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Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Baghdad
Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to BaghdadLead elite SAS or Delta Force squads in realistic tactical combat
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Take command of a four‑man special‑operations team and battle through 15 varied missions across urban, desert, and indoor settings. The game blends squad‑based tactics with authentic weapon physics and AI‑driven enemies for an immersive military experience. Earn experience as you complete objectives, call in air strikes, and commandeer vehicles while coordinating your team’s sniper, heavy weapons, and engineer roles to dominate the battlefield.

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 tactical military shooters
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
2003-09-19
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Specifications
developer
Pivotal Games
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publisher
Gotham Games, SCi Games, Capcom, Square Enix, Buka Entertainment, Mastertronic
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age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
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multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
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critic score
63/100
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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
  • Deep squad‑based tactics with distinct class roles
  • Realistic weapon physics and ballistics
  • Multiple mission paths increase replay value
  • Split‑screen co‑op for local multiplayer
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • AI can be inconsistent in higher difficulty levels
  • Limited online multiplayer options
  • 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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