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Counter-Strike

Valve

PCMacLinux $9.99 2000-11-01
4.0/ 5

3 player ratings

Rank #1373 on PlayPulse

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About Counter-Strike

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

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ActionMultiplayer
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Player reviews

StaticLynx_tv 4.0/5

Legendary!!!

Legendary!!! ❤️ This game is my childhood. The memories of going to internet cafés, playing with friends after school, challenging each other to 1v1s, arguing over who was better, and spending hours playing without even noticing the time passing. Those were the days! Counter-Strike wasn't just a game back then. It was a whole experience, a place where friendships were made, rivalries were born, and countless unforgettable memories were created. The classic maps, the iconic sounds, the weapons, the clutch moments, and that feeling when you finally won against your friend absolutely priceless. Gaming was different back then. We didn't need ultra-realistic graphics or massive open worlds to have fun. All we needed was a computer, a few friends, and Counter-Strike. Coming back to this game brings back so many memories. It's more than just nostalgia; it's a reminder of a time when life felt simpler and every match was an adventure. A true legend. A piece of my childhood that I'll never forget. 10/10. ❤️🎮

  • Graphics4.0
  • Gameplay4.0
  • Story4.0
  • Value4.0
MapleReefx 4.0/5

Before expensive skins, fancy matchmaking, and esports celebrities, there was Counter-Strike 1.6

Before expensive skins, fancy matchmaking, and esports celebrities, there was Counter-Strike 1.6. No distractions. Just you, your AK-47, de_dust2, and a suspiciously talented 12-year-old destroying your entire team. The gameplay is beautifully simple. Easy to understand, brutally difficult to master. The gunplay, movement, legendary maps, and community servers made this game unforgettable. Sure, the graphics look ancient, the learning curve is ruthless, and public servers could be a fascinating experiment in human behavior. But none of that stopped millions of people from playing for ridiculous amounts of time. The Good: Timeless, skill-based gunplay. Legendary maps that never get old. Community servers and hilarious multiplayer memories. Runs on practically anything with electricity. The Bad: Graphics belong in a museum. Unforgiving for beginners. Cheaters and questionable server experiences. Lacks modern matchmaking conveniences. My Ratings: Gameplay: 9.5/10 Graphics: 5/10 Replayability: 10/10 Enjoyment: 9.5/10 Overall: 9/10 Final Verdict: Counter-Strike 1.6 didn't need fancy graphics or a battle pass to keep people hooked. Just two teams, one bomb, and someone screaming “RUSH B” like their family's future depended on it. An absolute multiplayer legend.

  • Graphics3.5
  • Gameplay4.5
  • Story3.5
  • Value4.5
BitterFerry 4.0/5

Exactly what I hoped for

Still till this day, this game is amazing to play especially when it really shows you the evolution of gaming and FPS videogames. The simplicity is what makes this game so fun to play as well. 10/10 Honestly get the complete counter strike bundle if you would like to play this game, and another 3 games for nearly the same price but 35% off.

  • Graphics4.0
  • Gameplay4.5
  • Story3.5
  • Value4.5
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