Cosmic DJ

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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

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 458 reviews

music82 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Cosmic DJ is a fun and simple music/rhythm game that allows players to create their own tracks easily, making it accessible for beginners.
The game's presentation is vibrant and comical, providing an entertaining atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Players can export their created tracks as MP3 files, adding a unique feature that allows them to share their music with others.

The game is quite short, with a main story that can be completed in about an hour, leading to concerns about replayability.
There is a lack of depth in music creation, as players are limited to a small selection of instruments and notes, which can make the experience feel repetitive.
Some players have reported issues with the game's mechanics, such as the inability to save custom tracks created in story mode.

music
341 mentions
24 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music aspect of "Cosmic DJ" is described as a fun and accessible introduction to music creation, allowing players to easily compose simple tracks using a limited selection of instruments. While the game is more of a music toy than a serious production tool, it offers enjoyable gameplay with quirky visuals and the ability to export creations as MP3s. However, some users note that the music can become repetitive and lacks depth, making it best suited for casual play rather than serious music production.
- “It's a lovely introduction into the joy of music.”
- “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.”
- “Cosmic DJ is a fun little game where you become a DJ and make music that can be exported as MP3 files.”
- “This game is too simple; you don't have that many notes to use to make music. It only goes for about 10 to 15 seconds of sounds, 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. You will pass the level even if the music sounds terrible.”
- “It's not really a music maker, not a game, really. This isn't so much of a music game as it is a music toy.”
story
82 mentions
29 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is light and humorous, often described as silly and nonsensical, serving primarily as a backdrop for the music creation mechanics. Players can expect a brief narrative experience, typically lasting around 60 to 90 minutes, that is filled with quirky characters and absurd scenarios, making it an entertaining but shallow addition to the gameplay. While the story may not be deep or challenging, it adds a fun and engaging element to the overall experience, appealing to those looking for a casual and creative musical outlet.
- “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 light; it might as well not even exist, but what writing is there is really decent and quite charming.”
- “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 is silly, the characters are silly, and it's less of a game than it is a musical sandbox.”
humor
42 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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, psychedelic narrative and humorous character interactions contribute to a fun and relaxing experience, though some may find the humor a bit strange or not to their taste. Overall, the game successfully combines music creation with a playful sense of humor, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- “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 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).”
- “It is an incredibly nonsensical story, filled with humor, and it doesn't warrant being taken seriously.”
graphics
37 mentions
38 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of *Cosmic DJ* are characterized by a vibrant and psychedelic art style that blends retro 80s CGI with modern voxel aesthetics, creating a visually engaging experience reminiscent of trippy music videos. While the visuals are generally charming and colorful, some users noted minor glitches; however, the overall design effectively complements the game's fun and quirky nature. The combination of bright neon graphics and interactive elements enhances the gameplay, making it appealing for fans of rhythm games and unique visual experiences.
- “The best way to describe the art style of Cosmic DJ is to imagine the most trippy music videos you've seen, with the backgrounds serving as the setup for the levels of this game.”
- “The visuals are a delightful mashup of 80s CGI and more modern voxel graphics, reminiscent of Minecraft.”
- “Amazing bright and colorful visuals that enhance the overall experience.”
- “And the pretty graphics and sound... they get boring in less than a minute.”
- “It's basically the freestyle sections of Rock Band with weird visuals and a 'wacky' story.”
- “I've played a bit and it's a music sequencer game with crazy background story and graphics.”
gameplay
29 mentions
24 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as short and simple, focusing on creating rhythmic beats and layering sounds, which some players find unique and enjoyable. While it offers a visually appealing experience with energetic mechanics, many reviewers note that it lacks depth and can feel more like a software toy than a traditional game. Overall, it is fun for casual play, particularly for younger audiences, but may not satisfy those seeking extensive gameplay or complex mechanics.
- “It's short but fun, and the gameplay is pretty unique and really stands out among all the games I've played.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is very fun and energetic.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay is rather plain but the experience is spectacular, I would say.”
replayability
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while players can create new songs and enjoy a quickplay mode that offers variety, the limited synthesizer and sample options may lead to a sense of repetitiveness. Some users find value in saving and sharing their creations, but many agree that once the main game is completed, the incentive to return diminishes significantly.
- “Even after you finish the game, you can still create more songs, so it's pretty replayable.”
- “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 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
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a wholesome and heartwarming experience, where players feel valued and connected to the narrative through uplifting music and praise. This emotional engagement fosters a strong desire to return to the game, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “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
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game 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 use of hippy terminology, it contributes positively to the overall "vibes" of the game.
- “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
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “The frame rate drops significantly during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy the game.”