Difficulty Summary

Ikaruga is considered a hard game that demands strong execution, attention, and consistency.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:

• Punishing enemy and boss encounters that require pattern recognition
• High penalty for mistakes, often resetting significant progress
• Combat demands precision timing rather than raw stat power
• Fast reaction speed is required, especially in later stages

Who Will Find It Difficult

Ikaruga is likely to be difficult for many players, especially beginners or those unfamiliar with the genre. Players with prior experience in similar games will usually have an easier time adapting. Players who rated games like Touhou Kanjuden: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade at a similar challenge level may find Ikaruga broadly comparable in difficulty.