ZywOo has once again sparked one of the most emotional discussions in the Counter-Strike community. The French player said that when choosing between CS2 and CS, he would prefer CS.
ZywOo chose CS
The question “CS2 or CS?” still remains painful for many players. Part of the scene has already fully accepted the new game, while others still compare it to the final years of CS, when the mechanics, maps, shooting, and overall tempo seemed as polished as possible.
Against this backdrop, ZywOo’s answer looks very telling:
CS2 or CS? I think the end of CS was the best version of the game ever, so I will choose CS.
This does not look like harsh criticism of CS2. Rather, it is the assessment of a player who went through the peak period of the previous version of Counter-Strike and understands very well how high its final level was.
Why exactly the end of CS
The most important part of this answer is the wording about “the end of CS.” ZywOo did not simply say that the older game was better. He effectively singled out the final stage of its existence, when most systems were already stable, the map pool was clear, and the professional scene had years of refined details behind it.
For pro players, this matters a lot. At the top level, the difference between “the game works well” and “the game feels perfect” can decide rounds. Shooting, movement, grenades, peeking angles, delays, readability of situations — all of this shapes the overall feel of the game.
That is why many veterans still remember the final version of CS as an almost complete product. It was not perfect, but for the esports level it had a very high degree of predictability. And for players like ZywOo, predictability of mechanics is the foundation of stability.
Why this opinion carries weight
When an ordinary fan expresses such a position, it is often perceived as nostalgia. But when ZywOo chooses CS, the context becomes completely different. This is a player who looked equally strong both in the previous version of the game and after the scene transitioned to CS2.
That is the main strength of his answer. He is evaluating not only his own comfort, but also the overall feel of the game at the highest level. And if one of the most consistent players in the world calls the final CS the best version of Counter-Strike, that definitely adds arguments for supporters of the old game.
CS2 is still going through its maturation stage
CS2 is still perceived as a game that continues to change. The developers regularly update maps, fix bugs, change grenade behavior, and improve visual and technical aspects. This is a normal process for a new version, but it is exactly what creates the feeling that the game has not yet reached the maturity that CS had at the end of its cycle.
CS2 has its advantages: more modern graphics, a new smoke system, updated maps, and a different technical foundation. But CS had the main thing — years of balance, habits, and accumulated trust from the professional scene.
A discussion without a final answer
After ZywOo’s words, the “CS or CS2” debate certainly will not become any smaller. For some, his position will become confirmation that the old game really was better. For others, it is only normal nostalgia for a version that existed longer and had time to become as refined as possible.
The truth is most likely somewhere in the middle. CS at the end of its life was a very stable and mature game. CS2, meanwhile, is still building its own identity and gradually going through the path that CS once also went through for years.
A choice in favor of the old version
ZywOo’s statement became another strong argument in the big discussion about CS’s legacy and the current state of CS2. The Frenchman did not attack the new game, but clearly made it known that for him, the final version of CS was the best in Counter-Strike history.
So ZywOo’s answer does not sound like an attempt to bring the past back, but like a simple assessment from a player who knows the difference between the two eras very well. And while CS2 continues to develop, the final CS still remains the benchmark of Counter-Strike for many, including ZywOo.
