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Cosmic Star Heroine

2017
GenresAdventure, Indie, Science Fiction and Futuristic, RPG, Top-Down Perspective, Anime and JRPG, Single Player
AvailableApr 11, 2017
PlatformNintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4
DeveloperZeboyd Games
Overview

"3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World."

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45 reviews found

95

God is a Geek

Nintendo Switch

Aug 1, 2018

AI-generated summary • May contain inaccuracies • See full review for precise details

The review gives Salt and Sanctuary a score of 9.5/10 and states that it is a game that deserves to be played.


100

SwitchRPG

Aug 9, 2018

Cosmic Star Heroine is a charming retro-inspired game that sets itself apart with its deep battle system. Don’t go into this game expecting a unique storyline, but instead know that it was made with a lot of love and care by people who are obviously fans of SNES-era RPG’s. Cosmic Star Heroine does a ton of things right and provides many hours of entertainment at a budget price.


98

Marooners' Rock

Aug 15, 2018

Cosmic Star Heroine is a great experience for those nostalgic for old school JRPGs and those who are curious about how it felt for the rest of us back in the day.


90

Gadgets 360

Aug 7, 2018

Cosmic Star Heroine is one of the better RPGs around. It may tread familiar ground, but it does so on its own terms, making for a game well worth experiencing even if you aren't a fan of the genre. Pros Cons Rating (out of 10): 9 Gadgets 360 played a review copy of Cosmic Star Heroine on the Nintendo Switch.


90

PSNStores

PlayStation 4

May 2, 2017

Cosmic Star Heroine is simply an incredible JRPG inspired adventure that’s even more impressive when you consider how small the team is that made it. Aside from a story that didn’t completely pull me in, my only real complaint is that the game’s UI can, at times, be a little unclear. In battles an AoE attack sometimes wouldn’t highlight multiple enemies (even when it’d still hit them) and in shops there didn’t seem to be a way to compare equipment. I also ran into a couple small glitches, one that forced me to reload a save file, which is a bummer, but luckily Zeboyd Games have been quick to patch out these issues. Ultimately, Cosmic Star Heroine really shouldn’t be passed up, it’s a fantastic throwback to games like Chrono Trigger and Phantasy Star that, like Shovel Knight before it, presents a modern twist that makes it a clear standout indie release. A copy of this game was provided by the publisher for review purposes.


90

Super Deformed Gamescast

Apr 18, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

PlayStation Country

PlayStation 4

May 1, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

High-Def Digest

PC

Apr 17, 2017

Cosmic Star Heroine does for the 16-bit JRPG what Shovel Knight did for 8-bit platformers. It takes everything that worked about them to remind you of why those games are classics, but builds upon that foundation with a modern-day sensibility by eliminating filler. Everything you do serves a greater purpose, and the game never feels like it’s wasting your time. Combat is a dream, with a brisk pace to battles ensuring that you never have a dull moment. Cosmic Star Heroine is a must-own for anyone who loves or has ever loved JRPGs. Lapsed fans of the genre will be reminded of just how great things can be with that framework, and anyone who never had a chance to experience them will be able to see what made them work.


90

The Game Fanatics

May 2, 2017

Summary and quote unavailable.


85

PS4Blog.net

May 22, 2018

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