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

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  • Summary: Galuda is a biological weapon that connects the Holy Spirit and humans through alchemy and mechanical engineering.

    The "Shinra" military nation, which gained power from Galuda, was destroyed by the two Galuda "Ageha" and "Tateha" they created. Three years have passed since that war.    Galuda is a biological weapon that connects the Holy Spirit and humans through alchemy and mechanical engineering.

    The "Shinra" military nation, which gained power from Galuda, was destroyed by the two Galuda "Ageha" and "Tateha" they created.

    Three years have passed since that war.

    After an experiment involving contraindications, "Soma" artificially acquired Galuda's abilities.
    And the only Galuda to be born, "Asagi" who was the assassin of King Soma.

    "Tsubame" and "Janome" who are also artificial Galuda and prince and princess of the Soma country chasing Asagi.

    Then Ageha and Tateha go to Asagi's rescue to stop the tragedy.

    The battle with the real Galuda and the Galuda built is about to begin.     … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 27, 2021
    90
    Cave built up a strong fan-base over its years of development and Espgaluda II is a perfect example as to why. It’s instantly accessible but surprisingly deep, with plenty of room to experiment with the gameplay mechanics to maximize score. The game options are excellent as well, and it’s especially nice to stick the Switch screen into the Flip Grip and play in sideways Tate mode. It also helps that this is basically the Xbox 360 edition of the game, as evidenced by the constant references to the 360 in the credits, and that was the definitive version with three of the four modes created specifically for the home port. While Cave isn’t producing much in the way of new shooters anymore, it left behind an incredible legacy, and Espgaluda II was the developer at the top of its game.
  2. TouchArcade
    Sep 15, 2021
    90
    Oddly, the online leaderboards for the Score Attack mode seem to be non-functional at the moment. Hopefully those kick in sooner rather than later, as players will eventually want to migrate over to comparing with each other. Even without that feature functioning, Espgaluda II is another highly-affordable conversion of one of the better arcade bullet hell shooters.
  3. The Mako Reactor
    Sep 12, 2021
    85
    Espgaluda II for Nintendo Switch is a fantastic shoot 'em up with a ton of customization options, game modes, superb gameplay, and great aesthetic.
  4. Video Chums
    Sep 11, 2021
    83
    I'm a very happy shmup fan now that Espgaluda II is finally available for console in the west. With challenging action and complex mechanics that are rewarding to learn and master, its core gameplay has everything that genre enthusiasts would want.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Sep 13, 2021
    80
    Luckily for publisher Live Wire, its bare-minimum localisation work and stumble out of the online gate aren’t destructive enough to drag the excellent Espgaluda II down too much, and underneath it all the game feels as fresh and well-designed as ever. The flexible risk/reward scoring system allows long-time fans to decide for themselves (to a certain extent) how much trouble they want to get into while still allowing newcomers enough leeway to enjoy an intense and visually spectacular shmup experience.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Sep 13, 2021
    80
    Luckily for publisher Live Wire, its bare-minimum localisation work and stumble out of the online gate aren’t destructive enough to drag the excellent Espgaluda II down too much, and underneath it all the game feels as fresh and well-designed as ever. The flexible risk/reward scoring system allows long-time fans to decide for themselves (to a certain extent) how much trouble they want to get into while still allowing newcomers enough leeway to enjoy an intense and visually spectacular shmup experience.
  7. 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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. 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.    … Expand
  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.… Expand
  4. 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!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best Switch Game of 2021