for LAN parties. It's all about aim, accuracy, quick reflexes but does have a strategical element since it is a tactical shooter and there's no respawning. This game was a major turning point in the history of FPS, and this game is what made online multiplayer competitive gaming so popular.… Expand
  3. rp4prez
    Aug 23, 2012
    10
    One of the best games of all time... Never forget the great times on this game! Miss it so much! If the Aus servers were still up and full, I would still be crankin out this classic. Source was a massive step backwards.
  4. Gratson
    Oct 14, 2011
    10
    The greatest multiplayer shooter experience I've had since Quake 1. The e-sport scene also helped it alot, it's the only computer game I've really followed when it comes to e-sports (back when I followed the CPL etc). The design of the game was simple but very effective and delivered a multiplayer experience that few other games can match. The CoD and Battlefield titles, although good inThe greatest multiplayer shooter experience I've had since Quake 1. The e-sport scene also helped it alot, it's the only computer game I've really followed when it comes to e-sports (back when I followed the CPL etc). The design of the game was simple but very effective and delivered a multiplayer experience that few other games can match. The CoD and Battlefield titles, although good in their own right, never drew me in like Counter-Strike.… Expand
  5. beckeN
    Mar 9, 2011
    10
    I am playing Counter-Strike for 4 years, I have got played 1750 hours and I love this game. This game is number 1. on the wold and will never disappear.
  6. PevMaster
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    The year was 2000. Half-Life had already taken the world by storm and the prospect of modding the game was increasing in popularity. Counter-Strike was one of those mods. One of the most popular game modifications ever, Counter-Strike blended chunky weapons with rewarding teamplay, with the goal for counter-terrorists in most of the maps to either defuse a bomb, rescue hostages, escort aThe year was 2000. Half-Life had already taken the world by storm and the prospect of modding the game was increasing in popularity. Counter-Strike was one of those mods. One of the most popular game modifications ever, Counter-Strike blended chunky weapons with rewarding teamplay, with the goal for counter-terrorists in most of the maps to either defuse a bomb, rescue hostages, escort a VIP to safety or prevent the terrorist team from escaping the area they're in. If you're on the terrorist team, however, the team goals are the opposite, naturally. One of the things that shines about Counter-Strike, though, is the amount of possibilities available. Don't feel like storming the enemy base guns-blazing? Why not sneak in via an air vent directly connecting to the room that the hostages are being contained in? Or perhaps you could draw your enemis out then snipe them from a distance? All the different ways you can win the match is ground-breaking. This, along with crisp, timeless graphics, a great selection of guns and the need for true teamwork, make Counter-Strike one of the best games of the decade.… Expand
  7. Humboldt1337
    Apr 24, 2011
    10
    Counter-Strike is not just the best FPS ever made, this is the best game ever made. Bar none. This game took up more of my High-School hours than all other games combined. I played in tournaments for this game where 2,000 people showed up - had local clans for this game - smoked with a national championship team for this game.
    Counter-Strike launched the real frenzy into online    Counter-Strike is not just the best FPS ever made, this is the best game ever made. Bar none. This game took up more of my High-School hours than all other games combined. I played in tournaments for this game where 2,000 people showed up - had local clans for this game - smoked with a national championship team for this game.
    Counter-Strike launched the real frenzy into online multiplayer FPS - no other FPS had as many players at once, and at the time, this was the #1 most played online game. It held that title for YEARS.
    This is one of the best, most influential, and most copied games of all time. It will never get better than what this was, at the time.    … Expand
  8. real1g
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    By far, leagues beyond any other competitive online game made. This set the standard for every game to come in terms of competitive gaming. There's a reason why so many people gave up on CS:Source. 1.6 is the most perfect game ever made. Hopefully CS:GO doesn't **** it up.
  9. Diego1390
    Dec 15, 2012
    10
    Best MOD for Half-Life. This game has the best multiplayer you have played (the problem is the damn LAG) and a very simple plot that is police and terrorists. Definitely the best game of VALVE
  10. NishantN.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    VERY WELL PROGRAMMED GAME! I have just started and heave never left my computer since day 1, very addictive game and best way to release anger on people over the world!
  11. StefanS.
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    Theres nothing compared to this.. its extreme!
  12. JeremyN
    May 31, 2006
    10
    Best game ever, very addictive played since early 2000 thanks to some friends still hoooked onto it but not a 24/7 player :P but im pro :P kekek lah!!

    GO australian cs :P lol
    Thats the only game i play on my computer praactically :P becoz i dont have the time to play other games... so counterstrike has made my fun time whenever i had some free time from my commitmments :D
  13. MarcelP.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Jogabilidade x Grafico O counter-strike é o unico q varios players em todo o mundo podem jogar por SKILL... Um computador médio pode roda-lo.. e essa é a graça. Os demais jogos funcionam da seguinte forma. O mais rico e o melhor pc q fazem o player jogar bem, e nao o skill.. COUNTER-STRIKE pra sempre
  14. DominikE.
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    It's the best game, I've ever played!
  15. RaymondD.
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    this game owns, u cannot get sick of it. if you do get bored, you can download all these amazing things too like paintball, soccerjam, surf maps, skins, and many more!
  16. HolgerT.
    May 31, 2006
    10
    one of my all time favorites. the grafics may be out of date, but its still fun to play it. are there any other games that have survived over the years? speaking of quake 2, serious sam? non of them has this attention world wide. and the best on that game...cheap and you dont need a high end pc as you will need for doom3, utk7 or other games these days. a perfect 10 for me.
