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    Dec 14, 2007 4:20 PM 4,641
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    This Spring, Wii Owners To Dine In Bullet Hell

    Aksys Games announced today that it would be bringing hardcore vertical-shmup Castle of Shikigami III to the Nintendo Wii early next year. Loaded with coin collecting and intense bullet dodging, the series has previously come to North America under other publishers as Mobile Light Force 2 and Castle Shikigami 2. This is eyeball drying, twitch filled stuff and the kind of content we certainly wouldn't mind seeing more of on the Wii. Pre-localized screens are in the gallery below, followed by a handy press release for reference.

    Castle of Shikigami III

    CASTLE OF SHIKIGAMI III ON THE 
Wii™ IN THE SPRING OF 2008



    Bullet hell comes to the Wii!

    Torrance, CA (December 14, 2007) - Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment products, is set to release Castle of Shikigami III, a vertical scrolling shoot'em-up on the Wii in the spring of 2008.

    "Caste of Shikigami is known in Japan for its lively characters and challenging difficulty. There's just something to be said when a game paints the screen with enemy gunfire and rewards you for living life on the edge," said Michael Manzanares, Project Lead, Aksys Games. "I've always been a fan of the Shikigami series, and I'm glad we had the opportunity to bring this latest installment to the States."

    Castle of Shikigami III Features:

    • 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 combinations!
Experience a wide variety of scenarios with fully voiced dialogue!

    • 2 Player Co-op Mode!
Dodge a never-ending barrage of bullets alone or with a friend!


    • Exclusive console-only Dramatic Change Mode!
Switch between two characters in the middle of the fight to improve your chances for survival!


    Castle of Shikigami III has not yet been rated by the ESRB. More information about Aksys Games and Castle of Shikigami III can be found at www.aksysgames.com.


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