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Cobalt

Cobalt is like realizing an old favorite isn't quite what you remembered
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79%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, optimization
91% User Score Based on 534 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 9 reviews

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Cobalt is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Oxeye Game Studio and was released on February 2, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Cobalt is a Science Fiction Action game that combines a single-player campaign with local and online multiplayer modes. The game features a unique slow-motion mechanic that allows for impressive moves and tactics, with a variety of weapons, maps, and customization options available. Uncover the mysteries of a humanless world while riding a space hamster and engaging in both cooperative and competitive gameplay.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 534 reviews
story58 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • Cobalt features unique and satisfying combat mechanics, allowing players to deflect bullets and perform acrobatic moves in slow motion.
  • The game offers a variety of modes, including a fun story mode, competitive multiplayer, and a level editor for custom maps.
  • The graphics and soundtrack create an engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The controls can be confusing and difficult to master, especially for new players, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The online multiplayer community is small, making it hard to find matches and diminishing the competitive aspect of the game.
  • Some players have reported bugs and issues with the game, including crashes and problems with the level editor.
  • story
    143 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally viewed as enjoyable but not exceptional, with many reviewers noting its cliche elements and lack of polish. While some players appreciate the quirky humor and engaging mechanics, others criticize the story for being buggy and lacking depth, particularly in its execution and character development. Overall, the story mode offers a fun experience with replayability, but it may not be the main draw for everyone, as many players prefer the multiplayer aspects of the game.

    • “I would highly recommend the story mode.”
    • “The story mode is surprisingly wonderful!”
    • “The story is really fun too, with three different endings.”
    • “The story is a bit lacking, and I think the ending is about as bad as the end poem from Minecraft.”
    • “But after a tough launch to Steam and Xbox One with a game-breaking story mode bug, and no online players, I honestly don't know what to think of this game.”
    • “The story never grasped me entirely, and although it's mildly enjoyable, it never gets much better than that.”
  • gameplay
    137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Cobalt features highly praised gameplay mechanics, including a unique rolling system and bullet time that enhance combat and strategy, making it both engaging and satisfying. Players appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay, with a strong emphasis on skill development and dynamic multiplayer experiences. However, some critiques mention that the controls can be challenging to master, and the single-player campaign may feel repetitive at times.

    • “Cobalt is a mechanically solid game; its rapid, technical movement and intuitive shooting creates smooth combat scenarios.”
    • “The gameplay is satisfying to master with the way rolling can deflect shots back into enemies or be used for better mobility.”
    • “The mechanics are polished, and the controls are responsive, making the gameplay intuitive to pick up while allowing room for skill development.”
    • “Gameplay - 5 out of 10 - the gameplay is fast-paced and skill isn't a big factor due to the lack of aiming in Cobalt.”
    • “The control pad gameplay feels like it lags and some of the gameplay is pretty annoying.”
    • “This game has good core gameplay, but lacks in controls, stability, and content.”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, atmospheric, and memorable qualities that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as brilliant, fitting perfectly with the game's mechanics and mood, and even inspiring them to keep the main menu running just to enjoy it. The combination of engaging sound design and a diverse range of musical styles contributes significantly to the game's immersive and enjoyable gameplay.

    • “This is also the first game I played which had a soundtrack so good that I kept the main menu running for hours just to hear it.”
    • “The soundtrack is brilliant and really fits the game well!”
    • “The music is catchy and memorable and the sound effects perfectly match what is happening in-game, slowing down when the time dilation kicks in.”
    • “The soundtrack is minimalistic but genius.”
    • “Everything from the mechanics, the gameplay, the effects, and music.”
    • “The graphical design is stylized and matched by ambient as well as beat-heavy music.”
  • graphics
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and quirky aesthetic, with many users appreciating the smooth performance and polished visuals. While some describe the graphics as simple or low-detail, they also highlight the elegant art style and crisp presentation that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are considered beautiful and well-optimized, contributing positively to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics are crisp and high-detail, and the game's pretty well optimized, to boot.”
    • “Altogether, the game is amazing, has a lot of mechanics and techniques that you can get good at, an awesome soundtrack that fits very well and simple but elegant graphics.”
    • “I really liked the graphics, art direction, and sound effects.”
    • “3/10 - tl;dr - cute visuals and sound effects can't save this game from being unenjoyable.”
    • “I couldn’t change resolution or graphical quality.”
    • “It's graphics are relatively simple tile-to-tile, but when tiles are added together, can create an elegant plethora of style.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humorous dialogues, interactions, and chaotic battles that often lead to unpredictable and funny outcomes. Players find the campaign's humor spontaneous and engaging, with well-written cutscenes and dialogue that enhance the overall experience. While some characters may lack depth, the humor consistently keeps players entertained throughout the game.

