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    Ikaruga

    Game » consists of 14 releases. Released Dec 20, 2001

    A vertically scrolling shoot 'em up, from Treasure that features unique polarity-switching gameplay. It is the spiritual successor to Radiant Silvergun.

    sanguine's Ikaruga (GameCube) review

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    ikaruga is a short game but packs quite a punch none the less.


    ikaruga for the gamecube is an amazing, engaging, fun, simple game. the graphics still look quite fresh since it came out on arcade systems a while back. the whole game is really simple and user friendly.  and still keeps its freshness and fun. it is quite short but its a quality game none the less. the whole polarity element to it keeps it fresh and unique rather than just being a fly side to side to avoid incoming fire and button mashing to take down your enemies shooter it adds some depth to the game, which is the thing that keeps you coming back. to be honest i didn't even like shooters before i played this game but i at least like ikaruga now. its the sort of a game that you could play for only 15 minutes before you head out of your home. a quick fun adrenaline pumping game.

    Other reviews for Ikaruga (GameCube)

      Arguably the best shoot-em-up ever made. 0

      Treasure’s Ikaruga, the follow-up to their legendary vertical shooter Radiant Silvergun, is a stunning example of the genre achieving a perfect balance between game design and design aesthetic.  Ikaruga isn’t just another shooter – it’s a work of art; the result of years of experience creating excellent games in the genre by a small handful of talented individuals (amazingly, the developer credits list only 4 people). Gameplay Basically, all the enemies in the game are broken down into two col...

      3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

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