Counter-Strike 2 Experiences Surge in 'Michael Jackson Peek' Trend as Players Lean Around Corners"
For years, competitive shooter players have honed their corner-peeking skills, seeking an edge over their opponents. However, the Counter-Strike 2 community has taken this to a whole new level with the 'Michael Jackson peek,' a method that capitalizes on an unusual animation glitch. This maneuver causes the player avatar to replicate the gravity-defying lean made famous by Michael Jackson in his iconic music video for 'Smooth Criminal.'
The 'Michael Jackson peek' involves a unique and somewhat complex maneuver in Counter-Strike 2. Players set up keybinds to create a scenario where pressing directional keys activates movement in one direction while simultaneously triggering controller binds to move in the opposite direction. This setup leads to an animation glitch in the game.
Following the sharing of clips showcasing the 'Michael Jackson peek' on subreddits and across various social media platforms, a player even created a "Michael Jackson config" that allows others to execute this peek using any keyboard.
Indeed, the 'Michael Jackson peek' appears to be an unintended gameplay exploit, and it's quite likely that the game developer, Valve, will address and patch it in the near future. Until then, players should be cautious of encountering these "smooth criminals" in Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2 has faced a challenging launch. Valve recently ended support for Counter-Strike 2 on Macs and older hardware due to low player numbers. While the overall user review rating for CS2 on Steam is "mixed," the reviews for all versions of the game are "very positive." This mixed rating may be due to Valve's decision to carry over the reviews from the original CS:GO when they replaced it with the sequel, which has caused some controversy. This move draws parallels with Blizzard's controversial decision to replace the original Overwatch with Overwatch 2.
Furthermore, CS2 players have expressed disappointment over the absence of features that were available in CS:GO. These issues have contributed to a less than smooth transition for Counter-Strike 2, impacting the overall player experience and reception.