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but you missed my one pointQuote:
Originally posted by Frogacuda
Notice I said functionally. If they think I'm a japanese DC gamer, and release things for that, fine. I don't care. I still get to play it.
the DC isnt going to last for ever
and your easy import solution isnt going to last for ever
wouldnt it be nice to not HAVE to import and NOT either buy a JP PS2 or mod a US PS2 to play the games you want to
IGN's review is up, insider though.
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Closing Comments
Call me an old-school gamer, a shooter freak, or what have you, but I will buy Ikaruga. It's just that good. Sure, it's a bit on the short side, but Ikaruga is a fantastic example of clever game design. Slap on some beautifully modeled visuals, a fitting soundtrack, and fantastic effects, and we have a winner.
Without a doubt, this is a better game than Radiant Silvergun. For one, Ikaruga takes itself far more seriously with no "The Price is Right" music or campy anime characters spoiling the otherwise fast-paced action. I feel more like the Last Starfighter when I play Ikaruga.
I do have to mention that Ikaruga is a shooter and it's a shooter-fan's shooter. If you don't like intense, mind-numbing shooting action, then you're going to hate Ikaruga. However, if you grew up on heavy doses of Ikari Warriors and Graduis, then you'll probably feel right at home with this one-of-a-kind blast-a-thon. Five more stages would have been nice, but that's nothing a sequel can't cure.
Uh five more stages? I know that we have gone through the "its to short" debate but I think we can all agree that this is retarded.Quote:
Presentation
Simply beautiful, it's another stylish treat from the people at Treasure. 9.0
Graphics
A bit drab when it comes to color (function over form), but you won't find sweeter eye-candy from any shooter. 8.0
Sound
Pretty good, the music fits the mood. The sound effects are solid and don't distract from the action. 8.0
Gameplay
Definitely not monotonous, and three levels of difficulty are more than enough to keep us busy. Original, to say the least. 9.0
Lasting Appeal
Like a good racing game, there's always room for improvement in Ikaruga. 8.0
OVERALL SCORE (not an average) 8.3
And "The Price is Right music"? wth is that supposed to mean? RS soundtrack is great.
*smacks head* of course...Quote:
Originally posted by Frogacuda
Hard, normal and easy S++, Hard, normal and easy Dot Eater.
This thread is starting to get out of hand...
Are the only differences between the GCN and DC versions the Conquest and Slow Modes?
Can someone (Kev?) add this to the FAQ?
Any word if the GC version sports analog control? Otherwise one of those Hori pads might be worth tracking down... *-neo
Starting to? ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Mr.Sparkle
This thread is starting to get out of hand...
I assume you mean the first post? Yeah, I could add stuff no problem...but does someone have a definitive answer on what the differences are?Quote:
Originally posted by Mr.Sparkle
Are the only differences between the GCN and DC versions the Conquest and Slow Modes?
Can someone (Kev?) add this to the FAQ?
-Kevin
Gahaha. Five more levels.
Did any of you guys get the EB circular in the mail today? Ikaruga gets a pretty big push on page 32. It's nice to see EB give it that much coverage, but there is one fatal flaw with it, and I burst into laughter the instant I saw it.
There is a big picture of some goofy looking dude playing a game in the background off to the left of the page. And even though the it says "NINTENDO GAMECUBE" in huge letters right next to his head, he is clearly holding a dual shock controller.
If I had a scanner I would put it up.
5 more? My word. That's hilarious.
:lol: I love those kinds of ads, I've seen them far more then should be allowed. As far as ad companies are concerned, every system uses the Dual Shock. Unless it's Rumble in the Bronx, in which case your Game Gear doesn't actually need a game in order to be played.Quote:
Originally posted by Regus
Did any of you guys get the EB circular in the mail today? Ikaruga gets a pretty big push on page 32. It's nice to see EB give it that much coverage, but there is one fatal flaw with it, and I burst into laughter the instant I saw it.
There is a big picture of some goofy looking dude playing a game in the background off to the left of the page. And even though the it says "NINTENDO GAMECUBE" in huge letters right next to his head, he is clearly holding a dual shock controller.
If I had a scanner I would put it up.
Did any of you guys pick up an Ikaruga window cling thing at Gamestop?
I got two of them. They're a white vertical rectangle, with the Ikaruga logo on it, that ugly Treasure logo with the text on fire in a distracting black box, and the game's rating, gamecube logo and atari logo on the bottom.
I don't know if they're giving them away, but there I saw two on the counter underneath those little impulse display items they have on the counter, so I just grabbed them and walked out.