Cosmophony

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Cosmophony is a single-player shooter game with a delightful soundtrack, designed for experienced gamers. Players must control the heart of a fallen goddess and progress through levels timed to a drum and bass soundtrack. The game stands out with its unique synesthetic design, impressive HD graphics, and challenging difficulty level.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music20 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game features a fantastic drum 'n' bass soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is simple yet responsive, making it easy to pick up while providing an intense challenge.
The levels are well-crafted, with a strong connection between music and gameplay that creates a satisfying rhythm experience.

The game consists of only five levels, which may feel too short for some players.
The difficulty curve is extremely steep, especially in the later levels, which can frustrate even experienced gamers.
There is a lack of additional content or features, such as a level editor or extra modes, which limits replayability.

music
39 mentions
51 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its high-quality drum and bass tracks that enhance gameplay and create a strong connection between music and movement. However, others criticize the soundtrack for being repetitive and lacking variety, suggesting that it could have benefited from a broader selection of music. Overall, while the music is a highlight for many players, its subjective nature means that experiences may vary significantly.
- “The levels are really well crafted, the flow of gameplay goes really nicely with the music.”
- “Of all the rhythm games I've played (osu!, DDR, Cytus, Audiosurf to name a few), this captures the feel of the music the absolute best by a long way.”
- “The music works beautifully with the level design and really helps the player 'flow' better as you practice more and more.”
- “Move down an endless tunnel dodging blocks by moving left or right, and sometimes shoot things in your way, all the while listening to completely terrible drum and bass music, some of the worst I've heard, which is inexplicable given how much decent music there is on Creative Commons. The developer could have just asset flipped some of that and the soundtrack would be a lot better.”
- “If the business plan for a mobile app is to compete with Spotify, which is free and has effectively unlimited music, all of which is better than the music here, it's failed before it even started.”
- “- Each level consists of segments of the song (checkpoints) which repeat different patterns, so you will be hearing the same short part of the song over and over every time you die, which will be a lot, so just be warned.”
gameplay
18 mentions
39 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Cosmophony is highly praised for its well-crafted levels that seamlessly integrate with a spectacular drum and bass soundtrack, creating an engaging rhythm-based experience. Players appreciate the simple controls and the challenge of moving and firing in sync with the music, which evolves as the game progresses. While some mechanics may require memorization and quick reflexes, the overall experience is described as fun, accessible, and addictive, making it ideal for fans of fast-paced rhythm games.
- “The levels are really well crafted, the flow of gameplay goes really nicely with the music.”
- “With a spectacular drum & bass soundtrack (that's free DLC as of writing this review) and three buttons to control the main gameplay, this game's easy to pick up and enjoy.”
- “If you like rhythm-based fast-paced gameplay that's easy to pick up yet challenging, look no further than Cosmophony.”
- “The gameplay strongly caters to moving and firing your 'ship' to the rhythm of the song; it's not very apparent in earlier levels, but after level 2, the fact that the levels are based off the rhythm are what make the otherwise impossible levels a playable, enjoyable challenge.”
- “This mechanic is very simple and there is no penalty for spamming the button all the time, or just evading these obstacles.”
- “Mechanics change mid-level with no time to react, targets are hidden and require specific movement to set up a way to reach them.”
story
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with some players noting its abstract nature and minimal character interaction. While it conveys a moral about perseverance, the overall narrative fails to captivate, and many feel it does not significantly impact the gameplay experience. However, some reviewers acknowledge that the game does not prioritize storytelling, which may mitigate their criticisms.
- “The moral of the story is that 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.”
- “It's an abstract story about the guardian of the universe. It kind of works with the music, but the game is very short and it lacks some fundamental elements like suspense, twists, and, for the most part, character interaction.”
- “The reason I'm giving them a pass on this is because the game doesn't focus on the story, and it never claims to.”
- “Finally, the story was somewhat lacking.”
- “It's an abstract story about the guardian of the universe. It kinda works with the music, but the game is very short and it lacks some fundamental elements like suspense, twists, and (for the most part) character interaction.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the mobile app.”
graphics
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a lazy minimalist style with low-polygon retro assets, reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games, which some players criticize as a lack of effort disguised as artistic choice. However, others appreciate the clean design and minimalist approach, finding it visually appealing and easier to navigate. Overall, while initial impressions may be negative, the gameplay ultimately shines through despite the graphics.
- “Graphics are nice and clean.”
- “Lovely design - the game adopts a minimalist approach when it comes to graphics and UI, and it looks good, making it easier for your eyes to notice screen elements.”
- “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.' This is not something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “Graphically, this game at first gave me a bad impression, but then I ignored the graphics and started to see through to the gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Cosmophony is criticized for its monetization strategy, being perceived as a cash grab from mobile developers rather than a genuine PC game. The simplistic gameplay and minimalistic design further contribute to the impression that it prioritizes profit over quality.
- “Cosmophony is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is a basic, bare-bones, minimalist low-poly endless runner with a lightweight shooting element.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express that while some levels evoke strong emotions, others leave them feeling confused, indicating a mixed emotional experience throughout the game.