Super Cobra Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Shoot 'em Up

Super Cobra

SystemIntellivision
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperKonami
PublisherParker Brothers
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Super Cobra is a shoot 'em up released for the Intellivision, developed by Konami and published by Parker Brothers.

Konami also made Frogger and Tutankham for the Intellivision.

Super Cobra supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Super Cobra 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.

Super Cobra gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Super Cobra FAQ

Who made Super Cobra?

It was developed by Konami and published by Parker Brothers.

Is Super Cobra multiplayer?

Yes. Super Cobra supports up to 2 players.

How long does Super Cobra take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Super Cobra 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.

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