Counter-Strike

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 7482 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 6,715 out of 7482
  2. Mixed: 328 out of 7482
  3. Negative: 439 out of 7482
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  1. TobiasW.
    May 24, 2006
    10
    its the one of first greatest online multiplayer game with that sort of gameplay.
  2. JeffC.
    May 27, 2006
    10
    I've been playing Counter Strike since it first was released and still hav'nt got tired of it. Best game ever.
  3. DaveE.
    May 31, 2006
    10
    A brilliant game. Most enjoyable game around, 6 YEARS after its release. Beats the like of Battlefield 2, and other leading online games HANDS DOWN.
  4. 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 the grafics may be out of date, but its still fun to play it.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.
  5. Bor
    May 30, 2006
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  6. 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
  7. LachlanB.
    May 6, 2006
    10
    This is the best FPS of all time; ive had it for 3 years and played nearly every day since, still hasn't grown old, Counter Strike is a 'must have' game.
  8. JamesA.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    I've been playing Source and 1.6 for 3 years and they're both amazingly fun and addictive. Not nearly as many people cheat as some people make it out to be and with a wide array of balanced weaponry, even noobs can find something enjoyable in it.
  9. ChristianS.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    ey da könnt ihr sagen was ihr wollt, counter strike is das beste spiel für den pc was es überhaupt gib wenn man lust auf einen realistischen ego shoter hat bei dem man gut im team arbeiten muss ;D wer das nich meint oder denk bekommt aufs mowl xD naja das is meine meinung ^^ bye bye mfG [ePk] -=Snake_Eater=-
  10. BennyB.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Easy the best FPS-game this far released on PC. The bugs can be overseen by the playability and fun!
  11. DonB.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    WOW been playing this game since CS 1.2, its the best thing out there, though the maps are the same its never the same game play so this game never gets boring !!!
  12. RetR.
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Amazing.
  13. Mike
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Great game, never seems to get old. An all time favorite of mine. keep making games like this!!!
  14. 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!
  15. JoshM.
    Jun 11, 2006
    10
    I've been playing this game for 5 years along with thousands, maybe even millions of other people. It's the only game where people make true friends in real life because of the Lan Tournaments. Greatest game to date.
  16. MitchellK.
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    this is possibly the best game ever made...never gets boring....brilliant.
  17. BrianP
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very fun lots of cheaters but its even more rewarding when you can still own them Its fun even if you do suck but ull eventually learn
    GO BUY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. ZackM.
    Jun 7, 2006
    10
    this game is so sweet. I've been addicted since day one.
  19. JohnP.
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    Regardless of what anyone says, this is the best game ever. Most gamers care about action and gameplay rather than graphics. This is an original and the best game that is team oriented.
  20. HarryS.
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    Friendly fun, excellent teamwork skills required, and carefully crafted fair-play maps amke this a great overall game.
  21. MikeB.
    Jul 16, 2006
    10
    Everyone who votes it low does so for the same reason - "too many cheaters." The fact of the matter is, there aren't that many cheaters. People just cry because the game has been out for about 7 years now, and they don't like the idea of joining a server and getting rolled by people who have been playing the game competitively for that long. These kids that vote low think Everyone who votes it low does so for the same reason - "too many cheaters." The fact of the matter is, there aren't that many cheaters. People just cry because the game has been out for about 7 years now, and they don't like the idea of joining a server and getting rolled by people who have been playing the game competitively for that long. These kids that vote low think everyone cheats, when they've only played for about a month. It's not the game's fault that people not only play the game, but practice it religiously and read up on it via gotfrag.com and or whatever competitive news source there may be. This is a 10 game. Anyone who votes below a 9 doesn't know how to play. This remindes me of Quake 3. I bet if you took a bunch of new players and threw them into Quake 3 now, they would get destroyed by the players that have been playing for years, and then say everyone cheats.… Expand
  22. ArjunM.
    Jul 16, 2006
    10
    The best online FPS bar none. CS Source is a poor imitation.
  23. RafaelM.
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    The bestgame multiplayer fps.
  24. Peter
    Jul 21, 2006
    10
    My favourable online game. I play it for many years now and it is still not getting boring.
