Underplayed Gems

Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (2004)

Counter-Strike: Condition Zero cover
Developer
Valve
Genres
Action
Rating
4.6 of 5, 28,194 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical shooter where careful teamwork and precise aim define every encounter.

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What players say

Players praise the bots and short campaign as a good way to learn Counter-Strike, but note the single player is just multiplayer maps with bots. The multiplayer community is small, and some experience crashes.

Screenshots

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