Castle of Shikigami 2
Castle of Shikigami 2 is the second installment of the dramatic shooter that gained popularity in the arcades, Castle of Shikigami. 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.
SCREENSHOTS
PHYSICAL
STORY
In 2006, a "twisted castle" suddenly appeared in the sky above Tokyo. A variety of stories unfold around the god-hunting armaments housed in this gigantic castle.
1CC RUNS
One-credit clears we point to as the benchmark for this game.
STORES best right now: Steam −30%
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PRICE HISTORY
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Nintendo eShop low: $19.99 (10 Sep 2026) , Fanatical low: $7.99 (14 Jan 2022) , Humble Store low: $14.99 (20 Jan 2023) , Steam low: $13.99 (18 Sep 2026)
REVIEWS
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“From its nifty scoring mechanics to its diverse characters and its awesome music to its sharp 3D visuals, Castle of Shikigami2 is great stuff.”
“Degica's work here is commendable. Not only is this the best of the series, but it's now the ultimate version out there. Castle of Shikigami 2 comes easily recommended to fans of bullet hell shooting games, and while it might not be up there with the very best, it's certainly original, deviously devised, and layered like crazy. With all the characters, their individual assets and stories, as well as all-new modes to toy with, this is how we like to see publishers handling re-releases of arcade titles, rather than slapping out another no-frills port-of a-port.”
“I’m trash at bullet hell games, but I love to try and I love to fail. Castle of Shikigami II makes me feel like a glorious disaster, and it’s so much fun in the process. It’s got the heart and excitement of something visually-novel adjacent, and it’s got the chaos and erratic heartbeat moments of a proper danmaku. Take some time and dive in, but be warned: it’s hell, and a controller is not going to be your friend. Get ready to ride the keyboard, cowboy, we gotta save Tokyo.”
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