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CosmoDreamer

100%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, grinding
100% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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"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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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • CosmoDreamer features engaging gameplay with a variety of customizable options, making it accessible for beginners while still offering depth for advanced players.
  • The game has a charming art style and an incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, providing a relaxing yet exciting atmosphere.
  • With multiple difficulty levels and a well-designed scoring system, players can enjoy both casual play and challenging gameplay, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the bullet hell genre.
  • The art style, while charming, may come off as amateurish and lacks the polish seen in other titles, which could deter some players.
  • Some higher difficulty levels are locked behind initial playthroughs, which may frustrate experienced players looking for immediate challenges.
  • The game has limited graphical options and does not support TATE mode, which could be a drawback for players who prefer specific display settings.
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a charming and cute art style that stands out in the shmup genre, though some users note that the visuals can appear amateurish and lack professional polish. While the aesthetics are generally well-received for their uniqueness and pleasant vibes, the game is criticized for limited graphical options and inadequate support for various display setups. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “I love this game... it's beautiful! Music, visuals, bullet patterns, everything is almost perfect!”
    • “A very fun bullet hell with cute graphics.”
    • “The visuals are cute and dreamy, and the vibes are super pleasant.”
    • “Visuals are clean and charming, but let's be honest: the art doesn't look very professional.”
    • “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).”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundtrack, sourced from the Japanese royalty-free site Musmus, features a diverse array of well-produced music, including soulful piano, smooth jazz, and electric guitar riffs, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the relaxing and sophisticated nature of the music, noting its seamless integration with the game's aesthetic and mechanics. While the contrasting styles during boss fights may feel disjointed to some, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is one of the standout elements, contributing significantly to the game's charm 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 music is also all really well-produced and mixed: basically it doesn't sound cheap; this ironically contrasts the art.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its accessibility and depth, featuring a helpful tutorial, in-game manual, and forgiving mechanics that cater to newcomers while still offering strategic depth for experienced players. With a blend of traditional and modern bullet hell elements, the game provides engaging item collection, multiple scoring strategies, and a visually appealing presentation, making it both enjoyable and challenging. Overall, players appreciate the readability of the gameplay and the variety of options available to enhance their experience.

    • “Very competent and creative gameplay, good scoring system.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game features active gameplay.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
    • “The story is overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and do not add any excitement to the overall narrative.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find "Cosmo Dreamer" to have significant replayability, highlighting its engaging gameplay that encourages repeated playthroughs. The game's design elements contribute to its fun factor, making it a worthwhile experience for those interested in the shmup genre.

    • “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.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and reliable gameplay.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, particularly for challenging content like the nightmare trial, which may require extensive effort over weeks to complete. However, the overall experience remains enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

    • “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.”

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