Netflix is launching a retro-futuristic puzzle game, The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, to coincide with the release of its upcoming sci-fi adventure film, The Electric State. Launching March 18th, just days after the film's March 14th premiere, the game serves as a prequel, exploring the childhood of key characters Chris and Michelle, played by Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown respectively, in the film directed by the Russo brothers.
This isn't a simple movie adaptation; Kid Cosmo offers a unique "game-within-a-game" experience, developed by BUCK Games (creators of the popular Steam game Let's! Revolution!) in collaboration with AGBO. Expect engaging puzzle adventures reminiscent of the WarioWare series, but with a distinct 80s aesthetic. Set in 1985 Wichita, Kansas, the game unfolds over five years, revealing the backstory leading up to the film's events. Players will collect modules, repair Kid Cosmo's ship, and solve puzzles to uncover the mysteries of this strange world.
The Electric State: Kid Cosmo continues Netflix's trend of releasing interactive spin-offs, joining titles like Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales, Too Hot to Handle, Money Heist: Ultimate Choice, and Squid Game: Unleashed. Check out Netflix's growing game catalog on the Google Play Store. And stay tuned for our next article on the new game, Hello Kitty My Dream Store.