Last Update: 3/28/07
Ikaruga
He is Shinra, the lone survivor of a ravaged people. He must battle fiercely, move swiftly and act rationally in a new war, a space crusade of frighteningly intense firepower and hypnotic beauty. Take control of the ship Ikaruga - alter your energy field, evade epic maelstroms of fire and terminate enemies with a nearly limitless arsenal - all to protect an aging, exiled people. Find calm amid the chaos and reap the rewards, in this perfect combination of beautiful, manga-style storytelling and refined, ultra-challenging arcade heroics.
The gameplay consists of shooting enemies who come in one of two polarities: either black(/red) or white(/blue). The player's ship can be either polarity, and can be switched at will.
It was released in the arcades in 2001 on Sega's NAOMI system and subsequently ported to Dreamcast in Japan and then worldwide to the Nintendo GameCube. It is a spiritual sequel to Radiant Silvergun.
The gameplay consists of shooting enemies who come in one of two polarities: either black(/red) or white(/blue). The player's ship can be either polarity, and can be switched at will.
It was released in the arcades in 2001 on Sega's NAOMI system and subsequently ported to Dreamcast in Japan and then worldwide to the Nintendo GameCube. It is a spiritual sequel to Radiant Silvergun.
Publisher: Sega
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Bottom Line: It depends. On if you like pain. In Short:
Ikaruga is a arcade style top-down scroller that really puts an emphasis on the word 'difficult'... but in a good way. Graphics: The graphics are excellent; even for what boils down to a 2D scroller. The engine is in 3D, and there is plenty going on around you while you play the game that makes that quite evident. Great textures and lighting effects add a lot to this game. Controls: Mastering this game requires both dodging of obstacles alongside switching properly between light and dark 'armors' to avoid destruction. This is something that will be very difficult for many, including myself, to perfect. Replay Value: Like many arcade shooters, the replay value depends on your interpretation of fun. This game is hard. If you prefer level progression over level repetition, you may not want to pick this one up. Playing cooperatively with a friend can add a lot of life to this game. Conclusion: In the same vein of games like Galaga in the past, these games require you to retread the same levels over and over as you try to improve your skill. For some this if fun, for others, not so much. Ikaruga makes this an easier choice as while difficult it isn't impossible. The game's graphics, enemies, and bosses also help to make all the dying worthwhile. Learning Curve: Takes a while
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