Cosmo’s Quickstop simulates the fast-paced thrill of managing a gas station… IN SPACE! Upgrade your services, please alien customers, and complete your daily chores through simple minigames that add up to a hilariously frantic experience with solo or couch co-op play.
The game challenges players to multitask a variety of minigames and tasks to keep the space gas station running smoothly. You'll be responsible for completing a range of quick, simple tasks like pumping gas, restocking vending machines, and cleaning restrooms. While individually these tasks are easy, when multiple ships and customers arrive simultaneously, the experience becomes a hectic scramble to prioritize and complete all the necessary jobs before the customers get frustrated and leave.
The core gameplay loop consists of completing diverse, arcade-style minigames. Examples include rapidly pressing button combinations to fill a gas tank, timing precision button presses to clean a restroom, and using the joystick to guide a customer ship to its desired destination. These minigames are simple to learn but provide a satisfying challenge, especially when multiple tasks need to be juggled at once.
In addition to the frantic minigames, the game features a station management system that allows players to unlock new amenities, improve the efficiency of existing services, and add new functionality after each day. This progression system encourages experimentation with different station configurations to find the optimal setup for generating profits and keeping customers happy.
The game shines in its local co-op mode, which allows two players to work together to manage the gas station. The split-screen gameplay ramps up the chaos as players frantically communicate and coordinate their actions to complete tasks. The cooperative nature of the experience leads to hilarious moments of panic and teamwork as players try to keep up with the onslaught of customer demands.