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Killzone 3
Killzone 3Fight your way off the hostile planet Helghan in this intense sci-fi shooter.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Visari is gone, but the war is far from over as Helghast forces mount a devastating counter-attack, prompting the ISA evacuation of planet Helghan. Outmanned, outgunned, and surrounded, you reassume the role of Sev from Alpha Squad to fight a vindictive enemy in a desperate attempt to escape alive. Building upon its predecessor, the game introduces smoother gameplay, destructive environments, new traversal tools like the jet-pack exoskeleton, and support for 3D TVs alongside an upgraded multiplayer experience and split-screen co-op.

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
Mature sci-fi shooter fans and PlayStation 3 gamers
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2011-02-22
Specifications
developer
Guerrilla Games
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
84/100
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Visually stunning graphics and detailed environments
  • Exciting new jet-pack mechanics
  • Improved and smoother gameplay balance
  • Robust multiplayer and split-screen options
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Single-player campaign features some linear rails-driven sections
  • Story relies heavily on familiar sci-fi tropes
  • Limited to PlayStation 3 platform
  • 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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