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Iridion II Game Boy Advance
Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Nintendophiles
    90
    There’s not a great deal that can be done to improve the 2D shooter’s basic premise, but Iridion II raises the bar by including superior audio, very decent graphics, and a good variety of both new (auto-upgrade) as well as classic (super-shot and smart bombs) gameplay features.
  2. GameZone
    85
    Fans of "Ikaruga" will be glad to know that there is finally a comparable title available for the Game Boy Advance.
  3. eToychest
    85
    What it all boils down to is a game worth playing if only to see how great the GBA can look and sound, but an average player shouldn't expect to get more than two or three long road trips worth of play out of this one.
  4. GameSpot
    82
    It looks gorgeous, sounds great, and plays at least as well as many of the classics of yesteryear.
  5. IGN
    80
    There's not a whole lot of technique in Iridion II. But what is here is extremely challenging and a lot of fun on the Game Boy Advance.
  6. Game Informer
    80
    Unlike the hollow gameplay experience of the first, this title gives fans more classic shooter action. [May 2003, p.94]
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  7. Armchair Empire
    80
    It offers some decent old-shool action and the web stats but the old-school passwords kick it in the teeth.
  8. Pocket Games
    80
    Looks great and borrows play elements from a number of classic arcade shooters. [Fall 2003, p.46]
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  9. Play Magazine
    80
    Drop-dead gorgeous visuals and an old-school shooter soundtrack, coupled with an intelligent shooting system and interface, beautifully rendered enemies, arcade and story play modes and even a gallery with a doorway of special effects. [May 2003, p.70]
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  10. GameSpy
    73
    While it's easy to nitpick its gameplay to death, the one area where Iridion II is beyond reproach is its graphics.
  11. Nintendo Power
    70
    Play control is tight and the graphics are detailed, with a great sci-fi style. [July 2003, p.147]
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  12. GamePro
    70
    While all the aforementioned features make Iridion incredibly unoriginal, they also make the game finally worth playing for more than the visuals. [June 2003, p.99]
  13. Cheat Code Central
    70
    This time around they have not only made a great playable shooter, but they've come up with a new and interesting way to process 3D graphics.
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  1. olick
    9
    Holy crap this game is a challenge. Instead of easy medium hard you have hard. really hard. and insanely hard. Overall the game is a blast. I highly recommend it. Only downsize is the save system. Instead of a file you have to memorize a password given after each round.… Full Review »
  2. SunW.
    9
    A very good shooter if there's battery save. At least u can post your scores into www.iridion2.com like Ikaruga.