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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Def Jam Vendetta
Def Jam VendettaHip‑hop legends clash in a street‑style wrestling brawl
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.

Def Jam Vendetta blends the world of Def Jam recording artists with underground wrestling, letting players control 45 iconic musicians in a 3D fighting arena. Developed by AKI Corporation and EA Canada, the game delivers a story mode packed with drama and a variety of multiplayer match types for up to four players on PlayStation 2.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Fans of hip‑hop and wrestling
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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AKI Corporation, EA Canada
publisher
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EA Sports BIG
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player, Split screen
critic score
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30/100
General
msrp
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$49.99
release date
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2003-04-01
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Authentic 3D models of real musicians
  • Large animation library creates smooth combat
  • Multiple multiplayer modes including tag‑team
  • Engaging story mode with drama
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Critically low review scores
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 platform
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
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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