  17. Bor
    May 30, 2006
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  18. MrS.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    Don't know where to start with this game, played this for sooo long now and I don't tire from it, I don't play Source the old school just entices me back even after not playing it for months!! This game has led to a brief stint in running our own events, making new friends and finding people playing this game in my own town and even road! Never have I played a game that is Don't know where to start with this game, played this for sooo long now and I don't tire from it, I don't play Source the old school just entices me back even after not playing it for months!! This game has led to a brief stint in running our own events, making new friends and finding people playing this game in my own town and even road! Never have I played a game that is so much more than just a game! Source is nowhere near as good as 1.6 if anyone from Valve/Steam is reading this, all you need to do to make Counter-Strike perfect is just do up 1.6 graphic wise, no fancy stuff and people will love it all over again!! The gameplay is just brilliant and you'll play with different players from all over the country/world.… Expand
  19. SpencerB.
    Jun 1, 2006
    10
    Although old and basic this game is the most unique of all first person shooter games and has many hooked for life!
  20. dominicks
    Nov 13, 2009
    10
    The game is well known for leagues and lanning! I been to the majority of the following. CAL, OGL, CPL, WCG, ESL, XPL, ESEA, CEVO, LAN Tourny and more. This game relies on skill, fast reaction, and good hearing. Its a balanced game, and its the most addicting game I own. I am a proud supporter of Counterstrike and I rate this a 10/10 for just badassness and all around funness and laughs. The game is well known for leagues and lanning! I been to the majority of the following. CAL, OGL, CPL, WCG, ESL, XPL, ESEA, CEVO, LAN Tourny and more. This game relies on skill, fast reaction, and good hearing. Its a balanced game, and its the most addicting game I own. I am a proud supporter of Counterstrike and I rate this a 10/10 for just badassness and all around funness and laughs. -[BE]Sauced? Rates this a 10/10.… Expand
  21. Ic3
    Mar 23, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Counter Strike este cel mai bun joc online jucat vreodata..Cel mai popular dar in acelasi timp si jocul cu cele mai multe posibilitati de trisat..Coduri multiple au fost create de amatorii de profil.Iar pentru aceasta esenta acestuia este alterata.… Expand
  22. vaz
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    Best game ever. The game of my life, already 10 years playing. Best multiplayer FPS game in history, nothing can compares, maybe Doom II. Since ESEA joins the market, cheaters are no longer a problem
  23. alyasri951
    Feb 25, 2012
    10
    wtf counter strike the game of all games the game which revolutionized the fps market has 319 negative rewievs hu are these limy fuks giving cs a bellow 10 . This game deservs nothing less than a 10 if u think it does then u are the worlds biggest nub. you should go home n play COD . Well coming back to the topic this game is awsome I mean there must be some reason y this game is the mostwtf counter strike the game of all games the game which revolutionized the fps market has 319 negative rewievs hu are these limy fuks giving cs a bellow 10 . This game deservs nothing less than a 10 if u think it does then u are the worlds biggest nub. you should go home n play COD . Well coming back to the topic this game is awsome I mean there must be some reason y this game is the most played game even now after 11 years of its launch… Expand
  24. HasanSalah
    Apr 25, 2012
    10
    Best Multiplayer game of all time nothing comes close to this, the more you play this game the more hooked you become it is fun at all levels of ability. Especially as you do not need the best of computers to run it makes it a game for everyone who likes shoot em ups which involve thinking instead of mindless slaying.
  25. diablo3sucked99
    May 25, 2012
    10
    10/10. The best online FPS of all time. The game is perhaps one of the greatest games to play competitively. Anyone should give it a try! I bought this in 2004 and I still play it, almost 8 years later.
  26. Knows
    Jul 21, 2012
    10
    This game is one of the greatest fps ever (if not the greatest of all times) one game that is difficult to forget for every hour of fun and entertainment that I had playing it, back in the day, when it came out pubs were full of people playing CS and out of them all people talking about it, about crazy things they did, about funny things that happened in the game... it was a craaaze,This game is one of the greatest fps ever (if not the greatest of all times) one game that is difficult to forget for every hour of fun and entertainment that I had playing it, back in the day, when it came out pubs were full of people playing CS and out of them all people talking about it, about crazy things they did, about funny things that happened in the game... it was a craaaze, great times for sure great times long gone...

    What else can I say, this was the game that started everything for me. CS1.0-1.6, Go go go!    … Expand
  27. Hudson633
    Aug 15, 2012
    10
    A beacon of online gaming, that despite being a dated title, so many players come back to it because of the well defined game mechanic. There's no great depth of content, just a simple yet enjoyable platform for team deathmatch, with map objectives thrown in. Years ago I spent at least 1,000 enjoyable hours playing it.
  28. Game_Fanat1c
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Still in my memory as the best FPS multiplayer of all time. Hugely skill based. One death per round made it count. Still never experienced anything in any game like going on a real heater kill streak in good ol' CS!
  29. PirrowOnSteam
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Nostalgic, along with Half-Life. Cutting edge for the time tho! Great multiplayer game with other players, first-person shooter, graphically similar to Half-Life with, across the time included assists from bots and scripts. I should repair my mistake, "Cutting edge for that time tho!".
  30. fernandinands
    Dec 20, 2015
    10
    All time best shooter and most fun PC game ever. What make the game rock is the realism, the dynamism of the matches, the tactics and the graphics. Impact of this game no other PC game has ever caused since then.
