Cosmic Carnage: Prologue

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Cosmic Carnage: Prologue is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by LionSword and was released on December 11, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Join The Discord About the Game Battle endless waves of alien spaceships. Fight against a variety of enemies with different behaviours and attack patterns Collect EXP to level up and upgrade your ship to help you survive the onslaught. 80+ upgrades available making each run unique and interesting With a roguelite progression system, no run is ever a fail. Gather more points and unlock new…

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features fun gameplay with engaging mechanics and a variety of upgrades, making it enjoyable and addictive.
Visually appealing with great graphics and sound, enhancing the overall experience.
Offers a promising blend of classic arcade elements and modern gameplay, with potential for diverse characters and strategies.

Movement mechanics need improvement, as players experience issues with inertia and visibility during gameplay.
Runs can feel short, often ending just as the fun begins, limiting the chaotic experience typical of the genre.
Some gameplay elements, such as enemy variety and upgrade effectiveness, feel lacking or underwhelming at this stage.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The gameplay is characterized as a challenging reverse bullet hell with a straightforward twin-stick shooter mechanic that is easy to grasp. Players appreciate the fast-paced action and engaging upgrade system, which enhances replayability and keeps the experience fresh and addictive. Overall, the gameplay loop offers a rewarding balance of challenge and progression.
- “It's a twin-stick shooter, but it brings fresh excitement with its fast-paced gameplay and cool upgrade system.”
- “The upgrades really spice up the gameplay; my first run was cool, but I can tell there's so much more to explore.”
- “Exciting and addictive gameplay!”
- “It's a harder reverse bullet hell with replayable gameplay.”
- “No overly complicated mechanics; just basic shoot and survive, unlock new things, and repeat.”
- “Gameplay loop.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are praised for their polished visuals and modern effects, combining retro aesthetics with contemporary design. Players find the visuals appealing and easy on the eyes, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “I like the visuals and effects.”
- “The graphics are easy on the eyes with good effects.”
- “The game looks awesome, with retro graphics and modern effects.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and epic quality, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the space theme. Players appreciate how the background music keeps them engaged and energized throughout their experience. Additionally, the art and animation are noted to harmonize well with the musical elements.
- “The game sounds awesome, too, with catchy background music that keeps me pumped.”
- “The music sets an epic atmosphere, perfectly matching the space theme.”
- “E the animation when you max the skill tree, etc. The music and overall art is really good - the background relating to the level is cool as well.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game features a story that unfolds through various levels and incorporates roguelike upgrades, though some players express a desire for more structured missions to enhance the narrative experience.
- “The game features levels and roguelike upgrades that are intricately woven into the story.”
- “I wish it had more missions to further explore the narrative.”
- “I wish it had some missions to make the story more engaging.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative is predictable and fails to captivate.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The game offers a challenging reverse bullet hell experience that enhances its replayability, encouraging players to return for more intense gameplay.
- “It's a challenging reverse bullet hell with highly replayable gameplay.”
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic levels and varied strategies.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the unique challenges and random elements.”
- “It's a harder reverse bullet hell with replayable gameplay.”
- “The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that acquiring resources in the game necessitates significant grinding, which can be time-consuming and may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The resources require a lot of grinding.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and tedious after a while.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but the rewards just don't feel worth it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by an epic soundtrack that aligns seamlessly with the game's space theme, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The music sets an epic atmosphere, perfectly matching the space theme.”
- “The haunting sound design immerses you in a world filled with mystery and wonder.”
- “The visuals combined with the ambient sounds create an incredibly immersive experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to classic arcade games, highlighting how these experiences made them feel heroic and adventurous, particularly in space-themed settings.
- “I love the old arcade games that made me feel like a hero in space.”

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Cosmic Carnage: Prologue is a casual action adventure game.

Cosmic Carnage: Prologue is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Cosmic Carnage: Prologue was released on December 11, 2023.

Cosmic Carnage: Prologue was developed by LionSword.

Cosmic Carnage: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Cosmic Carnage: Prologue is a single player game.

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