Overview
- Number of Players
- 2
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
- 12th Apr 2023, £29.29
- 13th Apr 2023, $34.99
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Castle Of Shikigami 2 (Switch) - A Fine Version Of The Best Game In The Bullet-Hell Trilogy
Something familiar
Shikigami no Shiro, or Castle of Shikigami in localisation, is a shooting game series by Alfa System, a studio that once upon a time pitched in on the likes of Wonder Boy III and several Ys ports for the PC Engine CD-ROM. Castle of Shikigami’s main series spans three games, and, despite the third entry’s intriguing Hi-Tension...
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Castle of Shikigami 2 News
News Castle Of Shikigami 2 Is Getting A Lovely Dreamcast-Inspired Physical Edition
Limited to 500 units
Bullet-Hell Shmup Castle of Shikigami 2 launched digitally on the Switch eShop earlier this year, and while Red Art Games had previously announced a physical release would be incoming, we weren't sure what exactly this would entail until now. Launching in Q2 2024 (oof), the release will comprise three separate SKUs: a Standard...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27th)
Is there any game other than Zelda?
Welcome one and all to another edition of What Are You Playing and with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom still firmly set in our minds, we think you can see where this week might be going... again... Over on Nintendo Life, the Zelda content has been coming thick and fast. We dived deep into the game's...
Nintendo Download 13th April (North America)
Final Fantasy! Cannon Dancer! Mega Man Battle Network!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Disney Speedstorm...
News Classic Bullet-Hell Shooter 'Castle Of Shikigami 2' Is Getting A Switch Physical Release
Pew pew!
Red Art Games has announced that a physical edition of the classic bullet-hell shooter Castle of Shikigami 2 will be making its way to the Switch. The game will be available later this year in both Europe and North America, with Red Art Games handling the European release and Video Games Plus taking care of the North American release...
News Cult GameCube Shmup 'Castle of Shikigami 2' Is Headed To Switch This December
With new modes and a fresh translation
Publisher Degica Games and developers Alfa System and Cosmo Machia have confirmed that they will be releasing an updated version of the cult GameCube shoot ’em up Castle of Shikigami 2 on Switch in December. The vertically-scrolling blaster first appeared in arcades in 2003 and was ported to the GameCube in...
About The Game
Twenty years after the release of the arcade version, the masterpiece shooting game "Castle of Shikigami2" has descended once again with increased power!
"Castle of Shikigami2" is a bullet-hell shooting game that first appeared in arcades in 2003 and was later ported to home video game consoles.
Twenty years have passed since the arcade version was released, and this new version of the game features "New Entry Mode" and "Dramatic Change Mode" as well as "Arcade Mode”.
The game allows players to enjoy a deep storyline while still being a shooting game.
Dramatic shooting "Castle of Shikigami2" is finally here!
■New Entry Mode
The enemy placement in all stages has been revamped to provide a new experience in this timeless masterpiece. There are many tricks that even the most experienced players will not be able to clear easily.
■Dramatic Change Mode
A mode in which the two-player story can now be enjoyed alone. Players can switch between characters to enjoy the deep storyline.
Split Play & Vertical Screen Support
Two players can now play on a single console! The vertical screen gives you a nostalgic arcade feel!
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