Review of Gymkata (1985) by Jason S — 16 Mar 2008

Laws of physics be damned. I hope I don't get an arrow in the shirt.

This review of Gymkata (1985) was written by Jason S on 16 Mar 2008.

Gymkata has generally received mixed reviews.

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