Reddit Users Suggest Review Bombing CS2 on Steam

A new discussion on Reddit has called on Counter-Strike 2 players to leave negative Steam reviews in an effort to draw Valve's attention to the game's current state.

The initiative was started by Reddit user 317Amg, who argued that the ongoing issues with cheaters and bots have become one of the biggest problems in CS2. According to the user, the situation has continued to worsen with each season, claiming they regularly encounter spinbot users in Premier matches. They also said that bots can be found in other game modes, including Deathmatch, Arms Race, and even Competitive matches on community-made maps.

The Reddit user expressed the opinion that Valve has done little to address the issue or communicate with the community about its efforts to combat cheating. In their view, the problem is likely to continue getting worse unless the community takes action.

As a possible solution, 317Amg suggested organizing a large-scale campaign of negative Steam reviews. The user pointed to other games, including War Thunder, where review bombing reportedly prompted developers to reconsider controversial changes. At the same time, they acknowledged that there is no guarantee Valve would respond, but argued that it is still worth trying.

To support the initiative, 317Amg also shared a review template for players to post on Steam. The proposed review states that Counter-Strike 2 cannot currently be recommended due to the high number of cheaters and bots affecting matches. It also calls on Valve to strengthen its anti-cheat measures, take faster action against obvious cheaters and bots, and improve communication with the community regarding its efforts. The author added that they would be willing to change the review to a positive one if those issues were resolved.

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At the time of writing, Counter-Strike 2 still holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Meanwhile, many users in the Reddit discussion expressed skepticism about the proposal, arguing that a wave of negative reviews would be unlikely to influence Valve's decisions.