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Slideshow: Curse's Beauty Is Skin Deep

The gameplay of fails to measure up to its impeccable presentation. Game review by Chris Kohler.
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Every now and again, you'll come upon a special room, much like this, where you get a new Innocent Devil.Courtesy of Konami

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Yeah, of course you end up fighting that guy. OMG: Spoiler!

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As you defeat enemies they will often drop Evo Crystals that help you evolve your Pokémon uh I mean Innocent Devils.

As you defeat enemies, they will often drop Evo Crystals that help you evolve your Pokémon -- uh, I mean Innocent Devils.

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Then the camera swings around like this.

Then the camera swings around like this.

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When attempting to determine who the villain is in a Japanese game, look for the bare midriff.

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Throughout the game your Innocent Devils will learn special moves that, quite frankly, make your sword look like a toothpick.

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You see four ghosts. Exits are to the east and west. Command?

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