Counter-Strike Online is a tacticalfirst-person shooter video game, targeted towards Asia's gaming market released in 2008. It is based on Counter-Strike and was developed by Nexon with oversight from license-holder Valve. It uses a micropayment model that is managed by a custom version of Steam.[1]
The game features a variety of additions over the international Counter-Strike, such as the introduction of female characters, numerous new weapons and skins for previous weapons. Most of the weapons are "locked" by default, so virtual cash or in-game points are essential to purchase them. Most special weapons, skins, power-ups, etc. can be purchased with cash points. A variety of other special items can also be bought with in-game points as well.
Counter-Strike Online itself is free to play, but some weapons are bought using points purchased with real money. These weapons usually expire after a certain amount of time but sometimes can be purchased permanently during a promotion. Certain weapons and items can be purchased with points that are gained by getting kills, completing objectives, etc.
Modes
Counter-Strike Online includes classic Counter-Strike modes and added more. They are categorized into six: Classic, Deathmatches, Zombie Infection, Scenarios, Fun, and Others.
Classic: Round-based match. The modes available are Bomb Defuse, Hostage Rescue, Assassination, and Basic.
Deathmatches: Players will respawn immediately after death. The modes available are Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Gun Deathmatch.
Zombie Infection: Humans will survive incoming zombie attacks. The modes available are Zombie 1: Original, Zombie 2: Mutant, Zombie 3: Hero and Zombie 4: Darkness.
Scenarios: A group of 10 players must survive and annihilate computer-controlled enemies to clear specific goals. Some maps have to defeat a boss. Modes available are Zombie Scenario and Human Scenario.
Fun: Spin-off modes. Modes available are Hidden, Bazooka Battle, Soccer, Challenge, and Item Battle.
PvPvE: Player vs Player vs Environment modes that are Zombie Union, Metal Arena, Battle Rush, Zombie Shelter, and Beast.
Tournaments
The World Cyber Games 2012 Grand Finals in Kunshan hosted a Counter-Strike Online tournament, at which teams from China, Taiwan, Malaysia and South Korea competed.[2] The TYLOO team from China won the tournament.
Sequel
On April 5, 2012, Nexon and Valve announced a partnership to develop Counter-Strike Online 2, which is based on an enhanced Source engine and offered enhanced graphics, powerful impact physics, and more new features.[3] It has been confirmed that Counter-Strike Online 2 uses the same Source version as Counter-Strike: Source. However, it is not a copy of CS:S since all the features in the game like models, maps, and sounds are completely rebuilt by Nexon of South Korea.
It was targeted toward Asia's gaming market. The game uses the free-to-play and micropaymentbusiness model, similar to its predecessor.[3] It ran a closed beta test on 16 November 2011 and an open beta test in June 2013. After a period of open beta testing, it was released in December 2013 in the Asian markets,[4] but it was closed on April 26, 2018.
Maps in this game are taken from Counter-Strike: Source. Some are heavily modified in terms of graphics, such as Dust II, Inferno, and Italy. The game also adds its own exclusive maps. The weapons are taken from Counter-Strike: Source as well as adding new weapons. The weapon models are heavily modified and reanimated. They are separated into pistols, shotguns, submachine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles and machine guns. Some weapons can be obtained for free while others can be obtained for points and achievements. Some weapons need the player to collect the given kill points to unlock them.
Spin-off
Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies was released via Steam on October 7, 2014.[5] This is the first adaptation of Counter-Strike Online to be published via Valve's Steam content delivery system.[6]Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies was renamed to Counter-Strike Nexon: Studio in 2019. Counter-Strike Online was discontinued in Singapore/Malaysia (ENGLISH) six months later.[when?]
