Horizontal shmup with witch Cotton, dynamic and generous. Varied magic system, colorful visuals, memorable bosses. Richer gameplay than the first Cotton. An excellent accessible shmup that also appeals to veterans.
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Category
Shooter1 player7+
Co-op
Description
Horizontal shoot-'em-up featuring the witch Cotton and her fairy companions with magical powers. Published by Success, released in Japan in 1997. Witch Cotton and three fairy companions with combinable magic, spells triggered by crystal collection, spectacular bosses, very colorful 2D visuals and ever-present humor. Sequel to the cult-classic Cotton on Saturn.
Magical Night Dreams - Cotton 2 review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
A fairytale shoot'em up with adorable sprites, a mischievous witch and enchanted backdrops: the game unfurls a colourful whimsy full of charm. The roundness of the design and the vividness of the hues overflow with good cheer. This visual direction, joyful and polished, stands as a cult gem of the Japanese horizontal shooter.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,02 GB📅18/12/1997
Published by Success
Magical Night Dreams - Cotton 2 (Saturn) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Magical Night Dreams - Cotton 2 still worth playing in 2026?
A cute horizontal shooter from Success, Cotton 2 stages the gluttonous witch and her fairy partners in colourful action full of personality, where magic, shooting and a projectile reflecting system intertwine. The adorable art direction, the demanding scoring and the offbeat humour wonderfully embody the Japanese cute-em-up. The polished presentation and the inventive bosses appeal. Long confidential in the West, the title is a treasure of the genre. For a fan of retro shmups or someone curious about cute-em-up charm, the title keeps a preserved freshness and playability.
