Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike is a multiplayer shooter that grew from an amateur modification and became the basis of an entire series. Two sides fight to complete a mission: plant an explosive, defuse a bomb, rescue hostages, or hold a point. The rounds are short, and money for weapons is given for results, so you have to calculate the budget from the first seconds. Recoil and spread require control, and the sound of footsteps gives away your position. Over the years, a culture of maps, tactics and team play has developed where voice communication is more important than personal statistics. In addition to the usual modes, there are competitive rules with rounds, purchases and timings. You can play online and on a local network, and the entry threshold is now low. Over the years, maps have been developed where the arrangement and timings are studied down to the seconds, but this does not bother a beginner: there are servers for calm matches. Aiming takes practice, and firing in bursts at a distance is almost pointless. Warming up before a match helps, and some of the servers are designed for training. The mouse sensitivity and resolution settings are customizable. Maps vary in layout, so it's worth learning at least a couple of the main routes. You can choose your role in the team: reconnaissance, cover or assault. The economics of a round requires calculation: buying everything at once is unprofitable, and going into battle without armor is risky. Voice communication significantly improves the chances, especially in competitive matches. A beginner should start with servers against bots to get used to the feedback and timings. Then you can move on to regular matches, where the pace is noticeably higher. Anyone who wants to understand why this shooter has been around for so long should start here.