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A lack of language knowledge on editors' parts is not an argument for deletion. The total lack of coverage, however, is. Even searching its native name (which I added to the article) I can't find a single reliable source reviewing it or mentioning it as relevant. All of the refs are dead, as well.
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be a better redirect target? Not questioning you, just an honest question: I'm not familiar with this game, and the article is pretty bad, so its hard to tell how closely they're connected.
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I like the list better as a target because at least it's mentioned there—whereas the other Saturn game doesn't mention the Fight sequel
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The two halves of your second sentence contradict each other. The first is the one that is true.
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