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USC: Counterforce

USC: Counterforce is a retro-inspired turn-based tactics game where you lead a squad of space commandos investigating an alien threat on a distant colony. You manage bases, balance faction reputation, and tackle procedurally generated campaigns. Environments are fully destructible, allowing tactical use of cover and explosives. Soldiers can be customized with hundreds of weapons and gadgets, each with distinct stats and effects. The game features deep skill systems that evolve based on combat experience and mission performance. Strategic decisions extend beyond combat to resource allocation and diplomacy with competing factions on the colony.

Role-playing
USC: Counterforce
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (10, 11)
Developer:
Angry Cat Studios, Creatio 49
Publisher:
Firesquid
About this game

USC: Counterforce Overview


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 & gadgets are available to suit your playstyle. 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!
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: 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: DirectX 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Not required; Keyboard+mouse required; Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free USC: Counterforce:
    • Run or double-click setup_usc_counterforce_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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