Ikaruga

 GameCube
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 53
  3. Negative: 3 out of 53
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  1. DaveB.
    Nov 18, 2003
    7
    This game is for hardcore games only. It requires your complete attention and gaming wits. I purchased it, enjoyed it for a month, then retuned it and traded it for SSX3. I was hoping for something closer to Legendary Wings for the NES where you soup up your guns, but it's not really like that. Disappointing, but the makers are on to something, that's for sure.

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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

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. NTSC-uk
    90
    Ikaruga is not an easy game. Even on Easy difficulty mode it is quite challenging, and the higher modes just ramp things up another notch.
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  2. Gamestyle
    90
    Brilliant. It's hugely playable, graphically sublime and even more importantly, once again Treasure have raised the bar for top-down shooters.
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  3. Boomtown
    90
    Ikaruga is the best shoot-em-up on the current generation of consoles. With perfect gameplay, perfect difficulty curve, and beautiful graphics, it provides an intense experience like no other.
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