Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening – Check Out the Launch Trailer

Coming from Microids and Magic Pockets, Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening allows you to play as space pirate Cobra and harness unique abilities in this thrilling action-platformer.

It is up to you to solve a mystery, but you don’t have to go at it alone. On this adventure, Cobra will be accompanied by his loyal partner Lady Armaroid and equipped with the iconic Psychogun.  Travel from planet to planet, use your weapons and gadgets to defeat or outsmart your opponents, and complete levels filled with obstacles and traps.

Created in 1978 by Buichi Terasawa, the cult manga Cobra has captivated several generations of fans worldwide with its plot full of twists, skillfully blending science fiction, action, and mystery. Now you have a chance to re-experience this adventure in this meticulously faithful adaptation of the original anime’s first 12 episodes. That includes one of its most iconic arcs: Captain Nelson’s treasure.

The game is available now on Playstation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening Features Include: 

  • AN ACTION AND PLATFORM CROSSOVER. Visit a multitude of exotic planets across levels filled with traps testing your skills to the limit. With Cobra’s superhuman abilities, you will need to relentlessly run, jump and climb, and make sure you use all the means at your disposal to take out your enemies.
  • EQUIPPED TO THE NINES. Master Cobra’s iconic weapons, such as the awesome psychogun and the Colt Python 77, to destroy the opponents on your heels, as well as his famous gadgets like the cigar and the grappling hook. You will need all of your arsenal to defeat the powerful bosses standing in your way.
  • SOLO AND MULTIPLAYER MODES. Explore story mode by choosing from the 3 difficulty levels, allowing veterans of the genre to take on a real test worthy of their skills, while those looking for less of a challenge to enjoy the story. You canalso try to escape your enemies in a 2-player co-op mode.
  • A THRILLING SF WORLD. Immerse yourself in this amazing space opera world as you embark on your adventure as a fearsome, charismatic hero. Over the course of this epic journey, you will cross paths with colorful characters like the Royal Sisters and the terrifying Crystal Bowie – Cobra’s nemesis.
  • A FAITHFUL ADAPTATION. Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening is the first video-game adaptation of Cobra on modern platforms. It covers the first 12 episodes of the famous anime series, remaining true to its spirit with the moments of bravery and humor that made it so special.
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A lover of all things RPG and TBS, Catherine is always looking for a new fantasy world to get lost in.

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