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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Renegade
RenegadeClassic side‑scroll beat ’em up where a lone vigilante rescues his girlfriend
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.

Renegade puts you in the shoes of a street‑wise vigilante battling gangs across four distinct urban stages, from a subway platform to a mobster’s hideout. The game features fixed two‑screen arenas, a simple three‑button control scheme, and a cycle of increasing difficulty after each rescue. Originally released in 1987 by Technos Japan, the title has been ported to modern consoles, bringing retro hack‑and‑slash action to the 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
Retro arcade beat‑em‑up 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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Technos Japan
publisher
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Arc System Works, Taito, Aksys Games
age rating
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ESRB E10+, PEGI 7
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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39/100
General
release date
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1987-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Authentic retro beat‑em‑up feel
  • Simple yet deep combat system
  • Varied enemy and boss designs
  • Easy to pick up for newcomers
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited scrolling reduces level variety
  • One‑player only, no co‑op
  • Low critical score reflects dated graphics
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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