CounterAttack: Uprising

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2019

2019

Quick resume

CounterAttack: Uprising 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.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Shooter, Arcade

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Pros

Extensive ship and weapon customization
Strong cooperative multiplayer up to 8 players
Challenging and rewarding gameplay
Multiple branching paths and game modes
Active developer support and updates

Cons

Steep difficulty curve can be frustrating
Some ui and control quirks
Occasional bugs and synchronization issues in multiplayer
Limited narrative depth
Small online player base

Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

4

"Players can customize their spaceship, choose weapons, and select difficulty levels, allowing control over gameplay experience."

Chicken Invaders 5
"Players can customize ships with hundreds of attachments and choose different routes and difficulty levels, showing high player control over gameplay."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

4

"The game is challenging, requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and timing; players receive feedback through repeated attempts and upgrades."

The Hong Kong Massacre
"Game is challenging with skill-based shooting and dodging, and players improve through unlocking and experimenting with upgrades."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

2

"Multiplayer includes co-op horde mode with leaderboards and challenges, but competition is less emphasized than cooperative play."

Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)
"Includes online multiplayer with leaderboards and co-op, but competition is less emphasized than cooperative and personal progression."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

5

"Highly addictive with long play sessions, extensive replayability, and ongoing content updates encouraging habitual play."

Star Traders: Frontiers
"Highly addictive with long play sessions, replayability through upgrades, multiple modes, and ongoing developer support."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

5

"Strong emphasis on local and online co-op multiplayer for up to four players, with cooperative gameplay being a core feature."

Charlie Murder
"Strong emphasis on local and online co-op multiplayer for up to 8 players, with shared lives and team support mechanics."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

5

"Extensive ship customization with hundreds of weapons and abilities enables creative and unique builds."

Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages
"Extensive ship and weapon customization with over 600 attachments and a level editor allowing player-created content."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-3

"Multiplayer focuses on cooperative play with shared objectives rather than dominance or power over others."

MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (Neptunia)
"Multiplayer focuses on cooperative play and shared lives rather than dominance or power over others."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game for immersive bullet hell action and exploration, escaping real life stress."

Archvale
"Players use the game for stress relief and immersive bullet hell action, escaping real life through engaging gameplay."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

PARTICLE MACE
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

5

"Encourages trying new builds, experimenting with weapon and ability combinations, and adjusting upgrade probabilities."

Entropy Survivors
"Encourages trying new builds and weapon combinations with a vast upgrade system and multiple gameplay styles."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

3

"Branching paths, hidden secrets, and multiple endings encourage discovery within short levels."

Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy
"Multiple branching paths and hidden levels encourage discovery within the game."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

4

"Players customize ships, fleets, and weapons extensively, expressing personal style and preferences."

Star Valor
"Customization of ships and weapons allows players to express their playstyle and preferences."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

3

"Fictional space shooter setting with imaginative bosses and ships, though grounded in arcade-style gameplay rather than deep narrative."

Beat Hazard 2
"Fictional space shooter setting with imaginative weapons and scenarios, though grounded in classic arcade style."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

4

"Active multiplayer community and cooperative gameplay foster a sense of belonging."

Nuclear Option
"Active multiplayer community and cooperative gameplay foster a sense of belonging and shared experience."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

5

"Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and improve their character and strategies over time."

GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
"Players learn and improve skills, unlock upgrades, and develop strategies over time."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

Friendly Fire
"Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-4

"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."

Quake 4
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

2

"Social interactions occur mainly in multiplayer co-op, but emotional sharing or close relationships are limited."

Ravenswatch
"Social interactions occur mainly in multiplayer co-op, but emotional closeness is limited."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-2

"No strong leadership roles; cooperative play emphasizes shared effort"

Red Faction®: Armageddon™
"Cooperative play emphasizes shared effort rather than explicit leadership roles."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

5

"Strong progression through unlocking weapon attachments, leveling up, and acquiring items and upgrades."

SURV1V3
"Strong progression through unlocking and equipping hundreds of attachments and upgrades."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

2

"Players find flow and catharsis in gameplay, though some tension exists due to difficulty spikes."

Project Lazarus
"While challenging, some players find flow and catharsis in gameplay; others note frustration at difficulty spikes."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

4

"Colorful visuals, sound effects, and fast-paced action provide strong sensory stimulation."

Shooty Skies
"Colorful visuals, fast-paced action, and dynamic sound effects provide strong sensory stimulation."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

1

"Leaderboards and multiplayer provide some recognition, but social status is not a major focus."

Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
"Leaderboards and multiplayer provide some recognition, but social status is not a primary focus."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

1

"Simple narrative with minimal plot; gameplay is the main focus."

Pepper Grinder
"Basic narrative with minimal emphasis; gameplay and customization are the main draws."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

4

"Players plan builds, gear loadouts, and combat tactics to overcome enemies and bosses."

Halls of Torment: Prelude
"Players plan loadouts and tactics to overcome challenging enemies and bosses."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"Fast-paced action and bullet-hell elements create suspense and excitement."

Syder Arcade
"Fast-paced action and bullet hell elements create suspense and excitement."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

5

"Players report high value for time and money with extensive content and ongoing updates."

Garden Paws
"Players report high value for money due to extensive content, replayability, and ongoing updates."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

4

"Gameplay centers on combat, shooting enemies, and destruction."

METAL SLUG 3
"Gameplay centers on combat, shooting enemies, and destruction."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

4

"Players must avoid death and manage limited extra lives to progress through levels."

INCISION
"Players must avoid death and manage limited lives to progress through difficult levels."

Analysis

Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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