On May 29th, as confirmed by publishers CFK and developers DeerFarm, the Switch edition of the fast-paced shoot ’em up game titled “Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage” will be launched.
Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage first launched for PC via Steam on April 18, 2024.
In Japan, you can buy the Switch version of this game in either a physical or digital format. The standard physical copy will set you back 5,478 yen. However, if you opt for the first-run limited edition, it’ll cost you 8,778 yen. This special version comes with a unique box, an art book, a CD of 10 original tracks, and a diorama acrylic stand.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
The exciting vertical scrolling shooter game “Shikhondo” returns with an upgrade! It’s a day when mischievous Youkais, starved of souls, break free from the depths of hell. The tale now unfolds about the Grim Reaper and the girl who finds herself in this strange land.
Key Features
- Continuing the Long Line of Shoot’em Up Classics – Boasts unique and charming protagonists, a variety of bosses with bizarre and fantastical designs, and waves upon waves of enemies to keep players on their toes!
- The Charm of Eastern Fantasy – In reimagining the Youkai from Korean folktales and historical records from a new perspective, the game features inventive original characters drawn in an elegant fashion and a gripping story fully-voiced by professional voice actresses.
- Soul Collection System – Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage features a unique system called ‘Soul Collect’, where players can charge their ‘Soul Gauge’ as they avoid enemy bullets. It’s perilous, but the closer players stay to bullets, the faster their gauges charge! Then, players can use their dodge to evade bullets for a moment! Nullify enemy attacks and shoot for a new high score!
- Various Game Modes – Play through the main story in Arcade mode, focus down the bosses in Boss Rush mode, or get double souls but lose in a single hit in Hardcore mode. Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage also features a new Dual mode, a strategic single-player mode that allows switching between the two protagonists to match the circumstances players face! In addition, the game has been reworked, adding new optional features and even a new stage!
Characters
- The Girl – One day, the girl falls into this world, losing even the memory of her own name. She begins her harrowing journey to fight the youkai in search of her memories, her hometown, and her family.
- Grim Reaper – Death’s emissary who must face the begrudged souls-turned-Youkai and perform her given duties. She happens upon the girl, teaming up to help her.
Watch a new trailer below.
Switch Release Date Trailer
English
Japanese
Korean
Korean (with Japanese Voice-Overs)
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