1. Jump into a match featuring unique twists on classic gameplay. At the end of the match, vote on the next War Game to play. Official description War Games is a collection of game modes that consist of twists on classic gameplay, initially released for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in the May 23, 2017 update with Operation Hydra as one of the three Hydra Events, alongside Wingman and Weapons.
2. Quiet and always available, the knife has a fast, low-damage primary attack and a slow, high-damage secondary attack. A backstab will earn quiet players an instant kill. Official description The Knife is the basic melee weapon in the Counter-Strike series. It is available to all players by default and cannot be dropped, with the exception of the Danger Zonegame mode in Counter-Strike: Global.

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About CS:GO

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based first person shooter gameplay the original Counter-Strike pioneered when it launched in 1999. Two teams compete in multiple rounds of objective-based game modes with the goal of winning enough rounds to win the match.

CS:GO features new maps, characters, and weapons and delivers updated versions of the classic Counter-Strike maps like Dust, Inferno, Nuke, Train, and more. In addition, CS:GO introduces new game modes like Arms Race, Flying Scoutsman and Wingman, and features online matchmaking and Competitive Skill Groups.

Game Modes

Competitive

This is the classic game mode that put Counter-Strike on the map. Two teams of five compete in a best-of-30 match using standard competitive Counter-Strike rules.

Players must purchase armor, weapons, defuse or rescue kits, and manage their in-game economy to maximize their chance of success. The first team to win 16 rounds in either Bomb Defusal or Hostage Rescue game modes wins the match.

Competitive offers unique Skill Groups players can earn and display, beginning with Silver 1 and progressing up to The Global Elite. Join a match on your own or form a team and queue for a match together!

Wingman

Queue by yourself or grab a friend in this 2v2 best-of-16 game mode on single bomb site maps. Players earn a Skill Group exclusive to Wingman and play using the Competitive Bomb Defusal ruleset. Buy weapons, armor, and defuse kits in an effort to plant the bomb or defend the bomb site!

Casual

Ready to play some Counter-Strike but don’t want to commit to a full 30 round match? Find a Casual match and play at your own pace in this drop-in, drop-out game mode.

In Casual mode players automatically receive armor and defusal kits, play with a simplified economy, and team damage has been turned off. Join a game and begin mastering CS:GO’s fundamentals!

Deathmatch

This fast-paced Casual game mode allows instant respawns and encourages rapid engagements. After spawning, players have a limited amount of time to buy weapons of their choice and engage the enemy.

Kills with different weapons are worth different point amounts, and throughout the match players will be given bonus points for achieving kills with selected weapons. Respawn immediately and get back to the fight!

Arms Race

Arms race is a gun-progression mode featuring instant respawning designed for rapid close quarters combat.

Players gain new weapons immediately after registering a kill as they work their way through each weapon in the game. Get a kill with the final weapon, the golden knife, and win the match!

Demolition

In Demolition players take turns attacking and defending a single bombsite in a series of maps designed for fast-paced gameplay.

Players are automatically granted a starting weapon and advance through a sequence of firearms when they register a kill. The more kills you earn the further you’ll advance towards stronger weapons which give your team an advantage, like powerful sniper rifles!

Flying Scoutsman

This Casual 8v8 game mode features reduced gravity, does not penalize players for shooting while moving, and only allows two weapons – SSG 08 sniper rifles and knives. Take to the skies and eliminate your enemies; the first team to 9 rounds wins!

History

In 1999 Counter-Strike was released as a mod for Half-Life. As the game progressed from a beta to a full release, it refined the classic gameplay that has come to define competitive shooters and produced a dedicated community that has followed the game since its first release.

Through each of its iterations – 1.6, Source, and Global Offensive – Counter-Strike has been the de facto benchmark of a player’s first person shooter skill. Teams from around the world demonstrate their abilities and strategies in local, regional, and international tournaments streamed to millions of viewers across the globe.

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You can’t have a conversation about first-person shooters without Counter-Strike. Its current iteration, Global Offensive (CS:GO), has captivated gaming and esports audiences alike since its inception in 2012, and continues to improve upon a winning formula. Now free to play (F2P), with a Prime option (more on that later), the game has a wonderfully simple premise – the terrorist team wants to plant the bomb and blow up the map before the counter-terrorists can stop them. Kill your opponents or win the map objective. You have the chance to play for both sides; first team to win 16 out of 30 possible rounds. Easy enough, right? Yet the nuances take years to master. It has arguably the highest skill ceiling in gaming and the learning curve ascends a balance between honing your twitch aim (make your shots or die) and tactical knowledge (positioning, timing; it all counts).

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Addictive gameplay

Ultimately, the addictive gameplay hooks people. Each two-minute round offers a new chance for you to make that highlight reel hero shot, and if not, well, just one more round…

Up for the challenge? You’ll need a Steam account to get started for the PC version which most people play. Recently Valve added a F2P version that pits you against other F2P opponents. You could consider this the beginner's trial area. If you decide to plop down $15 for Prime, you can play with other Prime members. It also aims to attract PUBG and Fortnite players with its battle royale Danger Zone game mode, which came out at the same time as the F2P option. Either way you choose, the UI is easy to navigate and you’re presented with a dashboard. On the left hand side, you can choose to play CS:GO; set yourself as “Looking For”, which lets you notify others of your intentional game mode; Inventory where you which lets you customize your weaponry among other personal touches; Watch Matches and Tournaments for a built-in esports viewing capability; and settings. On the right hand side, there is your social tab that shows your profile, achievements, rank, and friends.

