Counter-Strike

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Universal acclaim- based on 7482 Ratings

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  1. JackAss
    Nov 26, 2001
    5
    Good weaponry, good maps, bad gameplay. People way to often cheat, not to mention those jerks that Flashbang their entire team at the game start... and Sierra doesn't seem to give a sh*t about the cheating...in fact, the lastest patch actually made it EASIER for people to cheat.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. lidwang
    Mar 1, 2019
    5
    This gave me a great times with my friends a long time ago, and even though it's nothing special now a days I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know how all this started.
  6. Mo3taz
    Nov 23, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever , i love it so much , nice gameplay , online , mods ..., Great ❤️… Expand
  7. 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 ;).
  8. 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
  9. BlueRecenzjat
    Jun 24, 2021
    4
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  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. [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
  14. 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
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    May 11, 2022
    2
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  16. Alexpp
    May 28, 2006
    1
    boring game, includes too much cheaters, and everybody play that stupid boring de_dust2.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. GreysideBoss
    Oct 8, 2020
    1
    Only rated 1 instead of 0 because it's better than Minecraft - which is the "0 rating" standard.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. MrM.
    Sep 3, 2008
    0
    This game is a bullshit. the hitboxes are shit easy to make a headshot. BUY COUNTER-STRIKE: SOURCE!!!
  23. [Anonymous]
    Jun 17, 2006
    0
    Absolutely terrible gameplay, very monotonous.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. hwanin
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    I actually won't score this game that will result 0/10, but I would like to say something similar to my review I done for Diablo II.

    I will approach it from an awakened person's perspective: This is a butcher-like game. You play 2 minutes rounds where you basically have 2 minutes to kill all the opponents or fulfill the alibi-like mission objective which is irrelevant if hostage rescue    I actually won't score this game that will result 0/10, but I would like to say something similar to my review I done for Diablo II.

    I will approach it from an awakened person's perspective:
    This is a butcher-like game. You play 2 minutes rounds where you basically have 2 minutes to kill all the opponents or fulfill the alibi-like mission objective which is irrelevant if hostage rescue or demolition map, because the terrorists will obviously try to make you fail, therefore in the majority of cases even the "police" side will eventually kill everyone.

    I know it's a bit oversimplifying, but this is just a game where you have to set your mind to _kill_ over and over again in every possible way that you can imagine in your head.

    And making it not just available to kids (for example by making it free download!!), but also organizing championships where brands like Monster are main sponsors, you can have no doubt it's no Jesus who is supporting these events, but the opposite from "downstairs".

    I played approximately 4000 hours with all the Counter-Strike games, so I may have a clue what I am talking about. So please consider my words, when you are prior playing or purchasing a "game".

    And the most disgusting part of the whole is when people compliment each other like "nice (head)shot", "nice kill" and the eSport fans just yell and acclaim while watching others killing each other in full trance and euphoria. This is not game anymore, people just can't see it.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. Soodaa1337
    Feb 18, 2020
    0
    Pica pra krl, Jogabilidade tesuda, Gráficos lindos(pra época) Mapas bem feitos, Um beijo na bunda do Gaben
  30. b3njab
    Mar 31, 2021
    0
    this is genuinly one of the worst games i've ever played, it's unbalanced, luck-based in most situations,and way to simplistic even for it's time
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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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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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