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9.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: Valve has taken a large selection of the maps from Counter-Strike 1.6 - Office, Havana, Italy, Aztec, Chateau, Cobble, Piranesi and of course eternal favourites Dust and Dust 2, and recreated them for the source engine. This means all new textures and major aesthetic changes with more complex buildings and scenery. In addition, the levels are scattered with objects that react realistically with the Source engine's physics engine. [GamersEurope.com] The game is available through Valve's Steam downloading service and is distributed with "Half-Life 2."… Expand

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
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  1. Xequted
    92
    A fantastic conversion of a timeless classic and it has stolen the hearts of the online community once again.
  2. Games Radar
    91
    This update has refreshed our love of the game, bringing a new physicality and violence to online shooters. CS:Source is essential. [PC Gamer UK]
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    Counter-Strike: Source is, once you've gained a knack for it, the most consistently rewarding and surprising team-based shoot-'em-up available on the PC today. It's been dressed up nicely for its relaunch in 2004, but it wasn't broken, and Valve hasn't fixed it.

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  1. Luzek
    10
    You know how to find the enemies? I cannot find them until I have been dead.But the surrounding is really cool.this is a game,not competitive.Is this the successful STEAM make valve addicted to the business value and forget what makes them great.I think people like to see the FPS reborn, not DOTA2.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. 25yeargamer
    5
    Counter-Strike: Source Average User Score: 9.0 10 Counter-Strike: Source Image this is a classic as we all know but overrated and those that play this 10 year old game should stay where they are. css is a loud mouth community of really good shooters (or possibly cheaters) because they are like internet jocks that like to taunt anybody who is level 1. there is no room for noobs in css so i always discourage anyone new to fps games to stay away from css. it is a decent game but the community back when i played was filled with hackers who aimbot you coming around corners. was so ruined by hacks it might be better now but who knows. either way it set the benchmark for tactical game play so i give it 5 stars,… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. DeadAgain
    4
    February 23, 2007 Just for reference, I’ve been playing CS since before 1.5. --As some people have mentioned, the game is visually stunning and I agree!!! --Are there too many hackers?: I’m not the type to panic and start accusing everyone of hacking. --Are there people with bad attitudes or rude players?: Well DUH, you’re playing with anyone and everyone you can… Of course you’re going to meet rude people. --Is the game play too heavy for the slower computers?: Pay attention the recommended type of computer and you’ll be fine. If you don’t have it, don’t get the game (minimum requirements don’t cut it). --Game play: Compared to CS1.6, the game play is TERRIBLE. The need for tactics is gone (other than be the fist one to fire), the hit boxes are terrible (far too many headshots by myself and others, bordering on ridiculous). If you’re looking for a game that instills teamwork and tactics, stick with 1.6. If you think the teamwork and tactics were bad in 1.6, you’ll find that they just got worse in Source.… Expand
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