Cobalt Core
November 8, 2023
Cobalt Core is a sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a unique single-axis combat system that will throw you for a loop. Many loops! Give orders to your crew by playing cards: Will you raise shields to protect your ship, dodge incoming missiles and cannon fire to avoid damage outright, or strike …
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89.4
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Critic Reviews (5)
Graphics
40.0
Gameplay
40.0
Story
40.0
"Delightful deckbuilding that uses starship travel to build upon the Slay the Spire formula instead of merely imitating it. Outstanding."
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85.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
30.0
"Cobalt Core provides a memorable story with fun characters, tense gameplay moments, and a payoff that is nearly unmatched. Despite the characters’ best attempts to escape the loop, it’s a game that you should play over and over."
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60.0
Gameplay
95.0
Story
75.0
"Tight, inventive gameplay, cascading card synergies, and gentle, witty character-writing ensure that, while Cobalt Core might not slay Slay the Spire, it does indeed slay."
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65.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
70.0
"I walked away impressed by the PAX demo of Cobalt Core, and the full game lives up to that hype. It&s;s a wonderful run-based title that I expect to revisit for years to come, just as I&s;ve done with other …"
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85.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
75.0
"Cobalt Core has innovative gameplay, diverse mechanics, and high replay value. Learning was straightforward, and the game had a deep learning curve. The characters are hilarious and relatable. Sometimes, I would say something to see one of the characters telling …"
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