I have a deep connection with counter-strike this being the first counter-strike game I've played and it is without a doubt my favorite game of all time.

If you are thinking about getting into this game for the first time, do it! It very well may become your favorite game. Don't judge it within only a few hours it may take some getting used to, but at some point it will all start to click for you.

Not to mention there are many things to enjoy outside of just 5v5 defusal like surfing and bhop servers, this game has a vast trove of community made games and maps to enjoy. This has my recommendation as the best and most skill expressive FPS game and esport ever!