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Looking for games like Mud River? Here are top casual shooter recommendations with a science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Space Elite Force, Metal Voyager or Project X: Light Years.

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  1. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Space Elite Force is a frenetic side-scrolling, full of explosions and epic battles against bosses. With its large amount of upgrades and its high level of difficulty, Space Elite Force is the ideal game for anyone who wants frenzied action, quick plays and a few hours of fun. Embark on this battle and help defeat the awful Klyvu race! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force.

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  2. Features: Astral Space Journey: Take on epic bosses and creatures from the unknown as you embark on a mind bending trek into deep space. Original Heavy Metal Soundtrack: Blast enemies by shredding and wailing your astral guitar against a rolling backing track. Butt-loads of unique riffs and jams to destroy your enemies with during your voyage. Features a full original soundtrack from Dante Mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Voyager.

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  3. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    95% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Now UPDATED to an enhanced version — 'RELOADED' — with a brand-new Rogue-lite Career mode! StoryThirty years have passed since the first battle against the alien menace in Project X. Now, the threat has returned—stronger, smarter, and more relentless than ever. Project X: Light Years brings back high-octane, side-scrolling shoot’em-up action as the official successor to the beloved Amiga cla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project X: Light Years.

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  4. A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth.

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  6. Boom Blaster is a hand-drawn, side-scrolling shoot'em up with intense boss fights! Blast your way through each level with a range of weapons and unique hero abilities in this exciting and challenging action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boom Blaster.

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  7. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    98% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    A thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank! Try out the Demo! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos with the free demo of Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstellar Sentinel.

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  8. SKY TOMB is an action-packed 2.5D Shoot 'em Up Reverse Bullet Hell Roguelike with retro influences. This game utilizes a 3D perspective with 2D visuals, wherein you and your ship are posed against immense hordes of bloodthirsty enemies. You are tasked with surviving as long as you can until your ship is destroyed and you start over, unlocking new ships in the process. That's because it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKY TOMB.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPACEMAN.

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  10. Game OverviewUse your highly mod-able ship to progress through classic shmup inspired horizontal stages collecting power-ups and obliterating enemies. Battle through the normal mode, or ramp up the difficulty and challenge yourself with boss battles in this retro shooter where customization is king! The fourth game of the Game Buddy series, this game faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and fee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VERZEUS.

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  11. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Gearbits: Gear Angels is a 2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up. You must defeat the invading alien fleet to save the planet! Your shield will protect you and your weapons can blow away entire squadrons of alien ships. The catch is, your energy depletes fast. You'll be in trouble if it runs out! The shield won't protect you and your attack power is reduced. But at maximum energy, you can fire powerful … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gearbits: Gear Angels.

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  12. Drill through hordes of alien creatures, earn credits, upgrade spaceships, unlock new weapons and fight terrifying alien bosses! Clear four planets from aliens, each planet has its own enemy and background style. Fight different enemies with various behaviours and attack types. Upgrade your spaceships to new tools of destruction like flack cannons, gatling guns and rail rifles! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace of Space.

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  13. Rescue exotic space animals from a corrupt AI in Dr. Spacezoo, a chaotic twin-stick precision shoot-em-up for 1-4 players. Or reduce them to gibs. Your call, monster. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Spacezoo.

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  14. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Play as space warrior in this 2d person sci-fi shooter game. Mission is to kill different enemies like spiders and troopers and end of level destroy big ufo ship and collect skulls If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin Of Aliens.

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  15. SFERA - Action platformer. A mix of 3D and retro 2D graphics. You are an assassin for the SFERA corporation. You are tasked with destroying a gang of robots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SFERA.

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  16. Escape from the asteroid X-474 which has been invaded by aliens. Take your weapons and destroy every enemy who tries to stop you in this amazing arcade style third person shooter game full of action, creatures and explosions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmotroid.

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  17. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    OverviewMutant super soldiers have brought humanity to the brink of destruction through a campaign of brutal mutilation and rampant human breeding. It's up to Layla to protect the chastity of her and allies and bring peace back to Earth! Collect a wide arsenal of futuristic weapons, then run and gun your way through hordes of enemies mowing down everything in sight! Fall pray to the lustious en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Womb Defense Force.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nova Wing.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rush.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 72 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    An intense, arcade-style, 'bullet hell' SHMUP/STG in which you must master a vast array of ridiculous weaponry in order to defeat a race of evil aliens who are intent on abducting innocent civilians and turning them into mutants. Jetboard Joust blends the spirit and intensity of 1980s arcade coin-op SMHUPs with the replayability and tactical elements of hardcore modern roguelikes. Don't expect a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jetboard Joust.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platform/shooter with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure. Sparky is an adorably insane intergalactic bounty hunter who can dash through obstacles, fire his weapons in any direction and even extend his jumps by flapping his long bunny-like ears. Each time he brings down a boss, his connected confidante Shig (half shark, half pig) … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectacular Sparky.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Do you love money? You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to make as much as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vostok Inc.

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  24. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shoot 1UP.

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  25. 14%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    21% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Solar Struggle is an arcade action spaceshooter where the player takes control of one of the nine space ships and experiences a thrilling story of a young pilot in 11 missions or asserts herself/himself against tons of enemies in the skirmish mode. The whole game world is in 3D, but the action takes place on a 2D plane which makes the action and controls really easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solar Struggle.

