Cosmic DJ
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| Developer | GL33k |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Director | Matthew Piersall |
| Designers |
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| Programmer | Damien Di Fede |
| Artists |
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| Composer | Matthew Piersall |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platforms | Windows, OS X, iOS |
| Release | October 30, 2014 |
| Genre | Music |
| Mode | Single-player |
Cosmic DJ is a 2014 music video game developed by American studio GL33k and published by Devolver Digital. In the game, the player must make music to save the Jamtenna Network.
Gameplay
[edit]The player assumes the role of the Cosmic DJ, who must help rebuild the Jamtenna Network with music.[1] To make music, the player is given synthesizers.[2]
Development and release
[edit]Cosmic DJ was developed by GL33k, an audio production company.[3] Being their first game that is not contract work,[4] it was set to release in 2014.[3] Published by Devolver Digital, Cosmic DJ was part of the Humble Bundle in March 2014.[5] In May 2014, the game was released for Steam in early access.[6]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
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| TouchArcade |    [2] |
| PC World | [1] |
The music-making interface was well received for being simple to use.[1][7] Hayden Dingman of PC World praised the game for being "entertaining to screw around".[1] However, Kill Screen criticized the game's limitations, stating, " [...] once you get to grips with the basic it has no room for more advanced tailoring."[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Dingman, Hayden (December 15, 2014). "Cosmic DJ review: The best worst acid trip of your gaming life". PCWorld. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- 1 2 Dotson, Carter (November 13, 2014). "Cosmic DJ Review – The Power of Music in Your Hands". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- 1 2 McWhertor, Michael (April 11, 2014). "Cosmic DJ is a quirky music sequencer more than it is a rhythm game". Polygon. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Owen, Dave (May 16, 2014). "Cosmic DJ: a rhythmic acid trip of dancing dogs, big beats, and mouthy muppets". VG247. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Hillier, Brenna (March 7, 2014). "Devolver Digital Double Debut bundle includes classic games, a new release and indie movies". VG247. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Jakobs, Benjamin (May 19, 2014). "Eg.de Frühstart — Microsoft, Xbox One, Gears of War". Eurogamer (in German). Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Estrada, Marcus (May 20, 2014). "Lay Down Some Sick Beats with Cosmic DJ". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Priestman, Chris (May 29, 2014). "Cosmic DJ Jams to the Kitsch of 1980s Music Videos". Kill Screen. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.