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Full Release (2001)
Ikaruga is considered an extremely difficult game, placing it among the most demanding experiences rated by players.
Players often rate this game as extremely difficult because of several punishing design elements:
Ikaruga is likely to be punishing for most players, including many experienced ones. It is best suited for players who actively enjoy high-difficulty games and mastery-focused challenges. Players who rated games like Nine Sols, A Dance of Fire and Ice, and Nioh 2 at a similar challenge level may find Ikaruga broadly comparable in difficulty.
Based on 33 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 9.1/10. Most players rated this game between 9 and 10.
Developer(s)
Treasure
Publisher(s)
Treasure
Genre(s)
Shooter, Puzzle, Indie, Arcade
Platform(s)
Arcade
Keywords
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In this vertical scrolling spaceship shooter, you control a ship that can change its polarity at will. As blue/white, the ship can easily destroy red/black enemies, and vice versa. Bullets of your polarity can be collected to fuel your energy gauge, but those opposite will kill you. Destroying an enemy ship causes them to fire revenge bullets which can be absorbed and fired back by the player. Different difficulties exist to change exactly how you interact with polarized points, or how they appear. It is the spiritual successor to Radiant Silvergun, featuring similar level and boss design, as well as it's buddhism inspired themes and aesthetics. Both are directed by Hiroshi Iuchi, who also composed Ikaruga's soundtrack.
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