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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
| Image = csneo.png
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|Image = Csneo_logo.png
| Name = Counter-Strike Neo
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|Name = Counter-Strike Neo
| Developer(s) = [[Valve Corporation]]
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|Developer(s) = [http://www.namcoamerica.com/ Namco]
| Publisher(s) = [http://www.namcoamerica.com/ Namco] (arcade)
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|Publisher(s) = [http://www.namcoamerica.com/ Namco] (arcade)
| Platform(s) = Arcade
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|Platform(s) = Arcades
| Release date(s) = 2003
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|Release date(s) = 2003
| Genre = First-person shooter
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|Genre = First-person shooter
| Mode(s) = Multiplayer
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|Mode(s) = Multiplayer
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}}'''''Counter-Strike Neo''''' is a Japanese arcade adaptation of ''[[Counter-Strike]]'', the original ''[[Half-Life]]'' multiplayer modification. It is published by Namco, and runs on a Linux system.
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'''''Counter-Strike Neo''''' (Japanese: カウンターストライク ネオ) is a Japanese arcade adaptation of ''[[Counter-Strike]]'', the original ''[[Half-Life]]'' multiplayer modification. It is published by Namco and runs on a Linux system using NVIDIA graphics. The game features unique maps, factions, and setting, though the gameplay and the weapon selection remain the same as other games. The game's online service had run from 2003 to 2010 using Namco's LEDZONE service.
   
It has some significant changes as well as several minor ones such as moving away traditional Terrorist versus Counter-Terrorist scenario and incorporating a matchmaking and Elo-derived rating system to help keep players and teams on even footing. Most notably, the game uses anime models to market it in Japan.
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''Neo'' includes several major and minor changes. The game does not feature traditional [[Terrorist]] versus [[Counter-Terrorist]] scenarios, the two sides are renamed CSF (Cosmopolitan Special Forces) and NEO respectively. It incorporates a matchmaking and Elo-derived rating system to help keep players and [[team]]s on even footing. The game is anime-themed to better market it in Japan.
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[[File:Example of CSNeo gameplay|thumb|330x330px]] 
   
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==Post Launch Support ==
The weapons from ''[[Counter-Strike: Source]]'' make a full return.
 
   
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: ''Counter-Strike Neo's'' post-launch support saw new events and patches to retain a supportive player base. Namco was able to gather information from its LEDZONE servers to monitor its player base's playstyle and adjust the pricing of weapons. Clan wars were a big part of ''Counter-Strike Neo's ''community, especially since most players met in person when playing, and were supported by Namco with special events held in various arcade shops. 
Along with NEO, there are several Flash videos made by developer Romancework, titled White Memories. The Flash novels have a continuing storyline and even some portions of gameplay that loosely resemble Counter-Strike itself.
 
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[[File:CSNEO_Clan_war.jpg|thumb|An example of a clan war. Which most likely a first taste at E-Sports for Japan]]
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<gallery>
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LedZone machine.jpg|A LEDZONE Arcade machine
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Led zone machine 2.jpg|Counter-Strike Neo being played
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LEdzone cards.jpg|LEDZone user cards
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</gallery>
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==Counter Strike Neo -WHITE MEMORIES- ==
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:Along with ''Neo'', a Flash visual novel spin-off set within the same setting was made by developer Romancework, titled ''Counter-Strike NEO -WHITE MEMORIES-, ''which spans twelve episodes. The visual novels have a continuing storyline, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq1TH_KV5vc original soundtrack], and even some portions that loosely resemble ''Counter-Strike'' gameplay. It can be still downloaded using archived links from ''Counter Strike Neo's'' former official website.
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*Shou (ショウ) is the main character of the visual novel. He is not so cheerful, but not so gloomy either. Usually he talks to other people normally, but he doesn't communicate deeply. In other words, he doesn't pry into other people's personal lives and doesn't let others do the same to him. He doesn't remember what his life was like before he became a rebel. Because of that he isn't confident in himself.
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*Maki (マキ) is the love interest of Shou. Maki is a very quiet young lady. She always feels distant from other people. But since she's been spending a lot of time around Shou lately, she's starting to realize that she's developing feelings for him. When she was saved, she realized that she had lost her memories regarding her past.
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*Oumar (ウマル) has a cheerful personality. Not only is he outgoing, he is also considerate of other people. Thus, when Shou is in trouble, he is there to point him in the right direction. They met while in training, and Oumar has had Shou's back ever since. That's why Oumar is the only person who Shou can open his mind to. Oumar is good at sniping. Therefore, his job is to protect Shou in the battlefield. The relationship between the two men is strong.
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*Reonof (レオノフ) fights bravely at the battlefield. His comrades believe he is the god of victory. But outside of combat he is very gentle, tender, and pleasant towards others. His strength is the stuff of legends among CSF personnel. He is Shou and Oumar's senior, and he has known them since they were in training.<br />
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
   
