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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness

Chunsoft
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Initial Release: Sep 13, 2007
•ESRB: Everyone•Nintendo DS
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8.4

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Summary

A new double-version entry in the Pokemon franchise, made by veteran game designer Chunsoft.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone
Mild Cartoon Violence
Developers
Chunsoft
Publishers
Nintendo
Franchises
Pokemon, Mystery Dungeon [Mysterious Dungeon]
Features
Online, Multi-cartridge Multiplayer
Initial Release
Sep 13, 2007
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Genres
RPG

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