Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening

Glad to finally see a Cobra Space Adventure game, watched the anime around a decade ago and it was amazing. Lots of cool style and ideas from it and hope this game is successful so maybe one day we'll get a higher budget AA or AAA game from this universe.



 
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This game looks terrible.

Same vibes as the recent trailer for the Samurai Pizza Cats game. Looks like someone is aggressively targeting 90s kids with derivative games based on aging anime IP.
 
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Was hoping it was more in line with the I guess you would call it "visual novel" version that I played on Sega CD. Love Snatcher and those types of games.
 
This game looks terrible.

Same vibes as the recent trailer for the Samurai Pizza Cats game. Looks like someone is aggressively targeting 90s kids with derivative games based on aging anime IP.
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I guess the censorship and style could be closer to the classic but the music is done well at least so far and maybe the location.

Was hoping it was more in line with the I guess you would call it "visual novel" version that I played on Sega CD. Love Snatcher and those types of games.
Just checked that out and it looks interesting, although I don't know if a visual novel adventure type would sell a good amount.
 
Never watched the anime. But wow, I might be in love with the name. "Space Adventure Cobra" sounds like such an amazing game, sad to see it's a run n' gun platformer as that seldom hold my interest for long.
 
Never watched the anime. But wow, I might be in love with the name. "Space Adventure Cobra" sounds like such an amazing game, sad to see it's a run n' gun platformer as that seldom hold my interest for long.
It's a really old anime in the 80s but yeah they did have a ton of great ideas and style on that time which is why the 80s were my favorite era even if I wasn't born yet. Would have rather it not be a run n gun platformer too and instead be a AAA or even a AA 3d game but I guess they don't have the budget for it as it's a extremely old ip being resurrected.
 
It's a really old anime in the 80s but yeah they did have a ton of great ideas and style on that time which is why the 80s were my favorite era even if I wasn't born yet. Would have rather it not be a run n gun platformer too and instead be a AAA or even a AA 3d game but I guess they don't have the budget for it as it's a extremely old ip being resurrected.
Yeah, the 80's produced a lot of amazing anime. It's a very endearing artstyle. I'm a Macross enjoyer myself.

But yeah, it's probably not within their budget to do something bombastic. Just seems like a bit of a missed opportunity IMO. Wish them luck of course.
 
A big part of what made this anime memorable was Yuji Ono's jazz fusion soundtrack.



What's that synthwave nonsense they went for in that game?
 
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I guess the censorship and style could be closer to the classic but the music is done well at least so far and maybe the location.
"Ackshually!" Not really censored.

In the top images, Sandra isn't bare skin, she's actually in a full body covering jumpsuit. The gold form deal just makes it look like skin. You could say the cod piece is more suggestive but that also depends on the who's drawing it.

Jane's outfit in the cinematic and in-game are ones she's worn in the comics and show. And the bikini girl you posted is her sister Dominique. ;)



Game itself could be cool. Need to see more in-depth gameplay vids or previews. Cobra is usually associated with a heavy jazz style soundtrack and wondering if the synthwave is only for the trailer.
 
"Ackshually!" Not really censored.

In the top images, Sandra isn't bare skin, she's actually in a full body covering jumpsuit. The gold form deal just makes it look like skin. You could say the cod piece is more suggestive but that also depends on the who's drawing it.

Jane's outfit in the cinematic and in-game are ones she's worn in the comics and show. And the bikini girl you posted is her sister Dominique. ;)




Game itself could be cool. Need to see more in-depth gameplay vids or previews. Cobra is usually associated with a heavy jazz style soundtrack and wondering if the synthwave is only for the trailer.
Oh yeah forgot she got her twin sister. Can't wait to see Lord Salamander, the final battle with him in the anime always felt extremely epic and would make for a great boss fight with how he controlled the battlefield with insane psycho energy level.

I only saw one movie from the series and that was the one where Necron was the main baddie and Sandra and the snow gorillas were good instead of bad.

Hope there's more of that classic jazz although I don't mind synthwave either since it fits the old school style but I do want both to be in.
 
My 2nd favorite anime after Cowboy Bebop ! definitely buying the game it looks fun and i don't care about the graphics ... but am a little bit confused ? is Crystal boy playable or what ?
 
Honestly, I'll be happy if the game is a nice distraction and isn't much more than that.
The original manga/anime had a very strong "James Bond meets Star Wars" vibe and that is what they should aim to keep.
 
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Watch all the early 80's episodes during lockdown. It got me through so day one for me. if the game is actually any good it's a bonus.
I watched Cobra around a decade ago but I actually went on a huge 80s movies watching spree during 2020 too and got into a lot of movies from that era and has become my favorite movie era of all times. I've seen a lot of movies from 80s horror of all types, to sci-fi to adventure etc and still more to go even now! Lots of Italian-American 80s movie with their terminator and mad max copycat even Escape from New York rip offs like After the Fall of New York which I liked more than the original. The Bronx Warrior and Escape from the Bronx were funny ass The Warriors RIP offs.
 
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