CosmicBreak Universal

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CosmicBreak Universal is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by CyberStep, Inc. and was released on April 6, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

CosmicBreak Universal is an Action MMORPG featuring PvP battles of up to 30 vs. 30 players at one time. Familiar WASD controls and fast-paced Arena action make it easy to jump in. Start playing now to customize, control, and battle with your very own robot!

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Audience ScoreBased on 650 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization14 negative mentions

CosmicBreak Universal offers a vast array of customization options for mechs, allowing players to create unique builds and playstyles.
The game provides a nostalgic experience for long-time fans, with familiar mechanics and a vibrant sci-fi world.
PvP combat is fast-paced and exhilarating, with adrenaline-pumping battles that keep players engaged.

The game suffers from significant lag and performance issues, especially for players outside of Japan, making it frustrating to play.
The monetization model is heavily criticized, with many essential robots and weapons locked behind a paywall, leading to a pay-to-win environment.
New players may find the learning curve steep and the community unwelcoming, as they often face off against experienced players with powerful builds.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
10%
The gameplay of CosmicBreak Universal is characterized by its engaging mech customization and fast-paced arcade-style mechanics, appealing to fans of the genre. However, players have noted issues such as repetitive gameplay, technical problems, and balance concerns, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the unique gameplay and variety of mech setups to be enjoyable, though the game's reliance on gacha mechanics and performance issues may frustrate some users.
- “Players can create their own mech warriors, which adds a personal touch to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is really that addictive.”
- “Still the best mecha game out there, amazing gameplay mechanics.”
- “The management of this game was exchanged across quite a few hands, and the gameplay experience has always heavily depended on that day's latency.”
- “After you get your hands on one, your gameplay style will be chilling at the back, using a healing bubble, tabbing out to do something else, and then tabbing back in to check if the healing bubble is off cooldown to use it again.”
- “No optimization for servers, no registration on shots, and lagging is quite literally a mechanic in this game.”
story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
77%
6%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many quests feeling cryptic and uninspired. Players note that while there are various mission types and customizable elements, the overall narrative experience is underwhelming, often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and excessive dialogue. Despite some enjoyable boss battles and quirky characters, the story fails to engage players meaningfully, leading to a sense of stagnation in quest design and mission excitement.
- “The mission story is great as well and with some quirky characters.”
- “There are also missions which are like mini story quests with bosses.”
- “Good old Cosmic Break PvP isn't really that great in my opinion; the missions, quests, and mech building are the reason I play this 2006 gacha game. Nice levels and cool PS1 bosses mix between Armored Core and Mega Man Legends.”
- “Offers more robot choices than a sci-fi convention, but sadly, less story depth than a space comic strip.”
- “The story is kind of juggled around from different worlds.”
- “Exploration and missions were never really expanded on.”
graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, which may deter some gamers. While some appreciate the nostalgic, cartoonish art style, others criticize the lack of polish and performance issues, suggesting that a graphical update could enhance the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, some players find the simplicity of the visuals allows for easier gameplay, emphasizing that graphics do not overshadow the fun and engaging gameplay.
- “The game delights the eyes with its colorful and detailed graphics.”
- “I like how CBU kept the look of the original game but upped the smoothness of the graphics; it's kind of like a HD remaster of your favorite PS2 game on a PS4!”
- “You have lots of robots to choose from or you can even make your own robot with spare parts. Don't let the simplicity in the graphics trick you; you need skill to be good at this game.”
- “This has some fairly mediocre/dated looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “At first you will notice that the graphics and art style is a little outdated.”
- “The graphics in Cosmic Break are similar to that of ancient PlayStation 2 games, blocky, simple textures and particle effects.”
monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
51%
40%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a cash grab that relies heavily on predatory microtransactions and gacha mechanics. While some users note that the monetization may be less aggressive than in previous iterations, concerns remain about the balance issues and the overall player experience being compromised for profit. Overall, the game's transition to a free-to-play model has left players wary, with skepticism about the developers' commitment to improving the monetization system.
- “While the monetization exists, most of it is so minor and unimportant that a free player really isn't missing out on too much if they don't charge RT, minus slightly easier tuning, extra garapon rolls, a few decent weapons, and extra rewards on the battle/season pass.”
- “The monetization might be far less predatory this time, so I'll stay and see what the devs do with this.”
- “Monetization is fine.”
- “It's a reboot of a really old game meant to be a final-ditch cash grab with the franchise before they shelve it for good.”
- “Overall, the transition to Steam seemed like a massive cash grab and a complete downgrade to the overall game experience.”
- “Not only did Cyberstep never fix their almost two decades-old balance issues, but they also kept doing predatory monetization every time they released a new character/robo.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game, noting that while it can lead to rewarding experiences and the acquisition of valuable items, it often feels excessively tedious and time-consuming. Many reviews highlight the imbalance between free-to-play and pay-to-win elements, with some players feeling that the grind detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite the potential for fun and community engagement, the overwhelming grind required for progression is frequently criticized as a major drawback.
