Space Adventure Cobra - The Awakening

Last updated: 2025-08-28

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Summary
  • Strong aesthetic and engaging action platformer gameplay
  • Evokes nostalgia and authentic Cobra experience
  • Effective dialogue and story
  • Poor and uncustomizable controls
  • Repetitive level design and audio inconsistencies
  • Game-breaking bugs present, requiring fixes
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Categories

Action PlatformerSingle-player StoryCooperative MultiplayerMetroidvaniaShootingGrappling Hook Gameplay

Emotions

Satisfaction24%Frustration16%Disappointment16%Nostalgia8%Excitement6%
Reviews
(sample size)
30
Helpful reviews
83%
Unhelpful reviews
17%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
35
Negative points
61
Gameplay points
79
Perf. points
2
Rec. points
17
Misc points
52
Point
Strong Aesthetic and Gameplay
Description
Players highly praise the game's aesthetic, graphics, and overall world-building, finding them original and entertaining. The core gameplay experience is also consistently highlighted as excellent and enjoyable.
Importance
78%
Evokes Nostalgia and Immersion
Description
The game successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia, especially for fans of the Cobra series. It also effectively immerses players in its unique world of space pirates and bounty hunters.
Importance
51%
Effective Dialogue and Story
Description
The conversational elements and writing are highlighted as a strong point, with some players suggesting they are worth the purchase alone.
Importance
38%
Authentic Cobra Experience
Description
Fans of the Cobra series appreciate how well the game captures the essence of the franchise, particularly the feeling of wielding the iconic Psycho Gun. This authenticity resonates strongly with players.
Importance
34%
Competent Metroidvania Design
Description
The game is recognized as a good example of a Metroidvania-style shooter, successfully reviving elements of the genre.
Importance
34%
Excellent Soundtrack
Description
The game's funky soundtrack is specifically called out as a positive and excellent aspect of the overall experience.
Importance
7%
Affordable Price Point
Description
Players consider the game's price to be affordable, adding to its appeal.
Importance
7%
Minor Bugs Not Game-Breaking
Description
While some bugs may exist, players report that they are not significant enough to negatively impact the overall gameplay experience.
Importance
6%
Decent Overall Finish
Description
Based on limited feedback, the game's overall polish and finish are considered to be satisfactory.
Importance
5%