Castle of Shikigami III

About

Castle of Shikigami III is a vertical shooter that ties your score and firepower to how close you get to enemies and how much you shoot. Pick from characters with distinct weapons like chain lightning or energy blades. Fight through waves of enemies alone or with a friend using split-screen. Mid-battle character swaps let you adapt to tough situations. The game mixes fast bullet-dodging action with story-driven levels featuring voice acting. Released in 2006, it runs on PC, Xbox 360, and Wii. Multiplayer modes and arcade-style scoring keep runs varied. Community reviews highlight the tight controls and strategic depth of switching between playstyles. The challenge curve is steep but fair, with leaderboards adding long-term replay value.