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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear - Black Thorn
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear - Black ThornLead elite counter-terrorism operatives through intense tactical missions and multiplayer combat.
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear - Black Thorn is a tactical first-person shooter that expands upon the acclaimed Rogue Spear universe. Players are thrust into high-stakes counter-terrorism operations featuring a gripping new single-player campaign and robust multiplayer options. Building upon the foundation of its predecessor, this standalone expansion introduces a variety of new weaponry, maps, and gameplay modes, including the unique Lone Wolf multiplayer mode. It challenges players to master strategic planning, precise execution, and careful team management to neutralize threats across diverse global locations.

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
Tactical shooter fans and strategy gamers
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Red Storm Entertainment
publisher
Ubi Soft
age rating
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
70/100
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
General
release date
2001-10-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging new single-player missions with a compelling story
  • Exciting new multiplayer-only maps and modes like Lone Wolf
  • Diverse arsenal featuring 14 new weapons
  • Retains all the classic tactical game types from Rogue Spear
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Graphics show their age by modern gaming standards
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers to tactical shooters
  • Limited to PC platform availability
  • 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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