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Side-Scrolling Cross-platform Multiplayer SHMUP CounterAttack: Uprising Update 1.1.5 Live

Unlock attachments and create unique ship builds – play co-op online or locally – create your own custom campaigns and levels!

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September 2, 2024

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Relative Games :

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Sept. 2, 2024 – Major Update 1.1.5 is live. After a short hiatus, the deeply customizable cross-platform side-scrolling space shooter CounterAttack: Uprising – developed by Relative Games and published by Relative Software LTD. – received a major update on all platforms. The synchronized release of update 1.1.5 on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam (all) features improved cross-region online cross-platform matchmaking, bigger player controllable capital ships, and lots of small improvements and enhancements, CounterAttack offers an intense gaming experience with hundreds of ship and weapon attachments, 8 playable characters, and versatile co-op gameplay for 2-8 players online (or 1-4 players local co-op).  

  

In CounterAttack: Uprising, humanity is faced with a mechanical apocalypse. Beings known as “Automatons” are hellbent on the complete eradication of the human race – assembling an unstoppable armada and laying waste to everything in their path. There is no escape, humanity is forced to rush the Experimental Space Fighter program into production with 8 pilots leading the charge – each with their own ship and special ability supercharged by powerful Quantium:  

  

·                     Ayumi: Renowned Scientist and inventor, Ultimate: Tactical Nuke.  

·                     Joe: Expert and seasoned pilot, familiar with X-101s. Ultimate: Overcharge.  

·                     Sloane: Top pilot, leads Earth's defense squadrons. Ultimate: Fighter Squadron.  

·                     Marcus: Stole an experimental fighter because it looked fun. Ultimate: Meson Shockwave.  

·                     Biff: Multifaceted achiever, very confident. Ultimate: Big Biff Beam.  

·                     Sarah: Astrophysicist and engineer. Ultimate: Shield.  

·                     Jinx: Computer and applied technology expert. Ultimate: Hacking.  

·                     Carl: Young but capable pilot, quick thinking and flexible. Ultimate: Plasma Strike.  

  

Fly solo or team up with other players in couch or online co-op. Build your ultimate ship by unlocking powerful upgrades – including special abilities and 650+ attachments ranging from engine turbos to full weapon conversions. Leverage the combination power-up system to create new weapons from scratch – and make your mark with a unique fighting style.  

  

New Improvements  

·                     Improved cross-region Online Matchmaking  

·                     62 new Attachments (Upgrades)  

·                     New Powerful Abilities  

·                     Bigger Player Controlled Capital Ships  

·                     Optimizations  

·                     And Various Fixes!  

  

  

Key Features  

·                     Choose from 8 playable characters – each with their own unique ship.  

·                     Fight your way through 32+ levels and almost the same number of bosses!  

·                     Assemble your fighter from special weapons, upgrades, and 650+ attachments.   

·                     Enjoy true co-op gameplay with 1-4 players local co-op and 2-8 players online – including cross-platform crossplay between all supported platforms.  

·                     Put together your own missions and levels using the game’s unique campaign/level editor.  

·                     Challenge yourself with three Endless survival modes.  

  

Pricing & Availability  

CounterAttack: Uprising will be available on Epic Games Store $14.99 USD before discounts. The game is also available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.  

  

Epic Games Store  

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/counterattackuprising-06aed8  

  

Nintendo eShop:  

https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/counterattack-uprising-switch/  

  

Steam:  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/451600/CounterAttack: Uprising  

  

Microsoft Store:  

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/counterattack/9nd0qv2nqrm0?cid=Uprising  

  

Assets  

  

CounterAttack: Uprising Trailer  

YouTube  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZi_TsfP70 
 

Screenshots & Logos  

 

IMGUR  

https://imgur.com/a/Aqvg1cz  

 

Social Media  

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/counterattackuprising   

X [Twitter] - https://twitter.com/gamesrelative  

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CounterAttack: UprisingGame  

Discord - https://discord.gg/qkUy2dA  

IndieDB - https://www.indiedb.com/games/counterattack  

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RelativeSpaceGames  

IMGUR - https://imgur.com/user/againdot  

  

About Relative Games  

Relative Games is a small, independent game development studio focused on creating unique and engaging online games for niche markets. CounterAttack: Uprising is the studio’s first title. To learn more about CounterAttack: Uprising, please visit https://www.CounterAttackUprising.com.  

  

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