Play Cosmo Gang - The Video Online

Cosmo Gang: The Video came out for the Super Nintendo in 1992, a Namco release that fit right in with the platform's love for bright, cartoonish shooters. It wasn't trying to push hardware limits or tell a deep story; it was just a straightforward, cheerful game in an era full of them.

You control a little ship at the bottom of the screen, shooting upward at an endless parade of grinning, big-eyed aliens. Your main goal is simply to survive each stage by clearing the screen of enemies, who attack in large, patterned groups. Key mechanics include collecting power-ups that change your weapon's spread and speed, and targeting specific, often shielded, leader enemies who take more hits to defeat. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty ramps up steadily as enemy formations become more aggressive and complex. It feels like a constant, happy scramble to stay ahead of the chaos.