action-adventure game
Cobalt
By Fatshark, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- action game
What it is
Cobalt is a 2D-style action-adventure from Fatshark that builds combat around slow motion and a combat roll that can deflect projectiles. Its solo campaign explores mysteries about a distant colony, while multiplayer offers six modes across more than 80 maps. Players can take on challenges, compete on leaderboards, or play locally and online, with co-op also listed. The available weapons include ranged arms, melee weapons and hand shields; equipment can be customized. Steam features list PvP, online PvP, shared-screen PvP, co-op, online co-op and shared-screen co-op, as well as achievements. Cobalt was released on February 2, 2016, and is listed for Windows and macOS, though its Steam platform listing specifies Windows. Mojang is the publisher. Its genres include Action, Adventure and Indie.
What players like, and what they don't
- Slow-motion combat and projectile-deflecting rolls
- Six multiplayer modes across over 80 maps
- Local and online multiplayer
- Co-op and PvP features listed
- Steam platform listing specifies Windows
- Multiplayer is described as local or online play
Who it suits
It suits players interested in slow-motion combat, a solo campaign, or local and online multiplayer. The listed modes include both PvP and co-op options.
Cobalt combines a solo story and challenges with a sizeable set of multiplayer modes. Its slow-motion combat is central, and its Steam platform listing names Windows.
