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Cosmo Tank
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Asuka Technologies, Inc. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Cosmo Tank is a shoot 'em up released in 1990 for the Game Boy, developed by Atlus and published by Asuka Technologies, Inc.. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan. Among the 27 Game Boy shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
Atlus also made Amazing Tater and Spud's Adventure for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Cosmo Tank is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Cosmo Tank cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite lives (outside levels) | 00A-52A-F71 |
|---|---|
| Don't take damage from small creatures (outside levels) | 00A-21A-F71 |
| Infinite smart bombs (outside levels) | 00B-29B-E65 |
| Don't take damage from large creatures (outside levels) | 002-F99-F71 |
| Can't be harmed by small creatures (inside levels) | 003-5FB-F71 |
| Infinite smart bombs (inside levels) | 008-66B-E65 |
Cosmo Tank walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Cosmo Tank FAQ
When did Cosmo Tank come out on the Game Boy?
Cosmo Tank was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Cosmo Tank?
It was developed by Atlus and published by Asuka Technologies, Inc..
Is Cosmo Tank multiplayer?
No. Cosmo Tank is a single-player game.
How long does Cosmo Tank take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Cosmo Tank typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Cosmo Tank on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.