Counter-Strike is one of the most popular first-person shooter video game series. In it, two teams fight against each other: terrorists and counter-terrorists. The task of terrorists is to place a bomb and protect it from counter-terrorists, and the task of counter-terrorists is to defuse the bomb and destroy all terrorists. The game was created in 1999 as a modification for Half-Life, but later grew into a separate series of games.
In this article, we'll look at all the games in the Counter-Strike series, from the oldest to the newest.
1. Counter-Strike (2000) — This is the first game in the series. The original version of the game had several maps, including popular maps like Dust and Aztec, as well as several game modes, including Deathmatch and Teamplay.
Counter-Strike (2000) was developed by Minh Le and Jess Cliffe, and the rights to the game were later acquired by Valve Corporation. The game became one of the most popular multiplayer games of its time and was used as the basis for many subsequent versions and modifications, such as Condition Zero and Counter-Strike: Source.
This game was very popular at a competitive level and brought elements such as economics and strategic planning to the shooter genre for the first time.
2. Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (2004) is a version of the game that was released in 2004. It is the latest version of the game developed by Turtle Rock Studios before Valve Corporation acquired the rights to the game.
The main difference between Condition Zero and the original version of Counter-Strike is that the game has a single-player campaign where players can play against bots that are controlled by a computer. This was added in order to attract new players who did not have enough experience to play in multiplayer mode.
Condition Zero has added new maps, characters, and weapons, as well as improved graphics and physics. However, the game did not gain the same popularity as the original version of Counter-Strike.
3. Counter-Strike: Source (2004) is a re-release of the original game on the new Source engine. This is a version of the game that was released in 2004. It was the first version of the game to use the new Source Engine, which was developed by Valve Corporation.
One of the main differences between Counter-Strike: Source and the original version of Counter-Strike is that the game has improved graphics and physics that uses the Source Engine. This made it possible to create more realistic gameplay and better game mechanics.
New maps and improved old maps have also been added to Counter-Strike: Source. Players were also able to create their own maps and game modifications, which contributed to the development of the gaming community.
It was also used as a basis for later versions of the game, such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
4. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012) This is a version of the game that was released in 2012 and is the newest version in the Counter-Strike series.
CS:GO continues the traditions of previous versions of the game, where participants play for one of two teams — terrorists or counter-terrorists and fight on various maps in modes such as taking hostages or planting a bomb. However, the game has a number of improvements and new features that make it more modern and interesting for players.
One of the main features of CS:GO is its improved graphics and sound, which allow players to more accurately distinguish and respond to sounds. In addition, the game features new maps, an improved matchmaking system, and a new Battle Royale game mode, where players fight for survival on a map that shrinks over time.
CS:GO also has a large community of players and active competitive scenes where you can compete in tournaments and matches like a pro. Much attention is paid to improving the game balance and eliminating bugs and bugs, which makes the game more balanced and fair for all players.
CS:GO has become one of the most popular multiplayer games to date, with many millions of gamers around the world. The game continues to evolve, adding new features and content to stay interesting and relevant to its community of players.
Overall, the Counter-Strike series is one of the most significant in the history of computer games. Each game in the series added new gameplay elements and improved graphics and physics. However, despite all the changes, the main idea of the game has remained the same: a fight between two teams — terrorists and counter-terrorists.
Counter-Strike also has a huge impact on the competitive gaming industry. Many esports organizations host Counter-Strike competitions, attracting millions of viewers around the world. The game is also used in the professional gaming world as a means of teaching teamwork and strategic thinking.
So, we can conclude that Counter-Strike has left a huge mark on the history of computer games and esports. It remains popular and still has an active community of players and competitions. If you haven't played Counter-Strike yet, this is definitely worth a try.
Pavel Makarov
Progkids teacher
