MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Reviews
One of the best character rosters in the genre has found itself in a game where nobody's potential can flourish because of the short levels and a limited number of modes.
Review in Russian | Read full review
It's time to save the universe and defeat Annihilus!
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is undoubtedly a love letter to the beat 'em up genre and 90s nostalgia. However, that fidelity to the past is also its biggest limitation.
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a love letter to all Marvel fans. The game's roster has classic and new heroes that jump into the beat 'em up action. This title is so much fun!
As mentioned before, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a very good title, and Tribute Games shows that it knows how to do a beat-'em-up well. The additions to the standard brawling mechanics make it a deep game for those wanting an evolution in the genre, but it remains simple enough for button-mashers to enjoy. The game runs at a good length and initially seems easy, but that changes once you start unlocking the modifiers. The amount of unlocks and challenges provide completionists with a good reason to return again and again.
The Cosmic Swap mechanic lets you play as more characters while adding a lot of depth and strategy. The lively spritework pops off the screen like it is a comic book come to life (it kind of is), emboldened by the stellar voice work and banger of a soundtrack. Cosmic Invasion rules.
Aside from some minor issues, more often encountered when playing alone, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is one of the best beat 'em ups currently available, and an absolute treat for Marvel fans.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is pure nostalgia, embodied in one of the most fun beat'em ups of today. It's a must-have title for all generations of Marvel fans due to its huge variety of characters, combat system full of possibilities, and guaranteed fun thanks to a cooperative mode suitable for all ages.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A side-scrolling beat 'em up with a classic structure, but which introduces interesting new gameplay features thanks to a combat system inspired by Marvel vs. Capcom, allowing you to use two characters at the same time. The action is fast-paced and fun, and there is a wide range of playable characters. The only drawback is the lack of available modes, which leaves you wanting a little more variety.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Marvel Cosmic Invasion delivers exactly what it promises: a remarkable beat 'em up experience that feels like it came straight from the arcades, with wonderful pixel art and a huge amount of love for the brand and its characters.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
My gaming chum and I had a wonderful time with MARVEL Cosmic Invasion so if you enjoy beat 'em ups then playing this gem of a game is a must. In fact, I think I'll put a little cape on my physical copy when it arrives in March. 🦸♀️
Marvel Cosmic Invasion aims for a revival of classic beat 'em ups, where controlling our favorite heroes through stages filled with threats was enough to leave us in awe. Their take on the theme focuses entirely on the variety of characters and different approaches, both terrestrial and aerial. However, it doesn't offer any additional content that would truly challenge us, placing more emphasis on the level design instead.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a joyful, confident, and beautifully crafted beat-’em-up that knows precisely what it wants to be. It celebrates the genre’s roots while adding just enough innovation to stand out, and its reverence for Marvel’s cosmic side gives it personality to spare. On Steam Deck, it’s close to perfect — smooth, stable, responsive, and wonderfully suited to handheld play. While repetition, limited progression, and occasional visual overload keep it from reaching genre-defining heights, the overall package remains highly entertaining, especially for fans of co-op play, classic arcade brawlers, or Marvel’s colourful roster of heroes. It’s easy to pick up, exciting to master, and hard not to enjoy.
Grab your shield, reload those web cartridges, and pop some claws, because we are ready to rumble with MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.
While I can ho and hum about minor issues all day, I do need to stress that Marvel Cosmic Invasion cannot possibly be confused for a bad game. Whatever nitpicks I have about the presentation are offset by gameplay improvements and the solid foundation it builds off of. If you’re a fan of Tribute Games’ previous work, this will scratch an itch for more. If you’re in a friend group aching for a chaotic fun time, this will serve you all very well. And if you’re a Marvel fan, there’s enough love on display in the characters and cameos to satisfy all the die-hards. Even my cynical, nitpicking heart can’t overcome the fact that I am all three.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion delivers a fun and frantic beat ’em up with a huge roster, tag team mechanics, and a nostalgic arcade feel. It has a lot of charm thanks to its pixel art, soundtrack, and pick-up-and-play nature. While the lack of accessibility options, repetitive modes, and limited replay value hold it back, it still offers a solid burst of cosmic action, especially for fans of retro-style brawlers.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion isn’t quite the blockbuster-level beat 'em up game that rivals the likes of Street of Rage 4 and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. It has clear flaws in its progression systems and stage design, but it's undeniable that it's presentation is top-notch, it has good variety in its characters, and is fun and simple enough for everyone to play.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a beat 'em up as you would expect. Pure arcade fun, with various heroes and enough variety in the world. It plays well and it certainly has something to offer for the eye.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Compared to their last title, I must say I was slightly disappointed in this game. While there were some bits of fun to be had and there was nothing game breaking in it, the admittedly mediocre gameplay, the difficulty spikes, and forced grinding really did sour my enjoyment of this title.