Cosmic Trip

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Cosmic Trip is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Funktronic Labs and was released on May 24, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Cosmic Trip is a VR-native real-time strategy game where you defend yourself on an alien planet using futuristic weapons and commanding an army of robots. The game features intuitive VR controls, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay that lets you experience strategy in a whole new way. The Digital Deluxe edition includes a 50+ page art book and official soundtrack.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 423 reviews

gameplay62 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features excellent VR controls and a highly immersive experience, making it enjoyable to interact with the environment and bots.
The art style and graphics are vibrant and well-designed, contributing to a charming atmosphere that enhances gameplay.
The game offers a unique blend of RTS and tower defense mechanics, providing a fun and engaging gameplay loop despite its current limited content.

The game currently lacks substantial content, with only a few maps, bots, and structures available, leading to a repetitive experience.
There are performance issues, particularly when many bots and enemies are on screen, causing significant lag during gameplay.
The tutorial and in-game instructions are insufficient, leaving players confused about objectives and mechanics, which can hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its originality and addictive nature, while others criticize its lack of depth and clarity in mechanics. Players appreciate the intuitive controls and engaging mechanics, but express frustration over insufficient tutorials and limited content, particularly in early access versions. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and well-executed, it often feels simplistic and in need of further development to enhance its strategic elements.
- “The gameplay is fantastic.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are both simple enough for even a noob like myself to get the hang of eventually, and complex enough for masters of the genre to have fun with and micromanage.”
- “Overall the gameplay is addictive and fun.”
- “The gameplay is too simple and the control system is too clunky for this to be interesting to gamers.”
- “Felt really boring, the tutorial doesn't explain the core game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay right now is kind of a first-person tower defense and doesn't provide any real challenge, but in my opinion, it's definitely worth buying to experience the solid game mechanics and see where the devs take this with the coming updates.”
graphics
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their charming and colorful art style, with many reviewers praising the sharp visuals and polished design. While some users noted the absence of in-game graphics settings as a minor drawback, the overall aesthetic and performance were highlighted as standout features, contributing to an immersive VR experience. The combination of beautiful environments, engaging animations, and a cohesive art direction makes the game visually appealing and enjoyable.
- “The graphics are charming and performance is rock solid, one of the better performing VR games I have played.”
- “The planets themselves are downright gorgeous, and it's easy to say that Cosmic Trip houses some of the best graphics in VR even today.”
- “Stunning 3D graphics, amazing environments, and quirky AI bot companions bring this game to life.”
- “There is no in-game options menu for graphics settings.”
- “However, the game itself is simplistic in terms of graphics, boring and frustrating at times.”
- “The visuals seemed bland, gameplay looked poor, and overall it skipped my wishlist.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and immersive design, enhancing the overall experience with a groovy and memorable soundtrack. Players appreciate the charming integration of music with gameplay, particularly through interactive elements like the music-playing bot. While some users noted the music could be too loud at times, the overall consensus highlights its polish and fitting aesthetic, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Killer music and sound design ✔”
- “Excellent music and sound design, excellent visual style, fun gameplay.”
- “This game has some really great art, style, a fun and intuitive UI (super important for VR), great music, and just an overall good game concept.”
- “The only option I found was to toggle the music on/off.”
- “That menu, those sounds and music.”
- “I haven't researched if you can turn down SFX volume separately from the music volume.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with some players noting limited value due to repetitive game modes and short completion times, while others highlight the variety in spawn locations and strategic depth that enhance replay potential. While certain modes and beautiful environments offer enjoyable experiences, many feel that the game lacks the complexity and depth expected for sustained play. Ultimately, it may appeal to casual players looking for a brief experience, but those seeking extensive replay value might be disappointed.
- “You and the enemy spawn in different locations each time you play this mode, and the areas accessible in the world can be changed. This gives this one playable world good replay value.”
- “The strategy mode is pretty challenging but offers a lot of replayability.”
- “It looks beautiful, plays great, has lots of replayability, and is a great way to kill some time.”
- “It is very basic with very little replayability.”
- “There are lots of game modes, which is good because it takes between 1-3 hours to finish one, and the replay value on any particular mode is only so-so.”
- “All three 'game modes' are practically identical, so there's no replay value.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it generally runs smoothly with solid performance and charming graphics, significant frame drops occur during large enemy waves, affecting gameplay. Many users report that performance improves with updates, but issues persist for those with lower-end hardware. Despite these challenges, the game is praised for its polished visuals and responsive controls in less demanding scenarios.
- “Graphics are charming and performance is rock solid, one of the better performing VR games I have played.”
- “Seems to be very efficient in terms of performance too: excellent frame rates; I have literally spent hours in this cosmic and funktastic environment!”
- “The game performance is fast and responsive, and the visual style is pleasing and fun.”
- “Performance really drops badly when larger waves of enemies attack.”
- “- Performance: when there are too many bots/enemies, the game lags severely; an Intel i7 with the new GeForce 1080 could not keep up.”
- “The performance has improved a lot, but the game still gets wonky when massive amounts of enemies are around.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional story mode, focusing instead on an arcade-style high score system with multiple play modes, which some players find disappointing. While the gameplay is engaging and offers strategic depth, many reviewers express a desire for a more developed narrative and campaign elements to enhance the experience. Overall, the absence of a story is noted as a significant gap, with calls for future expansions to include a robust storyline and larger maps.
- “Really weird concept and story, but well done.”
- “A good early access story.”
- “☑ no story”
- “The main issue is that rather than having a story mode or different maps to progress through, it has an arcade-like high score system with four different modes to choose from.”
- “What this game needs is a long story mode with huge maps, and tons of locations on the maps.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty, charm, and immersive qualities, with varied locales that change significantly throughout the day, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the engaging game feel and captivating music, which complement the visual aesthetics without overshadowing gameplay. Despite some limitations in content, the atmospheric design remains a standout feature that appeals to players seeking an enjoyable and absorbing experience.
- “It's beautiful, atmospheric, absorbing, and challenging.”
- “The locales you can play in bombard you with variety, are playable at different times of the day to significantly alter the atmosphere and mood of the game.”
- “The atmosphere, the machines, the interaction... it's absolutely beautiful.”
- “The sheer charm and atmosphere of this game was enough for me.”
- “Its limited, and you can only select from 2 bots and a turret as your defense and resource collection, but wow... the atmosphere, the gameplay, the music... it's all awesome.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious initially, requiring significant effort to progress. However, many report that it becomes more manageable and enjoyable as they advance and build up their characters.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Some tedious spots, but still loved it.”
- “It gets tedious at first, but smooths out as you build up.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game often arises from unconventional strategies and unexpected outcomes, such as using basic elements like walls in creative ways to achieve victory. Players find amusement in the absurdity of their tactics and the surprising effectiveness of seemingly silly approaches, leading to memorable and funny moments during gameplay.
- “I once used walls - yes, basic concrete walls - offensively in an RTS game and wiped out all my opponent's capabilities. It was a long story, but it was hilarious... at least for me!”
- “The game is filled with quirky characters and absurd situations that had me laughing out loud. The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every encounter a joy.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously. The witty dialogue and funny animations keep the mood light, even during intense moments.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is well-crafted with impressive art and minimal glitches, though players have noted a challenging gameplay experience and a bug with the exit button.
- “Other than the gameplay being rather difficult, and the exit button bug, it is well made with the art and has no glitches.”
- “Other than the gameplay being rather difficult, the exit button bug significantly impacts the overall experience, despite the well-made art and lack of glitches.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game includes the presence of Twitch branding on the second screen, which may raise concerns for partners on other streaming platforms due to potential advertising conflicts.