You are immune to bullets of the same color as your ship. Absorbing these bullets fills a gauge for a powerful homing laser .
Firing at enemies of the opposite polarity deals double damage. Ikaruga GCN GameCube ISO -USA-
Being hit by a single bullet of the opposite polarity results in instant death. Scoring and Mastery You are immune to bullets of the same color as your ship
for the Nintendo GameCube (GCN) remains one of the most celebrated shoot 'em ups (shmups) ever made . Developed by the legendary Treasure Co., Ltd. , it first hit North American shelves on April 15, 2003 . While it started as a Japanese arcade exclusive in 2001, the GameCube port became the primary way for Western gamers to experience this "puzzle-shooter" masterpiece. Core Gameplay: The Polarity Mechanic Being hit by a single bullet of the
For high-score chasers, the game uses a . Destroying three enemies of the same color in a row earns a chain bonus. Successive chains exponentially increase your score, making the game feel more like a fast-paced rhythm or puzzle game than a standard shooter. GameCube Features & Technical Specs