Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy review

Unless you're infatuated with this anime heartthrob, there's not much incentive to surrender your cash

GamesRadar+ Verdict

Pros

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    Alchemy-assisted murder sprees

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    Some of the art is striking

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    Stylus wielding mini-games

Cons

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    Convoluted story-telling

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    Tiresome side-scrolling

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    Lack of checkpoints

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Puberty has blessed you with a metal arm and leg. You tell people you're "the closest thing to God there is." Your man-child adventures have been painstakingly hand-drawn by subservient throngs of Japanese artists. Now, your devotees can press buttons to electronically relive your harrowing exploits in Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy.

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GenreAction
DescriptionThe alchemic Elric brothers hit the DS with a dual-screened beat 'em up. Anime fans, you can finally exhale.
Franchise nameFullmetal Alchemist
UK franchise nameFullmetal Alchemist
Platform"DS"
US censor rating"Teen"
UK censor rating""
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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