  31. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Asombroso que el juego luego de casi 20 años se siga jugando, para su época (1999), que era un mod de Half Life, fue muy famosa, un buen shooter divertido. Le dedique casi 500 horas al juego xD.
  32. MexaCii
    Aug 21, 2011
    10
    This is a game you will never ever forget, even your dad's grandfather's sister's uncle will enjoy this charm! Buy, download, install, play!
  33. HenningMeyer
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Counter Strike 1.6 is the best game i have ever played.
    I play my first time on a Atari and my opinion is there no beter then Counter Strike. The Gameplay makes realy fun but the only tho thinks i ever find not so good on this game is the graphic and the many cheaters in the game!!! thx to Siera !!!
  34. lynxx
    Jun 24, 2013
    10
    The best online FPS in gaming history. Other games like this are much worse than this masterpiece. You should absolutely try it out. If you love to shoot people or play in a great community, this is your game. Graphics is pretty old, but who cares about that... The only point in this game is you to be better and have fun. And these are guaranteed.
  35. BrunoF(Sicherheit)
    May 6, 2006
    10
    EU jogo CS 1.5/1.6 a mais de 4 anos... já tive minha epoca de jogatina, mas eu parei muitas vezes, mas como sempre acabo voltando a jogar com vapor total. o jogo eh excelente , é obvio que no ano em q estamos (2006) a tecnologia é muito mais avança do q antigamente, entao naum podemos comparar jogos atuais com o querido cs. obrigado bom dia a todos
  36. unforgivenbully
    Aug 13, 2011
    10
    wtf counter strike the game of all games the game which revolutionized the fps market has 319 negative rewievs hu are these limy fuks giving cs a bellow 10 . This game deservs nothing less than a 10 if u think it does then u are the worlds biggest nub. you should go home n play COD . Well coming back to the topic this game is awsome I mean there must be some reason y this game is thewtf counter strike the game of all games the game which revolutionized the fps market has 319 negative rewievs hu are these limy fuks giving cs a bellow 10 . This game deservs nothing less than a 10 if u think it does then u are the worlds biggest nub. you should go home n play COD . Well coming back to the topic this game is awsome I mean there must be some reason y this game is the most played game even now after 11 years of its launch… Expand
  37. AndreiRomania
    Feb 9, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Counter Strike 1.6 Will be and forever be the Best CS game ever made. The graphics old but god The game play is PERFECT. Guns feel just right no awp scope blur :)

    Just a perfect and competitive game.    … Expand
  38. lgw6215
    Jun 25, 2011
    10
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  39. jetSetWilly
    Jul 25, 2012
    10
    Best competitive FPS ever. I was a 1.3 man myself always playing at an internet cafe so my experience was always playing with excellent ping in this game and usually in the company of at least one friend. The atmosphere was always an enjoyable one with this game and the thrill of playing against better players and winning was one of the best experiences I've ever had in all my yearsBest competitive FPS ever. I was a 1.3 man myself always playing at an internet cafe so my experience was always playing with excellent ping in this game and usually in the company of at least one friend. The atmosphere was always an enjoyable one with this game and the thrill of playing against better players and winning was one of the best experiences I've ever had in all my years playing games. This game is the classic squad based competitive game with the best maps ever made.… Expand
  40. cchmie
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    This game is legendary this should have 0 negative review's those people are noobs on xbox DONT LISTEN this game is legendary the game of the century beutfiful i played 148 hours of it 636 hours of source and 100 minutes of condition zero (found by my steam time) but yeah source is my favorite CANT WAIT for CS:GO The Mod Creator's Did AWESOME SO LEGENDARY BUY IT NOW
  41. SovietRussia
    Nov 13, 2012
    10
    Greatest FPS ever made, i still prefer CS Source, but i have to admit, this is THE ONE ! No other online shooter come close today, to find a game, you really have to look back at Quake 3 or Unreal.
  42. Skals
    Jan 8, 2013
    10
    The most influential multiplayer FPS of all time. This game in 2012 was still in the top 3 played games every single week, 12 years after it's release. If that doesn't say something then I don't know what does.
  43. Maxiibon
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    The best FPS and will remain the best forever. Released in 2000 and 15 years later still has active people on servers and is packed with fun gamemodes and maps! Tactical gameplay is magnificent, gameplay is fantastic. Graphics are not a problem because it means any operating system can run this game. I have been playing since 2007-8 and I am still an active player, my name on Steam is myThe best FPS and will remain the best forever. Released in 2000 and 15 years later still has active people on servers and is packed with fun gamemodes and maps! Tactical gameplay is magnificent, gameplay is fantastic. Graphics are not a problem because it means any operating system can run this game. I have been playing since 2007-8 and I am still an active player, my name on Steam is my username here.

    A great quote ai found from a meme---"A game that looks good is impressive for a few months...but a game that plays well is impressive forever".    … Expand
  44. EricP
    Feb 23, 2009
    5
    Let me be clear that this 5 rating comes from an average of two specific things. As a game that (I believe) revolutionized the FPS and Multiplayer genre, it deserves a solid 10/10. It is a technical marvel, it plays flawlessly, and is insanely addictive. Once you own it you just keep coming back for more. It doesn't matter what other games are out or will come out in the future, this Let me be clear that this 5 rating comes from an average of two specific things. As a game that (I believe) revolutionized the FPS and Multiplayer genre, it deserves a solid 10/10. It is a technical marvel, it plays flawlessly, and is insanely addictive. Once you own it you just keep coming back for more. It doesn't matter what other games are out or will come out in the future, this title will stand out for a long time as the epitome of a perfect gaming experience. The average of a 5/10 comes from the other extent of my review which is a 0/10 for all the ridiculously annoying hackers that ruined the game for many many people. This game was so fun and entertaining until the hackers killed things for a good number of Counter Strike fans. That is all.… Expand
  45. Anti-Fanboi
    Oct 11, 2010
    6
    A very awesome and challenging game,but when it comes to cheaters it really sucks.80% of the counter strike servers today are non-steam so you will find a bunch of 12 year old cheaters.
