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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Gunstar Heroes
Gunstar HeroesFast‑paced sci‑fi shooters with co‑op action and explosive power‑ups.
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.

Gunstar Heroes follows the heroic twins Gunstar Red and Gunstar Blue as they battle a ruthless empire across mountains, mines, strongholds, and the skies. The duo must recover four powerful gems before the enemy can harness their energy to dominate the planet Gunstar 9. Featuring vibrant arcade‑style graphics, a blend of shooter and platform mechanics, and both single‑player and cooperative multiplayer modes, the game delivers relentless action for players seeking classic run‑and‑gun thrills on modern platforms.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Action & Shooter
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Action‑focused gamers
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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Treasure
publisher
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Tec Toy, Sega
age rating
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PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
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60/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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1993-09-09
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Highly responsive controls
  • Rich variety of weapons and combos
  • Exciting cooperative gameplay
  • Memorable boss designs
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited online multiplayer options
  • Pixel art may feel dated to some
  • Difficulty spikes in later stages
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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