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A classic that never gets old
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Ahhh, shoot-em-ups. So many classics, so little re-releases. Thankfully, one of the best was recently released for XBLA, and now everyone can enjoy Ikaruga. Built as a minimalist shooter, this game is quite possibly one of the most efficiently designed games of the genre. What Ikaruga does differently from all ...
Reviewed by PTCoakley on March 21, 2009
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Ikaruga Ikarumba
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Developed by the mighty Treasure in 2001 Ikaruga is a top down shooter with a difference. 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. Part of ...
Reviewed by Hilts on July 21, 2008
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Not for the faint of heart
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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 ...
Reviewed by BreakThings on July 23, 2008
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PLAY THIS GAME!
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The game my seem tough as nails at first but you will soon find that the game has a great difficulty curve. Though the best part of the game is that the controls are so finely tuned that everytime you die you KNOW that its your fault and not the ...
Reviewed by shadowfamicom on Aug. 5, 2008
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On the Flip Side
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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 ...
Reviewed by MisterGale on July 26, 2008
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It's not you, it's me
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This is an amazing game. As a shoot 'em up it plays perfectly, and it's binary color mode mechanic is unique. But boy is it hard. Not difficult. Like abusive. Like, my gamer self esteem can only take so much. But as I said it's executed so well there is ...
Reviewed by jaycrockett on Oct. 9, 2009
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| Game Name | Ikaruga |
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April 15, 2003
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2003 know the real date? |
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