Counter-Strike: Source (2004)
Genres:Shooter
Themes:Action
Game modes:Multiplayer
Story:Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source technology. Featuring state of the art graphics, all new sounds, and introducing physics, Counter-Strike: Source is a must-have for every action gamer.
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People in the 90's had this on CD. It was a great game. I will never forget the people whom introduced this to me. I had some good memories on this.. This is was what made me, love Half-life when it was introduced to me. I will never forget the many nights playing this.
**Why *Counter-Strike: Source* Should Be on GOG — And Why It’s the Best in the Series**
*Counter-Strike: Source* (2004) is often overshadowed by *CS 1.6*'s legacy and *CS:GO*'s popularity, but real fans know: *Source* is the perfect middle ground. It modernized the classic gameplay with Valve's then-new **Source Engine**, giving us stunning (for the time) visuals, smoother physics, and tight gunplay — all while staying true to what made *Counter-Strike* legendary in the first place.
### Why It’s the Best CS Game in the Series
- **Perfect Balance of Old and New**: *Source* keeps the hardcore, tactical feel of 1.6 but with improved graphics and physics that brought CS into a new era without selling out its roots.
- **Smooth, Clean Aesthetic**: No flashy skins, no economy system. Just raw, clean FPS action. The visual upgrade from 1.6 was huge, but it never distracted from gameplay.
- **Classic Mods & Community Servers**: *CS:S* had one of the most vibrant modding communities — Zombie Mod, Gun Game, Surf maps, and endless custom servers. This is the *Counter-Strike* playground that shaped online shooters.
- **Mechanical Precision**: Bullet spray patterns, movement, and hitboxes felt just right. It hit that sweet spot between old-school and modern.
### Why It Needs to Be on GOG
- **DRM-Free Preservation**: Like many classic PC shooters, *CS:S* deserves to be archived and accessible forever — no reliance on third-party launchers or unstable servers.
- **Revival of Modding and LAN**: GOG’s focus on offline access, LAN support, and preservation would give *Source* a second life for fans of custom servers, private matches, and modding culture.
- **Classic Multiplayer History**: Alongside games like *Quake*, *Unreal Tournament*, and *DOOM*, *CS:S* defined competitive PC gaming in the 2000s. It’s more than a game — it’s a historical artifact.
*Counter-Strike: Source* was the turning point that proved CS could evolve without losing its soul. GOG is the right home
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