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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Metal Slug 2
Metal Slug 2Classic run‑and‑gun action with chaotic co‑op mayhem
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.

The game supports both solo and cooperative play, letting friends team up locally or online to tackle the relentless action together. Its blend of humor, explosive set‑pieces, and tight controls has made it a lasting favorite in arcades and 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
Arcade enthusiasts, retro gamers
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
DotEmu, SNK, M2
publisher
SNK Playmore, SNK, D4 Enterprise
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
80/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
1998-01-02
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Retro graphics with modern polish
  • Robust co‑op mode
  • Varied weapon selection
  • High replay value
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited story depth
  • Occasional performance hiccups on older Android devices
  • No native split‑screen on console versions
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
9
0
User rating
4.5 (4)
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What reviewers say

Counter-Strike 2 Reviews

4.5 (4)
Anonymous

So much fun

Counter-Strike 2 has been my go-to lately. Pure skill-based gunplay. One gripe: steep learning curve. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

Sunk way too many hours into Counter-Strike 2. Pure skill-based gunplay. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

Been playing Counter-Strike 2 with friends. Huge esports scene. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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