MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Review

MARVEL fans have eaten well in the cinematic universe. In the co-op beat-’em-up world? Not so much. But now, that balance of the force shifts.

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is out now on basically everything, including Game Pass, and it brings back a classic genre with a modern punch in the face.

Think: Pixel-art power-fantasy. Think: Tag-team combos that feel like you’re flipping between comic panels. Think: The roster your inner ten-year-old would lose their mind over.

Dotemu and Tribute Games already proved they know how to revive an era with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Now, they’ve pointed that same retro super serum directly at the MARVEL universe… And the galaxy has approximately zero chill left.

Who Can You Play As?

Short answer? All the cool ones.

Slightly longer answer? Captain America, Storm, Spider-Man, Rocket Raccoon, She-Hulk, Venom, Silver Surfer, Phyla-Vell, Nova, Black Panther, Beta Ray Bill, Phoenix, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Invincible Iron Man, and Wolverine. Sweet.

Fifteen heroes at launch, including cult favourites and cosmic powerhouses who have never starred in a beat-’em-up before. The X-Men, Guardians, a shiny Iron Man suit, and a whole lot of punching space fascists in the face.

Tag. Swap. Hit Things Hard.

Cosmic Invasion introduces the Cosmic Swap system.
Pick two heroes. Swap between them whenever you like. Unleash combos that crackle with colourful comic-book energy.

You can call friends in, too.
Up to four players. Local couch chaos or online mayhem. Drop-in co-op that scales difficulty based on how many mates you drag into battle. It’s game night perfection.

Saving the Galaxy Is Table Service Here

You’ll punch M.O.D.O.K.’s massive forehead in New York City.
You’ll kick Taskmaster through Wakandan tech labs.
You’ll barrel-roll through the Negative Zone like it’s your birthright.

All while Tee Lopes drops a soundtrack that makes you feel like you could successfully suplex a starship.

Pixel Art That Slaps Harder Than Thor’s Hammer

Tribute Games have outdone themselves here.

It’s crisp.
It’s stylish.
It’s classic MARVEL silhouettes brought to life with beautiful animation.

Every punch looks like it could leap off the page and land in a 90s arcade cabinet.

Verdict

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion feels like a love letter to comic book fans who grew up smashing arcade buttons, dreaming about a co-op brawler where Wolverine and Storm could fight side-by-side without licensing nightmares getting in the way.

It’s flashy, fun, easy to jump into, and super replayable. Whether you’re here for After-School Special Spidey or Unhinged Cosmic Ghost Rider Dad Energy, this is the cosmic crossover that actually lives up to the hype.

If you have Game Pass, absolutely play it. If not, it’s still worth the full leap into space.

Game Info

Assemble your crew and save the galaxy

Stay unruly.