Counter-Strike
About the Game
The Steam and Xbox releases of Counter-Strike are commercial standalone versions of the game, updated with a newer GoldSrc engine build. However, they omit the extra modifications which were available in the Half-Life: Counter-Strike retail releases that are not Counter-Strike itself. The game itself is a multiplayer-only team-based first-person shooter.
Story & Setting
Assassination (map prefix AS): counter-terrorists attempt to escort a VIP to the escape zone, while terrorists try to kill them Bomb defusal (map prefix DE): terrorists attempt to plant an explosive in one of two predefined locations, while counter-terrorists try to prevent them or , failing that, defuse the bomb before the timer runs out Hostage rescue (map prefix CS): counter-terrorists attempt to rescue at least half of the hostages that the terrorists are holding, while the latter try to prevent them before the timer runs out
Gameplay & Core Systems
It involves players being split to terrorist and counter-terrorist teams, in 3 game modes: An alternate victory objective is eliminating all players from the opposing team. At the start of each round, players get to buy equipment (weapons, armor, ammo...) with in-game funds they earn from the previous round (or a preset if it is the first round on the server).
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Counter-Strike | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Valve Corporation | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Ritual Entertainment | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Microsoft S. de R.L. de C.V. | Mexico | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Valve Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Ritual Entertainment | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Valve Corporation | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Ritual Entertainment | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | NBG EDV Handels- und Verlags GmbH & Co. KG | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Valve Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Ritual Entertainment | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Valve Corporation | France | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Ritual Entertainment | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Valve Corporation | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Ritual Entertainment | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Valve Corporation | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Turtle Rock Studios, Inc. | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Additional Development by | Barking Dog Studios, Ltd. | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Ritual Entertainment | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | NBG EDV Handels- und Verlags GmbH | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Custom Soundtracks | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | System/Multi-Link Cable | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Local Players via System Link / LAN Cable | 2-16 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2-16 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Content Download | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Friends | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Voice Chat | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Xbox 360 Compatible | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | FPS | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Ritual Entertainment | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Mature | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | FPS | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Microsoft | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-12 | Mexico | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-18 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-12 | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| 2003-12-05 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2003-12-05 | France | MobyGames |
| 2004-03-25 | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| 2004-09-22 | Germany; Classics release | MobyGames |
| 2003-12-05 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2003-11-18 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 18, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 5, 2003 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 805529623453 | Mexico | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 167398886 | Mexico | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529465091 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 167398886 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529493735 | Austria, Germany, Switzerland | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529493698 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 167398886 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 805529493704 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988648274716 | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1243821396 | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| upc | 805529465091 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0000AJMPK | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 167398886 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 805529493810 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 805529493810 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 805529493698 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
