The Red Star

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The Red Star casts you as Maya Antares, a sorceress-general in a futuristic Soviet-style empire hunting for her missing husband. You and up to three others team up to fight waves of enemies using a mix of shooting and brawling. Each character has distinct abilities and playstyles, letting you switch between roles mid-fight. The game leans into chaotic co-op action, with screen-shaking special moves that pop off when players sync up. This 2007 title ran on older consoles but still holds up for fans of over-the-top combat. It mixes shooter mechanics with close-quarters brawling, though the story takes a backseat to the mayhem. With three playable characters and local multiplayer, it’s a forgotten party favorite that rarely gets mentioned in retro gaming lists.