MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Reviews
Like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge before it, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is another wonderful love letter to the quarter devouring beat ‘em ups of the past. While it might not be breaking new ground, the changes to traditional beat ‘em up gameplay are fun and make squishing screens and screens of bugs a delight.
Fun and nostalgic, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is an adventure worthy of the great heroes of the galaxy, reviving the glory of the golden age of gaming through extremely satisfying gameplay.
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Not only is Marvel Cosmic Invasion a fun brawler to play through alone or with some friends, it's also a love letter to the 90s era of Marvel Comics that I grew up with.
Tribute were clearly paying attention to the criticisms of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge because despite its greatness, there were shortcomings and every one of them has been corrected and everything else has been improved. With a massive infusion of modern gameplay and a lengthy roster full of variety, Marvel Cosmic Invasion strikes a perfect balance between nostalgia and modernity in one of the best beat em ups of the year. If you’re a fan of classic beat em ups, 90’s or Marvel, Cosmic Invasion is pure nirvana
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is an entertaining and fun title that delivers a vintage experience, making us feel like each of Earth's strongest heroes.
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Overall, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a great addition to the beat-em-up genre. While not quite reaching the heights of other recent greats like Streets of Rage 4 or TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Tribute Games still developed a wonderful game that will keep you and your friends entertained for hours. I’m excited for the future of the game, and if Shredder’s Revenge post-game support is anything to go by, we’re in for plenty of treats regarding future character additions and updates. Marvel Cosmic Invasion is insanely fun to play and definitely worthy of your time.
One of the best Marvel Comics-related games we've ever played. It pays homage to the classic beat 'em ups of the genre's golden age, but with modern elements that make it much more fun to play than you ever imagined it would be.
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Just about everything about Marvel Cosmic Invasion is so smooth and sublime, I fear it may have ruined my ability to go back and play some of my favorite genre classics like Streets of Rage 2 and Knights of the Round—it's just that good.
“Marvel Cosmic Invasion is another modern meets retro classic under the Dotemu umbrella. It offers classic comic-book violence with an arcade feel, and a bucket-load of fan service for Marvel fans to look out for as they attempt to save the cosmos. However, above all, the hero tag-team feature feels like a revolution, making even single player runs feel like co-op chaos, which is also an option if you fancy it. It lacks a truly spectacular narrative, and could do with bespoke difficulty settings, but all in all, this is a superb Beat-em-up that does Stan Lee's band of freaks proud.”
Marvel Cosmic Invasion lives up to the rich history of superhero beat ’em up games. Full of charm and plenty of depth, it winds up being a blast whether you’re playing alone or with a group of friends.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a very simple beat 'em up that offers immediate fun without much fuss. It boasts a fantastic cast of playable characters and lots of love for the comic book universe, despite a mediocre story loosely inspired by the Annihilation saga. Veteran gamers might be disappointed by the lack of difficulty, few incentives to use different strategies, and lack of innovation in a genre that is becoming increasingly repetitive.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a 2D beat 'em up that perfectly captures the spirit of classic arcades, enriched by nostalgic pixel art and a cast of iconic superheroes well characterized. The campaign offers an enjoyable experience with a good dose of fan service, which is amplified by the use of co-op play. However, after yet another game of this genre from Dotemu, the need for something new in terms of gameplay begins to be felt, and the Cosmic Swap mechanic alone is not enough to ward off the specter of the typical repetitiveness of the genre. Furthermore, the longevity is rather short and does not help the low replay value keep the game memorable on one’s console after completing the campaign.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is more than just an homage or a game propped up by nostalgia; it’s a game that not only explores characters who are far from the company’s spotlight, but also delivers a co-op-focused experience with relatively robust mechanics and an incredible amount of content for fans.
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion delivers fast, fun action with only a few hiccups. Despite these stumbles coming with some of its biggest moments, the game still offers a lot of good times, especially if you are a Marvel fan.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion delivers on its promise: a soulful tribute to the Marvel Universe wrapped in a competent, if a bit by-the-book beat ’em up package. Dynamic combos flow effortlessly, seamless co-op supports up to four players with drop-in/drop-out, stunning sprite work captures comic authenticity, and the OST fits the controlled chaos perfectly. Adding one or two more game modes could cement its longevity beyond the short campaign.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion offers loads of variety in its stages and playable heroes, and is another stellar entry into the beat 'em up genre.
It's often hard to iterate and improve on a genre that's been around for decades, but Marvel Cosmic Invasion makes the most of that opportunity. It might feel like you've done this song and dance before, but with a deep and otherworldly story, a great cast of characters, and excellent visuals and music, it's an absolute blast to play.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is another fun beat ’em up from Tribute Games that does not reinvent the wheel but delivers a polished and enjoyable 2D action experience. It’s easy to pick up, with plenty of variety in characters, each with their own entertaining specials and secondary attacks for endless combo potential, especially in co-op. The animation is consistently excellent, and the art direction does a great job of honoring the source material. While the levels lack some mechanical variety, there are plenty of incentives to replay the campaign and unlock everything.
While I don't quite feel like Marvel Cosmic Invasion hits the dizzying heights achieved by Shredder's Revenge and Streets of Rage 4, this is still an excellent chapter in the recent renassiance of the scrolling beat 'em up genre and well worth your time whether you're a Marvel fan or a scrolling beat 'em up fan. But obviously a must buy if you're both...like me!
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is yet another fantastic brawler, with excellent combat complimented by the dual character switching and combos, some brilliant A/V work, and plenty of reason to play it through multiple times. Some difficulty spikes ruin the flow a little, but get some buddies in and you’re in for a real treat with MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.