CounterAttack (tuxdb.com)

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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.

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.

CounterAttack v1.0.8 has been released!

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This update brings several bug fixes, attachment interaction improvements, an improve region browser with a player count, a new game engine version with several improvements, and cross-network support (still in beta!).

Fixes
Fixed explosion sound cracking in some situations

Improvements
9 New Attachments
Cleaned up Launch level visuals a bit
Improved how some attachments work together, and with capital ships (e.g. Switchback)
Various optimizations
Newer Game Engine version (Unity 2018.4.36f1)
Loading/Wormhole animation improve

Balance
Many action attachments have had damaged increased
Some attachment drops changed, most notably Battle Pods and Strange Module
Drop-powerup cooldown (the ability to drop powerups during game) lowered from 1.12s to 0.5s

Pilots
Carls passive (environment damage) increased to from +25% to +40%added to the AutoEye
Joes passive (action reload) improved from 20% to 25% cooldown reduction
Joes passive (action reload) now also fires 2 mini rockets
Marcus twin blades damage increased by 20%
Marcus base evasion increased from 2% -> 5%
Marcus base fire rate increased from +4% -> +5%
Sarahs ultimate now has a very low (<0.2 second) cooldown

For more detailed patch notes check out the update history in the official CounterAttack discord: https://discord.gg/uRqs9MzM4u

Cross Platform
Cross-network play between CounterAttack for Steam and CounterAttack for Xbox One is now possible by opting in to the beta in Steam.

Instructions on how to access betas:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/451600/discussions/2/3140616601488622919/
Branch: xboxcrossplay
Password: CrossPlayIsCool

Known Issues/Limitations
High Scores for Xbox is disabled when cross-network play is detected. Voice Chat between Xbox and other platforms doesnt work. Custom Levels are currently disabled for cross-network games.