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Shikon X retro point and click lands on Switch and PC. Without the pointing or clicking!

Shikon X retro point and click lands on Switch and PC. Without the pointing or clicking!

Written by Ross Locksley on 07 Aug 2024



Releasing today, Shikon X is an unusual little title from publisher Treasure Boy and developer Kindermann Corp. on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Charmingly retro in terms of presentation, the game is purportedly a point and click adventure without the pointing or clicking.

The story revolves around female pilot Major Daaia, who receives a mysterious message from the Rolars (mankind's greatest enemy), leading her into an intergalactic adventure that contains a deep story inspired by 80's and 90's anime.

Shikon X

You'll traverse unfamiliar planets, meet a slew of oddball characters and uncover the truth behind humanities war with the Rolars. All this and some moreish retro minigames to move the action along too.

A demo is also available, but when you're ready to take the plunge, the title is £10.29.

From the Press Release:
Shikon-X features a variety of playable arcade mini-games throughout the adventure. Fend off invaders from space in a retro-inspired arcade shooter, or flaunt your flipper skills in a fully-featured pinball table. Every mini-game serves a purpose, with certain story beats developing through these scenes!


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Ross founded the UK Anime Network waaay back in 1995 and works in and around the anime world in his spare time. You can read his more personal articles on UKA's sister site, The Anime Independent.


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