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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Valve Corporation}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Valve Corporation}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Barking Dog Studios|ref=<ref | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Barking Dog Studios|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041109132514/http://www.firingsquad.com/features/gooseint/page4.asp|title=Gooseman Counter-Strike Interview (retrieved)|date=2023-06-22}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Studios}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Studios|1999-2005}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Valve Corporation}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Valve Corporation|2005-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|GoldSrc}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|GoldSrc}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2000|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041223165557/http://www.counter-strike.net/haxornews/nov2000.html#newsitem973748630,76563,|title=CS V1.0 Released! (retrieved)|date=2023-06-22}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 25, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 25, 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 25, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 25, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|counter-strike|88}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|counter-strike|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Counter-Strike}} | ||
|steam appid = 10 | |steam appid = 10 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |hltb = 1953 | ||
+ | |lutris = counter-strike | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2726 | ||
|strategywiki = Counter-Strike | |strategywiki = Counter-Strike | ||
|wikipedia = Counter-Strike (video game) | |wikipedia = Counter-Strike (video game) | ||
|winehq = 10681 | |winehq = 10681 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://github.com/ValveSoftware/halflife/issues?labels=&page=1&state=open GitHub Issue Tracker for Counter-Strike] and other GoldSrc-based games | {{mm}} [https://github.com/ValveSoftware/halflife/issues?labels=&page=1&state=open GitHub Issue Tracker for Counter-Strike] and other GoldSrc-based games | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/10/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | Steam | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | | Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Later updates and releases remove the disc check and activation completely. | Steam | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, key | Counter-Strike 1 Anthology. Game data is stored inside GCF files on the disc. If extracted, it is possible to play offline without Steam, by following [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Counter-Strike#Play_Counter-Strike_1_Anthology_offline_without_Steam this guide]. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 10 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 10 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All non-Steam releases can be redeemed on Steam. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Counter Strike Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Counter Strike Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/counter-strike |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Pre-25th Anniversary Half-Life Update Steam versions are {{term|Vert-}}; The 25th Anniversary Update version has a setting for {{term|Hor+}} called "Allow widescreen Field of View". |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Pre-25th Anniversary Update Steam versions are {{term|Vert-}}; The 25th Anniversary Update version has a setting for {{term|Hor+}} called "Allow widescreen Field of View". |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Both in-game and menu UI may become too small on displays with a high pixel density. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Fixed 90° horizontal. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Use the <code>-window -noborder</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] | |borderless windowed notes = Use the <code>-window -noborder</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = always on |
− | |anisotropic notes = gl_ansio 16 | + | |anisotropic notes = <code>gl_ansio 16</code>{{cn}} |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], use the <code>-nomsaa</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to disable. | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], use the <code>-nomsaa</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to disable. | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = Can be disabled using the console command <code>gl_vsync 0</code> | + | |vsync notes =Triple Buffering.<br>Lower input latency forces a Double Buffering Vsync.<br> Always on for the retail version.Can be disabled in the Video settings or by using the console command <code>gl_vsync 0</code> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = See [[#Frame rate limit|Frame rate limit]]. | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 72 FPS. See [[#Frame rate limit|Frame rate limit]]. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate limit|Frame rate limit]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate limit|Frame rate limit]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set FPS limit | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set FPS limit<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Pufflesboi|date=2023-05-15|comment=Confirmed. I can get 120 FPS by overriding and changing my max to 120.}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|userconfig.cfg}} with a text editor. If it is not present, create it manually. |
− | # Add the following lines: | + | # Add the following lines into the config file: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | gl_vsync 0 // | + | gl_vsync 0 // Disable Vsync |
− | fps_max "desired FPS value | + | fps_max "XX" // Replace "XX" with the desired FPS value. |
fps_override 1 | fps_override 1 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | |||
