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A classic side-scrolling platform action game where an axe-wielding hero fights through fantasy stages, leaps over pits and defeats bosses. A power-up-able lightning spell and pickups add some variety.
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A classic Touhou bullet-hell shooter where you weave through dense danmaku patterns as a shrine maiden. The Faith-meter scoring system and memorable soundtrack make it a fan favorite.
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