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Looking for games like Knightmare? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES, Justice Ninja Casey or Battle Wings.

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  1. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 135 reviews

    Twinkle Star Sprites is a 1996 competitive scrolling shooter arcade game originally created by ADK. It was ADK's last production for the Neo-Geo platform. The gameplay, which can be characterized as a combination of a fixed shooter and a versus puzzle game, uses combinations of shots, as well as timed power-ups to attempt to damage the opponent. These attacks also serve as counters to the opponent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TWINKLE STAR SPRITES.

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  2. The 16-bit classic comes to the West for the very first time!   An unremarkable princess in an unremarkable castle has been kidnapped by a group of mysterious ninjas. Luckily for her, a young ninja named Casey is aware of the situation, and embarks on a mission to save her because... he is the Ninja of Justice!   Join Casey and learn the art of ninjutsu as he explores a land full of secrets an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Justice Ninja Casey.

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  3. 39%Game Brain Score
    39% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Battle Wings, known in Japan either as B-Wing (ビー・ウィング) or B-Wings (ビー・ウィングズ), is a vertically scrolling shooter first released as an arcade game by Data East in 1984. The game was ported by Data East to the Family Computer in 1986, and was Data East's very first home release for this platform. The game consists of 45 levels (30 in the Family Computer version), and no background story or plot is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Wings.

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  4. The Tyrant's fleet has swallowed six sectors. Someone has to fly into the light — better if you don't fly alone. Neon Tyrant is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up in the spirit of the classics, rebuilt around one idea: co-op that actually means something. TOGETHERNESS IS A MECHANIC Bond beams — fly close to a wingmate and your shields regenerate twice as fast, kills score more, and defensive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Tyrant.

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  5. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons takes everything you love about classic metroidvanias and brings them together with a cooperative, modern twist! Join Pampas and Selene as they collect powerful artifacts, overcome monsters, demons, and a vengeful evil with the help of the gods themselves! Features Experience the Retro 8-bit Adventure: Control both Pampas & Selene, swapping between them to conqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons.

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  6. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VASARA Collection.

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  7. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 33 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Join ogre sisters Ran, Hana, and Yume, and their feline mentor, Iroha, in a battle against fairytale folkheroes-turned-villains via this action-packed tongue-in-cheek 2D beat-em-up romp set in modern-day Japan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ogre Tale.

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  8. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, stability
    94% User Score Based on 1,861 reviews

    Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.Unlike most top-down shooters, which give multiple players a shared pool of lives or continues, Jamestow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jamestown.

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  9. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    Can you reclaim your ancestors’ land? Evil forces have taken over the once fertile land of Fortiana. You are the only one who can storm the castles and claw it back from the hordes of dragons. Experience a new type of strategy and arcade game. Fence off parts of the battlefield to corner your enemies. Collect catapults and power-ups to besiege the fortresses and take on dragons. But beware! As yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortix.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 332 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 11 reviews

    Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathsmiles.

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  11. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 347 reviews

    Micro Mages is a platformer developed for the original 8-bit NES console. Play solo or with up to 4 players simultaneously. Compete over score or cooperate to overcome challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Mages.

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  12. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Originally released in 1986, Knightmare is one of the many classic games produced by Konami for the MSX. It’s the first in a trilogy of games with each edition opting for a different style of gameplay throughout the series. You play as Popolon and your Mission is to rescue Aphrodite from the clutches of the evil Prince of Darkness. You have to fight your way through 8 levels of enemies and bosses … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightmare - Amiga Port.

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  13. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    86% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    The Legendary Fighting Game That Captivated the World Returns—Now on Mobile! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMURAI SHODOWN R.

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  14. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A great commander ruled an eastern plain for a long time, but his mind completely changed one day. He formed a mysterious army under his command and took several women as hostages to his palace. His evil power extended to his neighbouring countries and the princess of western country, fell into his hand. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TENGAI.

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  16. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    ◆ The return of a hardcore and sexy sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter! Players can obtain and power up two types of main shots and six types of sub-weapons. Utilize special techniques such as the "Weapon Crash", which temporarily boosts sub-weapons, and the "Boost" ability, which lets you momentarily accelerate to dodge enemy attacks. Master these skills to suppress the onco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STEAM-HEART'S Saturn Tribute.

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  17. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 132 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    This collection features 18 versions across all 7 arcade titles in the series, including the first-ever appearance of Gradius III AM Show Version on home consoles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRADIUS ORIGINS.

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  19. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 3,016 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounty of One.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    84% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell. The game features several multiplayer modes such as co-op survival, demons vs. humans and demonizer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted: Hells Reach.

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  22. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    CAN YOU SAVE THE SCIENTISTS ON APOXUS PRIME? PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate is a twin-stick shooter with equal elements of action and puzzle solving. Saving scientists and uncovering the mysteries of an ill-fated research trip requires you to study and manipulate your environment! Blast through rock, grapple huge blocks of ice, detonate explosive gas or unleash torrents of water, lava, magnetic oil … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate.

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  23. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 221,332 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 9 reviews

    Outfit the character of your choice with new heads and skins in the Collector’s Edition Pack. This pack also includes the Contraband Sky Rocket Grenade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Borderlands 2.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 268 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

    Knight Squad is an insane 1 to 8 players chaotic arena friendship destroyer. Take on current friends and future frenemies in any of the incredibly fun game modes, ranging from Last Man Standing to Medieval soccer. All of that using only weapons from the middle age… and laser guns… and miniguns If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Squad.

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  25. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Riverbond is a voxel-based action-adventure game set in a collapsing world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riverbond.

