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Game Overview

Adventures of CaptainCosmic is one of those classic NES platformers that feels simple at first—just a little guy in a spacesuit jumping over pits and collecting gems—but gets surprisingly tricky. You’re bouncing around the planet Tambi, trying to track down three stolen treasures, and the levels split into these weirdly specific zones that ramp up fast. One minute you’re stomping on alien blobs, the next you’re dodging falling rocks in a cave that definitely wants you dead.

What I like is how the items actually matter—you’ll grab stuff like jet boots or a shield that makes later sections way less punishing. The health system’s fair, but don’t expect mercy if you miss a jump. It’s got that old-school charm where the music sticks in your head and the pixel art makes you nostalgic for a time you might not even remember. Just don’t be surprised if you restart a lot.