Following the launch of the beat ‘em up Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the first reviews are in — and critics are largely positive. The game currently boasts a 90% rating on Steam, and Metacritic has already begun collecting press scores.
Review scores:
GameGrin — 95/100;
The Outerhaven — 90/100;
Hey Poor Player — 90/100;
DualShockers — 90/100;
GamingBolt — 90/100;
Worth Playing — 90/100;
Hobby Consolas — 89/100;
The Games Machine — 86/100;
Loot Level Chill — 85/100;
Screen Rant — 80/100;
GamesRadar+ — 80/100;
Game Rant — 80/100;
Destructoid — 75/100;
Wccftech — 75/100;
GameSpot — 70/100;
CGMagazine — 60/100;
Gamekult — 50/100.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a fantastic beat 'em up that understands what makes arcade games like X-Men so iconic. It's a touching love letter to both the source material and genre that's a blast to play from start to finish, whether you're playing alone or with friends. Part of the fun is not just experiencing the beat 'em up action, but also falling in love with specific heroes and various combinations to find a playstyle that matches your personal preferences. In an era that has more options than ever for co-op gaming, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is well worth your time and money, whether you're looking to spend a weekend together gaming or keep coming back to see everything the game offers.
— DualShockers
Marvel Cosmic Invasion finally gives the comic icons the beat 'em up they've so-long deserved. The Marvel Vs Capcom-inspired tag-team combat makes comboing hordes of villains ultra satisfying, but a lack of meaningful character progression and an abundance of MCU-style quipping hold it back from being a true brawler legend.
— GamesRadar+
With its tag-team mechanics and well-designed characters, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a competent side-scrolling beat'em up that can offer plenty of chaotic fun, especially in multiplayer. However, some balancing issues that make the final few stages frustrating to play, especially solo, and the lack of content beyond the 4-hours long campaign limit the game's appeal to Marvel fans and beat'em up die hards looking for a few hours of simple fun.
— Wccftech
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is far from a bad game. It's simply a missed opportunity. It's a technically flawless beat 'em up that opted for the safety of past success rather than the cosmic audacity of its own subject matter. It suffers from the current timidity of the Marvel franchise and proves to be a clearly unbalanced single-player experience. Its final score reflects only the raw quality of the pixel art and the enjoyment of the multiplayer mode. For those expecting a soft revolution or even just a slight departure from Shredder's Revenge, the disappointment is bitter. The talent is there, but the inspiration has gone on vacation. Unless you're a die-hard Marvel comics fan, we wouldn't recommend buying it.
— Gamekult
Here’s what players are saying:
On launch day, the game saw 2,400 concurrent players on Steam.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is an arcade beat ‘em up with pixel art graphics, where Earth’s and cosmic heroes unite to face the Annihilation Wave threat. Players control a two-hero team and can instantly swap between them, unleashing unique combos and special abilities.
The game features both iconic Marvel heroes — like Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, and She-Hulk — and cosmic characters, including Rocket Raccoon, Silver Surfer, and Venom. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion offers both single-player and co-op modes (local or online), blending fast-paced combat with tactical teamplay, all wrapped in the spirit of classic Marvel arcade games.
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