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SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad (2016)

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad cover
Developer
SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Publisher
SNK CORPORATION
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
2.6 of 5, 159 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, arcade-style run-and-gun shooter with pixel art and bullet hell action.

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What players say

Players say this port runs poorly with frequent slowdown, stuttering, and even crashes on modern hardware. Many compare it unfavorably to the first Shock Troopers, citing worse controls, fewer playable characters, and less creative level design.

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Screenshots

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