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Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
Cosmo's Cosmic AdventureRescue your parents on an alien world with bombs and suction‑cup hands.
Out of This World
Out of This WorldA cinematic sci‑fi platformer where every move matters
Overview
Description

Cosmo's parents take him to Walt Disney World for his birthday, but a comet strike forces an emergency landing on a mysterious planet. While repairing their ship, Cosmo explores the alien landscape, only to find his parents missing and large footprints hinting at a dangerous capture. In this episode, players guide Cosmo through the Forbidden Planet's ten themed levels, using bombs and his unique suction‑cup hands to solve puzzles, defeat foes, and ultimately rescue his family before they become prey.

Out of This World (known as Another World in Europe) is a minimalist cinematic platformer that blends vector‑based graphics with rotoscoped animation to create a striking visual experience. Players control physicist Lester Knight Chaykin as he is thrust into an alien world, navigating treacherous terrain, hostile creatures, and puzzling obstacles without any HUD or textual guidance.\nThe game emphasizes precise timing, trial‑and‑error, and exploration, offering a limited checkpoint system that heightens tension. Originally released in 1991, it has been ported to modern platforms while preserving its original atmosphere and challenge.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Platformers
Best for
Fans of retro sci‑fi platformers
Fans of cinematic platformers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Apogee Software
Delphine Software
publisher
3D Realms, Apogee Software
U.S. Gold, Interplay Entertainment, Delphine Software, FoxySofts
age rating
USK 12
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
—
85/100
General
release date
1992-03-01
1991-11-01
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique suction‑cup hand mechanic
  • Varied alien-themed levels
  • Cross‑platform compatibility
  • Authentic retro graphics
  • Unique cinematic presentation
  • Atmospheric sound design
  • Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
  • Timeless visual style
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player
  • Short overall length
  • Dated controls may feel clunky
  • High difficulty may frustrate casual players
  • Limited save system restricts experimentation
  • Sparse narrative may feel opaque to some
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