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Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Ikaruga is a shoot 'em up, bullet hell and arcade game
developed and published by TREASURE.
Released on February 18th 2014 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 2,223 reviews of which 2,104 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 8.99€ on Steam.
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- OS *: Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo / Athron64 X2
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c support (256 MB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 512 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c support
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Developed by legendary game makers Treasure Software (Radiant Silvergun, Gunstar Heroes) Ikaruga is widely revered as a masterpiece of the shoot-'em-up genre. It is far from your average "bullet hell" where evasion and shooting is your only option, Ikaruga introduces a mechanic that changes everything: the polarity shift. At the press of a button, your ship instantly toggles between black and white. Matching your ship’s color to incoming enemy fire allows you to absorb their projectiles to charge a devastating homing attack, while absorbing bullets of the opposite color means instant destruction. This creates a hypnotic dance of offense and defense. Stages aren't just obstacles to shoot through; they are intricate puzzle-boxes where success requires memorization, split-second reflexes, and precise positioning. The game’s famed "dot-eater" scoring system—which rewards you for destroying enemies in alternating color chains of three—turns a simple survival run into a deeply satisfying tactical challenge for score-chasers. Ikaruga has aged gracefully even at 25 years old, Its sleek industrial stage designs combined with a phenomenal orchestral music score and thunderous sound effects sets a dramatic tone that makes every play through feel epic. The graphics, art style and massive mechanical bosses are still incredible after all these years. coupled with spot on precise controls make it everything you could hope for in this genre of game. Admittedly, its unforgiving difficulty curve can be a brick wall for casual players. Yet, thanks to modern accessibility features like infinite continues, newcomers can experience this legendary game in its entirety without to much frustration. Ikaruga is demanding and ultimately timeless—an absolute must-play for anyone looking to test their gaming skills.
Holy smokes Batman I'm bad at SHMUPs great soundtrack tho Edit: after playing a moderate handful of other SHMUPs recently and revisiting this, oh. OHHHHH. Yeah okay this game is a work of art and I will most definitely never get the one coin clear or get the highest grade/score but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥'s not a good gateway drug into the genre, but it's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stellar once you're smokin the crack kool-aid.
The polarity system elegantly solves one of the main challenges of constructing a good curtain/bullet hell shooter: how do you maximize the amount of projectiles on the screen while still having it possible (if not easy) for the player to dodge them? The answer: there are two different "polarities" of projectile, and if your craft matches the polarity of one it doesn't damage you; instead, it charges your super meter. If you're encountering more projectiles of the opposite polarity, just switch the polarity of your craft! It's a beautiful keystone mechanic and it makes this one of the greatest shooters of all time
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ikaruga is currently priced at 8.99€ on Steam.
No, Ikaruga is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 8.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Ikaruga received 2,104 positive votes out of a total of 2,223 achieving an impressive rating of 9.03.
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Ikaruga was developed and published by TREASURE.
Yes, Ikaruga is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Ikaruga is not playable on MacOS.
No, Ikaruga is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Ikaruga is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, Ikaruga is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Ikaruga does not support VR.
Ikaruga offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Ikaruga offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Ikaruga does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Ikaruga does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Ikaruga supports Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Ikaruga is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Ikaruga.
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Online players
4
Developer
TREASURE
Publisher
TREASURE
Release
18 Feb 2014
Platforms
Remote Play