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oldschool fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: October 30, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a classic 2-D shooter. With a modern twist of color coding attacks. Which means you have to switch the (polarity) color depending on what is coming at you. yeah there is only two colors (polaritys) but it gets nerve racking trying to switch. Considering they are sending them at you non-stop. the graphics are very nice and quick. This game being out on Dreamcast means this version on the superior GC is a flawless convertion. The game is very short. With only a total of five levels in all. Yet there is also bonus stuff you can open up with enough points or time spent. But who actually wants to play through the same levels just to get to the bonus material. This is mostly for fans of the classic 2-D flight fighter games. Like Galaga,and joust. It is lots of fun until the intial week. Then you will find you have either beaten it or tired of trying. The game only takes up 4 blocks of memory on the card. Also it is 2 players so it is fun to play with friends. All in all i would recommend renting it. If you like then buy it used.

WOW! Finally a reason to own a Gamecube!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: April 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I've owned a Gamecube for over a year now, and even though I get easily bored or stuck on a certain game, I'm always out there looking for the next "cool" game.

For a while though, I didn't think Nintendo was ever going to make a cool game for their Gamecube system. So far the only games that were fun to play were EA sports games.

Then, came Ikaruga. I've only been playing this game for a couple of days (since I just received it this week and I hadn't had a chance to play it), but wow! What a sweet game. If you're longing for the old-school style of play reminiscent of the old Galaga and Galaxian games, then this one's for you.

Nevermind that the graphics are out of this world, and the sound is unbelievable, but the gameplay itself is completely worth the $.... The gameplay is simple and straightforward, which makes playing the game, not trying to figure out how to play the game, the focus of your actions.

The replayability of the game isn't great (5 worlds, 18 levels), but that's not the point. The point is challenging your friends to beat your high score, or trying to finish a level without continuing, just like the way it used to be. I highly suggest you go out and get this game. The price is totally worth it, and if you want a "new" style of game to play with or share with your kids, this is the one.

Get This Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: May 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best games for gamecube ever made!I recommend that if you get a gamecube GET THIS GAME!First of all,the gameplay is like graidus or raiden, an over head flying game. Theres only one difference-the game play is ten times better!This is not one of those games that you get a bunch of weapons, it stayes simple but its still good.You have polaritys to switch between.In english:black bullets kill white ships faster, and visa versa.when you absorb their bullits (by being the same color), you charge up to release energy in homing lasers. But enough about the game(which is, by the way, EXTREMILY hard),the garphics are the best out of any arcad game you can find!The backround is in 3D, and it is always moving.Its like your really flying a plane.The explosions are spactacular!When you destory bosses, they fall apart, then explode.The explosions fill up the whole screen with pies of the boss!My personal faviorite is the second boss, when his arm cannons fall off, and then finally he explodes!If you have no idea what im talking about GET THIS GAME!PS, you can post your high scores online!

This is the greatest traditional shooter I've ever played.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Ikaruga is one of those very rare action games, that despite it's insane difficulty, absolutely never frustrates you. The game is always fair, and as you play you constantly improve and feel better about your performance. There are five levels, and I can only get to the middle of level three after playing the game for about 9 hours. It's so well designed you will find yourself playing for high scores... something you probably haven't done since Pac-Man or Asteroids. If you have ever enjoyed a traditional shooter (like R-Type, Gradius, or Einhander) then you will most likely love this game and play it for months and months. And when you finally stop playing the game for thirty minutes every day, six months to a year from now, still unable to beat level four you will wish the game no ill will.... amazing.

Ikaruga=Aesthetic Experience!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is an "old-school" style space shooter. It also has some of the most elegant and beautiful gameplay I've ever seen. The graphics and sound are very good, but the gameplay is really what makes this stand out.

Before buying it, I heard this game spoken of as the "thinking man's" shooter. Some have compared the subtle strategic aspects of the game to chess or go. If you're interested in seeing what one of the best and most addictive games ever plays like, I'd suggest buying this. BTW, its HARD.

not what I expected

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: August 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Well, i'm a massive fan of arcade shooters. I spend all my tokens or quarters or whatever on them when I go to arcades. So when i heard about this game, i had to get it. I got home and popped it in my Gamecube, and this is what I got. No story line, five levels, no power ups, slow moving, rather pointless game. Now don't get me wrong, I totally know why the people here have givin it such high ratings, and thats because this game deserves it. The challenge is absolutly amazing, controlls are great, and the whole polarity thing is awesome. But, rent this before you buy, because this game is not for everyone, don't expect your typical arcade shooter, this is for some very challenge purists, not for someone looking for laid back fun. So anyway, I ended up hating this game, and sold it about a month later for Resident evil zero, which you can see my review for on that page. It will be titled Nifty Keen, because there is really not to much distinction between reviews exept for the title when you write a review on the 12 year old gamer thing. Blah, bye bye now.

Amazing Stuff!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: November 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Right from the start you will be amazed by the astonishing graphics and the ingenious simplicity. If you don't like it at first, KEEP PLAYING! This is a gem that was missed once allready, so don't miss it again.

WOW

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: February 07, 2004
Author: Amazon User

simply put... amazing
classical format with graphics ahead of its time and a few new suprises in gameplay
a true diamond

Where's the story?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 58
Date: May 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

There's no story behind this game. The back of the package displays a greatly written intro to a story, but as you begin to play, you realize that this is just a simple point and click shooting game. For those of you who enjoy pointing and clicking without reason, go ahead and buy it. But for the rest of you, esspecially those who enjoy a good story, stray away from this title.

Great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Yep, this is a very challenging game, and let's just hope the 80's style shooters like this make a comeback into the realm of consoles like they have for PC's. If you really like this game, I highly suggest checking out Mutant Storm and Space Tripper by PomPom for PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux). They will blow you away just like this game! http://www.pompom.org.uk

I started a web site dedicated to discussing this old style making a comeback in modern form - http://www.escapedturkey.com

Let's hope this is will be a new trend. Nothing beats classic gameplay like the arcade shooter style. =)

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