17th Annual Hit Game awards, citing its colorful visuals, cute character designs and gameplay reminiscent of Galaga. In a 2007 retrospective review, Retro Gamer praised the title's colorful visuals and quick-paced gameplay, saying that it was as addictive and well-designed as Namco's earlier arcade title Galaga '88. The Super Famicom version was met with a more mixed reception, with common complaints being towards its gameplay and lack of replay value. Super Play magazine found the game inferior to Galaga '88, saying that it does little to build on the concept established in games such as Space Invaders, Galaxian and Galaga. Super Play also disliked its lack of replay value and its multiplayer mode for not being competitive. They concluded their review by saying "Space Invaders is dead, and throwing bucketfuls of pretty graphics, humour and SNES flashiness at it isn't going to help." French publication Game Power criticized the game for repeating level layouts and backgrounds, unfavorably comparing it to Parodius Da! in terms of its art style and graphics. Super Play Gold said that its lack of content and simplistic gameplay didn't make it worth the price point, while SNES Force called it a "feeble attempt" to rework the gameplay of Space Invaders. Japanese publication Famitsu was more positive in their coverage, finding it to be a faithful home conversion of the arcade original. They also liked its colorful visuals, soundtrack and multiplayer mode. A similar response was echoed by Super Famicom Magazine, who praised its vibrant graphics, catchy soundtrack and addictive gameplay. Super Play was positive towards the game's graphics, humor and lack of slowdown, alongside its "hectic" bonus stages and useful power-up items. Game Power liked its fast-paced gameplay, visuals and power-up items, Super Play Gold said that fans of the original arcade version would like the Super Famicom conversion for its colorful graphics and cuteness. Legacy Some of the enemies and elements from Cosmo Gang and it's puzzle spinoff appear in Dig Dug Arrangement, in the moon areas of the game. A theme based on Cosmo Gang the Video is featured in Pac-Man 99 as special DLC. Notes References External links Japanese Wii Virtual Console website 1992 video games Arcade video games Fixed shooters Multiplayer and single-player video games Namco arcade games Bandai Namco Entertainment franchises Science fiction video games Super Nintendo Entertainment System games Video games developed in Japan Virtual Console games