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Katakis is a classic 1988 side-scrolling shoot 'em up where you fly your ship through a machine-ruled fortress. Expect punishing difficulty, power-ups and pure arcade action.

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Sci-fi setting

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Space Elite Force

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2018PCNintendo Switch88 % positive2.99 €

A frantic side-scrolling space shooter packed with explosions, boss fights and plenty of upgrades. You fight through short, demanding runs of space combat against the Klyvu.

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