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{{Template:Quote|The best multiplayer game of 2000, bar none.|Game Revolution}}
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| image = [[File:Counterstrike.jpg|350px]]
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| name = Counter-Strike
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| developer = [[Valve Corporation]]
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| publisher = Sierra Entertainment (Retail)<br>Valve Corporation (Steam)
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| platform = Microsoft Windows<br>OS X<br>Linux + SteamOS
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| dateadded = June 19, 1999 (mod)<br>November 8, 2000 (retail)<br>February 24, 2013 (Linux, OS X)
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| genre = FPS (First-person shooter)
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| mode = Multiplayer
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| rating = ESRB: Mature<br>ELSPA: 15+<br>OFLC: MA15+
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==Overview==
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'''''Counter-Strike''''' (originally marketed as '''''Half-Life: Counter-Strike''''') is a multiplayer first-person shooter initially created by '''Minh Le''' and '''Jess Cliffe''' as a mod for ''Half-Life''. By the fourth beta, [[Valve Corporation]] began assisting the two developers and ultimately offered them jobs. Both of them accepted, and the rights for the game were acquired by Valve. After over a year of public beta testing, the retail version of ''Counter-Strike'' was published by Sierra Entertainment on November 8, 2000 for Microsoft Windows. On July 31, 2004, Valve shut down all servers from the retail version and switched to their Steam service. Since the creation of the franchise, various sequels and spinoffs have been created such as ''[[Counter-Strike: Condition Zero]]'', ''[[Counter-Strike: Source]]'', and the latest in the series, ''[[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]]''.
   
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==About==
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==Blurb==
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[[File:Counterstrike.jpg|right]]
  
   
 
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
  
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
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==Game Modes==
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There are three official game modes in ''Counter-Strike'':
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*[[Assassination]]
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*[[Hostage rescue]]
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*[[Bomb defuse]]
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==Maps==
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<tabber>
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Assassination=
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[[File:Oilrig icon.png|link=Oilrig]]
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|-|
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Hostage Rescue=
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[[File:747 icon.png|link=747]]
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[[File:Assault icon.png|link=Assault]]
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[[File:Cs backalley cso.png|link=Back Alley]]
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[[File:Estate icon.png|link=Estate]]
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[[File:Havana gfx.png|link=Havana]]
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[[File:Italy icon.png|link=Italy]]
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[[File:Militia icon.png|link=Militia]]
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[[File:Office icon.png|link=Office]]
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[[File:Siege gfx.png|link=Siege]]
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|-|
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Bomb Defuse=
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[[File:Airstrip gfx.png|link=Airstrip]]
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[[File:Aztec icon.png|link=Aztec]]
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[[File:Cbble gfx.png|link=Cobble]]
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[[File:Chateau icon.png|link=Chateau]]
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[[File:Dust icon.png|link=Dust]]
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[[File:Dust2 icon.png|link=Dust2]]
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[[File:Inferno icon.png|link=Inferno]]
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[[File:Nuke icon.png|link=Nuke]]
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[[File:Piranesi gfx.png|link=Piranesi]]
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[[File:Prodigy gfx.png|link=Prodigy]]
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[[File:Storm gfx.png|link=Storm]]
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[[File:Survivor gfx.png|link=Survivor]]
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[[File:Torn gfx.png|link=Torn]]
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[[File:Train icon.png|link=Train]]
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[[File:Vertigo icon.png|link=Vertigo]]
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|-|
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BETA=
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[[File:Vegas gfx.png|link=Vegas]]
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</tabber>
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==Weapons==
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<tabber>
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Pistol=
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[[File:Icon glock.png|link=Glock 18]]
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[[File:Icon usp.png|link=Usp]]
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[[File:P228.png|link=P228]]
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[[File:Deserteagle.png|link=Desert Eagle]]
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[[File:Elites.png|link=Elites]]
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[[File:Fiveseven.png|link=Five-Seven]]
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|-|
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Shotgun=
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[[File:Icon m3 cso.png|link=Benelli M3]]
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[[File:M4 icon.png|link=Benelli M4]]
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|-|
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Submachine Gun=
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[[File:Tmp icon.png|link=TMP]]
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[[File:Mac10.png|link=Mac10]]
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[[File:Mp5.png|link=MP5]]
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[[File:Ump45.png|link=UMP45]]
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[[File:P90.png|link=P90]]
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Assault Rifle=
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[[File:Galil icon.png|link=Galil]]
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[[File:Famas icon.png|link=Famas]]
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[[File:Ak47 icon.png|link=AK-47]]
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[[File:M4a1 icon.png|link=M4A1]]
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[[File:Sg552 gfx.png|link=SG552]]
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[[File:Aug gfx.png|link=Bullpup]]
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Sniper Rifle=
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[[File:Scout gfx.png|link=Scout]]
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[[File:G3sg1 icon.png|link=G3SG1]]
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[[File:Sg550 gfx.png|link=SG550]]
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[[File:Awp.png|link=AWP]]
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Machine Gun=
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[[File:M249.png|link=M249]]
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|-|
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Melee=
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[[File:Sealknife.png|link=Seal Knife]]
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</tabber>
   
 
==PC system requirement==
  
==PC system requirement==
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Minimum: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive Space, NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection.
  
Minimum: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive Space, NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection.
   
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==Linux system requirement==
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==Linux + SteamOS system requirement==
   
 
Minimum: Linux Ubuntu 12.04, Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 1GB Memory, nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1, 4GB Hard Drive Space, OpenAL Compatible Sound Card.
  
