Cosmo Police Galivan

Cosmo Police Galivan is a science-fiction action game set across a network of caves filled with enemies, items, and bonus areas. The player begins with a beam blade limited to close-range attacks, then gains access to additional powers, including ranged attacks, while progressing through the game.

Destroying enough enemies allows the character to level up, improving health and cosmo points, a resource used for special attacks. A metal-armored officer form provides significantly greater firepower, but the transformation is lost after taking too much damage.

The Family Computer and Nintendo Famicom versions expand the exploration elements with item-gated areas that require the player to find specific items before continuing, giving the cave network a Metroidvania-esque structure.

Game Details

• Genres: Action, platform, platform / fighter scrolling, role-playing, RPG, shooter
• Developers: Nichibutsu; Nihon Bussan
• Publishers: Nichibutsu; Nihon Bussan
• Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Family Computer, Final Burn Alpha Neo, Nintendo Famicom, PlayStation 4, ZX Spectrum
• Release date: December 31, 1984