Cosmic Leap
- March 17, 2016
- Michael Hall
Get on Steam"Cosmic Leap" is a challenging reaction-based game, where you jump from planet to planet, avoiding obstacles and blasting off to safety. With 100 levels, 40 characters, and 9 rocketships to unlock, players can test their skills and collect coins while enjoying colorful voxel graphics and retro arcade sounds. Optional retro TV game effect and full controller support make the experience even more enjoyable .
Reviews
- Cosmic Leap offers a fun and colorful gameplay experience with a unique concept of jumping between planets, which can be enjoyable for both casual and dedicated gamers.
- The game features a variety of characters and levels that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging, with a retro aesthetic that appeals to some players.
- Despite its challenges, many players find satisfaction in mastering the timing and controls, making it a rewarding experience for those willing to invest time.
- The controls are often described as frustrating and unresponsive, leading to a negative gameplay experience for many players who find them difficult to master.
- The game's simplistic mechanics and minimalistic graphics have been criticized for lacking depth, making it feel more like a mobile app than a serious PC game.
- Many players report technical issues, such as bugs and resolution problems, which detract from the overall enjoyment and polish of the game.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist, low-polygon style that some players view as a lazy attempt to evoke retro aesthetics, reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games. However, others appreciate the voxel art and varied character designs, noting that the visuals contribute to a fun, retro-themed experience. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the artistic direction while others criticize the lack of detail and texture.
“Cosmic Leap's simplistic approach and minimalistic graphics are interspersed with varied, fun character designs and levels which often change up the base gameplay.”
“Cosmic Leap is a great little adventure game whose voxel art approach to graphics and arcade-type sounds give it a retro feeling.”
“On the other hand, Cosmic Leap has impressive visuals and an undisturbing but yet good soundtrack.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
“- the retro-modern, cathode-ray tube, 8-bit, pseudo-3D graphics”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in Cosmic Leap is praised for its electronic, upbeat style and retro 8-bit sound effects, enhancing the overall gaming experience. While the soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the game's visuals, some players noted that it can become monotonous after extended play. Overall, the sound design significantly contributes to the game's appeal, keeping players engaged throughout.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Cosmic Leap's sound design and music added a lot to my enjoyment of the game, embodying electronic/upbeat background music with retro/8-bit style sound effects, from the rumbling engine of your spaceship to the oft-heard jumping sound effect and the crumbly, lo-fi sound when you meet your demise.”
“On the other hand, Cosmic Leap has impressive visuals and a good, undisturbing soundtrack.”
“When playing for a while, the music may get a bit monotonous.”
“[0.4] Sound & music”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Cosmic Leap features straightforward gameplay centered around rotating around planets and timing jumps, enhanced by varied character designs and frequently changing levels that keep the experience engaging. While the game offers enjoyable music and humor, it suffers from glitchy controls and a lackluster plot, leading to a somewhat frustrating conclusion that encourages replaying optional levels for additional content. Overall, it provides a fun, albeit imperfect, experience that can last 2-4 hours depending on player engagement.
“Cosmic Leap's simplistic approach and minimalistic graphics are interspersed with varied, fun character designs and levels which often change up the base gameplay.”
“I was skeptical this wouldn't be one of those cheap, quickly-thrown-together simplistic titles that I play for a few minutes then never bother to boot up again when first seeing its screenshots and limited gameplay, but I'm glad I gave it a chance as its frequently-changing levels and constant character unlocks (in addition to its enjoyable music and funny overall gameplay) kept me coming back until I had at least completed the game, which took about 2-4 hours depending on how many levels I churned through without running into one that gave me trouble.”
“There is a plot so bad that the game would be better off without one, glitchy gameplay, finicky movement and controls, and the ending is literally the game telling you to go back and do all the levels that were presented as optional in the beginning just so you can get one extra character.”
“The game's simple, initial mechanic of 'rotate around a planet and time your stopping and jumping to progress' is pretty straightforward.”
