At the end of last month, Valve, one of the giants of the video game industry, launched the long-awaited game “Counter-Strike 2,” as a sequel to the acclaimed “CS:GO“.
However, it seems that the new game did not please some of the franchise’s ardent fans and has been registering negative reviews on Steam, the popular game distribution platform.
More than 160,000 recent player reviews gave “CS2” a “Neutral” rating. This rating is lower than any other Valve game, including industry giants such as those in the “Half-Life” franchise, “Portal”, “Dota 2” and “Left 4 Dead”.
How is the performance of games on Steam analyzed?
Steam reviews are divided into two parts: total reviews and most recent reviews. If we consider all the players’ opinions, the overall rating of “CS2” on Valve’s own online game store is “very positive.”
However, the total ratings, which total more than seven million, also include those posted for previous versions of “Counter-Strike”, including the acclaimed “CS:GO“. This is because “CS2” simply inherited the official Counter Strike game page on Steam.
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Some of the problems highlighted
The launch of “Counter-Strike 2“, the long-awaited sequel to the renowned “CS:GO”, generated great expectations among fans of the franchise. However, the initial excitement turned into disappointment for a number of players who did not hesitate to point out the problems they encountered.
Among the issues most cited by players are the bugs that affect gameplay and the overall experience. Reports of programming errors, such as glitches Visuals and collision problems compromised the fun and competitiveness of the game.
In the presence of cheaters, players using cheating to gain unfair advantages in the game, was also highlighted as a concern. As few actions are taken to stop them, the presence of these dishonest players affects the integrity of matches and triggers even more scathing criticism.
Another issue that generated controversy was the total removal of “CS:GO” from the Steam platform in favor of “CS2“. In turn, this change was viewed with displeasure by some players who still enjoyed “CS:GO”.
However, it is important to highlight that the Valve has been attentive to the problems highlighted by players and has been actively working to correct them. The company acknowledged that the legacy of CS’s official Steam page, which includes total ratings from previous versions, contributed to CS2’s initial criticism.
In response to criticism, Valve has been releasing frequent updates to address these issues and improve the experience for players. Fixes include adjustments to the alignment of hitbox and the resolution of bugs recurrent.
Although it faced some initial criticism and challenges regarding bugs and missing game modes, “CS2” remains a popular game in Steam.
Now, it remains to be seen whether Valve’s efforts to correct the problems highlighted will be enough to increase the reviews of the game.
