Games Database
Xbox
Strategy: Combat
| Viewed: | 3D First-person | Genre: | Strategy: Combat Shoot 'Em Up |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Ritual Entertainment | Soft. Co.: | Valve |
| Publishers: | Microsoft Game Studios
(GB) Microsoft (GB) |
Released: | 2 Jun 2006
(GB) 5 Dec 2003 (GB) |
| Ratings: | PEGI 16+, ESRB Mature 17+ (M) | ||
| Accessories: | Memory Unit, Communicator Headset | ||
| Connectivity: | Xbox Live | ||
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Summary
The immensely popular multiplayer FPS finally gets an outing on console with this Xbox release of Counter-Strike. Thanks to Microsoft's well supported Xbox Live, the game is packed with online features, as well as containing a comprehensive single-player mode and support for the machine's relatively under-used System Link.
As has always been the case with Counter-Strike, the main emphasis of the game is the team-based multiplayer aspect, with up to 16 players able to take part in the anti-terrorist action, either locally or online, complete with the ever-so-handy Communicator headset At the heart of it is a player ranking system that allows you to take part in games with equal-calibre opponents and we are promised that the virtual playing fields will be completely cheat-free, ensuring that you'll be able to enjoy a thoroughly good blast, however competent you are.
Obviously, if you're not too fussed about the online gaming then you can always take advantage of a comprehensive single-player mode. Set in a realistic world of counter terrorism, the game sees you lead an elite team through a wide variety of international missions, ranging from the jungles of Asia, through Eastern Europe to Colombia.
As you'd probably expect, the game benefits from a few Xbox exclusives and enhancements. Most notably is a severe graphical overhaul that presents the most visually impressive version of the series to date. The game also treats you to new, graphically enhanced missions from the PC title Counter-Strike: Condition Zero. And, last but not least, we are also promised that new content will be available for download via Xbox Live in the not too distant future.
As has always been the case with Counter-Strike, the main emphasis of the game is the team-based multiplayer aspect, with up to 16 players able to take part in the anti-terrorist action, either locally or online, complete with the ever-so-handy Communicator headset At the heart of it is a player ranking system that allows you to take part in games with equal-calibre opponents and we are promised that the virtual playing fields will be completely cheat-free, ensuring that you'll be able to enjoy a thoroughly good blast, however competent you are.
Obviously, if you're not too fussed about the online gaming then you can always take advantage of a comprehensive single-player mode. Set in a realistic world of counter terrorism, the game sees you lead an elite team through a wide variety of international missions, ranging from the jungles of Asia, through Eastern Europe to Colombia.
As you'd probably expect, the game benefits from a few Xbox exclusives and enhancements. Most notably is a severe graphical overhaul that presents the most visually impressive version of the series to date. The game also treats you to new, graphically enhanced missions from the PC title Counter-Strike: Condition Zero. And, last but not least, we are also promised that new content will be available for download via Xbox Live in the not too distant future.
