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.
Last updated 6d ago
Ikaruga still holds up. It's hard in a way that makes you want to be better at the game. I can only hope that more of Treasure's library makes its way to PC. Gunstar Heroes with online co-op would be a dream come true.
Very well designed. Very difficult.
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