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Published: 2011-02-25, Author: Will , review by: gamespy.com
Inventive Skillshot-based economy; silly, over-the-top script; great weapons; Anarchy mode is a blast with the right group.
Some players will hate the economy system; Anarchy mode sucks with the wrong group.
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