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Dragon Spirit

Dragon Spirit leans Execution (Pure Mechanics). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Arcade - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION8 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION5 /10

Like Dragon Spirit, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

6 games like Dragon Spirit

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Comix Zone cover art
Comix ZonePure Mechanics · comic beat 'em up

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Metal Slug 4 cover art
Metal Slug 4Pure Mechanics · run-and-gun shooter

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Super Mario Odyssey cover art
Super Mario OdysseyPure Mechanics · 3D platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Crash Bandicoot cover art
Crash BandicootPure Mechanics · 3D platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns cover art
Donkey Kong Country ReturnsPure Mechanics · precision platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Metal: Hellsinger cover art
Metal: HellsingerPure Mechanics · rhythm FPScross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
1987
Developer
Namco
Platforms
Arcade, Sharp X68000, C64, ZXS, Wii, Atari-ST, turbografx16, DOS, Amiga, ACPC, NES, Mobile
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB users
69/100
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