Seikima 2 - Akuma no Gyakushuu

Seikima II Akuma no Gyakushū, Seikima II: The Devil’s Counterattack, is a licensed action platform title published by CBS Sony for the Japanese Famicom, themed around the iconic Japanese heavy metal band Seikima-II. Players control a demonic warrior advancing through hellish stages filled with infernal monsters, blending precise jumping, melee strikes and item collection. As one of the earliest Japanese band tie-in video games, the title merges metal music aesthetics with arcade platform gameplay and holds strong cult appeal among music and retro gaming fans alike.

Each stage features volcanic hellscapes, ruined demonic fortresses and cavernous underworld zones. The protagonist wields melee attacks to defeat roaming demons and ghostly apparitions. Collectible energy orbs restore vitality, while rare power-ups boost attack effectiveness temporarily. Every major stage concludes with a large demonic boss enemy with multi-directional attack patterns.

Hidden musical collectibles scattered throughout levels unlock special content related to the Seikima-II band for dedicated explorers. Successive play cycles increase enemy movement speed and reduce available healing pickups, raising survival pressure for repeat attempts.

CBS Sony’s Famicom release uses fiery hell-themed tile graphics and grotesque demonic enemy sprites fitting the band’s theatrical dark metal aesthetic. Heavy rock-inspired looping background music reinforces the game’s metal band licence, a rare feature for mid-era Famicom platformers.

Strategically, successful underworld traversal requires conserving strength for boss encounters. Wasting strikes on trivial minor demons can deplete vitality reserves before facing powerful end-stage guardians.

Culturally, Seikima II represents the pioneering wave of Japanese music artist licensed games on 8-bit consoles. For modern Famicom cult collectors, this title remains a highly sought-after oddity that bridges heavy metal culture and classic Famicom arcade platform gameplay.