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The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
The Bureau: XCOM DeclassifiedTactical squad shooter set in Cold War alien invasion
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.
Overview
Description

Set in an alternate 1960s, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified puts you in command of an elite team fighting a covert alien threat. Blend of third‑person shooting and strategic squad management delivers a tense, cinematic experience.

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
Third-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Competitive and tactical FPS players
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2013-08-06
Specifications
developer
2K Marin
publisher
2K Games
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
critic score
69/100
platforms
PC
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical squad control
  • Atmospheric 1960s setting
  • Varied alien enemy designs
  • Solid single‑player narrative
  • Pure skill-based gunplay
  • Free to play
  • Huge esports scene
  • Timeless 5v5 formula
Cons
  • Occasional AI glitches
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Uneven difficulty spikes
  • 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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