{{ii}} The <code>fps_override 1</code> command disables GoldSrc's arbitrary 100 FPS limit. | {{ii}} The <code>fps_override 1</code> command disables GoldSrc's arbitrary 100 FPS limit. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is not recommended to set the FPS higher than 100 FPS as it might cause some issues such as slower movement. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===OpenGL texture filtering=== | ===OpenGL texture filtering=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable OpenGL texture filtering<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=244861148</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11|comment=Half-Life method applies to CS as well)}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable OpenGL texture filtering<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=244861148</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11|comment=Half-Life method applies to CS as well)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Texture filtering is enabled by default when using the OpenGL renderer (This is disabled in Software rendering mode). |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|userconfig.cfg}} with a text editor. If it is not present, create it manually. |
− | # Add | + | # Add this console command into the config file: <code>gl_texturemode gl_nearest_mipmap_linear</code>. |
# Save the file. | # Save the file. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Alternatively, this console command can be used: <code>gl_texturemode gl_nearest</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===OpenGL overbright lighting=== |
+ | {{ii}} Overbright lighting increases the rendering [[Glossary:High dynamic range (HDR)|dynamic range]], resulting brighter and more colorful visuals. | ||
+ | {{--}} Overbright lighting normally only works on the Direct3D and software renderers.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=47313|title=VOGONS • View topic - Half-Life overbright compatibility|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/halflife/issues/230|title=gl_overbright & OpenGL · Issue #230 · ValveSoftware/halflife|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | <!-- NOTE FOR EDITORS: The profile name doesn't have any hyphen; don't change that! --> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Nvidia cards: Enable the GL extension limiter|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/HalfLife/comments/8uitxw/halflife_with_openal_efx_surround_sound_and_hrtf/|title=Half-Life with OpenAL (EFX, Surround Sound, and HRTF!) : HalfLife|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
+ | # On the '''Half Life''' profile, set {{code|Extension limit}} to {{code|On}}. Apply changes. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Create a file called {{file|autoexec.cfg}}. | ||
+ | # Add new line {{code|gl_overbright "1"}}. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Doing this will disable multi-texturing, which has the side-effect of disabling detail textures, which may effect the appearance of other games and mods that share {{file|hl.exe}}, including [[Counter-Strike: Condition Zero]] and [[Day of Defeat]]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Doing this disables the Steam version's built-in [[MSAA]]. On the '''Half Life''' profile, change {{code|Antialiasing - Mode}} to {{code|Override any application setting}} and {{code|Antialiasing - Setting}} to the desired level of antialiasing (such as {{code|4x [4x Multisampling]}} for a vanilla look, or {{code|32xS [Combined: 2x2 SS + 8x MS]}} for maximum antialiasing). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
{{Image|Counter Strike Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Counter Strike Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Counter Strike Mouse.png|In-game mouse/joystick settings.}} | {{Image|Counter Strike Mouse.png|In-game mouse/joystick settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Counter Strike Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Counter Strike Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Counter Strike Voice.png|In-game voice settings.}} | {{Image|Counter Strike Voice.png|In-game voice settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music and | + | |separate volume notes = Music and SFX volume sliders, can be fine tuned with console commands |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = True for retail. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=1804 1.6] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Indonesian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by [https://igtcid.blogspot.com IGTC Team], [https://igtcid.blogspot.com/2017/11/counter-strike-16-indonesia-patch.html download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.counterzone.com.br/cs-tradutor.php download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Available but not shown on Steam. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Serbian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://srbifikatori.rs/igre/counter-strike download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://slovenciny.com/counter-strike-1-6-sk-bst/ 1.6] [https://slovenciny.com/counter-strike-1-6-sk/ 1.6] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=1804 1.4/1.5/1.6] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Ukrainian |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = hackable |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes | + | |notes = Fan translation and full dubbing by [https://tsfukraine.wixsite.com/main/counter-strike?lang=en TSF], [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msPQm817mAF0x06F5ZoYK_DDnfyHLM_J/view?usp=sharing download]. |
− | + | |fan = true | |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
