Marvel Cosmic Invasion Brings the ’90s Nostalgia With a New 2D Brawler
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Dotemu and Tribute Games are back with another classic beat ‘em up title, though this time you’ll be going into the brawl as a super-charged superhero. Enter the world of Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a new cooperative brawler whee you take on the role of one of the many iconic heroes in the Marvel Universe.
There’s a trailer for it that showcases gameplay, along with information about the game’s release sometime this year.
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I can’t say I was expecting this to be announced, but I’m glad it was, and even more so knowing that the minds over at Dotemu and Tribute Games are behind it. You can tell from both the animated intro and the gameplay that the teams are massive fans of the universe, not just the comic source material, but also other work, such as Marvel Vs. Capcom. If you pay attention, you can see a few familiar moves inspired by the game in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.
In the press release, we get a little bit more about the story of the game, as well as some words shared by Dotemu, Tribute Games, and Marvel Games:
“In MARVEL Cosmic Invasion the immortal Super Villain Annihilus has launched an unprecedented attack across the galaxy, threatening all life as we know it. Fighters both Earth-born and cosmic must now join forces in a star-spanning adventure against the deadly Annihilation Wave. Brawl through the streets of New York City all the way to the depths of the Negative Zone to foil Annihilus’ vow to spread death across the cosmos.”
“MARVEL Cosmic Invasion celebrates a universe that’s enthralled our team since childhood, and the genuine honor of being entrusted with this incredible roster also begins a new era for Dotemu’s work with the best entertainment franchises in the world,” said Cyrille Imbert, CEO of Dotemu. “MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is truly a lifetime in the making – and after witnessing Tribute Games’ unwavering devotion to the fans and passion for beloved characters firsthand throughout the development of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, we knew teaming up with them for a modern evolution of arcade-style MARVEL action was the only choice.”
Tribute Games CEO and co-founder, Jean-François Major adds:
“I’m quite sure I speak for the whole team at Tribute Games when I say we are profoundly honored to work on MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. This project allows us to pay homage not only to the iconic MARVEL characters but also to the classic arcade games that shaped our love for gaming. We approach this cherished license with the utmost respect, infusing every pixel with the care and passion it deserves. We once again set out to modernize and push forward the genre while respecting what made the classics great. We couldn’t ask for better partners at MARVEL and Dotemu who both understand and share our passion. They amplify our dream for this project.”
Haluk Mentes, Head of MARVEL Games, comments:
“At Marvel Games we feel privileged to make games that we ourselves want to play. Our whole team are huge fans of Tribute and Dotemu’s work, so it was inevitable that we’d assemble with them to bring players the ultimate Marvel Beat’ em Up, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion – a game we can’t wait for players to dig into!”
There’s no release date other than a 2025 target window, and it’ll be on the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC.
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