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Games Like Roots Need Control 3.0

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A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.

Reviews: 1 user reviews — 100% — of 1 reviews
Released: 2023-05-24
Developer: !CyberApex (SkagoGames)
Publisher: SkagoGames
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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