I loved the original SCC, and there were a lot of things I liked about this game too. The music is still great, I very much enjoy the humorous dialogue, and there are a lot of little touches that shine with personality and charm (Kenshi reading his haikus to the heavens, the evolving decor of the club room complete with its patented Kana Korner(tm), etc). That said, while I was sucked in by the original Shinogi Chess Club and binged through it very quickly, I found myself less enthralled with this one and it took me quite a while to actually finish. I think there are a couple reasons for that: 1. The first two chapters (first half of the game) are really slow. This is somewhat understandable for Ch. 1 since it's an introduction, but I think Ch. 2 was largely unnecessary. It was mostly devoted to explicitly showing events we were already made aware of through more subtle storytelling in the first game. I think about 70-80% of the scenes in this chapter could have been removed outright...
Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance
- Release Date:
- Nov 16, 2023
- Developer:
- RobProductions
- Publisher:
- RobProductions
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

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
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
- Processor: Intel Core i5 @1.6GHz or Equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 820M or Equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Older hardware is supported, but may suffer from performance issues.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 @3.2GHz or Equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance cost?
Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processor: Intel Core i5 @1.6GHz or Equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 820M or Equivalent DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: Older hardware is supported, but may suffer from performance issues. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5/AMD Ryzen 5 @3.2GHz or Equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space
What platforms is Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance available on?
Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance worth buying?
Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance released?
Shinogi Chess Club 2: Resistance was released on Nov 16, 2023.
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