Play CS
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A browser-based implementation of Counter-Strike 1.6 that allows players to join multiplayer servers directly from a web page.
Why it is useful
Eliminates the friction of downloading legacy software to play one of the most influential tactical shooters ever made. It is an impressive technical feat that brings full 3D networking to the browser, making it ideal for a quick competitive match on hardware that cannot run modern titles. It revitalizes a classic community in an accessible format.
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