|udp = 6003, 7002, 27010, 27015, 27025 | |udp = 6003, 7002, 27010, 27015, 27025 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate (Retail version)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The retail version of the game defaults to 60 Hz when running with Direct3D renderer in full-screen mode. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-freq <rate></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Source_Games|title=Command Line Options - Valve Developer Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Example: <code>-freq 120</code> forces a 120 Hz refresh rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Input Lag in Direct3D (Retail version)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On certain graphics cards, using the D3D renderer can result in severe input lag, even with disabled VSync. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set {{code|gl_d3dflip 1}} in the console|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://valvearchive.com/web_archive/sierrastudios.com/games/half-life/issues.html|title=valvearchive.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Main menu issues (Retail Version)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} In modern versions of windows the menu is usually not seen in full screen in addition to crashing when loading the game | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP (Service Pack 2)|ref=}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fatal Error - Available memory less than 15MB (Retail version)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode for <code>Windows XP</code>|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen on startup (Steam version)=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Disable FBO rendering|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/70/discussions/0/864959809942784569/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Add <code>-nofbo</code> in the game's launch options. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Windows 7/Vista Performance Fix=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} In Windows 7 or Vista with modern hardware, some users may experience extremely low frame rates during gameplay. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set HL.exe to high priority|ref={{cn|date=August 2015}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open Half-Life. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|Shift|Esc}} in order to open the Task Manager. | ||
+ | # Under the {{code|Processes}} tab, find {{file|HL.exe}} and right click it. | ||
+ | # Set its priority to high. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Performance issues with dynamic lights on Intel graphics (OpenGL)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Dynamic light sources being present, such as the flashlight or flickering lights, causes significant frame rate drops and lag spikes on Intel graphics. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=63930 this GLIntercept config]|ref=<ref>{{cn}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | '''Note''' | ||
+ | {{--}} As this method uses a custom {{file|OpenGL32.dll}}, it should not be used in VAC-protected servers. | ||
+ | {{++}} Doing this also fixes [[#OpenGL overbright lighting|overbright lighting]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Shooting sound and fire animation not synchronized=== | ===Shooting sound and fire animation not synchronized=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use console commands: cl_lc 1, cl_lw 1"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use console commands: cl_lc 1, cl_lw 1"|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} | ||
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===Prevent admin slow-hacking=== | ===Prevent admin slow-hacking=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command "cl_filterstuffcmd 1"|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command "cl_filterstuffcmd 1"|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Admin_Slowhacking#Blocking|title=Admin Slowhacking - VALVe Developer Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Low performance on laptops with a Nvidia graphics cards=== | ===Low performance on laptops with a Nvidia graphics cards=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Opening Nvidia control panel and forcing game to run on dedicated card won't work on laptops. If the game is it's blocked or grayed out, you can do the same operation with an external program such as Nvidia Inspector|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Opening Nvidia control panel and forcing game to run on dedicated card won't work on laptops. If the game is it's blocked or grayed out, you can do the same operation with an external program such as Nvidia Inspector|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/10/discussions/0/864959809929049360/|title=CS 1.6 Nvidia Optimus/SLI Fix :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
===Low frame rate on old hardware=== | ===Low frame rate on old hardware=== | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 7 | |direct3d versions = 7 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = Lost with Linux update.<ref>[ | + | |direct3d notes = Lost with Linux update.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/70/discussions/0/828934913113943429 Steam HL1 5.1 sound - Steam discussions forums].</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = <ref name="64-bit">[https://blog.counter-strike.net/index.php/2016/05/14479/ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/25/2016]</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = <ref name="64-bit"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = SDL | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = World Opponent Network, Steamworks |
|multiplayer notes= WON for retail, Steamworks for Steam. | |multiplayer notes= WON for retail, Steamworks for Steam. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Console commands=== | ===Console commands=== | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20180704201551/myweb.tiscali.co.uk/millard1/Cvar%20List/scripting.elxdraco.net/cvarlist/index.html An exhaustive list of all Goldsrc console commands] |
{{ii}} Games running on the GoldSrc engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Goldsource_Games GoldSrc Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. | {{ii}} Games running on the GoldSrc engine can utilize [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_Line_Options#Goldsource_Games GoldSrc Engine Console Commands] for various tasks. | ||
