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M&M's Shell Shocked
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
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M&M's The Lost Formulas
3D platform game with educational component, featuring Yellow and Red from the M&M advertisements. Set inside the chocolate factory, the gameplay consists of exploration, precision jumping and math learning. Number-based challenges intersperse the action and it is possible to skip the platform sections and go straight to the challenges. The game's 3D graphics are good.
Developer: JoWooD Productions
, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
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Maddrax
Developer: Soft Enterprises GmbH
, Publisher: TBA
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Mafia: La Costra Nostra
1920s gangster sim that will combine action and strategy gaming. It is due for release around Christmas 2000. The game will be set in a single location, the city of Lost Haven, which will be rendered in great detail as will the characters, cars and interiors. In all some 30 different types of drivable car will feature. The aim of the game will be to rise through the ranks to be a truly high-powered Mafiosi. It will employ the next-generation Insanity engine for the first time and the graphics promise to be advanced.
Developer: Illusion Softworks
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
Developer: Illusion Softworks
, Publisher: Talonsoft
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Magic: The Gathering Online
Developer: Leaping Lizard
, Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
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Magic: The Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers
This is a version of a previous release Magic: The Gathering with some new additions, most notably multi-player functionality. This card-based RPG incorporates almost 500 cards including many new ones. As in the original release, the game offers a full tutorial as well as campaign and duel modes.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Magic: The Gathering: Spells of the Ancients
Expansion back for the card-based strategy/ role-playing game Magic: The Gathering. Almost 150 new cards are included and this release features a new interface. There is also a new game option; sealed deck. In this mode the player is assigned cards from starter and booster packs and has only these to work with through a series of battles against computer-controlled opponents. The game does not have a multi-player mode.
Developer: MicroProse
, Publisher: MicroProse
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Majestic
Innovative online adventure game. Rather than being a retail product, this game requires a subscription. A pilot is available for free. The game has a strong plot which is divided into episodes, developed through regular briefings and by your investigation of leads. The name refers to an organization which some conspiracy theorists believe exists. Majestic 12 is thought to be a top-level organization that deals with UFOs and alien contact.
Developer: Anim-X
, Publisher: Electronic Arts
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Malleus Maleficarum
Developer: Insidia
, Publisher: Insidia
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Mankind
Developer: Vibes Online Gaming
, Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Mario Party
Board-type game featuring over 50 types of mini-game. Play against up to three friends or the computer on one of eight themed board designs (jungle, castle etc), two of which need to be unlocked. Choose from a number of familiar Mario characters such as Wario, Yoshi and Donkey Kong. You can set the length of the game from 20-60 turns. The gameplay consists of moving around the board collecting coins and stars and encountering various features including obstacles. The number of spaces moved is decided randomly at beginning of each turn. The game employs effective design and cartoon-style graphics.
Developer: Hudson Soft
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Mario Party 2
Follow-up to the highly successful Mario Party. The game offer fun multi-player action and an improved single-player mode. It features five new boards with designs featuring space and western themes. Characters now wear costumes. The gameplay consists of moving around the board collecting coins and stars and encountering various features including obstacles. The number of spaces moved decided randomly at beginning of each turn. The game features 64 mini-games, most of which are new. They are varied and include races, speed and memory challenges. They involve players taking part in various combinations and include team play. The game's graphics and audio are slightly improved over the original.
Developer: Hudson Soft
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Mario Party 3
Developer: Hudson Soft
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Mario Party 4
Developer: Hudson Soft
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Marios Time Machine
Publisher: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
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Mark of Kri
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment San Diego
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)
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Martian Gothic: Unification
Action adventure game released for PC and PlayStation. The game's strong story was written by sci-fi writer Stephen Marley and is largely developed through high-quality cutscenes. The game's violence and horror theme make it unsuitable for kids. There are three playable character, each of whom will have their own set of challenges to overcome.
Developer: Creative Reality
, Publisher: Take 2 Interactive
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Mary's War
Developer: Alternatum Studios
, Publisher: TBA
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Master Slave
Developer: Takuyo
, Publisher: TBA
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Max Steel: Covert Missions
Action/adventure game based on the cartoon series of the same name. You play Max through a series of levels that combine exploration, combat and puzzle-solving. Max has a range of martial-arts style attacks at his disposal as well as a selection of energy weapons. The game's graphics and controls are reasonable.
