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Marvel Cosmic Invasion Draws Strong Early Praise After December 1 Launch

Early buzz centers on retro polish, a big roster, chaotic co-op.

Overview

  • Tribute Games’ side-scrolling beat-’em-up released December 1 on Switch and Switch 2, PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
  • The signature Cosmic-Swap system lets players tag between two heroes on the fly, with drop-in/drop-out co-op for up to four players and screen-filling team attacks.
  • The launch roster features 15 playable characters mixing icons like Spider-Man and Wolverine with deeper cuts such as Beta Ray Bill, Phyla-Vell, and Cosmic Ghost Rider.
  • Early reception is broadly positive, with a Metacritic average near 80 and “Very Positive” user reviews on Steam praising the presentation, combat feel, and co-op spectacle.
  • Reviews and players commonly cite a short 3–5 hour campaign, light progression, depth-perception issues with aerial foes, and uneven boss difficulty for solo play, with some calling the $30 package light on content.