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Is Graze Counter worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Shoot-'em-up fans who want bullet-grazing mechanics
- Arcade players seeking multiple difficulty settings and a boss-rush mode
- Players who enjoy choosing between fighters with distinct attack traits
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign beyond five stages
- Players who prefer slower combat without close-range bullet-dodging pressure
- Players looking for online multiplayer or cooperative play
Our take on Graze Counter
The listing gives substantial attention to the dramatic hostage scenario, but the playable scope is a compact shoot-'em-up: five stages, eight fighters, and a set of additional challenge modes. The story premise is therefore much broader than the campaign structure presented.
What is Graze Counter?
Graze Counter is a shoot-'em-up set in the 23rd century, where two pilots fight a virtual network holding 2.
4 million civilians hostage. Near-misses with enemy bullets fill the Graze Counter Gauge, which powers counterattacks. Enemies and countered bullets release stars that charge a Break Gauge; filling it activates Break Mode for increased damage. The game includes eight fighters, with two available initially and six unlocked through play. Their traits include spread shots, high movement speed, close-range attacks, auto-attacking bits, blade bits, constant Break Mode power, and high firepower. The campaign has five stages and three difficulty settings: Novice, Arcade, and Expert. Additional modes include a tutorial, mission challenges, and a timed boss rush. Gamepad support and key remapping are included.
How Graze Counter plays
- 01Bullet grazing gauge
- Passing close to enemy fire builds energy for fighter-specific counterattacks.
- 02Break Mode
- Stars dropped by enemies and countered bullets fill a separate meter that activates this damage-focused state.
- 03Eight fighters
- Two fighters are available at the start, while six others can be unlocked.
- 04Three difficulty levels
- Novice, Arcade, and Expert settings provide different challenge levels.
- 05Mission challenges
- A dedicated mode assigns difficult tasks beyond the main five-stage run.
- 06Timed boss rush
- A time-based mode focuses on fighting bosses in succession.
- 07Control customization
- The game supports gamepads and lets players configure keyboard controls.
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Graze Counter: platforms & release
Is Graze Counter worth it?
It is worth it if: shoot-'em-up fans who want bullet-grazing mechanics. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign beyond five stages.
Where can I download Graze Counter?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Graze Counter's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Graze Counter on?
Windows only.