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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,432 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    In addition to the full game, the Valfaris Digital Deluxe Edition includes the following content: - Valfaris - Digital OST - Valfaris - Digital Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valfaris.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,052 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

    You are Roy Becket, a young pilot with dreams of becoming as skilled as his adoptive father. When a galactic war with an ancient mechanical alien race reaches its boiling point, Roy is forced to spring into action and take control of an otherworldly bipedal war machine in hopes of saving what's left of humanity. Joining Roy is a young girl who claims to have escaped the clutches of the nefarious a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astebreed.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Inspace 2980 is a stylish and dynamic shmup from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INSPACE 2980.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Cross Renovation.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous of levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Promethium.

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  31. Olber’s Paradox is a fast paced side scrolling arcade game set in space. Control a living plasma sphere, destroy glowing enemies, discover hidden power ups, and face a boss after every level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Olbers Paradox.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syder Reloaded.

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  33. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Narcissus is an adrenaline-pumping, top down, action-horror game that puts you in the shoes of the last survivor on a doomed spaceship. The clock is ticking, and danger lurks around every corner If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcissus.

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  34. Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you. Info/Features: Vertical space shooter. 3D graphics. Sci-fi environment. 25 levels. Auto-shooting. Auto-upgrades. No additional purchases required. Please note: no controller… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcade Forever.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Stranded on a futuristic Earth, you and your alien pals need cash to get home! Explore a vibrant 2.5D world, tackle zany taxi missions, and assist quirky characters in this 2.5 D casual platformer. Can you hustle your way to a stellar escape? How do you earn the money? It is up to you. The Player has many activities to choose from Do taxi missions while completing (optional) special request… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFO Taxi.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Urban Escape offers a fast paced parkour game with some action elements in a toon world. Do whatever it takes to progress upwards and onwards. Run on the walls, dash forward, slow the time down, use grapple and jetpack and even a jet! This journey will take you through various locations like the city and even space! Be aware of possible dangers, escape from them and defend yourself with y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Escape.

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  37. A Revolution in the Shoot 'em Up GenreThis game lets you rotate your ship and shoot diagonally at enemies, adding modern controls to retro gameplay. This small change in controls creates a huge difference in gameplay. You'll find this game to be more realistic, more immersive, and more challenging than your typical shoot 'em up game. Hybrid Horizontal / Vertical ShooterThe enemies enter from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders from the Third Dimension.

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  38. A fresh, exciting take on the old retro space shooter, born from the love for arcade gaming. Destroiders will keep you on your toes in this fast-paced, space drifter. There is no rest when deciding whether to destroy your mate and steal his resources or mine your own before facing bloodthirsty space monsters and alien ships waiting to crush your puny little dreams. Game PlayDestroiders is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroiders.

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  39. Alien Decimation is a retro shooter with waves of UFOs to destroy with an array of powerful weapons. Visit planets and moons of the Solar System and beyond while taking down invading forces with machine guns, multi-burst weapons, cluster bombs, lasers and more. Face off against a multitude of bosses as well as plenty of minions. * 24 Stages Visit 8 locations to take down waves of UFOs and finish… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Decimation.

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  40. Originally released in 1990, Zarlor Mercenary brought the excitement of top-down shooters to the Atari Lynx handheld console. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.GameplayChoose from a numbe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zarlor Mercenary.

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  41. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Crystal Cosmos is a side scrolling color-based space shooter. You need to match your ship's color to your enemies color in order to destroy them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystal Cosmos.

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  42. A paper airplane fights against Rock, Paper and Scissors. The ROCPAIN gameplay is inspired on the rock-paper-scissors hand game, and like the original hand game, each enemy only its destroyed with the right shot. A new way to play shooting games that will challenge your skills. Journey through new worlds, win the challenges, unlock achievements and make as many points as you can. 2 Leve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROCPAIN: Rock Paper Scissors.

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  43. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 2 reviews

    Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier is a fun, fast-paced physics game where you must exploit the kickback of your guns to navigate a series of increasingly difficult obstacles across a organic planet floating through space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kickback Slug: Cosmic Courier.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    A challenging 2D block breaker featuring arcade elements and a modern spin on the popular retro game. Destroy data blocks and galactic enemies using only your probe, bullets and power ups but don't lose your ball to the void. Do you have what it takes to reach the end of the universe? Features: -50 Unique and challenging levels -6 Power-ups to combine and utilize -XBOX Controller Support -80+ Ste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Probe.

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  45. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 9 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I.F.O.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kanamono.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Bulletarium is a fast-paced, retro-style FPS packed with pixelated carnage, relentless demon-slaying, and an old-school, no-frills attitude. Step into a nightmarish hand-drawn world where every corner hides grotesque horrors — from writhing tentacled beasts and blood-soaked eldritch abominations to hulking horned demons and swarms of hellspawn. Armed with devastating weaponry, you’ll blast, shred… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BULLETARIUM.

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  48. Space Warpster is a fast-paced arcade shooter inspired by classic side-scrolling games of the 1980s. Fly through dangerous environments, dodge enemy fire, survive massive attack waves and destroy powerful bosses at the end of each level. Pure arcade action built around movement, positioning and quick reflexes. Features Fast horizontal arcade combat Three difficulty modes, including Chaos mode… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Warpster.

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  50. Blast through waves of enemies in the explosive and fast-paced shoot 'em up inspired by the world of Brainrot! Fight your way through to rescue Ballerina Capuchina from the slippered fins of Tralalero Tralala. ⚠️ AI DISCLAIMER ⚠️ We haven’t used any artificial intelligence tools in our video game. The long afternoons of testing and the endless days of hand drawn art and programming, all of which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bombardiro Crocodilo MISSION.

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