USC: Counterforce

Released: Jul 18, 2024

Genres:

Role-playing (RPG) Shooter Squad Management Strategy Tactical Turn-based Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Themes:

Indie Science fiction Warfare

Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Game Modes:

Co-operative Multiplayer Single player

Game Engines:

Unity

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Description from Steam STEAM

USC: Counterforce is a retro-inspired turn-based squad tactics game set in a tense sci-fi world. You control a strike team of commandos sent out to planetary body M-8322 to investigate and neutralize the remainders of a still mostly-unidentified alien threat. But what you find there may very well change the course of history... !NEW CAMPAIGN MODE! - Take charge as your own personalised commander and lead your fleet in a story-driven, procedurally generated, multi-ended Campaign mode. With all the tactical depth of the previous game modes, you will also have: a detailed management system for your bases on the planet surface; requests from various factions to manage your reputation as a commander and defending fleet relay stations, your only connection to Earth. Prepare your team to face every situation! An in-depth squad management system with complex character attributes and skills, detailed combat mechanics, and elaborate inventory system. Hundreds of weapons & gadget combinations are available to suit your playstyle. Class-free skill system with many passive abilities Melee and ranged weapons with various types of ammunition Hacking tools, mines, turrets and other deployable solutions, armor and weapon upgrades Explore and fight in interactable and fully destructible environments. Rearrange the battlefield, build barricades, avoid and exploit environmental hazards, lay traps, trigger chain reactions, seal airlocks, or break through walls—but be warned, your enemies have the same capabilities. Push your skills to their limits in a variety of game modes. Discover a multi-layered difficulty system that guarantees challenging and engaging gameplay tailored to your taste. Fully customizable Single missions Challenging multi-mission operations with unique goals Building, maintaining and defending your outpost in Defend the Base mode and more! Don’t want to defy the horde on your own? Venture into multiplayer and face the threat in classic local co-op or use Steam's "Remote Play Together" feature to bring a fellow soldier online.

Description from IGDB IGDB

In USC: Counterforce players are tasked with leading a group of Space Commandos in turn-based squad tactics combat inspired by the likes of UFO/XCOM, Space Hulk, and Aliens. The players’ commandos have been sent to a planetary body to investigate and take down a powerful alien threat. Players must discover the truth behind the demise of the planet’s colony and plan an efficient strategy to protect humanity from this threat. They will have the opportunity to fend off aliens with their friends thanks to a local co-op mode (Hot-seat or using Remote Play together).

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Lead your Space Commandos in a revival of turn-based squad tactics inspired by UFO/XCOM and Aliens. Utilize in-depth skill & combat systems in multiple game modes, including a full campaign. Discover the truth behind the demise of colony MC83-A and join the USC in defending humanity!

Basic Info

Release Date: July 18, 2024

IGDB ID: 174930

Additional Information

Release Date: July 18, 2024

IGDB ID: 174930

Платформы 1

Genres 7

Role-playing (RPG) Shooter Squad Management Strategy Tactical Turn-based Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Themes 3

Indie Science fiction Warfare

Player Perspectives 1

Bird view / Isometric

Game Modes 3

Co-operative Multiplayer Single player

Developers

Angry Cat Studios

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Publishers

Firesquid

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Keywords

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