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Cosmic Collapse

99%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
99% User Score Based on 168 reviews

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In "Cosmic Collapse," tidy up the solar system by colliding planets to create larger ones, earning points for chain collapses and using missiles strategically. With accurate celestial body simulations, players can aim, drop, and fire planets using the provided controls, and use smaller planets to nudge larger ones. The game features music and sound by Vav and design/art/code by Johan Peitz, with additional content available on Patreon and newsletter sign-up.

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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews
music16 positive mentions
  • Cosmic Collapse features addictive gameplay with satisfying physics, allowing players to strategically merge planets and utilize missiles to clear space.
  • The game boasts charming pixel art and a catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience and making it visually appealing.
  • It offers a relaxing yet challenging experience, perfect for short gaming sessions, and is highly recommended for fans of Suika-style games.
  • Some players feel that the game is a basic port of a low-resolution Pico8 title, lacking quality of life improvements and graphical enhancements for PC.
  • The visuals can be considered eye-bleeding by some, and there are complaints about clunky physics compared to other similar games.
  • While the game is enjoyable, it may not provide enough depth or features to justify its price for some players, especially when compared to other cheaper alternatives.
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, calming, and spacey vibes, enhancing the overall experience with its charming soundtrack. While some players note that it can become repetitive, many appreciate the option to mute it and play their own music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's enjoyable atmosphere and aesthetic.

    • “An absolutely fantastic version of this already classic puzzle game, with a great soundtrack and calming vibes.”
    • “The game physics is exquisite, and the background music never gets old.”
    • “The pixel art is so cute and distinctive, and the music is wonderfully chill/enjoyable.”
    • “Music can get a little repetitive, but if you mute it and turn on your own music or a podcast, it's a great time.”
    • “I just wish I could keep the sound effects while turning off the music.”
    • “The music is catchy but can become monotonous after a while.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming pixel art style and retro aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience. However, others criticize the visuals as clunky and unappealing, suggesting that there are better alternatives available. Overall, while the art style captivates many, there are calls for improved quality of life features and graphics scaling options.

    • “Beautiful visuals hooked me in, great gameplay loop kept me playing. It's so satisfying seeing the bigger planets merge together, the physics make sense to me. If I misplay, I know it's on me. I also love the bullet aspect, which allows you to take more risks to get bigger planets!”
    • “As a fan of pixel art, I'm definitely enamored with the visuals.”
    • “Always charming seeing pixel graphics and great usage of the Pico-8 palette.”
    • “This is a very bad clone with clunky physics and eye-bleeding visuals.”
    • “There are many much better clones, cheaper, with better visuals, e.g. Fruit Salad.”
    • “I would have liked to see a few quality of life and graphics scaling options, especially for $5.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Cosmic Collapse" is praised for its addictive and satisfying mechanics, enhanced by beautiful visuals and a charming pixel art style. Players appreciate the intuitive physics and the introduction of a "magic bullet" mechanic that adds depth and risk to the experience. Overall, the game successfully addresses previous shortcomings of the suika genre, offering a seamless and engaging gameplay loop that encourages experimentation and skill development.

    • “Beautiful visuals hooked me in, great gameplay loop kept me playing. It's so satisfying seeing the bigger planets merge together; the physics make sense to me. If I misplay, I know it's on me. I also love the bullet aspect, which allows you to take more risks to get bigger planets!”
    • “Extremely addictive and satisfying gameplay in a gorgeous pixel palette.”
    • “From a gameplay perspective, I feel like the physics, missiles, and combos are all big improvements coming from suika games.”
    • “From a gameplay perspective, I feel like the physics, missiles, and combos are all big improvements coming from Suika games.”
    • “You receive a planet zapping mechanic every few points, which is fairly balanced and makes it easier to get that cascading collapse that forms the high-water mark of the genre.”
    • “The 'magic bullet' mechanic that can save runs.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a straightforward monetization model with no microtransactions or always-online requirements, making it accessible and lightweight at just a few megabytes in filesize.

    • “No microtransactions or always-online nonsense, and it's a few megabytes in filesize.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and satisfying physics, complemented by impressive art and music. Overall, players find the optimization to be excellent, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “It runs smoothly, the physics are satisfying, the art and music are great, and you can nuke the entire earth instead of just the whales!”

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