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Cosmic DJ

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Cosmic DJ
Developer(s)GL33k
Publisher(s)Devolver Digital
Director(s)Matthew Piersall
Designer(s)
  • Damien Di Fede
  • Matthew Piersall
  • Eric Wenske
Programmer(s)Damien Di Fede
Artist(s)
  • Eric Wenske
  • Amanda Williams
Composer(s)Matthew Piersall
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Windows, Mac, iOS
ReleaseOctober 30, 2014
Genre(s)Music
Mode(s)Single-player

Cosmic DJ is a 2014 music game developed by GL33k and published by Devolver Digital. In the game, the player must make music to save the Jamtenna Network.

Gameplay

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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

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Cosmic DJ was developed by GL33k, an audio production company.[3] Being their first game,[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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d Dingman, Hayden (December 15, 2014). "Cosmic DJ review: The best worst acid trip of your gaming life". PCWorld. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Dotson, Carter (November 13, 2014). "Cosmic DJ Review – The Power of Music in Your Hands". TouchArcade. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b McWhertor, Michael (April 11, 2014). "Cosmic DJ is a quirky music sequencer more than it is a rhythm game". Polygon. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  4. ^ Owen, Dave (May 16, 2014). "Cosmic DJ: a rhythmic acid trip of dancing dogs, big beats, and mouthy muppets". VG247. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Hillier, Brenna (March 7, 2014). "Devolver Digital Double Debut bundle includes classic games, a new release and indie movies". VG247. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Jakobs, Benjamin (May 19, 2014). "Eg.de Frühstart — Microsoft, Xbox One, Gears of War". Eurogamer (in German). Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Priestman, Chris (May 29, 2014). "Cosmic DJ Jams to the Kitsch of 1980s Music Videos". Kill Screen. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
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