Bangai-O (2001)

The Dreamcast is dead, and yet Japan isn't done putting out incredible games for it. Bangai-O by Treasure comes to America long after the damage has been done, which means it easily could have been missed by many folks. But not for us and our 2001 game odyssey. Let's dive into this delightfully weird and funny "mech game."

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