 
*[http://www.csneo.com/ Official website]
 
*[http://www.csneo.com/ Official website]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike_Neo Counter-Strike Neo] at Wikipedia
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*''[[Wikipedia:Counter-Strike Neo|Counter-Strike Neo]]'' at Wikipedia
*[http://www.csneo.com/wm/index.html White Memories]
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*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20090203170836/http://www.csneo.com:80/wm/ White Memories]'' (archived link)
 
   
 
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{{series}}
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[[ru:Counter-Strike Neo]]
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[[pl:Counter-Strike Neo]]
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[[uk:Counter-Strike Neo]]
 
[[Category:Games]]
 
[[Category:Games]]

Latest revision as of 21:45, 22 March 2021


Counter-Strike Neo (Japanese: カウンターストライク ネオ) is a Japanese arcade adaptation of Counter-Strike, the original Half-Life multiplayer modification. It is published by Namco and runs on a Linux system using NVIDIA graphics. The game features unique maps, factions, and setting, though the gameplay and the weapon selection remain the same as other games. The game's online service had run from 2003 to 2010 using Namco's LEDZONE service.

Neo includes several major and minor changes. The game does not feature traditional Terrorist versus Counter-Terrorist scenarios, the two sides are renamed CSF (Cosmopolitan Special Forces) and NEO respectively. It incorporates a matchmaking and Elo-derived rating system to help keep players and teams on even footing. The game is anime-themed to better market it in Japan.

Example_of_CSNeo_gameplay

Example of CSNeo gameplay

 

Post Launch Support 

Counter-Strike Neo's post-launch support saw new events and patches to retain a supportive player base. Namco was able to gather information from its LEDZONE servers to monitor its player base's playstyle and adjust the pricing of weapons. Clan wars were a big part of Counter-Strike Neo's community, especially since most players met in person when playing, and were supported by Namco with special events held in various arcade shops. 
CSNEO Clan war

An example of a clan war. Which most likely a first taste at E-Sports for Japan

Counter Strike Neo -WHITE MEMORIES-

Along with Neo, a Flash visual novel spin-off set within the same setting was made by developer Romancework, titled Counter-Strike NEO -WHITE MEMORIES-, which spans twelve episodes. The visual novels have a continuing storyline, original soundtrack, and even some portions that loosely resemble Counter-Strike gameplay. It can be still downloaded using archived links from Counter Strike Neo's former official website.
  • Shou (ショウ) is the main character of the visual novel. He is not so cheerful, but not so gloomy either. Usually he talks to other people normally, but he doesn't communicate deeply. In other words, he doesn't pry into other people's personal lives and doesn't let others do the same to him. He doesn't remember what his life was like before he became a rebel. Because of that he isn't confident in himself.
  • Maki (マキ) is the love interest of Shou. Maki is a very quiet young lady. She always feels distant from other people. But since she's been spending a lot of time around Shou lately, she's starting to realize that she's developing feelings for him. When she was saved, she realized that she had lost her memories regarding her past.
  • Oumar (ウマル) has a cheerful personality. Not only is he outgoing, he is also considerate of other people. Thus, when Shou is in trouble, he is there to point him in the right direction. They met while in training, and Oumar has had Shou's back ever since. That's why Oumar is the only person who Shou can open his mind to. Oumar is good at sniping. Therefore, his job is to protect Shou in the battlefield. The relationship between the two men is strong.
  • Reonof (レオノフ) fights bravely at the battlefield. His comrades believe he is the god of victory. But outside of combat he is very gentle, tender, and pleasant towards others. His strength is the stuff of legends among CSF personnel. He is Shou and Oumar's senior, and he has known them since they were in training.

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