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Homefront
HomefrontFight for freedom in a near-future occupied America in this cinematic FPS.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Homefront is a cinematic first-person shooter set in a 2027 America that has been crippled by an energy crisis and occupied by a North Korean military force. Players step into the shoes of a civilian resistance fighter, navigating suburban battlegrounds and urban environments to take back their homeland. Crafted with a compelling single-player story by John Milius, the game combines intense infantry combat with vehicle-based warfare. Alongside its narrative campaign, Homefront delivers a robust multiplayer experience that plunges players into large-scale warfare for control of a land stripped of freedom.

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.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
FPS fans and military shooter enthusiasts
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2011-03-15
Specifications
developer
Digital Extremes, Kaos Studios
publisher
Spike, THQ
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
74/100
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Compelling single-player story by John Milius
  • Immersive near-future occupied American setting
  • Robust multiplayer mode for online competition
  • Diverse mix of infantry and vehicle combat
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Campaign length is relatively short
  • Multiplayer community has declined over time
  • Scripted sequences limit open-world exploration
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
9
User rating
Not enough data
4.5 (4)

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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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