Counter-Strike Online
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| Developer(s) |  Valve Corporation Nexon Corporation |
| Publisher(s) | Valve Corporation Nexon Corporation TianCity[1]  Gamania  IAHgames Megaxus PlayFPS Nexon EU |
| Series | Counter-Strike |
| Engine | GoldSrc |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
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| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Counter-Strike Online (CSO or CSOL) is a Counter-Strike game targeted towards Asia's gaming market released in 2008. It is based on Counter-Strike and was developed by Nexon Co. Ltd. with oversight from license-holder Valve Corporation. It uses a micropayment model that is managed by a custom version of the Steam back-end.[2]
Overview
The game also features a variety of additions over the international Counter-Strike, such as the introduction of female characters, numerous new weapons and skins for previous weapons. Most of the weapons are "locked" by default, so virtual cash or in-game points are essential to purchase them. Most special weapons, skins, power-ups, etc. can be purchased with cash points. A variety of other special items can also be bought with in-game points as well.
Counter-Strike Online itself is free to play, but some weapons are bought using points purchased with real money. These weapons usually expire after a certain amount of time but sometimes can be purchased permanently during a promotion. Certain weapons and items can be purchased with points that are gained by getting kills, completing objectives, etc.
Modes
Counter-Strike Online includes classic Counter-Strike modes and added more. They are categorized as six: Classic, Deathmatches, Zombie Infection, Scenarios, Fun and Others.
- Classic: Round-based match. The modes available are Bomb Defuse, Hostage Rescue, Assassination and Basic.
- Deathmatches: Players will respawn immediately after death. The modes available are Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Gun Deathmatch.
- Zombie Infection: Humans must survive incoming zombie attacks. The modes available are Zombie: Original, Zombie: Mutant, Zombie: Hero and Zombie: Bot.
- Scenarios: 10 players must survive and annihilate enemies to clear specific goals. Some maps have to defeat a boss. Modes available are Zombie Scenario and Human Scenario.
- Fun: Modes available are Hidden, Zombie Escape, Bazooka Battle, Soccer, Challenge and Item Battle.
- Others: Zombie: Union, Metal Arena, Battle Rush and Zombie Shelter.
Sequel
On April 5, 2012, Nexon and Valve announced a partnership to develop Counter-Strike Online 2, which is to be based on an enhanced Source engine, and will offer enhanced graphics, powerful impact physics, and more new features.[3] It has not been confirmed if it will have any connection to the newly released Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
References
- ↑ "Tiancheng agent confirmed century epic FPS-class online games giant for "Counter-Strike Online"".
- ↑ "Q&A: Valve Explains Why PC Gaming's Gaining Steam". Gamasutra. 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
- ↑ Mallory, Jordan (2012-04-06). "Nexon, Valve announce Counter-Strike Online 2 for Asian territories". Joystiq. Retrieved 2013-04-01.
- Cheben, Mark (2007-07-27). "Leading International Studios Join Forces to Extend the World's #1 First Person Multiplayer Game". GotFrag. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
- "Game Watch (Translated)". (This game is not suitable for children under the ages of 13. Contains graphic violence.)
- "Nexon Finding ways to expand cso business in Indonesia, India & other area.(8-1-2012)". (CSO is available in Indonesia & coming soon in India till end of 2011. [Possibility of Launch Canceled])
External links
- (English) Official site of Singapore/Malaysia
- (Indonesian) Official site of Indonesia
- (Chinese (Taiwan)) Official site of Taiwan
- (traditional Chinese) Official site of Hong Kong
- (simplified Chinese) Official site of China
- (Korean) Official site of South Korea
- (Japanese) Official site of Japan
- (Thai) Official site of Thailand
- (Turkish) Official site of Turkey
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