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Looking for games like Theatre of Pain? Here are top fighting recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Skeletons Are Fighting, Shaolin vs Wutang or Eternal Champions.

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  1. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Skeletons Are Fighting is a traditional 2.5D fighting game about skeletons dueling from across the ages. Fight as a stoic ship captain from the 1800s or as a fitness obsessed workaholic from the 20th century or as one of the other, very deceased, skeletons from the 6 character roster. If you want to mix it up a little bit or none of the default movesets fit your style, choose a different Speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Skeletons Are Fighting.

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  2. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 850 reviews

    Shaolin vs Wutang is a real indie love letter to classic 70's and 80's Kung Fu films. Features include hand to hand and weapon combat, and licensed music from authentic Kung Fu films. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shaolin vs Wutang.

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  3. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    45% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Unjust deaths were dealt upon nine of history’s greatest and most influential warriors, and the future now stands at the brink of chaos. The Eternal Champion has summoned the souls of the nine and placed them in competition. The winner will be rewarded a second chance to prevent their own death, and in doing so restore balance to a desperate world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Champions.

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  5. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 97 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 13 reviews

    With 18 starting characters (26 total after unlocking), numerous battle modes and varied minigames, this may be the largest fighting game for the Neo Geo Pocket Color. Choose the fighting style that suits you from the available Single, Tag and Team modes. The SC Olympic mode grants access to minigames from a music game featuring Felicia to a whack-a-mole style game with Jubei. The Olympic mode als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM.

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  6. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, character development
    96% User Score Based on 1,477 reviews

    Here comes a new epic of live action fighting game!! With 60fps smooth action, sexy and deadly guys fly into air and bounces their flab! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brief Karate Foolish.

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  7. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 24 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 10 reviews

    Samurai Riot is a 2D cooperative Beat’em up Arcade game with a twist! Playing as Sukane or Tsurumaru, two charismatic warriors torn between their duty and beliefs, follow your own way of honor through multiple scenarios and story endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samurai Riot.

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  8. Battle, make allies, build your team, and rise to the top. The Grand Tournament awaits! Choose your favorite character and dive into a mysterious island full of powerful enemies, thrilling quests, and hidden secrets. Features An unique battle system: Build combo chains from mini attacks turn-based, defend your opponent combos in real-time! Solo adventure mode: Become the island’s strongest fig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Combat: Beginnings.

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  9. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    78% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Virtua Fighter 2 is a fighting video game developed by Sega. It is the sequel to Virtua Fighter (1993) and the second game in the Virtua Fighter series. It was created by Sega's Yu Suzuki-headed AM2 and was released for arcades in 1994. Ports were later released for various platforms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtua Fighter 2.

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  10. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is a single-player and multiplayer 2D fighting game that expands upon Mortal Kombat 3 with an enlarged roster, new arenas, and additional gameplay modes. The game continues the series’ storyline of Earthrealm warriors battling the forces of Outworld. Shao Kahn, emperor of Outworld, has merged Earth with his realm and seeks to eliminate all resistance. Players select from a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Rollback netcode physics-based fighting game made by a solo developer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combo Babies.

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  12. Step into the world of Eternal Fighters, a thrilling 2D fighting game that blends nostalgic arcade action with modern gameplay elements. Engage in fast-paced battles and unleash dynamic combos in a universe filled with enigmatic ninjas and powerful warriors, each wielding unique special abilities and powers. Set in a dark, fantastical realm, Eternal Fighters offers a variety of modes to suit … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Fighters.

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  13. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Join our community, meet the team and get exclusive demo access on Discord:Play alone or in multiplayer coop and rise through the ranks as a Viking space warrior in this action tower defense game. FIGHT The fight will bring you to all the Nine worlds known from Norse mythology.Strategically place your defenses and bring your true aim to save Baldr's soul and prevent the doom of Ragnarök! CHOOSE YO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fate of Baldr.

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  14. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

    Set in the iconic locations of the first three classic The Karate Kid movies, The Karate Kid: Street Rumble lets you step out of the dojo and into the streets of the 1980s San Fernando Valley and Okinawa. Battle waves of challenging enemies in this fast-paced, side-scrolling beat ’em up adventure, brought to life with colorful pixel-art visuals and chiptune music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Karate Kid: Street Rumble.

