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Marvel Cosmic Invasion offers more content than most other beat ’em ups, with plenty of optional challenges to complete beyond just finishing the main story.
Each level in Marvel Cosmic Invasion has three unique challenges, often involving using specific heroes in certain ways. These challenges can be tough, but here’s how to complete them all.
New York City, Road To Annihilation
Image: Nova flying over swarming bugs in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Hit 3 enemies with a single web-swing kick using Spider-Man | Wait for a crowd to gather, jump, and attack to web-swing, hitting three enemies at once. |
| Defeat 10 enemies using Nova’s Energy Beam | Use Nova’s projectile attack to take out enemies. Softening them with punches first makes this easier. |
| Avoid damage from swarming bugs | Flying heroes like Nova can stay in the air to avoid the bugs, making this challenge straightforward if you pick the right hero. |
Helicarrier, Operation Jailbreak
Image: Helicarrier turrets in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Hit 3 enemies with a single electro-charge attack using Iron Man | Hold down the attack button to perform the electric orb attack when several enemies are nearby. |
| Toss 5 enemies into a pit using Captain America | Use Captain America’s shield throw to knock enemies off the edges—wait for the elevator section where enemies spawn in tight groups. |
| Defeat 15 enemies using Helicarrier’s turrets | Activate turrets by hitting them when they appear, then let them shoot enemies as you proceed. |
Savage Land, Rumble In The Jungle
Image: Dinosaur stampede in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Defeat 5 enemies using She-Hulk’s throw | Use She-Hulk’s grab move to throw enemies into pits; the level has plenty of opportunities with pits around. |
| Hit 5 enemies with Storm’s special attack | Use Storm’s lightning attack when enough enemies are close, especially in the second half of the level. |
| Avoid damage from the dinosaur stampede | Play as Storm and dodge the red warning signals when dinosaurs charge, staying airborne to avoid damage. |
Wakanda, Battle For Birnin Zana
Image: Wakanda cells with mutants.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Defeat the mission’s boss using Black Panther | Deal the final blow to Klaww while playing as Black Panther. |
| Hit 3 enemies with a single shield throw using Captain America | Wait until enemies are grouped before throwing the shield to ricochet it between them. |
| Destroy bug pods before they spawn 25 enemies | Destroy the green bug pods as they appear to prevent them from releasing more enemies. |
| Note: There are only two mutants to free; smash all cells you come across during your path. |
Blue Area Of The Moon, Full Moon Of The Insectoids
Image: Dinosaur stampede in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Defeat 5 enemies with a single special attack from Storm | Use Storm’s area lightning attack when enemy groups are clustered. |
| Defeat 10 enemies with Wolverine’s feral throw | Use Wolverine’s grab-and-throw attack on enemies, which counts even if you just latch onto them and mash the attack button afterward. |
| Rescue all mutants | Smash all cells with mutants inside, with only two mutants total in this level. |
| Avoid damage from the dinosaur stampede | Use Storm or another flying hero to dodge the charging dinosaurs, avoiding damage when they give warning signals. |
Wakanda, Return Of The King
Image: Wakanda scene with missing cosmic cubes.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Defeat the mission’s boss using Wolverine | Deal the final blow to Phoenix while playing as Wolverine. |
| Defeat 10 enemies with Nova’s special attack | Use Nova’s explosion attack on groups of enemies. |
| Avoid damage from Galactus’ debris | Watch for Galactus’ debris flying through the background and avoid their impact zones. |
| Capture the Cosmic Cube while dealing with Galactus’ interference | Use agile characters like Spider-Man or Rocket to hit enemies before Galactus can eliminate them with debris. |
Hala, The Kree/Bugs War
Image: Kree drones and bug pods.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Defeat 5 enemies with Rocket Raccoon’s grenades | Fling grenades, aiming for elemental or big damage effects. |
| Defeat 10 enemies with Captain America’s shield throw | Throw the shield at enemies, ricocheting when enough foes are present. |
| Complete the first section undetected | Use ranged characters to destroy drones before they spot you, especially in the narrow corridors of the Bifrost. |
The Great Experiment at Sanctuary II
Image: Sanctuary II defense systems.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Perform 10 parries with Phyla-Vell | Parry enemy attacks with her heavy move, which has a slightly different timing—try against all enemies you face. |
| Defeat 10 enemies with Iron Man’s special attack | Use Iron Man’s explosive blast on weaker enemies or groups to rack up kills. |
| Avoid damage from Sanctuary II’s attack systems | Watch the floor markings when the defense fires, and avoid standing in the danger zones. |
Fort Galactus, Free The Eater of Worlds
Image: Galactus debris and cosmic destruction.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Use Cosmic Ghost Rider’s machine guns to defeat 10 enemies | Unleash his rapid-fire attack to take out small or weak enemies easily. |
| Throw Captain America’s shield at 10 enemies | Use the shield to knock foes into pits or across the screen repeatedly. |
| Survive without detection through the first part | Stay hidden or destroy drones with ranged attacks, especially if you control a flying hero. |
The Hive
Image: Larvae and spider-like creatures.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Hit 5 enemies with one Nova special attack | Use Nova’s explosive attack to hit groups of small enemies simultaneously. |
| Slash 5 enemies with Phyla-Vell’s cosmic attack | Use her heavy cosmic slash attack on multiple enemies when they are grouped. |
| Avoid larva goo attacks | Identify the spider-like creatures in the background and stay agile to dodge their goo spit, best done with flying characters or ranged attacks. |
The Final Rooftop Battle
Image: Cosmic storm and meteor shower.
| Challenge | How To Complete |
|---|---|
| Toss 5 enemies into pits | Use character attacks to throw enemies into pits located throughout the final level. |
| Defeat the boss using Nova | Deal the final blow to Annihilus with Nova’s energy attack at the level’s end. |
| Dodge Annihilus’ meteors | Avoid the falling meteors by moving when warning signals appear, staying in safe zones or transforming flight mode. |
This guide should help you complete all the optional challenges in Marvel Cosmic Invasion, ensuring you get the most out of the game’s content.




