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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
The Revenge of Shinobi
The Revenge of ShinobiJoe Musashi returns for vengeance against Neo Zeed in classic side‑scroll 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 Revenge of Shinobi continues the legendary Shinobi saga, pitting Joe Musashi against the revived crime syndicate Neo Zeed after they murder his teacher and kidnap his fiancée. This title, originally released in 1989, was the first Shinobi game built exclusively for home consoles, delivering fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash gameplay across multiple platforms.

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 retro action platformers
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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Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
publisher
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Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation, Tec Toy, Sega
age rating
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ESRB E10+, PEGI 12
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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80/100
General
msrp
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$9.99
release date
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1989-12-02
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Faithful recreation of the original arcade experience
  • Tight, responsive controls ideal for platforming
  • Rich retro soundtrack enhances immersion
  • Broad platform availability
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • No save‑state or checkpoint system
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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