Underplayed Gems

COGEN: Sword of Rewind / COGEN: 大鳥こはくと刻の剣 (2022)

COGEN: Sword of Rewind / COGEN: 大鳥こはくと刻の剣 cover
Developer
Gemdrops, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.4 of 5, 114 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic side-scroller where you die in one hit but instantly rewind a few seconds to try again, blending trial-and-error with slick swordplay.

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What players say

Players are split on COGEN. Some enjoy the responsive controls and rewind mechanic, calling it a fun challenge for action-platformer fans. Many others call it unfair, with imprecise hitboxes, frustrating level design, and a short 4 to 6 hour campaign that feels overpriced at full price. The wall jump is widely criticized as a stiff wall kick that creates awkward gaps in controls.

Screenshots

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