Cosmic Star Heroine

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Zeboyd Games struggles to leave a lasting impression with Cosmic Star Heroine, but it does feature an innovative, creative combat system and an eclectic cast of characters.

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Zeboyd Games struggles to leave a lasting impression with Cosmic Star Heroine, but it does feature an innovative, creative combat system and an eclectic cast of characters.

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7.5/10

Kimberley Wallace (Game Informer)

Cosmic Star Heroine doesn’t leave a lasting impression, but it’s a fun romp with some interesting ideas.

April 24, 2017 |

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Cosmic Star Heroine is the perfect example of a crowdfunded indie game that might have been held back by budget and time. I enjoyed everything the game had to offer, but I was was left wanting more than a short RPG experience with an overused premise. If you’re looking for a gorgeous 16-bit RPG with a unique battle system and a short campaign than Cosmic Star Heroine is going to resonate with you perfectly, but if you’re looking for a story that will stick with you over the years than you probably should look elsewhere.

May 1, 2017 |

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7.5/10

Azario Lopez (DualShockers)

8/10

Kyle Campbell (RPG Site)

Cosmic Star Heroine is a fun space adventure and throwback to the 16 Bit era of JRPGs while also bringing enough unique ideas to stand all on its own.

June 5, 2017 |

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Kimberley Wallace (Game Informer)

7.5/10 - (Read Review)

Cosmic Star Heroine doesn’t leave a lasting impression, but it’s a fun romp with some interesting ideas.

Azario Lopez (DualShockers)

7.5/10 - (Read Review)

Kyle Campbell (RPG Site)

8/10 - (Read Review)

Cosmic Star Heroine is a fun space adventure and throwback to the 16 Bit era of JRPGs while also bringing enough unique ideas to stand all on its own.

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Read the Reviews (25 total)

Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
33bits	José Vicente Mendiola Marcos	85 / 100	08-21-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine offers about 20 hours of turn-based combat, exploration of exotic places and space environments that will please any lover of the genre without a doubt. By dispensing with the superfluous and constantly getting to the point, it’s a much more direct experience than what we’re used to in the genre.	Read review
Chalgyr’s Game Room	Nick Herber	9 / 10	07-30-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine is an awesome title. It’s story is well paced, the environments are gorgeous in that retro style that they use and the combat is simply fun with the variety of characters that themselves are great with their personalities. All of this is made even better with the various nods both big and small to other series such as Chrono Trigger, Pacific Rim, I believe I saw something for Xenogears and the obvious tribute to Cthulhu.	Read review
Destructoid	Kevin McClusky	7.5 / 10	04-24-2017	Playing through took me about 12 hours, though it might take more or less time if you bump up the difficulty or stick to the critical path. None of the problems I had with this game are insurmountable, and I’m hoping that Zeboyd will be able to fix them with an update. In spite of the bugs, I enjoyed exploring the galaxy with Alyssa and her crew, but you may want to wait for a patch or two before mainlining this Heroine.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Priscilla M.	4 / 5 stars	08-01-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine is a nostalgic experience that is worth playing if you are a fan of the 16-bit JRPG era. The cast is full of wonderful characters, the plot interesting and the battle system engaging. The whole game is wrapped up in a ten-twelve hour experience which was the perfect length to see the story out.	Read review
DualShockers	Azario Lopez	7.5 / 10	05-01-2017	Cosmic Star Heroine is the perfect example of a crowdfunded indie game that might have been held back by budget and time. I enjoyed everything the game had to offer, but I was was left wanting more than a short RPG experience with an overused premise. If you’re looking for a gorgeous 16-bit RPG with a unique battle system and a short campaign than Cosmic Star Heroine is going to resonate with you perfectly, but if you’re looking for a story that will stick with you over the years than you probably should look elsewhere.	Read review
Game Informer	Kimberley Wallace	7.5 / 10	04-24-2017	Cosmic Star Heroine doesn’t leave a lasting impression, but it’s a fun romp with some interesting ideas	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	8 / 10	05-03-2017	Cosmic Star Heroine’s excellent combat system and well-executed retro stylings make it a must for those who hold the classic JRPGs of the past close to their hearts.	Read review
GameSpot	Janine Hawkins	6 / 10	04-25-2017	This take on classic turn-based RPGs struggles to give its fresh ideas room to breathe.	Read review
GamingTrend	Elisha Deogracias	75 / 100	08-06-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine is an accessible RPG that fits very well with the Switch’s lineup. While some issues like bugs and an underwhelming story hold it back from being an RPG classic, the experience is propelled by its innovative and creative combat system and eclectic cast of characters.	Read review
GearNuke	Khurram Imtiaz	8.5 / 10	04-25-2017	Cosmic Star Heroine not only pays homage to some of the cult classic JRPGs of the yesteryear, it also provides a compelling experience full of memorable characters and some clever writing that is further boosted by an exemplary battle system.	Read review
God is a Geek	Mikhail Madnani	9 / 10	05-08-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine is not only a fantastic old school experience but one that goes above and beyond with art and music and happens to be a perfect fit for the PS Vita	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Jeremy Peeples	4.5 / 5 stars	04-17-2017	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.	Read review
Marooners’ Rock	Ahmed Al-Sheikh	9.8 / 10	08-15-2018	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.	Read review
Niche Gamer	Ryan Pearson	7 / 10	09-11-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine feels like a short, classic JRPG that has been ported from an ancient system, warts and all. Some of the glitches and usability issues are criminal, and should never be acceptable.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Jon Mundy	7 / 10	08-13-2018	This is a homage to the classic sci-fi RPGs of the ’90s that successfully takes out many of the annoying bits but boasts a fair amount of the depth and consistency. Cosmic Star Heroine is a JRPG for those who long ago grew bored of JRPGs, but committed fans might find it just a little too slight an offering.	Read review
Nintendo Times	Craig Majaski	7.5 / 10	08-13-2018	Not every game needs to be 100 hours long and cost $60. Cosmic Star Heroine hits the sweet spot of delivering fun gameplay mechanics with an upbeat and crazy story filled with charming characters and funny writing.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	David Lloyd	8.5 / 10	08-03-2018	It’s not difficult to find new games that are designed with the 16-bit era in mind, but it is rare to find ones that develop new and enjoyable game mechanics. While the writing could have benefited from some additional depth, the expansive party and combat options provide hours of entertainment, making Cosmic Star Heroine a worthwhile addition to your Switch library.	Read review
PS4Blog.net	the_nmac	8.5 / 10	05-22-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine is definitely a game worth your time and money, and a JiRPG we highly recommend.	Read review
PSX Brasil	José Viana	70 / 100	05-08-2017	Cosmic Star Heroine overpromised, underdelivered, and yet it still managed to be an interesting game with an unique humor for fans of the genre attracted to the aesthetics of older generations.	Read review
RPGamer	Pascal Tekaia	3.5 / 5 stars	09-30-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine is far more than a simple send-up of some of the genre’s most beloved classics.	Read review
Saving Content	Justin Celani	4 / 5 stars	04-26-2017	My take away from the entire experience is that this is one game every RPG player needs to check out. Regardless if they never had a chance to play older RPGS or not, there is a fun combat system here with great locations, soundtrack, and characters. It’s as if Zeboyd games reached into a closet, pulled out some magical missing SNES cartridge no one ever discovered, and said “Boy, do I have a RPG you need to play”	Read review
TechnoBuffalo	Ron Duwell	3.5 / 5 stars	05-25-2017	Cosmic Star Heroine is a winner, even if you’re too young to have experienced the games it references. Check it out.	Read review
The Game Fanatics	Tyler Chancey	9 / 10	05-02-2017	Glitches aside, Cosmic Star Heroine is one of those pleasant experiences made by a talented smaller studio that revels in gaming’s roots. All at once a homage and a refinement of classic RPGs with just enough heart and imagination to rope in players of any age or skill.	Read review
TrueGaming	حسين الموسى	7 / 10	08-17-2018	Cosmic Star Heroine achieved what it set out to do: a great RPG gameplay experience. the game design is smart and modern despite the game being 16 bit-like, and the battles are based on strategy and customization. the weak point is the storytelling which simplified everything the characters had to face and kept moving very fast.	Read review
Video Chums	Tyler Hall	7.4 / 10	05-05-2017	The robust world and intricate combat system are Cosmic Star Heroine’s shining stars but neither aspect is without flaws.	Read review

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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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