Ikaruga Xbox 360

Ikaruga Xbox 360

Ikaruga is a 2D vertically scrolling shooter that initially gained popularity on SEGA's NAOMI system for its level of difficulty. Battling your way through 18 stages as pilot Shinra, Ikaruga challenges your reflexes and problem-solving abilities with its focus on fast-paced action, as well as the mechanics of polarity and how that relates to your on-screen enemies. The game features slow-motion training mode and co-op play for two. Your goal is to survive wave after wave of enemies then make your way to a boss match.

Fast Facts:

Developer: Treasure
Publisher: Treasure
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Shooter
Mode: Single player, 2 player co-op
Cost: 800 MS points
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Release Date: April 9, 2008
Allows player to switch polarity (black to white or vice-versa), causing bullets of the same color to be absorbed by the ship

Story line: The game is named for the fighter plane that was named to honor the small village where the main character (Shinra) was shot down by enemy Horai forces. Once the villagers nurse Shinra back to health, they gave him the gift of the Ikaruga ship, designed with the polarity mechanic. The polarity mechanic is directly linked to your enemies, which will come in two colors varieties symbolizing one of the two polarities: white or black. By changing the polarity of your ship as you play, you will be able to absorb enemy bullets if the ship matches their color.

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Ikaruga News and Articles

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Xbox.com: No Refuge for Ikaruga fans (April 9, 2008)
Joystiq: Ikaruga polarizing XBLA April 9 (March 28, 2008)
Kotaku: Ikaruga For Xbox Live Arcade Finally Dated (March 27, 2008)
Xbox 360 Fanboy: OXM hints at imminent Ikaruga (March 18, 2008)
CVG: Ikaruga confirmed for Xbox 360! (February 17, 2007)

Ikaruga Reviews

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Kotaku: Top Rated Ikaruga Player: "XBLA Version is Horrible" (April 16, 2008)

Ikaruga Previews

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IGN: Ikaruga Hands-on (September 20, 2007)

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Note: This title is only available to Xbox 360 owners with an Xbox LIVE Silver or Gold membership, through download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

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