Game Summary
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!
Features
- The player ship, all enemies and bullets are black or white.
Player’s polarity can be switched at will. - Your ship can absorb enemy bullets of the same polarity.
Filled energy goes to fire powerful homing lasers! (Release Power) - Defeat 3 enemies in a row of the same polarity and get the chain bonus!
Building up high scores feels like a puzzle game? - Spectacular 3D graphics. Fast and smooth game play.
- 2 Players game (Local) and
Double Play Mode: You can play 2 Players game with one controller. - 5 levels. Tactical level design and boss battles.
- 3 difficulty levels: EASY, NORMAL, HARD.
Change your tactics depending on the difficulty. - 2 Game modes: ARCADE, PROTOTYPE (not hidden).
Step-by-Step Guide to Running Ikaruga on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zip
file and select "Extract to Ikaruga". (Youโll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exe
file, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- โ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- โ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
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Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_Redist
orCommonRedist
folder. If errors persist, download and install:
๐น All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
๐น DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - โ
Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
๐น NVIDIA Drivers
๐น AMD Drivers - โ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ โ Frequently Asked Questions
- โ ๏ธIs this safe to download? 100% safeโevery game is checked before uploading.
- ๐ Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- ๐ฎ Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCsโcheck the title.
- ๐พ Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
Component | Details |
---|---|
Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP | |
Intel Core2 Duo / Athron64 X2 | |
1 GB RAM | |
DirectX 9.0c support (256 MB VRAM) | |
Version 9.0c | |
512 MB available space | |
DirectX 9.0c support |