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3.1 hrs last two weeks / 840.4 hrs on record (837.3 hrs at review time)
Posted: 27 Jan @ 4:56am
Updated: 27 Jan @ 4:56am

"Counter-Strike 2: Where You'll Be Killed by a 12-Year-Old with a Better Internet Connection"

Ah, Counter-Strike 2. The game that makes you feel like an absolute god when you get a headshot, but also like a complete potato when you miss a shot from two feet away. It's the game where tactical brilliance meets "I can’t believe I got shot through a wall again" and somehow it all works together in the most frustratingly addictive way.

Gameplay? Think "Teamwork" But Also "Everyone's Just Out for Themselves"

The objective is simple: Terrorists plant bombs, Counter-Terrorists defuse bombs, and you either win or get shot in the head. There are no respawns, so the tension is real. You’ll spend 90% of the round buying the perfect guns, strategizing with your team, and setting up a perfect ambush, only to be one-tapped by someone in the back of the map who’s been camping with an AWP. It's like a symphony of failure and victory, but mostly failure.

Graphics? They Haven't Changed Since 2004... And We’re Okay With That

Let’s be real: The graphics aren’t what they used to be—mainly because they still look like they were made in the early 2000s. But that’s part of the charm! The textures may be a little blurry, but the rush of adrenaline you get when you rush mid on Dust 2 makes up for it. Sure, the walls look like they were painted by a toddler with a crayon, but your ability to dodge grenades isn’t going to change because of that, right?

The People? Rage? Oh, It’s Definitely Coming

Counter-Strike 2 is a game that teaches you about human nature. You’ll meet friendly, tactical geniuses who make callouts like they’re on a military mission. Then, you’ll meet the other 90% of players, who’ll yell at you for your "noob" moves, despite the fact they were probably the ones running into the enemy spawn with a knife. And let’s not even get started on the smurfs (players who are way too good for their rank)—they’re like a special breed of chaos in an already chaotic world.

Weapons? It's All About the "Economy" (and Not in the Fun Way)

Ah, the economy system. You’ve never known true heartbreak until you’ve bought an AWP, been shot in the face with a pistol, and then have to spend the next two rounds with a knife. The guns are all beautifully balanced (except when the guy on the other team has an AWP and you have a Glock), and every match feels like an intense game of "Can We Get Enough Money for the Good Guns?" Spoiler: You probably won’t.

Conclusion:

Counter-Strike 2 is the perfect blend of competitive madness, rage, and fleeting moments of pure joy. You’ll get frustrated, you’ll get sniped, and you’ll probably yell at your screen a lot. But when you win a round with a perfect strategy, it feels like you’ve just solved world peace. That is, until the next round starts and you get killed by someone hiding behind a box with an AK.

Rating: 9/10 – Will make you question your life choices, but also make you come back for more.
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2 Comments
skL B>Backpacks 27 Jan @ 12:24pm 
hahaha, sure!
suny 27 Jan @ 12:20pm 
Needs correction . 12 yo with a worse internet connection