Stranger Than Heaven hands-on: Ryu Ga Gotoku's crime game impresses with innovative combat across five eras
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Giovanni Colantonio
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Stranger Than Heaven, a new crime game from Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku, surprises with its innovative combat system. The game spans five different eras and features celebrity appearances including Snoop Dogg and Tupac. A hands-on preview highlights the fresh approach to brawling mechanics that sets it apart from typical action games.
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bskyStranger Than Heaven hands-on: Ryu Ga Gotoku's crime game impresses with innovative combat across five eraspolygon.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledStranger Than Heaven is just full of surprises, isn't it?
We took Stranger Than Heaven for a first spin and walked out surprised by its innovative approach to brawling.
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