Abstract: For 2D shooter fans Ikaruga is an amazing example of what a top tier dev-team can accomplish. I was surprised at how good the game still looks today as Ikaruga came out in the Japanese arcades in 2001 and then on the Gamecube and Dreamcast a couple of ...
The staggering difficulty and blazing visuals may overwhelm the casual gamer - it took me two days to get to the second boss, but anyone who takes the time to master the binary gameplay model will find a deep strategic shooter. Ikaruga is certainly a w...
The last of the legendary scrolling shooters is an Xbox Live Arcade must. The emphasis on precision over seat-of-the-pants style might not be to everyone's taste, but Ikaruga is one of the genre's very best....
Abstract: here are so many shooters on the Xbox 360 that youd think it was originally designed to be a training device for the military. Name the type of shooter you want and it can be found but if gamers arent careful they end up with something a little too h...
Gameplay is timeless and satisfying, Visuals look more stunning than ever, Excellent synthesized soundtrack, Satisfying shooting experience, Cheapest way to experience Ikaruga.
Frame rate dips from past versions have not been corrected, Some users may experience unwanted drift in the controls.
Time has not diminished Ikarugas sublime shooting experience. This game still trumps other shooters with its unparalleled design and challenge. ...
Abstract: Some rabid shoot-em-up fans have a tendency to be over-forgiving to any new game in their favorite genre, but when Ikaruga first appeared in Japanese arcades in 2001 (and later on Dreamcast and GameCube), all the excitement and acclaim from the hardcor...
Abstract: If you are a casual gamer, Ikaruga is not the title for you. Xbox Live Arcade has many titles like Hexic HD and Boogie Bunnies that will give you the fun and light pick-up-and-play experience you crave. If you are a hardcore gamer, however, and pride y...