Minimum: Linux Ubuntu 12.04, Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 1GB Memory, nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1, 4GB Hard Drive Space, OpenAL Compatible Sound Card.
   
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==External link==
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==Gallery==
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*[http://counterstrike.wikia.com/wiki/Counter-Strike Counter-Strike] at Counter-Strike Wiki.
  
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File:Cs_screenshot1.jpg|Beta [[Elite Crew]] and Beta [[Phoenix Connexion]] in the map [[Italy]]. Both are wielding the [[Krieg 552]].
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*[http://counterstrike.wikia.com/wiki/Counter-Strike_Wiki Wiki]
  
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File:Cs_screenshot2.jpg|Beta [[Arctic Avengers]] wielding an [[Mac10|Ingram Mac-10]] and Beta Phoenix Connexion wielding an [[CV-47]] in the cut map Tundra.
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File:Cs_screenshot3.jpg|A [[SEAL Team 6]] operative with a [[Scout|Schmidt Scout]] and a [[GSG-9]] operative with a ES C90 in an old version of [[Piranesi]].
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File:Cs_screenshot4.jpg|A Beta Elite Crew and a Beta [[Guerrilla Warfare]] wielding [[Glock]]s are heading for Bombsite B in the map [[Dust]].
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File:Cs_screenshot5.jpg|A [[SAS]] operative is engaging an Elite Crew member with a [[Bullpup]] in Dust.
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File:Cs_screenshot6.jpg|A Guerrilla Warfare member is attacking the [[Counter-Terrorists]] in [[Havana]].
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File:Cs_screenshot7.jpg|A ''[[Counter-Strike: Condition Zero|Condition Zero]]'' [[GIGN]] operative is escaping from the [[C4]].
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File:Cs_screenshot8.jpg|A GIGN operative wielding a Bullpup is engaging two Phoenix Connexion members wielding the CV-47 and [[UMP45|KM UMP45]] in [[Prodigy]]. Note that a [[Flashbang]] is going to burst on the ground.
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File:Cs_screenshot9.jpg|A SAS operative wielding a UMP45 is engaging an Arctic Avengers member wielding a CV-47 in Havana.
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File:Cs_screenshot10.jpg|A Counter-Terrorist is reloading an [[M4A1]] in [[Aztec]].
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File:Cs_screenshot11.jpg|A GSG-9 operative with a UMP-45 is engaging a Phoenix Connexion member wielding a Krieg 552 in Havana.
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File:Cs_screenshot12.jpg|A Counter-Terrorist operative is aiming at an Arctic Avengers member with a Scout in [[Dust2]].
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File:Cs_screenshot13.jpg|A GIGN operative wielding an [[MP5]] is engaging an Elite Crew member with a Krieg 552.
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==External links==
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*[[w:c:Counter-Strike|Counter-Strike]] at Counter-Strike Wiki.
   
 
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 11 September 2018

“ The best multiplayer game of 2000, bar none. ”
— Game Revolution
Counter-Strike
Counterstrike
Developer

Valve Corporation

Publisher

Sierra Entertainment (Retail)
Valve Corporation (Steam)

Platform(s)

Microsoft Windows
OS X
Linux + SteamOS

Release Date

June 19, 1999 (mod)
November 8, 2000 (retail)
February 24, 2013 (Linux, OS X)

Genre

FPS (First-person shooter)

Mode(s)

Multiplayer

Rating(s)

ESRB: Mature
ELSPA: 15+
OFLC: MA15+


Overview

Counter-Strike (originally marketed as Half-Life: Counter-Strike) is a multiplayer first-person shooter initially created by Minh Le and Jess Cliffe as a mod for Half-Life. By the fourth beta, Valve Corporation began assisting the two developers and ultimately offered them jobs. Both of them accepted, and the rights for the game were acquired by Valve. After over a year of public beta testing, the retail version of Counter-Strike was published by Sierra Entertainment on November 8, 2000 for Microsoft Windows. On July 31, 2004, Valve shut down all servers from the retail version and switched to their Steam service. Since the creation of the franchise, various sequels and spinoffs have been created such as Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, Counter-Strike: Source, and the latest in the series, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Blurb

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

Game Modes

There are three official game modes in Counter-Strike:

Maps

Oilrig icon

747 icon Assault icon Cs backalley cso Estate icon Havana gfx Italy icon Militia icon Office icon

Siege gfx

Airstrip gfx Aztec icon Cbble gfx Chateau icon Dust icon Dust2 icon Inferno icon Nuke icon Piranesi gfx Prodigy gfx Storm gfx Survivor gfx Torn gfx Train icon

Vertigo icon

Vegas gfx

Weapons

Icon glock Icon usp P228 Deserteagle Elites

Fiveseven

Icon m3 cso

M4 icon

Tmp icon Mac10 Mp5 Ump45

P90

Galil icon Famas icon Ak47 icon M4a1 icon Sg552 gfx

Aug gfx

Scout gfx G3sg1 icon Sg550 gfx

Awp

M249

Sealknife

PC system requirement

Minimum: 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.

Mac system requirement

Minimum: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.3, 1GB RAM, 4GB Hard Drive Space, NVIDIA GeForce 8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, or Intel HD 3000 or higher Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection.

Linux + SteamOS system requirement

Minimum: Linux Ubuntu 12.04, Dual-core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 1GB Memory, nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1, 4GB Hard Drive Space, OpenAL Compatible Sound Card.

Gallery

External links

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