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1998PlayStation

You pilot your starfighter through the organic, biomechanical levels of the Bydo, with the series' first full 3D environments stepping in for the classic flat look. Its demanding enemy patterns and the Force pod's mix of weapons reward precise timing and quick decisions.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Challenging difficulty

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1995USK 12PC

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A frantic Treasure run-and-gun with a gauntlet of boss fights, fast gunplay and a flexible weapon loadout. It is extremely demanding, rewarding pattern memorization and precise reflexes.

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R-Type Final 2

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You pilot your starship through waves of enemies and projectiles, picking from a range of weapons in this modernized take on the classic side-scrolling shooter. Its 3D-rendered stages keep the demanding, pattern-reading gameplay of the original intact.

Mighty No. 9

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A 2D run-and-gun platformer in the vein of classic Mega Man: as the robot Beck you jump through twelve stages, blast enemies and absorb their powers with a dash attack. It is widely regarded as an uneven execution of its promising concept.

Mega Man 11

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The classic run-and-gun platformer returns with a fresh 2.5D look: you beat Robot Masters, take their weapons and tackle tight, precise stages. The new Double Gear system lets you slow time or boost your firepower.

Gunstar Heroes

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A frantic Mega Drive run-and-gun with mix-and-match weapons, explosive boss fights and wild set pieces. The chaos is even better in two-player co-op.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

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A fast, old-school 2D action platformer where you play as Gunvolt and his rival Copen, tagging enemies and unleashing flashy lock-on attacks. It emphasizes tight stages, boss fights and score chasing with an anime flavor.

Mega Man X5

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A classic 2D run-and-gun platformer where you play as X or Zero through eight stages against Reploid bosses while a falling space colony threatens Earth. Hero choice, boss weaknesses and a ticking clock add variety and pressure.

Mega Man X6

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A fast 2D action platformer with robot bosses, selectable stage order and swappable armor parts. Known for its steep, sometimes unfair difficulty and the Nightmare system.

Bleed 2

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A fast-paced arcade action game where heroine Wryn shoots, dodges, reflects bullets and slows time. It centers on a string of boss fights in pixel art style with a tongue-in-cheek tone.

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