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February Update
[ 2025-02-16 02:24:38 CET ] [ Original post ]
Greetings Pilots!
Today's patch is mostly bugfixes, but also a few small improvements.
Improvements
-Improve online sync in cross-platform games
-Improved lighting on several planet levels
-Made Plasma projectiles slightly darker around the rim
-Added default savegame name text when saving game
-Added helper graphic when playing as Sarah on the Tutorial level
-Several (minor) optimizations
Balance / Changes
-Increased Prototype Cruiser main gun damage 330->380
-Alternate Action Buttons are now enabled by default
Fixes
-Fixed Missiles and Support Fighters not targeting always asteroids
-Fixed online game over screen not progressing to new game in some situations
-Fixed issue where control-icons would show incorrect controller
-Fixed issue with laserang projectiles not getting correct attachments applied
-Fixed issue with offscreen enemies breaking killstreaks on several levels (including Lone Ship and Asteroid Field)
-Fixed/Improved autogun targeting on vertical levels
-Fix issue where ships would become invisible in online games
-Fixed issue where game over screen couldnt continue to GameRoom for online games with low performance hosts
-Fixed scrollbars not automatically scrolling on advanced player options selector
-Fixed keyboard not appearing on Join Game By Name selector
Thanks again to everybody reporting bugs!
Keep Flying o7
-never.
[ 2025-02-16 02:24:38 CET ] [ Original post ]
CounterAttack
Relative Games
Developer
Relative Games
Publisher
2016-04-21
Release
Game News Posts:
130
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
Very Positive
(232 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
Public Linux Depots:
- CounterAttack Linux [1.33 G]
Introduction
CounterAttack is a scrolling space shooter with lots of upgrades and interesting levels.
Earth is under attack! The Automations, humanity's own creation, have rebelled. They will stop at nothing short of the complete destruction of their former masters. There is but one hope, the experimental space fighter program. Fight solo or team up for intense coop action, 1 - 2 player locally or 1 - 4 players online, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
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Key Features
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The CounterAttack
Play as one of 7 heroes with up to 4 players while you defend the Earth from the Automaton invasion. Each ship has a unique ult, players can customize their ship with unlockables and attachments, as well as a combination powerup system which allows personalized weapons and attacks.
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Fight crazy bosses
Each level has its own boss, with some secret levels and bosses. Unlock new weapons and upgrades by beating some levels or accomplishing difficult tasks.
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Choose from the 7 pilots
Each pilot has a unique ship and ultimate weapon. Ayumi has the Tactical Nuke, Biff as the Big Biff Laser, Marcus has the Mesonwave, Joe has Overcharge, Sarah has the Quantium Shield, Sloane has the Fighter Squadron, and Carl has the Asteroid Controller.
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CounterAttack is a scrolling space shooter with lots of upgrades and interesting levels.
Earth is under attack! The Automations, humanity's own creation, have rebelled. They will stop at nothing short of the complete destruction of their former masters. There is but one hope, the experimental space fighter program. Fight solo or team up for intense coop action, 1 - 2 player locally or 1 - 4 players online, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
Key Features
- Customize your ship by choosing the weapons and upgrades that fit your play style
- 1-4 Players Online
- 1-2 Players local Co-op
- Cross platform multiplayer, PC, Linux, Mac
- 7 Playable characters each with a unique ship
- Each ship has a powerful unique special ability
- Tons of ship upgrades allowing limitless combinations
- 40+ attachments ranging from engine turbos to full weapon conversions
- Story mode with 20 challenging levels (more levels planned)
- Dynamic story depending on characters chosen and levels completed
- Endless survival mode; how long can you last?
- Original music
The CounterAttack
Play as one of 7 heroes with up to 4 players while you defend the Earth from the Automaton invasion. Each ship has a unique ult, players can customize their ship with unlockables and attachments, as well as a combination powerup system which allows personalized weapons and attacks.
Fight crazy bosses
Each level has its own boss, with some secret levels and bosses. Unlock new weapons and upgrades by beating some levels or accomplishing difficult tasks.
Choose from the 7 pilots
Each pilot has a unique ship and ultimate weapon. Ayumi has the Tactical Nuke, Biff as the Big Biff Laser, Marcus has the Mesonwave, Joe has Overcharge, Sarah has the Quantium Shield, Sloane has the Fighter Squadron, and Carl has the Asteroid Controller.
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Linux
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DuoMemory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available space
- Memory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available space
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- OS: SteamOS
- Processor: Intel i5Memory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available space
- Memory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 3 GB available space
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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