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An early classic by Jordan Mechner in which a nameless fighter storms Akuma's fortress to rescue Princess Mariko. Fluidly animated one-on-one duels of punches and kicks demand good timing and reflexes.
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A classic arcade action platformer where a ninja and his dog take on terrorists through short, demanding stages with shuriken and sword. A sequel to Shinobi that rewards reflexes and memorization.
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Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.
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91 %
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A classic Konami arcade run-and-gun in which you fight through an enemy military base as a lone soldier, relying on quick reflexes, a knife and pickup weapons.
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91 % 2.39 €
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A minimalist rhythm platformer where you guide a square over obstacles with one-button jumps timed to the music. Brutally hard with instant restarts, and the PC version adds a level editor.
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A classic 16-bit Sega ninja platformer where you play Joe Musashi, slicing through tight, punchy stages with shuriken, sword and ninja magic against a criminal syndicate. Known for its great soundtrack and demanding action.
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88 %
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An early Konami arcade classic that helped lay the foundation for modern fighting games: as kung-fu fighter Lee, you defeat a series of opponents with different weapons and styles in short, reflex-driven duels.
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88 %
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A classic 1982 arcade shooter where you fly a jet up a river non-stop, blowing up bridges while managing fuel and dodging enemies. Simple premise with fast, reflex-driven play.
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86 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
An unconventional 3D sword-fighting classic set in feudal Japan with no life bars: a single well-placed hit can decide a duel. Realistic weapons, stances and injuries make every fight tense and deadly.
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86 %
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A classic arcade light-gun shooter where you play a cop blasting criminals in quick succession while avoiding civilians. Its early polygonal graphics and fast, reflex-driven pacing influenced later rail shooters like Time Crisis and House of the Dead.
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86 % 12.49 €
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A fast side-scrolling action game where you switch colors to dodge obstacles and collect items. Quick reflexes and fast thinking decide your success.
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