Counter Agents

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Counter Agents is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by James Montgomery and was released on December 1, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Counter Agents is a spy-themed, head-to-head multiplayer game where your objective is to sneak around guards, steal the briefcase, and make it to an exit point before your opponent. Take on the solo-player challenges, compete with your friends in multiplayer mode, and enjoy creating your own maps with the brilliantly simple level editor!

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Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and addictive local multiplayer stealth game ideal for playing with friends or family on the same keyboard or controllers.
Includes a level editor and Steam Workshop support, allowing players to create and share custom levels, extending replayability.
Free to play with simple mechanics, challenging gameplay, and a compelling spy-themed atmosphere including music and art style.

No online multiplayer support limits playability to local sessions, making it difficult to find opponents or play remotely.
Technical issues such as menu scaling problems, unintuitive controls, momentum in movement causing frustration, and bugs in the level editor.
The graphics are dated and minimalist, which may deter some players; single player content is limited and can become repetitive.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features minimalist low-poly 3D graphics that some find low quality and potentially off-putting, especially given the visual nature of gaming. However, its unique artwork and overall feel are appreciated, though certain visual elements could benefit from improvement for clarity and detail.
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality minimalist low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Besides that, the game itself could use some nicer graphics here and there.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality minimalist low poly 3d graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “The graphics can be difficult to see as everything is more zoomed in or out depending on how large the map is.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The gameplay is generally simple and easy to grasp, offering a fun and challenging experience through creative level design. While some users find it lacking in depth and overall polish, the unique single-player levels and potential level editor add to its appeal.
- “Very easy mechanics, and yet fun to play.”
- “Each single player level feels somewhat unique which is surprising considering the few and simple gameplay elements used.”
- “Simple yet challenging, Counter Agents uses basic game mechanics and creative level design to keep players invested.”
- “Each single player level feels somewhat unique, which is surprising considering the few and simple gameplay elements used.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story involves sneaking from the police in short, top-down covert missions lasting 30 seconds to a minute, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- “☐ story?”
- “Hiding from the police in a top-down covert mission in levels that last around 30 seconds to 1 minute can be extremely fun.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highly praised for being genuinely funny and enhancing the multiplayer experience, leading to lots of laughter and enjoyment among friends.
- “Really funny to play with friends!”
- “We were yelling and laughing the whole time while playing.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music features a great spy jazz soundtrack that complements the game's stylish look and overall atmosphere, enhancing the player experience.
- “Great spy jazz soundtrack.”
- “I really enjoy the music as well as the look and style of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that grinding requires a significant time investment, often necessitating a second playthrough or additional sessions to progress effectively.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is hindered by a buggy and difficult-to-use level editor, which negatively impacts the user experience when creating custom content.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, as there is little additional content beyond the included levels to keep players engaged after the initial playthrough.
- “This means that the game does not have much more playable content past the included levels.”