Countersnipe

About

Countersnipe is a shooter game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing for 2-4 player co-op or four-versus-four matches. The game features a unique blend of target-seeking and skill-based shooting, with agents appearing randomly across diverse maps. Customize your loadouts, team up with friends, and earn rewards for victories, including unlocks for powerful in-game items and cosmetic upgrades for weapons and agents.

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Play Modes

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and simple concept, allowing players to practice their aim in a casual setting.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking to try out a sniping game.
The graphics and UI are well-designed, providing a decent experience for a casual shooter.

The game is essentially dead, with long queue times and a lack of active players, making it difficult to find matches.
There are significant microtransactions and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience.
Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with limited content and no single-player mode available.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it simplistic and lacking in variety, often describing it as a repetitive experience focused on microtransactions rather than engaging mechanics. While some appreciate its relaxing nature and decent execution, others criticize it for being unoriginal and feeling like a cash grab. Overall, the gameplay fails to captivate players, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration.
- “Amazing story written and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple, making the game relaxing and enjoyable.”
- “The key concept and gameplay is decent and fun; but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “Even then, the gameplay isn't really interesting.”
- “The gameplay looks promising, but unfortunately it's a dead game.”
- “The whole game is fighting against boring mechanics.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story is noted for its potential and engaging writing, but players express a desire for a dedicated story mode with missions and rewards, similar to other titles like SAS 4. Currently, there are no solo missions against AI, which limits the narrative experience. Overall, while the story has promise, it lacks depth and structure in its current form.
- “Amazing story written and gameplay.”
- “It has potential; there could be more modes with missions, maybe a story (like SAS 4, small story-like campaign built into the missions).”
- “It has potential; there could be more modes with missions, maybe a story (like SAS 4, small story-like campaign built into the missions).”
- “There are no solo missions against the AI.”
- “It has potential; there could be more modes with missions, maybe a story (like SAS 4, a small story-like campaign built into the missions).”
- “It has potential; there could be more modes with missions, maybe a story (like SAS 4, a small story-like campaign built into the missions).”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively repetitive and frustrating, with long respawn times and a progression system that feels overly grindy and reminiscent of pay-to-win models. This has led to a negative reception, with many stating it detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment and replayability.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but ultimately satisfying.”
- “The game really needs some work; it's incredibly repetitive and grindy.”
- “The progression system seems similar to World of Tanks (super grindy and pay to win), so no thank you.”
- “Fun for a bit, but the long respawn times and very grindy progression detract from the game to the point where I will not revisit it.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players criticize the heavy reliance on microtransactions and a subscription model that makes progression feel slow and tedious, others appreciate the fairness of in-game purchases and the generous rewards for achievements that mitigate the "pay to win" experience.
- “There is nothing to do in this game, and progression without microtransactions takes years.”
- “This is not a game; it is a monthly paid subscription for point-click-repeat with additional microtransactions.”
- “The in-game purchases are fair and don't force the game to feel too much like a 'pay to win', and Ninjakiwi counters this by being more than generous with their rewards for completing achievements in-game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are described as having a comic book style, which some players enjoy, although the game is criticized for feeling like a mobile port to PC. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated, there is a desire for more diverse environments to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I enjoy the comic bookish graphics; it would be nice if there were more places to compete, but for free, I can't complain.”
- “The graphics feel like a mobile port to PC, really!?”
- “I enjoy the comic book-style graphics, but it would be nice if there were more places to compete.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is highly praised for its stability, being polished and free of glitches, and it runs smoothly on all systems.
- “This game is polished, has no glitches, and runs well on any system.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how smoothly the game runs, even during intense moments.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as quirky and enjoyable, complementing the overall gameplay experience.
- “I enjoy the quirky music and the gameplay in this game.”