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Press release:
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

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.