96Steam
+2
1996
Top Rated
Quake
MUST PLAY
Action·Shooter
Ikaruga is an exceptional Action/Shooter that raises the bar for the genre.
91
Verdict
95%
Steam
89
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (95% positive from 2.3K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (89/100 critic average)
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Outstanding soundtrack
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Ikaruga is a bullet hell shoot 'em up developed by Treasure. It is the spiritual sequel to Radiant Silvergun (1998) and was originally released in Japanese arcades in December 2001. The story follows a rebel pilot named Shinra as he battles an enemy nation using a specially designed fighter called the Ikaruga which can flip between two polarities, black and white. This polarity mechanism is the game's key feature and the foundation for its stage and enemy design. All enemies and bullets in the game are either black or white. Bullets which are the same color as the player are absorbed while the others will kill the player. The game features both single-player and cooperative modes.
Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Eboshidori
Destroy Chapter 1 Boss: Eboshidori.
66.2%
unlocked
Buppousou
Destroy Chapter 2 Boss: Buppousou.
25%
unlocked
Uzura
Destroy Chapter 3 Boss: Uzura.
14.1%
unlocked
Misago
Destroy Chapter 4 Boss: Misago.
12.8%
unlocked
Tageri
Destroy Final Chapter Boss: Tageri.
10.9%
unlocked
Ikaruga & Ginkei
Complete one chapter in any Co-op mode without using Continue.
5%
unlocked
Dot Eater !
Clear a certain chapter in any mode without shooting at all.
3.3%
unlocked
Grade A (Chapter 1)
Complete Chapter 1 in any mode with a grade of A or better.
2.7%
unlocked
Grade A (Chapter 2)
Complete Chapter 2 in any mode with a grade of A or better.
1.2%
unlocked
Grade A (Final Chapter)
Complete the Final Chapter in any mode with a grade of A or better.
1%
unlocked
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Updated (Build 354142)
Added 'APPENDIX' menu. Gallery and SoundTracks mode. Change title screen pictures to HD Chapter 1: Fixed slowdown of the scene after the chapter title
Updated (Build 354142)
Added 'APPENDIX' menu. Gallery and SoundTracks mode. Change title screen pictures to HD Chapter 1: Fixed slowdown of the scene after the chapter title
Updated (Build 260346)
DirectInput device support Tweaked Analog stick Fixed delay of drawing in some environments Added 'QUALITY SETTINGS' in the 'VIDEO SETTINGS' C1: Fixed
Updated 2h ago
Eboshidori
Destroy Chapter 1 Boss: Eboshidori.
66.2%
unlocked
Buppousou
Destroy Chapter 2 Boss: Buppousou.
25%
unlocked
Uzura
Destroy Chapter 3 Boss: Uzura.
14.1%
unlocked
Misago
Destroy Chapter 4 Boss: Misago.
12.8%
unlocked
Tageri
Destroy Final Chapter Boss: Tageri.
10.9%
unlocked
Ikaruga & Ginkei
Complete one chapter in any Co-op mode without using Continue.
5%
unlocked
Dot Eater !
Clear a certain chapter in any mode without shooting at all.
3.3%
unlocked
Grade A (Chapter 1)
Complete Chapter 1 in any mode with a grade of A or better.
2.7%
unlocked
Grade A (Chapter 2)
Complete Chapter 2 in any mode with a grade of A or better.
1.2%
unlocked
Grade A (Final Chapter)
Complete the Final Chapter in any mode with a grade of A or better.
1%
unlocked
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