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Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden ZSlice, crush, and improvise zombie limbs in a living comic‑book hack‑and‑slash.
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.

Step into a living comic book where Yaida wields a ninja sword and a cyber‑arm loaded with mecha weapons. The game blends brutal hack‑and‑slash combat with over‑the‑top zombie carnage. Players can slice enemies, crush them with the cyber‑arm, or rip off zombie limbs to create makeshift nunchucks. The experience mixes horror, sci‑fi, and dark comedy across three major consoles.

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 over‑the‑top action horror
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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Spark Unlimited, Comcept, Team NINJA
publisher
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Koei Tecmo Games
age rating
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ESRB M
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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46/100
General
msrp
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$59.99
release date
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2014-03-18
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
  • Unique comic‑book visual presentation
  • Varied combat options with sword, cyber‑arm, and improvised weapons
  • Large variety of zombie enemies
  • Available on three major platforms
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
  • Repetitive level design
  • Mixed critical reception (46/100)
  • Limited to single‑player only
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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