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“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!

2016Action7.99 USDWindowsby SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
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Frequently asked about SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

How much does SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad cost?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
What games are most similar to SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad are SHOCK TROOPERS, Streets of Rage 4, MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.
Who developed SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu and published by SNK CORPORATION.

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