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Games like Back In Time

Games like Back In Time

Looking for games like Back In Time? Here are top platformer recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Hammer of Pain, Pholee or Transiruby.

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  1. Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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    To get to the past - you have to take a photo in the presentPholee is a colourful game about a Time camera keeper who travels through photos in search of her. Go to the past - visit many incredible locations and meet completely different people who will share with you memories of their lives and the missing artefact. Solve puzzles by changing the time of day, search for pieces of a common puzzle, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pholee.

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  3. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    91% User Score Based on 152 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! Transiruby is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transiruby.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Samsara.

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  5. Rime's Quest is an exciting adventure in the world of the Roman Empire, where an ordinary traveler decides to leave his everyday life and go on a dangerous journey. During the game, the player will go on an epic quest full of interesting events, riddles and encounters with numerous enemies. You will explore amazing locations, paying attention to details and revealing the secrets of ancient ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rime's quest.

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  6. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 708 reviews

    In this exploration-heavy 2D action game, use your demon sword to interfere with the past, create platforms, and shield yourself from danger to explore a dystopian cyberpunk world depicted in gorgeously animated pixel art. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLADECHIMERA.

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  7. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 372 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alwa's Legacy.

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  8. PRESENTATION: This is a classic 2D retro RPG in the vein of Skyfall, Ashes of Immortality and Last Heroes.FEATURES: Rich and well developed world and lore Unique characters each with their point of views and motivations, making for an intricate plot Over 10 hours of gameplay Sidequests to complete Quest Journal to track your progress Full Mouse SupportSUMMARY: The Ecclesia is a Holy Order wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reborn Souls.

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  9. Explore a world of secrets and opposition at every turn, and smash through it in fast-paced top-down combat! This game is a short 2–3 hour experience that aims for high quality of life, worldbuilding, and gameplay without demanding weeks of your time! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gears of Dissent.

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  10. Violet Mind and The Mysterious IslandEstimated Playtime: ~15 hours Bosses: 30+ epic encounters Step into the role of Violet Mind, a unicorn gifted with powerful elemental magic and now trapped with his friends inside a strange pocket world beyond reality. What began as a curious portal leads to a dark, gruesome and twisting island filled with secrets, abandoned places and caring Leader that will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet Mind and The Mysterious Island.

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  11. Embark on an epic journey inspired by the profound depths of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy' and the mysterious, cosmic dread of H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate through a world where classical myth meets unspeakable horror, and every step takes you closer to the dark truths lurking beyond the Void. In a classic 8-bit adventure filled with pixel art charm and Immersive challenges Soulkeeper: Descend into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven & Hell vs The Void.

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Plungeez is a non-linear puzzle adventure set in a vast underground world. Explore an interconnected labyrinth where every room challenges your logic and every secret reveals a new path. No combat—just the joy of discovery and the satisfaction of solving complex puzzles in a captivating pixel art style. A mystery story set in the sewers of Salvador, Brazil If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plungeez.

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  13. 《Phil and Leonardo》is a 2D platformer where you’ll control both the blind elder Phil and the piglet Leonardo to explore the world. Leonardo isn’t just an ordinary piglet—he suddenly appeared when Phil was pulled into this otherworld. Is it a coincidence, or... Sometimes Leonardo acts as a mount to carry Phil around; other times, he becomes a shield to block attacks and protect Phil from harm. Thou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phil and Leonardo.

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  14. Aeon Tempus is a cinematic action‑adventure steeped in real history. You play a time‑traveling researcher solving mysteries across ancient civilizations—uncover artifacts, navigate political intrigue, and rewrite the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Tempus.

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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Exographer is an exploration game based in science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planetoid, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues. Travel to a strange planetoid Accompany InI, on a rescue mission in an alien world. Discover the remains of an extinct c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exographer.

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  17. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olija.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 8,102 reviews

    As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Messenger.

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  19. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 4,036 reviews

    Owlboy is a platform/action-adventure video game created by Norwegian developer D-Pad Studio. Explore a vibrantly crafted pixel world in this flying adventure platformer. Being a mute, Otus struggles living up to the expectations of owl-hood. Things spiral from bad to worse with the sudden appearance of sky pirates. What follows is a journey through monster infested ruins, with unexpected encounte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Owlboy.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

    On the desolate moon of Lorian V, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Song.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    84% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Earth Headquarters lost contact with a remote colony on the unremarkable planet VL-744, and you, Major, along with your trusty war machine, were sent on a seemingly completely ordinary reconnaissance mission to find out the fate of the colony. What awaits you on this godforsaken planet? What depths will you have to visit, how many will you have to kill, and what secrets will you uncover? Exciting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steelborn.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonlight Pulse.

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  25. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Experience an action packed adventure as Bugsy, a cockroach with a hammer who loves exploring. A lizardman kidnaps Bugsy's friend Mayo while mumbling about needing a new sacrifice, and an earthquake triggers, causing Bugsy to tumble into an further into uncharted depths.Searching for Mayo and the mysterious lizardman, Bugsy discovers a maze-like labyrinth full of crumbling ruins, mysterious relics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insect Adventure.

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  26. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    80% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    Murder bosses, collect and equip their skulls. A pixel-perfect platformer focused on exploration and hard but fair combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zapling Bygone.

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  27. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

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  28. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Peer into the future in this time-travelling metroidvania. Then rewind time and use your knowledge of future events to discover new paths. It's a classic 2D action-adventure revamped with modern sensibilities and time-loop mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vision Soft Reset.

