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Shikhondo - Soul Eater

Publisher: Digerati

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  • Price: $13.99
  • Release Date: Sep 6, 2018
  • Number of Players: 1 - 2
  • Last on Sale: Feb 9, 2023 [$2.09]
  • Lowest Historic Price: $2.09
  • ESRB Rating: T [Teen]
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  • You’ll have the choice of playing as one of two different characters whose style and abilities aren’t terribly different but who do offer some variety. The rules of engagement are pretty typical for the genre, you’ll be trying to shoot everything that comes at you while trying to dodge the mass of enemy fire filling the screen. While you have a limited number of “bombs” you can use the real firepower comes through building up your meter, which you do by flying close to enemy bullets (which isn’t too hard to do, there are always plenty around), and then unleashing your very powerful super attack. You’ll have a handful of options to change up play with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulties, a Novice mode, and even a Custom mode where you’ll be able to toy with some options that will affect some rules which was nice. There’s an option to play co-op but honestly with these sorts of games there’s already plenty on the screen without adding a second person, but regardless it’s a nice choice to have. In contrast to a few of the other titles in this genre already on Switch there isn’t an option to rotate the screen to play in vertical mode but since that is often more of a novelty than a game changer it’s hard to say that’s a major crippler. Online leaderboard support is included as well, so if you’re into it you’ll be able to compare your best performances with others in the community. The draw for Shikhondo is absolutely its gorgeous and unique art style, featuring some absolutely freaky-ass looking bosses in particular. Aside from the visuals it’s not necessarily as distinctive from its competition but with the exception of the genre-leading Ikaruga I wouldn’t say there’s anything clearly better than it either. If you’re a shmup fan who likes a challenge and is intrigued by its unique artwork Shikhondo is a well-made experience at a pretty reasonable price.


    Justin Nation, Score:
    Good [7.5]
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