CosmoDreamer

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CosmoDreamer is a single player shooter game. It was developed by あうとさいど and was released on October 2, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"CosmoDreamer is a single-player shooter game with outstanding music, developed by Outside. Embark on a dreamy journey across the universe with Mu Yumegiri, a young girl curious about the sudden disappearance of the town's children into the sky. Experience a unique blend of vibrant visuals, bullet hell action, and a story filled with new friends and challenges."

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Cosmo Dreamer offers a charming aesthetic and engaging gameplay, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the bullet hell genre.
The game features a generous scoring system with multiple mechanics that encourage risk-taking and strategic play, providing depth and replayability.
With a variety of difficulty settings and customizable options, players of all skill levels can enjoy the game, from casual players to hardcore enthusiasts.

The trial mode, which serves as the arcade mode, requires players to complete stages sequentially before accessing it, which may frustrate those wanting immediate access.
Some players find the art style to be amateurish or lacking in professionalism, which could deter potential buyers despite the solid gameplay.
The game's length and pacing may feel drawn out for some, particularly during the later stages, which can lead to loss of focus.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique and cute art style that some players find charming and refreshing, while others consider it amateurish and lacking professionalism. The visuals are generally clean and appealing, enhancing the overall experience, though there are complaints about limited graphical options and support for various display setups. Overall, the aesthetic is well-received, contributing positively to the game's replayability and enjoyment.
- “I love this game... it's beautiful! The music, visuals, bullet patterns, everything is almost perfect!”
- “The visuals are cute and dreamy, and the vibes are super pleasant.”
- “Its art style stands out among the other entrants into the genre.”
- “Although I didn't care for the art style, and maybe life is too short for danmaku, which might be why I put it down even when it was 40% off.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is also light on graphical options and doesn't support tate mode for people who want to rotate their monitors.”
- “My only complaint would be the lacking graphical settings: it doesn't have good support for multi-monitor setups (defaults to first display in fullscreen) or non-widescreen aspect ratios (letterboxing).”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, including a graze system that enhances scoring, and a variety of strategies that players can employ. With accurate controls, forgiving hitboxes, and a blend of traditional and modern bullet hell styles, it offers a solid experience for both newcomers and veterans. The game features a well-structured tutorial, multiple difficulty options, and enjoyable visuals and music, making it a high-quality entry in the shmup genre.
- “The graze mechanic (which isn't mentioned in the tutorial, so it was a happy surprise when I noticed it was there) reminds me of a simplified version of the cherry point system from Perfect Cherry Blossom, with grazes increasing a score multiplier that affects the point value of everything else.”
- “Brilliant bullet hell that feels like a perfect blend of traditional arcade shmups and the more methodical style of gameplay that Touhou popularized.”
- “The gameplay is very readable, the main story mode lets you tackle each stage at a time, and there are very forgiving gameplay options if you need them, but it still offers a very fun level of challenge.”
- “Most shmups have 5 stages and a fairly simple scoring mechanic to optimize, but with a forgettable early game and only the latter half of stages/bosses being any good.”
- “For what it provides in terms of gameplay, it should charge at least twice as much.”
- “But this has absolutely no effect on gameplay, so it's not a big deal at all.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its variety and quality, featuring soulful piano melodies, smooth jazz, and energetic electric guitar riffs, all sourced from the Japanese royalty-free site Musmus. Reviewers appreciate the well-produced soundtrack that complements the game's cutesy visuals and enhances the overall experience, despite some contrasting styles during boss fights. Overall, the music is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's replayability and enjoyment.
- “There's so much variety in this soundtrack with soulful piano melodies, smooth jazz, awesome synths, shredding electric guitar riffs, and a special surprise genre in the extra stage.”
- “The presentation is very cutesy and clean and the music fits the game great (which is especially impressive considering it is apparently all royalty-free music!).”
- “An incredible shmup with one of the best soundtracks I've heard from a game of this genre - which is saying a lot.”
- “The soundtrack is from the Japanese royalty-free music site MusMus, and can be downloaded for free.”
- “The sound is kind of a mixed thing... while the stage tracks (for the most part) are more chilled and laid back, a more modern rock/metal OST kicks in when a boss fight begins. Both types work on their own, but mixed together feels kind of weird; but I guess it goes along with the game's dreamlike aesthetic.”
- “The music is also all really well-produced and mixed: basically, it doesn't sound cheap; this ironically contrasts the art.”
replayability
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Players highlight the high replayability of the game due to its engaging music, hand-drawn artwork, and diverse weapon options. The overall fun factor and the unique elements of the shmup genre contribute to its lasting appeal, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The music, the hand-drawn artwork, and all the weapon options make this game very replayable.”
- “If you are curious about what makes a shmup feel fun and retain replay value, play this game and see for yourself.”
- “Cosmo Dreamer is a fun game with a lot of replayability value.”
story
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The story is characterized as cute and innocent, revolving around a girl and her classmates who dream of flying. While the gameplay is accessible and forgiving, it maintains an enjoyable level of challenge throughout the main story mode.
- “It's just a cute game with a charming and innocent story about a girl who dreams that she and her classmates can fly.”
- “The gameplay is very accessible, and the main story mode allows you to tackle each stage individually. There are forgiving gameplay options available if you need them, but it still provides a fun level of challenge.”
- “It's just a cute game with a cute and innocent story about a girl who dreams that she and her classmates can fly.”
- “The gameplay is very readable, the main story mode lets you tackle each stage at a time, and there are very forgiving gameplay options if you need them, but it still offers a very fun level of challenge.”
stability
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The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and reliable gameplay.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted as particularly strong, with users finding the comedic moments involving characters Matsuri and Kirie to be especially hilarious.
- “Matsuri's and Kirie's jokes were absolutely hilarious.”
- “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
- “I loved the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
grinding
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Players note that achieving higher levels or completing challenging content, such as the nightmare trial, requires significant grinding, which can take a considerable amount of time. However, the overall experience remains enjoyable for players of all skill levels despite the grind.
- “While I haven't cleared the nightmare trial at the time of this review (it might take a month or two of hard grinding to do so), I can guarantee that anyone at any skill level will have a good time with this game.”