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This Vampire Survivors-like is a knock-out blend of Jackie Chan martial arts and the prop flinging of Yakuza

I used to hate it when I'd see Vampire Survivors clones. I unashamedly loved that game and its lo-fi, fidget-spinnery b…

Match the colour of the moves together as well and the combo bonuses get even better - attacks gain shockwaves or glowing Hadouken-like extra effects - and these drastically improve your chances of flattening the ripped-sleeve, punk-haired horde surrounding you. Layer passive buff selection on top of that, and plotting routes around levels so as to maximise potential environmental damage and access powerful pick-ups, and there's plenty to think about - as well as the base skill of timing your attack sequence right and staying out of reach of enemies. Plus, the more you play, the greater number of new moves you'll unlock, which are just as fun to see in action, whether they're attacks - I love the helicopter kick - or environmental interactions like elbowing a seesawed piece of wood so it hits an enemy or pole-vaulting over gaps between buildings (a nifty escape route).

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