What Counter-Strike should have been
User Rating: 8 | Alliance of Valiant Arms PC
Consider this Counter Strike source with the added element of building your character. I was very happy to jump in to a CS-like game that was not riddled with hackers. Seasoned CS players will jump right in, but may not dominate right away. There is a character building aspect to this game that makes it lopsided but adds an element of fun at the same time. As you level up, better gear becomes available. Don't fret however, there are plenty of noob rooms for you to play competitively in. Noobs with extra RL money can spend it to buy weapons that give an immediate advantage. For example, about $15 U.S. gets you a weapon only available to level 10 players that may have spent a hundred hours getting to that point. It is a great time even with the occasional rich noob with the sweet gun. However, just kill him and you can blast away, temporarily, with his $15 spank-cannon. I don't spend any money....yet. It is very tempting.
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