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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Samurai Warriors 3
Samurai Warriors 3Lead legendary samurai into epic Sengoku battles with fast-paced hack-and-slash action.
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.

Samurai Warriors 3 is a hack and slash game set during Japan's Sengoku period, letting players control historic warriors and cut through massive enemy forces. The game features a Spirit Gauge for combo extensions, a Dojo for character creation, and multiple play modes including Story, Free, and Historical. The Wii version adds a special mode based on The Mysterious Murasame Castle with the character Takamaru, and the title supports single‑player, multiplayer, co‑operative and split‑screen experiences.

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 historical 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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Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Omega Force
publisher
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Koei Tecmo, Nintendo
age rating
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PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
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60/100
General
msrp
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$59.99
release date
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2009-12-03
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Large variety of historic characters with unique weapons
  • Engaging Spirit Gauge combo system
  • Multiple game modes including a special Wii exclusive
  • Supports local co‑op and split‑screen play
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Repetitive enemy AI can become predictable
  • Story mode pacing is uneven across chapters
  • Limited online multiplayer options
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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