Cobra Command 
Game by Sega/Data East/Wolf Team
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Save: None
Released: 1992
Works with: N/A
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Opening Snide Remarks: This was one of the few Sega CD games that I bought 
when it first came out.  There weren't really any stores around where I lived
that carried it.  Finally, the Wal-Mart where I live carried 2 Sega CD games-
Cobra Command and I think Night Trap, but I already had Night Trap, so I 
bought this one.

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Gameplay Descripion: Cobra Command is basically a cross between Dragon's Lair
and a shooter.  You shoot at animated planes, tanks, and anything else that 
gets in your way.  Every so often you will have to guide your chopper in 
which direction that you need to go to avoid crashing.  This game is 
basically kill or be killed.  You will get a rush when you play this game.
The presentation is awesome.   
Liked: The excitement enduced from playing this game.
Hated: It's basically just target practice.

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Graphics Description: At one time, Cobra Command's graphics were amazing.  
But today, they just look like grainy animation.  The animation looks like 
anime, but the picture quality sucks.  It's very grainy and it's not very 
colorful.  They're okay, but it's not a pretty game anymore.  
Liked: Cool anime.
Hated: Grainy picture.

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Sound/Music Description: Cobra Command has some great music that sounds like
it belongs in a movie.  The sound fx are excellent, as well.  There's a guy,
who I guess is supposed to be your co-pilot, that tells you where to go and
what to do.  His voice is really clear and he does a nice acting job.    
Liked: Everything.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: Cobra Command controls fine.  The crosshair that
you control moves where you want it to and when you need to control your 
chopper, it responds well.  But the game is a little passsive.  You can only
go where it lets you, you can only fly the chopper to keep it from crashing,
other than that you only control a crosshair.    
Liked: Great controls.
Hated: You'll wish that you could actually fly the chopper.

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Improve: A more interactive Dreamcast sequel would be cool.

RIYL: Dragon's Lair, Space Ace

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Final Words: Even with all of Cobra Command's shortcomings, this is still an
amazing game.  I hadn't played this game in years, but the first game that I 
played gave me a huge rush.  You will love this game if you play it.

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Score
Gameplay: ****
Graphics: ***
Sound/Music: *****
Play Control/Game Design: ***
Personal Opinion: ****
Total: 19 out of 25
Final Score: 76 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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