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  • Summary: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive features new maps, characters, and weapons and
    delivers updated versions of the classic CS content.

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PAX 2011: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - Teaser Trailer
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Play UK
    Oct 2, 2012
    89
    Stunning value for money. [Issue#223, p.85]
  2. Sep 1, 2012
    85
    On the PlayStation 3, playing with a controller is very difficult because CS:GO lacks the hand-holding auto-aim that console FPS players are generally used to.
  3. Aug 28, 2012
    80
    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive neither deviates from or significantly alters the principles the series is built upon, making it a fan-pleasing edition to the fold.
  4. Aug 28, 2012
    80
    Outside of a couple of glitched spawns that left me stuck in mid-air, I didn't run into many issues when it came to lag or connection errors. As a downloadable title, Global Offensive offers a tried-and-true experience at a reasonable price, even if its gameplay isn't for everyone. If you prefer working with others and attacking the opposing team with well thought-out tactics instead of brute force, you should find plenty to like in this updated release.
  5. Aug 28, 2012
    80
    Move is accurate, and your quick reflexes will score kills, but the unavoidable instability of holding a remote will give your cursor some seriously unpleasant wobble. Worse, moving the wand quickly can confuse the controller, which often and irritatingly misinterprets basic left/right looks as a want to turn around 180 degrees.
  6. Sep 10, 2012
    70
    Global Offensive is pure Counter-Strike. Hidden Path have made an inoffensive compromise between the best parts of the old versions. Whether it'll be the definitive thing is yet to be seen. However, it's an all-around decent FPS and is likely the most necessary one on PSN.
  7. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Oct 23, 2012
    70
    Fortunately, the design is still fun, even if it doesn't quite hold up against modern FPS fare. [Dec 2012, p.86]
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. Nov 4, 2012
    10
    Thank you to whoever made the decision to bring this game to the PS3 console(by way of psn). Worth the price. This game is immediate fun andThank you to whoever made the decision to bring this game to the PS3 console(by way of psn). Worth the price. This game is immediate fun and is challenging in a way which can catch u you by surprise. You have to be on point or the AI will light you up, even on medium difficulty. Very fair game this one. I highly recommend. Other game likes: Skyrim, Socom4, Res Evil, CodMW, AC, Rainbow Vegas 2. Expand
  2. Aug 22, 2012
    10
    Can someone tell me why there is an elitist PC gamer here wishing console gamers can't enjoy CS? Crawl back to your basement thanks. AnywayCan someone tell me why there is an elitist PC gamer here wishing console gamers can't enjoy CS? Crawl back to your basement thanks. Anyway the game is really fun, fast, and fluid. Pure skill and tons of fun to play. You can even use a mouse and keyboard. Expand
  3. Aug 25, 2012
    9
    Great game. I've never been able to play it on PC... Couldn't master keyboard and mouse using on FPS. I was kinda waiting it to hit gamingGreat game. I've never been able to play it on PC... Couldn't master keyboard and mouse using on FPS. I was kinda waiting it to hit gaming consoles and it's here :~D Let's do some good and kill some nasty terros. I couldn't play with the Move though... That's the 1pt missing from my rating. Anyway, game wise, it rocks! Expand
  4. Aug 22, 2012
    9
    Played it for about 4 hours last night, couldn't put it down. It's everything you love about Counter Strike, just better. If you're tired ofPlayed it for about 4 hours last night, couldn't put it down. It's everything you love about Counter Strike, just better. If you're tired of Call of Duty style game play and other arcade style shooters give this a try. For $15 it's a steal if you're even moderately interested in FPS's. Expand
  5. Aug 25, 2012
    8
    If you're a fan of the original game you will enjoy this. But keep in mind, it is a $15 downloadable title. There are only 4 game modes, theIf you're a fan of the original game you will enjoy this. But keep in mind, it is a $15 downloadable title. There are only 4 game modes, the graphics are a little dated, and the sound is adequate. All of that aside, it is fun to play and for $15 ($11.99 for Playstation Plus members), it is worth giving it a look. If you have never played the series before and are more used to titles like Call of Duty or Medal of Honor, it might be a little more difficult to pick up and enjoy. Expand
  6. Jun 27, 2022
    7
    Fun gameplay that becomes very competitive if you play with the right people.
  7. Aug 22, 2012
    0
    Just got done playing the console version of GO, and all I can say is that is TERRIBLE! Why did you have to ruin such a great game by puttingJust got done playing the console version of GO, and all I can say is that is TERRIBLE! Why did you have to ruin such a great game by putting it on consoles? No one helps out, everyone who actually tries to play the game gets called a **** or a hacker, and the worst of all, The graphics suck ass and you can only have 5v5 matches! WTF!!!! Do yourself a favor and ONLY get the PC version, the only platform CS is, and only has been good on. Do not waste your $15 on the craptacular 360/PS3 version. You will regret it. Expand

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