Castle of Shikigami 2

Castle of Shikigami 2 Shoots Its Way to Nintendo Switch and Steam This December

Degica Games, the team that knows the shoot ‘em up genre best, and Alfa System, developers of the highly popular Castle of Shikigami series, are excited to announce that Castle of Shikigami 2 is coming to Steam this December. The vertical shoot-em up will be launching with two brand-new game modes and a completely retranslated English version from the original.

The launch of Castle of Shikigami 2 will also introduce a new Entry Mode for players of all skill levels to appreciate and enjoy. With revamped enemy placement throughout the game, all players can jump into the unique and intertwined storyline of each of the seven main characters and battle their way through five total stages that are broken up into three parts. Prepare to fight with three types of attacks while aiming for high scores on both Nintendo Switch and Steam. Achievements and Trading Cards will also be available for players on Steam.

Game Overview『式神の城2』ゲーム概要

Castle of Shikigami 2 players choose one of seven (+1?) characters, each with different unique abilities, and use their shots, special Shikigami attack, and bombs to destroy the enemy. The unique backgrounds of each character are intricately intertwined, creating an interesting storyline for the shooter.

In between of total 5 stages, different demos (stories) will be played for each character, and when playing with two players, a completely different story unfolds depending on the combination of characters used, all of which are fully voiced (in Japanese).

New Features

  • New Entry Mode
    Revamped enemy placement in all stages with many changes that will surprise even the most experienced of players!
  • Brand New Translation
    We know everyone is waiting for this! A completely retranslated English version.
  • Dramatic Change Mode
    Operates with 1P switching between characters, and you get the same story as when there’s 2P!

Castle of Shikigami 2 Additional Features

  • Enjoy the storyline with the different personalities of each of the seven main characters!
  • Fight using three types of attack methods: normal attack, shikigami attack, and special attack
  • 5 stages in 3 parts (each stage x 3 parts + a boss in each part)
  • Aim for a high score with the TBS (Tension Bonus System), which allows players to earn high scores by getting close to enemies or enemy bullets.
  • Two player simultaneous play (local only)
  • Plenty of Steam achievements and trading cards available
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