  46. MrWhite1337
    Aug 22, 2011
    10
    Possible wait THE BEST MULTI FPS EVER CREATED UHHHHHHHHH 150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars150 chars
  47. baryluk
    Jun 12, 2011
    7
    Excelent multiplayer game, highly addictive, however still with lots of drawbacks - cheaters, too accurate weapons and players, and almost non-working armor, as well game when you can easly walk or run with sniper rifle and kill your oponents accuretly without recoil. It also have problem that maps are too small, and generally do not give you much of the freedom, in esence you cannot playExcelent multiplayer game, highly addictive, however still with lots of drawbacks - cheaters, too accurate weapons and players, and almost non-working armor, as well game when you can easly walk or run with sniper rifle and kill your oponents accuretly without recoil. It also have problem that maps are too small, and generally do not give you much of the freedom, in esence you cannot play a map more than one hour, as it will start being repetitive and boring. Also most of the fan-made maps are of very low quality. Other problem is that powerful weapons are too easly available, and revards and punishes quickly a worse players, makeing them even harder to kill anybody.… Expand
  48. SwitSwat
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    This was fantastic for its time and was easily the best FPS out there. People still buy it and that's because it is worth buying. (Although, watch out for the pro veterans who have played this game since it came out) 10/10
  49. Tomasxj
    Aug 11, 2014
    10
    This game is just classic. It basically invented the multiplayer first person shooters on the Pc. It's a very fun game. People will be still talking about CS's impact for years to come.
  50. debigman
    Jun 11, 2014
    10
    When a mod becomes so popular that it outshines the game it was modded off of and spawns 2 sequels, you know it is an excellent mod. This game is fun for hundreds of hours, even in spite of the minor glitches. This game stands the test of time.
  51. cristiadu
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    This is my whole childhood. I played more than any other game, and still like to play it sometimes. I watched the competitions, and saw the amazing players (Spawn, cogu, etc) moves. It was amazing.
  52. jesse_m98
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    I made my first PC because of this game. I made my second PC (2014) because of this game. BEST MP exp out there. cannot say enough about the fun, the mods, the mechanics of this game. It is simply perfect in the sense of getting good at anything [sports - skills otherwise]. I played CS 1.5 and was ADDICTED, and built a PC after xbox 360 got me back into gaming after my old PC failed (henceI made my first PC because of this game. I made my second PC (2014) because of this game. BEST MP exp out there. cannot say enough about the fun, the mods, the mechanics of this game. It is simply perfect in the sense of getting good at anything [sports - skills otherwise]. I played CS 1.5 and was ADDICTED, and built a PC after xbox 360 got me back into gaming after my old PC failed (hence the 360 :P). CS is still and will continue to be the best game i have ever played to date. The mods, the beyond amazing times ive had with friends, it just never ends... I TRULY wish that more people would play this game because of its unbelievable sport, its comradery. ITS FUN!!. Try it, get good at it, invite some friends, if you tell me its bad I will call you a bold faced LIAR!!!!! Next gen anything cant compete with this!… Expand
  53. shel
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    shel be there;)
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    After all these years this shooter remains to be a classic that can't be ignored. No other shooter is as accessible, easy to play, simple nor skillful as this. It can be enjoyed anywhere with the 64MB portable version for LAN parties. It's all about aim, accuracy, quick reflexes but does have a strategical element since it is a tactical shooter and    shel be there;)
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    After all these years this shooter remains to be a classic that can't be ignored. No other shooter is as accessible, easy to play, simple nor skillful as this. It can be enjoyed anywhere with the 64MB portable version for LAN parties. It's all about aim, accuracy, quick reflexes but does have a strategical element since it is a tactical shooter and there's no respawning. This game was a major turning point in the history of FPS, and this game is what made online multiplayer competitive gaming so popular.    … Expand
  54. HaniMagiX
    Jul 7, 2007
    4
    I play it quite alot, it is a remarkable game, but the Anti-cheat engine is absaloutly discusting. Thats why id have to rate it quite low ;).
  55. ÜbermenschR
    Oct 13, 2009
    2
    I don't understand why Counter-strike is so popular. I loved every Valve game to date, except counter-strike. I played Team fortress classic when Counter-strike was so popular. Recently I decided to buy it from steam. I found it bland, boring and repetative. Always the same: plant the bomb shoot the counter-terrorists, win/lose. I'm a tolerant man but I can't stand I don't understand why Counter-strike is so popular. I loved every Valve game to date, except counter-strike. I played Team fortress classic when Counter-strike was so popular. Recently I decided to buy it from steam. I found it bland, boring and repetative. Always the same: plant the bomb shoot the counter-terrorists, win/lose. I'm a tolerant man but I can't stand counter-strikes blurry textures. Bottom line: I may be the olny one but I don't care for Counter-strike!… Expand
  56. Alexpp
    May 28, 2006
    1
    boring game, includes too much cheaters, and everybody play that stupid boring de_dust2.
