Cosmic Carnage: Prologue

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"Cosmic Carnage: Prologue" is a roguelite space shooter where you battle endless waves of alien ships. Collect EXP to level up and upgrade your ship with over 80 options for unique builds. With each run, unlock new astronauts and ships to add to the pool, allowing for more varied and overpowered combinations. Surviving the Cosmic Carnage has never been more unpredictable and exciting.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable gameplay with a fun upgrade system and a nostalgic arcade feel.
Visually appealing with great graphics and sound, enhancing the overall experience.
Offers replayability with various characters, upgrades, and a competitive edge through achievements.

Enemy variety is lacking, and some battles can be overwhelming or hard to follow.
The game may feel too easy or lack depth, leading to a less engaging experience over time.
Some upgrades and power-ups can feel underwhelming or not impactful enough to encourage multiple playthroughs.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The gameplay is characterized as a challenging reverse bullet hell and twin-stick shooter that offers a fast-paced, addictive experience with a straightforward mechanics system. Players appreciate the ease of learning the controls and the engaging upgrade system, which enhances replayability and encourages exploration. Overall, the gameplay loop is described as exciting and rewarding, with a 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 is repetitive and lacks depth.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their polished visuals and effective use of modern effects, blending retro aesthetics with contemporary design. Players appreciate the eye-friendly quality and smooth transitions between locations, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience. Excitement for future content is also noted, indicating a strong foundation in the game's graphical presentation.
- “The game looks awesome, with retro graphics and modern effects.”
- “The overall visuals of the game feel polished, and I am excited for the new content that's going to drop.”
- “The graphics are easy on the eyes with good effects.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its catchy and epic quality, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the space theme. Reviewers appreciate how the background music keeps them engaged and pumped throughout the gameplay, alongside impressive animations and art design.
- “The game sounds awesome, too, with catchy background music that keeps me pumped.”
- “The music sets an epic atmosphere, perfectly matching the space theme.”
- “Great music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users express a desire for more structured missions within the story, indicating that the current narrative may feel lacking or underdeveloped without them.
- “I wish it had more missions to engage with.”
- “The story feels incomplete and lacks depth.”
- “There are too many plot holes that make it hard to follow.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its challenging reverse bullet hell mechanics, encouraging players to refine their skills and strategies with each attempt.
- “It's a challenging reverse bullet hell with highly replayable gameplay.”
- “It's a challenging reverse bullet hell with highly replayable gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players consistently note that acquiring resources in the game necessitates significant grinding, indicating a repetitive and time-consuming process to gather what is needed.
- “The game requires an excessive amount of grinding to gather resources.”
- “Collecting resources involves a tedious and repetitive grinding process.”
- “The grinding needed for resources feels overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to old arcade games, highlighting how these experiences made them feel heroic and adventurous, particularly in space-themed settings.
atmosphere
2 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.”