Marathon

Marathon (1994)

by Bungie
Genres:Shooter
Themes:Action, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:You are far in the future on a colony ship deep in outer space. A security officer on the mission, you are the last hope for defending the ship as hostile and intelligent aliens prepare to destroy every living thing…
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