Ikaruga [DC, GC, XBLA, PC]

[J2d]

Click_Stick:
Thanks for the wallpaper, I wonder how many here has a Ikaruga desktop right now?
I have one from the Naomi GD, the cover in black and white.

This waithing is killing me.....
Atleast let me now that its on its way NCSX

edit:
epmode:
OK thanks, then Im ordering it and the SEGA arcade stick to get the most of the game.

[epmode]

well, my copy just shipped from ncs! any luck, click_stick?

[MechDeus]

And now for a trip down memory lane; Fri Apr 12 10:23:16 2002

Originally posted by NCS
Dear NCS customer,

We are now confirming reservations for the Japanese
Dreamcast version of IKARUGA, which ships on May 30.

Since you are on our preorder/reservation list, we are
requesting that interested parties submit an online order
for the game. Your credit card won't be charged until the
game ships and your online order will help us manage all
of the preorders we've received thus far.

The direct link to submit your Ikaruga preorder is located here:

http://hh141.hiphip.com/templates/fr...subFolderID=63

-+-
Regards,

NCS, Inc
Web www.ncsx.com
Shop http://hh141.hiphip.com
FaQ www.ncsx.com/nicky_quick.htm

My order at NCS doesn't have a "Date Shipped" so I'm guessing mine didn't go out today.

[Melf]

Originally posted by MechDeus

My order at NCS doesn't have a "Date Shipped" so I'm guessing mine didn't go out today.

Same with me.

[Ryan]

Well, I pre-ordered Ikaruga on April 12th, and mine doesn't show that is has been sent.

[Frogacuda]

Man, I think like 1000 people must have ordered on the 12th.

[burgundy]

Mine hasn't shipped, either.

Kaneda - you should post impressions in Headlines. You know the drill.

Stupid question, but there\'s no way to run a DC through component, is there?

[Teddman]

Stupid question, but there\'s no way to run a DC through component, is there?

Yes, there is a way to display Dreamcast component output on a TV, even progressive output on an HDTV. You need a VGA to Component converter though, and they aren't cheap. This one from Audio Authority is popular for that purpose, but it runs near $100.

http://www.digitalconnection.com/pro...video/9a60.asp

[Bonestorm]

I thought the analog stick might have been supported, but apparently not. It would be cool as an unlockable extra, but i highly doubt it.

I can see how the GC controller would be nice for firing and switching colors, since it's ideal for hitting 2 buttons at the same time.

I usually don't go on about graphics in a game, but it has so much visual style. You can see such small details, and you notice new things each time you play.

It doesn't have good graphics "for dreamcast", it has good graphics for ANY system.

[J2d]

Heh its pretty frustrating reading about Ikaruga being able for download on some message boards before we that pre-ordered the game even got it shipped.
Is there any truth to this, are they really that fast?

Atleast I somehow talk myself into believing I will get a much bigger enjoyment out of it than the average pirate everything and keep blaming the videogame industry bastard.

[Ryan]

I'm currently looking into getting a VGA box, so I can play Ikaruga and GGX on it...one problem, I've read they don't work with boot discs? Why is this, and is their any way to get past this problem?

[MechDeus]

Is there any truth to this, are they really that fast?

Yep, believe it or not. For instance, I beat Jedi Knight II two days before it came out in stores and it took me five days to do so, that was about a week ahead. Main problem is, many only pirate and don't buy the full version, I only pirate when I desperately want something and make sure to buy it (unless I despise it) one it's released. However, I've managed to hold out on even trying to find Ikaruga to burn (which wouldn't affect sales, seeing as how mine was paid for about a month ago), and I shall remain that way. Ikaruga will arrive and I will play it only once I've torn off the shrinkwrap.

Atleast I somehow talk myself into believing I will get a much bigger enjoyment out of it than the average pirate [...]

Of course you will. I'll bet most pirates aren't lovers of the shooter genre.

[burgundy]

Thanks for the tip, Tedd. I don't think I'm going to drop that much to upgrade from S-vid to component, though.

[sleeve]

Originally posted by flashmastergrand
I thought the analog stick might have been supported, but apparently not. It would be cool as an unlockable extra, but i highly doubt it.

How many people play shooters with the analog stick?

[Click_Stick]

No problem, J2d.

ep- No luck... Damn.

Analog? Are you feeling ill?

[Teddman]

I'm currently looking into getting a VGA box, so I can play Ikaruga and GGX on it...one problem, I've read they don't work with boot discs?

I don't think that's correct, they do work with boot discs. A Game Shark Lite or Cheats 'n Codes Vol. 1 disc ought to work just fine for Ikaruga in VGA.

[NGEFreek]

Hmmm I have a monitor, I can buy a VGA box, time to put this guy to use

[Low]

Can anyone say if Illustration mode is available at the outset or does it have to be unlocked? VGD is gonna find me camped at the door tomorrow next to the gent with Wild Irish Rose.....

*-neo

[Ryan]

Will I be able to use the VGA box and my utoopia boot disc? Otherwise, I think I have a friend with a gameshark.

[Mode7]

It's difficult. Very difficult. Kick-you-to-the-curb-and-say-rude-things-about-your-mother difficult.

I foresee much suffering.

