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Is Castle of Shikigami 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade shooter fans who want character-specific abilities and stories
- Score-focused players who enjoy taking risks near enemies and bullets
- Players seeking local two-player action with character-dependent story changes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long game may find five stages too limited
- Players who prefer a fixed story may not want scenes that change by character or pairing
- Players looking for online multiplayer will not find it in the stated two-player mode
Our take on Castle of Shikigami 2
Its defining structure is the link between character selection and story progression: inter-stage scenes change by character, while local two-player pairings create different story developments.
What is Castle of Shikigami 2?
Castle of Shikigami 2 is a dramatic shooter set around a mysterious castle that appears above Tokyo.
Players choose from seven main characters, each with distinct abilities, and use normal shots, Shikigami attacks, special attacks, and bombs to destroy enemies. The game has five stages divided into two parts, with a boss in each part. Character-specific story scenes play between stages, while local two-player sessions produce different stories based on the character pairing. Dramatic Change Mode lets one player switch between characters and view the corresponding story scenes. The Tension Bonus System awards higher scores for approaching enemies or enemy bullets. New Entry Mode changes enemy placement across all stages.
How Castle of Shikigami 2 plays
- 01Distinct character abilities
- The seven main characters use different abilities alongside normal shots, Shikigami attacks, special attacks, and bombs.
- 02Character-based story scenes
- Scenes between stages vary by character, while two-player character combinations produce different story developments.
- 03Two-part stage layout
- The game includes five stages, with each stage split into two parts and each part ending with a boss.
- 04Tension scoring system
- Players can increase their score by moving close to enemies or enemy bullets.
- 05Local simultaneous play
- Two players can participate at the same time in local play.
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Castle of Shikigami 2: platforms & release
Is Castle of Shikigami 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade shooter fans who want character-specific abilities and stories. Skip it if: players seeking a long game may find five stages too limited.
Where can I download Castle of Shikigami 2?
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What platforms is Castle of Shikigami 2 on?
Windows only.
