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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Muramasa: The Demon BladeA hand‑drawn action‑RPG where ninja warriors battle cursed swords in mythic Japan
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.

Set in the mystical Genroku era, Muramasa: The Demon Blade immerses players in a world of cursed Demon Blades, vengeful spirits, and a power‑hungry shogun. Choose a male ninja or female kunoichi and master swordplay, magic, and ninja techniques as you traverse beautifully illustrated side‑scrolling stages. The game blends hack‑and‑slash combat with RPG progression, offering vertical and horizontal level design, deep weapon upgrades, and a narrative steeped in Japanese folklore. Its single‑player experience delivers a challenging yet rewarding adventure for fans of action and fantasy history.

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
Fans of action RPGs and Japanese mythology
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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Vanillaware
publisher
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Ignition Entertainment, Marvelous Entertainment, Rising Star Games
age rating
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ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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85/100
General
msrp
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$39.99
release date
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2009-04-09
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Stunning hand‑drawn artwork
  • Deep weapon upgrade system
  • Engaging single‑player story
  • Responsive ninja combat
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited to single-player mode
  • High difficulty spikes for newcomers
  • Original release platform not listed
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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