Castle Shikigami 2 is a vertical-scrolling shooter developed for the PlayStation 2, serving as the sequel to Shikigami no Shiro. Players control one of seven unique characters, each possessing psychic powers that enable powerful attacks. The game features distinct story modes with varying dialogues and plot sequences for each character. A notable mechanic allows players to enhance their weaponry by grazing enemy bullets.
Sequel to Shikigami no Shiro, SS2 is a vertical-scrolling shooter with sci-fi elements.
As in most games in the genre, the game puts you in control of a small fighter as you attempt to make your way past several stages filled with enemy ships charging and attacking you in different patterns.
The game features 7 distinct characters with psychic powers (which manifest in-game as bomb-type attacks and other special moves) and unique fighters, and the game features a story mode for each character, in which they have different dialogue and plot-sequences for each boss fight.
Also included is a weapon system similar to Psyvariar's in which you can enhance your power and rate of fire by scraping incoming bullets.