Castle of Shikigami 2 Switch physical release on the way

Original (4/7): Red Art Games has announced plans to produce a physical release for Castle of Shikigami 2 on Switch in the west.

Both ESRB and PEGI-rated versions are planned. Video Games Plus will be handling distribution for North America while Red Art Games will be handling things for Europe.

Castle of Shikigami 2 is a bullet-hell shooting game that first appeared in arcades in 2003 and was later ported to home video game consoles.

Twenty years have passed since the arcade version was released, and this new version of the game features “New Entry Mode” and “Dramatic Change Mode” as well as “Arcade Mode”.

The game allows players to enjoy a deep storyline while still being a shooting game.

New Entry Mode: The enemy placement in all stages has been revamped to provide a new experience in this timeless masterpiece. There are many tricks that even the most experienced players will not be able to clear easily.

Dramatic Change Mode: A mode in which the two-player story can now be enjoyed alone. Players can switch between characters to enjoy the deep storyline.

Split Play & Vertical Screen Support: Two players can now play on a single console! The vertical screen gives you a nostalgic arcade feel!

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Castle of Shikigami 2 will be launching digitally on April 13. We have further information about the game below.

Red Art Games says it will share more details about the physical version of Castle of Shikigami 2, including the retail price, pre-order window and release date, in the future.

Source: Red Art Games PR

Update (8/14): New details about the physical release have been shared. A standard version is planned, alongside two special editions.

Here’s a rundown of both:

Deluxe Edition (300 PEGI-rated copies)

• A copy of the game featuring reversible cover art
• An exclusive sleeve inspired by one of Castle of Shikigami 2‘s 128-bit Japanese versions
• A set of three Castle of Shikigami 2 tokens inspired by those in use in Japanese arcades
• Red Art Games store exclusive

Dream Edition (500 PEGI-rated copies)

• A retro style box
• A copy of the game featuring reversible cover art
• An exclusive sleeve inspired by one of Castle of Shikigami 2‘s 128-bit Japanese versions
• A double-sided poster featuring art inspired by Castle of Shikigami 2‘s original Arcade flyer
• The Castle of Shikigami 2 original soundtrack CD
• An acrylic stand

Pre-orders are now open via Red Art Games here.