Graze Counter

Graze Counter is a shoot-’em-up set in the 23rd century, when the virtual network EDEN has brought peace and prosperity. One day, EDEN bars its administrator from access, trapping 2.4 million civilians in cyberspace. To free them, two fighter pilots must fight the evolved network and win.

Charge and counter

Graze enemy bullets to fill the Graze Counter Gauge, which every fighter can use to unleash a powerful counterattack. Enemies and countered bullets drop stars; collect them to charge the Break Gauge. Once it is full, you can enter Break Mode and deal heavy damage. Each fighter handles these systems through its own weapons and abilities.

Choose a fighter

The game has eight fighters, with two available from the start and six to unlock. Their pilots and characteristics are:

• Type-1 [G-01/R April Divider] — Ginyose Uzuki: a long-range fighter with low manoeuvrability and a spread-shot.
• Type-2 [G-02/B Freedom Dancer] — Furuyama Satsuki: high movement speed and attack, making her valuable in close-range combat.
• Type-3 [YR-01 Revolgear] — Katori Hayate: its bits attack automatically as you graze enemy bullets.
• Type-4 [XK-02 Kirisame Blade] — Kirisame Kiriko: uses blade bits and is best suited to close-range combat.
• Type-5 [SP-01 Shadow Divider] — pilot unknown: an unknown special fighter that stays in Break Mode.
• Type-6 [SP-02 Alternative D] — pilot unknown: an unknown special fighter that stays in Break Mode.
• Type-7 [SP-03 Revolgear 2] — pilot unknown: a special fighter with tremendous firepower and an extensive attack range.
• Type-8 [SP-04 Kirisame Blade 2] — pilot unknown: requires considerable skill to pilot and has the highest firepower and movement speed.

Stages and modes

The game has five stages and three difficulty settings: Novice, Arcade and Expert. A tutorial teaches the basics, while Mission Mode sets difficult tasks to clear. You can also take on a timed boss rush.