While the core gameplay is timeless, Condition Zero's release is overshadowed by no fewer than three technologically advanced, highly anticipated shooters, which all cast a harsh light on what is essentially a 6-year-old game-albeit a classic one.īombing maps are one of the classic gameplay types available in Condition Zero.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
Unfortunately, the game will be remembered as a victim of its own delays. Given such an unusual development path, Condition Zero is surprisingly enjoyable, thanks mostly to some remarkable artificial intelligence. What started internally at Valve Software quickly moved to Gearbox, then to Ritual Entertainment, and finally over to Turtle Rock Studios. The duty of making Condition Zero has practically been passed around more than the collection basket at Easter Mass. However, those who have been reading up on the game over the years know that development has been a bumpy ride.
The definitive first-person shooter mod was at the height of its popularity, so having a single-player game based on the winning formula sounded like a good way to win a new following and perhaps entice even more people to venture online. When Counter-Strike: Condition Zero was first announced three years ago, it seemed like a decent enough idea.