Castle of Shikigami 2 - Nintendo Switch

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Castle of Shikigami 2 brings a genuine slice of 2000s arcade history to Nintendo Switch. Originally developed by Alfa System and released in Japanese arcades on Sega NAOMI hardware in 2003 before reaching GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Dreamcast and Windows, this vertical-scrolling bullet-hell shoot 'em up is the second and best-loved entry in the Castle Shikigami (Shikigami no Shiro) trilogy.

This modern Switch release, published by Degica Games with a physical edition through Red Art Games, adds new French, Italian and Spanish localisations for western players and preserves every bit of the original's frantic, pattern-based bullet-dodging action.

A Mysterious Castle Above Tokyo

Set in December 2006, the story begins when a mysterious castle suddenly appears in the sky above Tokyo. Eight playable characters — including Kohtarou Kuga, Sayo Yuhki, Gennojo Hyuga, Fumiko O.V., Kim Dae-jeong, Niigi G.B. and Roger Sasuke — each have their own reasons for investigating, with unique branching dialogue and cutscenes depending on which character (or character combination) the player chooses.

The Tension Bonus System

What sets Castle of Shikigami 2 apart from other bullet-hell shooters is its risk-and-reward Tension Bonus System. Score multipliers of up to eight times are earned by "grazing" close to enemy bullets and enemies, and at maximum multiplier a character's primary weapon gains extra power and range — rewarding bold, precise play over cautious dodging.

Key Features

Classic vertical-scrolling bullet-hell shoot 'em up from Alfa System
Eight playable characters, each with a primary weapon and secondary Shikigami attack
Tension Bonus System with grazing mechanics and score multipliers up to 8x
Five difficulty levels plus a punishing Extreme mode
Branching story dialogue based on character choice
New French, Italian and Spanish localisations for this release

Why Buy Castle of Shikigami 2?

This is essential shmup history, finally preserved on modern hardware with quality-of-life additions for western players. It's a must for genre fans who missed it the first time round.

A genuine arcade classic from the golden era of bullet-hell shooters
Deep scoring system with real skill ceiling
Eight distinct characters and play styles
New localisations not available on the original releases
Physical Nintendo Switch cartridge for collectors

Perfect for

Bullet-hell and shmup enthusiasts
Retro arcade game collectors
Fans of Alfa System and classic Japanese shooters
High-score chasers and genre completionists
Nintendo Switch physical game collectors

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