Review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) by Jenny M — 16 Aug 2013

Violent (otherwise I'd give it a 5), but very good. Original. Intelligent.

This review of Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (2010) was written by Jenny M on 16 Aug 2013.

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within has generally received very positive reviews.

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