    • “The game is filled with humorous dialogues, gestures, interactions, and more.”
    • “Battles in both singleplayer and online are chaotic and will often have unpredictable and hilarious outcomes, but you never feel that you've lost control.”
    • “I have been having a blast and the campaign is absolutely hilarious.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with users reporting various bugs, particularly in local profiles and AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable and note improvements over time, others recommend trying the demo due to its significant issues, especially in multiplayer mode. Overall, the game is described as poorly optimized but still fun, with some players experiencing no major glitches.

    • “Runs great, great fun.”
    • “The PS3 controller works great with no glitches or problems (yet).”
    • “Not a bad game, poorly optimized and the AI is buggy in some places.”
    • “Don't buy the game, just play the extremely buggy demo, and play with friends who also have the demo.”
    • “I left the game running for a day or so, so time spent playing is more like 3 hours rather than 37. To start, I was really enjoying story mode but quickly found it too buggy to continue.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, noting the infinitely-replayable story mode, additional challenges, and extra modes that enhance the experience. The inclusion of couch co-op and PvP further contributes to its high replay value, making it enjoyable for extended play. Overall, the game offers a compelling mix of mechanics and modes that encourage repeated play.

    • “Also, the infinitely replayable story mode is excellent.”
    • “Cobalt is a very well done action platformer with fun game mechanics, an enjoyable story, and a good amount of replayability from completing additional challenges and extra modes.”
    • “Couch co-op and PvP give it the replay value.”
    • “Endless replayability.”
    • “Couch co-op and PvP give it replay value.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users noting excellent performance and high-quality graphics. However, some players have experienced bugs and issues, particularly with AI and control schemes, indicating that while the game is well-optimized for certain setups, there are areas that could use improvement.

    • “Ingenious core mechanics with excellent performance to go along with it, making it an engaging and fun game that is addictive and made me want to play more.”
    • “The graphics are crisp and high-detail, and the game's pretty well optimized, to boot.”
    • “Still only started but seems brilliantly optimized yet completely beautiful and very enjoyable.”
    • “Not a bad game, poorly optimized and the AI is buggy in some places.”
    • “If you are playing on a keyboard, you might want to figure out your own controls first because it's optimized for a controller, but it's very rewarding if you get it done.”
    • “Even with the new engine, it plays pretty much the same, except it supposedly has better performance (and a much improved selection of options!).”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the game's lack of advertising, suggesting that poor promotion has contributed to its decline in popularity. They feel that increased marketing efforts could help raise awareness and improve the game's visibility.

    • “Sadly, not many people will ever know about this game, as they never really did much advertising for it, and it seems to have died out a long time ago.”
    • “My only complaint would be that Mojang once again did a horrible to nonexistent job on advertising.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort that can feel overwhelming. Many suggest that it may demand more time than is reasonable, making it a frustrating experience even with improved controls.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Tedious.”
    • “Even with a gamepad, it's tedious.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Cobalt is characterized by its fast-paced, party game vibe, making it ideal for local multiplayer. Players appreciate the immersive story and detailed environments that encourage exploration, complemented by atmospheric music that heightens tension during gameplay.

    • “Not only are there amazing controls, but the story and atmosphere are so immersive that you can end up taking hours on each level if you want to explore each detail.”
    • “The music is nice and atmospheric, and keeps up the tension as you explore the game world, looking to avoid getting overwhelmed by multiple soldiers.”
    • “Cobalt is best for local multiplayer because it is very fast-paced and kind of gives the atmosphere of a party game.”
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Cobalt is a platformer game with science fiction theme.

Cobalt is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 21 hours playing Cobalt.

Cobalt was released on February 2, 2016.

Cobalt was developed by Oxeye Game Studio.

Cobalt has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Cobalt is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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