Castle of Shikigami 2

About

Castle of Shikigami 2 is a bullet-hell shooter with a focus on team-based combat and character variety. You pick from eight playable heroes each with distinct skills, from rapid fire to summoning spirit beasts. The action takes place in vertical stages where you and up to three others blast enemies while dodging waves of attacks. Character abilities let you adapt strategies mid-fight, whether laying down suppressive fire or calling in explosive traps. The game stands out for its tight multiplayer mechanics and layered narrative. Single-player mode has you replaying missions with different cast members whose backstories tie into the main plot about a skyborne fortress and ancient weaponry. Community feedback highlights the responsive controls and replayability from character-specific challenges. Launched in 2021 on PC and Switch, it keeps the arcade roots of the original while adding co-op depth.

Storyline

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.