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198X is a love letter to the arcade era: several short retro-style games spanning beat 'em up, shmup, racing and ninja action, tied together by a heartfelt pixel-art coming-of-age story about a teenager.
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A fast, neon-soaked rhythm arcade ride that plays like an interactive pop album music video, with each stage switching vehicles and mechanics in time with the soundtrack. Short, intense and full of style, with a poetic story about heartbreak and self-discovery.
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A rail shooter where every shot becomes part of the electronic soundtrack. Abstract neon visuals, rhythm and sound merge into a hypnotic trip through a computer network.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A rhythm-driven rail shooter by Tetsuya Mizuguchi where music, light and color blend into a synesthetic trip. You lock on and fire in time with the beat at abstract enemies across psychedelic cyberspace worlds.
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Asura's Wrath stages an enraged demigod's quest for revenge as an interactive anime series, complete with episodes, credits and wildly over-the-top boss fights. Brawler sections mix with quick-time events, making it feel more like a cinematic experience than a traditional action game.
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Bound is a short, poetic 3D platformer where you dance through an abstract, faceted world that mirrors a pregnant woman's memories. Its strength lies in art direction, music and emotional storytelling rather than challenge.
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A surreal action adventure in which Enoch hunts fallen angels, inspired by the apocryphal Book of Enoch. Its dreamlike, fluid visuals and mix of melee combat and platforming set it apart.
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A meditative arcade flight game where you steer a bird and a fish at once with both sticks, passing through gates until the two merge into a dragon. The love story is told through music and visuals.
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A fast action-platformer where you play a veteran with a grappling prosthetic arm, swinging through a dystopian city, dodging bullets and taking down enemies. Fluid swinging movement is paired with a dark, stylish presentation.
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