Shikigami no Shiro II is a vertical-scrolling shooter for Xbox and the sequel to the original game. Players control one of seven unique characters, each possessing psychic abilities that enable powerful attacks and bomb moves. The game features distinct story modes with unique dialogue and plotlines for each character. A weapon system allows players to enhance firepower by grazing incoming bullets, adding strategic depth to gameplay.
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.