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.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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Tags: A New Menace, Action, Arcade, Cyber Citizen Shockman 2, Indie games, Nintendo Switch, Platformer, PS4, PS5, Ratalaika Games, Retro games, Shinyuden, Xbox One, Xbox Series X