Cosmo Police Galivan is a sci-fi action game by Nichibutsu that combines side-scrolling platforming with light RPG elements. As Galivan, the last of the space police, you must infiltrate the evil Aku organization’s base to save the galaxy. Players start in human form but can transform into a heavily armored battle suit by collecting Power Crystals. The game features an experience point system where defeating enemies increases your level and unlocks new weapons. Explore vast, multi-directional scrolling levels including caves, tech-rooms, and underwater zones. With its deep exploration and character progression, Galivan is a classic example of the 'Metroidvania' style emerging in the late 80s.