Ikaruga

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Summary: Battle fiercely, move swiftly, and act cleverly in a space crusade of intense firepower and hypnotic beauty. Take control of the ship Ikaruga--alter your energy field, evade epic maelstroms of fire, and terminate enemies with a devastating arsenal--all to protect an aging, exiled people.Battle fiercely, move swiftly, and act cleverly in a space crusade of intense firepower and hypnotic beauty. Take control of the ship Ikaruga--alter your energy field, evade epic maelstroms of fire, and terminate enemies with a devastating arsenal--all to protect an aging, exiled people. Battle the evil Horai by yourself or with a friend. This combination of manga-style storytelling and exciting arcade heroics challenges you to find the calm amid the chaos.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    Treasure has crafted another masterpiece of hyper-tuned overhead shooter action, the likes of which the world may never see again. [Apr 2003, p.57]
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  2. GameZone
    93
    Addicting, beautiful, and challenging; everything anyone could ask for in a video game.
  3. Into Liquid Sky
    91
    While some may complain that the game is technically short, where the strength of the game lies is in its replayability. Shooter fans will be addicted by the game, which beckons multiple play-throughs just to improve their score and hopefully their internet ranking.
  4. GameSpot
    88
    Anyone who appreciates what makes a truly great game should be able to recognize Ikaruga for its elegant design, aesthetic beauty, and sheer challenge.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    85
    The game is brutally, unrelentlessly difficult, and it very much expects you to play through the same levels and same situations over and over again until you get it right. [Import]
  6. Village Voice
    80
    The mind-emptying beauty of Ikaruga is its seamless unity of aesthetics and game-play.
  7. Gaming Age
    50
    As fun as it starts out to be, it gets old rather quickly. Fortunately or unfortunately, the game is extremely short, and on its easiest mode can be completed in about an hour.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. ChrisC.
    Apr 24, 2003
    10
    This game is kick ass and all the people that say it sucks can go blow.
  2. NaTenBox
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    A really hard but an amazing bullet hell shoot 'em up that Treasure is always great at making them. Easily recommend it to those who loveA really hard but an amazing bullet hell shoot 'em up that Treasure is always great at making them. Easily recommend it to those who love shoot 'em up games or games that are made by Treasure like Gunstar Heroes and Radiant Silvergun as well.… Expand
  4. GarrettL.
    May 12, 2003
    10
    I've played it so much I think it's beginning to consume my soul.
  5. Mallfouf
    Dec 15, 2003
    10
    Excellent game. Greatly recommend this game to anyone with some nostalgia of the old school, fun, and well made shooters.
  6. Best
    Feb 27, 2005
    10
    One of the best classic remake games I ever played in a new console.
  7. RichardS.
    Sep 12, 2007
    9
    This game is so addicting. It has been a long time that i was so into a game that that is all there was. switching back and forth from white This game is so addicting. It has been a long time that i was so into a game that that is all there was. switching back and forth from white to black. Tring to get the power boosts and not dying. SWEET GAME!!!… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Jan 25, 2004
    3
    Too hard.

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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#23 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#23 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003