This game is something I really want to be able to defend because it has interesting concepts and execution, but it's UI and design provides the user with a very poor experience. The tutorial is linear-locked and provides fairly little - It seems more like a little story exposure than a user introduction, especially since it only scratches the surface and under vastly different conditions than the game will actually provide - When a tutorial takes 30 min and provides around half a dozen enemies, the expectation for a not drastical increment in difficulty for ones first mission. Starting the campaign up, you start with a bunch of soldiers with semi-random skills that make little sense (Which you can reset but once and you'll want to create proper dedicated roles rather than the halfcooked jack'off'alls) <.< Few weapons are ammo effective so you also start out with a massive ammo defecit - But the game also refrains from warning you that if you spend any currency, you will not be able ...
USC: Counterforce
- Release Date:
- Jul 18, 2024
- Developer:
- Creatio 49, Angry Cat Studios
- Publisher:
- Firesquid
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game

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...
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!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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5 4th gen., AMD Ryzen 3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia 1060 / AMD Radeon 380X, 4 GB dedicated VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Sound Card: Not required
- Additional Notes: Keyboard+mouse required
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5 9th gen., AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, 8 GB dedicated VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 12 GB available space
FAQ
How much does USC: Counterforce cost?
USC: Counterforce costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for USC: Counterforce?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5 4th gen., AMD Ryzen 3 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia 1060 / AMD Radeon 380X, 4 GB dedicated VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: Not required Additional Notes: Keyboard+mouse required Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5 9th gen., AMD Ryzen 5 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, 8 GB dedicated VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 12 GB available space
What platforms is USC: Counterforce available on?
USC: Counterforce is available on Windows PC.
Is USC: Counterforce worth buying?
USC: Counterforce has 0% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was USC: Counterforce released?
USC: Counterforce was released on Jul 18, 2024.
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