- “Playable with bad rewards, low gacha rate, hard grinding, imbalance character.”
- “Its just that the balancing in this game is awful and the amount of grinding you need to do is such a chore.”
- “I do not see a path forward for free-to-play players that doesn't involve intense suffering and gnashing of teeth after several hundred hours of grinding.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
54%
32%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant technical issues such as poor framerate, stuttering, and lag, particularly due to an unoptimized Java engine and lack of European servers. Despite some minor improvements since the beta, many users still experience severe performance deficiencies that hinder gameplay, leading to a general recommendation against the game until these issues are addressed. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings overshadow its potential enjoyment.
- “It seems like a pretty fun game with multiplayer; I hope they fix those random pauses that appear sometimes (I know it's not lag; I checked and it's not my PC since the game runs smoothly).”
- “Great game comeback, but please improve your server performance.”
- “Performance was designed around older PCs.”
- “Very unoptimized.”
- “Given the bad performance, no improvements since the beta, and the cash grab mentality, I still cannot recommend the game.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its catchy tracks and the nostalgia it evokes. Many users enjoy the included music creation tool, allowing for personal customization, although some prefer to replace the game's soundtrack with their own. While the original music has its charm, technical issues like audio bugs can detract from the overall experience.
- “The music composition tool is kind of cool; I'll play with it more than some stupid gundams.”
- “I mean this game is getting a recommendation alone for the fact JoJo music started playing as soon as I went into one of the starter areas for the first time.”
- “The music is really good too, and even the fan artwork on the loading screens shows that even after all these years, this is a group of players that still loves this game.”
- “Music: while Kanpan and Kingyo's works are catchy in their own right, aside from a few of Cosmic Break's original tracks, I've replaced all the MP3 files in the game's BGM folder with my own tracks.”
- “I played this game back in the day and it still has many of the bugs it did from back then such as lag, audio bugs from custom-made music in the ground area when going to the shop; a piece of the song plays on repeat.”
- “So while I like this game, the little things like using emotes to animate mecha in cutscenes and the ability to make your own map and music with two provided custom software, I cannot really say if I would or would not recommend this game to other players.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent and severe freezes, lag, and various bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues during critical moments, such as loading scenes and changing characters, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite its nostalgic appeal, the game's outdated engine and lack of optimization contribute to its instability, leaving players hopeful for future improvements.
- “Horrible game freezes, because it's a decade old game.”
- “Intermittent screen freezes also occur for a number of reasons - when a player spawns in, when a player changes their robot, when a robot is killed, when robot(s) enter the draw distance, whenever new UI elements appear.”
- “Crash and several freezes during the tutorial fight and the introduction by your chosen guardian after the tutorial fight.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a wide range of emotions regarding the game, from laughter and nostalgia to deep disappointment and heartbreak over its current state. Many feel a strong connection to their past experiences, contrasting them with the game's perceived decline, which has led to feelings of betrayal and frustration. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is significant, evoking both fond memories and painful realizations about its current direction.
- “I laughed, I cried, I got carpal tunnel.”
- “It's heartbreaking.”
- “This game made me feel how other people felt about me in the old servers.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Character development in the game is marked by visually appealing and diverse character designs, though some players find them overly lewd and repetitive. While the designs, such as that of Eris, are praised for their quality, the lore and character depth seem lacking, leading to mixed feelings about the overall character development.
- “I adore the brilliant character designs such as Eris.”
- “The character designs are lewd; I admit that it's a bit much, but they actually look really nice.”
- “Character designs are repetitive; same characters but different styles and costumes.”
- “Lore is lacking, and the character designs are off-putting, making me want to go blind.”
- “The character designs are overly lewd; while I admit they look nice, it's a bit much.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Cosmicbreak Universal is characterized by its playful absurdity, likening the experience to finding a comically ineffective weapon in a serious situation, which adds a lighthearted touch to the game's mech battles. Players appreciate the juxtaposition of serious themes with whimsical elements, creating moments of unexpected laughter.
- “Cosmicbreak Universal is a simplistic and addictive dance of steel and shadow, where humor flickers against a backdrop of mechs.”
- “It's like finding a water gun in an alien invasion - hilariously underpowered, but you can't help giggling.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's visual design and immersive galaxy atmosphere are highly praised, enhancing player engagement during space battles.
- “The visual design and galaxy atmosphere are very attractive!”
- “The galaxy atmosphere makes players more involved in space battles.”

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CosmicBreak Universal is a role playing game.

CosmicBreak Universal is available on PC and Windows.

CosmicBreak Universal was released on April 6, 2021.

CosmicBreak Universal was developed by CyberStep, Inc..

CosmicBreak Universal has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

CosmicBreak Universal is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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