Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

Papich’s Verdict: CS2 Retains Core Identity, Unlike Dota 2

Streamer Vitaly `Papich` Tsal shared his impressions of Counter-Strike 2 during a Kick broadcast. He remarked that, unlike Dota 2, individual skill remains the key to victory in the shooter.

According to Papich, CS2 has maintained its fundamental identity, much like the older versions of Counter-Strike. He emphasized that the ability for a single player to carry the team remains unchanged, making the game enjoyable. He even hinted at playing CS2 off-stream occasionally.

Papich`s CS2 gameplay was initiated at the request of streamer Vadim `Evelone` Kozakov, who reportedly paid Tsal $30,000 for playing the game on stream. Kozakov also pledged an additional $500 for each kill Papich secured in the game.

By Callum Darby

Callum Darby, 34, based in Manchester. A former semi-professional Dota 2 player who transitioned into journalism. Specializes in statistical match analysis and tournament result predictions.

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