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Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Developer: Treasure

Publisher: Treasure

Release Date: May 8, 2014

Genres: Action Indie

Tags: 2D Action Addictive Arcade Bullet Hell Classic Controller Co-op Difficult Great Soundtrack Indie Local Co-Op Local Multiplayer Puzzle Retro Sci-fi Shoot 'Em Up Shooter Singleplayer Space

Reviews: 1229 (Overwhelmingly Positive)

Price: Free

Platforms: Windows

Languages: English*, Japanese

Steam Achievements: None

Metacritic Score: 84

Ikaruga Demo on Steam

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