Ikaruga

breakthings's Ikaruga (Xbox 360 Games Store) review

Not for the faint of heart

A personal favorite of mine, Ikaruga is clearly not for the faint of heart. There was a time in my life where I thought there was no game that could best my skill and this was clearly before I played Ikaruga. The game seems simple at first. The color of your ship determines what bullets hurt you. The game is set up in a simple over the top shooter view. Everything seems run of the mill for the genre when you start the first level. However, once you progress through the five levels broken into 18 stages total it becomes clear that this game is no cake-walk. This game his HARD. If you are looking for a challenge then this game is for you. Hardcore gamers only!
The game has a sleek look and interesting story (you will have to read through the booklet or go online to find more about it). The Graphics and explosions bring this game to a solid 4.5 stars for me. I was blown away by this game when I picked it up a few years ago and I’m still playing it today!

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A classic that never gets old 0
Ikaruga(Xbox 360 Games Store) by ptcoakley on March 21, 2009
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On the Flip Side 0
Ikaruga(Xbox 360 Games Store) by mistergale on July 26, 2008
Ikaruga is completely unapologetic in its execution. Everything from its cruel and punishing difficulty to the maelstrom of fire hurling towards you, is only offset by your own skill. I would not have it any other way.Original a 2001, Japan only, arcade release, Ikaruga's unique twist on top down, 2d shooting is acclaimed as some of the best in it class. Ports also made it to the Dreamcast in 2002 and then to the Gamecube in 2003. Now it is the Xbox Live Arcade's turn to have its shot, so ...
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