  57. MrM.
    Sep 3, 2008
    0
    This game is a bullshit. the hitboxes are shit easy to make a headshot. BUY COUNTER-STRIKE: SOURCE!!!
  58. Meitsi
    May 3, 2004
    0
    Have never seen more suckier game than this. The only reason people are playing this is that it's easy to learn and even the nerds with an IQ of a fly could learn to play it. So all the gamers out there who don't have the brain for a bit more challenging game, go and give CS a try.
  59. AlexI.
    Sep 13, 2007
    0
    This game started out amazing, but over the years you come to realise that its just too repetitive! Same thing over and over, with added cheaters. I would suggest playing some Team Fortress Classic.
  60. StrikeC.
    Apr 1, 2008
    3
    "This is a poor game. It was built 8 years ago, and is meant for 8 years ago. Nowadays there are lots of better games available, with much more realistic graphics, gameplay, and whatever you can imagine. In this game you can not only headshot someone without aiming with AWP, you can also shoot trough 99% of the walls. So if you want to win, just shoot against all walls. Graphics quality "This is a poor game. It was built 8 years ago, and is meant for 8 years ago. Nowadays there are lots of better games available, with much more realistic graphics, gameplay, and whatever you can imagine. In this game you can not only headshot someone without aiming with AWP, you can also shoot trough 99% of the walls. So if you want to win, just shoot against all walls. Graphics quality is as low as it can be, and gameplay sucks as much."… Expand
  61. [Anonymous]
    Jun 17, 2006
    0
    Absolutely terrible gameplay, very monotonous.
  62. tech-noir
    Jan 9, 2012
    4
    I first played Counter-Strike back in 1999, when it was still just a mod. I went to it on a daily basis, for several hours, as my main source of entertainment and gathering of friends until about 2002, when other activities came along. I only went back to it now, in 2012. This unveiled the greatest disappointment and proof of destruction of a game I have ever experienced. As it is today,I first played Counter-Strike back in 1999, when it was still just a mod. I went to it on a daily basis, for several hours, as my main source of entertainment and gathering of friends until about 2002, when other activities came along. I only went back to it now, in 2012. This unveiled the greatest disappointment and proof of destruction of a game I have ever experienced. As it is today, this is not Counter-Strike. It is a broken, unrecognizable, nearly useless form of the original game. Valve has let this game rot to death and still make an easy profit for nothing. The server browser is a joke. It is simply broken. The results it returns are completely inaccurate and all servers you will find are run by non-Steam users, with the game settings altered to who knows what, and 90% of them playing the Dust map. The other servers are running non-official maps and pointless game modes. In addition, you can not set your client to disallow the automatic download of custom server sounds or other trash that is force-fed through your connection to alter the game. Counter-Strike has been so blatantly abandoned, that it is shocking Valve still charges something for it. You will also see advertisements while you are connecting to the servers, and while you wait for the next round once you have been killed. Counter-Strike is the epitome of falling from grace and becoming an outright failure. It has become an embarrassment and a gaming tragedy.… Expand
  63. eMPy
    May 10, 2006
    6
    Nice idea and teamplay. But the gameplay is very slow and sticky. The engine is much too old today and the graphics are very plain and simple. Especially this is a hard contrast to temporary new games.
  64. CalvinO.
    Jul 25, 2006
    6
    For what it does, it's a great game; problem is, it doesn't do much. Very solid, fast-paced gameplay, good graphics for the engine (bad in comparison to modern games, but whatev). As a realism FPS/ strategy gamer, CS is way too simple and repetitive for me. While the skill gap between new players and pro players is huge, all that seperates these players is their twitch reaction For what it does, it's a great game; problem is, it doesn't do much. Very solid, fast-paced gameplay, good graphics for the engine (bad in comparison to modern games, but whatev). As a realism FPS/ strategy gamer, CS is way too simple and repetitive for me. While the skill gap between new players and pro players is huge, all that seperates these players is their twitch reaction speeds. I've shot handguns and assault rifles for a while now, and a *very* minor thing that bugs me in CS is how your av hold left handed guns in his right hand, and right handed ones in his left (so that the brass ejects across your body, towards your eyes...hot brass stings like shit when it hits your eyelid). If you like simpler, faster paced games, you'll love CS. It's very solid (few glitches, movement/shooting/gameplay meshes great) and hackers, while much more apparent than in other games, aren't much of a bother; if one joins the server, find another server to play in. Deserves a 6 because despite what anyone else here says, it's very repetitive and does not take much skill other than being fast with your crosshairs. Just not my cup of tea.… Expand
  65. Redkiller
    May 10, 2006
    5
    ya i play cz and i wanted to say that u shouldbe able to hit people with ur gun in stead of pulling out your knife and that takes like 4 seconds and i think the hit box is off like when u shoot at a afk is so off u cant even hit in the head some times u should fix that please.
  66. StijnDejaeger
    Feb 25, 2007
    5
    I understand that people like it i play'd it 5 years but now i don't like it anymore .
    I say "start with girl then you will get tired of it there are much cooler things then gaming" .
    Freaking on a game is not good for your social life.
    Sow all get a life ;P .