“I was skeptical this wouldn't be one of those cheap, quickly-thrown-together simplistic titles that I play for a few minutes then never bother to boot up again when first seeing its screenshots and limited gameplay, but I'm glad I gave it a chance as its frequently-changing levels and constant character unlocks kept me coming back until I had at least completed the game, which took about 2-4 hours depending on how many levels I churned through without running into one that gave me trouble.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but it is marred by a poorly executed plot that detracts from the overall experience. Many players feel the narrative is so weak that the game would be better without it, compounded by glitchy gameplay and frustrating controls. The ending is particularly criticized for forcing players to revisit optional levels for minimal rewards.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is a plot so bad that the game would be better off without one. Glitchy gameplay, finicky movement and controls, and the ending is literally the game telling you to go back and do all the levels that were presented as optional in the beginning just so you can get one extra character.”
“The storyline is lacking.”
“Game story is poorly executed.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is primarily conveyed through its quirky character designs and amusing gameplay mechanics, which keep players engaged and entertained. Despite a simple control scheme and lack of dialogue, the unique personalities of the characters and the frequent character unlocks add a layer of charm that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the humor in the gameplay, which, combined with enjoyable music and dynamic levels, encourages continued play.
“All of the characters control the same and have no spoken dialogue or abilities, but they each have their own funny personality conveyed through their design, and I was always excited to see who I had unlocked next.”
“I was skeptical this wouldn't be one of those cheap, quickly thrown-together simplistic titles that I play for a few minutes then never bother to boot up again when first seeing its screenshots and limited gameplay, but I'm glad I gave it a chance as its frequently changing levels and constant character unlocks (in addition to its enjoyable music and funny overall gameplay) kept me coming back until I had at least completed the game, which took about 2-4 hours depending on how many levels I churned through without running into one that gave me trouble.”
“Unusual and funny looking gameplay, frankly a puzzle consisting of finding the right time to jump and leap.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in Cosmic Leap is characterized by a simplistic approach complemented by diverse and engaging character designs, which enhance the gameplay experience through varied levels.
“Cosmic Leap's simplistic approach and minimalistic graphics are interspersed with varied, fun character designs and levels that often change up the base gameplay.”
“The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, each with unique backstories and growth arcs that keep me invested in their journeys.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Cosmic Leap offers moderate replayability primarily through character and rocketship skin unlocks, encouraging players to refine their timing and skills to access a diverse array of unlockable characters, ranging from quirky lookalikes to dinosaurs. While the game lacks depth, the variety in unlockables provides a reason for players to revisit levels.
“Cosmic Leap doesn't have a ton of depth, but much of its replay value comes from unlocking characters by timing your run through a level to jump into a rocketship flying by. This unlocks a deluge of characters, from Skeletor-lookalikes to dinosaurs to cosmonauts, along with a variety of skins for the rocketship.”
“The game offers a surprising amount of replayability, as each playthrough can lead to different character unlocks and unique experiences based on the choices you make during your runs.”
“With multiple characters to unlock and various paths to explore, every playthrough of Cosmic Leap feels fresh and exciting, encouraging players to dive back in for more.”
“Cosmic Leap doesn't have a ton of depth, with much of its replay value coming from seeing what characters you can unlock by timing your run through a level to reach and jump into a rocketship that's flying by somewhere during that stage before it's out of reach.”
“While the game offers a variety of characters and skins to unlock, the overall experience feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged for multiple playthroughs.”
“After a few runs, the novelty of unlocking new characters wears off, and the gameplay becomes monotonous, making it hard to find motivation for replaying.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported stability issues, including game freezes when accessing the Steam overlay and when adjusting screen resolution settings.
“There are a couple of bugs where the game freezes upon opening the Steam overlay and when adjusting the screen resolution.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've experienced multiple instances of the game freezing during gameplay, which is incredibly frustrating.”
