Price: $5.99 €5.99
Release date Today! September 22 2023
Platforms: Xbox Series One|S|X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch
Friday 22nd September, 2023: Indie publisher Ratalaika Games and Shinyuden today release Cyber Citizen Shockman 2: A New Menace. This is the sequel to the recent release in the West of the original title that was a hit way back on the PC Engine. Launching on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch this is a superb retro arcade action feast starring two characters that captures the excitement and appeal that made it a true genre favourite. It builds with new gameplay and challenges from the first title.
Features & Facts
- New game modes
- 9 Stages
- 12 Boss fights
- A true red hot blaster
- More action that the original game
- Art gallery
- A more focused and serious experience
- Co-op local mode
- Music was composed by Koji Hayama (Mega Man ZX Advent)
- Producer was Toshiro Tsuchida, who would later work as a director/producer for the Arc the Lad and Front Mission series
- Many of the game's bosses in Cyber Citizen Shockman 2 were the winning results of a contest held for fans in Japan at the time
- Aliene galore!!
A retro experience brought to life - straight from Japan
About Ratalaika Games:
Ratalaika Games S.L. is a video game company focused on publishing & porting great games to the console market.
About Shinyuden:
LLC Shinyuden is a Japanese video game publisher focused on classic Japanese video games and indie titles, as well as a localization agency for major companies.