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A legendary side-scrolling shooter where you pilot the R-9 fighter against the Bydo Empire. The chargeable beam, the detachable Force pod and punishing level design demand memorization and precise reflexes.
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A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.
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A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.
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A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.
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An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.
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A collection of all seven arcade Gradius games in 18 versions, including the Gradius III AM Show Version making its home console debut. Classic side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups with the power-up bar, precise dodging and steep difficulty.
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A legendary arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight endless robot waves alone while rescuing the last humans. Frantic, punishing and built purely around reflexes.
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A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.
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A fast arcade arena slasher set in the neon-soaked pixel streets of Mega-Tokyo, where every hit is lethal. Akane fights waves of yakuza with sword and gun, demanding sharp reflexes.
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DeadCore is a fast first-person platformer with guns, in which you climb a massive, fog-shrouded tower. Precise jumping, timing and speedrun appeal take center stage, wrapped in a dreamlike sci-fi atmosphere.
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A brutal 2D run-and-gun shooter in the classic Contra mold, packed with relentless bosses and punishing difficulty. Bill Rizer seeks revenge and the truth in a sci-fi setting, with a ranking system and multiple endings encouraging replays.
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