Counterblow: Earth War
Share one screen for turn-based artillery battles, destructible terrain, three-soldier teams, and between-round upgrades.
Verified controls — who uses which keys
Player 1
- A / D or Arrow keysMove the active soldier
- W / SAdjust aim
- QJump
- SpaceHold to charge; release to fire
- MouseSelect a weapon
Player 2
- Shared keyboard / touchTake over the same controls on your turn
- W / SAdjust aim on your turn
- SpaceCharge and release your shot on your turn
About Counterblow: Earth War
Counterblow: Earth War brings artillery tactics to a shared screen. Each side commands three soldiers on destructible terrain, and participants alternate turns instead of moving at the same time. Play against the computer or choose a match with a friend on one device. In local competition, pass the controls to the active player when the turn changes.
A and D move the current soldier, with the arrow keys offered as an alternative. W and S adjust aim, Q jumps, and Space controls the attack. Hold Space to build shot power and release it to fire. Select a weapon from the list at the bottom with the mouse. Touch devices provide on screen controls for these actions.
The short turn limit encourages planning before movement begins. Look at both the firing position and the ground that an explosion may remove. Damage and eliminations provide money for weapons and armor in the shop between rounds. Random maps vary the terrain, while the match requires two round victories. A careful purchase and a well judged shot can matter more than rushing into a forward position.
Tips to win
- Plan your movement and shot before the short turn timer runs down.
- Consider how an explosion will change the ground around your soldiers.
Frequently asked questions
Does this game use separate player key sets?
No. Players take turns on the same screen and share the active soldier controls.
How is a match decided?
Destroy the opposing soldiers to win a round, and win two rounds to take the match.