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After the War
After the WarSurvive Manhattan's ruins in a brutal beat‑em‑up and shoot‑'em‑up adventure.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

After a nuclear war, Manhattan has become a lawless wasteland. Play as Jonathan "Jungle" Rogers, battling feral thieves in a gritty side‑scrolling beat‑em‑up as you race toward the airdrop platform XV‑238. The second act shifts to a side‑view shoot‑'em‑up where you must confront the guardians of Professor McJerin's scientific complex. Released in 1989 by Dinamic Software, the game blends classic hack‑and‑slash action with retro shooter mechanics, delivering a single‑player experience that challenges players to master both melee combat and precise shooting in a post‑apocalyptic setting.

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
Hack & Slash
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Retro action enthusiasts
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
1989-12-31
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Specifications
developer
Dinamic Software
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publisher
Dinamic Software
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multiplayer
Single player
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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 distinct gameplay styles keep the experience fresh.
  • Challenging enemy patterns reward skill.
  • Engaging post‑apocalyptic storyline.
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Limited move set can feel repetitive.
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options.
  • Modern players may find controls dated.
  • 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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