Marvel Cosmic Invasion (2025)

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a side-scrolling beat 'em up featuring 15 playable Marvel heroes. Designed in the style of classic 1990s arcade brawlers, the game allows players to switch between two characters mid-battle using the Cosmic Swap mechanic.

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ImpulsegamerDec 20255/5
Marvel: Cosmic Invasion is a triumphant, beautiful, fun romp across the entire Marvel Universe and cosmos. With a varied roster of heroes, and an easy to pick up control scheme and campaign, it's an accessible adventure into the Marvel Universe for any type of fan.
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Hardcore GamerDec 20254.5/5
Marvel's newest game invades our screens with a beat'em up with heart.
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DualShockersJake ValentineDec 20259/10
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.
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The JimquisitionDec 20253/10
At $29.99, the price is frigging obscene for just how little you get, and how little of that is enjoyable.
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TheSixthAxisAdrian BurrowsDec 20255/10
Having found Tribute Games' previous release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, to be one of the best scrolling beat 'em ups I'd ever played, I had high expectations for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. How could Shredder's Revenge with Marvel characters go wrong? Sadly, Marvel Cosmic Version is entirely OK but fails to be anything more than that.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Tribute Games
Publisher: DotEmu
Released: December 1, 2025
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Side view
Engine: FNA
Time to beat: 2 h main story

IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 35 ratings.

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