Digerati Distribution has announced console ports for Korean-made shoot ’em up Shikhondo: Soul Eater.
The Deerfarm-developed game will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch sometime this summer. Featured above, you can view the console release announcement trailer for the game.
The game is getting a limited physical release for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Japan and nearby Asian regions via publisher Eastasiasoft and distributor Play-Asia. Pre-orders for the limited physical release are going up on June 28th.
Here’s a rundown on the game:
Shikhondo: Soul Eater is a Korean bullet-hell shoot ‘em up set within a beautiful and bizarre world of Asian mythology.
Armies of demons known as yokai have escaped from Limbo. They are spreading like a plague across the land, sowing fear and stealing souls. You must destroy the pestilent invaders and free the captured souls from eternal torment.
Includes Arcade, Hardcore and Local Co-op modes.
Key Features:
- Five stages of intense bullet-hell action and hypnotic barrage patterns.
- Game modes include: Arcade, Hardcore, Boss Rush, and Local Co-op.
- Fly close to enemy bullets to fill the Soul Gauge and unleash a super attack for high scores.
- Two playable characters, each with their own types of attack.
- Online leaderboards for high score glory.
- Demonic enemies and bosses inspired by Asian mythology.
- Stunning and intricate Oriental artwork.
- Platinum Trophy and 1000G Achievements available respectively for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions.
Shikhondo: Soul Eater has been available for Windows PC, via Steam.
