Ikaruga [DC, GC, XBLA, PC]

**Zerodash** · 11 Jul 2002, 11:56 AM

I know I'm not the only one here who has pulled out Silvergun recently. Even though Ikaruga is not like RS, it only seems right. I also may just pull Axelay out and run through that a few times. Hell, I have been playing GunBird 2 (vert screen, of course) partly in anticipation of Ikaruga.

Oh yeah, Radiant Silvergun ROCKS in surround sound. Try it!

**BER** · 11 Jul 2002, 12:18 PM

http://www.d-direct.ne.jp/shop/pc/ca...1PQB2S6J5WEWGT

Thanks to syoo of DOA ONLINE for the heads up.

Dreamcast DIRECT (D-DIRECT) is now accepting preorders for
the Dreamcast port of Ikaruga. Those who order from them
early enough will receive a limited-edition postcard to
commemorate the sale. D-DIRECT will sell the game for 6,120
yen, though I'm unaware of any additional costs.

**BER** · 12 Jul 2002, 11:15 AM

http://www.treasure-inc.co.jp/product/ikaruga/dl2.html

From project ore news.

Treasure has re-posted a replay of an S++ ranked run of
Ikaruga's Chapter 1. Might be useful for those who have no
connections to anyone's movies and whatnot.

**Frogacuda** · 12 Jul 2002, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by neoalphazero

Teddman has a extensive review of the game somewhere in the Ikaruga thread. Well thought out, weighs the pros and cons of the game.

With the hype Ikaruga is garnering I think a few things should be made clear:

1. It's a shooter and doesn't pretend to be anything else. If you hate shooters don't expect it to change your mind.

2. The game is 5 levels long. I know once the game is out there is going to be a shitload of people both confused and angry that the game ended too soon. Still the levels look pretty long and it still beats Gigawing 2 in length.

3. As Johnk said, it's not Radiant Silvergun 2, so don't expect it.

4. DC is a niche system, still kicking but it's not going to rake in money. Therefore, Ikaruga isn't going to have anime intros or extra stages/enemies, it's mainly a arcade port with a proto mode/illustration gallery, and some secret Treasure hasn't revealed.

This isn't pointed at anyone in particular, I just want people to understand the game isn't the second coming. But that doesn't mean I'm not slobbering at the chance to play it

*-neo

Honestly, I already knew/assumed all of that, and that's exactly what I want/expected. I don't think any of that stuff makes it any less of a game, and if that kind of thing really bothers you, it probably wasn't for you anyway.

**Frogacuda** · 12 Jul 2002, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Green
I was wondering about Ikaruga: I read an interview with someone at Working Designs and he said that he hopes people don't think its like Radiant Silvergun because Ikaruga is a simpler game. From what I know hardly anyone has played the game, but if anyone here has then do you agree with the guy in the interview?

That's misleading. I think what he means to say is that it's a simpler mechanic than Radiant. In theory it's a very simple game, however the way it's exploited in the level design is anything but simple. It's not the same kind of open-ended thing that Radiant has, though.

**Kinopio** · 12 Jul 2002, 01:53 PM

Does anyone know who the composer is?

**sleeve** · 12 Jul 2002, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Kinopio
Does anyone know who the composer is?

Apparently Hiroshi Iuchi is doing the music himself.

I would have preferred Hitoshi Sakimoto, but if Mr. Iuchi's musical talents even come close to his programming skill, then it should be a good score indeed.