CounterStrike(CS) is a FPS game which requires you and your team to eliminate the other team. The 2 teams are Counter-Terrorist(CT) and the Terrorists(T). This game is striving for realism as the weapons and player models are accurately modeled such as the H&K MP5 ,Desert Eagle and so on. 5 types of gameplay can be found in CS that is:
Hostage Rescue:- Team CT has to make their way into security complex, schools etc in order to rescue the hostage from the clutches of the T. Team T must stop the CTs from rescuing them. Some certain maps have cameras in it. This can be useful to monitor their movement and to see where is the location of the enemies like in the cs_assault map.
Plant/Defuse Bomb:- Team CT must defuse the C4 bomb that have been planted by Team T at certain target locations. Team T can opt to defend the target location or simply hunt the CTs down. Such maps like de_dust is frequently played coz of it's layout and strategic entries by both teams.
Escort the VIP:- Team CT must escort a VIP to an escape location while team T will try to assassinate the VIP. VIP has 200 points of armor so that means VIP can live a bit longer . But a shot at the head is simply fatal and may result in permanent death. Both teams will have limited type of weapons. Team T will have sniper guns only while CT will have assault guns. In CS 7.0, VIP is given a USP Tac. 45 handgun and a lousy knife.
Escape:- Team T must escape to an escape point to win the game. Team CT will hunt them down before they could make it. Limited weapons for both teams. Team T can either run like hell or find an armory room to equip themselves with weapons.
I put a CS FaQ for your reference guide of the game. A well-written faq by a skilled CS Player, Mochan. You can view them here.
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