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Castle of Shikigami III
Wii
Released On: May 13, 2008
67
8.0
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
67
11% Positive
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1 Review
89% Mixed
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
67
11% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
89% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
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.
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]
The mere fact that it fills a niche on the Wii doesn't excuse this disappointing lack of substance. [May 2008, p.95]
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.
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.
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.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
8.0
67% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
8.0
67% Positive
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
33% Mixed
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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 combinatio...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Wii
- Xbox 360
- PC
Initial Release Date: May 13, 2008
Developer:
- Alfa System
Publisher: Aksys Games
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