Now, let’s focus on the Play CS:GO tab and take a look at the game modes. Game modes:

• Casual: variable number of players pitting Terrorists vs. Counter-Terrorists across Defusal maps or less common Hostage maps. Defusal maps are the bread and butter here, and the focus of the competitive play. It’s the map type to master. On a Defusal map, the Terrorist team has one player with the bomb and the objective is to reach one of two bomb sites (called A site or B site), plant the bomb, and defend it in time for the bomb to explode. The Counter-Terrorists start on the opposite side of the map and must protect the bomb sites or kill the Terrorists. Terrorists have the advantage of being on offense and potentially all rushing to a single bomb site, while the Counter-Terrorists have to play reactively and defend both sites. This all leads to dynamic play. As a Counter-Terrorist, retaking a bombsite from defending Terrorists with the bomb planted is a treat. The game always tries to keep the number of players on each side even. There are 15 rounds of play before teams switch. First team to 16 rounds wins. For example, if your team scores a perfect 15-0 Terrorist side, you must win at least 1 Counter-Terrorist round to beat the game.

• Competitive: the same concept as casual, but teams are locked into 5v5. The matchmaking system does its best to match players with others of their skill level. This is what the professionals play.

• Deathmatch: uses the same maps as Casual and Competitive, but there is no defusal or hostage retrieval objective. There are no rounds. You spawn at random locations on the map with a chosen weapon and your only objective is to score kills. This is a fast-action mode with virtually no down time to hone your aim and weapons skills.

• Danger Zone: Battle Royale similar to Fortnite or PUBG for up to 18 players.

• Wingman: a scaled down version of Competitive that’s 2v2 and a single bomb site.

• War Games: three sub modes here of Arms Race and Demolition (kill enemies to upgrade your weapon) and Flying Scoutsman (less gravity and only a rifle and knife). No matter which you choose, understand that all game modes are played on a map. There are a dozen to learn, each with its unique layout and motif (desert, arctic, urban, and so forth). Map knowledge is critical to playing well. Often, success relies not on having the best hand-eye coordination but rather the best battlefield awareness. That knowledge of where to expect your opponents and the optimal path to a bombsite come with time. At the start of each round, players can spend money on their arsenal for that round. If you win, you keep your weapon. Part of the strategy in CS:GO is weapon mastery – each one has a weapon with unique firing behavior – and money management. It behooves any player to be lethal with a pistol as much as an assault rifle. If you lose too many rounds in a row, you can’t afford the best weapons.

So what’s it like to play?

In two words, difficult fun. It’s a game of precision that rewards pinpoint accuracy and detailed knowledge of the maps and weaponry. There are no rocket launchers and splash damage, so it’s hard to get lucky. But random chance having little bearing on your success makes your accomplishments all the sweeter. Valve has done a great job making the learning curve less daunting. The F2P option should stick you with other newcomers, and if you’re willing to try Prime, the matchmaking system keeps things approachable. If you keep with it beyond the noobie phase, you’re in for one of the best competitive games out there. Speaking of which, the esports angle makes it more than just a game. It’s a bona fide global sport you can follow with teams typically of single nationalities in a constant Olympic style battle with one another. There are dozens of league matches and tournaments on Twitch almost daily with many websites devoted to the game. Plenty of friends of mine haven’t played Counter-Strike in years but still tune into the occasional pro match. Some argue that it’s best as a spectator sport.

AlternativesNewcomers can consider a host of other FPS multiplayer games on the PC. Warface emulates the CS:GO formula by focusing on tactical modern military combat with 5v5 matches, but it doesn’t offer the same polish or nearly the same fan base. Overwatch is similar in objective-based maps and a focus on team work; however, it uses a character system, in which you choose a specific character with its own set of abilities. Learning these characters and a constant rebalancing act by the devs present a different set of challenges. It’s a Blizzard game, making way for plenty of investment, community, and an esports presence.

Is there a better alternative?

PUBG and Fortnite deliver on the recent, super popular battle royale game craze while the Call of Duty titles play more like an arcade style CS:GO.

Where can you run this program?

Supported SystemsPredominantly a Windows game with Mac support that plays through the Steam platform. There is also a PS3, Xbox 360, and Linux version.

Our take

Our TakeAwesome game once you get the hang of the mechanics. It plays so differently than most first-person shooters – no power ups, no rocket launchers, no flight – so it may feel clunky and alien to new players. Give it time, at least a few days, and use the F2P option. Play Deathmatch to get a grasp of the basics and move onto Casual to experience the tactical dynamics. If you do get hooked, prepare to spend a lot of time refining your skills and getting involved with arguably the most storied and global competitive video game on Earth.

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Should you download it?

Yes if you’ve never played it and have a remote interest in checking out one of the most time-tested video games of all time. The new F2P option gives you all the tools necessary to learn what it’s all about and have fun in the process.

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