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1941: Counter Attack
1941: Counter AttackSoar the 1941 skies, blast foes and power‑up in this classic arcade shooter.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Take to the skies over the North Atlantic in 1941 and battle imperial forces in a fast‑paced, vertical‑scrolling shooter. Collect weapon power‑ups, dodge enemy fire, and defeat massive boss aircraft as you strive to stop the enemy’s new weapon. As the prequel to 1942, this Capcom classic delivers nostalgic arcade action with single‑player and cooperative modes, perfect for fans of retro war shooters.

Counter-Strike 2 is the free-to-play successor to CS:GO, a tactical 5v5 shooter defined by precise gunplay, economy management, and deep competitive play built on the new Source 2 engine.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Category
Action & Shooter
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Retro arcade fans
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1990-02-01
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Specifications
developer
Capcom
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publisher
Hudson Soft, Capcom, Electrocoin
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age rating
ESRB E
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multiplayer
Single player, Co-operative
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critic score
80/100
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platforms
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PC
deployment
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Game
open source
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No
api available
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No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound
  • Two‑player co‑op mode
  • Varied power‑up system adds strategic depth
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Limited to PC platform
  • No modern graphics options
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
9
User rating
Not enough data
4.5 (4)

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Counter-Strike 2 Reviews

4.5 (4)
Verified User

So much fun

Counter-Strike 2 has been my go-to lately. Pure skill-based gunplay. One gripe: steep learning curve. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Sunk way too many hours into Counter-Strike 2. Pure skill-based gunplay. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

Been playing Counter-Strike 2 with friends. Huge esports scene. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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