Underplayed Gems

Counter-Strike 2 (2012)

Counter-Strike 2 cover
Developer
Valve
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 9,722,968 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 381 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A razor-sharp, high-stakes tactical shooter that demands precise aim and coordinated teamwork under constant pressure.

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What players say

Players are split: many love the core gunplay and team play with friends, but a large share say the game is overrun by cheaters and has a weak anti-cheat. Longtime players point to persistent bugs and broken systems that were introduced with the move to CS2, like damage prediction glitches.

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