Ikaruga

Number of Players: More than Four players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Number of Players: 2 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Number of Players: 3 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Number of Players: 4 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.

Online Co-Op: Co-Op Play is available over the internet or an online service like Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. Each player needs their own system, game, and internet connection.

Couch Co-Op: Couch or Local Co-Op allows players to use one copy of the game with multiple controllers to play co-op. This includes both split screen play and same screen play. Couches are not required.

SplitScreen: The TV is split into multiple screens so each co-op player gets their own viewpoint. The screen could be split vertically or horizontally.

LAN or Systemlink: Co-Op Play is available over a Local Network or System Link Connection. Most likely a router will be required, but you may use a crossover cable in some cases.

Drop-In/Drop-Out: Players can join or leave a cooperative game session at anytime without disrupting an existing player's game.

Co-Op Features of Ikaruga (Xbox Live Arcade)
Local Co-Op:	Yes
Number of Players Offline:	2 Players
Online Co-Op:	Yes
Number of Players Online:	2 Players
LAN or System Link:	No
Number of Players via LAN or System link:	0 Players
Splitscreen:	No)
Playable Online with Splitscreen:	No
Number of Players Online with Splitscreen:	0 Players
Drop-In / Drop-Out:	No
Co-Op Specific Content:	No
Single player content available in Co-Op:	Yes

Co-Optimus Rating

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System: Xbox Live Arcade
Official Site: Homepage
Publisher: Treasure
Developer: Treasure
Genre: Shmup
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Release Date: April 9, 2008

The Co-Op Experience: With the unique light and dark system, the co-op experience requires players to work together to maximize score, and stay alive longer!

The Japanese arcade hit Ikaruga comes to Xbox LIVE® Arcade! Treasure's award-winning scrolling shooter brings a tactical twist to the genre with its yin-and-yang gameplay: the color of your ship determines your effect on enemies. In this polarized system, enemy ships and their bullets are one of two colors. Attack an enemy of the opposite color for extra damage. Absorb enemy fire of the same color as your ship, and use the energy for a special attack. Destroy multiple enemies of the same color to score a chaining bonus. Play solo or cooperatively, and use your polarity to achieve victory! [Xbox.com]

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Ikaruga Co-Op Review

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Re: Ikaruga 9/30 11:28 am

did they fix any of the lag in this game yet? or is it still completely pointless?

Re: Ikaruga 8/26 9:29 am

Too laggy and utterly pointless. One to avoid.

Ikaruga 4/07 11:46 am

Link Co-Optimus EntryPlease keep all discussion of Ikaruga for the Xbox Live Arcade in this thread.

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IKARUGA NEWS

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Ikaruga Co-Op Review

4/14/2008 at 10:20 AM

We've just posted our review of Ikaruga for Xbox Live Arcade. This is a deep SHMUP that enforces co-op play to maximize score and stay alive. It's classic title that was difficult to find on both the Dreamcast and Gamec... [Read More]

Ikaruga Sending It's Color-Changing Ship To XBLA

4/7/2008 at 4:26 PM

Yes, Ikaruga, a game considered by many to be one of the harder vertical shooters of all time, is coming to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. Major Nelson has confirmed that the game will drop this Wednesday for 800 MS Po... [Read More]

Ikaruga Coming April 9... In Japan Anyway

3/27/2008 at 11:13 PM

XBLAH reports that the Japanese Xbox.com page for Ikaruga was unveiled early, and the date for the game's release is April 9. The US release date is unknown yet, but hopefully will be the same, so we don't have to ... [Read More]

XBLA Ikaruga next month: April Fools, or Legit?

3/19/2008 at 11:51 PM

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