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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Xbox

CSGO, CS:GO

Released

Release Date: August 21, 2012

Internet

The next installment in a cult online fist person shooter series, which originated in the early 2000's as a Half-Life modification. This game was created by Valve Corporation, who purchased the rights to the massively popular mod and later developed its commercial editions. The core gameplay is built upon competition between two teams of players: terrorists and counter-terrorists.

8.2

OpenCritic

8.6

Steam

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for PC, PS3 and X360 is another, after Half-Life modification. Despite the changes and all the time that has ed, the title remains great teamwork-based action game.

Gameplay

Two teams, terrorists and special forces, are pitted against each other trying to stop the other party from achieving their objective. We are awarded cash for each enemy we have killed, allowing us to buy better weapons and equipment at the beginning of each round.

The list of available armaments was expanded with several items, including Molotov cocktail, decoy grenade, IMI Negev, Tec-9, Mag-7, Sawed-Off, PP-Bizon as well as Taser. The last one is particularly interesting — although expensive — for it allows you to instantly one-shot an opponent.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows August 21, 2012

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 August 21, 2012

PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3 August 22, 2012

Developer: Valve Corporation

Publisher: Valve Corporation

Game Series

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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Counter-Strike Game Series

A series of online FPP shooters, derived from a fan-made modification for the game Half-Life under the same title. Counter-Strike, the rights to which are in the hands of Valve, is considered one of the most important brands in the world of e-sports.

Counter-Strike Game Series

Features

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB GeForce 8600 or better, 15 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Video Game.

8.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 89% of Critics. There are 11 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

The Escapist: 4 / 5 by Paul Goodman

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is the same robust tactical shooter as its predecessors, but it doesn't feel like a full-on sequel.

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GamesRadar+: 3 / 5 by Lorenzo Veloria

CS:GO, mechanically, holds up as one of the best shooters you can play, but offers few reasons to move over from the previous versions.

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VideoGamer: 9 / 10 by Martin Gaston

The game's slick visual overhaul is enough to get your attention, but it's the detail and pace of the game's tried-and-tested maps and gunplay that will keep you coming back - make no mistake, these are shootouts that are attractive through excellence rather than nostalgia.

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86%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (4,513,773)

STEAM
Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Graphics and Visuals: Many players appreciate the updated graphics, enhanced smoke physics, and overall visual fidelity provided by the Source 2 engine, making maps like Dust 2 and Mirage look significantly better.
  • Core Gameplay: The fundamental mechanics of Counter-Strike?team-based dynamics, strategy, and competitive gameplay?remain intense and engaging, maintaining the essence of the franchise.
  • Nostalgia and Community: Longtime players express a sense of nostalgia and enjoyment from the classic Counter-Strike experience, even amidst the game's issues.

The main cons of the game

  • Cheating Problems: A significant number of reviews highlight the rampant presence of cheaters, including aimbots and wallhacks, which detracts from the competitive experience and frustrates players.
  • Matchmaking and Ranking Issues: Players report that the matchmaking system is flawed, often pairing them with players of significantly different skill levels. The ranking system is described as broken and inconsistent.
  • Performance Issues: Many s complain about poor optimization, lag spikes, and inconsistent frame rates, making the game feel unresponsive at times.
  • Lack of Content and Features: Several reviews mention missing maps and game modes from CS:GO, as well as a lack of community and custom mods, which were integral to the previous versions of the game.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Effective Anti-Cheat System: s express disappointment with the current anti-cheat measures, calling for improvements to effectively combat cheaters.
  • Return of Classic Maps and Modes: There are requests for the reintroduction of popular maps and game modes from CS:GO that are currently absent in CS2.
  • Improved Matchmaking Transparency: Players desire a clearer and more reliable matchmaking system that accurately reflects player skill levels.
  • Community Engagement and : Many reviews highlight a perceived lack of communication and from Valve regarding community and game improvements.

Summary

  • Overall, while Counter-Strike 2 has potential due to its graphical enhancements and core gameplay, the overwhelming issues related to cheating, performance, and missing content have left many players dissatisfied and yearning for the stability and enjoyment they experienced in previous iterations of the franchise.

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