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  Counter-Strike
a commercial addon for Half-Life
  
	
		
			
			 
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			| Developer: Valve L.L.C., Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | 
		 
		
			| Publisher: Sierra On-Line, Inc. | 
		 
		
			| Release Date: November 9, 2000 | 
		 
		
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			| Chat-Room: #cstrike | 
		 
		
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			| Buy Physical: ebay.com | 
		 
		
			| Buy Digital: Steam | 
		 
	
 
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Info
Immerse yourself in the frighteningly intense world of Counter-Terrorism.
This is the ultimate multiplayer gaming experience that combines all the elements of the Half-Life online universe with new single and multiplayer content. At the heart of this package is Counter-Strike, the number one played online action game built as an add-on for Half-Life., the PC CD-ROM named Game of the Year by over 50 publications worldwide. The package also contains the multiplayer components from Half-Life, Opposing Force, and Team Fortress Classic.
 Team-based gameplay casts players in the role of terrorist or counter-terrorist, competing against each other throughout a variety of game scenarios. Teams are given access to real-world ammunition and equipment. Each player has unique attributes and the ability to upgrade gear and skills at the end of each successful mission.
 taken from the publisher's website
 Screens
How-To-Play On-line
The digital version requires the proprietary Steam client, which is not available on most platforms. The multi-player there works, but is incompatible with any other version. You need to port-forward 27015 (UDP) in order to host a server.
The original disc release is not playable. Several alternatives to WON.net existed, but they're varying in quality, up-time and most importantly player count. They're only an option if you're playing with friends.
 Downloads
	
		
			| Filename | 
			Size | 
			Description | 
		 
		
			| csv15full.exe | 
			121.3 MB | 
			Counter-Strike v1.5 (Requires Half-Life) | 
		 
	
 
Source Code Availability
The source code has not been released. Your only option for a fully open clone of Counter-Strike is Frag-Net's own FreeCS.
Broadcast features
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Check out the following appearances of this game on broadcast television.  Click the remote control in order to zap to any segments that are listed.  You can also open the link in a new window, or tab to watch it fullscreen.
  
 • GameSpot TV - 2000-08-12
        Segment: CS spotted at QuakeCon 2000
        Timecode: @ 02:46 m:s
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Magazine features
 
 • Computer Gaming World #188 - Mar 2000
         Inside Action - Counter Striking
         Letters
 • Computer Gaming World #194 - Sep 2000
         Gamer's Edge
         Inside Action - The Little Guys Strike Back
 • Computer Gaming World #198 - Jan 2001
         amazon.com ad feat.
 • Computer Gaming World #199 - Feb 2000
         Inside Tactical Sims
 • Computer Gaming World #232 - Nov 2003
         The CGW Hall of Fame
 • Computer Gaming World #233 - Dec 2003
         Feature: Mods
 • Computer Gaming World #243 - Oct 2004
         5 mods you can't live without
 
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