Cosmo's Quickstop

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In "Cosmo's Quickstop," manage and upgrade a space station convenience store, catering to alien customers with diverse needs and preferences. Use strategic resource management and customer service to maximize profits and unlock new items and upgrades. Encounters with quirky space residents and challenging events add variety to the gameplay, offering a unique blend of time management and space-themed simulation.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Cosmo's Quickstop offers a fun and frantic co-op experience, reminiscent of classic time management games, with engaging gameplay and charming characters.
The game features a unique art style and humor, providing a delightful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Players appreciate the depth of gameplay mechanics, including a satisfying upgrade system and a variety of tasks that keep the game fresh and exciting.

Some players find the game to be lacking in content, with a limited number of mini-games and a short overall gameplay loop.
There are reports of technical issues, including crashes and performance problems, which can detract from the gaming experience.
The game currently lacks online multiplayer options, which some players feel would significantly enhance the co-op experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and a variety of minigames that keep players entertained, with a balance of challenge and accessibility for both casual and hardcore gamers. While some reviews note a lack of depth in certain areas, many praise the creative design, smooth controls, and the fun, rhythmic experience that encourages multiplayer interaction. Overall, the gameplay loop is described as addictive and well-paced, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players.
- “Surprising amount of depth and fun mechanics!”
- “Super creative gameplay mechanics, had lots of fun playing with my buddy.”
- “The gameplay is challenging without being unfair (mostly, because it's still got to keep you on your toes).”
- “The overall production budget was used in the visual design, but the minigames are limited and there is no proper gameplay loop worth more than 1 hour.”
- “But the moment-to-moment gameplay is more like 'Among Us', with varied minigames for each type of task, usually consisting of button presses or combos.”
- “The gameplay loop reminds me so much of 'Cook, Serve, Delicious'; single player and multiplayer are a lot of fun.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its wacky characters, hilarious dialogue, and charming intergalactic setting, creating a delightful and family-friendly experience. Reviewers highlight the clever writing and quirky, Shrek-like humor that enhances the fast-paced gameplay, making it both fun and engaging. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Everything in this game is brilliantly done: fantastic music, unique art style with great animations, on-point humor and writing, and perfectly paced progression.”
- “Hilarious dialogue, charming aliens, solid sound design, and a unique intergalactic setting round it out to make this one of my favorite time management games of all time!”
- “Shrek-like quirky humor, great characters, funny dialogue.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic PS2-era art style that is both stylized and goofy, complemented by vibrant animations and charming character designs. Reviewers appreciate the unique 1950s space aesthetic, which enhances the overall fun and engaging atmosphere, alongside a well-executed sound design. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's delightful and humorous experience.
- “Everything in this game is brilliantly done: fantastic music, unique art style with great animations, on-point humor and writing, and perfectly paced progression.”
- “The character designs are a delight, with aliens that never fail to make me smile, plus the whole 1950s space aesthetic is a great look.”
- “What makes the game more interesting to me is the cute art style and the setting of running a space gas station.”
- “The art style gives me a PS2 era nostalgia.”
- “The gameplay, pace, graphics, and humor all hearken back to a time when games were a little simpler, but just incredibly fun.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
25%
13%
The story in the game is described as fun, simple, and well-paced, with engaging characters and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to progress through the story even if they don't meet daily goals, and many express excitement for potential future updates and DLC. The combination of enjoyable gameplay and a captivating narrative contributes to a highly addictive campaign mode.
- “A lot of fun and the story mode has very good pacing.”
- “I've got to say I've never been more pleasantly surprised; Cosmo's is such a fun experience with a cute story and really welcoming controls/gameplay, with plenty of challenge, and yet it still manages to remain fun the entire way through.”
- “Fun characters and story, cool art style and animations, killer music.”
- “I think if we had been more successful in earlier days, we might have had enough stars to purchase upgrades to offset our talent, or if we had an option to go back to normal days and delay story progression.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic and integral to the overall experience, complementing the unique art style and engaging animations. Reviewers highlight its quality and how it enhances the fun characters and story, contributing to the game's vibrant atmosphere.
- “Everything in this game is brilliantly done: fantastic music, unique art style with great animations, on-point humor and writing, and perfectly paced progression.”
- “The art style is goofy and really good, including the music and sounds.”
- “Fun characters and story, cool art style and animations, killer music.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users reported that while performance in fullscreen mode was suboptimal, switching to borderless windowed mode resolved the issues.
- “Performance wasn't perfect in fullscreen, but switching to borderless fixed it.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is highlighted by charming designs and a nostalgic 1950s space aesthetic, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the characters, particularly the aliens that evoke a sense of joy.
- “The character designs are a delight, with aliens that never fail to make me smile, plus the whole 1950s space aesthetic is a great look.”