The "Menthol style" of editing—fast-paced, rhythmic, and synchronized with music—influenced a generation of CS:GO content creators. Players would study these videos to learn:
: Techniques to reach elevated areas (like the "Mid" window in Mirage) without a teammate to jump on. Menthol CSGO_CHEATER...
: Shaving seconds off rotations to catch enemies with their knives out. : Landing on tiny invisible ledges to get a height advantage
: Landing on tiny invisible ledges to get a height advantage. 2015 Why It Became Iconic
The phrase refers to a classic piece of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) community content, specifically a video guide by Menthol .
For a deeper look at professional map strategies and utility usage that often mirrored the technical depth found in community guides like Menthol's, check out this breakdown of professional play on Cache: CS:GO - ESL Natu Professional Cache Guide YouTube• Oct 2, 2015 Why It Became Iconic