Counter-Strike 2: The Ultimate Skin-Collecting Simulator (Oh, and There's a Game Too... Kind Of)

[[RDX] RAPTOR]

Ah, Counter-Strike. My dear old friend. We've been through a lot together since 2006. From the golden days of CS 1.6, through the slightly more polished (but still rage-inducing) CSGO era, and now—CS2. A game that somehow manages to feel like a downgrade, despite having fancier lighting effects. Bravo, Valve, bravo!

Let's get straight to the point: The only thing improving in this game is the number of weapon skins I’ll never buy. The actual gameplay? Oh, that’s been tossed into the abyss and replaced with an endless parade of cheaters and game-breaking bugs. And the devs? Well, they're busy swimming in their Steam Market profits, occasionally throwing us a new case filled with shiny cosmetics, because hey, why fix the game when you can sell people a $500 digital butterfly knife?

Hackers? Ah, yes. Every other match feels like an AI vs. humans experiment where the AI is using premium-grade aimbots and wallhacks. Report system? Useless. Anti-cheat? More like pro-cheat, considering how long these guys stick around. But don’t worry! Valve has added another dragon-themed skin, so who even cares about fair play anymore?

Game mechanics? Oh, you mean the ones that haven’t changed in a decade? Movement feels worse, peeker’s advantage is all over the place, and hit registration is about as reliable as a politician’s promise. But hey, at least the smoke effects look prettier!

New maps? Slowest rollout in gaming history. But guess what? They finally added Train—a map so "optimized" that it instantly turns my game into a PowerPoint presentation and gets me auto-kicked before I can even buy a Glock. And before anyone says, "Maybe upgrade your PC," let me clarify—I can run high-end games like Squad and Far Cry 4 with zero issues, but CS2? Nah, it prefers to throw tantrums like a spoiled toddler whenever I try to load in.

Bugs? Oh, there are plenty. They just don’t get fixed. Instead, we get patches that somehow break even more things. I wouldn’t be surprised if one day, opening a loot case just uninstalls the game entirely—probably Valve’s way of telling us to move on.

In conclusion, CS2 is an incredible masterpiece... if you're here for the skins, the cheaters, and a game that runs worse than its 2012 predecessor. If you're here to actually play Counter-Strike, well, good luck, my friend. Maybe one day Valve will remember that this game is supposed to be fun. But until then, let’s all admire that new $200 pixelated M4 skin and pretend everything is fine.

Final Score: 2/10, but only because the cases look nice.

[ptrkb8man]

Originally posted by grog:

Originally posted by RDX RAPTOR:

What I'll say is get better in understanding English. Good luck chow-chow

That doesn't answer my question at all..

Effective troll? Yes. Difficult? No.

[[RDX] RAPTOR]

Originally posted by I<3cs2:

Originally posted by a:

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Let's focus on constructive discussion about CS2, shall we?
Remember, Valve developers are geniuses and have created a perfect game . Let's keep the conversation positive and respectful.

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This comment was written by a Verified Respected Member in the CS2 Community™®.
Thank you valve for a wonderful game
Best regards, Respected cs2 community member.

Oh, of course! My mistake. Let’s all hold hands, sing Kumbaya, and pretend everything is fine while CS2 crumbles around us.

"Valve developers are geniuses and have created a perfect game"? Ah yes, truly divine work. A game so perfect that hackers roam free, game mechanics feel like they're held together with duct tape, and certain maps crash on launch like it’s their full-time job. But hey, at least we got some shiny new skins, right? Priorities!

I’d love to keep the conversation "positive and respectful," but it’s hard when every update feels like a prank, and the only thing Valve consistently improves is their revenue. Maybe one day, they’ll finally patch the game instead of just patching their bank accounts. Fingers crossed! 🤞

[[RDX] RAPTOR]

Originally posted by grog:

Originally posted by RDX RAPTOR:

What I'll say is get better in understanding English. Good luck chow-chow

That doesn't answer my question at all..

Oh, I’m so sorry, I didn’t realize I was hired as your personal Q&A assistant. Let me just drop everything and make sure all your questions are answered with the utmost care—because clearly, that’s my job now.

News flash: I’m not your babysitter. I’m here to roast CS2 for being a broken mess, not to hold your hand and guide you through the depths of your confusion. If my response didn’t answer your question, maybe just maybe you’re asking the wrong ones. 🤷‍♂️