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Star Drifter

Nostalgia Hound · 2016-06-01

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An indie single-player space shooter with a punishing, hectic pace, sluggish ship drift, and a short two-hour arcade-style experience.

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Release: 2016-06-01
Publisher: Back To Basics Gaming
Studio: Nostalgia Hound

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