![]() Each boss typically utilizes both Polarities and is capable of executing attacks using bullets of either. White enemies fire white bullets towards the player, while Black enemies discharge black bullets. Enemies appear in three varieties, each corresponding to one or both ‘Polarities’. Ikaruga’s most prominent feature and indeed that which sets it apart from almost every other Shmup to date is its Polarity system. The Polarity system adds a whole new level of depth With the power of the Ikaruga at his side, Shinra once again took to the skies to battle the Horai and bring about an end to their tyranny. Using the energies of two polarities, the Ikaruga was a versatile aircraft that could adapt to any given situation. Dragged from the wreckage of his fighter and taken to the village of Ikaruga, Shinra was nursed back to health and entrusted by the village people with a powerful fighter unlike any other – the Ikaruga. ![]() Once thought to have been among the many victims of the Horai’s conquest, a young man called Shinra who had fought for the Tenkaku was shot down in an aerial battle high above the clouds. Using advanced fighter aircraft known as ‘Hitekkai’, they fought a desperate battle against the Horai, but ultimately proved to be no match for their adversaries and suffered a swift and humiliating defeat. As the Horai felled each nation one by one, a small group of those brave enough to defy the Horai emerged, called the Tenkaku. With ‘The Divine Ones’ at her side, Tenro launched a campaign of global conquest. Tenro Horai the leader of a small nation known as Horai came across the Ubusunagami Okinokai or ‘Power of the Gods’, affording her powers surpassing that of any normal human being. While narrative clearly wasn’t the main focal point of the game during the development phase, Ikaruga does feature an interesting backstory that gives appropriate context to the characters’ actions. ![]() Witnessing a second and third release on the Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo GameCube in 20 respectively, the legendary Shmup was later introduced to the newer generation after its success lead to a fourth release on the XBLA in 2008. ![]() Z to fire and X to slow and store up special weapon.Originally released as an arcade game in 2001, Ikaruga garnered high praise from critics as the spiritual successor to Treasure’s much-loved Radiant Silvergun and quickly became one of the most popular Bullet-Hell games of the decade. Torus-trooper "This is the game that first made me fall in love with Kenta Cho's work. There's a reason I love Kenta Cho's games. It's a beautiful bullet-hell that can go on and on and on. Tumiki-fighters "Wickedly good fun, for everyone! -)" Titanion "Another absolutely gorgeous game from the great Kenta Cho!" Lots of fun, well-made, and light-hearted."Ī7xpg "Yet another masterful game from Kenta Cho :-)" One of the best little time-wasters I've ever played! :-)" It's fun and challenging yet also keeps me focused in my relaxation. Kpat "Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful game of solitaire. Gameconqueror "I just started using it and it works just like CheatEngine! MAGNIFICENT! And it looks like I'm the first to review! Using this for Fieldrunners and just got as much money as I want! W00t!!" Pretty darn good!"īubbros "If I were better at it, I'd probably give it five stars, but it's a little tricky :-)" Liquidwar "One of the most clever, easy-to-play games I've played.
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