Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening
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Critic Reviews for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening
Whether you’re a fan of action platformers or you’re a Cobra superfan, there’s a lot to like about Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening.
After Goldrake, Microids brings Space Adventure Cobra back to life, putting the spotlight on a sort of interstellar Lupin III who loves to get himself into trouble. Unfortunately for him, this time he gets caught up in an adventure that is undermined by some questionable design choices and a totally messed-up control system.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you’re a fan of Space Adventure Cobra, or looking for more 2D action platform games, then Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening is worth your time. Maybe just wait until it’s on sale.
If you’re already invested in Cobra’s universe as I am, you’ll find things to enjoy here. If you’re not, this probably isn’t the game that’s going to win you over.
It's very cool to see Space Adventure Cobra repurposed in this format, and we daresay The Awakening's going to breed a fresh generation of franchise fans – especially as it includes tons of original footage from the TV show. While the in-game art style doesn't quite measure up to the anime and the gameplay has some rough edges to it, there's a surprisingly good rhythm to the action at times, and some clever use of the eponymous adventurer's arsenal.
Cobra returns to jumping over obstacles, leading chases, winning hearts, and firing his psycho-weapon, and that's why many of us are happy.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Space Adventure Cobra – Awakening combines the style of its early '80s anime source material with the complexity of modern action-platformers to create a game full of…well, style and complexity. It's not without its hardships, but those up for the challenge will be entertained.
A fine action platformer all around, with a few small hang-ups. While not a Metroidvania, this shoot-em-up revels in its backtracking and light puzzle gameplay. Lots of nostalgic scenes from they classic anime are woven seamlessly throughout the adventure. Should prove a pleasurable experience to both fans of the anime and action-platformer aficionados.
