

Terrorists need to plant a bomb at one of the two marked bomb sites on the map. Players spawn either on the Terrorist (T) or Counter-Terrorists (CT) side, which determines the objective. The Bomb Scenario mode comprises a maximum of 15 elimination-style rounds that last until one side wins a majority of the rounds. Most competitive matches that I've watched stick with the Bomb Scenario match type, as well, which is another reason for the mode's popularity. I spent most of my test-play time playing this mode, but I did branch out to the Arms Race and Hostage modes. The standard game mode (Bomb Scenario) involves either defending or exploiting a bomb site.

The simplified design language extends to many other in-game elements, including in-match leaderboards and the inventory selection screen.
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Displaying the character seems like an unnecessary use of resources, but otherwise, the Panorama update does make the experience feel a bit quicker and fluid. The middle section, like many other competitive games, now shows an overview of upcoming events on one side and your in-game character on the other. On the other side, you can see which of your friends are online. Instead, the important options live in a neat stack of icons on the left-hand side of the screen. Gone are the confusing and unnecessarily taxing menu systems. This interface change is highly welcome and a complete rework of the game's navigation. For comparison, Overwatch demands 30GB of disk space for installation and Fortnite takes up 20GB.ĬS: GO's new Panorama menu UI is now enabled by default for all users. CS: GO requires a minimum of 15GB, which is relatively compact compared with most modern games' storage requirements. To play CS: GO, you first need to download it from Steam. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Battlefield V (for PC) Review The game even includes a dedicated Watch section so you can follow and spectate tournaments. It's always among the top titles streaming on Twitch and Mixer, and it benefits from a well-established (and financially lucrative) competitive scene. So, how does CS: GO retain its prominent role in an industry that has diversified considerably since 2012? A big part of its success is due to its massive esports following. Still, many players will enjoy CS: GO's no-frills experience and competitive scene, especially now that it is free to play. Visually, however, CS: GO is starting to show its age and it's not as thematically rich as other popular titles, such as Overwatch.
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Now, six years later, the fast-paced PC game still mostly holds its own against more modern titles, partly because of its established core gameplay and active community.

Valve's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) debuted in 2012, backed by a strong heritage of multiplayer FPS titles, including the original Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source.

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