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Counter-Strike: Source - PC
About this item
- Single-elimination, team-based online shooter
- Completely overhauled with better graphics, new characters, items, and environments
- Package includes Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and Day of Defeat: Source
- Real-world physics adds depth the gameplay
- Internet connection required for online play
Product information
ASIN | B000AOJ7FK |
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Release date | September 26, 2005 |
Customer Reviews |
3.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #112,718 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #4,280 in PC-compatible Games |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches; 5.6 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | 71608 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
Manufacturer | Electronic Arts |
Date First Available | September 13, 2007 |
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Blending single elimination, team-based gameplay with the notion of an economy to produce an online action experience of incredible depth and realism, Counter-Strike is the most played multi-player online action game in the world. With Counter-Strike: Source, the now legendary game has been given a complete overhaul, with graphic enhancements such as higher polygon models, shadows and reflective water to add dimension to the new characters, items, and environments. Counter-Strike: Source also contains all new maps.
In addition to the award-winning Counter-Strike gameplay, this package also includes Half-Life 2: Deathmatch--featuring fast action gameplay in physically simulated environments--and Day of Defeat: Source, Valve's World War II online action thriller set in the European theater of operations.
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Customers like the quality, value, and graphics of the video game. They mention it's a great online game, with awesome graphics. They're also happy with multiplayer fps. However, some complain about the key functionality and code.
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Customers like the quality of the video game software. They mention that it's a great online game, with good players. They also say that the game is enjoyable and never gets old.
"Counter-Strike: Source is an amazing game. Not only that, but it is also a very competitive and very punishing...." Read more
"The game itself is fantastic. Very enjoyable when you find a server without hackers. I ordered the game used expecting an awesome deal...." Read more
"this game is awesome. i love this game u can play on counter strike source,half life 2 and the other game ...." Read more
"This is a fantastic game, as the title states...." Read more
Customers find the value of the video game software to be well worth the money. They say the game is a lot of fun, has a great price, and the replay value is unlimited. Customers also mention that the graphics look good at the price.
"...I strongly suggest this game, it is worth the money even if you can get it for $19.99 on steam because it comes with the extra games, and you get..." Read more
"...I was looking for, this is an awsome game, good graphics, and no that expensive, which is good for my budget, the costumer service is great, the..." Read more
"...the adults get off work and are almost too good buy this it is money well spent" Read more
"lots of fun still. Although its been out for a long time. got a great price and the game is a lot of fun." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the video game. They say the game looks great for its age and the wounds look good on corpses.
"...I will say that this is an eight year old game, and while it looks great for a game of its age, the players have had eight years of experience...." Read more
"...Let me say that the graphics are good. Not F.E.A.R. good, or Doom 3 good, but still a huge improvement over the original Counter-Strike...." Read more
"...Then comes Source with awesome graphics. Before buying here, i had tried in my friend's comp...." Read more
"...CS:S have millions of online users all over the world, custom maps, look great...." Read more
Customers say the multiplayer fps is amazing, a great game, and a must-own for FPS lovers.
"...But Counter Strike itself is a great game. Must-own for FPS lovers." Read more
"...cant its was game of the year like 4 years amazing fps great mutiplayer game great solid game play" Read more
"Still remains one of the greatest Multiplayer FPS of all time...." Read more
Customers find the video game simple but addicting, with a great deal of strategy involved.
"...It's insanely addicting, and a lot of fun...." Read more
"...There's a great deal of strategy involved too...." Read more
"...It is simple but so addicting. The mix of guns and different games you can play put a good mix into the game...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the key functionality of the video game software. They mention that the key didn't work, it was already used, and that copies without product keys are useless.
"...Copies without product keys are useless. Spend $20 on a new copy." Read more
"...Its a great game, but I had to return my copy because the key would not work on my computer." Read more
"...game at the time of the purchase in 2009 because the keys included on the game didn't work...." Read more
"Yeah you get all four cds to install the game but you don't get a product key so in my opinion this is a rip off don't buy from this place!!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the code of the video game software. They mention that it arrived without the product code and activation code.
"...It arrived on time, but without the product code! Why would anyone sell a PC game without a product key? I can't even use the game without Steam!..." Read more
"It didn't come with the activation code." Read more
"this is useless disk, no code" Read more
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In each game, there are two groups, the Counter-Terrorists and the Terrorists, and there are two game modes - Defusal and Hostage Rescue. In defusal, the Terrorists place a bomb in one of the two bomb spots, and the Counter-Terrorists have to defuse it in a set amount of time. In hostage rescue, the Terrorists have to stop the Counter-Terrorists from rescuing four hostages. In either of these modes, though, you can also just kill all of the opposing team and the round is over. Besides these modes, there are also user-made modes, like Gun Game, Deathrun, and Surf. Every game mode that I have played has been a blast, and I've clocked over a hundred hours in 3 months. It's insanely addicting, and a lot of fun.
Although, I will say that this is an eight year old game, and while it looks great for a game of its age, the players have had eight years of experience. I would suggest playing against bots or friends before going into a server.
