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Sega CD · Shoot 'em Up
Microcosm
Deep cut
| System | Sega CD |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | SCE Studio Liverpool |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega CD, Microcosm is a shoot 'em up developed by SCE Studio Liverpool.
Among the 15 Sega CD shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
SCE Studio Liverpool also made Flink for the Sega CD.
Microcosm is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 Sega CD 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 Microcosm 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.
Microcosm walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Microcosm.
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Playing Sega CD games today
Sega CD games can be hard to find at reasonable prices, so the system is best explored through its top handful of titles rather than its full library.
Microcosm FAQ
Who made Microcosm?
It was developed by SCE Studio Liverpool.
Is Microcosm multiplayer?
No. Microcosm is a single-player game.
How long does Microcosm take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Microcosm 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 Microcosm 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.