The gameplay on PS2 was surprisingly faithful to the PC original. Players could choose from various game modes, including the classic Counter-Terrorist (CT) and Terrorist (T) modes. The objective-based gameplay, such as defusing bombs or rescuing hostages, remained intact. However, some compromises were made to make the game more console-friendly. For example, the controls were tweaked to work with the PS2's dual-analog setup, and the user interface was simplified.