![]() While it most certainly was a vertical scrolling shmup like. Upon first release on Sega NAOMI-powered arcades back in 2001, Ikaruga polarised audiences. ![]() In short it is a deeply rewarding game for anyone who's not afraid of a challenge. review by Gonçalo Lopes Fri 25th May 2018. Ikaruga is the kind of game that demands 100% attention, the kind of game that makes you work. It sounds simple enough but in practice it's a real mind bender. The trick is to switch between modes on the fly while dodging bullets of the opposite color. With a press of a button your ship can switch between light and dark mode and absorb enemy attacks of the same color while dealing extra damage to enemies of the opposite color. Everything in the game including your ship, all enemies and attacks are assigned either light or dark property. Instead the core gameplay revolves around its innovative light and dark modes. The game has no power ups, no extra weapons or ship upgrades. Ikaruga is certainly made for the "hardcore" gamer, but its gameplay is so elegant that anyone can pick it up and enjoy it.Īlthough it looks like an old school shooter, Ikaruga actually throws most shooter conventions out the window. SEALED Ikaruga Gamecube Japanese Nintendo GC NGC Treasure Japan w/mini book. Ikaruga is one of the few titles that is completely carried by its incredibly original and involving gameplay (although the graphics and sound aren't too shabby either). Anyone who misses the days when games were actually fun and challenging owes it to themselves to give this game a try. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Ikaruga (GameCube Games) ![]()
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