Developer: Treyarch Invention, LLC
, Publisher: Mattel Media
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MDK
Acclaimed and unusual action/adventure game. The game combines first-person shooting with a strong plot.
Developer: Shiny Entertainment
, Publisher: Playmates Interactive Entertainment
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MediEvil
Action game set in a horror-inspired world called Gallowmere. You play a character named Sir Daniel Fortesque, who is a member of the undead.
Developer: Studio Cambridge
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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MediEvil 2
3D platform game with action elements and sequel to a successful original. Once again the game has a fantasy medieval setting and you play a skeleton knight named Sir Daniel Fortesque. The game offers well-designed 17 levels, each of which is much larger than those in the original game. Daniel has a range of weapons and other pieces of equipment that he accumulates as the game progresses. The inventory system has been improved. A notable new feature is the ability to switch between characters (actually different forms of Daniel himself), each with their own special skills. He'll also meet a couple of characters who will accompany him during the game. The gameplay consists of exploration, item collecting, combat and puzzle-solving. Another new addition are sets of mission objectives that you'll encounter in-game. The game's 3D graphics are effective and the game is suitably atmospheric.
Developer: Studio Cambridge
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Menzoberranzan
RPG based on the AD&D role-playing system. Set in the underground world of Underdark, the game combines a strong story with playability.
Developer: DreamForge Intertainment
, Publisher: Interplay
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Meridian 59: Resurrection
Developer: Near Death Studios, Inc.
, Publisher: Near Death Studios, Inc.
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Metal Dungeon
Developer: Panther Software
, Publisher: Xicat Interactive
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Metroid Prime
Action adventure game currently in development of Gamecube.
Developer: Retro Studios, Inc.
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Midgard
MMORPG with RTS elements currently in development. It will be set on the world of Midguard which is inspired by Norse mythology. It promises to offer gameplay with a lot of depth combined with good 3D graphics. You'll have a lot of freedom in deciding the path your character takes, for instance engaging in trade or climbing the political ladder.
Publisher: Funcom
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Midnight Nowhere
Developer: Saturn Plus
, Publisher: Buka Entertainment
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Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven
RPG and part of a popular and long-running series. The most notable difference of this installment, compared to its predecessors, is that it is a real-time game (although in combat you can choose between turn-based and real-time options). The action is viewed from a first-person perspective.
Developer: New World Computing
, Publisher: 3DO
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Might & Magic 7: For Blood and Honor
RPG set in a fantasy universe, Blood and Honor is the latest in this highly successful series of games. Apart from the now-standard gameplay and strong story (the traditional strengths of this series), the game's major strength is the size of the gameworld.
Developer: New World Computing
, Publisher: 3DO
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Might & Magic 8: Day of the Destroyer
RPG and part of a popular and long-running series. The game combines a strong story with a large, well-designed gameworld and effective combat and character creation/development systems. The game's plot involves uncovering the reasons behind the appearance of a crystal with great destructive power in the city of Ravenshore in the land of Jadame. A notable feature of the game is the inclusion of new playable character classes including, vampires and dragons. The gameplay involves exploration, interaction with the numerous NPCs, item and skill accumulation and real-time combat. Characters will join your party as the game progresses. The combat system works well. The game combines 2D and 3D graphical elements to generally good effect.
Developer: New World Computing
, Publisher: 3DO
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Might & Magic 9
Developer: New World Computing
, Publisher: 3DO
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Might & Magic: Millennium Edition
Developer: New Media Consulting
, Publisher: 3DO
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Mimesis Online
Developer: Tannhauser Gate
, Publisher: Tannhauser Gate
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Minions
Developer: Toys for Bob
, Publisher: TBA
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Minority Report
Developer: Treyarch Invention, LLC
, Publisher: Activision, Inc.
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Mischief Makers
2D side-scrolling platform/adventure game released in Japan with the title Yuke Yuke Troublemakers. You take the role of a robot named Marina Liteyears who must rescue her boss Prof. Theo, who has been kidnapped. The game consists of a series of some 60 levels set on five worlds. Marina has a selection of useful abilities and moves, for instance she can hover and pick up and shake objects. At points in the game she'll be able to use vehicles, including a bicycle. The gameplay involves progressing through the levels avoiding/defeating enemies, collecting items and puzzle-solving. The game's Japanese animation-style design and detailed 2D graphics are effective. Old-school sound effects and electronic music accompany play.
