Space Adventure Cobra: Epic Awakening - Exciting Side-Scrolling Gameplay & Stream Trailer
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Exciting New Game Based on Space Adventure Cobra Launches Soon!
Game Release Date: August 26
Microids has just released a new gameplay trailer for Space Adventure Cobra - The Awakening, a side-scrolling action game inspired by the classic anime. The game is set to launch on multiple platforms, including:
- PlayStation 5 and PS4
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com
A demo is already available on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, giving players a sneak peek before the full release.
What to Expect from the Game
- Storyline: Based on the first 12 episodes of the Space Adventure Cobra anime, focusing on Captain Nelson's treasure and Cobra's quest across planets.
- Gameplay: An action-packed platformer where players control Cobra, utilizing a variety of weapons and gadgets.
- Modes: Includes three difficulty levels and a two-player co-op mode.
About the Original Manga and Anime
Space Adventure Cobra was created by Buichi Terasawa, who published the manga in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1978 to 1984. The story follows Cobra, a man with a gun in his left arm, on the run from authorities and villains due to his mysterious past.
The manga was adapted into a 31-episode anime series and a movie in 1982. The movie, Space Adventure Cobra - The Movie, premiered in July 1982, shortly before the TV series.
In recent years, Terasawa launched a sequel manga, Cobra: Over the Rainbow, in 2019. Sadly, the creator passed away in September 2023.
Availability of the Anime
- DVD Releases: Nozomi Entertainment released the TV anime on DVD.
- Streaming: Previously streamed on YouTube and Crunchyroll until licensing expired.
- Blu-ray & UHD: Discotek Media released the series on Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray in recent years.
- Digital Streaming: RetroCrush added the series to its platform in 2023.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting game and the beloved Cobra universe!
Source: Email correspondence
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