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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Shinobi
ShinobiRescue hostages and defeat bosses in fast‑paced ninja 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.

The game features unlimited shuriken, close‑range punches and kicks, and a power‑up that transforms your attacks into explosive gunfire and katana slashes. Master timing, memorize enemy patterns, and use the one‑time ninja magic per stage to clear the screen and achieve high scores.

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 action 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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Team Shinobi
publisher
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Asmik Corporation, Virgin Mastertronic, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., The Sales Curve
age rating
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PEGI 12, ESRB E10+
multiplayer
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Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
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60/100
General
msrp
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$19.99
release date
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1987-11-16
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Classic arcade feel with tight controls
  • Varied power‑up system adds strategic depth
  • Challenging boss encounters
  • High replay value for score hunting
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • One‑hit death can be unforgiving
  • Limited continues reduce accessibility
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
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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