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Released in 2008, Shoot Redux: Marifrisky Space Warrior on the Spectrum was developed by Computer Emuzone under its CEZ Minigames label and is a gallery-style shoot?’em-up. The asteroids at the top of the screen aren’t a threat but they are worth points and so should be the primary target. The rockets that regularly zoom down the screen usually end up as collateral damage since they spawn directly above the player craft.

Players shouldn’t expect any depth from Shoot Redux – there aren’t any long missions to worry about – and it does have a somewhat steep difficulty curve, but at the same time this is one for more information.

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