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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
No More Heroes 2: Desperate StruggleTravis Touchdown fights back to the top of the assassin rankings.
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.

Travis Touchdown, the punk anti‑hero, finds himself at the bottom of the United Assassins Association and must battle his way back to No. 1. The sequel expands the chaotic, anime‑inspired world with bigger boss fights and the ability to wield two swords at once. With a blend of hack‑and‑slash combat, over‑the‑top humor, and adventure‑style exploration, the game delivers a uniquely stylized action experience on PC and Nintendo Switch.

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‑packed, comedic hack‑and‑slash 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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Grasshopper Manufacture
publisher
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Marvelous Entertainment, Marvelous, Marvelous Europe Ltd., XSEED Games, Rising Star Games
age rating
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PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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79/100
General
msrp
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$59.99
release date
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2010-01-26
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Innovative dual‑sword combat system
  • Memorable, humor‑filled storyline
  • Large, varied boss encounters
  • Available on both PC and Switch
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Single‑player only, no multiplayer mode
  • Occasional performance dips on Switch
  • Steep learning curve for combat combos
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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