Play Linus Spacehead's-cosmic-crusade Online

Linus Spacehead's Cosmic Crusade came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, published by Codemasters. It was part of that later wave of NES games where developers were trying out more varied concepts, moving beyond the straightforward platformers that defined the console's earlier years.

You control Linus, an alien who needs to earn enough Linobucks for a new spaceship and camera. The main goal is to travel across different planets, completing tasks and trading items to gather the required funds. The game is structured screen by screen, with exploration and simple combat against odd creatures using a basic projectile. You also talk to other characters to get hints or trade objects, which is essential for progress. The pacing is deliberate, and some of the logic for what to do next can be obscure, making it a challenging game to figure out without guidance. Playing it feels like piecing together a strange, low budget intergalactic road trip.