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Assassin's Creed III
Assassin's Creed IIIExperience the American Revolution through the eyes of a legendary Assassin
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Set in the turbulent era of the American Revolution, Assassin's Creed III follows Connor Kenway as he fights for freedom and uncovers a secret war between Assassins and Templars. The game blends historical events with a richly detailed open world, allowing players to explore colonial cities, frontier wilderness, and iconic battles. With a seamless mix of stealth, combat, and naval warfare, players can engage in land missions, sea battles, and multiplayer skirmishes, all while experiencing a deep narrative that intertwines personal drama with historic milestones.

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
Historical action‑adventure fans
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2012-10-30
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Specifications
developer
Ubisoft Montreal
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publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
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age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 18
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
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critic score
81/100
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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
  • Stunning period‑accurate environments
  • Deep, story‑driven campaign
  • Innovative naval combat system
  • Robust multiplayer options
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Occasional frame‑rate drops on older hardware
  • Repetitive side‑mission design
  • Stealth mechanics can feel unforgiving
  • 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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