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Dead or Alive 5
Dead or Alive 5Fast‑paced fighting action with stunning visuals and deep combo mechanics
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Dead or Alive 5 delivers high‑octane 3D fighting on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, featuring a roster of iconic characters and a polished tag‑team system. The game blends classic DOA style with modern graphics, offering both solo story modes and robust multiplayer battles. Players can dive into intense online versus matches, practice combos in training, or enjoy the cinematic story mode that showcases each fighter's background. With regular balance updates, the experience stays fresh for competitive and casual audiences alike.

Counter-Strike 2 is the free-to-play successor to CS:GO, a tactical 5v5 shooter defined by precise gunplay, economy management, and deep competitive play built on the new Source 2 engine.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free-to-Play

Free-to-play; monetized via cosmetic skins.

Category
Fighting Games
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fighting game fans and esports competitors
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2012-09-25
Specifications
developer
Team NINJA
publisher
Koei Tecmo Games
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
75/100
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tag‑team combat system
  • Stunning HD graphics on PS3/Xbox 360
  • Robust online multiplayer
  • Extensive costume customization
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Limited platform availability (no PC or newer consoles)
  • Online matchmaking can be inconsistent at times
  • Learning curve steep for newcomers
  • Steep learning curve
  • Cheating in some ranks
  • Toxic matchmaking at times
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
9
User rating
Not enough data
4.5 (4)

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Counter-Strike 2 Reviews

4.5 (4)
Anonymous

So much fun

Counter-Strike 2 has been my go-to lately. Pure skill-based gunplay. One gripe: steep learning curve. Would recommend.

Anonymous

So much fun

Sunk way too many hours into Counter-Strike 2. Pure skill-based gunplay. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Anonymous

Recommend Counter-Strike 2

Been playing Counter-Strike 2 with friends. Huge esports scene. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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