  25. JuhaR.
    Jul 21, 2006
    10
    Counter-Strike is the tactical and team-play reference in the world of First Person Shooter (FPS) games. Engage in a realistic brand of counter-terrorist warfare in this popular team-based game. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role. It's clear I'm giving 10 for the most played game in whole world.
  26. AustroL.
    Jul 22, 2006
    10
    best online game bar none. i dont care what anyone says...this is awesome...if you look hard enough, you will find a lifetime of fun in this game. the only game that comes close to this experience is battlefield 2. long live counterstrike and its many players.
  27. ThomP.
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    The best online game I played in my life.
  28. AndrewJ.
    Jul 28, 2006
    10
    I have played this game since Beta v.3. Now, for those of you who have, or even have not, followed this game... that's a long time. And I'll tell you what... the only time I haven't played it is when I haven't had a computer to turn to. Fast paced, easy to learn, few glitches, border-line realism, and the graphics are still excellent (great when compared to games of I have played this game since Beta v.3. Now, for those of you who have, or even have not, followed this game... that's a long time. And I'll tell you what... the only time I haven't played it is when I haven't had a computer to turn to. Fast paced, easy to learn, few glitches, border-line realism, and the graphics are still excellent (great when compared to games of it's general release date). I want to thank ValVe for creating this game.… Expand
  29. KevinH.
    Jul 29, 2006
    10
    I love this game. Whatever you say about it, it's much better than source or other egoshooters. It's more difficult to learn it than to learn the no recoil source. In my opinion, the best game ever.
  30. Novi4ekNone
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    good game
  31. VIctorB.
    Jul 6, 2006
    10
    Incredible game, easy downloading and a very complete playing menu... simply the best.
  32. kitkatbar
    Jul 6, 2006
    10
    I've been playing this game for almost half a decade.. and counting. I'm not addicted, I swear! I can stop anytime I want.. maybe after this round.
  33. MaupeuN.
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    Very nice game, extremely relaxing when nervous!
  34. ZachR.
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    best game ever many servers and no matter what you can find a game.
  35. AdrienD.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    No matter how long you play, it never gets boring. All the different mods within the servers will keep you playing for days on end.
  36. PatrizioB.
    Aug 11, 2006
    10
    Great game, much tournaments: cpl, and other great leagues on this game! You can be a pro with this game, take a clan and make tactics! gl&hf!
  37. FrankT.
    Aug 18, 2006
    10
    a simple and very fast ego shooter with well designed and ablanced maps!
  38. Simon
    Aug 19, 2006
    10
    Wow,this game is unbelievable and one of the must try games. I love it. Perfect for relaxing time. Cheers!
  39. DylanR.
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    amazing game, most addictive and long lasting game you will ever play. extremely competitive, leagues are very fun.
  40. StephenS.
    Aug 7, 2006
    10
    Very good game. Entertaining for days and days. Graphics are outdated, but now there is CS:Source. Cheers to the creators
  41. JoeD.
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    Game of the world of any time in FPS! You never get bored, might find online friends or comrades, soldiers fight next to you! I play it for more than 6 years since 1.5 and I return to it after month of waiting too!
  42. Luci
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    NO, I dont want to say much about that game, there is only 1 thing to say about...its a very great game!
  43. VitorP.
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    One of the bests games i ever played.... Wonderfull!!!!!
  44. JimB.
    Sep 30, 2006
    10
    I've been playin 4 hours and can't get enough.
  45. RobD.
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    CS is the best online game there is. I play it everyday. Once I get online its hard to stop playing. Thats all
  46. AlanK.
    Jan 17, 2007
    10
    The game is a classic and after many years of gaming I felt it was time I gave it the rating it deserves. No other first person shooter for me has the same team gameplay, and its fast & exciting.
  47. JacobB.
    Dec 31, 2007
    10
    I started playing this game 04 and have been hooked since. Countless weekends spent playing this game for hours on end only stopping to eat, drink, and .... I almost said sleep. One of the few games I've ever played where you can have fun with people without the need for the competitive aspect of the game. Until time stops, CS will continue to be the best online shooter ever.
