CSGO is a popular game on Steam and if you are a beginner looking to play this game then it pays to first understand the basics of CSGO. Knowing all the rules of the game makes gaming more fun and also lets you strategize your moves better.
Get the right settings
You download and install the game which is not complicated. However, once into the game, there are several settings that you need to change. The game offers endless choices right from selecting the sensitivity to finding the best crosshair and the screen resolution. The choices are many and you need to figure out what best works for you. As a newbie, you should try to change the sensitivity based on what you may have used in our previous games. If you have never played any first-person shooter game, then experiment with the sensitivities to feel what best works for you. Playing with low sensitivity is always recommended for starters. The movement and color are something for you to decide. Adjust the resolution so that you can play without any distractions.
Into the game
It is tempting to jump straight into the competitive game mode when playing CSGO. However, before that, the players will first need to achieve the Private Rank 2. This lets the players get some feel of the action and understand the game before beginning to play the real matches. Start with the easiest game like Deathmatch where you can either choose the weapon in the buy menu or can get hold of any randomized weapon when you spawn. This gives you a fair idea of the kind of weapons available and what best suits your style.
You cannot run and shoot
There is some complex mechanism that players need to follow in the CGSO game. Like for example, you will have to stand while you shoot with most of the weapons. To do this you can choose various ways but the easiest one among them is to not hold on to the movement key. The character slows down and eventually stops. If you are using the dynamic crosshair then the character will stop moving as soon as you stand still. Countering is a hard way but also the most efficient to use. You need to press the opposite key to counter your movement. Hold on to both the keys to remain halted.
Controlling the spray
Every weapon used in the CSGO game has a predictable spray pattern. It follows a number seven pattern and you can counter it by moving the mouse in the other way. Choose a weapon and practice this for yourself. You can do this with or without the bots. You can shoot against the wall and see how the pattern emerges. You can then try out another magazine and see how it counters the pattern to observe how the impact can be grouped closely. This is a mechanism through which you can spray the enemies down as the weapon is in control.
Planning a competitive match
If you feel that you are all set to compete, then you can do so when you have reached the required level. The main aim of the competitive match is to reach the first 16 rounds or 15 if the game ends up in a draw. You will either start playing in the terrorist or the counter-terrorist side in the first half for which you need to be prepared to act accordingly.
On the counter-terrorist side, you need to be sure that the terrorists stay away from the bomb sites. You win the round when you diffuse the bomb planted by the terrorist or kill the players opposing before the bomb is planted. You may want to try letting the timer run out before the bomb gets planted. You will lose if all the bomb explodes or all the counter-terrorists loose and fall.
If you are playing on the terrorist side then you need to get the bomb to explode or you aim to kill all the counter-terrorists before the timer goes off.
Choosing the weapons
To figure out the best weapons there are a few things that you need to know. The AWP is strong and also the most expensive sniper rifle for a single shot. Each shot above the leg kills instantly. Anyone in the game can buy this weapon.
If you are playing on the terrorist side then the AK-47 is the ideal choice. On the counter-terrorist side, you can choose from the M4A4 or the M4A1-S weapons.
Conclusion
It is interesting to know that CSGO offers callouts which makes the game easy. All that you need to do is to call out to your teammates to let them know what you have seen or where the rivals are hiding. Understanding the basics of the game makes it easy to venture into the battlefield with full confidence.