As someone who started playing CS:GO as an 11-year-old, I have to say, it's a game that left a lasting impression on me. Looking back, I’m baffled that I ever spent time on a dogs**t game like VALORANT when CS:GO was there all along, offering an experience that, in my opinion, is far superior. CS:GO has always been a classic with its intense gameplay, tactical depth, and iconic maps that kept me hooked for years.

Now, with the release of CS2, the experience has been elevated to a new level. However, I can’t help but feel that Valve missed an opportunity by releasing CS2 as an update rather than as a standalone game. The decision to merge CS:GO into CS2 sparked a lot of controversy within the community, with many players upset over the changes and the loss of the original game in the process. Releasing CS2 as a new game might have preserved the legacy of CS:GO while giving CS2 the fresh start it deserved.

That said, both versions have their merits, and I genuinely enjoy the enhancements CS2 brings to the table. The updated graphics, refined mechanics, and overall improvements make it a worthy successor to CS:GO. While I have fond memories of CS:GO, I’ve fully transitioned to playing CS2 now, and I’m loving it.

In the end, despite the community’s mixed reactions, I think CS2 is a fantastic evolution of the game we all loved. It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of the Counter-Strike series, and even with the controversy surrounding its release, it’s clear that CS2 is here to carry the torch forward for a new generation of players.

As someone who started playing CS:GO as an 11-year-old, I have to say, it's a game that left a lasting impression on me. Looking back, I’m baffled that I ever spent time on a dogs**t game like VALORANT when CS:GO was there all along, offering an experience that, in my opinion, is far superior. CS:GO has always been a classic with its intense gameplay, tactical depth, and iconic maps that kept me hooked for years. Now, with the release of CS2, the experience has been elevated to a new level. However, I can’t help but feel that Valve missed an opportunity by releasing CS2 as an update rather than as a standalone game. The decision to merge CS:GO into CS2 sparked a lot of controversy within the community, with many players upset over the changes and the loss of the original game in the process. Releasing CS2 as a new game might have preserved the legacy of CS:GO while giving CS2 the fresh start it deserved. That said, both versions have their merits, and I genuinely enjoy the enhancements CS2 brings to the table. The updated graphics, refined mechanics, and overall improvements make it a worthy successor to CS:GO. While I have fond memories of CS:GO, I’ve fully transitioned to playing CS2 now, and I’m loving it. In the end, despite the community’s mixed reactions, I think CS2 is a fantastic evolution of the game we all loved. It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of the Counter-Strike series, and even with the controversy surrounding its release, it’s clear that CS2 is here to carry the torch forward for a new generation of players.