Counter-Strike, the world’s number one online action game series, is a first-person shooter developed by Valve Software,
the creators of the renowned Half-Life series. This team-oriented
online shooter pits terrorists and counter-terrorists against one
another in round-based combat set all over the world. Using the power of
the “Source” engine, the original Counter-Strike has been completely
remade as Counter-Strike: Source—offering upgraded graphics, levels, and
the implementation of a new physics engine. Counter-Strike will never
be the same!
First released to the public on June 18th, 1999, Counter-Strike began
as a simple fan-produced mod for Half-Life. Thanks to a series of
steadily-improving beta releases, the mod started to foster a
progressively-enlarging and dedicated following. As the fast-paced,
tactical game play was refined and improved, and as new concepts and
maps were introduced, Counter-Strike moved from being a mere Half-Life
mod to an entirely new game.
With the release of Steam,
Valve's digital content delivery system, Counter-Strike found a new
footing within the gaming community. Counter-Strike’s first
single-player chapter, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (Developed by
Valve and Turtle Rock Studios),
was a great success, bringing many new features and upgraded graphics
to the classic game. The release of Counter-Strike: Source only helped
boost the series further towards its now legendary status.
Counter-Strike is about as close as you’ll ever get to saving the world;
or destroying it!