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Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
By Apogee Software, released 1 Jan 1992
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- DOS
What it is
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure is a platformer from Apogee Software, first released in 1992. A young alien named Cosmo is traveling with his parents when a comet forces their ship to land on an uncharted planet. The adventure follows his attempt to find them and escape the dangers there. Cosmo's suction-cup hands let him cling to walls and ledges, climb cliffs, and reach places that other aliens cannot. The game describes more than 20 creatures and large levels designed to be easy to explore. It also includes built-in hints and game saves. Steam lists single-player play, partial controller support, and Family Sharing. The listed Steam release is for Windows and macOS; the broader platform list also includes DOS. Its genres include action and adventure, alongside its platformer classification.
What players like, and what they don't
- Suction hands enable wall and ledge climbing.
- More than 20 creatures are listed.
- Levels are described as easy to explore.
- Includes built-in hints and game saves.
- Controller support is partial.
- Steam platforms are Windows and macOS only.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player platform adventure built around climbing and exploration. The listed controller support is partial, and platforms include Windows, macOS, and DOS.
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure centers its platforming on an alien hero who can cling and climb. Its listed saves and hints accompany the exploration, while Steam controller support is partial.