{{ii}} The console is enabled by default in GoldSrc games, press {{key|~}} to open it. | {{ii}} The console is enabled by default in GoldSrc games, press {{key|~}} to open it. | ||
===Disable Echos=== | ===Disable Echos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the console command: <code>room_off 1</code> <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Pufflesboi|date=2023-05-15|comment=Yep, it works and I'm pretty sure that this also works with any other GoldSrc game.}}</ref>| |
+ | }} | ||
===Disable Voice Chat=== | ===Disable Voice Chat=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use console command | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the console command: <code>voice_enable 0</code>|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}}} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Disable Commentator Voice Overs=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the console command: <code>speak_enabled 0</code>|ref={{cn|date=October 2020}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Play Counter-Strike 1 Anthology offline without Steam=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Older version of the game which runs better on slower machines. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supports more advanced mods than the WON version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|fix= | ||
+ | # Use [https://github.com/activescott/lessmsi/releases lessmsi] to extract {{file|platform.gcf}} from the on-disc {{file|steam.msi}}. | ||
+ | # Install the game from {{file|cstrike.msi}} on the CD. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\SteamApps}} folder. | ||
+ | # Move the aforementioned {{file|platform.gcf}} into here. | ||
+ | # Using [https://web.archive.org/web/20200131172739/http://nemesis.thewavelength.net:80/index.php?p=26 GCFScape] extract the {{folder|root}} folder of each {{file|.gcf}} file into a desired folder, except {{file|platform.gcf}} | ||
+ | # Open {{file|platform.gcf}} in '''GCFScape'''. | ||
+ | # Highlight all the folders on the right and extract them to a new folder on the desktop. | ||
+ | # Rename this new folder to {{folder|platform}} and move into the folder containing the rest of the extracted game data. | ||
+ | # The game requires a {{file|Steam.dll}} to run. It can be acquired from '''any complete version of Steam''' (standard modern Steam, 2004 Steam, etc.), or '''a 2004 retail copy of [[Counter-Strike: Condition Zero]]'''. | ||
+ | # Place the {{file|Steam.dll}} into the folder containing the extracted game files. | ||
+ | # The game also requires a {{file|FileSystem_Stdio.dll}} to run. This can be acquired from '''a digital Steam copy of any Half-Life based game''' ('''steam_legacy''' beta) or '''a 2004 retail copy of [[Counter-Strike: Condition Zero]]'''. | ||
+ | # Place the {{file|FileSystem_Stdio.dll}} into the folder containing the extracted game files. | ||
+ | # Create shortcuts to the {{file|hl.exe}} with the <code>-game cstrike</code>, <code>-game czero</code> and <code>-game czeror</code> command-line arguments for '''1.6''', '''Condition Zero''' and '''CZ Deleted Scenes''' respectively. | ||
+ | # Launching {{file|hl.exe}} without command line arguments will start '''[[Half-Life]]'''. | ||
+ | # Input the CD-key to play the game if asked. | ||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The game can now be uninstalled from the control panel without losing the extracted files. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The file {{file|condition zero models.gcf}} is optional, it is the '''HD pack for CS 1.6''' and is not needed to run '''Condition Zero'''. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Mods=== |
− | {{ | + | The game has a lot of modifications available, most of them can be found on [https://gamebanana.com/mods/games/4254 GameBanana]. Here are some recommended ones: |
+ | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/223247 Original CT and T Player Models] - When Condition Zero was released, the original player models have been remade. Usually, you can switch from the original (LD) to the remade (HD) player models and vice versa in the Video settings but there have been cases where the LD player models aren't present in the game files. You can use this mod to replace the HD player models back to the LD player models. | ||
+ | * [https://www.gvme.org/1999 Detailed (HD) Textures] - Makes the textures on maps HD. {{cn|date=2023-05-14|reason=I'm not sure if all the textures have been remade.}} | ||
+ | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1725204346 Bots] - This adds AI bots for Counter-Strike, which allows you to play the game in singleplayer. | ||
+ | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/423965 Nexon CSO Skybox Replacements] - A remake of nearly all the original skybox textures. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | ===Retail ("WON") version (1.0-1.5)=== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 95, 98, NT 4.0 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 133 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 24 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 400 MB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Steam version (1.6 and newer)=== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows |
Latest revision as of 18:42, 24 July 2024
Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Barking Dog Studios[1] | |
Publishers | |
1999-2005 | Sierra Studios |
2005-present | Valve Corporation |
Engines | |
GoldSrc | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 9, 2000[2] |
macOS (OS X) | January 25, 2013 |
Linux | January 25, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 88 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Counter-Strike |
Counter-Strike | |
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Counter-Strike | 2000 |
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero | 2004 |
Counter-Strike: Source | 2004 |
Counter-Strike NEO -White Memories- | 2005 |
Counter-Strike Online (series) | |
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 2012 |
Counter-Strike 2 | 2023 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Counter-Strike is a multiplayer first-person shooter game in the Counter-Strike series.
