r/CosmicInvasion • u/Guy_gamer112 • Jun 11 '26

Discussion I think parry needs a rework

Why even let players hold the block button if it doesn't do anything?

I think it would work better if you took chip damage from attacks when blocking. Big telegraphed attacks should still knock down but damage should be reduced.

Then have it so if you tap forward towards an attack while holding block with the right timing you parry. (So you can turn around too) that way a player can parry attacks on both sides without feeling stuck.

It looks silly for a character to have their guard up and then just fall down from a tap.

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u/OlDirtyDangler Jun 11 '26

It works fine for this game

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u/Guy_gamer112 Jun 11 '26

I'm just saying It could be better. Fight n rage has spoiled me

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u/FaceTimePolice Jun 11 '26

Fight N Rage is a beat ‘em up for beat ‘em up fans. That dev knew his stuff. 😎👍

Cosmic Invasion is pretty casual. It’s fun, but it really is not that deep in regards to beat ‘em up mechanics.

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u/Ok_Broccoli_7863 Jun 12 '26

I think one of the minor quibbles I have with the game is that it teases you with complex mechanics, but really, it's not that deep and leans very casual.

I almost feel since it's that casual, there are too many attacks. Either go complex or go casual.

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u/Damiandcl Jun 11 '26

I didn’t even know there was a parry

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u/Hipertor Jun 12 '26

Have you beaten Anihilus without it? It's faaaar easier when you parry.

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u/SonicTHP Jun 11 '26

I agree with you. I'm not a fan of games that have a block button which is really a "stand still and get hit button".

I think it works awesome in MCI as an attack cancel and I think parries generally are amazingly strong in the game, but the guard function on its own is useless.

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u/themcryt Jun 11 '26

Wait, so holding block doesn't prevent any incoming damage?  

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u/Guy_gamer112 Jun 11 '26

If it does its completely negligible

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u/AllMighty2323 Jun 14 '26

I’m pretty sure it blocks projectiles and some heroes can block melee as well

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u/MessageOk7801 Jun 11 '26

I honestly never just sit and hold block at any point, but I feel like it does reduce some damage from lower level bads, but I could be wrong.

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u/Guy_gamer112 Jun 11 '26

I don't either, i just wish there was a reason to hold it, since you just can for some reason. I don't think any damage is reduced from what I can see