Originally 800 Microsoft points, some obscure game called Ikaruga has been declared Xbox Live's Deal of the Week from now until Monday, July 20th; available to XBL Gold members for a mere 400 points. Not sure what it's all about, but it looks to be some kind of scrolly, shooty thing with lots of bullets.
Ikaruga ... That's like a Greek word or something, right? I've never heard of it myself, but at half price it's probably worth checking out. You know, if you're into that sort of thing. I guess. Anyway, I suppose if you don't already have this, uh ... whatever this is, now would be a pretty good time to get it. I'm also hearing that 7-Eleven has some kind of frozen drink which is supposed to be kind of good, I might look into that, too.
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9:40 AM on 07.13.2009
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Either way, anyone who enjoys shoot-'em-ups, and a challenge, (and doesn't own Ikaruga already) needs to get this game!
I figure buying the titles when they're this cheap can only tell MS that 1200+ points is too much for most of the stuff on XBLA. I just wish that Lost Cities, Double Dragon and others had just been reduced in price before they got removed from the service. WTF.
But is it true that all the levels have been flipped to mirror images in this version?
That is one of the dumbest comments that I've ever read in my life.
Do you really think that a game needs to be designed so that it can be mastered by 99% of the gaming public to be worthwhile? I understand if Ikaruga doesn't appeal because you're simply not up to the challenge, but it sounds like you've missed the point of the game...
Play whatever you want, but don't trash the games that others enjoy.
The polarity change mechanic alone makes this game worth playing, not to mention the killer soundtrack/puzzle elements.
Since I dont, I guess i'll have to stick to the demo. Its not like i'm ever going to pass taht anyway..
SQUEEEEEEE. :OD