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97%88997% positive reviews, Overwhelmingly Positive across 889 reviews·Metroidvania · Precision Platformer
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Island of Mogambo is a fast paced run-n-gun game that pays homage to the legendary Contra series while taking the action to new heights. Blast through waves of relentless enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and tackle epic boss battles in a pixelated retro world.
Island of Mogambo
SteamIn the far north, in some uncharted waters, the great Mogambo has invaded a beautiful and serene island. He, along with his associates Daga, Teja, and Walcott, are conducting experiments to make agents for chemical warfare. The world risks ruin if these experiments are not stopped. You are deputed as a "one-man army" to defeat Mogambo and rescue the island. The story flows through five levels where you deal with each of Mogambo's associates separately. 1. Industrial: Daga

2. Walcott's Land of the Fossilized Dead

3. Into the Boulders: Teja

4. Forest: Enemy Den

5. Mogambo: Final Battle

Main Features 1. Classic Run-n-Gun game with intense action. 2. Side-Scrolling Gameplay where player moves across various levels, shooting enemies and avoiding obstacles. 3. Weapons: The game features a variety of weapons that player can pick up, such as the Machine Gun, Spread gun, Rotating Bullet gun, each with its own characteristics and advantages. 4. Diverse Levels: The game offers a range of diverse levels, each with different environments, challenges, and enemies. All levels are hand drawn to create a pixelated retro environment. 5. Boss Battles: At the end of each level, players encounter a challenging boss battle with each of Mogambo's associate. In the final level Players will have to beat Mogambo to rescue the Island.
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