Shikhondo: Blue Pieta is coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch on December 10, publisher CFK and developer DeerFarm have announced.
The fantasy bullet-hell shoot ’em up first launched on PC through Steam and Stove. Physical editions for all three console versions are available to pre-order through Play-Asia. Language options include English, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Close calls power Soul Collect
Blue Pieta follows an apprentice Grim Reaper and a Vampire Hunter several years after the previous game. Its urban-fantasy setting takes the hunt for Youkai into modern locations, including a city, a theme park, and a subway station.
The Soul Collect system rewards getting close to danger. Narrowly avoiding enemy bullets recharges the Soul Gauge, which players can then empty to unleash a burst of firepower. Chasing higher scores means taking calculated risks around incoming shots.
Bosses with distinct designs wait at the end of each stage.
Play together or swap characters solo
Local co-op and Dual Mode give players two ways to use the protagonists: share the action with another player or switch characters during a solo run. The mode lineup includes:
- Local cooperative play: Two players can play simultaneously.
- Dual Mode: A single player can swap between the two protagonists on the fly.
- Arcade mode: Play through the main story.
- Boss Rush Mode: Take on a succession of boss battles.
- Custom mode: Set your own conditions for a challenge.
- Music Room: Listen to the game's soundtrack outside combat.
Difficulty settings run from Novice, aimed at players who want to enjoy the story, to Extreme for veterans looking for a tougher challenge.