Gameplay:
Let me start by explaining the style of this game. First of all this game is only multiplayer; although players could set up a closed server with just them and bots. Secondly, it does not have a typical respawn method of most games. Dead players do not respawn immediately; instead they respawn after the round is won. This most often occurs when all of the players of one team are eliminated, but may also occur by either rescuing all hostages or defusing bomb (depending on map). This means that you may have to wait two or three or even up to five minutes until you can respawn if you die early on in the round. Waiting can be tedious. While you are dead you are placed in spectator mode where you watch other players which can help you learn new tactics. Additionally, it creates more excitement because when you die- it's as if you are dead. It also puts a check into strategies so that suicide missions are reduced. Players can choose a skin of what their character looks like, but all units have the same speed and abilities. Players purchase weapons and accessories with money they have received. Money is received in portions determined by the server each round plus bonuses for the following: team win, kills, completed objectives, and other miscellaneous factors. As a side note, your player cannot take a lot of hits before he dies. For instance, with many weapons one hit in the head will kill you. Running while create an audible footstep sound as will reloading which may alert enemies of your presence whereas walking is completely silent. Weapons have a spread and recoil features meaning that if you hold the trigger down on an automatic weapon your bullets will fly all over the place from the recoil. So players with automatic weapons will need to limit their fire to a couple rounds a time in order to maintain accuracy. The game as many mods available such as deathmatch, surf, and zombie; but I will not get into these.
Complaints:
The game can be very frustrating to new players. First of all this game has been online for years now, and many of its players come from the similar title CounterStrike 1.6 and may have many years of counterstrike experience. Additionally, newer players can be discouraged by the fact that they can die very easily from just running out into the battlefield and dying instantly. This creates a problem since the newer players may get almost no play time making it difficult to gain experience and skills. And with all online games cheating creates a huge disadvantage as some of the `top players' may have cheats enabling them to see through walls or get easier headshots and various other abilities. Although Valve has created VAC (Valve Anti Cheat), it is somewhat ineffective since `haxers' can simply purchase a subscription to their hacks and get updated files that are immune to VAC.
The Magnum Sniper rifle can usually kill a player with one shot and many players have become so skilled with the weapon that they can kill several members of the opposite team creating a huge disadvantage. Although, some servers have placed limitations on sniper rifles.
Players can effectively snipe players using a less expensive weapons because the accuracy is the same for the first bullet. One bullet with the AK-47 to the head, or two bullets with the M4 or the Dessert Eagle will kill. So if a player has a larger screen and good eyes they can easily snipe enemies from very far away without being seen.
Some servers require various files to be downloaded which may take a while.
All players can create a customizable `spray' which they can spray anywhere in the map (floors, walls) of any image they choose. This may create an environment where they are pornographic images plastered all over the walls of the game. However, this can be worked around by setting the decal limit to zero.
Day of Defeat:
Day of Defeat is similar to CounterStrike Source except that it features an instant respawn (after 10 seconds or so) and instead of purchasing weapons you select a player class that has certain weapons. The objective is to capture all of the base checkpoints. The game is fun and runs on the same game engine (source) but the gameplay is fundamentally different.
Half Life 2 Deathmatch:
Half Life 2 Deathmatch is similar to Day of Defeat except that players can take more damage, and weapons are found not selected at spawn. I personally find HL2 Deathmatch to be a little bit too fast paced and chaotic.
Summary:
The game offers such a great depth of strategy for each individual player. Each weapon may be mastered from knives to sniper rifles. Players will gain an appreciation for their skill and be proud of what they can do once they begin to develop the basics of counterstrike game play. I have to say that I normally do not like online play games but this is one of my favorite games. Once I became good enough to have a kill to death ratio of 1:1 I loved the game and have been playing ever since! I think what makes this game so fun is the fact that it is so hard to be good at it that once you are you can feel quite accomplished. This is a game that I do not believe can ever be fully mastered. It is a magnificent game that requires much skill and patience.
I can only recommend this game to serious and committed gamers, therefore I can only give the title 3 stars as it has no single player and more importantly I do not feel that it brings balanced and enjoyable gameplay to new players. I think more casual gamers will be frustrated by this game. If you are the guy or gal that chooses easy when they are playing campaigns I do not recommend this game. But if you are looking for the next level in gaming or interested in professional gaming I think this is a game you must have.
As you play, you'll earn money for kills and deaths to be put towards better guns, armor, and equipment. In each map, you start in a designated buy area where you'll be able to buy pistols, sub-machine guns, rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, armor, and grenades. The most expensive weapons can't be bought in the first round, and you'll accrue money through deaths or kills to purchase them. There's a great deal of strategy involved too. You don't want an entire team of snipers or SMG soldiers, so you have to adapt your playing style to your teammates and the needs for the mission. Smoke grenades come in handy in maps with hallways and crates while sniper rifles are especially effective at taking out foes in the larger maps.
More than Call of Duty, Halo, or Team Fortress, Counter-Strike is a realistic first person shooter. You can't just run around and knife people with ease. Your character is fragile and can be killed by only a couple bullets. And you won't be calling in attack choppers, stealth bombers, or EMPs to wipe out the handful of foes you'll confront on your tiny map. Instead, Counter-Strike focuses on close-quarters combat and a no-frills arsenal.
I Recomend you to buy this game is super AWESOME !!!!!!
As you play, you'll earn money for kills and deaths to be put towards better guns, armor, and equipment. In each map, you start in a designated buy area where you'll be able to buy pistols, sub-machine guns, rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns, armor, and grenades. The most expensive weapons can't be bought in the first round, and you'll accrue money through deaths or kills to purchase them. There's a great deal of strategy involved too. You don't want an entire team of snipers or SMG soldiers, so you have to adapt your playing style to your teammates and the needs for the mission. Smoke grenades come in handy in maps with hallways and crates while sniper rifles are especially effective at taking out foes in the larger maps.
More than Call of Duty, Halo, or Team Fortress, Counter-Strike is a realistic first person shooter. You can't just run around and knife people with ease. Your character is fragile and can be killed by only a couple bullets. And you won't be calling in attack choppers, stealth bombers, or EMPs to wipe out the handful of foes you'll confront on your tiny map. Instead, Counter-Strike focuses on close-quarters combat and a no-frills arsenal.
I Recomend you to buy this game is super AWESOME !!!!!!