As a long-time fan of the Counter-Strike series, it pains me to say this — but CS2 is a massive disappointment.

Terrible matchmaking – Even in casual games, the matchmaking is completely unbalanced. There's no sense of fair competition, and the ranking system feels meaningless.

No real anti-cheat – The cheating problem is out of control. Even in casual matches, cheaters are everywhere. Wallhacks, aimbots — you name it. It ruins the experience entirely.

The game is unplayable because of cheaters – Right now, as I write this review, there’s a cheater on the enemy team blatantly walling, seeing us through walls and pre-aiming every move. How is this acceptable?

As a long-time fan of the Counter-Strike series, it pains me to say this — but CS2 is a massive disappointment. Terrible matchmaking – Even in casual games, the matchmaking is completely unbalanced. There's no sense of fair competition, and the ranking system feels meaningless. No real anti-cheat – The cheating problem is out of control. Even in casual matches, cheaters are everywhere. Wallhacks, aimbots — you name it. It ruins the experience entirely. The game is unplayable because of cheaters – Right now, as I write this review, there’s a cheater on the enemy team blatantly walling, seeing us through walls and pre-aiming every move. How is this acceptable?