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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Metal Slug 7
Metal Slug 7Classic run‑and‑gun chaos returns with fresh weapons and humor.
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.

Metal Slug 7 brings the beloved side‑scrolling shooter to modern platforms, delivering fast‑paced action, over‑the‑top explosions, and the series' signature comedic style. Players blast through hordes of enemies across varied war‑torn stages, collecting power‑ups and rescuing hostages. The game retains the arcade feel of its predecessors while adding new vehicles, weapons, and challenge modes, making it a nostalgic yet refreshed experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.

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
Arcade shooter enthusiasts
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
SNK Playmore
publisher
SNK Playmore, Ignition Entertainment, All Interactive Distributuion
age rating
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
68/100
General
msrp
$9.99
release date
2008-07-22
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Fast‑paced, satisfying gunplay
  • Rich variety of weapons and vehicles
  • Humorous, over‑the‑top visual style
  • Replay value through secrets and challenges
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited to single‑player and local co‑op only
  • Difficulty spikes in later stages
  • Short overall campaign length
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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