Underplayed Gems

Cosmic Alien (1980)

Cosmic Alien cover
Platforms
Arcade, cosmica
Genres
Shooter / Gallery
Where to get it
My Abandonware

How it feels

The game feels like a straightforward, fast-paced arcade shooter with a classic alien theme and basic controls.

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About

Released in 1980, *Cosmic Alien* is an arcade video game that features gameplay set on multiple levels and utilizes both light gun mechanics and joystick controls. Players engage with the alien theme through a fixed vertical or horizontal perspective typical of early shooter designs found in arcades during this period.

Screenshots

Cosmic Alien screenshot 1

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