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Playthrough of Cosmic Spacehead, Codemasters' 1993 platformer for the Sega Master System.

Cosmic Spacehead, developed and published by Codemasters in 1993, is an adventure-platform hybrid that blends point-and-click-style puzzle solving with brief platforming sequences. Originally conceived as Linus Spacehead’s Cosmic Crusade for the NES, the Master System release refined the formula by adding features such as mid-jump direction changes, making the platform segments more accessible ([Wikipedia][1], [Wikipedia][2]).

At its core, the game revolves around Linus, an alien from the planet Linoleum who is determined to return to Earth—this time with photographic evidence of his previous sojourn. The narrative unfolds through three distinct areas: Linoleum, where Linus must acquire equipment to begin his adventure; Detroitica, where he procures a vehicle; and an abandoned space station where he seeks fuel—all tied together through a point-and-click exploration system.

Gameplay alternates between two modes. In the adventure portions, the player interacts with environments and characters by using commands like look, give, talk, pick up, and use. These segments are where the primary puzzle-solving occurs, often requiring creative thinking to progress. Intersperse with these are short platforming stages during Linus’s travel between locations. Here, he must avoid enemies and pitfalls, and can collect items that grant extra lives, though he is one-hit fragile, encouraging cautious navigation.

On the Master System, the game retains its cartoonish aesthetic, though not as richly detailed as its Amiga or Genesis counterparts. Still, the presentation offers a colorful, whimsical feel reminiscent of classic Saturday morning cartoons. The puzzles—quirky and occasionally surprising—often yield memorable moments, ranging from using a balloon to distract a monster to gathering strange items like a fake driver’s license to enter a bumper car contest.

While the overall structure offers a charming, nostalgic experience, some players may find the game overly linear, with many items usable only in a single predefined way. This can limit the sense of discovery, especially for those accustomed to more open-ended puzzle design. On balance, however, the game’s unique blend of mild platforming and inventory-based puzzles, wrapped in Codemasters' signature offbeat humor, offers a distinctive alternative to more conventional genre titles.

In summary, Cosmic Spacehead for the Sega Master System is a quirky and memorable adventure that stands out for its playful tone and unique puzzle-platform hybrid design. Ideal for players who appreciate lighthearted, character-driven puzzles and don’t mind that the platforming is limited to short, careful sections, the game delivers a distinct, if not groundbreaking, experience.