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Arma: Cold War Assault
Arma: Cold War AssaultA gritty Cold War tactical shooter that puts you in the heart of conflict
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Arma: Cold War Assault, originally released as Operation Flashpoint, delivers a realistic military simulation set during a looming World War III scenario on the Malden Islands. Players experience intense single‑player missions where strategic planning and precise execution are essential to survive the chaos.

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
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Players seeking realistic tactical combat
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2011-07-13
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Specifications
developer
Bohemia Interactive Studio
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publisher
Bohemia Interactive Studio
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age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
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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
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Highly detailed environments
  • Strong modding community
  • Authentic weapon physics
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited official multiplayer modes
  • 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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