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Castle of Shikigami III

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Castle of Shikigami III
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6.7 User Score:

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Based on 9 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Aksys Games

Developer: ARC System Works - Alfa System

Genre(s): Vertically-Scrolling Shoot-'em-up

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: May 13, 2008

Summary

Castle of Shikigami III is a vertical scrolling shoot’em-up for the Wii. Tension Bonus System - Your proximity to enemy units and gunfire determines your score and firepower. 10 memorable characters - Each character has their own specialized weapons and powers, anything from chain lightning to psychic blades. 55 possible story combinations - Experience a wide variety of scenarios with fully voiced dialogue. 2 Player Co-op Mode - Dodge a never-ending barrage of bullets alone or with a friend. Exclusive console-only Dramatic Change Mode - Switch between two characters in the middle of the fight to improve your chances for survival! [Aksys Games]

What The Critics Said

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79

IGN

Fans of shooters, anime, or just general Japanese weirdness should definitely spend some time in Castle of Shikigami III. It's a fine-tuned shmup that, while not revolutionary, has all the makings of a fun, challenging game.

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70

Play Magazine

If you like it old school, only updated--the game controls nicely holding the Wiimote sideways--do not hesitate to lock and load. [Apr 2008, p.60]

70

Nintendo Power

Ultimately, Castle of Shikigami III is fun and has good replay value since each character feels different and has a unique storyline--the storylines even take a second player into account when you're playing cooperatively, which is a nice touch. [May 2008, p.90]

70

Thunderbolt

When you look past the flashy presentation, you’ll realize that this game is simply a decent, fun, and challenging vertical shooter. Nothing more, nothing less.

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65

Game Informer

The mere fact that it fills a niche on the Wii doesn't excuse this disappointing lack of substance. [May 2008, p.95]

64

Cheat Code Central

Castle of Shikigami III is a great title for people who enjoy the occasional classic, arcade-style game. However, it has a decided lack of content and doesn't offer much beyond the initial experience.

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61

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Frustrating or not, Shikigami isn't a bad shooter. [June 2008, p.78]

60

Games Radar (in-house)

If this were a downloadable title on WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade, or PlayStation Network, it's a safe bet that we'd be telling you to go fire up your console and start it downloading right now.

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58

1UP

As a port of the arcade game, Shikigami certainly succeeds in delivering the same level of shooting intensity at home on the Wii -- it's just that, fundamentally, this is a game that really only the most hardcore shooter fans will truly master and then enjoy.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 6.7 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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