Cosmonious High
- February 22, 2023
- Owlchemy Labs
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Get on PS StoreIn Cosmonious High, you'll attend a unique alien high school where malfunctions run rampant. After crash-landing, you'll unlock powers, meet living characters, and explore the expansive campus to uncover the cause of the chaos. Interact with dynamic characters, utilize your alien abilities, and experience the biggest world Owlchemy Labs has ever created, all to save the school from certain doom.
PC
Playstation 5
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR2
Reviews
- Cosmonious High is a fun, immersive, and creative VR experience with charming characters and engaging gameplay.
- The game features a colorful and whimsical art style, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for players of all ages.
- It offers a variety of imaginative abilities and activities, encouraging exploration and interaction within the school environment.
- The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a longer storyline.
- Some players experience frustration with the controls, particularly when grabbing items and swapping powers.
- The teleportation movement can cause motion sickness for some users, and there is a lack of smooth locomotion options.
- story48 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as sweet and entertaining, featuring lovable characters and engaging puzzles, though it is notably short, taking around five hours to complete. Players appreciate the vibrant world of Cosmonious High and the character-driven narratives, but many express a desire for a more expansive storyline and additional content. While the familiar plot elements are not seen as a drawback, some technical issues, such as bugs affecting puzzle progression, have been reported, impacting the overall experience.
“I feel like it moves a little fast, but other than that, the story, characters, abilities, and aesthetic of this game are amazing.”
“It's honestly worth getting; it has such a sweet and entertaining story with fun puzzles and cute, lovable characters.”
“They have nice little storylines which not only make you understand the world of Cosmonious High, but also get a bit closer to the cast of colorful characters.”
“This game took me about 5 hours to complete the storyline.”
“Worth it for the price, but I just wish it had a bigger story.”
“Really want to recommend this game, because it's fun, but as of this review, there is a bug with one of the puzzles that prevents you from progressing the story to the end of the game.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and polished aesthetic, featuring beautiful visuals, diverse characters, and impressive attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the art style as a standout element, contributing to a delightful and engaging experience, despite some minor criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics. Overall, the visuals are described as vibrant and appealing, enhancing the game's fun and whimsical atmosphere.
“All the visuals, colors, characters/items/scenarios designs are the best and the details are on point!”
“Charming, lovely graphics, just all-around great.”
“Visuals are beautiful with lovable and quirky little characters to give you a pleasant collect-athon VR journey.”
“There are no settings for graphics.”
“Character writing can be insufferably corny at times but the mechanics and visuals are some of the most polished I've seen.”
“I really really like this game so far, it's so much fun, and I might sound like a broken record here but god the art style!!!”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Cosmonious High is praised for its polished mechanics and charming visuals, offering a diverse range of powers that enhance the experience and encourage exploration. While some players initially struggled with the controls, the overall mechanics are engaging and build upon each other, making it easy to pick up and rewarding to master. The character writing may be hit or miss, but the game's personality and mini-games contribute to its appeal as a fun and immersive VR experience.
“Another delightful Owlchemy game full of personality and polish in their signature mini-games and chores collect-a-thon gameplay.”
“Its simple to pick up but mechanically diverse.”
“The mechanic of changing your powers (water, rock...) is everything!”
“The first few hours were frustrating while playing on Index, trying to figure out some of the grabbing mechanics, but you get it eventually.”
“Character writing can be insufferably corny at times, but the mechanics and visuals are some of the most polished I've seen.”
“Mechanics are added in a way that grows on top of earlier mechanics and brings you back to revisit parts of the high school you've already been to.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its fun, simple, and consistently hilarious G-rated humor, with dialogue that elicits genuine laughter. Players find it addictive and enjoyable, making it easy to spend hours immersed in its cute and funny atmosphere.
“Not to mention that the writing is consistently nose-exhalingly funny.”
“The dialogue has been so funny too; I love it.”
“The game has good humor and is very fun and easy to play.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be overwhelmingly cute and wholesome, creating a heartwarming experience that emphasizes inclusivity. The emotional impact is enhanced by engaging VR interactions within its charming world, making it a delightful and uplifting experience.
“This game is just fantastic 💖 Firstly, thank you so much for bringing inclusivity to the game <3 This is so heartwarming, thank you so much for it!”
“This game is way too cute, adorable, and wholesome for its own good.”
“I'm really happy I can enjoy heaps of VR physics interactions inside a cute, wholesome world!”
- character development6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is characterized by charming and unique designs that contribute to a vibrant personality, despite occasional annoyances. The art direction and voice acting enhance the overall experience, evoking nostalgia for semi-educational adventures while delivering a fun and engaging VR experience.
“A very charming game that absolutely oozes personality with its wonderful art direction, character design, and voice acting.”
“Really cute and fun game, reminds me of the semi-educational adventure stuff I'd play on the school PCs as a kid - but as a full-blown VR adventure with lots of neat character designs.”
“Characters can be annoying every once in a while, but it can be easily overlooked with their personalities and character designs!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the abilities are well-designed and the fetch quests are engaging rather than tedious, making the overall experience enjoyable.
“The abilities are wonderfully crafted, and the fetch quests aren't tedious.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding it integral to the experience, particularly through the charming character of an emo slime child who finds comfort in music. This unique aspect not only enhances the game's appeal but also makes it a worthwhile purchase for many.
“In conclusion, an emo slime child that only finds solace in music is the cutest thing I have seen in a video game that I didn't know I needed to see, and it makes the game worth purchasing alone.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that Owlchemy Labs has effectively addressed major stability issues, with only a few minor glitches noted. The game's design appears to prioritize a smooth experience, minimizing disruptions for players.
