Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission (2023)

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Developer: Taito
Publisher: Microids
Platforms: Meta Quest 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Shooter
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

a chaotic and nostalgic rail shooter that throws enemies at you in a relentless, arcade-style barrage straight out of 80s action cinema

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About

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission is the remake of the first Rail Shooter that shaped the genre. It sticks to the DNA of the original game – a breathtaking action atmosphere inherited from 80’s action movies – while offering a brand-new design and a leaderboard.

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