Developer: Treasure
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Mission Impossible: Operation Surma
Publisher: Infogrames
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Mission: Impossible
Action/adventure game loosely based on the hit movie. You play Ethan (the Tom Cruise's character).
Developer: Ocean Software
, Publisher: Infogrames
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Mission: Impossible 2
Publisher: Infogrames
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Mistmare
Developer: Arxel Tribe
, Publisher: Strategy First
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Modus Operandi
Developer: Simutronics Corp.
, Publisher: Simutronics Corp.
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Monkey Island 2
Second game in this series of acclaimed point-and-click adventure games that combine a strong plot and lavish graphics. The plot of this game revolves around Guybrush Threepwood's search for treasure. The gameplay involves exploration interaction with the NPCs and puzzle-solving. The game's graphics were advanced at the time of the game's release, back in1992.
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Monkey Island Trilogy
Developer: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
, Publisher: LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
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Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail
Developer: 7th Level Inc.
, Publisher: Panasonic Interactive Media Co.
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Morpheus
Adventure game with major puzzle component. The game combines good design and graphics with a strong plot, a varied cast of characters and challenging puzzles. The game is set in mid-20th Century and you play a character named Matthew Holmes who finds himself on a ghost ship called Herculania, located near the North Pole. The plot revolves around a mysterious and powerful machine that has strange powers over the human mind. The game sustains atmosphere and psychological tension well. The gameplay involves exploring the rooms in the ship, learning about the ghostly passengers and solving puzzles. Puzzles mostly revolve around the use of items or the piecing together of verbal clues. The game employs a simple point-and-click control system. Dark and violent themes are touched on, making this game unsuitable for the younger gamer. Subtle background music accompanies play.
Developer: Soap Bubble Productions
, Publisher: Piranha Interactive Publishing Inc.
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Mort the Chicken
3D platform game aimed at kids. You take the role of a chicken and TV-star named Mort who embarks on an adventure to rescue some kidnapped chicks. In order to do this, he must travel to another dimension and face an army of cube-shaped foe called Booylan. He has a range of special powers at his disposal. The game features cartoon-style graphics and many humorous touches. Cutscenes intersperse the action. Levels incorporate many surprises, such as clever traps, alongside more traditional jumping puzzles. The game's camera system and graphics could be better.
Developer: AndNow Interactive
, Publisher: AndNow Interactive
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Mummy: Tomb of the Pharaoh
Developer: Amazing Media
, Publisher: Interplay
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Myst
Classic puzzle game. Notably, two updated versions of the game have been released (Myst Masterpiece Edition RealMyst). The premise is that a character named Atrus writes magical books that allow the reader to be transported to the location described. These have been interfered by his meddling sons and you must sort out the situation. You encounter the puzzles, mazes and other problems without much explanation. Puzzles are presented as single frames, some are logic-based and other require the use of items. The details of the story unravel as game progresses via cutscenes. The game boasts good design, challenging gameplay and good graphics. It employs a simple point-and-click control system.
Developer: Cyan, Inc.
, Publisher: Broderbund Software, Inc.
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Myst 3: Exile
Long-awaited follow-up to Myst Riven. It is the first game in the series to be developed by Presto. As with the very first Myst, this is a puzzle game with a strong story and great design. The premise is that fantasy worlds can be created and that these can be accessed via books.
Developer: Presto Studios, Inc.
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Myst Dimensions
Major update of the original Myst with significant additions. Most notably, the game will be fully 3D and players will be able to move freely around the environments. Time will also pass in-game with day and night effects. New environments and puzzles will be incorporated.
Developer: Cyan, Inc.
, Publisher: Mattel Interactive
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Myst Masterpiece Edition
Updated version of the classic puzzler. The graphics have been improved with better color and detail. The gameplay is essentially the same as in the original.
Developer: Red Orb Entertainment
, Publisher: Red Orb Entertainment
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Myst Online
Developer: Cyan, Inc.