Reception
Online reviewer MMOhuts gave Counter-Strike Online a 3/5 rating. They noted its similarity to the original game and criticized its lag time outside Southeast Asia, the location of its server hubs.[7] Reviewer NoGameNoTalk was more favorable, touting the online version's new three gaming modes (deathmatch, team deathmatch, and zombie) as a welcome improvement to the original.[8] FilePlanet gave it a moderately good review (7.1/10) for gameplay and weaponry availability, yet citing its lag times outside Asia, as well as the game having a dated look and feel to it.[9]
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External links
Official South Korean website (in Korean)
February 01, 2023
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Counter Strike Online news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Counter Strike Online is a tactical first person shooter video game targeted towards Asia s gaming market released in 2008 It is based on Counter Strike and was developed by Nexon with oversight from license holder Valve It uses a micropayment model that is managed by a custom version of Steam 1 Counter Strike OnlineDeveloper s NexonPublisher s NexonSeriesCounter StrikeEngineGoldSrc Online Source Online 2 Platform s Microsoft WindowsReleaseOnlineTW July 24 2008Online 2AS December 2013Genre s Tactical first person shooterMode s Multiplayer Contents 1 Overview 1 1 Modes 2 Tournaments 3 Sequel 4 Spin off 5 Reception 6 References 7 External linksOverview EditThe game features a variety of additions over the international Counter Strike such as the introduction of female characters numerous new weapons and skins for previous weapons Most of the weapons are locked by default so virtual cash or in game points are essential to purchase them Most special weapons skins power ups etc can be purchased with cash points A variety of other special items can also be bought with in game points as well Counter Strike Online itself is free to play but some weapons are bought using points purchased with real money These weapons usually expire after a certain amount of time but sometimes can be purchased permanently during a promotion Certain weapons and items can be purchased with points that are gained by getting kills completing objectives etc Modes Edit Counter Strike Online includes classic Counter Strike modes and added more They are categorized into six Classic Deathmatches Zombie Infection Scenarios Fun and Others Classic Round based match The modes available are Bomb Defuse Hostage Rescue Assassination and Basic Deathmatches Players will respawn immediately after death The modes available are Deathmatch Team Deathmatch and Gun Deathmatch Zombie Infection Humans will survive incoming zombie attacks The modes available are Zombie 1 Original Zombie 2 Mutant Zombie 3 Hero and Zombie 4 Darkness Scenarios A group of 10 players must survive and annihilate computer controlled enemies to clear specific goals Some maps have to defeat a boss Modes available are Zombie Scenario and Human Scenario Fun Spin off modes Modes available are Hidden Bazooka Battle Soccer Challenge and Item Battle PvPvE Player vs Player vs Environment modes that are Zombie Union Metal Arena Battle Rush Zombie Shelter and Beast Tournaments EditThe World Cyber Games 2012 Grand Finals in Kunshan hosted a Counter Strike Online tournament at which teams from China Taiwan Malaysia and South Korea competed 2 The TYLOO team from China won the tournament Sequel EditOn April 5 2012 Nexon and Valve announced a partnership to develop Counter Strike Online 2 which is based on an enhanced Source engine and offered enhanced graphics powerful impact physics and more new features 3 It has been confirmed that Counter Strike Online 2 uses the same Source version as Counter Strike Source However it is not a copy of CS S since all the features in the game like models maps and sounds are completely rebuilt by Nexon of South Korea It was targeted toward Asia s gaming market The game uses the free to play and micropayment business model similar to its predecessor 3 It ran a closed beta test on 16 November 2011 and an open beta test in June 2013 After a period of open beta testing it was released in December 2013 in the Asian markets 4 but it was closed on April 26 2018 Maps in this game are taken from Counter Strike Source Some are heavily modified in terms of graphics such as Dust II Inferno and Italy The game also adds its own exclusive maps The weapons are taken from Counter Strike Source as well as adding new weapons The weapon models are heavily modified and reanimated They are separated into pistols shotguns submachine guns assault rifles sniper rifles and machine guns Some weapons can be obtained for free while others can be obtained for points and achievements Some weapons need the player to collect the given kill points to unlock them Spin off EditCounter Strike Nexon Zombies was released via Steam on October 7 2014 5 This is the first adaptation of Counter Strike Online to be published via Valve s Steam content delivery system 6 Counter Strike Nexon Zombies was renamed to Counter Strike Nexon Studio in 2019 Counter Strike Online was discontinued in Singapore Malaysia ENGLISH six months later when Reception EditOnline reviewer MMOhuts gave Counter Strike Online a 3 5 rating They noted its similarity to the original game and criticized its lag time outside Southeast Asia the location of its server hubs 7 Reviewer NoGameNoTalk was more favorable touting the online version s new three gaming modes deathmatch team deathmatch and zombie as a welcome improvement to the original 8 FilePlanet gave it a moderately good review 7 1 10 for gameplay and weaponry availability yet citing its lag times outside Asia as well as the game having a dated look and feel to it 9 References Edit Q amp A Valve Explains Why PC Gaming s Gaining Steam Gamasutra 2008 03 06 Retrieved 2008 03 06 Archived copy Archived from the original on 2013 02 09 Retrieved 2012 10 17 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link on wcg com accessed on October 17 2012 a b Mallory Jordan 2012 04 06 Nexon Valve announce Counter Strike Online 2 for Asian territories Joystiq Retrieved 2013 04 01 Valve Software and Nexon Team Up To Bring Counter Strike to Asian Markets Curse com Retrieved 2017 06 08 Counter Strike Nexon Studio on Steam Tom Sykes 7 August 2014 Counter Strike Nexon Zombies announced from the team that brought you Counter Strike Online PC Gamer Counter Strike Online Review 17 October 2010 Wei Meng Lee 11 November 2010 Counter Strike Online overview and review Counter Strike Online Cheben Mark 2007 07 27 Leading International Studios Join Forces to Extend the World s 1 First Person Multiplayer Game GotFrag Archived from the original on 2009 06 30 Retrieved 2007 10 12 Game Watch Translated Archived from the original on 2008 06 22 This game is not suitable for children under the ages of 13 Contains graphic violence Nexon Finding ways to expand cso business in Indonesia India amp other area 8 1 2012 Broken Link Archived from the original on 2012 03 23 CSO is available in Indonesia amp coming soon in India till end of 2011 Possibility of Launch Canceled trai nghiem Counter Strike Online su that vong da duoc tien lieu 24 March 2015 External links EditOfficial South Korean website in Korean Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Counter Strike Online amp oldid 1126528483, wikipedia, 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