Countersnipe

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Countersnipe is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game. It was developed by Ninja Kiwi and was released on December 5, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and simple sniping experience, reminiscent of classic 'Where's Waldo' but with a shooting twist.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a casual game to pass the time.
The cartoonish graphics and character upgrades provide a light-hearted and enjoyable atmosphere.

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

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it uninteresting and lacking variety, often describing it as a simple and repetitive experience focused on shooting mechanics. While some appreciate its relaxing nature and decent execution, the presence of microtransactions and a perceived cash-grab approach detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay fails to innovate, leaving players feeling bored and frustrated.
- “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 gameplay is very simple; you have a wide view of the map, and when you spot an enemy, you zoom in, shoot them, and they are dead. That's about it; reload once in a while, and there is your gameplay.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The game's story aspect is noted for its potential, with users expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and the inclusion of solo missions or a campaign mode. While the existing story is praised for its quality, players feel that additional modes and missions could enhance the overall experience.
- “Amazing story written and gameplay.”
- “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
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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.”
- “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 in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players criticize the heavy reliance on microtransactions and a subscription model that makes progression feel slow, others appreciate the fairness of in-game purchases and the generous rewards for achievements that mitigate a "pay to win" experience.
- “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.”
- “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.'”
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 may not be groundbreaking, they are appreciated for their unique aesthetic in a free-to-play context.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 for this game.”