Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Many early shooters may just be written off for being simple, especially compared to more recent works. But that doesn't mean you can't get any enjoyment from them, as Astro Warrior, Sega's 1986 Master System shmup can show.

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