    I give it 5/10 because i fucked up 5 years of mine life ! Thx ! ;P muahaha ;D
  67. SaxonSaxonson
    Sep 14, 2007
    5
    If Steam had "locked" the cfg so just rates could be changed it had been a 10* but i see scriptcheaters and illegal cfg hacks everytime i play, and the damn kids just says: the game is made that way to hack the cfg..........where is the moral? i can`t understand how people can sit and play and think that they are good when it is only their cfg hacks that is good. And why dont theyIf Steam had "locked" the cfg so just rates could be changed it had been a 10* but i see scriptcheaters and illegal cfg hacks everytime i play, and the damn kids just says: the game is made that way to hack the cfg..........where is the moral? i can`t understand how people can sit and play and think that they are good when it is only their cfg hacks that is good. And why dont they work harder with anticheat? i think they like the cheating and bust them couse they earn money thou the cheaters just buy a new account for about 12 dollars......it is all about the money or where is the logics? 3 lines in the cfg and u got almost wallhack, or how fun is it with people that have white walls and neonred skins on the enemy, and talk about that sound hack where u can hear wich way the enemy runs from their spawn......… Expand
  68. JosephM
    Nov 26, 2009
    7
    I give him(her) this punctuation. I do not give him(her) 10 because it(he,she) has bad(wrong) graphs in any sides, and it does not please me of the multi-player's video games. But only because of it, the majority of the game is excellent. But what happens(passes) is that there are to some servers that appear and have a great ping, and is too much. Sera because we are from another I give him(her) this punctuation. I do not give him(her) 10 because it(he,she) has bad(wrong) graphs in any sides, and it does not please me of the multi-player's video games. But only because of it, the majority of the game is excellent. But what happens(passes) is that there are to some servers that appear and have a great ping, and is too much. Sera because we are from another Country? Because they have told my me that if you belong to another country and another player to other one, one will have a high ping and other one a low ping. It is the only(unique) thing that it is necessary to arrange in this game and serious perfectly. This one is my commentary. =) Look, this use a traductor: Spanish to English xD… Expand
  69. HjarneRasmussen
    Nov 11, 2006
    6
    The game is an okay FPS game for ppl wh wants some action but it is old and cheating is getting even worse than when i started in beta..
    Cheating in this game is something everyone should try for a few days or so, but its actualley making you even worse than you were in the begging. I was number 2 in denmark for ablut 5months, and i must say that the game have become to easy to cheat in..    The game is an okay FPS game for ppl wh wants some action but it is old and cheating is getting even worse than when i started in beta..
    Cheating in this game is something everyone should try for a few days or so, but its actualley making you even worse than you were in the begging. I was number 2 in denmark for ablut 5months, and i must say that the game have become to easy to cheat in.. Doesent seem that anyone cares anymore?
    But all in all the game is something you must experince if you're into FPS games like most of ppl.
    Good game. Have fun playing
    MrT over and out    … Expand
  70. ReillyS.
    Oct 22, 2006
    3
    Interesting game that trys at a recreating modern realistic SWAT team like gun action. While remaining some degree of realism to the average player, a real look at the mechanics of the game reveals many unrealistic points which can be exploited by better players. In the end the attempt at realism does little more than make that game slow and somewhat boring compared to it comtemporaries Interesting game that trys at a recreating modern realistic SWAT team like gun action. While remaining some degree of realism to the average player, a real look at the mechanics of the game reveals many unrealistic points which can be exploited by better players. In the end the attempt at realism does little more than make that game slow and somewhat boring compared to it comtemporaries like Team Fortress and HL deathmatch. This attempted realism, combined with having to wait in spectator mode after you die until another round starts, makes the game almost unplayable to those who love the fast action of more Quake-like fighting.… Expand
  71. FaceJ.
    Jul 28, 2006
    0
    WORST GAME EVER! I've been around mroe than the block for gaming and this game seriously is the worst I've played. Firstly, why the hell would you want to simulate real life?! This is actually THE least imaginitve game in history as far as i can tell. The makers must've just looked at the world and said "Ha, hey guys! Check out how much reality sucks! Let us inflict this WORST GAME EVER! I've been around mroe than the block for gaming and this game seriously is the worst I've played. Firstly, why the hell would you want to simulate real life?! This is actually THE least imaginitve game in history as far as i can tell. The makers must've just looked at the world and said "Ha, hey guys! Check out how much reality sucks! Let us inflict this thought on others".. well maybe not quite that but this sorta thing just isn't meant to be made unless as a joke. Thankfully the game is easy enough to mod, sometimes just by novelty maps so that part gets a thumbs up. FACE!… Expand
  72. paintballa
    Jul 3, 2007
    3
    Best game i have ever played.I was addicted to this game.But i will now tell everyone i know to never buy thisgame. Because my account has gotten hacked 3 times and i havent had any viruses on my computer and i nver gave away my steam account. I have messaged steam numerous times asking to have my account back and they have yet to recieve a email to atleast help me to get it back. Other Best game i have ever played.I was addicted to this game.But i will now tell everyone i know to never buy thisgame. Because my account has gotten hacked 3 times and i havent had any viruses on my computer and i nver gave away my steam account. I have messaged steam numerous times asking to have my account back and they have yet to recieve a email to atleast help me to get it back. Other than that, the game is great but filled with hackers.… Expand
  73. StrikeC.
    Apr 3, 2008
    1
    "This is a poor game. It was built 8 years ago, and is meant for 8 years ago. Nowadays there are lots of better games available, with much more realistic graphics, gameplay, and whatever you can imagine. In this game you can not only headshot someone without aiming with AWP, you can also shoot trough 99% of the walls. So if you want to win, just shoot against all walls. Graphics quality "This is a poor game. It was built 8 years ago, and is meant for 8 years ago. Nowadays there are lots of better games available, with much more realistic graphics, gameplay, and whatever you can imagine. In this game you can not only headshot someone without aiming with AWP, you can also shoot trough 99% of the walls. So if you want to win, just shoot against all walls. Graphics quality is as low as it can be, and gameplay sucks as much."… Expand
  74. DascaL.
    Aug 24, 2008
    0
    I don't like this game because is mor servers with cheaters Is very bulnerabiliti at cheat apps sory for my bad English.
