Counter-Strike 1.6 With Cheats Codes Walkthroughs
Counter-Strike is a tactical first-person shooter video game developed
by Valve Corporation which originated from a Half-Life modification by
Minh "Gooseman" Le and Jess "Cliffe" . By the fourth beta version, Valve
Software, the developer who created Half-Life, began assisting in the
development of Counter-Strike.In 2000, Valve bought the rights to
Counter-Strike, and would publish the title for Microsoft Windows that
year, and later in 2003 for the Xbox. OS X and Linux ports were
available in January 2013.
The game has been expanded into a series since its original release,
which currently includes Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, Counter-Strike:
Source, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Counter-Strike pits a
team of terrorists against a team of counter-terrorists in a series of
rounds. Each round is won by either completing the mission objective or
eliminating the opposing force.
The game was the most played Half-Life modification in terms of players, according to GameSpy in 2008.
As of August 2011, the Counter-Strike franchise has sold over 25 million units.
Counter-Strike is one of the most unusual PC game releases in months.
The hugely popular mod for Valve Software's Half-Life has been available
for free download for well over a year, and you can still download it
for free off the Internet now that it's been through beta testing and
has reached version 1.0. And if you don't have the exceptional
Half-Life, the new retail edition of Counter-Strike is a chance to get a
stand-alone version of this outstanding multiplayer mod. The retail
package also includes stand-alone versions of other multiplayer mods and
game modes that normally require Half-Life, the best of which are also
available free off the Internet: Team Fortress Classic, Opposing Force
Multiplayer, Firearms, Redemption, Ricochet, and Wanted. Counter-Strike
itself is a superb game that fully deserves top billing in this release.
Counter-Strike divides players into teams of terrorists and
counterterrorists in four game modes: rescue/hold hostages, bomb
target/defuse bomb, escape from/guard an area, and assassinate/guard a
VIP. None of these ideas are particularly original, but they're well
implemented, and they strike an effective balance between realistic
stealth and frenzied action. The thematically varied maps maximize
tactical possibilities with alternate routes, multiple levels, and
abundant cover. Games are played in short rounds, and when you're
killed, you sit out the round as an invisible observer; there are no
deathmatch-style respawns. This creates a strong social aspect, because
with "dead" players chatting, there can be an enormous sense of tension
for the remaining players stalking each other. Another big impetus to
stay alive is that the more successful you and your team are each round,
the more money you earn for buying bigger and better weapons.
Unfortunately this can lead to a huge imbalance in firepower when one
team wins a few consecutive rounds.
One of Counter-Strike's biggest appeals has always been the selection of
weapons. In addition to a knife and assorted grenades, there's a wide
variety of accurately modeled pistols, shotguns, submachine guns,
assault rifles, and sniper rifles. Three new weapons have been added to
version 1.0: the H&K UMP .45, FN Five-Seven, and the SIG SG-550,
though the retail version of the game uses invented names for all
weapons.
Each weapon has unique characteristics, so mastering them all and
learning which is best for different situations is a lot of fun, and it
adds replay value.
For instance, high-caliber weapons can penetrate thin walls and doors,
which makes lugging a heavy belt-fed machine gun worthwhile when the
enemy has been doing more hiding than fighting. Guns also have varied
kicks, which makes full automatic fire a "spray and pray" affair - as in
real life, short, controlled bursts are best for accurate fire.
Effective weapon ranges are well simulated, so shotguns are brutal in
close quarters and useless in large open spaces. Location-specific
damage modeling means that shots to the head are more likely to get an
instant kill.
Another part of the weaponry's appeal is the superlative sound effects.
The guns sound remarkably realistic and powerful, which makes them
viscerally fun to shoot. Equal care is given to other game sounds, like
explosions, injuries from weapons or falling, glass shattering, and so
on. Another good feature is the various audio messages you can send to
teammates. They cover a whole range of warnings, status reports, and
requests for backup. The only problem is that they all use the same
voice, regardless of your team.
The Half-Life graphics engine may be dated now, but Counter-Strike has
always used it to its fullest potential. The maps are visually
appealing, and they have imaginative texturing and dramatic (though
sometimes too dark) lighting effects. The updated character models in
version 1.0 now use Valve's model-blending technology, along with even
better skins than in the past, which makes for great-looking player
graphics. Best of all are the firearm models and skins, which are some
of the best you'll find in any shooter.
Counter-Strike is an online-only game that has experienced the mixed
blessing of its immense popularity. You're guaranteed to find plenty of
available game sessions online at any hour. However, cheating and even
verbal abuse have long marred the gameplay in Counter-Strike. The game
is not in any way newbie-friendly, despite the inclusion of a simple
offline tutorial. You'll have to leave your ego at the door when you
encounter the countless veteran players you'll face online. Fortunately,
the abundance of experienced players means you can quickly learn the
tricks of the trade through observation. It should also be noted that
while Counter-Strike does require tactical thinking and teamwork, it's
still a fast-paced shooter at its core. So not only are lightning-fast
reflexes necessary to excel, but so are a fast connection and a low
ping.
Still, despite its weaknesses, Counter-Strike is undeniably influential,
and has already helped inspire countless similar mods and games. It's
easy to see why: Counter-Strike has a simple yet effective design that's
brought to life with superior maps and vivid graphics and sound. The
end result is utterly exciting and addictive. Counter-Strike is a model
of its kind and a thrilling action game.
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