Castle Shikigami 2

Taito's arcade blasting hit comes to PlayStation 2.

Extreme top-down shoot 'em up action launches itself in a blaze of technicolour fire onto
PlayStation 2 with Castle Shikigami II: War of the Worlds. Incorporating the best elements of
hardcore arcade shooters, its visuals dazzle with a continuous, kaleidoscopic shower of
neon laser beams, while the gameplay is pure, joystick-wrestling, button-bashing pleasure.

Seven fighters, each with two attack modes, step up to do battle against a diverse array of
deadly foes and monumental bosses across a variety of beautifully crafted backdrops.

• Pick from seven characters with unique missile attacks
• Battle giant bosses in five different stages
• Take up the challenge with a friend in two-player mode

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uk.playstation.com

A WAR HAS BEGUN BETWEEN HUMANITY AND THE DEMON GODS OF CASTLE SHIKIGAMI IN THE SKIES OF TOKYO

In the recent past, a band of champions gathered to engage this threat. Using weapons forged by the great magicians and masters of arcane sciences, the heroes managed to banish the demons, quelling their thirst for conquest!

The time: 2006, the distant future. The Demon Gods and their mystical castle have reappeared above the skies of Tokyo City with the goal of continuing the domination and conquest of humanity. Can the heroes of recent legend return to defeat the nemesis of all mankind? The tools for defeating the gods are trapped within the very castle in which the demons reside. The hope of the world lies on the shoulders of these heroes; they must succeed or the world is no longer...

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Back of Case - PS2 (US)

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. The second installment of the dramatic shooter that gained popularity in the arcades is now coming to Steam with +α elements!## Game Overview

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.

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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, lots of changes that will surprise even the most experienced!

Brand New Translation
We know everyone is waiting for this!

Dramatic Change Mode
Operates with 1P switching between characters, and you get the same demo as when there's 2P!

• Enjoy the storyline with the different personalities of each of the seven (+1?) main characters!
• Fight using three types of attack methods: normal attack, shikigami attack, and special attack
• 5 stages in 2 parts (each stage x 2 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 available
• Trading cards coming soon

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Steam Store Description