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Silpheed by Game Arts was originally released for the NEC PC-8801 in 1986. Shooter with polygon ships moving over a pre-calculated backdrop, it's a technical achievement pulling many visual effects and varied gameplay under the limits of an 8-bit processor. With a cult following, had sequels across generations. Perhaps... show more

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