Ikaruga

 Switch
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 63
  3. Negative: 10 out of 63

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  1. ElementalSoldie
    Jun 7, 2018
    7
    The switch has become a dumping ground for ports. This is just another port with a few very small small bells and whistles. If you don't own it and enjoy challenging shmups pick it up, if you already own it then it's not really worth the double dip.
  2. jj350
    Jun 21, 2018
    5
    This is probably on the top of my list of the most overrated games of all time. It definitely isn't bad, but it definitely isn't this amazing incredible game that it's fans make it out to be. It is just a shoot-em-up, and definitely not my favorite in the genre. The game is tough but it isn't this masterful thing that some people make it out to be. To be honest it is just a remarkablyThis is probably on the top of my list of the most overrated games of all time. It definitely isn't bad, but it definitely isn't this amazing incredible game that it's fans make it out to be. It is just a shoot-em-up, and definitely not my favorite in the genre. The game is tough but it isn't this masterful thing that some people make it out to be. To be honest it is just a remarkably average game considering the amount of praise it gets, which is why I gave it the most average of average scores.… Expand
  3. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    Cast: n/a
    Story: 3/10
    Fun: 8/10
    Gameplay: 9/10

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Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best Switch Game of 2018
73
#73 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Switch Player
    Jul 3, 2018
    80
    Ikaruga is hard. That may be the conclusion you've already drawn from the review, but rarely before has it been so apt. This is bullet hell with emphasis on the hell - don't think you're going to breeze through it.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Jul 1, 2018
    90
    The presence of online rankings and all desirable options makes this conversion the perfect one for Ikaruga, at least until the holographic screens are invented.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 25, 2018
    90
    While the latest package of Ikaruga isn’t quite the grand celebration it should be for a classic title, Treasure’s shooter has aged fantastically well. The puzzle-like shooting is just as thrilling and demanding as it was back in 2002, and it’s sure to challenge any fan of shooters. Ikaruga’s themes of polarity help it stand out from the bullet hell crowd, and make it one of the finest shoot ‘em ups that can be purchased on Switch.
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