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.
Ikaruga Fast Facts
- Developer: Treasure Co., Ltd.MobyGames: Ikaruga
- Publisher: Infogrames, Inc. (GC), ESP (DC) Treasure Co., Ltd. (Xbox 360)MobyGames: Ikaruga
- Platform: Dreamcast, GameCube, Xbox 360
- Mode: Single-player, Two-player co-op
- Genre: Action
- ESRB rating: (E) Everyone
- Release Dates:
- GameCube: April 14, 2003
- Dreamcast: September 04, 2002
- Xbox 360: April 09, 2008MobyGames: Ikaruga
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.
Ikaruga Online Retailers
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.
- Xbox.com: Ikaruga
