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Skykid
NES
1-2 players
500 points

A minimalist cartoony shmups that looks to be as much difficult as it is cute. The goal is simple: shoot everything and avoid getting shot. The game tends to overwhelm you early in the game but if you are looking for a challenge then Skykid is your game. The cost seems on par with [...]

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Triggerheart
800 Microsoft points
-Triggerheart Excelica is a really fun title to play with a great game mechanic.  Being able to capture and fling enemies back at other baddies is a lot of fun and quickly teaches you [...]