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    25% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    2D Casual fighting game where you can create and customize your fighter (80 slots to save your avatars) with tons of different options and get ready to fight into the Championship. Final Slam 2 is a PC fighting game that allows you to create your own fighter and win the Final Slam championships or play through the official Final Slam story in story mode. The game is packed with over 40 in-game fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Slam 2.

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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,292 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 9 reviews

    Celebrating its rich 16-year history as one of the most innovative fighting games ever, Guilty Gear Xrd brings its completely redesigned, extreme style and unique 3D animation to the PlayStation(r)4 system as one of the first completely new fighting games for this console! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilty Gear Xrd: Sign.

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  17. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    King of the Streets '20 is the spiritual successor to the 2011 indie hit King of the Streets. Inspired by 80s-90s 2d Arcade fighters, King of the Streets brings elements of all of them and makes a fun, nostalgic arcade experience in the comfort of your own home. Developed by a kiwi, King of the Streets shows off a lot of Aotearoa (New Zealand) including our culture, places, te reo Māori and sla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of the Streets.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    To Aerthen is a 8-bit turn based RPG inspired by the old NES Final Fantasy games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Aerthen.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    77% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jump/Boxer.

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  20. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 102 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    Romans, pirates and boars beware! The famous Gauls Asterix and Obelix are coming back for a brand new adventure! Unlike the magic potion, the gameplay recipe is pretty straight forward and holds no secrets. Think about the core mechanics defining the beat’em up genre and sprinkle with some local co-op! By Jupiter, by Teutates.. These Gauls are crazy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asterix & Obelix Slap Them All!.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 720 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 14 reviews

    The kingdom of Altago is rebuilding their kingdom around a newfound peace after years of war against the merciless armies of Romn. The classic adventuresome duo, Adol and Dogi, arrive in the harbor of Altago City, and quickly find themselves in a scuffle with the Dragon Knights, the kingdom's military police body, when attempting to save a local girl from harassment by one of their commanding offi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ys SEVEN.

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 10,615 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

    Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a beautiful, fast-paced, and critically acclaimed 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Each of the 14 wildly original characters features unique gameplay mechanics and plenty of personality.Skullgirls 2nd Encore is the perfect fighting game for casual and competitive fighting game fans alike. Includes fully v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skullgirls.

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  23. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 1,221 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

    Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ys: The Ark of Napishtim.

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  25. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 234 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 11 reviews

    CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE- is a simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game, where players can enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!There are 7 game modes in the game. Online play is also available for players connected to the internet.Choose from 16 unique characters, and fight in the Rank Matches to claim the top!Each of the 16 characters have 4 more addition… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos Code -New Sign of Catastrophe.

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  26. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    87% User Score Based on 356 reviews

    Verdict Guilty is an easy to play 90's style arcade fighter! Featuring unique handcuff and gun combat in a cops versus robbers theme. Neo Seoul has been hit with a wave of terrorist and crime attacks, only a few good officers remain willing to battle this new evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Verdict Guilty.

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  27. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 597 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    Limited edition comes with soundtrack CD featuring every character's stage tune plus a footage DVD (all region) and tidy art booklet. Slight wear to card sleeve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street Fighter IV.

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  28. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    This is a rhythm shoot 'em up where stages synchronized with music will present a barrage musical to you. A shop with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system that benefits beginners. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrage Musical: A Fantasy of Tempest.

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  29. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 48,484 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 16 reviews

    In this Special Edition exclusive Japanese release, included with this game are all the DLCs: - 30 VR Missions - Jetstream content - Bladewolf content - Wood Katana weapon - Five costumes for Raiden (including the MGS4 Raiden and Grey Fox costume) - Metal Gear Rising theme If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Gear Rising Revengeance.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 283 reviews

    An RPG set in a medieval land where all the women have been kidnapped and it is up to you to get them back. What starts as a mission to save the women soon turns into a battle against good and evil to the death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver.

