Blades of Thunder II (USA), known as Thunder Dragon 2 (Japanese: サンダードラゴン2) is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Konami and released for the Nintendo DS in 2008. The game is a sequel to the original Blades of Thunder which was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. Players take control of a fighter jet and battle their way through a variety of enemies and stages. The game features two different modes of play, single-player and two-player co-op. In single-player mode, players can choose from three different difficulty levels and select from a variety of different weapons, power-ups, and upgrades. In two-player mode, players can battle together in local wireless or online matches. The game features a variety of objectives, including defeating enemies, taking down bosses, and rescuing hostages. Blades of Thunder II also features a variety of unlockable content, including additional ships and levels. The game features detailed 3D graphics, a wide variety of enemies, and an exciting soundtrack. Blades of Thunder II is an exciting and challenging shooter that is sure to provide hours of fun.