The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy classic horizontal shmups but want persistent upgrades, branching routes, and extensive ship customization, CounterAttack offers a deeper replay loop than its modest presentation suggests. Players seeking polished audiovisuals or tightly even level design may find its rough edges hard to ignore.
What it does best
A shmup built around meaningful loadout experimentation
An arcade campaign with unusually strong replay variety
What might put you off
Unpolished presentation and weak soundtrack
Dense systems and uneven level design
The setup
What you are walking into
CounterAttack is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
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