• Release Date November 1, 2000
  • Platforms PC, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux
  • Genre Action, Shooter
  • Developer Valve Software, Turtle Rock Studios, Ritual Entertainment, Barking Dog Studios
  • Metacritic 88 / 100

Counter-Strike is a action game developed by Valve Software. It is available on PC, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux and was released on November 1, 2000.

Full Specifications

Overview 5
Release Date November 1, 2000
Availability Released
Developer Valve Software, Turtle Rock Studios, Ritual Entertainment, Barking Dog Studios
Publisher Valve, Sierra On-Line, Microsoft Game Studios
Official Site https://www.counter-strike.net
Gameplay 4
Genre Action, Shooter
Game Modes Multiplayer
Perspective First-person
Average Playtime 3 hours
Platforms & Pricing 2
Platforms PC, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux
Available On Steam
PC Requirements 1
Minimum Requirements 500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection Recommended: 800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Critic & Community Scores 2
Metacritic 88 / 100
Community Rating 4.1 / 5 (1,655 ratings)

Editor Verdict

5.0/10
  • Graphics 5.0
  • Gameplay 5.0
  • Story 5.0
  • Sound 5.0
  • Value for Money 5.0

Counter-Strike Latest Updates

  1. Esports World Cup 2025 scheduled to feature Counter-Strike 2 matches.
  2. Industry report notes Counter-Strike remains popular among PC gamers.
  3. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D achieves 6.9GHz in Counter-Strike 2 benchmarks.
  4. Counter-Strike 2 players face bans using AMD’s Anti-Lag feature.
  5. Counter-Strike 2 officially launched as the successor to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

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Counter-Strike FAQs

What genre is the game?
The game is an action, shooter.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on PC, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, and Linux.
When was the game released?
The game was released on November 1, 2000.
What are the game modes?
The game features multiplayer modes.
Who developed the game?
The game was developed by Valve Software, Turtle Rock Studios, Ritual Entertainment, and Barking Dog Studios.

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