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Not only that you can meet with new friends from all over the world!\n \nAll Alive Characters\n \nYou can see your own avatar move up and down the monster tower, and unlike most other games, even the characters you’re fighting against are all alive to add up the extra fun and lively energy in game. It’s very unique and fun finding your own strategy for each character to win the missions too! 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