  75. Spoon
    Nov 13, 2007
    1
    This game was super somedays... But no every time i play it, i end after 15 minutes because its so boring now. All over and over agin. Its just waste of time playing it now. And the other thing is that this game plays so many kids under 16yr and servers are full of players like 10 year old screaming and doing some horrible things all over the map.
  76. garrettp
    Jul 14, 2007
    7
    Valve is a great compeny and they can make great games. But, VAC (valve anti cheat) isnt so that good. I think cs should merge with css's grafix and make a cs1.6:source. That may you can have the fun of the game w.o the bad grafix. Any way, Great game!
  77. [CoF]Odd8aLL
    Jul 16, 2007
    3
    This is the greatest game to ever bring people together on the net. The social aspect brings me back day after day. However, as an admin on our server, we are constantly banning cheaters. The level of cheating has risen to where it is very difficult to detect at first, but with constant specing, wallers and togglers can be deetected. Due to the inability of steam to prevent hackers from This is the greatest game to ever bring people together on the net. The social aspect brings me back day after day. However, as an admin on our server, we are constantly banning cheaters. The level of cheating has risen to where it is very difficult to detect at first, but with constant specing, wallers and togglers can be deetected. Due to the inability of steam to prevent hackers from destroying the even playing field, I rated the game an over all 3.… Expand
  78. Tubie
    Oct 23, 2010
    5
    Good game and it could probably be much better but the kind of people you met while playing turned me off big time. I did enjoy playing it when it was relevant.
  79. Xextreem
    Jul 11, 2011
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its fun but at the end its all the same its simple shooter game if you like medal of honor you like this. If you like Quake or unreal tournament you don`t like this. Its a base round game. For me it was little fun but cheaters and aim-bots take over the game. Even with protection the problem is cheating wall-hacking and that kind of nasty things. If you can manage to ignore it have fun :)… Expand
  80. t0bssu
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    Counter Strike is the best shooting game, i've ever played. The 'real cs', where you plant bombs etc. is not 10/10 gaming, but look at all those great mods! The greatest thing in cs is playing mod servers, and you do not need to download them from your web, you just simply double click that server, and that's it! At first I recommend to play normal cs, if it gets boring try other servers.Counter Strike is the best shooting game, i've ever played. The 'real cs', where you plant bombs etc. is not 10/10 gaming, but look at all those great mods! The greatest thing in cs is playing mod servers, and you do not need to download them from your web, you just simply double click that server, and that's it! At first I recommend to play normal cs, if it gets boring try other servers. Oh and original maps aren't that great, except de_dust2. You must try cs even if you think it has low graphics. Gameplay is much more important than graphics, remember that!… Expand
  81. GameReviews
    Aug 13, 2012
    8
    No doubt, Counter Strike is one of the best multiplayer shooters ever, but it haves two problems. First, it haves so much cheaters in the game, that always playing with annoying cheaters is frustrating. And the second one is the enemy AI when you play with bots, it is stupid that you will laugh watching bots playing. Despite from those problems, Counter Strike is great and addictive. 81 out of 100
  82. PaPee_
    Dec 25, 2012
    9
    the graphics are horrible but the game is very good. Sample, repetitive and addictive. the perfect formula to create one of the best FPS in the world.
  83. LostInRealms
    Jan 4, 2013
    10
    10/10

    This game has so many features, To Mods, To gameplay changes, For a game of its time, it has so many great things going for it. The game is still really good and very popular. Ive probably put more hours in this game then any game ive ever played. And thats saying alot as much as i get bored

    If you get past the older graphics. Its actually a very nice starter FPS
  84. EstebanXD
    Jul 8, 2013
    10
    Es el mejor juego de FPS Online del Mundo e.e, si contar que tiene un largo historia de exitos desde el estreno de Half Life y Counter Strike es el mejor Mod
  85. NancyPungent
    Jul 13, 2013
    10
    Miami isn't on here but thats an obvious reason to give this xbox live rip off a 1.0 get yourself the real deal for Xbox on Ebay for 99Cents, Xbox live version rules the PC version
  86. TwOne
    Aug 9, 2013
    9
    It was and probably is still a great game, however, nowadays, the game is full of bugs, and most online servers want to hack your configuration files so you can't play on any other server than theirs.

    Still, it is THE game if you are looking for some old-school LAN action with your friends at home, or just a little bit of fun at work.
  87. Lucif3r
    Nov 15, 2013
    9
    An Half Life mod from Minh Le that ended up as an FPS classic. That conquered hearts of millions of gamers. For its simplicity and replayability. Not to mention some of the most balanced maps that are easy to remember and learn. And people still play competitive matches. Its like an Phoenix that cant die.
  88. CiloH
    Nov 26, 2013
    9
    During it's time, it was by far the best Team FPS game with a very popular and successful eSports following. Even after a decade since its release, it is still a mechanically smooth game.
  89. Ibanez89
    Dec 10, 2013
    10
    This game would have to be THE best game I have ever played.
    I have been playing this game for 11 years now and still cant get enough of it.
