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Space Adventure Cobra may be before your time. It was kind of before my time, and that doesn’t often happen in the world of video game franchise tie-ins. But if you’re a fan of ’70/’80s anime and manga, you’re no doubt ready for Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening, which is now available for Nintendo Switch.
Developed by Magic Pockets and published by Microids, Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening adapts the first 12 episodes of the anime into an action adventure shooter. But just who is this Cobra fellow? Well:
Created in 1978 by Buichi Terasawa, the cult manga Cobra has captivated several generations of fans worldwide thanks to its plot full of twists, skillfully blending science fiction, action, and mystery. The success of Cobra is largely due to its main protagonist, Cobra, a fearless adventurer with a cybernetic left arm housing a formidable weapon, the legendary Psychogun. This charismatic character, accompanied by his loyal partner Armaroid Lady, has captured the imagination of the audience through his numerous escapades across the universe.
The game, in turn, has captured the following features:
- A faithful adaptation that 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.
- A thrilling sci-fi world in which you’ll embark 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 multitude of exotic planets across levels filled with traps that will test 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.
- Cobra’s iconic weapons—such as the awesome Psychogun and the Colt Python 77—which you’ll need 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, such as the story mode with three difficulty levels that allow veterans of the genre to take on a challenge worthy of their skills, while those who simply want to enjoy the story can play without major obstacles. You can also try to escape your enemies in a 2-player co-op mode.
Through dynamic gameplay, a carefully crafted narrative, and graphics that remain faithful to the anime’s spirit, Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening serves as a tribute to Buichi Terasawa’s work, while allowing players to immerse themselves in Cobra’s fascinating and dangerous universe.
They can do so now at the Nintendo eShop where standard and gold editions are available for download. Fans can also purchase a physical limited edition that features the full game, a physical artbook, the bonus mission “The Roulette of Death,” and the exclusive “Smoking Skin.”
For more information, visit www.microids.com.