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  29. Budukutua: A Simple Big Adventure is a hand-crafted platform and exploration game where simplicity hides a great journey. Play as an apprentice on a quest to become the Great Master, traveling through a vibrant world filled with life, mysteries, and danger. Darkness has extinguished the three Light Crystals. To restore balance, you must explore diverse lands, help others, and use different mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUDUKUTUA.

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  30. “Once you open the book… there is no way back.” A mysterious, ancient book chooses you and pulls you into a forgotten world where magic is real, and the past refuses to stay buried. In Daimiens: Town of Witches, you step into the role of a young witch whose fate is sealed the moment the book is opened. Transported to the 17th century, you will explore a dark and atmospheric world filled with sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAIMIENS TOWN OF WITCHES.

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  31. The Dark Lord won. Now what? Find out in this quirky 2D action-adventure where fluid combat meets time-twisting exploration. Shift the seasons, reshape the world, solve clever puzzles, and get swept up in a heartfelt story full of oddball characters and darkly funny charm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pumpkin Paradox.

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  32. Sometimes I try to remember the old house. My sister’s face. How we used to play, how I nursed her when she was sick… But my mind always drags me back — to that day. The day the fire took everything. My childhood burned with that house. The memories… twisted. Fragments. After we moved, my parents never spoke of it. As if silence could bury the truth. But I know. It was no accident. If your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sketchbook.

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  33. Support Us! About the Game Godshard Chronicles is a top-down action RPG based in the world of the Godshard series of novels. Inspired by the likes of Lunar: Silver Star Story, the Mana series, and the Zelda series, Godshard Chronicles combines exciting action combat together with a meaningful storyline choices and a beautiful musical score! Join Adanna and Ruby as the pair progress throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Godshard Chronicles.

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  34. Oblation is a story rich rogue like which main character can use his blood as a weapon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oblation.

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  35. You Alone Can Defeat Evil is a gripping and challenging 2D top-down action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Alone Can Defeat Evil.

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  36. Puzzle-metroidvania game set in a prehistoric world with a twist of sci-fi. Master the ability to change the weather, altering the environment and battles. Craft unique gear and weapons, and explore hidden secrets as you journey through humor-filled stone age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neanderthallica.

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  37. 《Space Travel:Chronicles》 Genre: Pixel Narrative · Choice-Driven · Single-Player Story Features: Suspenseful Time Paradox · 200+ Dialogue Choices · Zero-Combat Immersive Experience Current Version: Complete Chapters 1-2 (Chapters 3-4 in Development, Free Update)   ◆ Game Introduction "When unfamiliar objects suddenly appear in your room, and your mother insists you have a 'sister yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Travel:Chronicles.

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  38. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Malevolent Madness invites players into a tension-filled horror adventure, offering an experience rich in mystery and puzzles. A mysterious time machine unleashes extraordinary powers that could disrupt the balance between universes, but this discovery becomes a significant threat to humanity in the wrong hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolent Madness.

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  39. TONYA THE KILLER “Who are you?” “I don't know. But I'm here now.” STORY The world is broken. Lawless. Trustless. And in the midst of this decay, a woman appears—Tonya. Nobody knows where she came from. She never talks about it. All she wants is a place to rest, a town to call home. What she finds instead... is another broken system. Tonya enters a dusty town ruled by a sheriff who c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tonya The Killer.

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  40. This is a RPG Open World game, in this game ,you kill animals and beast of prey,and some small games can play. the story is An another world hunter comming to this world. equipment and more skill can use, diffrent skill in skillbar can give different game experience to you. 3 bosses wait you defeat. you need avoid the damage skill,and attack them。 Mining system and story is also in this game. In … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter Legends.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    A very short adventure in which you will explore a futuristic world and a handsome deck. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descenso.

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  42. Two intergalactic freelancers, Jacob and Ethan, are on a routine travel through space delivering supplies to faraway galaxies. On their way back home they make one last stop to a small, remote planet. There they meet a group of researchers who are studying the planet and trying to figure out its mysterious history. Not everything is quite as it seems, though. Strange things start to happen and n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Esferia: Araxis.

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  43. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Immerse yourself in this strange Colorless World. Unleash new mechanics and defeat obstacles, monsters, and bosses. As you unravel a hidden story told between the lines that will shape your ultimate destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorless World.

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  44. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania focused on fast movement, double and triple jumps, and the freedom to climb any vertical surface, including enemies to punch them in the face. Embark on a journey to punch people I hate, those responsible for the hellscape we live in. Collect coins, increase your stats, and combine elemental upgrades to become unstoppable as your freeze, burn, poison, and electrocut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roid Chimp.

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  45. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and team up in local co-op as you battle the powerful Elemental Lords and explore the wondrous world of Wyn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Blush.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    In UNDIVINE you take the role of a nameless traveler who apparently, seeks salvation. He arrives at the village of Tessalem, a place being engulfed by a giant abyss and it's your task to enter the chasm and unravel its mysteries. Previously known as "Shadows of Tessalem", Undivine has grown so much in terms of its story and mechanics that a new name was needed to reflect its new approach. A demo i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undivine.

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  47. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Awakening Sarah is an immersive adventure game that invites you to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of dreams. Play as Sarah, a young girl with an extraordinary gift - the ability to delve into her own dreams and unravel the mysteries that lie within. As Sarah awakens in a mysterious dream world, she finds herself confronted with surreal places and enigmatic puzzles that refle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakening Sarah.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravethorn.

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  49. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 37 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells the tale of personal development and the psychology of fear. Join protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in the last place he'd have thought to look... Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using protagonist John's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Pencil.

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  50. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 400 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 9 reviews

    Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possessor(s).

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