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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Death Sword
Death SwordClassic sword‑fighting duel with brutal fantasy action
Overview
Description

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.

Death Sword, originally released as Barbarian in 1987, pits a nameless barbarian against rival warriors and an evil wizard in a gritty fantasy world. The game offers both a competitive two‑player mode and a single‑player quest to rescue Princess Mariana from the sorcerer Drax.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Hack & Slash
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Fans of retro fighting games
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Palace Software
publisher
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Superior Software, Palace Software, Epyx, U.S. Gold, Klassix, L.K. Avalon
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
General
release date
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1987-12-30
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Simple, responsive controls
  • Engaging two‑player competitive mode
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound
  • Clear, focused single‑player quest
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited to local multiplayer only
  • No modern save or checkpoint system
  • Graphics may feel dated to new players
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
9
0
User rating
4.5 (4)
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What reviewers say

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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