Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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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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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Destructoid
    Aug 24, 2012
    95
    It may lack some of the community niceties, beloved maps (Assault, anyone?), and little features of past games, but Global Offensive delivers on the promise of a faithful, polished, and better looking Counter-Strike for whoever wants it. Even if the community doesn't meet the golden standard of 1.6 and Source, CS:GO will remain a multiplayer classic for those willing to put in the time to learn the maps and weapons.
  2. games(TM)
    Aug 23, 2012
    90
    CS: GO stands as a glowing reminder that quality game design is rewarded in longevity and variety. Valve has not only updated the shooter but has completely outclassed its contemporaries. This is Counter-Strike, whatever the format you choose to play it on, and there isn't a higher recommendation than that.
  3. Eurogamer Spain
    Aug 29, 2012
    90
    At the end, what matters is not if CS:GO is innovative or more of the same than CS: Source, what counts is if it's fun. And CS:GO couldn't be better in this regard.
  4. GameStar
    Aug 24, 2012
    84
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. The Escapist
    Sep 7, 2012
    80
    When it comes down to it, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive may follow the same old formula of gameplay seen in previous versions of Counter-Strike, but it's still a well-rounded tactical shooter. It may not try anything drastically different or revolutionize the series by taking it in a new direction, but there's still enough there to appeal to newbies and hardcore fans alike.
  6. Joystiq
    Aug 28, 2012
    80
    Modern shooters do their job well, but Counter-Strike is the series that helped build the scene. At $15, Global Offensive is a great extension to that legacy.
  7. GamesRadar+
    Aug 27, 2012
    60
    Global Offensive takes no chances and it's hard to tell who it was made for. Source and 1.6 players will feel at home with the tried and true CS mechanics and traditional game modes, but GO gives them few reasons to migrate, other than flashy graphics on a few of the old maps. Conversely, newcomers to the series will find Counter-Strike's steep learning curve rather discouraging.

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  1. Positive: 576 out of 1053
  2. Mixed: 205 out of 1053
  3. Negative: 272 out of 1053
  1. OhRly
    Aug 21, 2012
    10
    This is the best Counter Strike TO DATE. They added two forms of gun game, excellent graphics, fun gameplay, a better buying menu + more guns!This is the best Counter Strike TO DATE. They added two forms of gun game, excellent graphics, fun gameplay, a better buying menu + more guns! Defiantly worth the $15 (cheap!)… Expand
  2. playboicart
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    The best competitive shooter to date, mechanics are great and gunplay is perfect. The game does have its flaws but overlooking the cheatingThe best competitive shooter to date, mechanics are great and gunplay is perfect. The game does have its flaws but overlooking the cheating problem, it is excellent.… Expand
  4. isanewera
    Nov 30, 2012
    9
    Ok, guys. The game is better than I expected. Better graphic but the most important thing is the core gameplay is still remain the same.Ok, guys. The game is better than I expected. Better graphic but the most important thing is the core gameplay is still remain the same. Bought at Steam worth $7! Definite must buy game...:)… Expand
  5. Vertbar
    Feb 11, 2018
    8
    Competitive is only enjoyable if you have friends and Prime,
    Community servers are filled with toxic people but you can mute anyone,
    So it    Competitive is only enjoyable if you have friends and Prime,
    Community servers are filled with toxic people but you can mute anyone,
    So it can be a pretty good game if you know what you're doing,
    Doesn't need a monster pc to run it.    … Expand
  6. RahulB
    Apr 15, 2017
    7
    This game does not have much to do, and most of the time comp is played on one map Dust 2. Also some players are just toxic, some people hackThis game does not have much to do, and most of the time comp is played on one map Dust 2. Also some players are just toxic, some people hack to this date. Oh and valve doesn't even care from what it looks like they just want to profit off of skins.… Expand
  7. Pinhedd
    Oct 26, 2014
    4
    For the amount of time that Counter-Strike has been available it's truly amazing how buggy and sloppy CS:GO is. Game breaking bugs that haveFor the amount of time that Counter-Strike has been available it's truly amazing how buggy and sloppy CS:GO is. Game breaking bugs that have been around for years remain unaddressed.… Expand
  8. chira27
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. e un joc care merita incercat si jucat mult timp pentru ca apar updateuri si skinuri noi… Expand

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