[NGEFreek]

In the arcade I got to the 2nd boss before having to continue, then got to the 4th boss, continued like 10 times and gave up ^_^

[Click_Stick]

As long as it keeps me playing without wanting to burn down a large housing complex... I don't mind a bit of difficulty.


Love the sig. You know you do.

[Green]

Jesus is magic!

Where can I get a vga hookup? VGD doesn't have one, but NCSX has a japanese rgb cable that I'm not sure about.

[Tain]

Heh its pretty frustrating reading about Ikaruga being able for download on some message boards before we that pre-ordered the game even got it shipped.
Is there any truth to this, are they really that fast?

It seems to be very available. I hear it's only 17 megs, too. That means even the 56k pirates can get it in an instant.

Atleast I somehow talk myself into believing I will get a much bigger enjoyment out of it than the average pirate everything and keep blaming the videogame industry bastard.

As MechDeus said, most pirates probably don't play shmups.

Also, I always, and I mean always, enjoy things that I purchase more than things that I pirate. Every once in a while, when I pirate a game, I simply don't have half as much of a desire to play it as I would if I had purchased it. Odd, really.

[Low]

A note about the GC Ikaruga has surfaced. The game will not get any new levels (like RS did) in the port, instead Treasure said there will be a few new play modes.

Now back to reveling in the DC version... *-neo

[Psx]

Why oh why can't I use the analog stick for control? ><

[Click_Stick]

Originally posted by Psx
Why oh why can't I use the analog stick for control? ><

Because it is no where near as precise as the trusty d-pad.

[Bonestorm]

Originally posted by sleeveboy


How many people play shooters with the analog stick?

Soukyugurentai benefited from it nicely. I'm not saying everyone liked it, but I think a good number of people liked the addition.

[Gooch]

NCS shipped mine today! Wa-zoooo!!!!!! Ugh. How am I going to balance Ikaruga with Sunshine and Monkey Ball 2 multiplayer sessions? Sleep is overrated anyway.

[bbobb]

Originally posted by neoalphazero
Can anyone say if Illustration mode is available at the outset or does it have to be unlocked? VGD is gonna find me camped at the door tomorrow next to the gent with Wild Irish Rose.....

*-neo

Nope not unlocked at the start... it's probably one of the questions. And I must say Ikaruga is fucking incredible although frustrtingly hard... I'm going to write up an impressions thread now. And we'll be seeing you tomorrow morning then.

[MechDeus]

Click_Stick: You officially have the Greatest. Sig. Ever. I burst out laughing when I first saw that; classic stuff.

[Click_Stick]

Originally posted by bbobb
frustrtingly

The word I hate to see.


Thank you, Mech.

[Josh]

Originally posted by Tain
It seems to be very available. I hear it's only 17 megs, too. That means even the 56k pirates can get it in an instant.

Well, it is not available. Not yet anyway... If it was on the net I would be playing it while waiting for my real copy to arrive (like I did w/ Rez).

Originally posted by Tain
Also, I always, and I mean always, enjoy things that I purchase more than things that I pirate. Every once in a while, when I pirate a game, I simply don't have half as much of a desire to play it as I would if I had purchased it. Odd, really.

I can understand that. A CDR doesn't give off the "magic feeling" that an actual game does.

For example: I pirated the Love Hina DC game ages ago, and haven't bothered to play it yet. I am activly searching for the legit game though. Try to make sense of that crap...

[Ryan]

I want the game so bad now!! I pre-ordered on April 12th from ncsx.com, but my order still hasn't been shipped!!

Well, it is not available. Not yet anyway... If it was on the net I would be playing it while waiting for my real copy to arrive (like I did w/ Rez).

Actually, I can get access to it right now, as I know a couple people who do have it. But I don't want to play the game till Friday, beacuse I know I will want to kill myself during school, from the urge to play so badly.

[Josh]

Originally posted by Valgar
Will I be able to use the VGA box and my utoopia boot disc? Otherwise, I think I have a friend with a gameshark.

Your friend is a cheater... and a pussy.

[JM]

Originally posted by Mode7
It's difficult. Very difficult. Kick-you-to-the-curb-and-say-rude-things-about-your-mother difficult.

I foresee much suffering.

These words coming from you make me scared.

JM

[Baron]

Dammit, I pre-ordered my copy of the game on April 5...that's 5 months to the day before the official release date tomorrow.

And NCS hasn't shipped my game yet.

Which means that with my 2-day shipping, even if it goes out tomorrow, I won't get the game until next Monday now, as UPS does not deliver on Saturdays. What a waste of $10. I should have just chosen freaking Priority Mail for four bucks.

There will be much gnashing of teeth this weekend.

[Bonestorm]

I put the disc in the CPU to see if there was any new art. There are 5 large bitmaps, and I think they have all already been circulated on the web.

One thing I was unsure of was the picture of the young looking guy, that says "I'm not regret". Goes hand in hand with shine get.

[Ryan]

Dammit, I pre-ordered my copy of the game on April 5...that's 5 months to the day before the official release date tomorrow.

uhh, didn't ncsx.com start pre-orders on April 12th??

[Chojin]

Originally posted by Valgar
Will I be able to use the VGA box and my utoopia boot disc? Otherwise, I think I have a friend with a gameshark.

That depends. If it's the standard Utopia boot disc then no. If you have the VGA patch then it should(Though when I tried to burn the boot disc with the patch it didn't do crap...). Gameshark will work just fine though.