Cosmic Star Heroine

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. God is a Geek
    Aug 1, 2018
    95
    Cosmic Star Heroine on the Switch is the definitive version of the game. While I would’ve hoped for things like touch support to progress dialogue text, I can safely recommend this to anyone looking for a great RPG to play on the Switch.
  2. GameSpace
    Aug 16, 2018
    85
    Cosmic Star Heroine is an homage to classic 90s sci-fi RPGS, and it works really well to evoke that sense of adventure. It may be a short affair, but its combat mechanics are tight, the drudgery of traditional JRPGs is wiped away by clever design decisions, and at fifteen bucks, it's well worth the price of entry.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 3, 2018
    85
    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.
  5. Switch Player
    Nov 9, 2018
    80
    At a first glance, Cosmic Star Heroine is a throwback to the JRPGs of the past. With a superb pixel-art style, deep combat system and fast-paced narrative, it becomes much more than a mere homage.
  6. Nintenderos
    Sep 15, 2018
    80
    Cosmic Star Heroine is a retro style RPG that will delight lovers of the genre, but that will leave you wanting more and a bittersweet taste when you see the unexploited potential that could have turned it into a AAA game.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 31, 2018
    80
    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.
  8. GamingTrend
    Aug 7, 2018
    75
    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.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. BenjaRPG
    May 24, 2020
    9
    Cosmic Star Heroine es un JRPG con gráficos en modalidad de 16 bits que destaca por su jugabilidad y por incorporar algunas mecánicas deCosmic Star Heroine es un JRPG con gráficos en modalidad de 16 bits que destaca por su jugabilidad y por incorporar algunas mecánicas de batalla interesante. El juego se encuentra ambientado en un mundo futurista donde encontraremos tecnología muy avanzada, naves espaciales y robots.
    Comenzamos la historia manejando a una agente de un servicio secreto y como buen JRPG en la medida que vamos avanzando nos encontraremos con muchos personajes que se unirán a nuestro grupo, los cuales podremos utilizar a gusto, subirlos de nivel, aprender nuevos hechizos y establecer estrategias de acuerdo al rol de cada personaje. Eso puede parecer abrumador a primera vista, ya que son realmente bastante personajes los que encontraremos y cada uno aprende una infinidad de habilidades en la medida que aumentan su nivel, por lo que ocuparemos un tiempo estudiando las habilidades, probándolas y generando estatregias para el combate. Una vez que logramos manejar la modalidad de batalla, ésta termina siendo súper adicitiva. De todas formas, también es posible jugar de manera más liviana, el juego tiene varios niveles de dificultad y los fáciles son extremamente fáciles.

    La música y sonidos son un excelente apartado del juego, la música se siente extremadamente natural y terminará inevitablemente sonando en tu cabeza aun sin estar jugando.

    La historia es entretenida, adecuada para un mundo del futuro y va aumentando su tensión en la medida que avanza el juego.

    En general, Cosmic Star Heroine es un juego muy bien logrado en todos sus apartados, lo disfruté mucho y su relación precio-calidad es sobresaliente, es un juego económico que tiene muchísima diversión que ofrecer y es absolutamente recomendable para cualquier fan de los RPG.    … Full Review »
  2. AllySky
    May 22, 2019
    3
    The game seems to have some decent presentation, however it feels more like a "Would it be cool if we did this?" rather then "Would this makeThe game seems to have some decent presentation, however it feels more like a "Would it be cool if we did this?" rather then "Would this make the games experience better?" Some of the most basic ideas taken from other games are present as day here, as well as some parts of the game missing such core elements, like music at the beginning for example, to make one believe this was made in some RPG maker by some amateur, the tutorials go right over your head with made up words and mechanics that you've yet to even try or look at, as well as every moment in the game making you go "Oh.... okay?"

    Not recommended for purchase.    … Full Review »
  3. Ophenix
    Dec 27, 2018
    8
    I'm enjoying it. It isn't a masterpiece, nothing groundbreaking has happened and probably won't happy but the game is solid and veryI'm enjoying it. It isn't a masterpiece, nothing groundbreaking has happened and probably won't happy but the game is solid and very enjoyable.

    Graphics and music wise, the game is great, but rather standard. In the mechanics field it seems to shine, or at the very least deviate greatly from the norm. The battle have a few interesting mechanics that keep most fights from being same-y while giving you all the options you need. Battles are not random, you can see enemies coming, and there are very few of them, but you can always grind by initiating battles from the menu. Items tend to be less stat-oriented and give you unique features that help you adjust your strategy.

    The story and characters are mostly forgettable but the overall experience is fun.

    I recommend this to anyone who's looking for something unique to fill the void between major releases.    … Full Review »
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