Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance is the much anticipated sequel to Shinogi Chess Club, a hybrid-genre experience that combines visual novel storytelling with 3D exploration and a playable strategy game!
Challenge dangerous opponents, uncover the origin of Himiko's dark secret, and confront new threats as the leader of the Shinogi Chess Club!
In the wake of the
Typhoon Initiative
's collapse, a new threat has risen to challenge the city's obsession with
Shinogi Chess
, a board game variant which has taken hold of countless schools across Japan. With the Spring Championships behind her,
Himiko Masaki
continues the search for her mother, and will stop at nothing to acquire power in pursuit of this goal. As she investigates new leads and unravels a sinister conspiracy, Himiko is driven down a path of vengeance, and discovers just how far she's willing to go for the truth.
Meanwhile,
Yoshino High School
has finally recovered from last semester's shocking events. The Shinogi Chess Club struggles to stay afloat when new arrivals, including aspiring poet
Kenshi Okawa
, shake the group to their core. As Himiko learns more about the other members, such as
Kaito Sakuma
, a brilliant student with suspicious connections, she realizes that more lies beneath the surface when it comes to her friends. Amidst these complications,
rival clubs
at Yoshino High have also caught wind of Himiko's activities, and seek involvement for the safety of the school.
Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance continues RobProductions' unique visual novel hybrid style, allowing the player to freely investigate 3D levels in
third person
. Experience the thrilling drama revolving around Himiko's journey and engage in strategic duels that will test your skill in Shinogi Chess!
Witness
the truth of Himiko's past as she searches for her mother, Yuko Masaki
Investigate
new locations inside and outside of Yoshino High School to discover leads
Challenge
skilled new opponents in Shinogi Chess, each with unique strategies and personalities
This world revolves around
Shinogi Chess
, a brand new chess variant that requires its players to develop unique strategies if they wish to climb the ranks. The objective of Shinogi Chess is simple: capture the opponent's King and control a majority of Towers on the board. In order to complete these tasks, you must carefully position your pieces and strike when the time is right. In Shinogi Chess Club 2, changes to the original game, such as
board layout variants
, will require you to think on your toes and adapt to any situation placed before you.
Each opponent that stands in your way will employ different strategies to counteract your advance, and it's up to you to learn their tricks and personalities in order to the discover the best way to take them down. Utilize
piece stacking
and
hidden pieces
to outmaneuver the enemy, and take advantage of special moves which add another layer of strategy to the game.
In Shinogi Chess Club 2, improved selection UI and controls have streamlined the game to help you avoid common pitfalls.
Himiko's Power
also makes a full return as the ultimate advantage, and could turn the tide against the most challenging opponents. The fate of Japan may very well rest in your hands, so make every move count.
Experience the next chapter of Himiko's journey and uncover the truth of her troubled past
Lead the Shinogi Chess Club to victory as new arrivals threaten to tear the group apart
Battle a variety of opponents in fully playable Shinogi Chess segments
Explore new & familiar locations in 3rd person investigations
Test your skills & play custom battles in the flexible Practice Mode
Adjust the difficulty to your liking for more or less of a challenge
Use the new Skip Match feature to bypass tough matches entirely
Play Shinogi Chess with your friends in local multiplayer via the Practice Mode
Improved interface, animation quality, and camera controls
4k screen support & compatible with any framerate
Native versions for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Support for common input hardware, including the Xbox & DualShock controllers
Complete subtitle support and other common accessibility features
Full original soundtrack & album release