Espgaluda II -Be Ascension. The Third Bright Stone of Birth-

 Switch
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Sep 14, 2021
    60
    Espgaluda II is an acquired taste within a genre that was already an acquired taste, to begin with. It doesn’t take long to see why the love for the game is so divided. Its complicated play and scoring systems take some getting used to, but the Switch port is far from ideal despite being feature-packed. This is merely something to hold you over until Live Wire ports DoDonPachi Resurrection.

Awards & Rankings

34
#34 Best Switch Game of 2021

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. RunFish12B8
    Jul 12, 2023
    0
    This game in its genre does not carry any value, meaning, or breakthrough action in the production or plot, the only thing this game can beThis game in its genre does not carry any value, meaning, or breakthrough action in the production or plot, the only thing this game can be praised for is the atmosphere, and then there is a subsidence of frames. Oh, I'm saddened that there are games that want to be in the place of the same Resident Evil or such bestsellers as Super Mario Bros and The Legend of Zelda, and to be in their place, the developer must have talent in writing the game, creating it and also in promoting global advertising so that the game is known not only to a narrowly focused audience, but also to the global!… Full Review »
  2. Ironplushy
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    All the CAVE games are very polished shmups, each slightly above average. There's a reason these games get rereleased. Espgaluda probably hasAll the CAVE games are very polished shmups, each slightly above average. There's a reason these games get rereleased. Espgaluda probably has the most complicated scoring system if you like to chase high scores, but in some bizarre choice there are no online leaderboards (even though esp ra de si has one). Still, a ton of fun, tons of modes and difficult sliders, even a novice mode for beginners. If you want to know if you like CAVE games, check out ProGear on Capcom Arcade Stadium for $2.… Full Review »
  3. Pete112
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    While many reviewers rightly talk warn about Espgaluda's complicated scoring system, it is actually one of the more accessible shooting gamesWhile many reviewers rightly talk warn about Espgaluda's complicated scoring system, it is actually one of the more accessible shooting games on the Switch if you are just playing for survival.

    The bullets are slow moving and it is a great game to practice weaving in and out of complex patterns.

    As with all Cave games, the graphics are superb and it's great fun to play.    … Full Review »
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