General information
- GitHub Issue Tracker for Counter-Strike and other GoldSrc-based games
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Retail | Later updates and releases remove the disc check and activation completely. | |||
Retail | Counter-Strike 1 Anthology. Game data is stored inside GCF files on the disc. If extracted, it is possible to play offline without Steam, by following this guide. | |||
Steam |
- All non-Steam releases can be redeemed on Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Half-Life\cstrike\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game>/Half-Life/cstrike/ |
Linux | <path-to-game>/Half-Life/cstrike/ |
-
*.cfg
store the configuration.
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Pre-25th Anniversary Half-Life Update Steam versions are Vert-; The 25th Anniversary Update version has a setting for Hor+ called "Allow widescreen Field of View". | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Pre-25th Anniversary Update Steam versions are Vert-; The 25th Anniversary Update version has a setting for Hor+ called "Allow widescreen Field of View". | ||
4K Ultra HD | Both in-game and menu UI may become too small on displays with a high pixel density. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Fixed 90° horizontal. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use the -window -noborder command line arguments |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | gl_ansio 16 [citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, use the -nomsaa command line argument to disable. |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Triple Buffering. Lower input latency forces a Double Buffering Vsync. Always on for the retail version.Can be disabled in the Video settings or by using the console command gl_vsync 0 |
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60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 72 FPS. See Frame rate limit. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Frame rate limit
Set FPS limit[3] |
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gl_vsync 0 // Disable Vsync fps_max "XX" // Replace "XX" with the desired FPS value. fps_override 1 Notes
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OpenGL texture filtering
Disable OpenGL texture filtering[4][5] |
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OpenGL overbright lighting
- Overbright lighting increases the rendering dynamic range, resulting brighter and more colorful visuals.
- Overbright lighting normally only works on the Direct3D and software renderers.[6][7]
Nvidia cards: Enable the GL extension limiter[8] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Enabled by default. To disable select Raw mouse input under Options, Mouse. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and SFX volume sliders, can be fine tuned with console commands | |
Surround sound | True for retail. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Lost with Steampipe. EAX1, A3D 2.0 |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1.6 | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Indonesian | Fan translation by IGTC Team, download. | |||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Available but not shown on Steam. | |||
Serbian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Slovak | Fan - 1.6 1.6 1.4/1.5/1.6 | |||
Spanish | ||||
Ukrainian | Fan translation and full dubbing by TSF, download. |
Network
- For more information, see the "Half-Life Dedicated Server" section of our GoldSrc article.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use connect IP:port;password in the console. |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 6003, 7002, 27010, 27015, 27025 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate (Retail version)
- The retail version of the game defaults to 60 Hz when running with Direct3D renderer in full-screen mode.
Use the -freq <rate> command line argument[9]
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Input Lag in Direct3D (Retail version)
- On certain graphics cards, using the D3D renderer can result in severe input lag, even with disabled VSync.
Set gl_d3dflip 1 in the console[10]
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- In modern versions of windows the menu is usually not seen in full screen in addition to crashing when loading the game
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP (Service Pack 2) |
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Fatal Error - Available memory less than 15MB (Retail version)
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP [citation needed]
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Black screen on startup (Steam version)
Disable FBO rendering[11] |
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Windows 7/Vista Performance Fix
- In Windows 7 or Vista with modern hardware, some users may experience extremely low frame rates during gameplay.
Set HL.exe to high priority[citation needed] |
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Performance issues with dynamic lights on Intel graphics (OpenGL)
- Dynamic light sources being present, such as the flashlight or flickering lights, causes significant frame rate drops and lag spikes on Intel graphics.
