Ikaruga Reviews

Ikaruga is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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GameCentral
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9 / 10
May 31, 2018

Treasure's cult 2D shooter remains as uniquely entertaining as always and works extremely well on the Nintendo Switch.

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9.2 / 10.0
May 31, 2018

Ikaruga on Switch instantly becomes the definitive version of Treasure masterpiece, without any misstep in a truly excellent package.

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PC Gamer
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92 / 100
Mar 7, 2014

Infuriatingly difficult, but perfectly constructed. Ikaruga is the PC's best bullet-hell shooter.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2017

A timeless blast from the past that's easy to recommend to anyone looking for not only a piece of gaming history but a game that still thrills to this day.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 25, 2018

Ikaruga is one of those games I'll happily rebuy and replay every time there's a new port, but with this Switch version, I should be set. Being able to easily bust out the Joy-Con controllers for co-op and flip the system on its side for a vertical screen orientation is the real deal. Ikaruga is a timeless classic, and for those of us without a swiveling monitor, the Switch is just about the ideal way to experience it.

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10 / 10.0
May 25, 2018

Ikaruga is an outstanding classic, which I find myself mentioning to anyone who will listen. It is a defining game in the shooting genre that all gamers should experience. The Switch version is true to the arcade, but goes above and beyond with the portable vertical play and global leaderboards. Don’t miss out!

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Jul 9, 2018

In the end, if you've played Ikaruga on any other previous platform, then you've played what is available on the Switch. However, that's also the beauty of it all. Ikaruga is a timeless classic and a game that is worth picking up again and again. The main question is should you pick it up. With the obvious answer being, HELL YES. Casual gamers will welcome the challenge, while SHMUP masters will feel right at home. And now you can take it on the go!

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GameXplain
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Loved
May 25, 2018
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