Shikigami no Shiro II (New)

The sprite work and animation are incredibly fluid in handheld mode, making each stage feel like a mini arcade classic. I’ve been playing through stages in short bursts and the button mapping is spot-on for quick sessions. One of the best shmup ports I’ve grabbed for the Switch lately.

Finally, a Switch port that actually respects the original arcade feel—the controls are incredibly tight and responsive. The hand-drawn enemy sprites look gorgeous on a big TV, and I’ve already sunk hours into unlocking all the secret characters. This is exactly how you do a retro shooter collection

I was worried this would just be another lazy port, but the production values are genuinely impressive—the sprite work and screen-shaking boss fights feel like they were built for the Switch. I’ve already sunk three hours into it without noticing the time fly, which is rare for me with shooters thes