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SAMUS RAMPS UP

METROID PRIME PINBALL

A Metroid pinball game sounds like a ridiculous concept until you actually play it. While the included GBA Rumble Pak adds plenty to the cost of a second-hand copy (but little to the fun), the handheld’s dual screens ensure that you can really appreciate the well-designed tables that Fuse Games has crafted.

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