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Myst Trilogy
Developer: Ubi Soft Entertainment
, Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
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Mysterious Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 2
Developer: Chunsoft
, Publisher: Nintendo
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Mystery of the Druids
Adventure game. You take the role of Brent Halligan, a young Scotland Yard detective, who is investigating a series of murders, called the Skeleton Murders, that involve a druidic cult. He has an assistant named Dr Melanie Turner. The game combines a well-designed game and strong story. The gameplay consists of exploration, item and clue collection, interaction with NPCs and puzzle-solving. The game employs a simple point-and-click interface. It uses a system of detailed pre-rendered backgrounds and 3D characters.
Developer: House of Tales
, Publisher: CDV Software Entertainment AG
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Mystery of the Nautilus
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
, Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive
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Mystic Heroes
Developer: Koei
, Publisher: THQ Inc.
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Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Quirky action/adventure game with RPG elements. The game employs strange design, a cast of bizarre characters and many humorous touches. You control two characters at the start of the game and two more join their party as the game progresses. You can switch between them. The gameplay involves exploration and puzzle-solving. Combat also plays and important part, and magical spells and other useful pieces of equipment will be picked up during the game. The control system and interface are simple. The graphics are effective.
Developer: Konami
, Publisher: Konami
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Myth 2: Soulblighter
Real time strategy game. This game is set 60 years after the end of the original title. The premise is that the land is being overrun by members of the undead controlled by the 'Soulblighter'.
Developer: Bungie Software
, Publisher: Bungie Software
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Myth 2: Worlds
Developer: Bungie Software
, Publisher: GodGames
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Myth 3: The Wolf Age
3D RTS currently in development. This installment will have a new developer and promises to deliver many improvements over the previous game and its add-ons.
Developer: Mumbo Jumbo
, Publisher: GodGames
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Myth of Ambitious
Korean action RPG. It is set in Imperial Japan and you take the role of historical characters. There is a multi-player mode for up to 6 players over LAN or Net. The game is played on an isometric landscape with 3D elements and cartoon-style characters.
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Myth of Soma
Developer: Game Network On Line
, Publisher: Game Network On Line
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Myth: The Fallen Lords
Real-time strategy game. It combines a strong story with good gameplay. Set in a fantasy universe the game consists of a series of battle-based missions with varied scenarios. You take role of a commander of a small part of a greater army and have specific objectives, such as assassinating a particular enemy or recovering a particular object. You must develop and carry out a well-thought out strategy and protect your men because they gain skills with experience. Alongside the single-player game, is a multi-player mode for up to 16 people (via LAN or on-line). The game's 3D graphics are reasonable, although the game is now quite old.
Developer: Bungie Software
, Publisher: Bungie Software
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Myth: The Total Codex
This pack includes the full versions of Myth: The Fallen Lords and Myth 2: Soulblighter together with the levels from the Myth: Chimera add-on pack, as well as with an all-new campaign, over 30 new multi-player maps and a set of strategy guides.
Developer: Bungie Software
, Publisher: Bungie Software
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Mythic Kingdom
Developer: GFM Software
, Publisher: TBA
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Max and the Haunted Castle
Developer: Tivola Publishing
, Publisher: Tivola Publishing
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Max and the Pirates
Kids' game featuring a dog named Max as the main character. Max must explore the an old pirate ship collecting parts of a pirate machine. He'll interact with some friendly characters and amusing animations intersperse the game. The player controls Max using a simple point-and-click control system. The game employs cartoon-style design.
Developer: Tivola Publishing
, Publisher: Tivola Publishing
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Max on the Moon
Developer: Tivola Publishing
, Publisher: Tivola Publishing
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Mercer Mayer's Little Critter and the Great Race
Publisher: Infogrames
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Mercer Mayer's Little Monster Private Eye and The Mummy Mystery
Publisher: Infogrames
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Messiah
This game combines elements from multiple genres. Mainly a third-person adventure game it includes puzzle, shooting and stealth-based action.
Developer: Shiny Entertainment
, Publisher: Interplay
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Mickey's Wild Adventure
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE)
, Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
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Monty Python Meaning of Life
Adventure/puzzle game based on the mad-cap comedy of the British group and their movie of the same name. Many video samples of, and references to, the sketches of the group are included in the game. The game is well designed and the graphics and controls are effective.
Developer: 7th Level Inc.
, Publisher: Panasonic Interactive Media Co.
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Moonshine Runners
Developer: K-D Lab
, Publisher: K-D Lab
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