Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
- May 5, 2014
- Apogee Entertainment
Get on SteamIn "Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure," players control Cosmo, an alien child on a mission to rescue his parents across three unique planets. Each world features various levels with varying objectives, including puzzles, platforming challenges, and enemy encounters. Using Cosmo's abilities like running, jumping, and his "Spud Gun," players must navigate through diverse environments and help Cosmo reunite with his family.
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Reviews
- A nostalgic trip back to the DOS days, providing classic platforming fun.
- Includes all three episodes, offering a good amount of gameplay and challenge.
- Charming aesthetics and quirky gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of retro games.
- Low framerate and clunky controls can make the game frustrating to play by modern standards.
- Graphics and sound design feel outdated, which may not appeal to new players.
- Difficulty spikes in later episodes can be off-putting for those unfamiliar with the original game.
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many acknowledging their charm and nostalgic appeal, particularly for the era in which the game was released. However, several users criticize the visuals for being noisy, garish, and choppy, making it difficult to discern important elements in gameplay. Overall, while some appreciate the colorful sprite graphics and fun mechanics, others find them outdated and uncomfortable by modern standards.
“Revising it today, it's remarkably playable, has a charming aesthetic, and the second chapter ramps up the difficulty just enough to keep things interesting.”
“It's another good platformer from Apogee, got good controls and nice graphics for the time it was released in... although the spike in difficulty from chapter 1 to 2 and 3 is big but after a lot of attempts you will get it.”
“A classic from my childhood, it's a fun platformer with colorful sprite graphics and a couple fun mechanics.”
“Maybe it was a great game for its time, but for now VGA graphics made me very uncomfortable.”
“The graphics are really noisy, so it's hard to tell what's in the foreground (that you need to worry about) and what's in the background.”
“Clunky controls, absolutely tiny view size, choppy graphics; this is one of those games that was acceptable as a kid simply because you had nothing else.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its energetic quality while others find it overly repetitive and irritating. While a few reviewers highlight the music as a strong point, others rate it poorly, citing its looping nature and lack of variety as significant drawbacks. Overall, the music is seen as a polarizing aspect of the game, with opinions ranging from enjoyable to maddening.
“Fun, the music is good.”
“Smooth controls and good music.”
“Music and sound: 9/10”
“Music track loops way too much and is way too energetic and full of percussions not to drive you mad.”
“Music is really repetitive.”
“The intro steals from ZZ Top in its own DOS render, but the rest of the music is irritating and repetitive.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is described as a simple yet nostalgic narrative suitable for all ages, centering around a character's desire to celebrate a birthday at Disney World. While it features a classic plot with cliffhangers, it is considered charming, particularly with a notable cameo that adds to its appeal. Overall, the storyline is seen as a key reason to engage with the game, despite its simplicity.
“The only reason to buy this game is for the nostalgia, or maybe for the good storyline.”
“The story is pretty cute, and the Duke Nukem cameo in episode 2 is a bonus.”
“Quite classic story plot with the first 2 episodes ending with a cliffhanger.”
“As for the storyline, it's really simple for kids and adults of all ages: tomorrow is Cosmo's birthday and the one thing he wants for his birthday is to go to Disney World on Earth.”
“The story is pretty cute, but it lacks depth and complexity.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a classic platformer with engaging mechanics and vibrant sprite graphics, offering a nostalgic experience for players. However, it suffers from jitteriness, which detracts from the overall enjoyment, despite presenting a good level of challenge as the game progresses.
“Classic platformer, good mechanics, catchy 8-bit tune, and a good deal of challenge later on.”
“A classic from my childhood, it's a fun platformer with colorful sprite graphics and a couple of fun mechanics.”
“A classic from my childhood, it's a fun platformer with colorful sprite graphics and a couple of fun mechanics.”
“The gameplay is so jittery.”
“Gameplay: 2/10”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as bonus stars frequently spawn while navigating levels, compelling them to either ignore these rewards or backtrack, disrupting the flow of gameplay.
“The game often starts spawning additional bonus stars after you enter an area, sometimes while you are already navigating the level to get to fruits or a platform, which forces you to either ignore those bonuses or backtrack, making it tedious.”
“Grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The constant need to grind for resources becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated as average, with a score of 5 out of 10, indicating that while there may be some incentive to play again, it lacks significant features or content that would encourage repeated playthroughs.
“The replay value is only 5 out of 10.”
“I found the game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
“After completing the game once, I didn't feel motivated to play it again.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it evokes nostalgic memories and brings a sense of joy. Even in a short playtime, the game's comedic elements resonate strongly with users.
“Just got this and yes, I've only played 11 minutes, but I got this for the memories it invokes. The funny thing is, I was only thinking about this game last week.”
