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Counter-Strike started as a mod, giving gamers every reason to continue their creative endeavors
After much anticipation, Counter-Strike 2 finally debuts, bringing high expectations from gamers. However, it faces challenges, sparking controversies and numerous criticisms as an incomplete upgrade. Some argue that Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) surpasses this new version.
Recently, a group of CS2 gamers surprised many by revealing a new project named Cue Classic Offensive - described as a long-term plan for those passionate about the previous CS:GO version. On Steam, it's portrayed as a community remake dedicated to restoring CS:GO to its original glory. Although the mod dates back seven years, it gained comprehensive updates and quickly caught the attention of the CS:GO community upon CS2's release, even drawing notice from FaceIT.
Currently, this mod receives substantial investment to bring it closer to CS:GO standards, including weapon redesigns, classic animations, maps, vintage sounds, and even the revival of some long-lost modes. With this version, gamers can reminisce about the aesthetic of the Counter-Strike era from 1999-2004, featuring familiar sights and sounds like the distinctive echo of the AK-47.
To maintain authenticity with the original Counter-Strike, the development team publicly declared they won't develop a game interface. Features from CS:GO are retained if they align with the community's goals, while anything deemed irrelevant is discarded. Currently, this version is attracting a remarkably large player base.
