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Counter-Strike 2 vs Guilty Gear Dust Strikers

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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Guilty Gear Dust Strikers
Guilty Gear Dust StrikersFast‑paced DS fighting action with 21 characters and 6 game modes
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.

Guilty Gear Dust Strikers brings the iconic sci‑fi fighting franchise to the Nintendo DS, featuring all 21 characters from previous titles. Players battle across dual screens, navigating traps and using classic moves like Psych Burst and Roman Cancel. The game includes Arcade, Story, VS Battle, and a suite of 10 mini‑games, plus a Robo‑Ky customization mode and 4‑player wireless matches where the last fighter standing wins.

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 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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Arc System Works, Studio XELFLEX
publisher
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Majesco Entertainment
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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45/100
General
release date
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2006-05-25
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Large roster of 21 characters
  • Dual‑screen combat adds depth
  • Robust multiplayer via wireless
  • Variety of mini‑games for extra content
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited to Nintendo DS platform
  • Low critic score indicates mixed reception
  • Controls can feel cramped on handheld
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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