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1500DS Spirits: Vol 2 Shogi (widely used English translation. Original name is "1500DS spirits: Vol 2 将棋") is a Japan exclusive shogi game. Shogi is a Japanese version of chess. This game is part of a large series of Nintendo DS titles which focus on table games all labeled 1500DS Spirits and created and published by Tasuke Co. Ltd.. There is a special edition version of this game called 1500DS Spirits: Shogi V with more varieties of gameplay and options.
Official Description[]
"Equipped with "Joint learning mode" that is great for beginners! In addition to basic rules, you can also learn tricks to win. Whether you're a beginner or a shogi lover, you can enjoy deepening your knowledge, reviewing your chess, and playing to check your ability! Let's try the mission clear type "Challenge Mode" 15 missions 45 stages to test your skills! Clear missions and improve your chess skills! In addition, it also supports [Download Play] where everyone can play against each other with one software! ! You can choose from 18 characters to play against! ! With this one, you can enjoy various ways from beginners to shogi lovers ♪" - (Google Translated) Sourced from official Japanese Nintendo website
Official Description 2[]
"Equipped with a “learning mode” that is friendly to beginners! basic rules In addition, you can also learn tricks to win. You can deepen your knowledge in a fun way with the "play ability judgment quiz", By clearing missions in "Challenge Mode" Power up is also possible! Skill test can be played with one software Download play!" - (Google Translated) Sourced from official Tasuke website
Gameplay[]
This game is fully touch controlled.
Gameplay Modes[]
Free Play Mode[]
This mode allows you to play a match vs an AI player with your choice of rule sets. You can choose a character to play as beforehand.
Challenge Mode[]
This mode gives you 15 total missions each with a special goal with increasing difficulty. You can unlock several characters and some small extra features by making progress in this mode.
Score Quick Quiz[]
This mode gives you Shogi board questions and you have to quickly answer out of a choice of 4 answers. There is also a short time limit. You will get more points the more you get right and the faster you answer. You can also choose a character for this mode.
Other Features[]
Multiplayer with Download Play[]
You can use download play to play vs player matches of Shogi with a friend who also has a Nintendo DS console and they don't need the game to play.
Instructions[]
Instructions on how to play is included as an option on the main menu and within the pause menu of all single player modes.
Development[]
Reception[]
Soundtrack OST[]
See here for a page with most tracks. Some of these tracks may be labelled as from 1500DS Spirits: Vol 1 Mahjong because they share some tracks.
Track List[]
BGM (playing Shogi match)
Result (Shogi results screen jingle)
Win (Shogi win jingle)
Quiz Result (Shogi Quiz result screen jingle)
Game Select (Main Menu)
Play Select (Start Menu)
Credits[]
This game has no in-game credits.
External links[]
- 1500DS Spirits Vol. 2: Shogi at GameFAQs
- 1500DS Spirits Vol. 2: Shogi at Official Japanese Nintendo website
- 1500DS Spirits series business paper PDF - (in Japanese) official Tasuke website