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Cosmic Pebble

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76%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Cosmic Pebble is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Gianaras and was released on July 24, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Cosmic Pebble" is a game-changing 2D platformer that utilizes a unique boomerang mechanic for both movement and interaction. The game features a sci-fi story about disability, 3 intense boss battles, and a plethora of secrets to discover. With its intuitive and skill-expressive moveset, this game is a fresh and exciting addition to the platformer genre.

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story13 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Cosmic Pebble features engaging and innovative platforming mechanics, including a unique boomerang mechanic that keeps gameplay fresh and challenging.
  • The game has a heartfelt and well-written story with charming characters, making it emotionally resonant and enjoyable to experience.
  • With thoughtful level design, multiple difficulty options, and additional challenges, the game offers great replayability and caters to both casual and hardcore players.
  • Some players found the boss battles to be frustrating due to one-hit kills and lack of checkpoints, which can lead to a steep difficulty spike.
  • The art style may come off as amateurish to some, and there are occasional bugs and control issues that can detract from the experience.
  • Visual clarity can be a problem, as it may be difficult to distinguish safe surfaces from hazards, leading to confusion during gameplay.
  • story
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Cosmic Pebble" is described as heartfelt, bittersweet, and genuine, effectively complementing its gameplay as a precision platformer. While not groundbreaking, it features well-written characters and explores themes of relationships and struggles, making it engaging and emotionally resonant. Players appreciate the balance between challenging mechanics and a compelling narrative, with many recommending it even to those outside the platforming genre.

    • “Though the story is not very groundbreaking, it is deeply heartfelt, bittersweet, and most importantly, genuine.”
    • “From all the beautifully created characters and the interesting mechanics all the way to a very fun gameplay and a deeply emotional story, this game was not what I expected.”
    • “After beating each level, you will have a short break from the intense gameplay to take in a humorous and bittersweet story with characters full of personality.”
    • “A year ago, I came across this game on the devlog about how not to write a game story.”
    • “Story is well written, but don't expect crazy plot things to happen or anything; it's mostly about the relationships and struggles between the characters.”
    • “The story sections occur mainly between levels in the game's main hub where you can see the main protagonist Sophia interact with the other characters.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Cosmic Pebble offers engaging gameplay through its unique boomerang mechanic and tight platforming controls, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience. The game consistently introduces new mechanics and level designs that keep the gameplay fresh and addictive, appealing to both casual players and those seeking competitive challenges. With a compelling story and well-crafted characters, it successfully balances creative mechanics with thoughtful design, making it accessible even to those who typically don't favor the platformer genre.

    • “Cosmic Pebble is a challenging precision platformer with rewarding mechanics and a compelling story.”
    • “The gameplay is addicting and pushes you to find different ways of beating levels or sections of levels.”
    • “Almost every level introduces a new mechanic or gimmick, keeping it constantly feeling fresh throughout the whole wacky adventure.”
    • “However, aim assist might take the fun out for some people, so consider playing with a keyboard and mouse if you want the more intended boomerang mechanic.”
    • “The platforming mechanics are solid.”
    • “The game introduces new mechanics with each level, and the further you progress, the more challenging it gets.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature that keeps players engaged. While some describe the music as merely passable, the majority appreciate the soundtrack for its ability to complement the game's art style and atmosphere, making it enjoyable even for those who typically don't play platformers.

    • “Its beautiful art style, engaging characters, and immersive soundtrack are standout features, making it highly recommended even for those who don't usually play platformers.”
    • “The soundtrack for the game is great.”
    • “The music is passable but nothing special.”
    • “The music and dialogues create a general atmosphere very immersive and fitting to the concept that the game tries to present!”
    • “The music just makes you keep going even when you're stuck in a difficult section of a level.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartfelt and genuine narrative, complemented by well-crafted characters and a bittersweet tone. While the story may not be groundbreaking, it resonates with players through its simplicity and warmth, enhancing the overall experience alongside its unique gameplay mechanics.

    • “Though the story is not very groundbreaking, it is deeply heartfelt, bittersweet, and most importantly, genuine.”
    • “I love its unique boomerang-based platforming, thoughtful level design, and emotional narrative.”
    • “From all the beautifully created characters and the interesting mechanics all the way to a very fun gameplay and a deeply emotional story, this game was not what I expected.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful art style and polished presentation, reflecting six years of development effort. While some may initially perceive the art as simplistic, it ultimately captivates players with its engaging characters and immersive aesthetic, drawing comparisons to other beloved titles like Celeste. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.

    • “Its beautiful art style, engaging characters, and immersive soundtrack are standout features, making it highly recommended even for those who don't usually play platformers.”
    • “At first, I purchased the game because I was intrigued by the unique art style and the aesthetic, but after playing, I have to admit.”
    • “While looks can be deceiving (regarding the art style some people might consider weak or low effort), this game is actually really well polished and the 6 years of work put into it really show.”
    • “While looks can be deceiving regarding the art style, which some people might consider weak or low effort, this game is actually really well polished, and the 6 years of work put into it really show.”
    • “As a huge fan of Celeste, this gave me the same vibes but with a different art style.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, enhanced by its fitting music and dialogues that align well with the overall concept.

    • “The music and dialogues create a very immersive atmosphere that perfectly fits the concept the game is trying to present!”
    • “The game's environment is rich with detail, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
    • “The lighting and sound design work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features two difficulty modes and a speedrunning leaderboard, enhancing replayability for both casual and hardcore players. Additionally, challenging extra objectives in most levels provide further incentive for dedicated players aiming for 100% completion.

    • “The game offers two difficulty modes and a speedrunning leaderboard, adding replayability for both casual and hardcore players.”
    • “Most of the levels also have an additional challenge that you can complete, which seems really tough and adds some replay value for those dedicated to achieving 100%.”
    • “Most of the levels also have an additional challenge that seems really tough, which adds some replay value for those dedicated to achieving 100%.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a high level of stability in the game, noting that deaths are primarily attributed to player actions rather than coding issues, bugs, or unfair mechanics. This suggests a well-polished experience that enhances overall gameplay.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a blend of humor and bittersweet storytelling, providing players with a refreshing break from intense gameplay through engaging characters and witty narratives after each level.

    • “After beating each level, you will have a short break from the intense gameplay to enjoy a humorous and bittersweet story with characters full of personality.”
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Cosmic Pebble is a platformer game.

Cosmic Pebble is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 85 hours playing Cosmic Pebble.

Cosmic Pebble was released on July 24, 2024.

Cosmic Pebble was developed by Gianaras.

Cosmic Pebble has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Cosmic Pebble is a single player game.

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