Cosmos

Defend against waves of aliens and asteroids in Cosmos, a two-player shooter from Century Electronics released in 1981. Players control spacecraft using a simple joystick to navigate and fire at approaching threats. As enemies accumulate on screen, a time warp feature can be engaged to briefly slow their movement, offering a tactical advantage amidst the chaos. The game’s design bears a strong resemblance to other titles of its era, incorporating familiar elements like fuel gauges and docking sequences. Cosmos runs on Century's CVS board and provides straightforward controls with two-way joysticks and single fire buttons for each player. This early arcade shooter delivers classic gallery-style gameplay meant for cooperative action between two players facing a relentless onslaught of extraterrestrial dangers.