Cobalt (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Oxeye Game Studio Fatshark (Xbox 360 & Xbox One) |
| Publisher(s) | Mojang[1] |
| Composer(s) | Anosou Music (Mattias Häggström Gerdt) |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox 360, Xbox One[2] |
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| Genre(s) | Action-Sidescroller |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multi-player |
| Distribution | Download |
Cobalt is an action-oriented side-scrolling video game in development by Oxeye Game Studio and published by Mojang. It is in public alpha and is currently being developed for Windows and Mac OS X. A Linux version is planned for beta. In addition to the computer versions, a port is being developed for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
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Gameplay[edit]
Cobalt features several different game modes that are available, such as Capture the Plug (a variation of capture the flag), Deathmatch, TeamStrike (with one life each, inspired by Counter-Strike), Survival, and an upcoming Adventure mode. Along with these features, players can create their own maps with the map editor in-game.
You play as the main character, known as MetalFace. Some key mechanics of the game include bullet time, rolling (to deflect bullets), punching and throwing. All of which a player can combo together to produce an advanced level of play.
Development[edit]
Alpha[edit]
Cobalt has been released in its alpha stage of development at the price of €9.95.[3] Updates to subsequent versions of the game are free. The alpha version was initially solely available for the Windows operating system. A Mac OS X version was released on June 27, 2013.[4]
The alpha version's main goals are:
- Local multiplayer
- Introducing both the singleplayer and co-op Adventure mode
- Introducing the level editor
Beta[edit]
In the beta stage, the price of the game will be raised to €14.95[3] and some large features are planned: A fully working level editor (and multiple editors), in-game level sharing between players as well as the Mac OS X and Linux ports[3] of the game. Of these, the editors and the OS X port have been released during the alpha stage.
Gold[edit]
The gold version will be the completed game priced at €19.95. It will include tools for sharing user-generated content, a complete main Adventure mode, and same computer multiplayer.
Xbox port[edit]
On August 20, 2013, a console port of Cobalt was announced during Microsoft's Xbox One event at Gamescom 2013. The game will be ported to the Xbox 360 and Xbox One by Fatshark.
References[edit]
- ^ Reilly, Jim (2011-08-18). "Minecraft Dev to Publish Cobalt". IGN. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
- ^ Makuch, Eddie (2013-08-20). "Mojang's Cobalt coming to Xbox 360, Xbox One". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
- ^ a b c "Official Cobalt Website". Cobalt Website. Oxeye Games. 2011-12-19. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ^ Kaplan, Daniel (2013-06-27). "Cobalt now got Mac support in v121!". Mojang. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
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