Review of Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion (2013) by Cody D — 13 Nov 2007

Sounds pretty gnarly, eh? well it's not. it's shanghai shakespeare. or something.

This review of Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion (2013) was written by Cody D on 13 Nov 2007.

Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Evan K (781) on 13 Jul 2009

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By Wagner N (53) on 10 Feb 2011

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