Cosmic DJ

About

Cosmic DJ is a musical adventure game where you become the legendary Cosmic DJ and restore harmony to the galaxy. Explore six adventures to repair the Jamtennas using intuitive, tap-based controls and a classic grid sequencer. Create and share your galactic beats by automatically generating MP3s and album cover artwork.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 919 reviews

music164 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Cosmic DJ is a fun and whimsical music creation game that allows players to easily make catchy tunes and export them as MP3 files.
The game's vibrant graphics and humorous storyline create an engaging and entertaining experience, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
It's a great introduction to music sequencing, providing a simple interface that encourages creativity without the pressure of losing or failing.

The game is quite short, with a main story that can be completed in about an hour, leading to concerns about replayability.
Players have limited control over the music creation process, as the game often requires filling a meter with notes rather than allowing for more nuanced compositions.
Some players may find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, as it primarily revolves around mashing buttons to progress.

music
683 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in *Cosmic DJ* is described as a vibrant and engaging experience, allowing players to create their own tracks using a simple sequencer and a variety of electronic sounds. While the game is more of a music toy than a traditional game, it offers a fun and accessible way for anyone, regardless of musical skill, to experiment with music creation and export their compositions as MP3 files. However, some users note limitations in the depth of music production, as the songs are often short and repetitive, making it more suitable for casual play rather than serious music-making.
- “Cosmic DJ is a fun little game where you become a DJ and make music that can be exported as MP3 files.”
- “The songs it makes are decently interesting too, and the best part is I'd say anyone can play this and have fun, whether you already are into this kind of stuff or you're completely new to making music.”
- “You make your own music and it actually sounds good, there's a very fun story to it, the tone varies and is always a pleasure, and you can save all of the music you make in the game into MP3s.”
- “Cosmic DJ is not much of a game, but more or less a music software disguised as a game.”
- “This game is too simple; you don't have that many notes to use to make music. It only goes for about 10 seconds of sounds or 15, and once you're done and do what they want, which is just add new notes, you win.”
- “The music gets annoying really fast and you need absolutely no skill to finish the levels.”
story
164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is light and humorous, often described as silly and nonsensical, fitting well with its psychedelic and whimsical aesthetic. Players can expect a brief narrative experience lasting around 40 to 90 minutes, which serves primarily as a backdrop for the music creation mechanics rather than a deep or challenging storyline. Overall, while the story may lack depth, it adds a fun and engaging element to the gameplay, making it a worthwhile distraction for those who enjoy music and quirky narratives.
- “The story is humorous and engaging enough for players to plow through the short 1 hour plot (give or take a few minutes depending on how much the player extends each jam session).”
- “Cosmic DJ is a short romp through a wild story about keeping the good vibes flowing through electronic music.”
- “The story is light and doesn't get too deep into anything, and always manages to have a little humor sprinkled here and there.”
- “The story is very basic and stupid but fun.”
- “A short 90 minute story mode is all you get, but the actual game itself is a sequencer in the form of music chords and sound samples.”
- “The 'story mode' is just mash buttons to make the bar go up to win the game.”
humor
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and charm, with many players finding the quirky backstories, silly dialogue, and whimsical visuals to be genuinely funny and engaging. The light-hearted, non-serious narrative, combined with amusing gameplay elements like drawing album covers under time constraints, contributes to a fun and relaxing experience that appeals to a broad audience. While some may find the humor a bit strange or simplistic, it generally succeeds in providing laughs and entertainment throughout the game's short duration.
- “You're hilariously given 30 seconds to draw an album cover using an MS Paint-like interface, which usually results in trying to make cool-looking art only to run out of time and have a laughable half-finished mess as your album cover.”
- “The story is light and doesn't get too deep into anything, and always manages to have a little humor sprinkled here and there.”
- “Overall, I found Cosmic DJ to be a fun albeit limited game: creating your tracks is an interesting experience and it surely tickled my creative side while the funny story was enough to carry the game through its duration.”
graphics
