CounterAttack: Uprising, a side-scrolling space shooter developed by Relative Games, is set to make its way to the Nintendo Switch in Q3 2023. The game, already available on Xbox and Steam, promises a thrilling multiplayer experience with fully customizable ships, a wide range of weapons, and intense combat against the menacing “Automatons” threatening humanity.
The Mechanical Apocalypse
In CounterAttack: Uprising, players find themselves amidst a mechanical apocalypse as ruthless beings called “Automatons” embark on a mission to wipe out the human race. These malevolent entities have assembled an unstoppable armada, leaving destruction in their wake. In a desperate attempt to defend humanity, the Experimental Space Fighter program is hastily launched, led by eight pilots, each possessing a unique ship and special ability supercharged by powerful Quantium.
The heroic pilots leading the charge are Ayumi with the Tactical Nuke, Biff with the Big Biff Beam, Marcus with the Meson Shockwave, Joe with Overcharge, Sarah with the Quantium Shield, Sloane with Fighter Squadron, Carl with Plasma Strike, and Jinx with the Hack Wave.
A Customizable Fighting Force
CounterAttack: Uprising offers players the option to fly solo or team up with others in both couch and online co-op gameplay. The game boasts a vast array of upgrades, including special abilities and over 600 attachments, ranging from engine turbos to full weapon conversions. A unique combination power-up system allows players to craft new weapons from scratch, enabling them to unleash their creativity and adopt a distinct fighting style.
Developer Insights
Relative Games, the creative force behind CounterAttack: Uprising, expressed their excitement about bringing the game to the Nintendo Switch. In light of this significant milestone, the game now carries the subtitle “Uprising,” which emphasizes its immersive narrative. Notably, the Uprising moniker will also be added to other versions of the game following the Switch launch.
Tyler Boyes, the Founder of Relative Games, shared his enthusiasm, saying, “Being on a Nintendo console is a dream come true. To mark the occasion, the Switch port of CounterAttack is introducing a new subtitle – Uprising – which puts the spotlight on the game’s sprawling narrative. Once we launch on Switch, all other versions will get the Uprising moniker as well.”
High-Performance Gaming on the Switch
CounterAttack: Uprising runs smoothly on the Nintendo Switch, achieving 60 FPS at 1080p in docked mode and 720p/60 in portable mode. The game’s adaptability to smaller screens was already evident when it ran on the Steam Deck, promising an enjoyable gaming experience for Switch owners on the go.
Rei Boyes, the Director of Relative Games, remarked, “CounterAttack: Uprising runs beautifully on the Switch – reaching 60 FPS at 1080p in docked mode and 720p/60 in portable mode. The game is incredibly enjoyable on smaller screens – something we already suspected after seeing it run on the Steam Deck. We think Switch owners will have a great time playing CounterAttack: Uprising on the go!”
New Features for the Switch Version
The Nintendo Switch version of CounterAttack: Uprising comes with several exciting additions and improvements:
- Redesigned player selector
- 25 new attachments
- 2 new levels: Anomaly and Gate
- Countless bugfixes
Pricing and Availability
CounterAttack: Uprising is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch in Q3 2023. For those eager to jump into the action right away, the game is currently available on Steam and Xbox for $14.99.
Get ready to defend humanity in this action-packed space shooter, and don’t miss the opportunity to experience the thrill of battling the Automatons in CounterAttack: Uprising!
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch
