Press release

Side-Scrolling Multiplayer SHMUP CounterAttack: Uprising Debuts on Nintendo Switch

Unlock attachments and create custom loadouts – along with your very own campaigns and levels!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Sept. 28, 2023 – The fully-customizable side-scrolling shooter CounterAttack: Uprising – developed by Relative Games – has launched today on Nintendo Switch. With 25 new attachments and 2 new levels ("Anomaly" and the elusive "Gate"), CounterAttack also features hundreds of ship and weapon attachments, 8 playable characters, co-op gameplay for 2-8 players online (or 1-4 players local co-op), and more!
 
In CounterAttack: Uprising, humanity is faced with a mechanical apocalypse. Beings known as “Automatons” are hellbent on the complete eradication of the human race – assembling an unstoppable armada and laying waste to everything in their path. With nowhere to go, humanity is forced to rush the Experimental Space Fighter program into production with 8 pilots leading the charge – each with their own ship and special ability supercharged by powerful Quantium:
 

  • Ayumi (Tactical Nuke)
  • Biff (Big Biff Beam)
  • Marcus (Meson Shockwave)
  • Joe (Overcharge)
  • Sarah (Quantium Shield)
  • Sloane (Fighter Squadron)
  • Carl (Plasma Strike)
  • Jinx (Hack Wave)
 
Fly solo or team up with other players in couch or online co-op. Build your ultimate ship by unlocking powerful upgrades – including special abilities and 600+ attachments ranging from engine turbos to full weapon conversions. Leverage the combination power-up system to create new weapons from scratch – and make your mark with a unique fighting style.

 
New for Switch
  • Redesigned player selector
  • 25 new attachments
  • 2 new levels: Anomaly and Gate
  • Countless bug fixes!
 
Key Features
  • Choose from 8 playable characters – each with their own unique ship.
  • Fight your way through 32+ levels and almost the same number of bosses!
  • Assemble your fighter from special weapons, upgrades, and 600+ attachments.
  • Enjoy true co-op gameplay with 2-8 players online and 1-4 players local co-op – including crossplay.
  • Put together your own missions and levels using the game’s unique campaign/level editor.
  • Challenge yourself with three Endless survival modes.



Pricing & Availability
CounterAttack: Uprising is now available on Nintendo Switch for only $12.74 USD (15% off). The game is also available on Steam and Xbox.
 
Nintendo eShop:
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/counterattack-uprising-switch/
 
Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/451600/CounterAttack: Uprising
 
Microsoft Store:
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/counterattack/9nd0qv2nqrm0?cid=Uprising


Assets
 
Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
 
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZW7VX3iA2o

 
Social Media

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/counterattackuprising
X [Twitter] - https://twitter.com/gamesrelative
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CounterAttack: UprisingGame
Discord - https://discord.gg/qkUy2dA
IndieDB - https://www.indiedb.com/games/counterattack
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RelativeSpaceGames
IMGUR - https://imgur.com/user/againdot

 
About Relative Games
Relative Games is a small, independent game development studio focused on creating unique and engaging online games for niche markets. CounterAttack: Uprising is the studio’s first title. To learn more about CounterAttack: Uprising, please visit https://www.CounterAttackUprising.com.


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Media Contact
Luis Levy
Co-Conspirator
Novy Unlimited for Relative Games
luis@novypr.com