Does this have to be installed through steam? I don not have internet on my gaming computer.
1799652
The copy that I received does. The US version does not, but I think I got the euro version, which requires steam activation.
1799653
Yes, the DVD version I received required that you start the installation through Steam. I also own the much older CD version which does not require steam. The files are read from the DVD after the installation is started, but you still have to have an internet connection to do it.
1219335
Yes. It's a link to the Steam system which actually holds the game. There is no way to play the game without internet.
2197563
It actually uses Origin instead of Steam. The Origin client and an origin account are required to play though.
1366084
No, it loads something called "Steam" but the game installs on your PC and runs without being online.
866401
If I remember rightly it is a Steam code, pretty sure. So you need the Steam client and you put the code in there and then download the game throughout there. Assuming it's the PC version you are buying.
2093504
I installed Steam but not sure if it is absolutely necessary. I believe it is if you wish to game with others on the net.
20768
The cd inside will only point you to download steam it does not have the game. You will then have to create an account. After that you spend the next 3-6 hours waiting on the game to download from steam. Once downloaded you will have to launch the game through steam but, you are allowed to use it in "offline mode" if you do not want to stay connected to steam to play the game.
1721733
I couldn't get it to run through Steam, then I installed Games For Windows(http://www.xbox.com/en-US/LIVE/PC/DownloadClient), logged in and relaunched through Steam, now it launches.
1000425
You need steam to play. If you will buy this then you will receive a Steam code.
44873
If you want to play online it requires Steam, if you just want to play on your computer it does not. If you purchase Counter Strike Source, when you register it automatically downloads Steam, no additional cost.
1587612
You play the game through steam. Inatall the dvd and sign up for free steam account and play
923544
Its a downloaded game. It runs through Steam and is very easy to install! You can use Steam for most downloaded games. Its a Great copy
756329
I never tried it. Let me check this evening if I have time and I will let you know. Once you install it on Windows I believe Steam will allow the content to be accessed from any where you log on.
575242
Yes, you can play without thw internet, but only the story mode.You don't get a disc. You download the complete game from steam, which installs automatically, hence, no disc is.needed.
1052081
Yes you need steam :/ and if you dont have fast wifi like xfinity it will be a pain in the butt to try to download it plus the game, but it will be worth it, this game is the best!
1377276
It is a download and because the game uses steam to save to your computer, you will need to use steam in order to download it. Sorry if this is not a good thing for you:(
1599660
No, wifi or cable connection to internet is not needed to play. All steam games work offline once installed over internet, except the MMO games which are only online multiplayer.