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I suppose the real question that must be answered is this: Is there any reason to play Counter-Strike on Xbox if you’ve played before on the PC? The answer will be different for different people. The Xbox version has superior graphics, 18 maps, (there are 11 remakes from the PC version and seven new Xbox exclusives), new models, awesome voice communication, and hopefully very little cheating over Xbox Live. Valve and Microsoft are also promising additional downloadable content, though right now it is not clear whether or not we’ll just see new maps or if any additional gameplay modifications will be available.

Of course, with the PC version, there are tons of modifications, maps, and texture packs currently available to enhance gameplay. And, of course, there’s the cheating issue. It’s very hard to determine whether or not gamers with PC Counter-Strike experience will enjoy this version. I personally enjoyed learning to play again with a controller. I enjoy the increased communication of the headset. I enjoy the graphical upgrades. Mostly, I just enjoy knowing that everybody is on a level playing field and my skills are what will determine my score — and I can really only enjoy that in the console version of the game.

Counter-Strike is a fantastic online shooter for the Xbox. In fact, it’s possibly the best game currently available for Xbox Live. Conversely, the single-player game offers very little gameplay and thus the title will likely not be too attractive to offline gamers. But what the game sets out to achieve, it achieves quite well. If you’re in the market for an addictive shooter that will likely have quite an online following, I can easily recommend Counter-Strike for Xbox.

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