Underplayed Gems

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012)

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive cover
Developer
Valve, Hidden Path Entertainment
Publisher
Valve
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Genres
Shooter, Tactical
Rating
4.1 of 5, 1,334 player ratings
Main story
about 164 hours
Completionist
about 35900 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tightly tactical, high-stakes team shooter where every round's economy and positioning matters.

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About

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. Two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, compete in objective-based rounds across various game modes including bomb defusal, hostage rescue, and deathmatch. The game features an economy system where players purchase weapons and equipment at the start of each round based on performance in previous rounds. Competitive matchmaking, community servers, and a robust skin trading ecosystem support a large active player base.

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