Counter-Strike 2 Review: Cheaters Ruin the Experience

Counter-Strike 2 had so much potential to be a groundbreaking update to a beloved classic, but unfortunately, the rampant cheating has severely undermined the experience. While the visuals and gameplay mechanics are impressive, none of that matters when cheaters dominate so many matches.
It’s frustrating to invest time and effort into honing your skills, only to be repeatedly outplayed by hackers using wallhacks, aimbots, and other exploits. The lack of an effective anti-cheat system makes the problem even worse, as it feels like Valve is failing to address a critical issue for its competitive community.
What’s even more disheartening is how this problem impacts both casual and ranked modes. Players who just want to enjoy a fair game are often forced to deal with blatant cheaters, and this ruins the fun and competitiveness that Counter-Strike is supposed to offer.
While the core of Counter-Strike 2 has a lot of promise, it’s hard to recommend the game in its current state. Until Valve takes stronger action against cheaters and implements a robust anti-cheat system, the frustration will continue to outweigh the enjoyment. For now, I can only hope for better solutions in the future.