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Seibu Kaihatsu/MOSS’ Raiden franchise has earned its place in the STG pantheon, thanks to meticulously polished play and that iconic plasma laser. This definitive edition stives to improve on an already distinguished shooter, with several ...
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With a roster of eye-catching rivals and a briskly-paced game of Texas Hold’em, Poker Pretty Girls Battle: Fantasy World Edition feels like four-of-a-kind on Switch, especially given the game’s reasonable price point. There are few ...
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The weekly scheduling of recruiting and training monsters, enhancing trapping technologies, and building up the boss makes Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager a vocation worth seeking out. But look over the work ...
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With art, music, and coding by respected industry veterans, Battle Axe in a refreshing throwback to ’90-era gaming in every way but pricing. As the industry grows older, arcade-style experiences are becoming increasingly rare. Sure, ...
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