  48. MadsN.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    By far the most teamplay oriented, tactical, pulsawekening, private skill dependent game ever. So simple while still so advanced. It reaches the lvl of personal performance that football/soccer offers. Even tho it's old, the graphics still gives the absolute best picture of enviorement. The littlebrother Source was a disaster and dosn't even deserve the honor of being called a By far the most teamplay oriented, tactical, pulsawekening, private skill dependent game ever. So simple while still so advanced. It reaches the lvl of personal performance that football/soccer offers. Even tho it's old, the graphics still gives the absolute best picture of enviorement. The littlebrother Source was a disaster and dosn't even deserve the honor of being called a component to the best game ever made. The only thing that's bad in it, will be de addiction. But what the hell isn't? Thanks for all the good years your game gave me Gooseman and Cliffe.… Expand
  49. kevintugi
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    this game is good and when i played is the first time i liked it and if u play in the first time and u like war game then this is the game for u plz buy this counter strike game when u have the money thank you for ur time and have a good day :] have fun and play with friends.
  50. EgorM.
    Feb 27, 2007
    10
    Counter-Strike is the best FPS game in the world.
  51. Nini
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    Quite simply, the best online experience ever. Quick to dip in and out of, or play for hours on end. The team based formula strays from the endless respawning and fragging of deathmatch style online games, meaning you need to use your wits and co operate with your team-mates to become victorious. Fantastic game.
  52. JonS.
    Feb 3, 2007
    10
    Classic game and #1 multi player game in the world ahead of source in everything except graphics fun for beginners in the public servers but the real fun begins when one becomes good enough to join a team and begin playing competitively and join online leagues such as CAL and CEVO Easily the best competitive game ever.
  53. CarlC.
    Mar 1, 2007
    10
    Best FPS MOD to date. Great realistic action and the thousands of custom maps cause hours of fun.
  54. TravisR.
    Mar 14, 2007
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal the diversity within it in fact since the past year I played I've created 6 maps 8 running servers 2 clans thousands of websites and forums met many people created gun models and now its brought me into ut04 and soon to be ut/3 map making/modeling. This may sound like I'm obsessed with this game but counterstrike 1.5-1.6 are amazing they are This game is absolutely phenomenal the diversity within it in fact since the past year I played I've created 6 maps 8 running servers 2 clans thousands of websites and forums met many people created gun models and now its brought me into ut04 and soon to be ut/3 map making/modeling. This may sound like I'm obsessed with this game but counterstrike 1.5-1.6 are amazing they are masterpieces.… Expand
  55. JohnF.
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    I think this is the best game ever, and it never gets old, it will be the best games for many years, because its entertaining, and fun but still serious.
  56. HolgerS.
    Mar 28, 2007
    10
    Counter-Strike is a fast-pace, intensive action game. You can play it for hours without notice that you have been sitting there for like 5 hours. It´s wonderful.
  57. DavidD.
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    After still being widely played by a large amount of people, CS is clearly a close to perfect first-person shooter.
  58. KevK.
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    Overall the game is addicting, fun and when you play with your friends its the best thing.
  59. MichaelA.
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    Excellent game, easy to pick up, and short learning curve time. Although team based in nature, one may generally feel that they are on their own when advancing the opponents.
  60. Bor
    May 1, 2007
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  61. AndrisP.
    May 13, 2007
    10
    Probably the most played game in the world...Great online experience combined with 2000's greatest shooter.It's demonic! HAPPY KILLING !:D
  62. JonaE.
    May 20, 2007
    10
    Good game, classic, lots of leagues, hard to master.
  63. ScottJ.
    Jun 10, 2007
    10
    This game is the best built in years. It's really cool that you can make new mods simply.
  64. FatlvisioN
    Jun 19, 2007
    10
    The most addicting game you will ever get yourself into.. the only warning i have is be ready to log in many gaming hours.
  65. Bor
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  66. DonnaF.
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    I am in my fifties and bought this for the exercise fun of the wii. If this is fun then we grown a generation of people with retarded development. Unbelievably boring, too many words. Big waste of money for the boomers who are looking to use their wiis and have a bit of sport. Smooth moves and wii sports are better. The 45 minute opening intro is absurd. Trash material. If I wanted to I am in my fifties and bought this for the exercise fun of the wii. If this is fun then we grown a generation of people with retarded development. Unbelievably boring, too many words. Big waste of money for the boomers who are looking to use their wiis and have a bit of sport. Smooth moves and wii sports are better. The 45 minute opening intro is absurd. Trash material. If I wanted to read I would have curled up with a book.… Expand
  67. JeremyC.
    Jan 13, 2008
    10
    I have been playing CS since the mod first came available. This game is one of several FPS games I have played over the years and the only one that I find I want to continue playing till the early hours of the morning. You can always find a good game with great players, without being disapointed. It's fast paced, high action, with very little interruption in game play, if any, due to lag.
