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It Takes a War

Thomas Mackinnon · 2025-11-06

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A brief, narrative-driven tactical shooter that uses a realistic battlefield to explore human conflict, surprising players with its artistic depth despite its gritty surface.

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Release: 2025-11-06
Publisher: Pantaloon
Studio: Thomas Mackinnon

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