Castle of Shikigami 3 (2025)

Developer: Cosmo Machia, Alfa System
Publisher: Cosmo Machia Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic retro bullet-hell shooter where players dodge dense enemy fire while aiming for high scores.

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What players say

Players praise the bullet-hell gameplay and character variety, but many are disappointed this is a barebones port that cuts the Dramatic Change mode and dual-player story scenes from console versions. A few report crashes on loading screens, and long-time fans note the lack of resolution options or added content makes it feel like a rushed 2025 re-release.

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