Cosmic Leap

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"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 .

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cosmic Leap features a charming aesthetic with varied character designs and enjoyable music, making it a fun experience for players.
The game offers a simple yet challenging gameplay mechanic that requires timing and precision, appealing to those who enjoy platformers.
Despite its flaws, many players find it addictive and entertaining, especially for its low price point.

The controls are often described as frustrating and inconsistent, leading to a negative impact on the overall gameplay experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks depth and can be completed too quickly, reducing its replay value.
The minimalist graphics and design choices have been criticized for making the game feel more like a mobile app than a serious PC title.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The music in "Cosmic Leap" is generally praised for its upbeat electronic and retro 8-bit style, enhancing the overall gaming experience with a pleasant soundtrack and sound effects. While some players found the music enjoyable and fitting, others noted that it could become monotonous over time and lacked a distinct space-themed feel. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some minor criticisms.
- “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.”
- “Cosmic Leap is an inexpensive precision platformer with a pretty nice soundtrack, interesting premise, and rather nice voxel art design inclusive of some neat references.”
- “The soundtrack features a down-tempo electro sound that I personally can’t resist.”
- “This game had the potential to be a fun little game that was worth playing, but while they had the idea down, and the art and music was okay, they made some awful decisions with the controls that rendered this game basically unplayable and no fun to me whatsoever.”
- “The music did lose a point because it didn’t make me feel like I was in space at any point.”
- “- When playing for a while, the music may get a bit monotonous.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a minimalist, low-polygon retro style that some players find reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games, which can feel lazy or unrefined. However, others appreciate the voxel art and varied character designs, noting that the aesthetic complements the gameplay and evokes a nostalgic charm. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are considered well-suited for the genre and contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “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.”
- “It looks like a challenging retro-modern and old-school graphics, in the same time relaxing and entertaining.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “Graphics: who cares?!?”
- “The retro-modern, cathode-ray tube, 8-bit, pseudo-3D graphics.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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20%
Cosmic Leap features straightforward gameplay centered around rotating around planets and timing jumps, enhanced by varied character designs and frequently changing levels that keep players engaged. While the controls can be wonky and suffer from input delays, the game offers a charming experience with enjoyable music and character unlocks, making it suitable for quick sessions or longer playthroughs. However, the overall experience is marred by a lackluster story and some glitchy mechanics.
- “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.”
- “Overall, it’s a pretty cute indie game, with many levels and challenging gameplay.”
- “The theme and gameplay merge well together, but the controls suffer from input repeat that can trip up the player.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay: when a game needs only one button and an analog stick (controller) to play, it makes for some pretty simple controls... except said controls are a bit wonky.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game's story is generally considered underdeveloped and not essential to the overall experience, with some players feeling it detracts from gameplay. While it features a basic narrative about a character navigating challenges in space, many reviewers suggest that the game would be better off without it, as it lacks depth and coherence. Overall, the story delivers more than expected for its scale, but remains a secondary aspect of the game.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story is about a character who just arrived in space, and he must complete all the missions to compete and eventually win against his competitors.”
- “Gameplay is alright if you enjoy mobile platformers, although it needs a better story in order for it to feel more complete.”
- “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 story isn’t extremely developed, but it delivered much more than I expected for a game of this scale.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its quirky character designs and amusing gameplay mechanics, which create a lighthearted and engaging experience. Players appreciate the unique personalities of the characters, despite their similar controls and lack of dialogue, and the humor is further enhanced by the game's dynamic levels and enjoyable music. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and replayability.
- “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. However, 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Cosmic Leap offers significant replayability primarily through its character and rocketship skin unlocks, encouraging players to revisit levels to achieve specific timing challenges. While the levels are small and obstacles are somewhat generic, the game's vibrant aesthetic and variety of unlockable content enhance its appeal, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate exploration and collection.
- “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. By doing this, you unlock a deluge of characters from Skeletor-lookalikes to dinosaurs to cosmonauts, with a similar variety being offered in various skins for the rocketship you have to reach.”
- “The levels are tiny, the obstacles are relatively generic, but the wonderful aesthetic and sky-high replayability score lead toward this game having a lot of potential depending on your personal tastes.”
- “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 to unlock, the overall experience feels repetitive after a few runs, making it hard to stay engaged for long.”
- “The lack of meaningful changes in gameplay mechanics or level design means that once you've seen everything, there's little incentive to replay.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in Cosmic Leap is characterized by a simplistic approach complemented by diverse and engaging character designs, which enhance the gameplay experience across various levels. The minimalistic graphics do not detract from the fun, as the varied characters contribute to a dynamic and enjoyable gaming environment.
- “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 arcs that make the gameplay feel fresh and exciting.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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The game's atmosphere is set in space, allowing players to explore various planets and navigate between them by jumping on rocks. The audio complements the experience with a simple yet well-crafted sound design.
- “The atmosphere takes place in space, where you will travel across different planets and rocks. You can jump on rocks to reach other planets that are too far away. The audio is simple, yet well-made.”
- “The immersive atmosphere truly makes you feel like you're exploring the vastness of space, with each planet offering a unique environment and soundscape.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sounds creates an enchanting atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
- “The atmosphere is set in space, where you travel across different planets and rocks. You can jump on rocks to reach other planets that are too far away. However, the audio is simple and lacks depth, despite being well made.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere; the environments feel empty and uninspired, making exploration feel tedious rather than exciting.”
- “While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere feels flat and unengaging, lacking the tension and excitement that one would expect from a space exploration game.”