  68. Bor
    Jan 18, 2008
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  69. LuisR.
    Jan 25, 2008
    10
    Counter Strike is the best online game ever!
  70. JeatkunedoT.
    Apr 11, 2008
    10
    This is the one and only game that i play since i was 14 now I'm 19 :) THE BEST!!!!
  71. JsutinS.
    Apr 1, 2008
    10
    The game is grate and getting better every day is a good way to blow off some steam :) and find cool ppl if you like to have good time sc is where its at thans [sh0ck]The_DanK-=Thc=-
  72. JamesK.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    Best Game Ever
  73. EgorM.
    Apr 22, 2008
    10
    Counter-Strike is the best FPS game in the world.
  74. DavidS
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    Honestly, Strike C. doesn't know what he's talking about. There's a reason why CS has over 200,000 players playing at any given time, still, after 8 years. It's because it's an outstanding game. He needs a reality check. He posted twice under two different names and gave it a poor rating. He's just doing it because Counter-Strike: Source was a flop, is really Honestly, Strike C. doesn't know what he's talking about. There's a reason why CS has over 200,000 players playing at any given time, still, after 8 years. It's because it's an outstanding game. He needs a reality check. He posted twice under two different names and gave it a poor rating. He's just doing it because Counter-Strike: Source was a flop, is really easy and he probably is trying to convince people it's better because he's no good at CS. Sad thing, really. Heh.… Expand
  75. FrederikS.
    Apr 28, 2008
    10
    This game is fantastick! Its fun and with a lot of clans and other things.
  76. EricD.
    May 10, 2008
    10
    One of the best online multiplayer games to ever come around, will not dissapoint anyone who plays it. Fast paced, fun, easy to learn, and multitude of variety in game play.
  77. Bobbobbo
    May 16, 2008
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  78. TricKT.
    May 27, 2008
    10
    If there would be no bugs, it would be perfect for team play.
  79. SteveL.
    May 4, 2008
    10
    I love this game.
  80. OmarS.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    Bro it is the best game eva yes it need a bit of updating to do but it is a wonderful game which brings ppl together one of the best games i ever played been playing for 5 years and still loving it peace of cs users.
  81. KevinS.
    Jun 17, 2008
    10
    Amazing game. I've been playing since the summer of 2004 and still haven't gotten out of it. Extremely addicting!
  82. AndreiB.
    Jul 15, 2008
    10
    Most popular FPS game of all times and nations.
  83. Gustavo
    Jul 16, 2008
    10
    This game was released 8 years ago and I still couldnt quit playing it.
  84. PetarM.
    Jul 20, 2008
    10
    The best game ever. It hasn't stopped being fun after 6 and a half years of playing, and that's really a hard thing to do.
  85. AnonymousMC
    Jul 27, 2008
    10
    Graphics sucks, cheaters dominate. I know that, but i seriously don't give a f&$#.For example, one game is entire 2D, but the gameplay makes you feel that your in the clouds.THIS IS THE PERFECT DESCRIPTION OF CS! The game engine is damn old but with its combined player-to-player (teamplay), weapon arsenal, maps and gamemodes (de, cs) makes the game be more worthy than 50 dollars.WhoGraphics sucks, cheaters dominate. I know that, but i seriously don't give a f&$#.For example, one game is entire 2D, but the gameplay makes you feel that your in the clouds.THIS IS THE PERFECT DESCRIPTION OF CS! The game engine is damn old but with its combined player-to-player (teamplay), weapon arsenal, maps and gamemodes (de, cs) makes the game be more worthy than 50 dollars.Who think otherwise, is an bastard with mental problems, neurotic, and with no family. Believe me.… Expand
  86. IgorS.
    Jul 3, 2008
    10
    The most important multiplayer game of the millenium!
  87. DustinW.
    Aug 14, 2008
    10
    Truly a Remarkable game of the ages, even eight years from its release and with newier versions its still widely popular. Truly Game Nirvania.
