Ikaruga (2001)
0.1278Canon Score · ranked #228 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 17 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the game
Ikaruga (Japanese: 斑鳩; lit. 'Japanese grosbeak') is a bullet hell game developed by Treasure. It is the spiritual sequel to Radiant Silvergun (1998) and was originally released in Japanese arcades in December 2001. The story follows a rebel pilot named Shinra as he battles an enemy nation using a specially designed fighter called the Ikaruga which can flip between two polarities, black and white.
Why it ranks #228
Every list on which Ikaruga appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Slant 100 Greatest (2020) | Editorial list | #92 / 100 |
| Polygon 500 Best (2017) | Critics' canon | #315 / 500 |
| 1001 Video Games (2013 ed.) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Hardcore Gaming 101 Top 200 (2020) | Editorial list | Selected |