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  31. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Written by the famous Roman comedian Plautus in 184 BC, Casina was considered one of the most famous and funny comedies in Ancient History. Casina the Visual Novel is the newest title from Neoclassic Games, brought to you in a modern and colorful way thanks to the Unity engine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Casina: The Forgotten Comedy.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Side scrolling beat em up game featuring digitized characters and a blood soaked action adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban lockdown.

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  33. I. Game Background The game background of "DNA FIGHT" is set in a future fighting world, allowing a single fighter to master the skills of all fighting game characters. Starting as novice fighters with only regular attacks, through training and fierce arena battles, you will unlock each  new skill one by one, evolve into the most versatile fighter in history. II. Role playing Player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DNA FIGHT.

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  34. 83%Game Brain Score
    83% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    A sequel to Street Fighter, Street Fighter II improved upon the many concepts introduced in the first game, including the use of command-based special moves and a six-button configuration, while offering players a selection of multiple playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style and special moves. Street Fighter II is credited for starting the fighting game boom during the 1990… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street Fighter II.

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  35. ■Information ■Synopsis World fighting tournament. It is a martial arts festival to determine the strongest person in this world. Honor is given to those who win, and it is a stage that every aspiring warrior dreams of at least once. People who have made a name for themselves in various fields announce their participation in the large-scale tournament held in the country designated as the host ven… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER BUTOU HEROES.

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  36. Ringborn is a story-driven top-down RPG set in a medieval world full of choice and consequence. In Ringborn, you play as Idas, the son of a woodcutter tasked with rescuing your father in a world filled with unbridled greed, broken oaths and flawed beauty. Inspired by classical RPGs of old and medieval slashers of new, Ringborn combines action combat with interactive storytelling and dialogue to cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ringborn.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Welcome to the world of iron and blood, warrior! Kromlech is a single player action-adventure game blending RPG, immersive sim, and rogue-lite. A love letter to the immersive RPGs of the early 2000s featuring modern design ideas and QoL features, while still keeping things distinctly old-school. Step into a mythical world of ancient past where steel is still young, sorcery treacherous, and the tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kromlech.

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  38. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 788 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    With all the content of "Warriors Orochi 3", new characters and episodes that deepen the story, new modes, and DLC that has been released for other platforms, enjoy the world of Orochi to your heart's content! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate.

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  40. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 1,582 reviews

    Vanguard Princess Director's Cut features uncensored content demanded by longtime Vanguard Princess fans. Play Vanguard Princess as it was originally intended. Recommended for mature audiences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanguard Princess.

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  41. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Tech the grab or die! From the creator of Schwarzerblitz and Motionsickness, here comes a new, fast paced, explosive, 1v1 fighting game, where every grab is lethal. The year is 2067. The "Second Black Lightning" is just a memory, and the world has moved on. One extreme sport has taken hold: Exploding Judo! Fought between two opponents on a conveniently prepared minefield, this discipline is as le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exploding Judo Federation.

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  42. The price to pay for immortality is to live forever. Some people in the Bone Republic kill time by training their mind and body to one day wield the Elevator Button, a supposed Ultimate Artifact of Infinite Power. Skeptics call it a literary device created solely out of desperation by a culture to give infinite life a purpose, while others call it salvation. Regardless of the truth, the Elevator… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night Knockout.

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  43. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    47% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 10 reviews

    Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. JOE to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra.

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  44. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 792 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    Discover Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for PS5 and PS4 on the official PlayStation website. This release includes all the essential games from Mortal Kombat's early years, and is a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection.

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

    Key Features Classic side-scrolling adventure with modern solutions. Experience the nostalgia of a classic platformer with a modern twist. Face formidable foes in epic boss battles that test your skill and strategy, offering a rewarding challenge and progression. All spoken dialogues are performed in a living Mayan language, bringing cultural depth. Equip powers gained from defeated deities,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleeding Deities.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 4,105 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

    "Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends.

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    Deirdre enters a dark Irish Forest to seek her husband who was sworn to become its King. Why would he have married her then? She needs to talk to him and demand an explanation. But it’s not so easy for a human to go through the magical Forest, as those who inhabit it live by different rules. What will she learn about the other world? What will she find out about herself? 5 unique endings As y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop.

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