Cosmic Flow: A Relaxing VR Experience

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Cosmic Flow is a relaxing visual experience, an audio-visual massage for the mind, a kaleidoscopic meditation.

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

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

music11 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Cosmic Flow offers a beautifully immersive and relaxing experience, with stunning visuals and soothing ambient music that helps users unwind.
The app is free and provides a unique VR meditation experience that many users find calming and enjoyable, making it accessible to everyone.
Users appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the experience, often describing it as a perfect way to escape reality and focus on relaxation.

Some users find the experience lacks depth and variety, feeling that the visuals can become repetitive over time.
The Steam version is criticized for missing features available in other versions, leading to a less satisfying experience for some players.
A few users report discomfort from the VR headset, which can detract from the overall relaxing experience.

music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this VR experience is generally described as relaxing and ambient, enhancing the overall calming atmosphere with its ethereal and droning qualities. Users appreciate the option to mute the default soundtrack and play their own music, although some express a desire for more music variations and features that sync visuals with their personal playlists. Overall, the combination of soothing sounds and stunning visuals creates a meditative and immersive experience, ideal for relaxation or psychedelic exploration.
- “A kaleidoscope of ethereal strands and small particles radiate out of a distant point, gradually cycling through multicolored permutations accompanied by a relaxing ambient soundtrack.”
- “Beautifully relaxing, great background music - not too imposing.”
- “Incredibly moving, stunning visuals, very relaxing music and overall experience.”
- “I love this VR experience, but the Steam version is missing many of my favorite features from the Quest standalone version (speed, width, and resolution sliders, rotation and reverse settings, alternate music, and drawing planets in space), making the PCVR version quite bare-bones.”
- “The audio is low in quality, but you can use your own music.”
- “Once you start the game, there's no option to turn off the music if you've changed your mind or accidentally started the game without turning off the default music, so you have to restart the game.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the app are generally praised for their stunning and trippy visuals, creating a relaxing atmosphere that complements the soundtrack. While some users noted a lack of diversity in visual elements, the overall execution is considered sharp and effective for the intended experience. The ability to manipulate visuals adds to the immersive quality, making it a visually appealing choice for relaxation.
- “Awesome app for relaxing, visuals are stunning.”
- “The visuals are beautiful, and it is a great way to focus on breathing and let your mind drift.”
- “Incredibly moving, stunning visuals, very relaxing music and overall experience.”
- “The quest app and Viveport PCVR version have similar visuals, though the Quest version also includes an alternative soundtrack and the ability to draw some particles (called 'tiny galaxies') around you.”
- “It may have benefited from a more diverse range of visuals.”
- “I mean, it's just sitting in a trippy void; there's not much in terms of graphics, but for what it's supposed to be, it's good.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the reviews, but users express a strong emotional connection to the VR experience, highlighting its appeal to a wide audience, including newcomers to gaming. The game's immersive visuals and features, particularly in the Quest version, enhance the overall experience, making it a standout choice for players seeking a captivating VR journey. However, the PCVR version is noted to lack some beloved features, which may detract from the narrative engagement for some users.
- “This program was one of the main games that convinced my mother, who is in her 50s and has never really played any game or bought any console or gaming setup for herself, to buy a Quest and learn VR.”
- “Tried this on my Quest and I have to say this is the most beautiful experience I've had in VR to date.”
- “I love this VR experience, but the Steam version is missing many of my favorite features from the Quest standalone version, making the PCVR version quite bare-bones.”
- “I love this VR experience, but the Steam version is missing many of my favorite features from the Quest standalone version (speed, width, and resolution sliders, rotation and reverse settings, alternate music, and drawing planets in space), making the PCVR version quite bare-bones.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted to be minimal, with some users expressing a lack of depth, while others highlight the substantial playtime of around 55 hours. Overall, opinions on gameplay vary, with some finding it satisfactory despite its simplicity.
- “You can view my review & gameplay here: https://youtu.”
- “There's not much of gameplay, but it is what it is.”
- “55 hours of gameplay says it all.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from unexpected twists, such as players initially misunderstanding the gameplay mechanics, leading to amusing moments of realization. This element of surprise adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “The funniest part for me was that I didn't realize this was endlessly changing patterns and thought I'd just relax and wait for the 'video' to end.”
- “The humor in this game caught me off guard; I found myself laughing at the unexpected twists and quirky characters.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”