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of *Cosmic DJ* are characterized by a vibrant and trippy art style reminiscent of psychedelic music videos, blending retro 80s CGI with modern voxel aesthetics. Players appreciate the charming, colorful visuals and engaging animations that enhance the gameplay experience, despite some minor glitches. Overall, the game's unique and whimsical graphics contribute significantly to its fun and quirky atmosphere, making it appealing to fans of rhythm games and offbeat humor.
- “The visuals are a delightful mashup of 80s CGI and more modern voxel stuff like Minecraft.”
- “Amazing bright and colorful visuals.”
- “Light story and funny, slightly psychedelic animated pixel graphics are giving you inspiration while making your tracks.”
- “And the pretty graphics and sound... they get boring in less than a minute.”
- “I've played a bit and it's a music sequencer game with crazy background story and graphics.”
- “+ the graphics are weird, wild, yet fit the game very well.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as short and simple, focusing on creating rhythmic beats and layering sounds, which some players find unique and enjoyable, especially for casual play. While the vibrant graphics and energetic mechanics are praised, the overall experience may feel limited, with many noting a lack of depth and clarity in the tutorial. It is recommended for those looking for a light, fun experience, particularly for younger audiences, but may not satisfy players seeking more substantial gameplay.
- “The gameplay itself revolves around making repeated rhythmic beats using either the z, x, c, and v keys on your keyboard to 'drum' the notes in or a sequencer, should you wish for more accuracy when editing your tracks.”
- “Simple gameplay, groovy graphics, fun story, what else can you ask for?”
- “Its gameplay revolves around 'jamming' to a preset back track and layering instruments and melodies to move onto the next stage.”
- “It's fun and short, but there's not really any gameplay, so consider if it's worth getting or not.”
- “If you're expecting gameplay, look elsewhere, as this is more of a software toy than anything else.”
- “Note that although cheap, this game has only about a hundred minutes of gameplay.”
replayability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while players can create new songs and utilize a quickplay mode for varied experiences, the limited synthesizer and sample options restrict long-term engagement. Many users find the main game short and repetitive, leading to a lack of incentive to revisit it frequently, though some appreciate the ability to save and share their creations. Overall, it offers some replay value, particularly for casual play, but may not hold up against more comprehensive music-making programs.
- “It has a high replayability value and allows you to save your songs and share them with others.”
- “Luckily, there is some replayability in a quickplay mode that lets you choose sets of instruments to jam with and create new tunes.”
- “The main game is only an hour and a half long, but there is a lot of replay value picking the 'quickplay' menu, and then just making a neat little groove every now and then.”
- “The limited synthesizer and sample collection (and the inability to expand with your own samples) means replayability is sadly limited, and once completed it is unlikely you will load it up again.”
- “Actually a super fun and more complex than you'd think, but can get repetitive and has 0 replayability.”
- “Not much replay value.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players describe the emotional aspect of the game as deeply wholesome, characterized by a heartwarming atmosphere and a strong sense of personal significance in their actions. The uplifting music and divine praise enhance the experience, leaving players with a desire to return and relive the emotional journey.
- “From the divine and praising chorus singing your title of 'cosmic DJ' upon booting up the game to the encouraging spirit of music that accompanies you in your journey, all the aspects of the game revolve around the term 'wholesome'.”
- “Your presence in the game is valued and the significance of your actions to the events highlighted, which makes for a truly heartwarming experience, one that leaves you with a desire to return to the game no matter what.”
- “Made me feel the music again :'( please buy”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is described as innocent and charming, appealing particularly to fans of electronic music and unique experiences. While the storyline may come off as cheesy with its hippy terminology, it enhances the overall "vibes" of the game, creating a distinctive and immersive environment.
- “The atmosphere is innocent and charming.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this to a general audience, but it does have a very strong recommendation to anyone who likes electronic music, unique atmospheres, or just something completely different.”
- “The storyline is somewhat cheesy, with many uses of hippy terminology such as 'maaaaaaan', but it adds to the atmosphere, or 'vibes', of the game.”
- “The storyline is somewhat cheesy, with many uses of hippy terminology such as 'maaaaaaan' (feel free to add or subtract any number of a's), but it adds to the atmosphere, or 'vibes', of the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features appealing graphics, but players have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable.