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About CounterAttack: Uprising
CounterAttack: Uprising is a scrolling space shooter that blends fast‑paced action with extensive ship customization. Players can blast through a 32‑level branching campaign, test endurance in three endless survival stages, or craft their own levels using the built‑in editors.
The title supports local 4‑player split‑screen co‑op and cross‑platform online co‑op for up to eight pilots. All game modes, difficulties and leaderboards are shared in co‑op, allowing friends on Windows, macOS and Linux to cooperate or compete.
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Gameplay and Modes
The core experience is a side‑scrolling shooter with a branching 32‑level campaign. Four difficulty settings—Easy, Medium, Hard and Very Hard—adjust enemy count, fire‑rate and strength, giving a range that suits newcomers and veterans alike.
Three endless survival stages—Horizontal Flood, Vertical Flood and a procedurally generated wave mode—challenge players to survive as long as possible. All three modes are available in solo play and in any co‑op session.
- Start on Easy to learn enemy patterns before raising the difficulty.
- Try each survival stage to see which wave pattern matches your ship build.
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Ship Customization
Over 600 attachments—including engine turbos, support fighters, auras, weapon replacements, attack drones, shields, evasion and critical‑hit modifiers—let players assemble unique weapons. Attachments can be combined, creating millions of possible builds with varied effects.
Custom levels also unlock attachments, though at a slower rate than the main campaign. This lets players experiment with new builds without needing to grind the base content.
- Pair a shield with an evasion modifier to improve survivability on higher difficulties.
- Browse the Workshop for community‑made attachment combos that inspire new ideas.
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Pilots and Unique Abilities
Eight pilots each pilot a distinct ship and possess an innate ability plus an ultimate weapon. Examples include Ayumi’s Tactical Nuke and Analysis ability, Biff’s Big Biff Laser and Big Boy ability, and Jinx’s Hack Wave and Autorekt ability.
Choosing a pilot influences how a player approaches encounters; some excel at crowd control, others at sustained damage or defensive support. This variety lets teams mix complementary abilities for co‑op play.
- Match a pilot with strong support auras to teammates focused on damage for balanced teams.
- Test each pilot’s ultimate in a short run to see which fits your preferred combat rhythm.
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Co‑op Features
The game offers 4‑player local split‑screen co‑op and 2‑8 player cross‑platform online co‑op. All levels, modes, difficulties and leaderboards are shared in co‑op sessions, letting friends compete for power‑ups or focus on coordinated damage.
When a player’s ship is destroyed, they become a turret mounted on a surviving ship, continuing to fire. This mechanic keeps eliminated teammates contributing to the team’s firepower.
- Use the turret‑upon‑death mechanic to maintain firepower after a teammate is lost.
- Coordinate auras early in a level to boost team survivability against tougher waves.
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Level and Campaign Editors
Built‑in editors let players design custom levels and full campaigns. Created content is fully playable in both local and online co‑op with the same difficulty options and modes as the base game.
Custom levels appear in the Steam Workshop for sharing, and they also unlock attachments at a reduced rate, providing additional experimentation without extensive grinding.
- Play a newly created level solo first to verify enemy placement and difficulty.
- Invite friends after a solo test to see how the level scales in co‑op.
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