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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden WarfareExplosive 3D shooter where plants and zombies battle in chaotic multiplayer warfare.
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.

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare brings the beloved franchise into a fast‑paced, third‑person shooter, letting players command quirky plant heroes or relentless zombie foes. The game blends colorful comedy with tactical combat across vibrant, destructible arenas. Team up with friends in co‑op missions or jump into split‑screen multiplayer for frantic, class‑based battles that reward both strategy and slapstick fun.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Casual and competitive shooter fans
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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PopCap Games
publisher
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Electronic Arts
age rating
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ESRB E10+, PEGI 7
multiplayer
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Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
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80/100
General
msrp
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$59.99
release date
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2014-02-18
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Colorful, humorous art style
  • Variety of classes with distinct abilities
  • Strong co‑op and split‑screen options
  • Accessible yet deep shooter mechanics
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited map variety at launch
  • Occasional matchmaking latency
  • Progression can feel grindy for casual players
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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