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Side-Scrolling Multiplayer SHMUP CounterAttack: Uprising Coming Soon to Epic Games Store
Unlock attachments and create unique ship builds – play co-op online or locally – create your own custom campaigns and levels!
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December 19, 2023
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Relative Games :
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Dec. 18, 2023 – After its recent launch on Nintendo Switch, the deeply customizable side-scrolling space shooter CounterAttack: Uprising – developed by Relative Games and published by Relative Software LTD. – is now gearing up for its Epic Games Store release in Jan 11th, 2024. Featuring a host of fixes, visual feedback enhancements, and expanded gameplay options, CounterAttack offers an intesne gaming experience with hundreds of ship and weapon attachments, 8 playable characters, and versitaile 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:
: Renowned Scientist and inventor, Ultimate: Tactical Nuke.
: Expert and seasoned pilot, familiar with X-101s. Ultimate: Overcharge.
: Top pilot, leads Earth's defense squadrends. Ultimate: Fighter Squadron.
: Stole an experimental fighter because it looked fun. Ultimate: Meson Shockwave.
: Multifaceted achiever, very confident. Ultimate: Big Biff Beam.
: Astrophysicist and enginner. Ultimate: Shield.
: Computer and applied technology expert. Ultimate: Hacking.
: Young but capable pilot, quick thinking and flexable. 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 600+ 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
Several Redesigned effects
24 Epic Game Store Achievements
Optimized Online Code
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 600+ attachments.
Enjoy true co-op gameplay with 2-8 players online and 1-4 players local co-op – including crossplay.
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=QZW7VX3iA2o
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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