Countermeasure

About

Countermeasure is a fast-paced shooter that pits you against a countdown clock. You control a long-range turret gun tasked with taking down missile silos before a 10-minute timer hits zero. If you fail to destroy all targets in time you can switch to a supertank to rush into a silo and guess a three-letter disarm code. Each round blends action and strategy as you balance speed with precision. The game supports solo or co-op play with bonus rewards for quick thinking and accuracy. What sets Countermeasure apart is its two-part mission structure. The code-guessing phase adds a luck-based adrenaline boost though skill matters more in the shooting stages. As one of the few multiplayer titles for the Atari 5200 it offers competitive replay value despite its 1983 release. Players appreciate the tense pacing though some note the control scheme can feel clunky by modern standards.