    Everytime I play on a server, I cant help but remember the good old days back in 2006 when there were so many servers/game types to choose from, alongside a huge community with all the fun and laughs involved with people you met in-game. Even    This game would have to be THE best game I have ever played.
    I have been playing this game for 11 years now and still cant get enough of it.
    Everytime I play on a server, I cant help but remember the good old days back in 2006 when there were so many servers/game types to choose from, alongside a huge community with all the fun and laughs involved with people you met in-game.
    Even though there arent as many servers around today and people playing this game online have lessened, the game is still equally as fun and competitive.
    People trash talking you just tend to ignore, others become really fun to play against as you will find yourself constantly in sessions with them and bettering your skills against people that are better than you.
    Its one of those games where you will die countless times from people who have had much more experience than you and know everything for each map, but you just cannot hate on it.
    You will rage quit, but jump back on in 5 minutes.
    I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes the fps genre (not including call of duty) as this game is far more competitive than so many shooters today so you probably wont last unless you explore classics.
    This game introduced me to online gaming and it has left so many good memories. I guarantee it will never be forgotten.
    10/10 hands down.…    … Expand
  90. Fauo
    Mar 7, 2014
    10
    Counter-Strike (1.0- 1.6) is specific game. This game requires skill, feel, team work and tactics. You'll get skill with hours and hours of playing. I play this game long six years. On first look, I thought "This game sucks!" but game is awesome. Gameplay is reason why is this game specific. All these guys who gave score 1-4 are noobs who gave up. In this game I learned more things than inCounter-Strike (1.0- 1.6) is specific game. This game requires skill, feel, team work and tactics. You'll get skill with hours and hours of playing. I play this game long six years. On first look, I thought "This game sucks!" but game is awesome. Gameplay is reason why is this game specific. All these guys who gave score 1-4 are noobs who gave up. In this game I learned more things than in all games I was played. Believe me, don't give up! I was a noob and everyone was making fun of me, but it's just a step to be good player.Counter-Strike 1.6 will never die!… Expand
  91. tsk12
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Counter-strike give me a memorable and a great impression,i have been a main role in my whole game life.Until now,Counter-Strike Still give me a lot of fun!She is the King of FPS!
  92. Marick
    May 19, 2015
    9
    It is one of the most common multiplayer games and manages to be really played today .
  93. mulv81
    Feb 3, 2015
    10
    The next evolution in the first person genre. This game inspired Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and now every game wants to be a first person shooter because of this game's success. Best damn shooter I've ever played in my life.
  94. critical_games
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    One of the best counter-strike games(Or fps for that matter). It keeps it original simplicity with some additional new features.

    If you love FPS games, this game should be in your library ASAP!
  95. Gunjan140
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    This is probably the best fps games anyone can ever play. It began just as a Mod for the Half-life but it has proven itself more than enough as a standalone.
  96. russiangamer
    Oct 16, 2016
    5
    Спасибо за вклад в индустрию,но твоё время прошло.
    Игра устарела по всем параметрам и в неё продолжают играть только те люди,которые застряли во времени или не признают современные игры,а так же cs:go.
  97. Tagirix
    Jul 3, 2016
    8
    It came out a lot of years ago and still remain popular. I remember being addictive with this game a few years ago, and I'm happy that I cancelled playing it since it took a lot of time. But I would definitely say that it is awesome. But not today.
  98. Broyax
    Mar 29, 2020
    0
    Un principe séduisant et une approche réaliste assez étonnante à son époque pour des parties en équipe qui semblent fort sympathiques au début, surtout entre amis... Puis, on se rend vite compte que ce mod ne reste qu'un mod qui croule sous les bugs et les à-peu-près et dont les résultats s'avèrent incroyablement aléatoires... en termes de frag ou de non-frag.

    C'est le problème quand    Un principe séduisant et une approche réaliste assez étonnante à son époque pour des parties en équipe qui semblent fort sympathiques au début, surtout entre amis... Puis, on se rend vite compte que ce mod ne reste qu'un mod qui croule sous les bugs et les à-peu-près et dont les résultats s'avèrent incroyablement aléatoires... en termes de frag ou de non-frag.

    C'est le problème quand des amateurs développent quelque chose ou tentent de développer quelque chose : ça reste au mieux du boulot d'amateur et au pire un merdier de crevard. Le Counter se situe selon les cas et les situations (et le nombre de bons numéros au Loto) entre les deux. Alors du coup, on campe un peu trop, les autres aussi, puis ça triche, ça exploite les multiples problèmes de ce qui n'est pas un jeu mais une tentative qu n'a jamais rien donné finalement... même après des patches, des pseudo-suites et j'en passe...

    Enfin, en matière de relations sociales, c'est un "jeu" plutôt à éviter : ça met les nerfs en pelote et on se fait chier en mode spectateur ; quand aux parties "en ligne", on ne trouve que des tricheurs... quand ce n'est pas tout simplement déserté. Définitivement.    … Expand
  99. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 0
    Oynanış = 7
    Grafikler = 6
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 10
    Atmosfer = 10
    Süre = 10
  100. Maxi605
    Sep 5, 2018
    0
    Still one of the best games out there, 19 years since release and still has a big player base as most of games on steam.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  1. PC Gameworld
    88
    Buy it, download it, whatever; just get on board and enjoy. Sure-fire fun for the online enthusiast.
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  2. Spank!
    90
    It combines the best of team based gaming with an authentic and therefore exciting approach to tactical ops.
  3. All Game Guide
    80
    The core of the game is remarkable.
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