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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
PowerUp Heroes
PowerUp HeroesFast‑paced arena fighting with crazy power‑ups for Xbox 360.
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.

PowerUp Heroes is a vibrant, arcade‑style fighting game that pits up to four players against each other in chaotic, fast‑moving battles. Each match is short, explosive, and filled with over‑the‑top abilities that keep the action fresh. Developed by Longtail Studios, the game offers both single‑player challenges and robust multiplayer modes, leveraging Xbox Live for online competition. Its colorful visuals and easy‑to‑learn controls make it ideal for quick pick‑up sessions or extended play with friends.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Free-to-Play
Category
First-Person Shooters
Fighting Games
Best for
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Casual and competitive fighting fans
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
Specifications
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Longtail Studios
publisher
Longtail Studios
age rating
ESRB E10+
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
70/100
General
release date
2011-06-14
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Easy to pick up and play
  • Variety of heroes and power‑ups
  • Strong online multiplayer support
  • Free‑to‑play with regular updates
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited depth for competitive hardcore players
  • Occasional matchmaking latency
  • Microtransactions can affect balance
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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