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- Valve Software
- Valve Software
- Valve Software
- Valve Software
Counter-Strike 2
Released On: Sep 27, 2023
82
4.6
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
82
75% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
82
75% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
CS2 also proves that despite their reluctance to do so, Valve still has all the chops whenever they choose to put their game developer hat on. Nearly all of the changes in Counter-Strike 2 meaningfully enhance the experience without compromising what made the game special in the first place. With the foundation set for another multi-year run, I’m excited to see how Valve and the community evolve Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 brings many new things to the franchise that both veterans and newcomers alike can enjoy, especially the updated graphics on the Maps and guns. Moreover, numerous systems are straight-up an upgrade from CS: GO, such as the Loadout and Smoke Grenade, which makes Counter-Strike 2 more enjoyable and fair. However, many things are still not in the game, which might deter many players from trying the game just yet, though the ones that are now available are more than enough to enjoy a good Counter-Strike match.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 379 User Ratings
4.6
28% Positive
106 Ratings
106 Ratings
26% Mixed
98 Ratings
98 Ratings
46% Negative
175 Ratings
175 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 379 User Ratings
4.6
28% Positive
106 Ratings
106 Ratings
26% Mixed
98 Ratings
98 Ratings
46% Negative
175 Ratings
175 Ratings
Much like the great explorers of the past, Valve embarked on a grand venture - the quest to further enhance the world's most popular FPS, driven by the curiosity to unveil what lay beyond the horizon of perfection. They did so, fully aware that the transition to Source 2 might potentially disrupt the balance that the CS:GO gameplay reached over ten years of updates. Yet, after several hours spent in the lobbies of Counter-Strike 2, we can confidently say it was absolutely worth it.
Counter-Strike 2 is a solid package in many ways. It's still the best in its sub-genre and I can see myself playing it for thousands of hours, as I did with its predecessors.
Counter-Strike 2’s wall of noise and violence will feel impenetrable to newcomers but a welcome upgrade for long-term Counter-Strike fans. It’s the best competitive shooter on the market, but it’s so difficult for new players to get on board that it won’t be for everyone.
Counter Strike 2 did not pass the weapon to the left. This is evidenced by the many players still on the title but also the modifications made more in form than in substance. Thanks to the new Source 2 engine, maps that players have known for more than 20 years are getting a makeover without changing one bit the range of possible tactics or the gameplay sensations. Basically, this update called Counter Strike 2 seems to be more about getting up to speed with the competition than attracting a new audience. What's the point of revolutionizing a team that's already winning?
If you're a Counter-Strike fan, you've already got the game so this review isn't for you. If you're like me, a casual FPS player that has been playing since the beginning of the genre, is it worth returning to this franchise? Well, yes and no. Counter-Strike 2, just like its predecessors, is a no frills, back-to-basics, multiplayer FPS that's hugely popular and it's free. So, there's really nothing preventing you from giving it a try.I'm however already bored with it. I prefer First Person Shooters like Rainbow Six Siege or Battlefield 2042: they're nowhere near as polished as Counter-Strike 2 but working as a team seems more rewarding in these games, and the weapons, vehicles and gadgets on offer encourage creative solutions for achieving victory.
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Summary Counter-Strike 2 is the largest technical leap forward in Counter-Strike's history, ensuring new features and updates for years to come. Counter-Strike 2 arrives this summer as a free upgrade to CS:GO. So build your loadout, hone your skills, and prepare yourself for what's next!
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Sep 27, 2023
Developer:
- Valve Software
Publisher: Valve Software
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