If we stop several people and kindly ask them to mention a historical title in the shooter segment, we know we are sure that many of them will not hesitate for a second to tell us about Counter-Strike. In this particular case, we want to refer to Counter Strike 2D, one of the saga's most famous installments and one that will undoubtedly capture the attention of fans of these games.

When analyzing why Counter Strike 2D is among the most recognized titles in shooters, we can mention its battle method, weapons, the communication between players, and the different available scenarios. This first-person action game will force you to take sides with one of the available teams.

You will then have to choose if you feel more comfortable being part of the terrorist team or if you want to be on the side of the anti-terrorists instead. In either case, the objective will be the same: get rid of all the enemies. But while the former set bombs waiting to explode and cause damage, the latter have to defuse them while seeking to rescue as many hostages as possible.

Before each battle begins, as players, we will have the chance to take just a few seconds to choose all the equipment we can then take to the field. Weapons, bulletproof vests, grenades, and many others you have to take with you if you don't want a bad maneuver to end up playing a dirty trick on you. You can even take explosive deactivation systems with you to be safer.

The interesting thing is that in Counter Strike 2D you can entertain yourself. At the same time, you challenge your colleagues and acquaintances, and it is possible to confront them. At the same time, you are connected to the Internet, with people from all over the world. Using a local network, you can engage in battles with those willing to have fun on the other side of their computer, even taking advantage of the opportunity to use other complementary applications.

Our recommendation after playing a few games in Counter Strike 2D, is that you should always look for the possibility of facing friends or why not strangers while you are connected to the Internet. Indeed, the decision-making capacity of each player is one of the keys that allow us to find an entertaining title, so don't lose sight of this issue.

You will also see that the duration of each of the rounds or rounds can vary according to the game and the character who created it, so you may have to switch from one to another if you consider it more convenient for your tactics. Of course, the winner will be the team that fulfills the objectives assigned to them first or that gets rid of the last member of their enemies within the established time limit.

What weapons can I use in Counter Strike 2D? The main ones, from pistols to grenades, include assault and sniper rifles, although everything will also be determined by the economic capacity you have developed. Also, remember that the terrorists have access to weapons of destruction that you will not be able to use if you have decided to be on the side of the "good guys," i.e., the anti-terrorists.

As you play this game, you will see that it is also capable of helping you to improve since it has a complex network of statistics, which will indicate which facets of the battle you handle better and which ones cost you more. If you pay attention to this additional information, you will be able to work on your weak points, and in a short time, you will become an expert in battle.

Regarding the interface and graphics of Counter Strike 2D, we have to say that although they are far from other installments of the series that are more advanced in this regard, it is not bad for a two-dimensional game. It is easy to distinguish each object that crosses our path, and therefore we consider that it complies without problems; beyond that, we can not demand it as a modern game.

You will also see, within the main menu, that this title has a section calledChat , in which you will be able to get in contact with other players of the same, and thus get to know some of the topics about which they have conversations. If you play with friends or acquaintances, you will always be able to establish a tactic or strategy to carry out in your combats, trying to achieve the greatest possible success.

And of course, it is impossible to finish this review without mentioning that one of the most interesting features this title can offer us is related to the Editormaps or scenarios included in its initial menu. Thanks to this, you can modify the different battle arenas, as long as you have some minimum knowledge about it.