  88. Bor
    Aug 21, 2008
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  89. Aaron
    Aug 2, 2008
    10
    "Most active game of the new century, a breakthrough in gaming"
  90. VitalikK.
    Aug 22, 2008
    10
    First-time I played this game when I was in the 9th grade of school. its di best game i ever play. Playing every evening since 2003. Sorry for my pooor english. Peace.
  91. BenB.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Great game. Works perfectly with older computers and still looks just fine. 10 points. Better than CS:Source.
  92. MarcusE.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    This is the best game of the world i know 101 persons from Sweden, who love this game also.
  93. Bor
    Dec 18, 2009
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  94. HenryC
    Dec 5, 2009
    10
    One of the best first person shooters of all time. This game has survived the ages, despite Condition Zero and Source being released. Competitive and casual play never get old. Easily my most played games ever.
  95. Bor
    Oct 3, 2009
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  96. Bor
    Mar 23, 2009
    10
    The Best Game!!!
  97. ColinC
    Mar 29, 2009
    10
    Simply incredible. I'm late playing this game (Mar. 2009), but it's still one of the top three games I've played on any of the current systems (and I own all three.) Although if you're playing the game now and you consider yourself any kind of gamer, make sure you download the update and disable the vitachambers so you can actually die. If you don't, any and all Simply incredible. I'm late playing this game (Mar. 2009), but it's still one of the top three games I've played on any of the current systems (and I own all three.) Although if you're playing the game now and you consider yourself any kind of gamer, make sure you download the update and disable the vitachambers so you can actually die. If you don't, any and all challenge is removed from the game because you can never really die. The good news is if you disable the vitachambers, you can still save at any time. So while I died a lot while I figured out how to take down some baddie or group of baddies, I always had a recent save to fall back on so I could try again. Back to the game. Atmosphere. Story. Gameplay. THis game has it all. I so love the crossbow with the bolt trap arrows.. Brilliant! And to Chris R. comment below, yes, you use the wrench a fair bit early on, but as you get the better weapons, the grenade launcher and crossbow, and especially once you find the terminals to upgrade them, I put my wrench away pretty much for good. And the plasmids are great fun too. And the camera, so shooting pictures of your enemies which allows you to learn more about them and kill them better, brilliant. If you haven't played this game, you owe it to yourself to try. I don't truthfully expect the sequel to be this good, especially since it's a different studio doing it, but you never know. Here's hoping.… Expand
  98. nadersunnaa
    Apr 14, 2009
    10
    this is the best GAME ever made. I have played every FPS game out, nothing compares to this game. the graphics are still very good for a game that came out in 2000 and the mechanics and gameplay doesn't compare to any other game. all other fps games are a HUGE dissapointment. CS IS THE BEST GAME EVER MADE.
  99. JonathanR
    Apr 15, 2009
    10
    Counter-Strike is by a vast margin the most enjoyable and extravagant game in FPS gaming history. It is the cornerstone in online leagues such as CAL, CEVO, ESEA, ESL, XPL, and also the cornerstone of international LAN events such as CPL, WCG, Kode5, EM, and more all across the world! If you ever wanted to make a living off of professional gaming, this is the way to go. All gamers, from Counter-Strike is by a vast margin the most enjoyable and extravagant game in FPS gaming history. It is the cornerstone in online leagues such as CAL, CEVO, ESEA, ESL, XPL, and also the cornerstone of international LAN events such as CPL, WCG, Kode5, EM, and more all across the world! If you ever wanted to make a living off of professional gaming, this is the way to go. All gamers, from casual to professional have and always will agree that Counter-Strike was by far the best FPS game in history. The game-play is unrivaled, the graphics are defined and to the point in the no bull shit fashion we all love, the experience like no other. So I recommend any gamer, whether this be your first FPS game purchase ever and want to finally see what the FPS gaming scene is all about, or if you've been a long die hard fan of FPS games, Counter-Strike is for you!!! 10/10 easy!!… Expand
  100. TylerG
    Apr 15, 2009
    10
    Been playing Counter-Strike since 2000. The most amazing game I have ever laid my eyes upon. Still to this day, 9 years later, as I have grown up with counter-strike through the years, we continue to live on together. Amazing. My kids will be playing this game in no time. Counter-Strike Source, as new as it is, doesn't even match up to this!
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PC Game of 2000
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#1 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  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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