Use this GLIntercept config[12] |
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Note
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Shooting sound and fire animation not synchronized
Use console commands: cl_lc 1, cl_lw 1"[citation needed] |
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Unable to switch from left-handed to right-handed weapon
Change to OpenGL or use console command "cl_righthand 1"[citation needed] |
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Unable to move diagonally
Use console commands: cl_upspeed 320, cl_backspeed 400, cl_sidespeed 400 and cl_forwardspeed 400"[citation needed] |
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Prevent admin slow-hacking
Use console command "cl_filterstuffcmd 1"[13] |
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Low performance on laptops with a Nvidia graphics cards
Opening Nvidia control panel and forcing game to run on dedicated card won't work on laptops. If the game is it's blocked or grayed out, you can do the same operation with an external program such as Nvidia Inspector[14] |
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Low frame rate on old hardware
Use theses console commands[citation needed] |
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cl_minmodels 1 gl_texturemode GL_NEAREST_MIPMAP_NEAREST fastsprites 0 // cl_shadows 0 cl_corpsestay 0 gl_picmip 3 cl_weather 0 r_decals 0 mp_decals 0 |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 | Lost with Linux update.[16] |
OpenGL | 2.1 | |
Software renderer |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | EAX 1.0 and A3D 2.0 support lost with Steampipe updates. Still present in retail. |
Input | SDL | |
Multiplayer | World Opponent Network, Steamworks | WON for retail, Steamworks for Steam. |
Console commands
- An exhaustive list of all Goldsrc console commands
- Games running on the GoldSrc engine can utilize GoldSrc Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
- The console is enabled by default in GoldSrc games, press ~ to open it.
Disable Echos
Use the console command: room_off 1 [17]
|
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Disable Voice Chat
Use the console command: voice_enable 0 [citation needed]
|
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Disable Commentator Voice Overs
Use the console command: speak_enabled 0 [citation needed]
|
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Play Counter-Strike 1 Anthology offline without Steam
- Older version of the game which runs better on slower machines.
- Supports more advanced mods than the WON version.
Instructions |
---|
Notes:
|
Mods
The game has a lot of modifications available, most of them can be found on GameBanana. Here are some recommended ones:
- Original CT and T Player Models - When Condition Zero was released, the original player models have been remade. Usually, you can switch from the original (LD) to the remade (HD) player models and vice versa in the Video settings but there have been cases where the LD player models aren't present in the game files. You can use this mod to replace the HD player models back to the LD player models.
- Detailed (HD) Textures - Makes the textures on maps HD. [citation needed]
- Bots - This adds AI bots for Counter-Strike, which allows you to play the game in singleplayer.
- Nexon CSO Skybox Replacements - A remake of nearly all the original skybox textures.
System requirements
Retail ("WON") version (1.0-1.5)
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 133 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 24 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB |
Steam version (1.6 and newer)
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz | 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 96 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Snow Leopard 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 500 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8 ATI Radeon X1600 Intel HD 3000 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual-core from Intel at 2.8 GHz Dual-core from AMD at 2.8 GHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600/9600GT ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 OpenGL 2.1 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | OpenAL Compatible Sound Card | |
Other | (Graphic Drivers: Nvidia 310, AMD 12.11) |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Gooseman Counter-Strike Interview (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-22
- ↑ CS V1.0 Released! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-06-22
- ↑ Verified by User:Pufflesboi on 2023-05-15
- Confirmed. I can get 120 FPS by overriding and changing my max to 120.
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=244861148
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11
- Half-Life method applies to CS as well)
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - Half-Life overbright compatibility - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ gl_overbright & OpenGL · Issue #230 · ValveSoftware/halflife - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Half-Life with OpenAL (EFX, Surround Sound, and HRTF!) : HalfLife - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Command Line Options - Valve Developer Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ valvearchive.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [citation needed]
- ↑ Admin Slowhacking - VALVe Developer Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ CS 1.6 Nvidia Optimus/SLI Fix :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive » Release Notes for 5/25/2016
- ↑ Steam HL1 5.1 sound - Steam discussions forums.
- ↑ Verified by User:Pufflesboi on 2023-05-15
- Yep, it works and I'm pretty sure that this also works with any other GoldSrc game.