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  26. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 658 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Break through ceilings, rescue princesses and escape boiling lava as you slash your way to the top of the Knightmare Tower! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightmare Tower.

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  27. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    88% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    Here comes a shoot-em-up game with a unique theme, tentacles! Defeat gigantic monster girls using a powerful bullet counter system! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tenta Shooter.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    80% User Score Based on 782 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Hoard is an action game about dragons and their treasure, coming to PlayStation 3, PSP (PlayStation Portable), PC, and Mac in September 2010! HOARD is a trademark of Big Sandwich Games, Inc. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOARD.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,360 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CastleStorm.

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  30. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 4,450 reviews
    Critic Score 58%Based on 22 reviews

    Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. Earn Steam achievements, complete missions and compete against your friends for the top scores in the leaderboards. It's time to join the assault, Spartan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halo: Spartan Assault.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 1,598 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    An upgraded version of Metal Slug 2 (Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I), titled Metal Slug X, was released in March 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS. It fixed slowdown problems from the original game, and increased the difficulty. Metal Slug X also introduced some new elements to the game system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAL SLUG X.

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  32. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 201 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    2018 marked the 40th anniversary of legendary studio SNK! To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, a variety of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age are coming back together in one anthology on Xbox One. SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION is packed full of retro games and a treasure trove of features! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 357 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Larva Mortus is a fast-paced action horror game that has you hunting monsters of the supernatural in a dark and ominous atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares. A horrific atmosphere goes hand in hand with furious action packed splatter fest. Everything accompanied by creepy, first class soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Larva Mortus.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon Dancer.

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  35. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 427 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 18 reviews

    The Disney Afternoon Collection brings together six retro games from Capcom into one colourful new package. The games feature a number of beloved characters from memorable 80s and 90s Disney TV shows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Disney Afternoon Collection.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    75% User Score Based on 53 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Get ready for Rocket Riot, an action-packed, side-scrolling, 8-bit shooter where the rockets and the fun never stops! With over 200 levels and over 300 characters, blowing things up has just reached a new level of awesome! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Riot.

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  37. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 4,190 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Army 4: Dead War.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    87% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    The collection has over 50 retro classics to experience across every genre; arcade action, shooters, beat’em ups, puzzlers, old favourites and hidden gems, with a raft of modern features. These include online multiplayer, achievements, mirror modes, rewind and save states meaning players old and new should find revisiting these great games an absolute Sonic 3D Blast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SEGA Genesis Classics.

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  39. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    54% User Score Based on 204 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 5 reviews

    8 Konami arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.

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  40. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 266 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Grand Theft Auto 2 is an open world action-adventure video game. It is the sequel to Grand Theft Auto, part of the Grand Theft Auto series. The open world design lets players freely roam Anywhere City, the setting of the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Theft Auto 2.

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  41. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    84% User Score Based on 414 reviews

    Take a bow and kill hordes of orcs in the epic town defense game. You can play alone to conquer the leaderboards or unite with other assassins in online co-op mode. PS. Be careful to avoid massive axes thrown at you by orc warriors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elven Assassin.

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  42. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 166 reviews

    Raiden III Digital Edition is a revival of the classic Raiden series of scrolling shooter games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raiden III Digital Edition.

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  43. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 150 reviews

    Sixteen levels (in four groups of four) await you in this long-developed Bitmap Brothers title. The basic gameplay is similar to Gauntlet, but in an open air setting, with bridges across rivers and such in the maps. The visuals are in the 'metallic and blue' style the Bitmaps appeared to favor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soldiers of Fortune.

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  44. HARD EDGE is back as a 4v4 real-time tactical card battler! Combine strategic deck-building with simultaneous team actions. Every turn, draw cards to shoot, throw, or defend. Sacrifice cards to move in a high-stakes tactical "WAR ZONE." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hard Edge - War Zone.

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  45. Featured in major media:Yahoo! JAPAN News / dmenu News / Rakuten Infoseek News Game*Spark / Dengeki Online / AUTOMATON GEMATSU / Time Extension / Final Weapon / NicheGamer / Filmogaz / Jogos Matsuri / Foro 3D "Discovery" through "Adventure": Save the World!This game is a "Gimmick-Driven Action Shooter" that blends the excitement of classic retro shooters with deep … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to XeGrader plus.

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  46. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Dragon Blaze is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released in 2000 by Psikyo. It was ported in 2004 to the PlayStation 2 as part of the Psikyo Shooting Collection Vol. 3:Sol Divide & Dragon Blaze compilation. The game was later also released on its own for the PS2 in Europe by 505 Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Blaze.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Engage in an epic battle to save the realm from the clutches of darkness in Legacy of Evil, a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up that puts you in command of a formidable band of legendary RPG heroes. Assemble a diverse party of warriors, mages, rogues, and more, each with unique abilities and skills. Embark on a heroic quest to vanquish the sinister Count Dravlo Stradic, a once-noble man cursed by dark f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy Of Evil.

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  49. Finnigan Fox is a 2D action platformer with fun RPG elements. Inspired by the glorious days of 16-bit platformers, Finnigan Fox presents classic gameplay in beautiful, colorful, hi-res graphics with a difficulty level adapted to modern sensibilities--meaning it’s not so brutally hard! A FOX LIKE NO OTHER Play as our titular hero, a clever red fox named Finnigan. Run and leap your way across the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finnigan Fox.

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  50. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 526 reviews

    Free movement ship control while the screen advances automatically. Single fire button. Collect stars to obtain temporary special shots. Collected fruits award points that can be converted into extra lives. Modes: practice, score attack (single life), adjustable difficulty If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platypus Reclayed.

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