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Armed and Dangerous
Armed and DangerousA wildly comedic shooter where chaos meets fantasy and sci‑fi
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Armed and Dangerous is a tongue‑in‑cheek third‑person shooter that blends fantasy, science‑fiction, and historical parody into a single‑player campaign and multiplayer mayhem. Developed by Planet Moon Studios and published by Activision and LucasArts, the 2003 title offers split‑screen co‑op, over‑the‑top humor, and a variety of absurd weapons. The game supports both solo and multiplayer modes, letting players team up locally or online to wreak havoc across bizarre levels. Its PEGI 12/ESRB T rating reflects cartoon violence and comedic content, making it a cult classic for fans of irreverent action games.

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
Third-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of comedic action shooters
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2003-12-02
Specifications
developer
Planet Moon Studios
publisher
Activision, LucasArts
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
83/100
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Hilarious writing and tone
  • Varied and absurd weapon roster
  • Solid split‑screen co‑op support
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Aging graphics compared to modern titles
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be unstable
  • Limited replayability after unlocking most content
  • 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)
Anonymous

So much fun

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

Anonymous

So much fun

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

Anonymous

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

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

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