Combat Core

About

Combat Core is a robot- fighting game that features fast-paced action and customizable mech components. Choose from a variety of pilots, each with unique abilities, and engage in battles in various arenas. The game also offers a local multiplayer mode and a single-player campaign with epic boss battles.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay16 negative mentions

The game offers a fun character creator that allows for interesting customization and a variety of play-styles.
Combat Core is reminiscent of classic arena fighters like Power Stone, providing fast-paced gameplay that is enjoyable, especially with friends.
The art style and animations are visually appealing, and the game has a solid foundation with potential for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from clunky controls and a lack of depth in combat mechanics, making it feel dull and repetitive.
There are significant issues with online multiplayer, including a lack of players and unbalanced character abilities.
As an early access title, the game is plagued by bugs, limited content, and a need for more diverse stages and gameplay options.

gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
56%
24%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics, character customization, and potential for depth, particularly in multiplayer settings. However, many criticize the controls as clunky and the overall mechanics as lacking variety and depth, leading to a dull experience. While some find it addictive and immersive, others feel it falls short of expectations, especially in terms of content and competitive potential.
- “A great 3D arena brawler, Combat Core has the 'pick up and play' accessibility of a party game while providing room for a lot of technical depth once you understand how the various mechanics work.”
- “Honest review: very addictive and solid gameplay.”
- “It's fun to play with friends and its gameplay is different from most fighting games nowadays.”
- “The game's mechanics overall for an arena-styled fighter are the worst I've seen... it's soooooooo bad!!!”
- “Gameplay is dull, haphazard, and lacking any depth; no potential for a competitive meta-game, character customization is awful, and customized characters' appearance looks like a bad fan drawing compared to other actual characters.”
- “Incredibly small arsenal of moves with barely any depth of gameplay.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The graphics of the game have received a generally positive reception, with users praising the appealing art style and good animations. While some visuals are described as merely "okay," the overall aesthetic and character creator are noted for their creativity and visual appeal. However, there are reports of technical issues, such as screen freezes, which detract from the experience.
- “The art style is quite nice and it features some great animations.”
- “The overall aesthetic feels good with music fitting the tron-style design of the stages and setting.”
- “Only played an hour so far, but it's left a good first impression; the art style is also visually appealing.”
- “It looks neat, visuals and all, but I have not been able to play more than one full game before the screen freezes.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
7%
The music in the game is generally praised for its coolness and cohesion, fitting well with the tron-style aesthetic of the stages. While some tracks may not evoke a strong sense of action, the overall soundtrack is considered enjoyable, earning a high rating of 9/10 from users.
- “Awesome cohesive soundtrack.”
- “The overall aesthetic feels good with music fitting the Tron-style design of the stages and setting.”
- “Music - 9/10”
- “The OST overall doesn't sound action-y, akin to the worst tracks from Street Fighter 4.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game demonstrates a reasonable level of stability, with users noting that it isn't overly buggy. However, significant issues persist, such as frequent screen freezes after a single game session, alongside various elements like the UI, character models, and game modes that require further polish and refinement.
- “It looks neat, visuals and all, but I have not been able to play more than one full game before the screen freezes.”
- “The UI and character models need polish, game modes are fairly limited, stages are limited and need polish, there's a limited number of weapons, the character editor needs work, along with all the bugs and glitches that normally show up in an early access game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Reviewers express a desire for more context and narrative depth in the game's story, noting the absence of character backgrounds and plot elements similar to those found in titles like Super Smash Bros. While players appreciate the personal story of their custom characters, they feel that the overall campaign lacks engaging storytelling.
- “Since there is no known context like in Smash Bros, some bios on these characters would be nice to add a bit of plot.”
- “Except for my custom character, I know his story.”
- “Since there is no known context like in Smash Bros, some bios on these characters and a bit of plot would be nice.”
- “Except for my custom character, I don't know the story of the others.”
- “[td]Story / Campaign[/td]”