Counter Strike Online

(96 VOTES, AVERAGE: 3.70 / 5)

Counter-Strike Online is a 3D tactical MMOFPS game developed by Nexon with supervision from Valve. The game is basically a conversion of the original Counter-Strike into a free to play “MMO” with additional RPG elements. Players earn experience and in game money for winning matches which can be used to unlock additional weapons. In its core the game is nearly identical to Counter-Strike on Valve’s own Steam service, but this version has a few additional weapons and some interesting game modes. This version was designed specifically for the Asian market but is available world-wide through its publisher.

Publisher: IAHGames
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Low
Type: MMOFPS
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~600 mb

Pros: +Balanced maps. +Plays almost exactly like the critically acclaimed FPS Counter-Strike. +Plenty of weapons and game modes compared to the original CS.

Cons: -Serious latency issues (The game is hosted in Malaysia / Singapore). -Some weapons aren’t balanced.

Counter Strike Online Overview

Counter-Strike Online is a remake of Valve’s original “Counter-Strike” game by Nexon specifically designed for Asia. Valve developed the game with supervision from Valve and designed the game to play a lot like Combat Arms,Sudden Attack and other popular free to play “MMOFPS” games. The game’s core gameplay mechanics and visuals are identical to Counter-Strike which is available on Steam – the only differences between the two versions is that Counter-Strike Online has “MMO” elements as well as new weapons and game modes. The game was originally launched in South Korea back in 2008, but launched in Malaysia and Singapore in October, 2010. This version (through IAHGames) has no IP-Restrictions in place, meaning anyone in the world can play the game. Keep in mind, since the game is located in South-East Asia, there are some serious latency issues. The game modes in Counter-Strike Online are:

Game Modes:

Detonation – The classic “plant the bomb / Defuse the bomb” mode. Terrorists win by defeating all of the Counter-Terrorists or by planting the bomb. Counter-Terrorists win by defeating all the Terrorists or by defusing the bomb.

Hostage Rescue – Counter-Terrorists win by rescuing hostages or by defeating the entire enemy team. Terrorists win by preventing the Counter-Terrorists from rescuing all of the hostages or by holding out until the game time runs out.

Assassination - Terrorists win by assassinating the VIP or eliminating all Counter-Terrorists. Counter Terrorists win by escorting the VIP safely to the rescue point or by eliminating all of the Terrorists.

Team Death Match - Whichever team reaches a predetermined amount of “kills” first wins. Players instantly respawn upon dying.

Death Match - Free for all – whoever gets the most kills before time runs out wins. Players instantly respawn upon dying.