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Ikaruga for GameCube
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Ikaruga for GameCube

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  • ESRB Descriptor: Violence
  • ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Genre: Action Adventure
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kjell1979
330

Ikaruga: Part Sky Shark, Part Pac Man, All Game Baby!

bykjell1979 Apr 22, 2006
73 Helpfuls 74 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros very challenging yet very forgiving, awesome graphical effects, decent music
Cons not for the faint of heart, expensive and hard to find
Recommended it? Yes

I've grown up with scrolling shooters. The drug store that was right up the road from my house used to have two arcade machines. Usually it had a scrolling shooter. At first it was R-type, then Life Force, finally the owner brought in Sky Shark. I became really good at these games and could show... Read full review »

225

You won't like it - Ikaruga

bysearch66 Apr 15, 2003
60 Helpfuls 61 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 12 Comments
Pros Really good stuff
Cons It's a toughie
Recommended it? Yes

For many newer gamers, Ikaruga is going to be one of those games that will easily be passed over. They will skim over the back of the box, set it back on the shelf and look for something with more colors and shiny backgrounds.

For others, however, Ikaruga can easily fill the void that... Read full review »

Mike_Bracken
1050

Treasure's Newest Classic: Ikaruga

byMike_Bracken May 5, 2003
47 Helpfuls 48 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 8 Comments
Pros Excellent gameplay and aesthetic design.
Cons None worth mentioning.
Recommended it? Yes

"Hi, my name is Mike, and I'm a shmup fan".

Acknowledging that you're a fan of the shoot-'em-up (or shmup, as they're lovingly referred to by the hardcore crowd) in this day and age of 3D graphics and epic games is sort of like admitting you're an alcoholic at the local AA meeting. You're... Read full review »

276

I don't know how to say it but it's still good.

byStarSoldier1 Aug 13, 2007
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Intense arcade action.
Cons Hard as heck.
Recommended it? Yes

Good old fashion shooters like Raiden or Blazing Lazers are getting to be a rare thing in this day and age like a smart move by George W. Bush. Unlike Bush they are still somewhat popular and I'm Republican here. Enter the intense arcade-like shooter Ikaruga by Atari and the dudes at Treasure. Wait... Read full review »

11

What is Old School? How Do You Get To Be It?

bypsycho_gamer Aug 24, 2003
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros One of the last great shooters released.
Cons Difficulty level too much for some. Whussies.
Recommended it? Yes

These days, the term old school gamer gets tossed around more than the Brooklyn Brawler did during the "hey day" of his illustrious career. Kids today consider themselves to be old school and a classic gamer because the started out playing games with Final Fantasy VII. Though that is a great game... Read full review »

64

Treasure's Next Generation Shooter?

bygamerjet Apr 17, 2006
22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Extremely high replay value! Great Soundtrack! Sweet game extras! It's fun to play!
Cons I would have liked some more levels and extras.
Recommended it? Yes

Ikaruga, a shooter for the Nintendo Gamecube, offers an amazing experience. From a zillion enemy bullets on screen at one time to the detailed explosions of defeating the end level bosses, you will be amazed!

Treasure put a lot into this game. From extra content to a great... Read full review »

15

Brutally Difficult, but Definitely Worth a Play

bytheragu40 Sep 27, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Beautiful Graphics, Challenging Gameplay, Nostalgia meets New Ideas.
Cons May be too challenging for novice or casual players.
Recommended it? Yes

Allow me to preface this review with the fact that this game is EXTREMELY hard, moreso than almost any other game I have played, the only possible exception being Super Ghouls and Ghosts for the SNES. So if you aren't up for a challenge, don't even bother; you can stop reading now.

For... Read full review »

13

Oldschool Fun

byzapbrangan Sep 18, 2003
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Very challenging, addictive and fun.
Cons None that I experienced.
Recommended it? Yes

Intro

I went out and bought this game just based on the reviews I had read. I usually don't do that; I'm always preaching "Rent before you buy". But this game wasn't that talked about and wasn't really given a chance. So it was impossible for me to find to rent. I took a chance and I'm... Read full review »

8

A Challenging Masterpiece

byabsolutexeno Jul 14, 2004
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Unique, Fast-paced and challenging
Cons Too short
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction:

2D space-shooters are becoming somewhat of a rarity these days, especially with the onslaught of incredibly complex, 3D games which were never possible before the "next generation" consoles came around. This being said, I don't think that anyone really even wants a 2D... Read full review »

80

Pure madness

byonionhead2001 Apr 17, 2003
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Unique, fast-paced gameplay. Shooter heaven.
Cons Short, with a VERY steep learning curve.
Recommended it? Yes

Shooters are a dying breed, much to the dismay of self-proclaimed "hardcore" gamers everywhere. Manipulating a tiny sprite around a screen full of six-hundred other tiny sprites is a lost joy -- that "in-the-zone" feeling as you fuse with the game, weaving your little ship through a swarm of enemy... Read full review »

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